On April 3, when the full purse for the second annual Asparagus Cup was revealed on social media, Gio Scelzi noted the top-heavy breakdown barely gave "a ham sandwich with no mayo" to anyone besides the winner.
Several drivers took a turn leading the main event, but when the checkered flag waved, it was veteran Andy Forsberg beating Sean Becker to win the 35-lap Sprint Car Challenge Tour season opener at Placerville Speedway