January 16, 2021 - Mack bags a pair of runner-up finishes in Sunshine Nationals, crowned mini-series champ Mack McCarter’s first-ever trip to Volusia Speedway Park did not disappoint – driving his McCarter Brothers Racing No. 51 Tennessee Homemade Wines/ Hidden Valley Cattle Ranch/ CVR Race Cars Late Model to a pair of runner-up finishes. However, the 27-year-olds podium earning performances were far from effortless. McCarter was awarded Hard Charger honors on both nights, passing 17 cars Thursday en route to his runner-up finish and 18 cars (17 on-track) Saturday. “To come down here and finish on the podium both nights with this caliber of drivers, it speaks volumes to where our team is right now,” McCarter said. “I can say thank you enough to everyone for their support.” Mack McCarter made his Florida Speedweeks debut on Thursday evening at Volusia Speedway Park in Barberville, Fla. for the annual Sunshine Nationals. Drawing a stout field of 55 Crate Racin’ USA Winter Series entries, McCarter posted the fifth fastest lap in his time trial group before placing fourth in his heat race. Transferring into the B-Main for another shot at the opening night feature, Mack cruised to a 10-lap consolation victory. Earning the 19th-starting position for the $1,500-to-win A-Main, McCarter advanced through the field 17 spots in the 25-lapper to register a runner-up finish behind Michael Page. Mark Whitener, Kyle Bronson, and Cory Hedgecock rounded out the Top-5. After Mother Nature wiped out the second round on Friday evening, Mack came one spot short of a transfer position in his heat race on Saturday with a fourth-place outing, sending him into the B-Main. (Brian McLeod photo | Dirt Scenes) Capturing a 10-lap B-Main win, McCarter locked into the 20th-starting position for the finale. Wheeling his way into a podium spot, Mack crossed the line in third but after a post-race inspection disqualified the winner, he was elevated to a runner-up finish behind Kyle Bronson. Completing the Top-5 were Cory Hedgecock, Jason Welshan, and Joseph Joiner. As impressive as the run was, he knew he may have had something for the leader had he started farther forward. “Our racecar is really good when [the track] blows off and gets kinda dirty,” McCarter said. “We qualified really well but the invert put us behind in the Heat and we didn’t tighten-up enough. I think if we would have started up front, I would’ve had a good shot to run, and possibly have won.” With his performance on Saturday, Mack McCarter was crowned the Sunshine Nationals points champion, edging Kyle Bronson by a mere five points. McCarter will continue the Crate Racin’ USA Winter Shootout Series, February 4-6, at East Bay Raceway Park in Tampa, Fla. Complete results from the weekend and information on the upcoming events can be found at www.CrateRacinUSA.com. January 2, 2021 - Pierce outlasts Hangover foes for $5,000 triumph Pierce McCarter kicked-started his 2021 season in triumphant fashion Saturday night at 411 Motor Speedway. (Blake Harris photo) McCarter drove the Jim Beeman Motorsports No. 71 Beeman Lumber/ Seubert Calf Ranches/ Mastersbilt House Car powered by a Jay Dickens Racing Engine to a $5,000 victory in the 11th Annual “Hangover.” “It was demanding tonight definitely demanding,” said McCarter. “To Cory (Hedgecock) and Dustin (Linville) man they had good cars. They had really good cars … just had bad trouble. Luckily we held it out. Man I can’t thank Jim (Beeman) and Tader (Masters) enough.” Getting an early start to their 2021 season, both Pierce and Mack McCarter made the short trip to 411 Motor Speedway in Seymour, Tenn. on Saturday afternoon. Pierce came in second fastest in his time trial group to lock into the fourth starting spot for the 50-lap main event. McCarter tracked down polesitter Cory Hedgecock early as a caution on lap 14 realigned the field. Sneaking past Hedgecock on the ensuing restart to take command of the top spot, Pierce held off the talent-laden field over the remaining 36 circuits to capture his first win of the season and a $5,000 prize. He finished ahead of Christian Hanger, Tommy Bailey, Drake Troutman, and Jimmy Sharpe Jr. In the 604 Late Model ranks, Mack locked his spot into the $2,000-to-win A-Main with the fourth fastest lap in a field of 29 cars. With only four cars completing all 30-laps of the feature, McCarter was an early retiree on lap 10. Full results from the weekend are available at www.411MotorSpeedway.net. December 14, 2020 - Mack ends 2020 season with three wins; Pierce and Mack to open 2021 tour with Hangover With the Covid-19 pandemic affecting the first half of their season, McCarter Brothers Racing pilots Mack and Pierce McCarter competed in a total of 33 events during the 2020 season. Mack collected three wins, five Top-5 finishes, and seven Top-10 peformances while Pierce tallied two Top-5 finishes and four Top-10 outings. The duo will kick off their 2021 season on January 1st and 2nd at 411 Motor Speedway (Seymour, Tenn.) for the annual Hangover. December 5, 2020 - Mack bags third straight win at Bulls Gap Continuing a late-season surge, Mack McCarter picked up his third-straight win of the season on Saturday at Volunteer Speedway. The $1,500 triumph came behind the wheel of his McCarter Brothers Racing No. 51 Tennessee Homemade Wines/ Hidden Valley Cattle Ranch/ CVR Race Cars Late Model during the annual “Grinch 40.” “We were a second place car today and after a late race caution, officials said