What won the race: Second-starting Tyler Peterson of Hickson, N.D., took the lead for good with an inside move out of turn four on lap 37 and paced the final four circuits to win Saturday's $6,363 Dacotah Insurance Rumble at Brown County Speedway. A modified standout, Peterson earned his second victory in as many nights at Aberdeen.
Quotable: “I spun out (into turn one) using the whole track, making sure I won that thing,” Peterson said. “Chad (Becker), him and (Cole) Searing, they’re weekly racers here and it’s the first time I’ve ever raced a Late Model here. We got out front and I’m like ‘man, we’re a little too tight to be running the bottom’ and then about 10 to go (Becker) started getting really tight and my car freed-up a little bit, so I was able to run the bottom.”
Key notes: After winning Friday's $2,563 NLRA-sanctioned weekend opener, Peterson led twice for a total of six laps (4-5, 37-40), winning by a scant 0.324 of a second over Cole Searing; Searing contended for the win earlier in Saturday's NLRA-sanctioned qualifier before settling for fifth in that race. ... Winner of the Rumble in 2020, Chad Becker led laps 15-36 before being overtaken by Peterson and finishing third at his home track. ... Defending Rumble winner Bryce Sward advanced four positions and finished seventh. ... John Seng started 19th and finished ninth. ... After earning his first career NLRA victory and $2,563 earlier in Saturday's qualifier, pole-starting Chase Gelling led twice for 12 laps (1-3, 6-14) before fading to finish 13th. ... In total, there were four lead changes among three leaders (Gelling, Becker and Peterson). ... Saturday's Rumble feature also served as the Dennis Moser Tribute Race and was slowed by three cautions, lasting 21 minutes, with 15 drivers completing all 40 laps. ... Combined with Saturday's NLRA-sanctioned qualifier, there were 10 total lead changes on the night with each race featuring three different leaders.
On the move: Mike Greseth of Harwood, N.D., started 15th and finished fifth.
Winner's sponsors: Peterson’s Rocket Chassis is powered by a Corky Thomas Race Engine and carries sponsorship from Enclave, Quick-Lift, TP Fabricating, AllFab Railings & Metalworks, Powdercoat Specialists and Slider Shots Media.
Current weather: Broken Clouds, 66°F
Car count: 41
Polesitter: Chase Gelling