July 26
Dacotah Speedway,
Mandan, ND
Sanction: Structural Buildings WISSOTA Challenge Series (North Dakota Governor's Cup) - $2,000
Information provided by: Series and track reports (last updated July 27, 10:04 am)
Weiss gets first BBCS victory at Dacotah
North Dakota Governor's Cup
- Ricky Weiss
- Zach Johnson
- Jake Redetzke
- Jeff Wildung
- Eric Mass
- Jeremy Keller
- Scott Ward
- Pat Doar
- John Kaanta
- Tom Thompson
- David McDonald
- Hank Berry
- Chad Becker
- Mike Stadel
- Allen Kent
- Jason Storbakken
- Tyson Turnbull
- Paul Mueller
- Jim Harris
- Matt Gerlach-Smith
- Virgil Randall
- Dustin Burke
- Dan Henrikson
- Kelly Hample
- Steven Pfeifer
- Isaac Sondrol
Ricky Weiss picks up his first check on the Blaine Brothers Challenge Series for WISSOTA Late Models.
What won the race: Outdueling Friday winner and fellow front-row starter Zach Johnson, outside front-row starter Ricky Weiss of Winnipeg, Manitoba, led all 40 laps Saturday at Dacotah Speedway's Governor's Cup finale for his first career victory on the Blaine Brothers Challenge Series. Johnson, of Kensington, Minn., earned the overall Governor's Cup title by virtue of his 1-2 weekend finishes.
Key notes: Two cautions just past the midpoint slowed the racing. ... Jake Redetzke of Eau Claire, Wis., was third early, slipped out of the top five, then got back to third by halfway. ... Pat Doar of New Richmond, Wis., ran as high as fourth but ended up eighth. ... Blaine Brothers Challenge Series competitors are nearing the midpoint of a seven-race Western swing in WISSOTA touring action.
On the move: Eric Mass of Rapid City, S.D., charged from 14th to finish fifth.
Winner's sponsors: Weiss pilots a Bloomquist Race Car powered by a Pro Power Racing Engine that carries sponsorship from A.I.E. Mobility, Bell Mobility, Derrick's Sandblasting, Eibach Springs, Forest Flying Service, Hands On Excavating, J&C Trucking, Keewatin Truck Service, Metalz In Motion, New Vision Graphics, Speedworld Indoor Kart Track, Turk Enterprises and Wulff Pumps.
Points chase: Entering the race, John Kaanta of Elk Mound, Wis., and 210 points to lead Ricky Weiss (-3) and Jake Redetzke (-10).
Car count: 26
Polesitter: Zach Johnson
Heat race winners: Jeff Wildung, Ricky Weiss, Jake Redetzke
Provisional starters: Isaac Sondrol, Allen Kent
Next series race: August 18, Cedar Lake Speedway (New Richmond, WI) $2,500
Editor's note: Results and race details are unofficial.