August 8
Nodak Speedway,
Minot, ND
Sanction: Northern LateModel Racing Association - $1,200
Information provided by: Series and track reports (last updated August 8, 11:23 pm)
Becker wins tight NLRA thriller at Nodak
- Chad Becker
- Cole Schill
- Brody Troftgruben
- Shane Edginton
- Steven Pfeifer
- Kevin Robertson
- Tim Perkins
- Jeff Hapala
- Bryce Sward
- Paul Mueller
- Steve Anderson
- Blake Anderson
- Kreig Kasin
- Donavon Sorenson
- Cole Babcock
- Erik Robertson
- Chris Seekings
- Dylan Barnhardt
- Mike Greseth
What won the race: Sixth-starting Chad Becker of Aberdeen, S.D., overtook race-long leader Brody Troftgruben on a lap-23 restart and led the final two laps of Sunday's Northern LateModel Racing Association feature at Nodak Speedway. Becker grabbed his fourth career NLRA victory, edging Cole Schill by less than two-tenths of a second with Troftgruben close in third.
Key notes: Brody Troftgruben, looking for his second series victory, led 23 laps but was overtaken on the final restart. ... Mike Greseth, who entered the event leading NLRA points, was the first retiree. ... Tim Perkins was seventh in his first NLRA feature start. ... A dozen drivers were running at the finish. ... Nodak hosted NLRA competitors for the 15th time. ... Shane Edginton of Winnipeg, Manitoba, won Saturday's NLRA event at Greenbush (Minn.) Race Park. ... The track asked attendees to Turn Nodak Pink in support of the Trinity Health Foundation providing support to local patients with a diagnosis of cancer.
On the move: Kevin Robertson of Enderlin, N.D., started 17th and finished sixth.
Winner's sponsors: Becker’s MB Customs Race Car is powered by a Pro Power Race Engine and sponsored by Aberdeen Wings, Grote Sheet Metal, PM Auto Repair, Brad’s Auto Glass, Fastenal of Sioux Falls, Buffalo Wings and Rings, Mark Petersen, Todd’s Taxidermy, Ultimate Graphics, Nickeson Angus Ranch, American Power, RBL Landscaping and Daly Construction.
Points chase: Heading to Nodak, Mike Greseth of Harwood, N.D., had a two-point lead on Shane Edginton.
Current weather: Clear, 79°F
Car count: 19
Polesitter: Steve Anderson
Heat race winners: Steve Anderson, Chad Becker, Steven Pfeifer
Next series race: August 14, Jamestown Speedway (Jamestown, ND) $1,200
Editor's note: Results and race details are unofficial.