ABBOTTSTOWN, Pa. – Brandon Rahmer held off his brother Freddie Rahmer to win Saturday’s 25-lap 410 sprint car feature at Lincoln Speedway.

Polesitter Billy Dietrich and Alan Krimes shared the front row of the 25-lap feature on a sunny March afternoon. Brandon Rahmer and Kyle Moody made up the second row.

Dietrich took the lead when the green flag waved, with Brandon Rahmer moving into second and Krimes running third. A three way battle for fourth was under way between Brett Michalski, Brock Zearfoss and Moody.

Zearfoss took the fourth spot and started to reel in Krimes using the high line around the track.

Zearfoss got by Krimes for third out of turn two on lap four. The caution flag waved on lap five for Anthony Macri, who got turned around in turn four. Macri rejoined the field for the restart.

Dietrich’s 1.756 second lead over Brandon Rahmer was erased with the caution. Dietrich led Brandon Rahmer, Zearfoss, Krimes and Freddie Rahmer for the single file restart.

Dietrich went low into turn two while Brandon Rahmer rode through the middle of the turns. Dietrich held off Brandon Rahmer, but Brandon Rahmer remained within striking distance. Brandon Rahmer tried the middle of the turns again on the next lap and was running side by side with the leader coming out of turn two.

While Dietrich was holding off Brandon Rahmer, Krimes got back by Zearfoss for third on lap seven. Zearfoss got the spot back on the next lap.

The second caution of the race came on lap eight for Chad Trout who got spun around in the same spot as Macri did earlier in the race in turn four.

Brandon Rahmer had Dietrich’s lead down to .223 seconds when the caution flag waved for Trout.

Dietrich got a much better jump on the restart and was able to pull away from Brandon Rahmer, leaving him to fend off Zearfoss.

Brandon Rahmer pulled away from Zearfoss when Krimes came back into the picture. Krimes was hugging the inside guardrail through the turns while Zearfoss went to the top making it a close battle for third.

Freddie Rahmer joined the battle at the front of the field and went to work on Krimes for fourth.

Brandon Rahmer was reeling Dietrich in, gaining .2 seconds a lap on the leader.

Freddie Rahmer moved into fourth on lap 15 after getting by Krimes. Freddie Rahmer went right to work on Zearfoss for third and took the spot on lap 17.

Brandon Rahmer made the move to the high line around the track while Dietrich stayed on the bottom. The decision to move up the track allowed Rahmer to make a successful pass for the lead coming out of turn four on lap 19. Rahmer got by Dietrich just as the leaders were catching the tail end of the field.

While Freddie Rahmer was working on Billy Dietrich for second, Zearfoss was holding off a challenge by Danny Dietrich for fourth.

Zearfoss was still running the top while holding off Danny Dietrich as he ran the bottom.

Brandon Rahmer took the white flag with a 1.175 second lead over Billy Dietrich, Freddie Rahmer, Zearfoss and Danny Dietrich. The last lap was action packed with Danny Dietrich taking the fourth spot coming out of turn two and Freddie Rahmer getting by Billy Dietrich for second.

The top five at the line were Brandon Rahmer, Freddie Rahmer, Billy Dietrich, Danny Dietrich and Zearfoss. Two sets of brothers finished in the top four, with the Rahmer Brothers finishing first and second and the Dietrich brothers finishing in the third and fourth spots.

The finish:

Brandon Rahmer, Freddie Rahmer, Billy Dietrich, Danny Dietrich, Brock Zearfoss, Alan Krimes, Ryan Smith, Brett Michalski, Lucas Wolfe, Cory Eliason, Tony Fiore, Kyle Moody, Tony Wagaman Jr., Gerard McIntyre, Tim Wagaman, Tim Glatfelter, Chase Dietz, Jim Siegel, Chad Trout, Rick Lafferty, Dylan Norris, Scott Fisher, Anthony Macri, Brian Montieth.

AVONDALE, Ariz. – Brandon Jones motored past Kyle Busch late in Saturday’s LS Tractors 200 and pulled away to win his first NASCAR Xfinity Series race of the season at Phoenix Raceway.

Busch started from the pole and led the most laps during Saturday’s race at the one-mile oval, but it was Jones who had the better car during long green flag runs.

