April 22
Winston Speedway,
Rothbury, MI
Sanction: Unsanctioned special events (Player Hater 35) - $1,500
Information provided by: Steve Datema and track reports (last updated April 23, 4:28 am)
VanderVeen rises late to capture Player Hater 35
Player Hater 35
- Ryan VanderVeen
- Rich Neiser
- Greg Gokey
- Tom Dusen
- Bill Bray
- Steve Fairbanks
- Steve Mcclees
- Paul Tucker
- Chris Nash
- C.J. Heskett
- Alan Vochaska
- Jeramy Lange
- Garrett Wiles
- Kyle Borgman
- Chad White
- Bob Shirk
- Brandon Thirlby
presented by
Steve Datema
Ryan VanderVeen's son joins him in victory lane at Winston Speedway.
What won the race: Ryan VanderVeen of Six Lakes, Mich., overtook Rich Neiser of Fruitport, Mich., with six laps remaining Friday at Winston Speedway to capture the Allstar Performance Player Hater 35. VanderVeen pocketed $1,500 in the unsanctioned season opener at Winston.
Key notes: VanderVeen won his second straight start; he captured Crystal Motor Speedway's season opener seven days earlier. ... Polesitter Greg Gokey of Buckley, Mich., led the first 19 laps, but a broken shock hampered him the rest of the way. ... Rich Neiser led laps 20-29 before VanderVeen took control. ... Six drivers completed 35 laps. ... Ninth-starting Brandon Thirlby pulled off without completing a lap in the feature when his car's nosepiece dug into the ground. ... Kenny Playter and Rob Taylor scratched from the feature lineup.
Winner's sponsors: VanderVeen's No. 23v is sponsored by Miller & Associates, LeFever Builders and VanderVeen's Auto Parts.
Car count: 19
Polesitter: Greg Gokey
Heat race winners: Garrett Wiles, Greg Gokey
Editor's note: Results and race details are unofficial.
