Dustin Strand climbs from his car after winning at Greenbush.
What won the race: Leading flag-to-flag at Greenbush Raceway Park, Dustin Strand of Grand Forks, N.D., topped Shane Edginton and Joey Pederson to win Saturday’s Northern Late Model Racing Association-sanctioned Rumble at the Bush. Strand finished 1.161 seconds ahead of Edginton.
Key notes: It was Strand’s third series win of the season. He now has 21 career NLRA victories, good enough for fifth on the tour’s all-time win list. … Strand previously won at Greenbush June 23, 2018. … Sprint car ace Donny Schatz of Fargo, N.D., has three wins this season also. … Thirteen of the 15 starters finished the race, with eight completing all 25 laps. … Only three events remain in the tour’s 2019 season.
On the move: Joey Pederson of East Grand Forks, Minn., started sixth and finished third.
Winner's sponsors: Strand's Millenium MRT Chassis is powered by a Ben Adams Racing Engine and sponsored by RH Rebel Storage, Q&Z Plumbing & Heating, Keewatin Truck Service, Red Headed Rebel Brew, McCaughan Builders, Bemidji Welders Supply, Troy Pecka Trucking, Newgard Insurance, Generations Salon & Spa, Forest Flying Service and Altru’s Sports Advantage.
Points chase: Dustin Strand (1,802 points) of East Grand Forks, Minn., leads Shane Edginton (1,794), Brad Seng (1,760), Brody Troftgruben (1,496) and Mike Balcaen (1,438).
Current weather: Sunny, 79°F
Car count: 15
Heat race winners: Bill Mooney, Dustin Strand, , , , ,
Next series race: August 31, Viking Speedway (Alexandria, MN) $1,200