6/1/2019
Dacotah Speedway
THORNTON JR SURVIVES 100 LAPS FOR IRON MAN WIN
The IMCA Modifieds ended the weekend with a 100 lap, $5,000 to win feature. When the green flag waved, Ricky Thornton Jr drove away from the field and quickly started lapping cars. Thornton’s large lead quickly disappeared on lap 21 for a spin in turn four. On the restart, Tom Berry Jr slipped by Thornton and pulled away until the mandatory lap 50 caution. During the caution, drivers and crews were allowed to add tear offs and fuel however, if they changed tires or made adjustments to the car, they would be sent to the rear of the field. On the restart, Thornton retook the lead and pulled away. Marlyn Seidler made a late race pass on Robert Hellebust to grab third. Hellebust then started to fade as the laps wound down. When the checkered flag waved, Hellebust held off Casey Arneson and Jeremy Keller for fourth. Marlyn Seidler finished third while Tom Berry Jr settled for second behind feature winner Ricky Thornton Jr.
Article Credit: Becca Rattei
Submitted By: Becca Rattei