MK Kanke wins SRL Southwest Tour Series race at Irwindale

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MK Kanke, a driver from Frazier Park, won the Stockcar Racing League Southwest Tour Series race at Toyota Speedway at Irwindale on Saturday night.

Kanke, the reigning SRL Southwest Tour Series champion, took the lead in the race on Lap 73 and held it for the final 27 laps.

Jason Gilbert was second, followed by Ryan Foster in third.

Jonathon Gomez took over the lead in the SRL Southwest Tour Series standings with a fourth-place finish. Gomez set the fastest time in qualifying and led a race-high 53 laps. He entered the race trailing Derek Thorn by seven points.

Thorn was involved in a three-car crash on Lap 19 and had to drive to the pits for repairs. He returned to the race but finished in 27th place.

Go to Haddock in the Paddock for more on the SRL Southwest Tour Series race and recaps of the other races at Irwindale.

-- Tim Haddock