Matt Gould secured a major victory at the CARS Tour Throwback Classic held at Hickory, marking his fifth start in the CARS Tour Late Model Stock category. Gould managed to pull off the upset by outdueling Treyten Lapcevich during a late restart to take the checkered flag.
The race was filled with drama, especially as Gould moved up from his twelfth starting position. A caution and subsequent calamity allowed him to capitalize on the opportunity, while other veterans like Honeycutt, Heim, and Pulliam were sidelined. This outcome seemed to be a blend of preparation meeting opportunity, as Gould demonstrated strong speed throughout the event.
Gould competed in a Niece Motorsports Late Model Stock car, supported by his father, Phil Gould, and prepared by Connor Hall. Gould reflected on the success, noting that having family support and guidance from Connor was crucial to his performance in the Late Model Stock era.
The final laps saw intense action among the leaders. After battling early on, Corey Heim made an aggressive move into Turn 3, resulting in a spin that involved Lee Pulliam and Kaden Honeycutt. This sequence led to several close calls and battles for position among the front runners before Gould ultimately won.
Source: Short Track Scene