AMARILLO, Texas — Saturday night’s 12th annual Amarillo Ambush presented by B&J Welding and Walkon Construction concluded with a thrilling Summit USMTS National Championship presented by RacinDirt main event at the Route 66 Motor Speedway.
Kyle Strickler claimed the victory, leading the final 26 laps after overtaking early leader and local hero Rodney Sanders.
The top five finishers in the 40-lapper were Strickler, Sanders, Reece Solander, Tanner Mullens and Stormy Scott.
Strickler started third and trailed Sanders, who led the opening 14 laps, before making the decisive pass on lap 15.
Mullens earned the FK Rod Ends Hard Charger award, advancing from 16th to fourth.
The race, completed in just under 15 minutes, saw a margin of victory of 1.545 seconds with cautions slowing the pace.
The finish:
Kyle Strickler, Rodney Sanders, Reece Solander, Tanner Mullens, Stormy Scott, Terry Phillips, Gary Christian, Kale Westover, Jim Chisholm, Carlos Ahumada Jr., Joe Chisholm, Kyle Brown, Jake Gallardo, A.J. Sharpensteen, Sammy McNabb, Braden Howell, Cole Dennis, Cameron Gillmore, Braden Elliott, Troy Girolamo, David Tanner, Broc Bowen, Fito Gallardo, Trevor Hughes
