RICHMOND, Ky. — Josh McGuire took an early lead and led the field to the checkered flag at Richmond Raceway Saturday night, scoring his second-career victory in the O’Reilly Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series for late models.
Pole-winner Bobby Wolter, Jr. pulled ahead briefly when the green flag waved, but lost the point to McGuire on lap five of the 40-lap event. McGuire pulled away by lap 13 and maneuvered lapped traffic to take home the $3,000 prize.
Mike Jewell followed in second after edging past Wolter  on lap seven and managing to head off the challenges of third-finisher Eddie Carrier, Jr. in the final 10 laps. Defending series-champion Victor Lee and Michael Chilton rounded out the top five.
The finish:
Josh McGuire, Mike Jewell, Eddie Carrier, Jr., Victor Lee, Michael Chilton, Tyrel Todd, Whitney McQueary, Bobby Wolter, Jr., Eric Wells, Tim Tungate, Jeff Watson, Dustin Neat, Zach Carney, David Webb, Larry Gray, Bobby Carrier, Jr., Chris Combs, Jason Keltner, Jason Barrett, Marty Stepp, Arnie Fields, Royce McGowan, Jimmy Crabtree, Aaron Hatton.