July 22
Merritt Speedway,
Lake City, MI
Sanction: DIRTcar Racing (non-touring) (Ed Vanduinen Wood Tic) - $4,000
Information provided by: Steve Datema and track reports (last updated July 24, 11:24 am)
Marcoullier collects $4,000 Wood Tic victory
Ed Vanduinen Wood Tic
- Dona Marcoullier
- David Mielke
- Nick Kurtz
- David Hill
- Greg Gokey
- Andrew Terrill
- Mike Vandermark
- Michael Luberda Jr.
- Travis Stemler
- Wade Witherspoon
- Kory Maurice
- Kyle Borgman
- Josh Knoll
- J.C. Witherspoon
- Steve Nieuwenhuis
- Jeremy Tulick
- Brad Harden
- Bob Timmer
- Steven Hilliker
- Kyle Roberts
- Bob Hammar
- Mike Staszak
Dona Marcoullier waves the checkers in victory lane.
What won the race: Former track champ Dona Marcoullier of Houghton, Lake., Mich., earned $4,000 Sunday at Merritt Speedway in the 30th annual Ed Vanduinen Wood Tic. Marcoullier took the checkers ahead of David Mielke and Nick Kurtz.
Key notes: Marcoullier won the Wood Tic for the sixth time. ... Car owner Chad Finley got his third Wood Tic in a row. ... Track points leader Eric Spangler was suspended from the event because of a team member's comments on Facebook, Spangler's team announced. ... Saturday's action was rained out and rescheduled for Sunday. ... Prelims were run Friday. ... The 30th annual Ed Vanduinen Wood Tic honors the track founder.
On the move: Travis Stemler of Ionia, Mich., started 18th and finished ninth.
Winner's sponsors: Marcoullier's Rocket Chassis is sponsored by Northside Services, Michigan Steel and Trim, Randall's Collision, Northside Towing, Roscommon Auto Recyclers, Dennis Craft Construction, Affordable Tire, and Allstar Performance.
Points chase: Heading to the Wood Tic, Eric Spangler (205 points) of Lake City, Mich., led track standings over Nick Kurtz (196) and Andrew Terrill (188).
Car count: 29
Fast qualifier: Nick Kurtz
Time: 13.782 seconds
Polesitter: Greg Gokey
Dash winner: David Mielke
Heat race winners: David Mielke, Travis Stemler, Nick Kurtz, Mike Vandermark
Editor's note: Results and race details are unofficial.