6/15/2018
Dacotah Speedway
Wiest Wins by Inches in Thrilling Victory over Papke
Rookie Brandon Anderson started on the pole in the INEX Legends feature. Outside pole sitter, Dauntae Martin grabbed the lead when the green flag waved. Austin Wiest and Donavin Wiest raced side by side for second. Using the low line around the track, Donavin Wiest slipped by Austin Wiest to second. Donavin quickly caught and passed Martin to take the lead on lap three, bringing Troy Hoff with him. Donavin Wiest and Hoff were bumper to bumper for the lead while a three car battle was shaping up behind them between Martin, Austin Wiest and Drew Papke. Papke was flying around the high side of the speedway and shuffled into the third position before a caution with two laps to go regrouped the field. On the restart, Papke passed Hoff for second. Using the high side of the track, Papke reeled in Wiest. Coming to the checkered flag, they were side by side at the line but it was Donavin Wiest who won by inches over Drew Papke. Troy Hoff finished third while Austin Wiest held off Preston Martin for fourth.
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Article Credit: Becca Rattei
Submitted By: Becca Rattei
