Interstate Batteries' Reutzel reclaims lead after Lawrenceburg flip

Aaron Reutzel redeemed himself with a comeback victory at Butler Motor Speedway on May 30, 2026, winning the Mace Thomas Classic and reclaiming the championship points lead for Interstate Batteries High Limit Racing. The win came a day after Reutzel flipped in turn four at Lawrenceburg Speedway following contact with Tanner Thorson while driving for Ridge & Sons Racing, an incident that briefly cost him the points advantage. At Butler the Rod Gross Motorsports No. 88 led the opening 17 laps before slowing with mechanical trouble, and Reutzel took the lead on Lap 18. He navigated lap traffic and held on to win by 0.750 seconds, crossing the finish at 9:14 p.m. The victory was Reutzel’s sixth series win of the 2026 season and the 13th of his career. Brent Marks posted a season-best second-place finish in the No. 19, and Tyler Courtney finished third for Clauson-Marshall Racing in the NOS Energy Drink No. 7BC.