Touring Cars 

Povoledo's first World Challenge win in the No. 88 K-Pax Racing Volvo C30 almost balanced the bad luck that befell the team in the GT race. Povoledo started fifth based on points and moved to third after the restart.

On lap seven, he moved past the No. 66 K-Pax Racing Volvo C30 of his teammate, Robb Holland, and set sail for the No. 60 Gila Monster/Zotz Racing Volkswagen Jetta. Povoledo stalked Zitza for 10 laps, running side by side on several occasions, before taking the lead for good after 17 laps. Povoledo pulled out to a 2.282-second margin of victory and turned the race's fastest Touring Car lap in a time of 2:06.043 (87.056 mph). 

“That was one of the toughest, most exciting, most taxing races I've been in in many years,” Povoledo said. “Ron Zitza really ran me hard. We had so many side-by-side moments. I hope like heck that was all caught on film because that's going to make some great viewing for the fans.”
 
It was an emotional first win for Povoledo.
 
“I was crying in my helmet,” he said. “I could cry right now it does mean that much. This is a series I've been working to get into for many years.
 
“My K-Pax Racing Volvo C30 was strong. They are one of the best crews I've ever worked with. I've raced with top teams in Canada, the United States, and England. I've never met a team of guys more dedicated, more hard working.“
 
Zitza finished second, his second podium finish of the season. Round Two winner Tristan Herbert finished third in the No. 33 Brimtek Motorsports Volkswagen GTI after starting fifth.
 
Championship leader Lawson Aschenbach's No. 71 Compass360 Racing Honda Civic Si finished fourth to hold his points lead, followed by Eric Meyer in the No. 32 XOWii Racing/Samaritan's Feet/Delvira Mazda RX-8. Aschenbach's lead is now 73 points over Povoledo, 452-379. Zitza is third with 366 points, followed by Devin Cates (331), who finished 14th after mechanical difficulties. Tristan Herbert (325) sits fifth after four of 12 races. Volkswagen and Honda are tied atop the Touring Car manufacturers' championship with 31 points, followed by Volvo with 18.
 
The Pirelli World Challenge Grand Prix of Utah presented by Bondurant will air on Versus on Saturday, June 18 at 3:00 p.m. Eastern.
 
