This weekend's race, a half-miler, will take place on a red clay "NASCAR-style" track, according to Carr. "Last year we got rained out, the year before I won at Hagerstown," said Carr. "Hagerstown is the closest race to my hometown (Fleetwood, PA) so I'm looking forward to competing in front of the hometown fans."

Hot on Carr's heels is rival Kenny Coolbeth. The Warren, CT., native trails Carr by 13 points at the halfway point of the season. "We were ahead by more last year," said Carr. "But Kenny's having a better season this year. He's got a bunch of podiums (four totaled, including three consecutive) and has made every main event, along with myself." This past weekend at Greenville, Ohio's Darke County Fairgrounds, Carr made the podium (third overall) and was pleased with his overall performance, though he did give up some ground on both Coolbeth and Kopp. "Greenville was actually a real good weekend for us," said Carr. "In one respect we lost a few points to Kenny and Joe, but we continue with our consistency. This is the seventh time in nine races that we've been on the podium."

The Greenville track did not suit Carr's riding style. A "skidder" pea-gravel surface, Carr said he didn't grow up racing on that type of track so his third place finish was good for him.

Carr then commented on the remainder of the season: "We've got eight races left. Four are half-miles, then there's two miles, a TT and one short track. With the points this close at the halfway mark, I can tell you right now it's going to be a battle right down to the last race in DuQuoin, IL."