Dona Marcoullier emerges from his winning car at Mount Pleasant.
What won the race: Reigning series champ Dona Marcoullier of Houghton Lake, Mich., advanced from this third starting spot and passed early leader Curtis Roberts near the halfway point to win the Carbon Green BioEnergy 40 at Mount Pleasant Speedway. Marcoullier crossed the finish line 0.455 seconds ahead of Roberts.
Key notes: The victory was Marcoullier's second American Ethanol Late Model Tour victory of the season, and his seventh overall series victory. ... Marcoullier took the lead from Roberts on the backstretch on lap 15 and led the rest of the way. ... Bill Bray, who was scheduled to start second, withdrew prior to the feature because of mechanical issues. ... The event went caution-free and was completed in 10 minutes, 45 seconds.
On the move: Defending track champion Eric Spangler of Lake City, Mich., started 10th and finished fourth.
Winner's sponsors: Marcoullier’s Rocket Chassis has a Vic Hill Racing Engine and is sponsored by Dennis Craft Construction, Dubie Groomer, Jimmy’s Collision, McBain Body Shop and Allstar Performance.
Points chase: Marcoullier (174 points) entered the event leading the series standings over Spangler (168) and Thirlby (145).
Car count: 28
Fast qualifier: Brandon Thirlby
Time: 14.859 seconds
Polesitter: Matt Shipley
Heat race winners: Curtis Roberts, Rich Bell, Kyle Borgman, , , , ,
Consolation race winners: Rich Neiser, , ,
Next series race: June 24, Oakshade Raceway (Wauseon, OH) $4,000