Merritt Speedway owner Mike Blackmer congratulates Dona Marcoullier.
What won the race: Keeping Logan Nickerson and Brandon Thirlby at bay after a late-race caution, second-starting Dona Marcoullier of Houghton Lake, Mich., claimed the $10,000 Allstar Performance Challenge victory on Sunday night at Merritt Speedway. He finished 1.125 seconds ahead of Nickerson.
Key notes: Winner of a $5,000 feature at Merritt Speedway on May 15, Chad Finley of Lansing, Mich., finished fifth. ... Fourteen drivers completed all 50 laps. ... Merritt hosted the third race of the season on the Allstar Performance Challenge Series following Friday’s rained-out event at Tri-City in Auburn, Mich.
On the move: Dan Wallace of Toledo, Ohio, started 17th and finished 10th.
Winner's sponsors: Marcoullier’s Black Diamond Chassis is powered by a Ryhne Competition Engine with sponsorship from Patrick Plumbing, Dennis Craft Construction, Rosebrugh Construction, Jimmy’s Collision, Todd Roseburg Trucking, Randall’s Collision, Roscommon Auto Recyclers, McBain Body Shop, Wilds True Value, Quickcar Racing, Allstar Performance and KBC Graphics.
Points chase: Entering the event, Dona Marcoullier (151 points) of Houghton Lake, Mich., led Logan Nickerson (136), David Mielke (129), Mike Vandermark Jr. (129) and Chad Finley (124).
Current weather: Clear, 68°F
Car count: 28
Fast qualifier: Brandon Thirlby
Time: 14.027 seconds
Polesitter: Cody Bauer
Dash winner: Cody Bauer
Heat race winners: Travis Stemler, David Mielke, Dona Marcoullier, , , , ,