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October 12

I-80 Speedway,

Greenwood, NE

Sanction: Malvern Bank West Series (Speedway Motors Cornhusker Classic ) - $3,000

Information provided by: Series and track reports (last updated October 13, 1:13 pm)

Leighton captures Malvern Bank finale

Speedway Motors Cornhusker Classic

Bill Leighton Jr.
Tad Pospisil
Andrew Kosiski
Robbie Andersen
Corey Zeitner
Ben Schaller
Josh Krug
Gary Brown Jr.
Kyle Berck
J.C. Wyman
Jacob Hobscheidt
Zach Zeitner
Josh Leonard
Jason O'Brien
Nate Beyenhof
Dylan Schmer
Jim Johnson
Brian Kosiski
Brad Perdue
Troy Daly
Curt Schroeder
Chad Holladay
Gary Webb
Paul Conrad

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Bill Leighton heads to victory in the Speedway Motors Cornhusker Classic.

What won the race: Outside front-row starter Bill Leighton Jr. of La Vista, Neb., topped seventh-starting Tad Pospisil of Norfolk, Neb., to score a $3,000 Malvern Bank Super Late Model Series victory in I-80 Speedway's Speedway Motors Cornhusker Classic. Kyle Berck wrapped up his seventh series title.

Key notes: Leighton notched his 15th career Malvern Bank victory, his first since July 19, 2018, at I-80. … Runner-up finisher Tad Pospisil won the undercard Limited Late Model feature.

On the move: In capturing his second championship in a row and seventh overall, Kyle Berck of Marquette, Neb., started 17th and finished ninth.

Winner's sponsors: Leighton’s Mark Wright Racing Black Diamond Chassis is powered by a Scott Bailey Race Engine and sponsored by Taylor Quik Pik, Duros Dent Works, Wright’s Feedyard and Billy’s Cafes.

Points chase: Champion Kyle Berck ended the season with 1,722 points to top Ben Schaller (1,672) and Bill Leighton Jr. (1,664).

Current weather: Clear, 52°F

Car count: 30

Polesitter: Robbie Andersen

Heat race winners: Robbie Andersen, Andrew Kosiski, Bill Leighton Jr., J.C. Wyman, , , ,

Consolation race winners: Kyle Berck, Troy Daly, ,

Editor's note: Results and race details are unofficial.