Van Engen in convincing victory at I-90 Speedway

  • May 11, 2013
  • by Steve Zwemke

HARTFORD, S.D. -- The 3rd annual Loren Barstad Memorial presented by Automotive Services Inc. became a true full-night event this season as drivers raced for extra money to win in every division Saturday at the I-90 Speedcway.

Mitch Van Engen was a convincing winner in the USRA B-Mod feature. Van Engen, who has been an occasional visitor to I-90 Speedway, took control of the race after passing Tim Dann on the fourth lap.

Van Engen then went on to lap several cars en route to a commanding victory—his first ever at I-90 Speedway—which originated from the fifth row.

Harvey Vande Weerd ran second and Dave Kennedy, third, was the best of three Gary's Tire Service entries.

Kids Night is on the schedule for next Saturday, May 18, with free race car rides for kids prior to pre-race ceremonies.

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OFFICIAL RESULTS
USRA Weekly Racing Series
I-90 Speedway, Hartford, S.D.
Saturday, May 11, 2013

USRA B-MODS

“A” Feature: 1. Mitch Van Engen, 2. Harvey Vande Weerd, 3. Dave Kennedy, 4. Tim Dann, 5. Dudley Schroeder Jr., 6. Jeremiah Christensen, 7. Cody Ahrendt, 8. Michael Powell, 9. Marty Myers, 10. Dustin Kruse, 11. Nick Barger, 12. Cameron Vande Weerd, 13. Don Brady Jr., 14. Jared Nytroe, 15. Connor Vande Weerd, 16. Darin Noyes, 17. Zac Pruner, 18. Doug Wallis, 19. Craig Hanisch, 20. Casey Winquist.

“B” Feature: 1. Dustin Kruse, 2. Nick Barger, 3. Jared Nytroe, 4. Casey Winquist.

Heat winners: Tim Dann, Dudley Schroeder Jr., Dave Kennedy.