MARNE, Mich. – Kyle Crump made it two signature super late model victories in a row Saturday night by winning the Battle at Berlin 150 Presented by Sip Shine at Berlin Raceway.
The victory comes after Crump won the Redbud 400 at Anderson Speedway on July 12. The $10,000-to-win event was a combined points event for the ARCA/CRA Super Series Powered by JEGS, the JEGS/CRA All-Stars Tour Presented by Chevrolet Performance and the Berlin Raceway Budweiser Super Late Models
“Wow, I can’t believe we won this race, especially beating Brian Campbell, who is always tough to beat at this track,” said Crump in victory lane. “I have to thank Johnny VanDoorn and VanDoorn Racing Development for giving me a great piece tonight. I have to thank my car owners Stan and Judi Rosen for this great opportunity they have given me. I also want to thank my entire crew and my parents for their help and support.”
Crump led a dominating 123 laps of the 150-lap event, but had to battle with Campbell early and then late in the event. Evan Shotko, who led 23 laps after passing Crump on the outside on a lap 93 restart, was also in contention until his car coasted to a halt during a cautino period on lap 116. That gave the lead back to Crump for the final time.
With the win Crump is guaranteed to be one of the four drivers to race for the ARCA/CRA Super Series championship in the final event of the season, the 50th annual Lucas Oil Winchester 400 on Oct. 17, as long as he competes in the two events leading up to the championship race.
“To win the Redbud 400 was just unbelievable, and then to win this race just gives me and the team so much confidence going into these late season races, we feel like we have a great chance to get more wins and the championship,” Crump said. “Hopefully we can keep this momentum going and win the King of the Highbanks 150 at Winchester Speedway on Labor Day weekend.”
Campbell would finish in second by a few feet ahead of a hard charging Andrew Scheid. Campbell was the highest finishing JEGS/CRA All-Stars Tour competitor and was credited with a victory in that series as a result.
Scheid was fourth, followed by local competitor Joe Bush and Steve Dorer.