What won the race: Scott Ward of Watertown, S.D., overtook race-long leader Ricky Weiss with 17 laps remaining at Dakota State Fair Speedway and earned a career-high $6,500 payday in Challenge Cup XV. Ward earned his third career OneMain WISSOTA Challenge Series victory and second in as many nights after Friday's triumph at Brown County Speedway in Aberdeen, S.D.

Key notes: At the halfway fuel stop of the 65-lap feature, Ricky Weiss led Brian Diede, Scott Ward, Kent Arment and Jeff Wildung. ... Fifth-running Donny Schatz's race ended in a cloud of smoke on the frontstretch with eight laps remaining. ... Huron hosted the middle race of a the tour's three-race South Dakota weekend and richest on the series. ... Along with the $6,500-to-win purse, Orv's Nightcap will pay an extra $1,000 to one of the top five finishers (they'll each select a nightcap with the lucky winner picking up the bonus).

On the move: Nate Beyenhof of Rock Rapids, Iowa, started 16th and finished sixth.

Winner's sponsors: Ward's Rocket Chassis is sponsored by Boldt Construction, Shooters and Advantage RVs.

Points chase: Ward extended his early-season points lead.

Car count: 36

Polesitter: Darrell Nelson

Heat race winners: Ricky Weiss, Dave Smith, Kent Arment, Scott Ward,  ,  ,  ,  

Consolation race winners: Marshall Fegers, Eric Mass,  ,  

Provisional starters: Shane Edginton, John Winge, Nick Beyenhof,  ,  

Next series race: June 7, Casino Speedway (Watertown, SD) $2,071