Madison, IL -- Last Tuesday night the CASCOR THL Truck Series made its return to the Gateway International Raceway in Madison, IL. Last years winner Pete Engelmanas was absent from the race this year, which once again would allow for a new winner at the track.
Mike Husby and Curtis James led the field down to the green flag. Not only would they be the fastest two trucks of the night. But Husby and James would put on one of the best races in recent memory, swapping the lead numerous times throughout the event. Brent Sweet, Bertus De Jong, Austin LaPlante and Johnny Williams also took turns leading laps.
The race saw 30 lead changes between 5 drivers as well as 7 cautions for 25 laps. But nothing would prepare anyone for the final run to the checkered flag.
Mike Husby and Brent Sweet led the field down to the restart with 6 laps to go. Husby, Sweet and James would all duke it out for the victory, swapping the lead 2-3 times a lap. But on the final lap of the race going into turn three, Curtis James would make a last attempt at taking the lead. James would slide up into Husby off of turn 4, which sent both drivers sailing through the air. Husby ended up landing on top of Brent Sweet and slid across the start finish line in the lead on his roof.
Bertus De Jong finishes 2nd, Brent Sweet 3rd, Austin LaPlante 4th and Curtis James rounded out the top 5. Robert Hill (6th) and Johnny Williams (7th) rounded out the finishing order.
Next time the THL Truck Series hit the track was last night at the Irwindale Speedway. Stay tuned to find out what happened at Irwindale.
