Tom Sprague Jr.'s father, Winston's promoter, joins him in victory lane.
What won the race: Tom Sprague Jr. of North Muskegon, Mich., outdueled two-time Sunoco American Late Model Series champion Rusty Schlenk of McClure, Ohio, for his first career ALMS victory at Winston Speedway, earning $2,000. ALMS points leader Ryan Unzicker led until turn-three wreck blocked the track, forcing him to the exit the track; he never returned.
Key notes: The Sunoco American Late Model Series closed its April stretch at Winston Speedway. ... Runner-up finisher Rusty Schlenk was the winner of the April 18 ALMS event at Eldora Speedway and the winner of last year's series stop at Winston. ... Rich Neiser of Fruitport, Mich., was the 2014 track champion at Winston. He finished 11th.
Winner's sponsors: Sprague's MasterSbilt Race Car is sponsored by A&A Manfufacturing Chassis Components, Allstar Performance and Landrum Performance Springs.
Points chase: Entering Friday's event, Ryan Unzicker of El Paso, Ill., had 223 points over Chris Simpson (216) and Steve Casebolt (208).
Car count: 20
Heat race winners: Brian Ruhlman, Steve Fairbanks, , , , ,
Next series race: May 8, Kankakee County Speedway (Kankakee, IL) $2,000