Zampa survives chaotic Wenatchee 200 to claim $25K prize

The Wenatchee 200 concluded Saturday night with Dylan Zampa taking home the $25,000 winner's check. Zampa was one of just 11 drivers to complete all 200 laps at Wenatchee Valley Super Oval, out of the 25 drivers who started the race.

Okanogan driver Owen Goetz, behind the wheel of the No. 22 car, entered the race hoping to give local fans an exciting show.

"Us local guys are gonna be really hard to beat," Goetz said. "Provide a good race for them and don't make it boring."

Quincy driver Kasey Kleyn, who drove the No. 1 car, shared a similar outlook.

"If we have fun for ourselves on the track, we will go and put a show out for the fans."

The race delivered plenty of excitement, but frequent crashes extended the evening. The race began at 7:30 p.m. and did not conclude until about 10:30 p.m., when Zampa was declared the winner.

The event's main attraction was former NASCAR champion Kevin Harvick, but a family member finished ahead of him Saturday night. Harvick's 14-year-old son, Keelan Harvick, finished fourth, one position ahead of his father in fifth.

The two Harvicks even made contact during the race. On Lap 72, Kevin Harvick and Keelan Harvick came together in a turn, sending Kevin Harvick spinning through the grass. The incident did not bring out a stoppage, and both drivers continued on to top-five finishes.

The race drew significant attention and featured plenty of on-track drama for spectators at Wenatchee Valley Super Oval. Track officials estimated attendance at about 4,000 people, making it one of the largest crowds in the facility's 56-year history.

Multiple cautions and stoppages interrupted the race, and only 11 of the 25 starters reached the finish.

"Every year these guys are gearing up to make themselves better," said Jeremy Anders, general manager of Wenatchee Valley Super Oval. "Sometimes you need luck with a lot of preparation."

The 11 drivers who finished the race had that luck Saturday night. The first stoppage came on Lap 18, when officials red-flagged the race to honor two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch, who died May 21 at age 41.

Despite the chaos, Anders considered the event a major success. The next race at Wenatchee Valley Super Oval will be the Night of Destruction on June 13.

Placements: Dylan Zampa, Jace Hansen, Vito Cancilla, Keelan Harvick, Kevin Harvick, Evan Goetz, Brett Harris, Bob Presley, Christopher Kalsch, Scott Murphy, Jason O'Niel, Glenn Knutson, Alan Cress, Kole Raz, Kasey Kleyn, Bryce Bezanson, Mitch Kleyn, Matt Doyle, Ken Bonney, Dave Garber, Ethan Ebert, Haeden Plybon, Taylor Mayhew, Owen Riddel and Johvan Dillon.

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