May 7
Quincy Raceway,
Quincy, IL
Sanction: Midwest Big 10 Series (Scottie 43) - $2,000
Information provided by: Patrick Davis and track reports (last updated May 12, 3:11 am)
Gundaker captures Scottie 43 victory at Quincy
Scottie 43
- Gordy Gundaker
- Michael Kloos
- Rickey Frankel
- Denny Woodworth
- Jamie Wilson
- Rusty Griffaw
- Jason Perry
- Derek Fetter
- Jason Suhre
- Matt Shannon
- Greg Kimmons
- Cole Swibold
- Ron McQuerry
- Mike Hammerle
- Dewayne Kiefer
- Mark Voigt
- Robbie Bauman Jr.
- Alan Westling
- Rusty Schlenk
- Daryn Klein
- Mark Burgtorf
A happy Gordy Gundaker talks about his $2,000 victory at Quincy.
What won the race: Gordy Gundaker of St. Charles, Mo., raced to a Midwest Big 10 Series victory holding off Michael Kloos of Trenton, lll., to capture the Scottie 43 victory at Quincy Raceway. Gundaker led the final 26 laps of the 40-lapper and won by 1.26 seconds. He earned $2,000 for his first series victory.
Quotable: "I love coming back here in front of these great fans," Gundaker told Steve Eighinger of the Herald-Whig. “I love it here. This is like my second home, and it's even greater when you can win."
Key notes: Gundaker notched his first feature victory since a weekly triumph May 21, 2016, at Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 in Pevely, Mo. ... The win was Gundaker's third A-main victory at Quincy. ... The Scottie is held in honor of the late Albert Scott and his family. The Scott family built the track and operated it for more than 30 years. ... Previous winners of the Scottie include McKay Wenger (’16); Mark Burgtorf (’15); and Bobby Pierce (’14). ... Saturday’s Big 10 opener at Belle-Clair Speedway in Belleville, Ill., was rained out.
On the move: Rusty Griffaw of Festus, Mo., finished sixth after starting 13th.
Winner's sponsors: Gundaker's Pierce Race Car is powered by a Gaerte Engine and sponsored by Millard Family Chapel, Lucas Oil, McKay Corporation NAPA Auto Parts, Keyser Mfg. and High Caliber Graphics.
Points chase: Brian Diveley of Springfield, Ill., is the three-time and reigning series champion.
Car count: 22
Fast qualifier: Jason Perry
Time: 13.303 seconds
Polesitter: Rickey Frankel
Heat race winners: Michael Kloos, Rusty Schlenk, Gordy Gundaker
Next series race: May 19, Lincoln Speedway (Lincoln, IL) $1,200
Editor's note: Results and race details are unofficial.