Hollenbeck hoists Crystal checkers

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Brady Hollenbeck was the Saturday IMCA Modified feature winner at Crystal Motor Speedway. (Photo by Christine Hale)

By Verwayne Greenhoe 

CRYSTAL, Mich. (June 8) – Brady Hollenbeck brought home the feature win in the Lane Automotive IMCA Modified feature Saturday at Crystal Motor Speedway.

Chad Wernette was second and Austin Wonch third.

Next week at Crystal Motor Speedway is the Mid-Season Championship for all divisions, sponsored by CMSInter.net of Mt. Pleasant and Crystal. The IMCA Modifieds will be running for $1,252 to win their Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational ballot qualifying event, sponsored by Lane Automotive.

Gates open at 5 p.m.

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