Mike Greseth carries the checkers after his River Cities victory.
What won the race: Mike Greseth of Harwood, N.D., overtook race-long leader Dustin Strand on lap 17 and never looked back, winning Friday's $1,250 Northern LateModel Racing Association stop at River Cities Speedway. Two-time reigning series champion, Greseth tallied his second tour victory of the season and the 13th of his career.
Key notes: After leading the first 16 laps, apparent second place finisher, Strand, of Grand Forks, N.D., was disqualified in postrace technical inspection. ... Finishing nearly five seconds behind Greseth, fifth-starting Tyler Peterson inherited the runner-up spot. ... Pole-starting Brad Seng faded to finish fourth. ... Greg Moore advanced six positions and finished seventh. ... Jason Strand gained eight spots and finished eighth. ... Friday's 10-minute feature was slowed by one caution and saw 14 drivers complete 25 laps with all 24 running at the finish.
On the move: Brody Troftgruben of Grand Forks, N.D., started 10th and finished third.
Winner's sponsors: Greseth’s Rocket Chassis is sponsored by Quality Engine, Innovative Air, Morton Buildings, T&S Custom Homes, Stremick Trucking, York Furnaces, Superior Customs, Midea Ductless Air Conditioners, Schaeffer’s Oil and Shatter X.
Points chase: After River Cities: 1. Mike Greseth (3,044); 2. Brad Seng (2,964); 3. Dustin Strand (2,914); T4. Shane Edginton (2,856); T4. Brody Troftgruben (2,856).
Current weather: Clear, 57°F
Car count: 28
Polesitter: Brad Seng
Heat race winners: Dustin Strand, Mike Greseth, Bryce Sward, Tyler Peterson, , , ,
Consolation race winners: Dan Dowling, , ,
Provisional starters: Terry Nelson, Casey Stremick, ,
Next series race: July 29, Greenbush Race Park (Greenbush, MN) $1,250