Don Shaw picked up $3,000 for his I-94 victory.
What won the race: Tour sponsor Don Shaw of Ham Lake, Minn., won his WISSOTA Shaw Trucking Challenge Series-leading fourth feature Thursday in I-94 Speedway's King of the Dirt. Shaw earned $3,000 in outrunning fellow front-row starter Jake Redetzke.
Key notes: Series points leader John Kaanta, who started eighth, was the first retiree. ... The series returned to action after a two-week break. … It’s the second and final stop at I-94 for the WISSOTA Shaw Trucking Challenge Series this year. ... I-94 hosted the first stop of a weekend tripleheader. The series will be at Amsoil Speedway in Superior, Wis., on Friday and Rice Lake (Wis.) Speedway on Saturday. … Divisions on the undercard, including Limited Late Models, raced in Thursday prelims with main events set for Friday's second day of King of the Dirt action.
On the move: Jeff Wildung of Nassau, Minn., started 16th and finished eighth.
Winner's sponsors: Shaw's Billy Moyer Victory Race Car has a Vic Hill Racing Engine and sponsorship from Shaw Trucking, Blaine Brothers, Allstate Peterbilt, Northern Metal Recycling and Lube-Tech.
Points chase: Entering the event, John Kaanta (352 points) of Elk Mound, Wis., led Lance Matthees (332), Steve Laursen (328), Jeff Wildung (328) and Jake Redetzke (325).
Car count: 28
Polesitter: Jake Redetzke
Heat race winners: Donny Schatz, Steve Laursen, John Kaanta, , , , ,
Next series race: July 28, Amsoil Speedway (Superior, WI) $1,500