Race Recap Elite Late Model Series
Myrtle Beach Speedway
Sat, Apr 11, 2026Round 3
Morton Takes the Checkered Flag at Myrtle Beach Speedway
Race at a Glance
🏁Field Size
7
🔄Laps
90
⏱Avg Lap Time
20.268
🔀Lead Changes
2
🛡️Clean Runners
3
🏎️Lead Lap Finishers
4
Winner Spotlight
Cole Morton
P1 Finish
Cole Morton
Started P3 • Inc 4
Tanner Honeycutt
Started P5 • Inc 4

Robert Walton
Started P2 • Inc 0
Cole Morton delivered a masterclass performance at Myrtle Beach Speedway, charging from his third-place starting position to claim his first victory of the RFRL Late Model Series season. Morton, piloting the #94 machine, overcame four incidents during the 90-lap contest to secure the checkered flag and maximum points. The caution-free race showcased pure racing without interruption, allowing drivers to battle wheel-to-wheel throughout the entire distance on the challenging .538-mile oval.
The night's hard charger award belonged to Tanner Honeycutt, who mounted an impressive climb from his fifth-place starting spot to finish second in the #7 car. Honeycutt's three-position gain matched Morton's advancement, but it was Morton who ultimately prevailed in what became a thrilling battle for the win. Robert Walton rounded out the podium in third place behind the wheel of the #57, maintaining a strong finish despite dropping one position from his second-place starting position. Notably, Walton was one of only three drivers to complete the race incident-free, demonstrating exceptional car control throughout the contest.
The evening proved disastrous for championship leader Tom Ringer, who started from the pole position in the #68 but suffered a catastrophic fall to seventh place. Ringer's six-position drop represented the largest decline of any driver in the field, compounded by four incidents that hampered his race. Despite the disappointing result, Ringer managed to extend his championship lead to 11 points over Marc Holloway, who recovered from his sixth-place starting position to finish fourth and gain valuable ground in the standings.
With nine races remaining in the championship battle, the points picture has tightened considerably. Holloway now sits second with 99 points, just one point ahead of Robert Walton who jumped to third place with 98 points. Tanner Honeycutt's breakthrough performance vaulted him to fourth in the standings with 69 points, while Todd Parent rounds out the top five with 66 points after his fifth-place finish from fourth on the grid.
Top Movers
Tanner Honeycutt7
▲ +3Cole Morton94
▲ +2Marc Holloway56
▲ +2Finishing Order
| Finish | Start | +/- | Car # | Driver | Inc | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | +2 | 94 | Cole Morton | 4x | 40 |
| 2 | 5 | +3 | 7 | Tanner Honeycutt | 4x | 35 |
| 3 | 2 | -1 | 57 | Robert Walton | 0x | 34 |
| 4 | 6 | +2 | 56 | Marc Holloway | 0x | 33 |
| 5 | 4 | -1 | 69 | Todd Parent | 4x | 32 |
| 6 | 7 | +1 | 43 | Cody Wall | 0x | 31 |
| 7 | 1 | -6 | 68 | Tom Ringer | 4x | 30 |