What won the race: Third-starting Corey Zeitner of Bellevue, Neb., topped Andrew Kosiski to win Thursday’s Stars and Strips Shootout at U.S. 30 Speedway. Zeitner earned $2,000 for his first Malvern Bank Super Late Model Series victory in more than a year.
Key notes: Zeitner earned his sixth career Malvern Bank Super Late Model Series win and first series victory at U.S. 30. … His last series win came May 25, 2018 at Rapid Speedway in Rock Rapids, Iowa. … Series points leader Nick Deal of Harlan, Iowa, finished 12th. … Kyle Berck of Marquette, Neb., a three-time Malvern Bank winner at U.S. 30 finished sixth. … Polesitter Curt Schroeder of Des Moines, Iowa, slipped three spots to fourth.
On the move: Ben Sukup started 16th and finished 11th.
Winner's sponsors: Zeitner’s Longhorn Chassis is sponsored by Henry Hobscheidt Motors, Zeitner and Sons Refrigerated Transport, Alexander Lawn & Landscape and Sheppard Engine Development.
Points chase: Before U.S. 30, Nick Deal (730 points) of Harlan, Iowa, led Bill Leighton Jr. (718), Kyle Berck (712), Ben Schaller (696) and Corey Zeitner (670).
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Current weather: Sunny, 81°F
Car count: 27
Polesitter: Curt Schroeder
Heat race winners: Corey Zeitner, Kyle Berck, Ben Schaller, Bill Leighton Jr., , , ,
Next series race: July 6, Adams County Speedway (Corning, IA) $2,000