Mitch McGrath gets rolling before his victory at Plymouth.
What won the race: Mitch McGrath of Waukesha, Wis., overtook his cousin Taylor Scheffler on the final lap Saturday at Plymouth Dirt Track on the DiscountShopTowels.com Dirt Kings Tour. Recording his fifth career Dirt Kings Tour victory, the fourth-starting McGrath earned $1,500.
Key notes: McGrath briefly lost the second spot to Nick Anvelink in the closing laps before making his winning move. ... McGrath went past Taylor Scheffler in the inside lane in turn two on the final lap. ... The runner-up led 29 of 30 laps. ... Justin Ritchie took his car to Sheboygan Falls High School earlier in the week as part of the Dirt Kings Tour Education Engagement Program presented by Wehrs Machine; students attending were given a free ticket to the Plymouth event. ... Jensen Sales & Service was the night's trophy sponsor.
On the move: Justin Ritchie of New London, Wis., started 13th and finished seventh.
Winner's sponsors: McGrath’s Rocket Chassis is powered by a Pro Power Racing Engine and sponsored by Sorce Services, Diamond Jim’s Auto Sales, Behling Racing Equipment, Matco Tools by Mike Formella, Suburban Drywall and Mike Mataragas Enterprises.
Points chase: Heading to Plymouth, Nick Anvelink had 337 points to lead Brett Swedberg (317), Justin Ritchie (279), Troy Springborn (275) and Ron Berna (270).
Current weather: Mostly Cloudy, 63°F
Car count: 26
Polesitter: Troy Springborn
Heat race winners: Taylor Scheffler, Troy Springborn, Justin Reed, , , , ,
Consolation race winners: Turk Letizia, , ,
Next series race: September 21, Outagamie Speedway (Seymour, WI) $1,500