By Jim Haines
SHENANDOAH, Va. (Oct. 10, 2026) — With threatening weather approaching, Jerald Harris proved quickest of all Saturday afternoon, racing to victory in the Virginia Sprint Series RaceSaver IMCA Sprint Car feature at Shenandoah Speedway.
Promoter Chris Lilly moved the entire program to an 11:30 a.m. start in an effort to complete the event before the weather arrived. Following a brief warmup for all divisions, features got underway, with the Virginia Sprint Series fourth on the program as raindrops began falling around the speedway.
Aaron Leach and Caleb Harris paced the field to green, with Leach taking the early advantage. Behind him, Jerald Harris and Chris Humblet quickly worked their way forward in pursuit of the leader, while Matthew Leach advanced to fourth.
Aaron Leach remained in command until lap 10, when a right rear tire puncture forced him to the infield and handed the lead to Harris.
Harris remained smooth out front as Humblet kept him in sight. Matthew Leach ran third, with Caleb Harris and Matt Mullins also battling among the top five.
The laps clicked off quickly as threatening skies continued to surround the track. Harris was closing on the back of the field when the checkered flag waved, securing the victory ahead of Humblet.
Matthew Leach finished third, Mullins was fourth, and Caleb Harris completed the top five.
The Virginia Sprint Series returns to action Saturday, Oct. 24, at Langley Speedway for the annual Halloween Special.
