CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – Justin Lucas’ Day 1 lead at O’Reilly Auto Parts Stage 4 Presented by OPTIMA Batteries got a few early challenges, but for just about all of the first two periods Friday on Lake Chickamauga, the Alabama pro retained the top spot on SCORETRACKER®. When he added a 4-pound, 12-ounce largemouth to his total late in Period 2 to extend his lead to 19 pounds, the Qualifying Round win and automatic berth to the Championship Round that comes with it looked to be safely in his grasp. READ MORE
