Nick Anvelink heads for his 10th career series victory.
What won the race: Third-starting Nick Anvelink of Navarino, Wis., passed polesitter Tim Buhler entering turn one on lap two and went on to won Friday’s DiscountShopTowels.com Dirt Kings Tour feature at Outagamie Speedway. Ron Berna finished second, while fifth-starting Bret Swedberg finished third. Anvelink earned $1,250 for his first series win of the season and 10th of his career.
Key notes: Anvelink, who won last year’s race at Outagamie also, is now unbeaten in Dirt Kings action at the Seymour, Wis., oval. … He lapped up to eighth place in the caution-free 30-lapper. … After surrendering the lead, Buhler gave up second to Berna on lap six before fading back to 10th. … The race was the first of the Seubert Triple Crown, sponsored by Seubert Calf Ranches. … The series returns on July 19 and Aug. 16.
On the move: Justin Ritchie of New London, Wis., started 14th and finished seventh.
Winner's sponsors: Anvelink drives an MB Customs machine sponsored by Seubert Calf Ranches, Unique Health Care Products, Dan Nolan Livestock, Fastenal, DTR Concrete, Gehm's Club Bar & Grill, CureJM.org and Frank Wallace Flooring.
Points chase: Before Outagamie, Jake Timm (50 points) of Winona, Minn., led Jimmy Mars (48), Lance Matthees (46), Brett Swedberg (44) and Nick Anvelink (42).
Current weather: Cloudy, 59°F
Car count: 26
Polesitter: Tim Buhler
Heat race winners: Nick Anvelink, Joel Bennett, Tim Buhler, , , , ,
Consolation race winners: Kyle Raddant, , ,
Next series race: June 18, 141 Speedway (Francis Creek, WI) $4,100