Josh Leonard captured his first Malvern Bank tour feature.
What won the race: Winning his first race with the Malvern Bank Super Late Model Series, second-starting Josh Leonard of Gibbon, Neb., cruised to victory in Saturday's 25-lap feature at Shelby County Speedway, securing a $2,000 payday.
Key notes: Leonard joins Nick Deal and Tyler Bruening as the third first-time winner on the tour this season. ... There have been seven different winners on the Malvern Bank circuit in 2019, including four different drivers in the last four events. ... The tour visited Harlan for the sixth time. ... The series returns to Shelby County on Aug. 31.
On the move: Hometown driver Nick Deal advanced six positions to post a runner-up finish.
Winner's sponsors: Leonard's Swartz Race Car is sponsored by Precision Performance, I-80 Farms, Diamond J Custom Services, Malvern Bank, Perfect Circle, H&H Racing and Zimmatic.
Points chase: After Shelby County, Kyle Berck of Marquette, Neb., has 1,0990 points to lead Nick Deal (1,082), Bill Leighton Jr. (1,056), Ben Schaller (1,046) and Corey Zeitner (1,018).
Current weather: Sunny, 82°F
Car count: 25
Fast qualifier: Brian Kosiski
Polesitter: Brian Kosiski
Heat race winners: Corey Zeitner, Ben Schaller, Jason Wallace, , , , ,
Consolation race winners: Curt Schroeder, , ,
Next series race: July 18, I-80 Speedway (Greenwood, NE) $5,300