June 7
Tri-City Motor Speedway,
Auburn, MI
Sanction: Unsanctioned special events (Midland Steel Late Model Special) - $5,019
Information provided by: Track reports (last updated June 9, 10:27 pm)
Marcoullier collects $5,019 at Tri-City Motor
Midland Steel Late Model Special
- Dona Marcoullier
- Eric Spangler
- Brandon Thirlby
- Alex Hupert
- Ryan VanderVeen
- Derrick Hilliker
- Kyle Roberts
- David Hilliker
- David Mielke
- Travis Stemler
- Steven Hilliker
- Andrew Terrill
- Mike Staszak
- Isaac Wolfgang
- Rich Neiser
- Cody Bauer
- Carl Ries
- Tom Sprague Jr.
- Dave Bowen
- Torrey Ahrens
- Ryan Lanphierd
- Kris Patterson Jr.
Tri-City Motor Speedway
Dona Marcoullier got the checkered flag and a lucky fan picked up $100.
What won the race: Outside front-row starter Dona Marcoullier of Houghton Lake, Mich., cruised to a $5,019 victory Friday at Tri-City Motor Speedway. He took the checkers 1.147 seconds ahead of Eric Spangler in the Midland Steel-sponsored special event.
Key notes: Marcoullier's is the track's all-time winningest driver. ... The scheduled 51-lapper was shortened to 44 laps. ... Polesitter David Hilliker slipped back to finish eighth. ... David Mielke was among drivers holding the runner-up spot; he finished ninth. ... Area Blood drive donors received a free admission ticket; a blood drive was held in the track's parking lot prior to the event.
On the move: Alex Hupert of Augres, Mich., started 17th and finished fourth.
Winner's sponsors: Marcoullier’s Club 29 Race Car is powered by a Rhyne Competition Engine and carries sponsorship from Dennis Craft Construction, Patrick Plumbing, Roscommon Auto Recyclers, Michigan Steel and Trim, McBain Body Shop, Jimmy’s Collision, Randall’s Collision and Wilds True Value Hardware.
Points chase: Entering the event, Alex Hupert of Augres, Mich., led Tri-City's weekly Late Model standings with 105 points over Derrick Hilliker (104) and Andrew Terrill (102).
Current weather: Clear, 61°F
Car count: 29
Fast qualifier: Ryan VanderVeen
Time: 13.242 seconds
Polesitter: David Hilliker
Heat race winners: Eric Spangler, Dona Marcoullier, Travis Stemler, Brandon Thirlby
Consolation race winners: Alex Hupert
Editor's note: Results and race details are unofficial.