
Kansas Thunder Series wraps up at Stockton
By Mike Hughes STOCKTON, Kan. (Aug. 17) – The Kansas Thunder Series closed out the 2017 season at Rooks County Speedway in Stockton on Thursday evening during the Rooks County Free Fair. Point champions in two of the four divisions were up for grabs. Four drivers were still in the running for the IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stock crown as 19 cars took the green flag. Zach Olmstead took the lead on the opening lap before Brady Bencken took over a lead he would not relinquish. Three cautions kept the field close but Bencken was up to the occasion to score the win. Garrett Hager charged from his 11th starting spot to take second, followed by Olmstead. Cody Williams finished fourth, good enough to claim the series championship. Fifth was Jeromy Wagner. The Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMod crown was also on the line as the green flag fell. Tanner Portenier took the lead on the opening lap and was also first to the checkers in the 12-lap feature. Tracy Holloway finished in the runner-up spot, which was [Read More]