MASON CITY, Iowa — Gary Christian made the most of his do-over Friday as the Mason City Motor Speedway hosted “Mulligan Night” during the final preliminary program before Saturday’s finale for the 25th anniversary USMTS Silver Jubilee.
The 29-year-old Grant Junghans USMTS Rookie of the Year contender scored a USRA Modified victory here a little more than a month ago during the Ted Zieman Memorial, but Friday’s feature win was the first under the USMTS banner.
Following time trials and heat races, Christian found himself on the pole for the 25-lap contest. Making the trek from Broken Arrow, Okla., he proceeded to dominate the race from start to finish.
Zack VanderBeek stayed within striking distance most of the way but had to settle for runner-up honors when the checkered flags were displayed.
Kyle Brown came out ahead of a fantastic three-car battle and finished third ahead of fast qualifier Jim Chisholm and Brandon Davis.
The finish:
Gary Christian, Zack VanderBeek, Kyle Brown, Jim Chisholm, Brandon Davis, Darron Fuqua, Joe Chisholm, Ryan Gustin, Clayton Wagamon, Chad Wheeler, Brandon Givens, Tyler Davis, Chris Dawson, Taton Hansen, Tim Ward, Terry Phillips, Triston Dycus, Gunner Martin, Austin Siebert, Jayden Larson, John Doelle, Kevin Stoa, Kelsie Foley, Joe Horgdal, Dustin Brown, Bobby Malchus, Brian Mahlstedt, Jason Hughes, Rick Beebe, Cody Simpson.