Hendershot Captures Capitol Classic at Potomac Speedway
By Jim Haines BUDDS CREEK, Md. (Aug. 8, 2026) — With the nation celebrating its 250th anniversary, the Laurel Highland Sprint Series and Virginia Sprint Series visited the high-banked clay of Potomac Speedway in the Washington, D.C., suburbs Saturday night, where Donnie Hendershot captured the Capitol Classic for the RaceSaver IMCA Sprint Cars. Heat race victories went to Matt Mullins and Hendershot as the fast, tacky racing surface produced multiple grooves throughout the evening. Ryan Lynn and Mullins brought the field to the green, with Lynn grabbing the early lead ahead of Matthew Leach, Hendershot, and Dylan Shatzer. An early caution briefly slowed the pace before Lynn resumed command while Hendershot settled into second and Shatzer and Daren Bolac battled behind them. Lynn continued to lead until Hendershot made his winning move just past the halfway point, diving to the inside to take over the top spot. Shatzer followed into second as Lynn soon retired with mechanical issues, allowing Billy Hubbard to move into contention. Hendershot maintained his advantage over the closing laps while Shatzer searched [Read More]
