After finishing second in the Kenyon's first-ever feature at Illiana, Welch was awarded the victory when apparent winner Dalton Armstrong failed post-race technical inspection. Armstrong's car did not meet the mandatory weight requirement.

"I have mixed emotions," Welch said upon being congratulated for his initial victory. "I definitely pictured it coming differently than this."

Initially it looked like Welch would secure the victory on his own. After starting from the pole, Dillon beat Armstrong into turn one and led the first 18 laps of the 30 lap feature. But after pulling away for a several car length lead, Welch's car began to tighten up and the lead began to shrink.

"I knew I was in trouble unless Dalton's car was going away too," Welch said after the race. "But all in all, I was happy with the way we ran."

Welch will try to win the old fashioned way when the Kenyon Midgets roll onto the track at Mt. Lawn Speedway on Wednesday June 4.