Mitch McGrath takes a victory lap at Outagamie.
What won the race: Denying his cousin Taylor Scheffler a victory for the second straight series race, Mitch McGrath of Waukesha, Wis., led the final 14 laps of Saturday's caution-free DiscountShopTowels.com Dirt Kings Tour stop at Outagamie Speedway. He won his second consecutive series victory and sixth of his career in pocketing $1,250.
Key notes: Taylor Scheffler led from the pole before Turk Letizia took command on the seventh lap. ... Scheffler regained the lead a few laps later, but the fourth-starting McGrath took command near halfway. ... A week earlier, McGrath overtook Scheffler on the last lap for a victory at Plymouth Dirt Track. ... Ron Berna and Nick Anvelink tied for Seubert Summer Series Triple Crown miniseries points among the three series races at Outagamie; the miniseries paid $5,000 among the top 15 drivers. ... The tour wraps up the season Sept. 26 at 141 Speedway.
On the move: Justin Ritchie of New London, Wis., started sixth and finished third.
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: After Outagamie, Nick Anvelink (424 points) of Navarino, Wis., leads Brett Swedberg (400), Justin Ritchie (368), Troy Springborn (364) and Ron Berna (339).
Current weather: Mostly Cloudy, 74°F
Car count: 27
Polesitter: Taylor Scheffler
Heat race winners: Ron Berna, Brett Swedberg, Turk Letizia, Justin Ritchie, , , ,
Consolation race winners: Chris Engels, , ,
Next series race: September 26, 141 Speedway (Francis Creek, WI) $1,500