Starting from the pole, Rick Ravon – who spun out and gave away the win to Breuning last season – appeared to run away with the race, with Hamby in 2nd being pressured somewhat by Breuning. The pressure eased when Breuning spun coming out of Canada corner and Hamby seemed to close in a little on Ravon.
When Ravon lapped Anderson, the latter missed his braking marker and locked up, both cars touching. Ravon appeared to have some damage, as his laptimes dropped and he had trouble keeping up with Hamby, who had taken over the lead.
A few laps later, Ravon managed to take back the lead. After the pitstops, Hamby was close behind and turning up the pressure, but approaching Canada corner got a rear wheel in the grass and spun. He reached the pits, but left the proceedings. Breuning inherited 2nd, but Ravon’s lead was enough to remain ahead.
Meanwhile, further back Bill Smithem had an early battle with Steve Kubay, that ended with Kubay loosing the car exciting turn 5. Smithem went on to fill the final podium spot, scoring his best result this season.
- Rick Ravon
- Marc Breuning
- Bill Smithem