Dustin Sorensen (19) and Tyler Bruening (16) battle for the lead.
What won the race: Overtaking polesitter and race-long leader Tyler Bruening with six laps remaining, Dustin Sorensen of Rochester, Minn., captured the King of the Bullring 40 at Winneshiek Raceway to complete a sweep of the Wabam Dirt Kings Tour. Sorensen earned $5,000 in the tour's debut at Bruening's hometown track.
Key notes: Sorensen won his fourth career Dirt Kings feature; he won the previous night at Mississippi Thunder Speedway in Fountain City, Wis. ... Hometown driver Tyler Bruening led the first 34 laps and ended up 0.656 of a second behind Sorensen. ... Six cars completed 40 laps. ... Chad Simpson scratched after hot laps.
On the move: Spencer Diercks of Davenport, Iowa, started 10th and finished sixth.
Winner's sponsors: Sorensen’s Longhorn Chassis by DSR carries sponsorship from J&S Repair, Heavy Hitch, Altenburg Construction - Slat Replacement Professionals, Paulson Rock Products and Stussy Construction, Rochester Chevrolet, CBR Drilling, 63 Club, GunShepherd.com, Bilstein Shocks and Yaggy Specialized Truck Service.
Points chase: After Winneshiek: 1. Nick Anvelink (182); 2. Brett Swedberg (140); 3. Bill Edler (112); 4. Turk Letizia (102); 5. Dustin Sorensen (100).
Current weather: Scattered Clouds, 61°F
Car count: 21
Fast qualifier: Dustin Sorensen
Time: 13.828 seconds
Polesitter: Tyler Bruening
Heat race winners: Dustin Sorensen, Jake Timm, Tyler Bruening, , , , ,
Next series race: June 22, 141 Speedway (Francis Creek, WI) $4,600