It was the 10th straight unlimited victory and fourth in as many races this year for Villwock, who failed to win a preliminary heat race for the first time this year in Sunday's second preliminary heat. Villwock broke the record of nine straight unlimited wins he shared with Muncey. It was also his 24th win in Miss Budweiser, eclipsing Chenoweth's team record. Earlier this year he surpassed Kropfeld's 22 wins to move into second place. Villwock said that the rough Detroit River surface provided a challenge to both driver and boat.
Some drivers look at the rough water as an obstacle.
I look at it as an ally. You have a few more cards to play. The crew has to set up the boat and the driver has to execute. Villwock got off to a perfect start and after that had a simple strategy. The crew gave me a great race boat.