Dusty Leonard heads toward his second straight NCRA victory.
What won the race: Winning his second series feature in as many races, sixth-starting Dusty Leonard of Marysville, Kan., outran Jimmy Segraves and Chris Kratzer Saturday in NCRA action at Thunder Hill Speedway. Leonard earned $1,000 for the Crate Late Model victory.
Key notes: Polesitter Delbert Smith of Wichita, Kan., finished fifth. ... Segraves rallied from the eighth starting spot. ... Daniel Smith of Beloit, Kan., finished 13th after starting second. ... There have been three different winners in eight series races. ... Smith has a series-high five victories. ... Leonard's Sept. 2 triumph at 81 Speedway near Park City, Kan., snapped a two-race win streak by Smith. ... Chris Kratzer of Wichita, Kan., is the only other series winner this season. ... The tour wraps up its 2017 slate on Oct. 7 at Salina (Kan.) Speedway. ...
On the move: Runner-up Jimmy Segraves of Wichita, Kan., improved six spots after starting eighth.
Winner's sponsors: Leonard's No. 7D is sonsored by Seven D Longhorns, Feldkamp Furniture, United Bank & Trust, 811 and Brice Leonard Farm Bureau Insurance.
Points chase: Chris Kratzer and Delbert Smith were tied atop the series point standings entering Thunder Hill.
Car count: 13
Heat race winners: Steven Bowers Jr., Kelly Kneisler, , , , ,
Next series race: October 7, Salina Speedway (Salina, KS) $1,000