Brandon Hunter takes the checkers at Tri-State Speedway.
What won the race: Outrunning polesitter Larry Campbell, outside front-row starter Brandon Hunter of Alma, Ark., picked up his second Malvern Bank Cash Money Super Dirt Series win of the season. Hunter earned $1,000 for winning the tour’s portion of Saturday’s 40th annual Spooker at Tri-State Speedway, while Campbell settled for second.
Key notes: Heat winner and 11-time series winner this season Brad Looney of Republic, Mo., finished 18th. ... The race was originally set for Friday, but inclement weather and saturated grounds pushed it back a day. … Tri-State hosts a $2,000-to-win program for unsanctioned Super Late Models on Sunday.
On the move: Jim Fulp of Aurora, Mo., started 22nd and finished eighth.
Winner's sponsors: Hunter's MastersBilt Race Car has a Billy Hunter Race Engine and sponsorship from Specialty Woodworks & Tile, Nipp's Garage, JRT and Grote Family Dental.
Points chase: Entering the race, Brad Looney (1,064 points) of Republic, Mo., led Cole Wells (873), Michael Maggard (851), Jon Driskill (7288) and Dustin Mooneyham (710).
Current weather: Clear, 49°F
Car count: 24
Polesitter: Larry Campbell
Heat race winners: Larry Campbell, Brad Looney, Steve Holzkamper, , , , ,
Next series race: October 19, Midway Speedway (Lebanon, MO) $1,000