October 12
I-80 Speedway,
Greenwood, NE
Sanction: Malvern Bank Series (Speedway Motors Cornhusker Classic ) - $3,000
Information provided by: Series and track reports (last updated October 13, 1:13 pm)
Leighton captures Malvern Bank finale
Speedway Motors Cornhusker Classic
- Bill Leighton Jr.
- Tad Pospisil
- Andrew Kosiski
- Robbie Andersen
- Corey Zeitner
- Ben Schaller
- Josh Krug
- Gary Brown Jr.
- Kyle Berck
- J.C. Wyman
- Jacob Hobscheidt
- Zach Zeitner
- Josh Leonard
- Jason O'Brien
- Nate Beyenhof
- Dylan Schmer
- Jim Johnson
- Brian Kosiski
- Brad Perdue
- Troy Daly
- Curt Schroeder
- Chad Holladay
- Gary Webb
- Paul Conrad
presented by
Chris Eiel/chriseiel@hotmail.com
Bill Leighton heads to victory in the Speedway Motors Cornhusker Classic.
What won the race: Outside front-row starter Bill Leighton Jr. of La Vista, Neb., topped seventh-starting Tad Pospisil of Norfolk, Neb., to score a $3,000 Malvern Bank Super Late Model Series victory in I-80 Speedway's Speedway Motors Cornhusker Classic. Kyle Berck wrapped up his seventh series title.
Key notes: Leighton notched his 15th career Malvern Bank victory, his first since July 19, 2018, at I-80. … Runner-up finisher Tad Pospisil won the undercard Limited Late Model feature.
On the move: In capturing his second championship in a row and seventh overall, Kyle Berck of Marquette, Neb., started 17th and finished ninth.
Winner's sponsors: Leighton’s Mark Wright Racing Black Diamond Chassis is powered by a Scott Bailey Race Engine and sponsored by Taylor Quik Pik, Duros Dent Works, Wright’s Feedyard and Billy’s Cafes.
Points chase: Champion Kyle Berck ended the season with 1,722 points to top Ben Schaller (1,672) and Bill Leighton Jr. (1,664).
Current weather: Clear, 52°F
Car count: 30
Polesitter: Robbie Andersen
Heat race winners: Robbie Andersen, Andrew Kosiski, Bill Leighton Jr., J.C. Wyman
Consolation race winners: Kyle Berck, Troy Daly
Editor's note: Results and race details are unofficial.