The final restart of the race came with 47 to go and it was Busch who had the lead with Jones in tow. Busch got away during the restart, with Jones having to fend off Austin Cindric and Noah Gragson for second.

Busch would lead comfortably for more than 15 laps, but soon Jones began to close the gap and with 30 laps to go he was within striking distance of the reigning NASCAR Cup Series champion.

For the next 10 laps Jones stayed glued to Busch’s back bumper, patiently looking for a way past. He found his moment coming to the start/finish line with 20 laps left. Using a run on the top in the traction compound, Jones dove to Busch’s inside as they raced towards turn one.

With momentum on his side, Jones was able to pull clear of Busch entering turn one to take the race lead. One out front Jones slowly pulled away, crossing the finish line more than three seconds ahead of his closest pursuer.

The victory, the second for Jones in the Xfinity Series, was Toyota’s 500th triumph in NASCAR national series competition.

“I could not believe he (Busch) left the bottom open,” Jones said. “We were so strong on that top lane. Toyota is the manufacturer to be with. I love these guys so much. It’s like a family working with them. Coach Gibbs is great.

“We’ve worked hard and we’re going to get big results this year because of it.”

Harrison Burton, who earned his first Xfinity Series victory one week ago at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, Calif., got by Busch 11 laps left and finished second. Busch ended up third at the checkered flag to give Joe Gibbs Racing a sweep of the top-three positions.

Brad Keselowski was fourth in his first Xfinity Series race of the season despite being involved in an incident that saw him bounce his No. 12 Ford off the outside wall in turns one and two. Justin Haley completed the top-five.

Chase Briscoe, Gragson, Cindric, Ross Chastain and Riley Herbst were sixth through 10th, respectively.

Justin Allgaier led 51 laps and won the opening stage and arguably had the best car in the field. His JR Motorsports team gambled on a late-race caution that never came, resulting in a 13th-place finish.

In the moments after the race there was a brief scuffle involving drivers Dillon Bassett, his brother Ronnie Bassett Jr. and Brandon Brown on pit road. The Dillon Bassett and Brown were involved in an on-track incident earlier in the race. The scrum was quickly broken up by NASCAR officials.

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AUSTIN, Texas – The Racers Edge Motorsports Acura NSX GT3 team of Shelby Blackstock and Trent Hindman scored a dominant win in Saturday’s GT World Challenge America race at Circuit of The Americas.

GMG Racing’s James Sofronas and Jeroen Bleekemolen finished second and first in the Pro/Am category.

Sofronas, in his No. 14 GMG Racing Porsche 911 GT3 R took the green flag from pole to start the 90-minute contest and nosed ahead of Blackstock. Fifth on the grid Ziad Ghandour, in the No. 24 TR3 Racing Ferrari 488 GT3, drag raced into third and through the dramatic 133-foot climb into turn one moved on the inside of Sofronas, while Blackstock moved on the outside.

The competitors went three-wide through turn one. Sofronas was able to slingshot his Porsche into the lead through turn two with Blackstock pursuing in second, and Ghandour slotting into third. Martin Fuentes, who had started third in his No. 1 Squadra Corse Ferrari 488 GT3, slotted into fourth.

On lap two, Blackstock continued to hound Sofronas and the two would go side by side through turns two and three. Sofronas under pressure straight-lined through the apex of turn four to fend off the challenge and hold the lead. Behind them, Fuentes had moved around Ghandour up into third. A lap later Race Stewards issued a directive to Sofronas to give Blackstock the lead of the race for cutting the apex the previous lap.

By lap four Blackstock had built a 1.8 second lead over the GMG driver, with Fuentes still pursuing in third. In the Am division, San Antonio native Fred Poordad piloting the No. 20 Wright Motorsports Porsche 911 GT3 R overtook Mark Issa in the #6 Vital Speed Ferrari 488 GT3 for the lead in class.

With 50 minutes remaining and the pit window open for driver changes, Blackstock held an eight-second advantage over Sofronas. The two race leaders would come into the pits last before the pit window closed. Blackstock passed the reins over to Hindman and Sofronas handed his car over to Bleekemolen.

