**Kenneth Boory Storms From Fifth to Wire The Opener** Kenneth Boory came to Charlotte with a chip on his shoulder and absolutely made it count. Starting fifth in the feature, he methodically picked off competitors lap after lap, ultimately running down pole-sitter Giovanni Mungin and heat-race leader Dean Reynolds to claim the victory. Boory was relentless in the closing laps, showcasing the kind of racecraft that gets your attention early in a season. Reynolds held the point for most of the race and made it competitive, but couldn't find an answer when Boory turned up the heat down the stretch. The North East Modifieds couldn't have asked for a better statement win to kick off the year — a driver who started mid-pack and left no doubt about his intentions. This is the kind of performance that sets the tone for what's ahead.