July 3
Merritt Speedway,
Lake City, MI
Sanction: Allstar Performance Challenge Series - $10,000
Information provided by: Series and track reports (last updated July 4, 12:19 am)
Marcoullier earns $10,000 payday at Merritt
- Dona Marcoullier
- Rusty Schlenk
- Eric Spangler
- Brandon Thirlby
- Logan Nickerson
- Colin Shipley
- Greg Gokey
- Travis Stemler
- Cody Bauer
- Ryan Lanphierd
- Kyle Novak
- Dave Baker
- Brian Speelman
- Rod Laney
- Josh Henderschott
- Steve Nieuwenhuis
- Jim Billett
- Mike Vandermark
- Carter Murday
- Chad Foster
- Chad Hunt
- Rylee Knoll
What won the race: Stealing the race lead from pole sitter Rusty Schlenk of McClure, Ohio, just past halfway, Dona Marcoullier of Houghton Lake, Mich., led the remainder of Sunday's Allstar Performance Challenge Series feature at Merritt Speedway, earning a $10,000 payday.
Key notes: Marcoullier, a multi-time track champion at Merritt, earned his second Allstar Performance Challenge Series victory of the season. ... Series points leader Travis Stemler of Ionia, Mich., finished eighth after starting fifth in the 40-lapper. ... Eric Spangler won Saturday's $4,000-to-win series feature event. ... Cody Bauer of Farwell, Mich., won May 29's tour visit. ... Merritt hosts the DIRTcar Summer Nationals on July 23.
On the move: Eric Spangler of Lake City, Mich., started eighth and finished third.
Winner's sponsors: Marcoullier’s Black Diamond Chassis is powered by a Ryhne Competition Engine with sponsorship from Patrick Plumbing, Dennis Craft Construction, Rosebrugh Construction, Jimmy’s Collision, Todd Roseburg Trucking, Randall’s Collision, Roscommon Auto Recyclers, McBain Body Shop, Wilds True Value, Quickcar Racing, Allstar Performance and KBC Graphics.
Points chase: Entering the weekend: 1. Travis Stemler (288); 2. Eric Spangler (275); 3. Dona Marcoullier (271); 4. Brandon Thirlby (266); 5. Greg Gokey (261).
Current weather: Clear, 75°F
Car count: 23
Fast qualifier: Greg Gokey
Time: 13.566 seconds
Polesitter: Rusty Schlenk
Heat race winners: Rusty Schlenk, Dona Marcoullier, Brandon Thirlby
Next series race: August 5, Merritt Speedway (Lake City, MI) $34,000
Editor's note: Results and race details are unofficial.