What won the race: Two-time series champ Kyle Berck of Marquette, Neb., took the lead at the drop of the green flag and held it for the full distance to captures a $2,000 victory, his first at Hutchinson.

Key notes: Runner-up Travis Dickes held the second position the entire way, briefly closing on Berck in traffic on a few occasions, but never making a serious bid for the lead. ... Berck earned his first victory of the season and 27th NCRA triumph of his career. ... The event kicked off the NCRA's nine-race 2014 campaign and drew drivers from four states.

Winner's sponsors: Berck's Missile Chassis is sponsored by Aurora Agronomy, Bosselman Oil, BSB Manufacturing, Five Star Truck Center, Kaser Blasting & Coatings, Steven's Buffalo Meats & Hunts, Strobel Manufacturing and Wegner Automotive Research.

Points chase: Jacob Magee of Caney, Kan., was crowned series champion in 2013 but didn't enter Saturday's event.

Car count: 14

Polesitter: Kyle Berck

Heat race winners: Kyle Berck, Travis Dickes,  ,  ,  ,  ,  

Next series race: May 3, Dodge City Raceway Park (Dodge City, KS) $3,000