An exultant Andrew Kosiski after his $4,000 victory at I-80 Speedway.
What won the race: Polesitter Andrew Kosiski of Omaha, Neb., rolled to a $4,000 Malvern Bank Series victory Saturday at I-80 Speedway on the second day of the track's Spring Meltdown weekend. He took the checkers 1.760 seconds ahead of runner-up Josh Leonard to record his second career Malvern Bank Series triumph.
Quotable: "I got lucky with the draw, but I still think we had a really fast race car," Kosiski said. "I knew we were a little off Friday night and I thought I knew what it needed, and it really came to life there."
Key notes: Kosiski was never seriously challenged in racing to the checkered flag at the track promoted by his father Joe. ... Saturday's event wrapped up the Malvern Bank Super Late Model Series-sanctioned Spring Meltdown weekend at 1-80 Speedway. ... The track hosted twin features on Friday with Tad Pospisil and Bill Leighton Jr., each grabbing $1,500 victories.
On the move: Zach Zeitner of Bellevue, Neb., started 19th and finished ninth.
Winner's sponsors: Kosiski's MB Customs car is sponsored by Certified Transmission, Kosiski Auto Parts, All Makes Collision, 4Seams Academy, Omni Inventive Care, Select Auto, Nebraska Bullnose, We'll Smoke U BBQ, Malvern Bank.
Points chase: Kosiski grabbed the tour's points lead with his victory.
Current weather: Clear, 61°F
Car count: 26
Polesitter: Andrew Kosiski
Heat race winners: Charlie McKenna, Justin Zeitner, , , , ,
Consolation race winners: Zach Zeitner, , ,
Next series race: April 17, Hamilton County Speedway (Webster City, IA) $3,000