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WASILLA — Keith Jones continued to dominate the field with another win in the thunderstock class during racing at North Star Speedway on Saturday.
Jones bested runner-up Jim Langland on North Star’s asphalt oval to win the feature race. Gene Smith finished third.
Aaron Creech beat the top two drivers in the legends class, according to the season points standings, en route to a first place finish in a feature race. Season points leader Jeff Landrum finished second and Mike Thomas was third.
Carly Meacham (bandoleros), Jim Mendard (mini stocks) and Larry Theobald (baby grands) also won races.
Racing resumes Saturday with GCI night at North Star Speedway. All GCI customers will be admitted free.
North Star Speedway results
Saturday, Wasilla
Legends — 1. Aaron Creech; 2. Mike Thomas; 3. Jeff Landrum; 4. Kelly Sawyer; 5. Justin Creech.
Mini stocks — 1. Jim Menard; 2. Brandon Gross; 3. Alex Schwochert.
Thunderstocks — 1. Keith Jones; 2. Jim Langland; 3. Gene Smith; 4. Tia Jones.
Bandoleros — 1. Carly Meacham; 2. Demi McDonald; 3. Will McDonald.
Baby grand — 1. Larry Theobald; 2. Jeff Landrum; 3. Jim Menard; 4. Tonya Klayum.