What won the race: Dustin Strand of Grand Forks, N.D., led all but one lap from the pole at Greenbush Race Park on Saturday, topping the Northern LateModel Racing Association field for $1,200. The victory is the 28th of Strand's career with the NLRA, further cementing himself as second on the tour's all-time win list.
Key notes: Fifth-starting Joey Pederson of East Grand Forks, Minn., led lap 20 on a restart, before settling for the runner-up position, 1.070 seconds behind Strand. ... The NLRA's all-time victory leader and four-time Greenbush winner, Brad Seng of Grand Forks, N.D., finished third. ... Jason Strand of Portland, N.D., ran inside the top-five all race and finished fifth. ... NLRA series point leader Mike Greseth of Harwood, N.D., finished seventh. ... Saturday's feature, the third of five scheduled NLRA visits to Greenbush Race Park this season and the tour’s 36th overall visit to the Roseau County oval, was slowed by two cautions and lasted 14 minutes, with 14 competitors completing all 25 laps.
On the move: Joey Pederson of East Grand Forks, Minn., started fifth and finished second.
Winner's sponsors: Strand's No. 71 is sponsored by Bemidji Marine, Bemidji Welders Supply, Carr's Grain Service, Double Deuce Bar & Grill, Forest Flying Service, Generations Salon, Keewatin Truck Service, Naastad Acres, Q&Z Plumbing @ Heating, Sam's Auto Body, Shocker Hitch, Shocks by Hammer, Walhalla Building Center, Gorsuch Performance Solutions and Stop Tech Brakes.
Points chase: Before Greenbush: 1. Mike Greseth (2,156); 2. Brody Troftgruben (2,124); 3. Ryan Kereluk (1,832); 4. Brad Seng (1,802); 5. Cole Schill (1,764).
Car count: 17
Polesitter: Dustin Strand
Heat race winners: Jason Strand, Brad Seng, Ryan Kereluk, , , , ,
Next series race: August 20, Devils Lake Speedway (Doyon, ND) $1,200