Long Earns His First DIRTcar Summit Racing Equipment Modified Nationals Victory at Tri-City Speedway
PONTOON BEACH, Ill. – June 21, 2013 -Michael Long had the DIRTcar UMP Modified to beat all night on Friday at Tri-City Speedway, but he had to outduel late-charging Levi Kissinger to become the sixth different winner during the 2013 DIRTcar Summit Racing Equipment Modified Nationals tour.
Long, of Fowler, Ill., started from the pole and led 24 of the 25 laps, only losing the lead once as the field came to the white flag. Long faced challenges from three different drivers during the feature, but he didn’t lose the lead until he jumped the cushion in turn four allowing Kissinger to move in front. Kissinger led for one lap before being outdueled in the final turn by Long, who went on to secure the $1,000 checkered flag.
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Josh Russell, Mike Harrison and Nick Hoffman rounded out the top five.
Heat race winners included Harrison, Hoffman, Kenny Wallace and Long.
The DIRTcar Summit Racing Equipment Modified Nationals continues Saturday night at Fairbury American Legion Speedway in Fairbury, Ill.
DIRTcar Summit Racing Equipment Modified Nationals Statistical Report; Tri-City Speedway; Pontoon Beach, Ill.; June 21, 2013
A-Main (25-laps): 1. MIchael Long ($1,000), 2. Levi Kissinger, 3. Josh Russell, 4. Mike Harrison, 5. Nick Hoffman, 6. Jeff Leka, 7. Donovan Lodge, 8. Brent Mullins, 9. Matt Mevert, 10. Dean Hoffman, 11. Chad Kinder, 12. Kenny Wallace, 13. Jeff Curl, 14. Ray Bollinger, 15. David Wietholder, 16. Ray Walsh, 17. Matt Goulden, 18. Tyler Nicely, 19. John Stanton, 20. Robbie Eilers, 21. Joe Drescm, 22. Tommy Seets Jr.
2013 DIRTcar Summit Racing Equipment Modified Nationals
| Day | Date | Track | Location | Winner |
| Saturday | June 8 | Tri-State Speedway | Haubstadt, IN | Devin Gilpin |
| Wednesday | June 12 | Brownstown Speedway | Brownstown, IN | Devin Gilpin (2) |
| Friday | June 14 | Kankakee County Speedway | Kankakee, IL | Nick Allen |
| Sunday | June 16 | Wilmot Raceway | Wilmot, WI | Mitch McGrath |
| Wednesday | June 19 | Spoon River Speedway | Canton, IL | Kenny Wallace |
| Thursday | June 20 | Belle-Clair Speedway | Belleville, IL | Brian Beilong |
| Friday | June 21 | Tri-City Speedway | Pontoon Beach, IL | Michael Long |
| Saturday | June 22 | Fairbury Speedway | Fairbury, IL | |
| Sunday | June 23 | I-96 Speedway | Lake Odessa, MI | |
| Monday | June 24 | Peoria Speedway | Peoria, IL | |
| Wednesday | June 26 | Clarksville Speedway | Clarksville, TN | |
| Thursday | June 27 | Clayhill Motorsports Park | Atwood, TN | |
| Friday | June 28 | Paducah International Raceway | Paducah, KY | |
| Saturday | June 29 | Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 | Pevely, MO | |
| Sunday | June 30 | Lincoln Speedway | Lincoln, IL | |
| Tuesday | July 2 | Quincy Raceways | Quincy, IL | |
| Wednesday | July 3 | Jacksonville Speedway | Jacksonville, IL | |
| Thursday | July 4 | LaSalle Speedway | LaSalle, IL | |
| Friday | July 5 | Fayette County Speedway | Brownstown, IL | |
| Saturday | July 6 | Highland Speedway | Highland, IL | |
| Sunday | July 7 | Tri-State Speedway | Haubstadt, IN | |
| Tuesday | July 9 | Florence Speedway | Union, KY | |
| Wednesday | July 10 | Terre Haute Action Track | Terre Haute, IN | |
| Thursday | July 11 | Macon Speedway | Macon, IL | |
| Friday | July 12 | Kankakee County Speedway | Kankakee, IL | |
| Sunday | July 14 | Vermillion County Speedway | Danville, IL | |
| Wednesday | July 17 | Brushcreek Motorsports Park | Peebles, OH | |
| Thursday | July 18 | Twin Cities Raceway Park | North Vernon, IN | |
| Friday | July 19 | Attica Raceway Park | Attica, OH | |
| Saturday | July 20 | Oakshade Raceway | Wauseon, OH |
Category: Illinois, Series, Summit Modified Nationals, Tri-City Speedway
