4/26/2019
Dacotah Speedway
Reed Holds Off Zenz at the Line
Stan Thompson led the field to the green flag in the IMCA Sport Compact feature. Thompson started to pull away as Greg Zenz passed Craig Kastner for fourth. Zenz quickly passed Alex Thompson for third but got loose, allowing Alex Thompson to retake the position. Zenz regathered his momentum and passed Alex Thompson for third once more. With just a few laps to go, leader Stan Thompson started to suddenly slow, allowing Andy Reed and Greg Zenz to catch him in a hurry. It was a brief three car battle for the win until Reed grabbed the lead with two laps to go. Zenz quickly passed Stan Thompson for second and challenged Reed for the lead. Racing out of turn four and coming to the checkered flag, they raced side by side for the win. Officials declared Andy Reed the feature winner as he narrowly edged Greg Zenz at the finish line. Craig Kastner held off Ken Sandberg for third while Chris Lael finished fifth. Stan Thompson, who led most of the race, held on to finish sixth.
After the conclusion of the IMCA Sport Compact feature, tech officials disqualified second place Greg Zenz and fifth place Chris Lael for illegal parts and modifications.
Article Credit: Becca Rattei
Submitted By: Becca Rattei