RESULTS
 
1. GT, (4), Jason Daskalos, Albuquerque, N.M., Dodge Viper, 23.
2. GT, (1), James Sofronas, Newport Beach, Calif., Porsche 911 GT3, 23, -.349.
3. GT, (3), Tony Gaples, Libertyville, Ill., Chevrolet Corvette, 23, -3.444.
4. GT, (6), Johnny O'Connell, Flowery Branch, Ga., Cadillac CTS-V Coupe, 23, -5.233.
5. GT, (8), Andy Pilgrim, Marina Del Rey, Fla., Cadillac CTS-V Coupe, 23, -11.431.
6. GT, (14), Kelly Collins, Newport Coast, Calif., Porsche 911 GT3, 23, -22.937.
7. GT, (9), Tomy Drissi, Hollywood, Calif., Porsche 911 GT3, 23, -46.665.
8. GT, (11), Fred Roberts, Mississauga, Ontario, Dodge Viper, 23, -47.583.
9. GT, (13), Tony Rivera, Houston, Texas, Nissan GTR, 23, -1:08.456.
10. GT, (16), Sonny Whelen, Old Saybrook, Conn., Chevrolet Corvette C6, 23, -1:29.927.
11. GT, (17), Charles Morgan, Dallas, Texas, Porsche 911 GT3, 23, -1:32.182.
12. GT, (15), Stephen Ruiz(R), Redondo Beach, Calif., Porsche 911 GT3 Jetta GLI, 23, -1:34.355.
13. GT, (12), Jason Carter(R), Dallas, Texas, Porsche 911 GT3, 23, -2:01.385.
14. GT, (18), George Whelen(R), Chester, Mass., Chevrolet Corvette C6, 22, -1 lap.
15. GTS, (31), Jordon Musser(R), Coppell, Texas, Chevrolet Camaro, 22, -1 lap.
16. GTS, (20), Eric Foss, Dallas, Texas, Ford Mustang FR500S, 22, -1 lap.
17. GTS, (21), Peter Cunningham, Milwaukee, Wis., Acura TSX, 22, -1 lap.
18. GTS, (22), Jason von_Kluge(R), Ann Arbor, Mich., Ford Mustang Boss 302S, 22, -1 lap.
19. GTS, (23), Ben Crosland(R), Salt Lake City, Utah, Ford Mustang FR500S, 22, -1 lap.
20. GTS, (24), Brad Adams(R), New Orleans, La., Ford Mustang 500S, 22, -1 lap.
21. GTS, (19), Paul Brown, Covina, Calif., Ford Mustang Boss 302S, 22, -1 lap.
22. GTS, (25), Nick Esayian, San Diego, Calif., Acura TSX, 22, -1 lap.
23. GTS, (32), Scott Bove, Conifer, Colo., BMW M3 E46, 22, -1 lap.
24. TC, (40), Aaron Povoledo, Toronto, Ontario, Volvo C30 FWD, 21, -2 laps.
25. TC, (38), Ron Zitza, Orlando, Fla., Volkswagen Jetta, 21, -2 laps.
26. TC, (41), Tristan Herbert(R), Reston, Va., Volkswagen GTI, 21, -2 laps.
27. GTS, (33), Scott Kuhne(R), Minneapolis, Minn., Porsche 911, 21, -2 laps.
28. TC, (36), Lawson Aschenbach, Darnestown, Md., Honda Civic Si, 21, -2 laps.
29. TC, (44), Eric Meyer, Indianapolis, Ind., Mazda RX-8, 21, -2 laps.
30. GTS, (26), Richard Golinello(R), Oldsmar, Fla., Ford Mustang FR500S, 21, -2 laps.
31. GTS, (27), Ernie Jakubowski, Oakville, Ontario, Porsche Cayman S, 21, -2 laps.
32. TC, (39), Robb Holland, Denver, Colo., Volvo C30 FWD, 21, -2 laps.
33. TC, (45), Chip Herr, Lancaster, Pa., Mazda RX-8, 21, -2 laps.
34. TC, (43), Patrick Seguin(R), Calrence Creek, Ontario, Honda Civic Si, 21, -2 laps.
35. GTS, (30), Tom Felt(R), Provo, Utah, Honda S2000CR, 21, -2 laps.
36. TC, (48), Rafael Navarro(R), Temecula, Calif., Volkswagen GTI, 21, -2 laps.
37. GTS, (34), Jason Ott(R), Thornton, Colo., BMW Z4 M Coupe, 21, -2 laps.
38. TC, (49), Branden Peterson, Edwards, Colo., Honda Civic Si, 21, -2 laps.
39. TC, (47), Brett Sandberg, Allendale, N.J., Honda Civic Si, 21, -2 laps.
40. TC, (42), Ray Mason(R), Columbus, Ohio, Honda Civic Si, 21, -2 laps.
41. TC, (46), Carolyn Kujala, Tucson, Ariz., Volkswagen Jetta, 21, -2 laps.
42. GTS, (29), Pratt Cole, Salt Lake City, Utah, Ford Mustang FR500S, 21, -2 laps.
43. GTS, (35), Dan Spirek(R)), Parker, Colo., BMW Z4 M Coupe, 20, -3 laps.
44. GT, (5), Dino Crescentini, Mahattan Beach, Calif., Porsche 911 GT3, 16, Mech.
45. TC, (37), Devin Cates, Broad Run, Va., Volkswagen GTI, 15, Mech.
46. GT, (2), Mike Skeen, Charlotte, N.C., Chevrolet Corvette Z06, 1, Mech.
47. GT, (7), Randy Pobst, Gainesville, Ga., Volvo S60 AWD, 0, Crash.
48. GT, (10), Patrick Lindsey, Santa Barbara, Calif., Chevrolet Corvette Z06, 0, Mech.
49. GTS, (28), Chris DeSalvo(R), Charlotte, N.C., Ford Mustang GT, 0, Crash.
50. TC, (50), Kevin Marshall(R), Austin, Texas, Mazda RX-8, 0, DNS.
51. TC, (51), Thomas Ehlen(R), Vancouver, British Columbia, Honda Civic Si, 0, DNS.
 
Time of race: 51 minutes, 17.448 seconds.
Average speed: 82.007 mph
Margin of victory: .349 Seconds