For the balance of the race the leaders maintained their positions and at the checkered Hindman crossed the line 21 seconds ahead of Bleekemolen to win the race overall and claim top honors in the Silver division.

Colin Braun, who teamed with George Kurtz, crossed the line third overall and second in Pro/Am in the No. 04 DXDT Racing Mercedes-AMG GT3, while Rodrigo Baptista, partnered with Martin Fuentes, finished fourth and third in Pro/Am.

In the Am category, Max Root in the No. 20 Wright Motorsports Porsche 911 GT3 R crossed the line seventh overall and first in class.

“It’s a great feeling. Right at the green flag we had a good car, and this is probably the best car I have ever driven,” said Blackstock. “Hats off to the Racers Edge Motorsports team and Acura.”

“This is Shelby’s first GT3 race win, so congrats to him,” said Hindman. “We’re really blessed with this car and crew.”

AUSTIN, Texas – Drew Staveley was victorious in his Pirelli GT4 America Sprint Pro division debut Saturday afternoon at Circuit of the Americas.

Spencer Pumpelly crossed the line second, while three-time champion Michael Cooper was third.

From pole, Staveley in his No. 12 Ian Lacy Racing Ford Mustang GT4 took the green flag to begin the 50-minute race. Cooper, in the No. 10 Blackdog Speed Shop McLaren 570S GT4, gained a position on Pumpelly, in the No. 66 TRG Porsche 718 Cayman GT4, to take over second. Cooper then set his sights on Staveley and passed him for the lead through turn 12 on the opening lap.

Behind them, Jarett Andretti, in his No. 18 Andretti Autosport McLaren 570S GT4, moved up from his sixth starting position into fourth.

In the Am division, Paul Terry, in No. 59 Rearden Racing Aston Martin Vantage GT4, began a race long battle with fellow class competitor Michael Dinan in the No. 210 Flying Lizard Aston Martin Vantage GT4. Running fifth and sixth, Terry and Dinan began passing and repassing each other for position.

On lap two, Staveley regained the race lead passing Cooper through turn one and then by lap three the Mustang pilot set the fast lap of the race to pull a 1.6 second lead over Cooper.

Through lap seven, Staveley had extended his lead to 2.5 seconds over Cooper and Pumpelly, with Andretti, Terry and Dinan battling for fourth through sixth. Staveley maintained his 2.5 second advantage for the duration of the race, but by lap 20, Pumpelly began to pressure Cooper for second.

On the white flag lap Pumpelly went side by side with Cooper through turn 11 and the two drag raced for position down the back straight. The two dueled through turns 12, 13, 14 and 15, with the TRG pilot moving into second through turns 16 and 17.

Staveley took the checkered flag 2.2 seconds ahead of Pumpelly, with Cooper finishing third. Dinan crossed the line in fourth ahead on Terry.

“Winning one of these races is really tough to do and this is just really special,” said Staveley. “I feel relaxed and the Ian Lacy crew gave me a great car, so thanks to them.”

BITHLO, Fla. – In a matter of 6.460 seconds on Saturday at Orlando Speed World Dragway, Matt Hartford’s Pro Stock season took a major step forward and gave him a spot in the Pro Stock records books in the process.

During the final qualifying session of the inaugural Drag Illustrated World Doorslammer Nationals presented by CTech Manufacturing, Hartford and Aaron Stanfield thrilled the crowd with a pair of 6.46-second runs in the quickest side-by-side run of the electronic fuel injection era in Pro Stock.

It was Hartford who claimed the top spot in his Total Seal Camaro, powering to an incredible 6.460-second run at 211.89 mph, giving him the No. 1 qualifier, the quickest run in the EFI era of Pro Stock – and the third-quickest run ever in Pro Stock, behind only Jason Line’s 6.455-second pass and Greg Anderson’s 6.457-second run with carburetors in 2015.

“The neat thing about it is it’s the third-quickest run in NHRA history out of a 500-inch car,” Hartford said. “That means a lot to us. I knew it was a good run. Sitting in the lanes, I could feel the temperature drop. I came back and grabbed the laptop, and made some changes before the run just feeling how quick it was turning. I was ecstatic. To put the Total Seal Camaro in the No. 1 position in qualifying, it’s a dream come true.”

