Justin Zeitner had a big crowd in victory lane in Slayton, Minn.
What won the race: Fourth-starting Justin Zeitner of Malvern, Iowa, remained on a hot streak in Repairable Vehicles.com Tri-State Series competition, cruising to win the Hub City Rumble at Murray County Speedway on Saturday and collecting $1,500 while wrapping up the series championship.
Key notes: The victory is the 11th of Zeitner's career with the Tri-State Series and further adds to his lead as the six-year tour's all-time winner. The triumph is Zeitner's ninth in 21 series races this season and his fifth in the last seven, solidifying the 2021 Tri-State championship. ... Third-starting John Kaanta of Elk Mound, Wis., finished in the runner-up position. ... Entering Saturday having won two of the last three Tri-State Series events, Nick Beyenhof of Rock Rapids, Iowa, started and finished fifth. ... Saturday's feature, the first-ever Tri-State event at Murray County and the series' season-finale, was shortened by three laps after lasting 30 minutes, with 12 competitors completing all 22 laps.
On the move: Blair Nothdurft of Renner, S.D., started 15th and finished third.
Winner's sponsors: Zeitner’s No. 62 is sponsored by Zeitner and Sons Refrigerated Transport, CIT and Wise Racing Enterprises.
Points chase: Justin Zeitner wrapped up the series championship.
Current weather: Broken Clouds, 73°F
Car count: 18
Polesitter: Brad Vogt
Heat race winners: John Kaanta, Justin Zeitner, Brad Vogt, , , , ,