ROSSBURG, Ohio — Brian Ruhlman wasn’t perfect at Eldora Speedway on Saturday night, but he came pretty close in winning the 25-lap American Late Model Series feature.
Ruhlman, a regular competitor in modifieds at Eldora with more than 30 feature victories in various divisions, battled with young Tyler Boggs and Matt Miller early in the race. Miller dropped out while leading with mechanical problems.
Using the high groove much of the race, Ruhlman noticed the crew members of second-running Tyler Boggs motion  their driver to use the bottom part of the race track. Ruhlman took the hint, dropping to the low line.
Casey Noonan took second with Boggs finishing third, Rusty Schlenk in fourth and Steve Casebolt fifth.
The finish:
Brian Ruhlman, Casey Noonan, Tyler Boggs, Rusty Schlenk, Steve Casebolt, Ben Akdins, Rick DeLong, Jerry Bowersock, Wayne Maffett, Jr., John Mason, Chuck Hummer, Scott James, Kris Patterson, Matt Miller, Hillard Miller, Ronnie Perrine, Jr., Wayne Chinn, Ky Harper, Duane Chamberlain, Randy Woodling, Rusty Seaver, Aaron Scott.