Dusty Leonard notched his first career NCRA victory.
What won the race: Capitalizing on a late-race caution, Dusty Leonard of Marysville, Kan., slipped by series points leader Chris Kratzer on the final lap for his first career National Championship Racing Association victory.
Key notes: A caution with three laps remaining in the 25-lap feature set the stage for Leonard's final-lap theatrics. ... Lyle Shepard, a five-time NCRA winner in 2016, finished third. ... The tour returns to Thunder Hill for the final time on Sept. 17.
Winner's sponsors: Leonard's MasterSbilt Race Car is sponsored by Seven D Longhorns, Brice Leonard Farm Bureau Financial Services, Ehnens Automotive, Feldkamp Furniture and Latta Plumbing.
Points chase: Chris Kratzer of Haysville, Kan., leads NCRA points.
Car count: 16
Polesitter: Dusty Leonard
Heat race winners: Lyle Shepard, Dusty Leonard, , , , ,
Next series race: August 27, Belleville High Banks (Belleville, KS) $1,000