It was a surreal final session to close out two spectacular days of qualifying in Orlando, setting the stage for eliminations on Sunday where $75,000 will go to the winner in the largest single-race payout in Pro Stock history.

In front of a huge crowd on Saturday, Hartford delivered the biggest run of all, putting him in prime position to win the payout against all the heavy-hitters in Pro Stock. Stanfield’s career-best 6.467-second pass at 212.43 mph in his Janac Brothers Racing Camaro was second best, while his Elite Motorsports teammate, defending NHRA Pro Stock champion Erica Enders, was a spot behind with a blistering 6.4680-second run at 213.64 mph in her Melling Performance/O.PenVAPE/Elite Motorsports Camaro.

Greg Anderson, who made the quickest run the night prior, was fourth thanks to a strong 6.470-second pass at 213.37 mph in his Summit Racing Equipment Camaro, while Deric Kramer rounded out the top five with a 6.472-second run at 212.16 mph in his American Ethanol Camaro.

Eliminations begin at 11 a.m. on Sunday, with matchups being determined by a drawing at 10:30 a.m.

Hartford will get first pick after his gargantuan run, turning around a season that had been a struggle through the first two NHRA races of the season.

The veteran made a swift improvement on Saturday, going 6.482 at 212.39 to open the day. He added to that to end the memorable day, putting him in a terrific spot for eliminations. But Hartford knows he’ll have to stay on that level if he wants to head home with $75,000.

“We’re gunning for that $75,000 tomorrow,” Hartford said. “You’ve got the best of best out here, and there’s nobody backing down. You better be on your game, you better get your left foot off the clutch on time, and you better not miss your shift points. The team that makes the least amount of mistakes will win tomorrow.”

Stanfield was just as elated after a side-by-side pass he’ll remember for a long time. It brought the crowd to their feet, while Stanfield was sure to celebrate on the top end after hearing the numbers from crew chief Brian Self.

“I never thought we would be running this fast,” Stanfield said. “Lump has done an unbelievable job on this car and I’m just very happy right now. It’s not just this race, but in Pomona and Phoenix we’ve shown some really good potential. Everything is really starting to come together for this team. These guys are very serious and they work really hard, and I’m finding my place in the driver’s seat.”

SUNRISE, Fla. -- Roberto Luongo wore the No. 1 jersey primarily because he thought the number signified being the best at everything.

For the Florida Panthers, there was never anyone better.

"No. 1 in your programs, No. 1 in your hearts," Luongo said.

And now, his No. 1 is the first to hang in the Panthers' rafters.

Luongo's jersey was officially retired by the Panthers on Saturday night, making Luongo the first player in team history to get that distinction. It happened in a pregame ceremony before Florida took on the Montreal Canadiens, the team from Luongo's hometown and a most fitting visitor for the event.

"I think he is somebody that represented all of the positive values of our game," NHL commissioner Gary Bettman said. "Perhaps, as importantly, besides excellence on the ice, being an important member of whatever community he was living in -- this community in particular, which he's made his permanent home."

Luongo spoke for about 12 minutes -- showing off English, French and Italian skills -- and choked up when talking to wife Gina, whom he met after initially coming to the Panthers. Their family has made their home in Parkland, Florida, for years, and Luongo, now an executive with the Panthers and advocate for those affected by the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High in Parkland two years ago, said he hopes they never leave.

"Last but not least, I just want to thank the fans," Luongo said. "Thank you, everybody. It's been a great ride. It's been amazing. It still is amazing when I walk in the community and talk to you guys and see you in the grocery stores. You guys have been behind me from Day 1, and I'm truly humbled to have been through this journey with you guys and thank you for the support over the years.

"Some times were great. Some times were not so great. But you always stuck behind me, and I truly appreciate that."

Luongo wanted a Stanley Cup banner to be hoisted in Florida during his playing days. That never happened, so now he has vowed to see it occur as a member of the front office.

"We will do that together," Panthers owner Vincent Viola said.

Luongo walked onto the ice as Frank Sinatra's "My Way" blared -- fitting for many reasons, one being Luongo's Italian roots, another being that he truly went out on his own terms with three years left on a contract that would have paid him more than $9 million.

