What won the race: Fourth-starting Don Shaw of Ham Lake, Minn. topped John Kaanta in Friday night’s Dick Johanneck Memorial at I-94 Speedway. Taking the checkers ahead of John Kaanta and Jeff Wildung, Shaw bagged $4,586.
Key notes: Shaw finished 3.497 seconds ahead of Kaanta. ... Shaw now has six victories and seven top-fives in seven starts at I-94 this season. ... Twenty-one of the 24 starters finished the race, with 16 completing all 30 laps. ... I-94 Speedway hosted its first Dick Johanneck Memorial for WISSOTA Late Models.
On the move: Ryan Mikkelson of Alexandria, Minn. started 17th and finished eighth.
Winner's sponsors: Shaw's Billy Moyer Victory Race Car has a Vic Hill Racing Engine and sponsorship from Shaw Trucking, Blaine Brothers, Sure Step, Dehn Oil, Northern Metal Recycling, SIDUMP’R Trailer Co., Village Bank and Lube-Tech.
Points chase: Entering the weekend, Don Shaw (659 points) of Ham Lake, Minn., led the track standings ahead of Shawn Meyer (657), Casey Meyer (653), Kevin Robertson (641) and Greg Meyer (621).
Current weather: Clear, 66°F
Car count: 43
Polesitter: Steve Laursen
Heat race winners: John Kaanta, Don Shaw, Rick Hanestad, Steve Laursen, Jeff Wildung, , , ,
Consolation race winners: Bryce Sward, Thomas Weisgram, ,
Next series race: September 6, River Cities Speedway (Grand Forks, ND) $9,200