we jumped the start and I got moved back a spot. As they say, the rest is history,” McCarter commented. “I appreciate each and every one that supports MBR and all the great race fans! CVR Race Cars, thank you for everything. Without my wife and kids support nothing would be possible!” Coming off a two-win weekend, Mack McCarter returned to action on Saturday afternoon at Volunteer Speedway in Bulls Gap, Tenn. for the “Grinch 40”. With time trials setting the grid for the A-Main, Mack came in second fastest overall in a field of 21 Crate Late Models behind Jason Welshan. After getting penalized late in feature by officials for jumping a restart, McCarter made a late-race rally to pick up his third win of the season and a $1,500 prize. Aaron Guinn, Carder Miller, Shannon Emery, and Michael Bland trailed him to the checkers in the 30-lap affair. Full results from the weekend are available at www.VolunteerSpeedway.com. November 28, 2020 - Mack sweeps Crate portion of Leftover at 411 Motor Speedway Mack McCarter enjoyed a stellar weekend in his McCarter Brothers Racing No. 51 Tennessee Homemade Wines/ Hidden Valley Cattle Ranch/ CVR Race Cars Late Model. (Chad Wells photo | Wells Racing Photography) McCarter swept the Crate Late Model portion of the two-day, 5th Annual “Leftover,” scoring back-to-back feature wins to pocket a total of $2,500 on the weekend. “I don’t know where to start, but what an amazing weekend for our team. Blessed would be an understatement,” said a humbled McCarter. “Our car was fantastic all weekend. It feels great to win in such dominating fashion. I can’t thank my team for all of their hard work. Also, thanks to our great sponsors and everyone who supports this team.” Mack McCarter made the short trip to 411 Motor Speedway in Seymour, Tenn. on Friday night to compete in the Crate Late Model portion of the 5th Annual “Leftover.” Drawing a stout field of 42 cars, McCarter secured his spot into the opening night feature with the second fastest lap overall in time trials behind Adam Ahl. Outdueling Ahl in the 25-lapper, Mack built more than four-second margin over the field by the time he crossed the line to secure his first win of the season. Finishing ahead of Ahl, Zach Sise, Josh Henry, and Greg Martin, McCarter pocketed $1,000. On Saturday afternoon with the field inflated to 49 entries, Mack topped the speed charts in qualifying, which positioned him on the pole for the finale. Busting out the broom to complete the weekend sweep, McCarter soared to his second win in as many nights over Josh Henry, Eli Beets, Zach Sise, and Michael Bland. He earned $1,500 for his dominant performance. (Josh James Artwork) Full results from the weekend are available at www.411MotorSpeedway.net. November 14, 2020 - Late Model Championship brings Mack to Volunteer Friday night saw Mack McCarter return to Volunteer Speedway (Bulls Gap, Tenn.) for the Crate Late Model National Championship. With 73 American Crate All-Star Series entries crammed into the pit area for the two-day event, Mack timed in 10th fastest in his time trial group before grabbing the third and final transfer spot in his heat race. With $3,000 on the line in the feature, McCarter was an early retiree from the 50-lapper on the seventh lap. (Michael Boggs Photography) For the $15,000-to-win finale on Saturday evening, McCarter followed up the third fastest lap in his qualifying group with a third place finish in his heat. Starting the main event in 18th, Mack pulled off early on lap 59. Full results from the weekend are available at www.CrateRacing.com. November 7, 2020 - Top-5 finish in Bulls Gap tune-up Mack McCarter made the short trip to Volunteer Speedway (Bulls Gap, Tenn.) on Saturday night getting a tune-up for the upcoming Crate Late Model National Championship. Drawing 23 cars for the Coca-Cola Fall Brawl, McCarter secured spot into the main event with the eighth fastest lap in his time trial group. Muscling his way into the Top-5, Mack passed three cars to finish fifth behind Jason Welshan, Ricky Weiss, Matt Henderson, and Jensen Ford. Full results from the weekend are available at www.VolunteerSpeedway.com. October 24, 2020 - Mack finishes fourth in Fall Brawl at Tazewell On Saturday afternoon Mack McCarter traveled to Tazewell Speedway (Tazewell, Tenn.) piloting his McCarter Farms No. 71 Crate Late Model for the Fall Brawl. Reeling in a Top-5 finish in the feature, McCarter scored a fourth place finish behind Jordon Horton, Josh Collins, and Aaron Guinn with Chicky Barton coming in fifth. Full results from the weekend are available at www.TazewellSpeedway.net. October 16, 2020 - McCarter Brothers compete in night one of King of the Mountain Championship Friday night found both Mack and Pierce McCarter in action at Smoky Mountain Speedway (Maryville, Tenn.) for the King of the Mountain Championship. Drawing 34 Southern All Star Series entries, Mack recorded the 11th fastest time in his qualifying group, sending him into the B-Main for another shot at the opening night feature. Locking the Top 6 into the show, McCarter failed to complete a lap in the 8-lap consolation event. For the American Crate All-Star Series sanctioned program, Pierce came in 22nd fastest overall before placing fifth in his heat race. Needing a second place finish or better in his B-Main to make the $2,000-to-win A-Main, McCarter fell short with a seventh place outing. Full results from the weekend are available at www.SASDirt.com and www.CrateRacing.com.