There were several speakers during the ceremony, including longtime Panthers goaltender coach Robb Tallas. He had been alongside Luongo for many of his biggest moments -- and was 200 feet away from him for another, when he was the opposing goalie for Boston as Luongo and the New York Islanders beat the Bruins 3-0 on Dec. 27, 1999.

That was the first of Luongo's 82 career shutouts, including playoffs.

"Over the past 20 years Lu was relentless in his pursuit of being the best," Tallas said.

Another speaker was former goalie Jamie McLennan, who appeared in 17 games for Florida as Luongo's backup in the 2005-06 season. McLennan spoke before Luongo, saying it would be the only time he would be ahead of his former teammate.

"You're one of the greatest goaltenders in the game of hockey. ... You're a great man, a lifelong friend and you deserve this amazing recognition," McLennan said.

Luongo now becomes officially part of South Florida sports lore, like Dwyane Wade with the Miami Heat and Dan Marino with the Miami Dolphins.

Luongo said that's humbling.

"South Florida's my home," Luongo said. "I'm going to be here a long time. I did what I could not only on the ice, but off the ice and I look forward to keep doing that."

ORLANDO, Fla. – A wind-aided Bay Hill punched players in the mouth Saturday at the Arnold Palmer Invitational, which Tyrrell Hatton leads by two shots at 6 under. Here's what you need to know from Round 3 at Bay Hill:

Leaderboard: Tyrrell Hatton (-6), Marc Leishman (-4), Rory McIlroy (-4), Danny Lee (-3), Sungjae Im (-3), Christiaan Bezuidenhout (-3), Harris English (-3)

How it happened: Close to 20 mph sustained winds and nearly 30 mph gusts hammered players throughout the round, as scores in the mid-70 felt like small victories. Only one player broke par, and the par-4 18th hole, the toughest on the course on a day when the scoring average was 75.91, produced more than its fair share of parting shots. Lee was tied for the lead before doubling the last. McIlroy would've been solo second if not for his closing bogey. Sung Kang tripled the 18th to drop to 1 under overall. But Hatton, the 36-hole co-leader with Kang, was one of just three players to birdie the finishing hole, draining a 30-footer to shoot a hard-earned, 1-over 73 and take a two-shot lead.

What it means: For the second straight week, the perfect storm of tough course conditions and high winds has kept low scoring at bay. Im, who is two shots back at Bay Hill, won last week's Honda Classic at just 6 under. A week later, big numbers again are commonplace. Eight triple bogeys or worse were made Saturday, including Sam Burns' quad at the par-4 13th and Ryan Moore's quintuple bogey at the par-3 17th. Expect a similar grind-it-out battle Sunday at Arnie's Place, where past API champs McIlroy and Leishman will be among the contenders and Hatton will be looking for PGA Tour victory No. 1. Meanwhile, the feel-good story of the tournament may be Bezuidenhout, who ingested rat poison as a kid and has since battled a severe stutter and other adverse affects from that accident. The 25-year-old South African is part of the group at 3 under.

Round of the day: Max Homa three-putted from 4 feet at the last to card a closing double bogey and cap a 2-under 70. That was good enough for the round of the day and only round under par, as Homa, teeing off in the first twosome of the morning, jumped nearly 50 spots on the leaderboard.

Best of the rest: Bryson DeChambeau birdied three of his final five holes and put an exclamation point on his third-round 72 by sticking his approach to 6 feet at No. 18 and making the putt. DeChambeau was among just a handful of players to shoot even par, a group that also included Leishman, Viktor Hovland, Xander Schauffele and K.H. Lee, who carded his 72 alongside Brooks Koepka. Speaking of the world No. 3...

Biggest disappointment: Options were aplenty here, but Brooks Koepka's 9-over 81 was arguably the most underwhelming. Not only did Koepka turn in the worst score of his PGA Tour career, but he also recorded another poor outing with the Players on tap next week and the Masters fast approaching.

Shot of the day: Lee yanked his second shot at the par-5 12th hole into some landscaping and had to take an unplayable. He then holed this shot for an unlikely birdie:

Quote of the day: "Today was the hardest I’ve ever seen a golf course play. Hats off to anyone that shoots under par." – Harry Higgs, who shot 76.

