Chad Becker won at Sheyenne for his third career NLRA victory.
What won the race: Fifth-starting Chad Becker of Aberdeen, S.D., fought past polesitter Shane Edgington midrace to capture Sunday’s Northern LateModel Racing Association sanctioned event at Sheyenne Speedway. Curt Gelling was elevated to the runner-up spot after the disqualifications of apparent second- and third-place finishers Don Shaw and Dustin Strand.
Quotable: “I was just following ‘em around the bottom there, so I figured we had to try something on that restart,” Becker said. “So we were kind of feeling the top out, and I knew I could run up there. I just had to get a lot of steam up top and it worked out awesome. The car would driver anywhere."
Key notes: Becker had planned on competing at Casino Speedway, but that event rained out. ... Becker won his first career NLRA victory and first since July 14, 2010, at Red River Valley Speedway in West Fargo, N.D. ... Polesitter Shane Edginton ended up 16th. … The track is hosted the Northern LateModel Racing Association for the 13th time and just the second time since 2016.
On the move: Curt Gelling of Aberdeen, S.D., started 17th and finished second.
Winner's sponsors: Becker's MB Customs Race Car is powered by a Pro Power Race Engine and sponsored by Aberdeen Wings, Nickeson Harvesting, Buffalo Wings and Rings, Brad’s Auto Glass, Grote Sheet Metal, PM Auto Repair, Fastenal in Sioux Falls, Jay's Motorsports, Todd's Taxidermy, American Power & Communications Group, Ultimate Graphics, Mark Petersen and Sean & Jamie Shwartz.
Points chase: Heading to Sheyenne, Dustin Strand of Grand Forks, N.D., led the series with 1,802 points over Shane Edginton (1,794) and Brad Seng (1,760).
Current weather: Sunny, 61°F
Car count: 31
Polesitter: Shane Edginton
Heat race winners: Brody Troftgruben, Shane Edginton, Ryan Corbett, Dustin Strand, , , ,
Consolation race winners: Curt Gelling, Tom Corcoran, ,
Next series race: August 24, Greenbush Race Park (Greenbush, MN) $1,200