Yoder takes 1st Tour Series Checkered of the Year

By: Big Diamond Speedway

The Wingless Sportsman feature was permeated with many yellows and three red flags with Curt Stroup grabbing the lead on the initial start with the red flag coming out quickly as five cars get together in turns three and four blocking the track. Stroup led the way again only to have the second red flag displayed as a car went over the fence in turn three, thankfully the driver, Joe Gabner, was okay. The field went back to racing and Stroup continued to lead the way as Trent Yoder worked his way into second place. Lap after lap, Yoder was able to cut into Stroup’s lead with both cars racing side by side, with Yoder finally able to complete the pass for the lead on lap 19. Two yellows and another red flag slowed the action over the remaining six laps with Yoder able to hold off Stroup for the win. Completing the top five were Brett Perigo, Chad Thomas and Cooper Shue.