BURGESS LOCKS IN MID SUMMER CHAMPIONSHIP AFTER DOG FIGHT EARNING FIRST LATE MODEL WIN OF CAREER

6-26-16
Write Up & Video Courtesy of Yellowcautionflag.com DIRT News & Promotions

NeSmith Racing Crate Late Model driver Tyler Burgess of Quitman MS took home his first ever career Feature win last night at The House of Hook. Burgess, a four year veteran of the series, has finally kicked the monkey off the back of the #2 Burgess Outdoor Power / Henderson Motorsports team. After a successful rookie campaign, Tyler along with several other young talented drivers started making a name for themselves during & after the 2014 season. Burgess not only competes weekly in the dirt racing scene, but he is also a full time student at Mississippi State University where he is set to graduate with a Masters Degree in July of this year.

 The House of Hook has been blessed with a talented field of drivers throughout it's long standing history but the last few seasons a youth movement has become the topic adding several names to the list of young guns ready to take storm & contend against those already considered Legend. Burgess lived up to those early expectations after a stellar performance that kept spectators on their feet as they witnessed firsthand history being made.

Hunter Lewis had set the pole earlier in the evening & after a dominate heat win it looked as though we all could be watching a first time winner from the #7 of Lewis. From the drop of the green flag a Dog Fight of a battle broke out in the early start of the 25 lap event. Lap after Lap Lewis & Burgess swapped for the lead, each gaining no more than a hood advantage on the other & for almost 15 laps. They were side by side multiple times at the flag stand, making for an epic show stopping event. Eventually with about 10 to go Burgess cleared the #7 far enough to roll from the top to the bottom & history was made. " Feels good to get the first one. You've always got it in the back of your head " What's going to break these last few laps when you are chasing that first one ", Burgess explained in his interview with us. He went on to say, " Maybe now we can get that out of our heads & realize we ( Tyler Burgess Racing ) run with these guys."