Charlie Collins (#69) is only 16 points behind Darrin Knight (#20) in the North State Modified Series championship race.

Via NSMS PR

The final event in the 2017 championship race for the North State Modified Series, presented by Protect the Harvest, will be held this Saturday night at All American Speedway in Roseville, California. The Sinister Diesel October Classic will feature a six-car six-lap Lucas Oil Dash for Cash along with a 60 lap feature event. The A-Main purse payout has been increased, courtesy of Economy Heating & Air of Roseville, Ward Ranches and Roseville's Sinister Diesel.

At the end of the competition the 2017 North State Modified Series (NSMS) champion will be revealed. Currently Darrin Knight of Kelseyville leads Charlie Collins of Lakeport by only 16 points. It is possible to earn as many as 79 points at each event.

After his win at Shasta Speedway last month, Darrin Sullivan (Kelseyville) took over third from Eric Johnson (Kelseyville.) Sullivan's margin over Johnson is a mere 22 points. These four drivers are the only ones having a mathematical chance to win the championship.

Sierra Furia (Lakeport) sits in fifth place, only 26 points ahead of Cloverdale's Dustin DeRosier. Trailing DeRosier by 56 points is Jason Philpot of Sacramento. Adrianna Strugnell (Kelseyville) rides in the eighth spot, six points behind Philpot and four points ahead of veteran driver Richie Potts of Petaluma. Simi Tour of Potter Valley rounds out the top ten contenders.

The North State Modified race is running in conjunction with the NASCAR K & N Pro Series, the Pacific Challenge Series Late Models, Bombers and F-4 Skid Plate cars.

The North State Modified Series is presented by: Protect the Harvest, Lucas Oil, Sinister Diesel, Ward Ranches, Penney Racing Supply, American Racer Tires, Naake Suspension, Sunoco Race Fuels, Five Star Bodies, Racer Bling, Keyser Racing Products, Scribner Plastics, DJ Safety, and the Buckhorn Bar & Grill, Economy Heating & Air, and Mort Houston.