Justin Grant had to muster every ounce of grit, determination and moxie on the last lap of Thursday night’s 100-lap Rich Vogler Classic presented by The Pallet Builder USAC Silver Crown National Championship race at Indiana’s Winchester Speedway.

VERNON, NY- It’s another historic Race Day!

When it comes right down to it, nothing else compares.

Thursday night's 30th anniversary of the inaugural Rich Vogler Classic is special in a myriad of ways.

As a Rookie making just his third career USAC NOS Energy Drink National Midget start a year ago at Fairbury, Nebraska’s Jefferson County Speedway, Emerson Axsom made his initial statement in the series by leading until three laps to go before finishing as the runner-up.

With his engine steaming in victory lane, Tanner Thorson estimated he had barely cracked the throttle throughout the 30-lap duration of Friday night’s Riverside Chevrolet Midwest Midget Championship presented by Westin Packaged Meats and Schmidt’s Sanitation at Fairbury, Nebraska’s Jefferson County Speedway.