ORLANDO, Fla. – On a day when the scoring average nearly topped 76, Rickie Fowler might have been better off wearing a bullet-proof vest.

He settled for a cardigan.

Fowler, who shot 5-over 77 Saturday on a difficult Bay Hill layout, was easily spotted around Arnie's Place thanks to his pink, Arnold Palmer-inspired cardigan.

"It's fitting," Fowler said. "Definitely go for [Best Dressed Award]."

The cardigan is part of Puma's limited-edition collection for this week's Arnold Palmer Invitational, but unlike the other pieces it has only been available for purchase at Bay Hill this week, just off the 18th tee.

Fowler said he's not normally a cardigan guy.

"This may be the only time that I do wear a cardigan," he said.

Unless, of course, he wins here at Arnie's Place, where the winner receives a red cardigan. At 2 over and eight shots back entering Sunday, though, Fowler may not get that chance until next year.

ORLANDO, Fla. – With his name atop the leaderboard just across the water at Bay Hill’s par-4 18^th hole, Tyrrell Hatton stood over a 30-foot downhill birdie putt. With a slight stroke, Hatton sent his ball racing toward the hole.

“I think even though I tapped that putt, it was probably going about 8 feet past,” Hatton said. “It was scary how quick that thing was.”

When the putt dropped, Hatton raised his fist in the air as if he had won the tournament.

One problem: It was only Saturday.

“I don't normally fist pump on a Saturday,” said Hatton, whose 1-over 73 earned him a two-shot lead after 54 holes. “I think it was more shock that the ball actually went in the hole and very relieved.”

The 458-yard finishing hole was the toughest on the course Saturday at the Arnold Palmer Invitational, playing into a 20-mph wind, forcing 12 double bogeys or worse and yielded just three birdies.

Hatton’s, of course, was one of them, and it gave him a nice cushion entering Sunday, which figures to produce more of the same tough scoring conditions.

“There are doubles and triples just around the corner, so that two-shot lead can go extremely quickly,” Hatton said. “Just got to see what happens. Eighteen holes is a lot of golf, and I'm sure it will be interesting to watch.”

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. — Ernie Els took the second-round lead in the PGA Tour Champions' Hoag Classic on Saturday, making eagle the par-5 15th and birdies on his final two holes for a 7-under 64.

Making his third senior start, the 50-year-old Hall of Famer from South Africa rebounded from a bogey on the par-4 14th with the strong finish to reach 12-under 130 at Newport Beach Country Club.

''I'm just going to think about the job at hand, putting one foot in front of the other,'' Els said. ''I've won some tournaments before, but I can't be thinking of that tomorrow, I've got to really keep the foot on the pedal. These guys are coming with birdies tomorrow. Just play a solid round and see what happens.''

Els lost a playoff to Miguel Angel Jimenez in his debut in the season-opening Mitsubishi Electric Championship in Hawaii, then tied for 34th last week in the Cologuard Classic in Arizona.

He eagled the 15th for the second straight day.

''I hit a nice drive and a 5- iron to about, what was it, 12, 14 feet,'' Els said. ''It was a really nice putt to go in because I bogeyed the previous hole, so it was really a nice momentum swinger and it got me going down 17 and 18. Made a good one on 17 and a good one on 18. A lot to play tomorrow, but I'm in nice position.''

Defending Charles Schwab Cup champion Scott McCarron and Monday qualifier David Morland IV of Canada were a stroke back. McCarron had a 68, and Morland followed his opening 61 with a 70.

''If you asked me at the beginning of the week if I was a shot out of the lead with a chance to win, I would be happy,'' Morland said ''It would be nice to have a three-shot lead, but in contention. This is what we play golf for.''

Ken Tanigawa (66) and Ken Duke (69) were 10 under.

Hall of Famer Fred Couples, the 2010 and 2014 winner, topped the group at 9 under after a 66.

''It's a great tournament. It's one of my favorites,'' the 60-year-old Couples said. ''I tell everyone like Ernie, when you get on tour, you don't want to miss Newport because they have great crowds and it's a fun golf course.''

Bernhard Langer, the 62-year-old German star coming off a victory last week in Tucson, was tied for 37th at 1 under after a 71. He won the 2008 tournament.