**Justin Sherman3 dominates Eldora in dominant season opener** Justin Sherman3 set the tone immediately at Eldora, claiming pole position in qualifying before methodically working his way through traffic in the feature. Starting eleventh, Sherman3 carved through the field with surgical precision, taking the lead and never relinquishing it. He'd ultimately lead 23 laps and cruise to victory, proving the pole-sitter had the car to beat all night long. The real story wasn't just the win — it was the margin. Sherman3's command over Joseph Grandy in second told you everything about his setup advantage on the slick Eldora surface. Brandon Garman, fresh off a heat win, couldn't find an answer either. Heat racing featured Theodore York and Tim Alton securing their respective wins before Brandon Garman put on a show in his own heat. Jeromy Weigle kept things interesting with a consolation victory, earning his shot at redemption in the feature lineup. Sherman3's performance was a statement in Round 1. When the pole-sitter has that kind of car speed and racecraft, everyone else is just fighting for second.