Shawano Speedway

Fast qualifier Turk Letizia of Milwaukee, Wis., commanded all 20 laps in winning Saturday's $1,500 Wabam Dirt Kings season opener despite his left-rear tire peeling off heading for the checkers. ... It's his second career Dirt Kings victory and first since Aug. 26, 2022, at Plymouth (Wis.) Dirt Track. ... Thirteenth-starting Todd Frank trailed Letizia the final 10 laps, finishing a distant 11.022 seconds back. ... Contender Brad Mueller broke a steering rack while battling for second. ... A flat tire cost Brett Swedberg a top-five finish.