HOGANSBURG, N.Y. – Madison Mulder claimed top honors in Friday’s Twin Leaf Stores 358 Modified feature at Mohawk Int’l Raceway.
Mulder took the lead early in the 30-lap feature over Brian McDonald, Carey Terrance, Chris Raabe and Tim Fuller. Mulder would lead the opening four laps before McDonald would take control of the race on lap seven and begin to open up a comfortable lead.
Behind McDonald, Mulder was having his own battle with Chris Raabe for second. Both drivers swapped lanes through the mid portion of the event, with Mulder staying in control of the second position.
At the halfway point McDonald stayed in control of the field, but Mulder was starting to close the gap. Behind them things were tightening up between Raabe, Terrance and Fuller as the battled for a top-five position.
With 10 to go Mulder had McDonald in his sights and was looking for a way by as Raabe, Terrance and Fuller closed to make it a five-car battle for the lead. On lap 23 Mulder saw the opportunity and slid by McDonald in turn three with an impressive slide-job and began to open up the advantage.
With Mulder out front, Chris Raabe was able to get by for second and try to close in on Mulder for the lead. On the final lap heading into turn three Mulder pushed wide, allowing Raabe to charge the bottom and edge out front.
Mulder had top lane momentum and was able to fend off the former track champion, to score his second 358 Modified win and first since his rookie season in 2017.
Raabe finished second with McDonald, Terrance and Fuller completing the top-five.
Other winners on Friday at Mohawk Int’l Raceway included Shane Pecore (Crossroads Tobacco Sportsman), Steve Billings (Eastern Ontario Vintage Sports Car Club), Tim Charland (Eastern Ontario Vintage Sports Car Club 50s and 60s), Gavin Riddell (Novice Sportsman) and Francis White (Bandit).