Daryn Klein heads to his third Big 10 victory of the season.
What won the race: Polesitter Daryn Klein of Fairview Heights, Ill., notcheed his second straight Midwest Big 10 victory and tour-leading third of the season Friday at Belle-Clair Speedway. Klein earned $1,200 while taking the checkers ahead of Chad Zobrist.
Key notes: Klein has four victories in his last five starts overall. ... His other Big 10 victories came at Highland (Ill.) Speedway on June 2 and Lincoln (Ill.) Speedway on May 26. ... Outside front-row starter Jason Suhre finished 10th. ... Charlie Cole of Marianna, Ark., made a surprise visit to the fifth-mile oval and finished seventh. ... Belle-Clair's previous series event rained out on April 13.
On the move: Runner-up Chad Zobrist of Highland, Ill., improved four spots; Dan Jacober, also of Highland, Ill., started 16th and finished sixth.
Winner's sponsors: Klein Rocket Chassis is sponsored by Klein's Appliance and Bedding, Randy Korte Consulting, Aggressive Graphics, Menard Jeep and Dodge Sales, Laura Buick, Penske Racing Shocks, Friederich Radiator and Meise Construction.
Points chase: Before Belle-Clair, Jose Parga (200) of New Berlin, Ill., led Cody Maguire (156), Greg Kimmons (152), Daryn Klein (120), Mike Spatola (118) and Ryan Unzicker (118).
Car count: 16
Polesitter: Daryn Klein
Heat race winners: Chad Zobrist, Daryn Klein, , , , ,
Next series race: July 4, Macon Speedway (Macon, IL) $5,000