Ryan VanderVeen's son joins him in victory lane at Winston Speedway.
What won the race: Ryan VanderVeen of Six Lakes, Mich., overtook Rich Neiser of Fruitport, Mich., with six laps remaining Friday at Winston Speedway to capture the Allstar Performance Player Hater 35. VanderVeen pocketed $1,500 in the unsanctioned season opener at Winston.
Key notes: VanderVeen won his second straight start; he captured Crystal Motor Speedway's season opener seven days earlier. ... Polesitter Greg Gokey of Buckley, Mich., led the first 19 laps, but a broken shock hampered him the rest of the way. ... Rich Neiser led laps 20-29 before VanderVeen took control. ... Six drivers completed 35 laps. ... Ninth-starting Brandon Thirlby pulled off without completing a lap in the feature when his car's nosepiece dug into the ground. ... Kenny Playter and Rob Taylor scratched from the feature lineup.
Winner's sponsors: VanderVeen's No. 23v is sponsored by Miller & Associates, LeFever Builders and VanderVeen's Auto Parts.
Car count: 19
Polesitter: Greg Gokey
Heat race winners: Garrett Wiles, Greg Gokey, , , , ,