(Waycross, GA – September 13, 2025) – The Rogers-Dabbs Performance Parts Crate Racin’ USA Dirt Late Model Series rolled into Waycross Motor Speedway on Saturday night, and by the end of 50 laps, the series crowned its first three-time winner of the 2025 season. Pine Mountain Valley, Georgia’s Joseph Brown captured the 2nd Annual Jeff Godbee Memorial, earning his fourth career series victory and third of the season. The win was worth $10,005, marking Brown’s second career five-figure payday with the tour.
Starting from the third position, Brown bided his time early before seizing the lead on lap 23 following a restart. The decisive move came after pole sitter Josh Ray had paced the field through the opening 22 circuits. Ray had set the tone for the night by earning the Bama Sheds & Pole Barns Fast Time Award and scoring his first-ever Chevrolet Performance Heat Race victory.
Brown credited both tire choice and timely cautions for helping him secure the win: “I went softer on tires than what they went on, and I knew if I could just stay with them for the first few laps of the race, I’d be fine,” Brown explained in victory lane. “We caught the tail end of the field towards the end of the race and the caution came out. Sometimes things just go your way, and they did tonight.”
Behind Brown, Bubba Roling put together another strong performance, charging from the sixth starting spot to finish runner-up. It was his fourth Top-5 of the year and yet another runner-up spot on the tour. Current series points leader Jeremy Steele rounded out the podium after a steady climb from the seventh starting position, keeping his championship momentum intact.
While Brown celebrated in victory lane, the night also marked a career milestone for Josh Ray. In addition to setting fast time and claiming his first Chevrolet Performance heat race win, Ray led the opening half of the feature before ultimately slipping to fourth at the checkered flag. Colby Quick completed the Top-5 finishers.
Jeff Godbee Memorial Feature Results (50 Laps):
1-92-Joseph Brown[3]
2-515-Bubba Roling[6]
3-22S-Jeremy Steele[7]
4-77-Josh Ray[1]
5-5-Colby Quick[5]
6-2L-Trynt Lloyd[15]
7-2-Layton Sullivan[9]
8-22-Matt Henderson[10]
9-30-Colton Stanley[18]
10-611-Koulten Herbert[23]
11-87-Jake Rainey[8]
12-18B-Austin Yarbrough[14]
13-58-Trent McLeod[2]
14-5C-Chase Collins[19]
15-28-Henry Carter[20]
16-16-Caleb Gay[4]
17-5H-Wil Herrington[12]
18-00-Robbie Cowart[22]
19-22T-Jimmy Thomas[11]
20-12J-Scott Johnson[21]
21-125-Johnny Collins[13]
22-20-Hunter Carter[24]
23-44-Kam Boyd[17]
24-3K-Kale VanSickle[16]
Car Count: 33
Rogers-Dabbs Chevrolet B-Main Winner:
#5-Chase Collins-Middleburg, FL
Chevrolet Performance Heat Race Winners:
Heat Race 1 - #92 Joseph Brown-Pine Mountain Valley, GA
Heat Race 2 - #77 Josh Ray-Byhalia, MS
Heat Race 3 - #58 Trent McLeod-Baker, FL
Bama Sheds & Pole Barns Pole Award:
Josh Ray (17.674 – Overall Fastest/New Track Record)
My Race Pass / Fantasy Racing Hot Laps:
#92 Joseph Brown - 18.675 | (Fastest Overall Time)
Scorpion Race Cars Hard Charger Award:
Koulten Herbert - 23rd to 10th (+13)
Columbus Sports Cards Tough Luck Award:
Caleb Gay (DNF)
With Waycross in the books, the Rogers-Dabbs Performance Parts Crate Racin’ USA Dirt Late Model Series now turns its attention to one of the Southeast’s crown jewels — the 53rd Annual Alabama State Championship at East Alabama Motor Speedway in Phenix City, AL. The event kicks off Friday, September 19th and culminates with the $10,000-to-win feature on Sunday, September 21st, where Brown, Steele, and the rest of the tour’s stars will battle for another marquee victory.
Updated CRUSA Points Standings (After Waycross)
1-Jeremy Steele | 814 (-)
2-Bubba Roling | 766 (-48)
3-Joseph Brown | 758 (-56)
4-Matt Henderson | 752 (-62)
5-Austin Yarbrough | 746 (-68)
6-Jimmy Thomas | 732 (-82)
7-Koulten Herbert | 728 (-86)
8-Jake Rainey | 682 (-132)
9-Caleb Gay | 664 (-150)
10-Trent McLeod | 574 (-240)
Upcoming Events:
Sept. 19-21 – 53rd Annual Alabama State Championship
East Alabama Motor Speedway – Phenix City, AL ($10,000-to win)
Oct. 4 – Ice Bowl Qualifier
Talladega Short Track – Eastaboga, AL ($4,000 to-win)
Oct. 10-11 – 22nd Annual Governor’s Cup
Magnolia Motor Speedway – Columbus, MS ($10,000 to-win)
Oct. 30-Nov. 1 – 10th Annual World Short Track Championship*
The Dirt Track at Charlotte – Concord, NC ($8,000 to-win)
*-Bonus Race
Nov. 21-22 – 14th Annual Early Bird 50
Needmore Speedway – Norman Park, GA ($10,000 to-win)
Nov. 28-29 – 15th Annual Turkey 100
Swainsboro Raceway – Swainsboro, GA ($10,000 to-win)
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