Jason O'Brien heads for a Malvern Bank tour victory in Stuart, Iowa.
What won the race: Polesitter Jason O'Brien of Atlantic, Iowa, outran third-starting Bill Leighton in Wednesday’s Malvern Bank Super Model Series event at Stuart Speedway. He pocketed $2,000 for his fifth career series victory in the tour's Stuart debut.
Key notes: O'Brien's previous series victory came last season at Adams County Speedway in Corning, Iowa. ... Four of his five series victories have come in his home state. ... Points leader Nick Deal of Harlan, Iowa, finished seventh in the 25-lapper … Nick Roberts was ninth in Charlie McKenna's second car. ... The series announced it would make up last month's rainout at Park Jefferson (S.D.) Interantional Raceway on June 23.
On the move: Andrew Kosiski of Omaha, Neb., started ninth and finished sixth.
Winner's sponsors: O'Brien's Black Diamond Chassis is sponsored by Iron Specialties, L&L Insulators, Schuler Farms, Olsen Fuel Supply, Dvorak Tire and Fastenal.
Points chase: After Stuart, Nick Deal of Harlan, Iowa, has 640 points to lead Bill Leighton Jr. (624) and Kyle Berck (616).
Current weather: Clear, 77°F
Car count: 28
Polesitter: Jason O'Brien
Heat race winners: Ben Schaller, Corey Zeitner, Curtis Glover, Jason O'Brien, , , ,
Consolation race winners: Jason Hahne, Darrel DeFrance, ,
Next series race: June 21, Lakeside Speedway (Kansas City, KS) $2,000