What won the race: Herb Reich of Ann Arbor, Mich., notched his first touring victory Friday at I-96 Speedway, outrunning Brandon Thirlby of Traverse City, Mich., and Ryan VanderVeen of Six Lakes, Mich., for a $2,000 payday on the first-year American Ethanol Tour.

Key notes: Thirlby made a strong march forward from the ninth starting spot to finish second. ... Fast-qualifier Curtis Roberts retired early and was credited with an 18th-place finish. ... It was the second event on the first-year series based in Michigan.

On the move: Steve Fairbanks of Twin Lakes, Mich., advanced from the 17th starting spot to finish ninth.

Winner's sponsors: Reich's machine sports sponsorship from Mach 1 Global Services, Lakeside, Par Logistics and Fisk Trucking.

Points chase: Entering Friday's event, Eric Spangler of Lake City, Mich., had 152 points to lead Dona Marcoullier (130).

Car count: 27

Fast qualifier: Curtis Roberts

Time: 17.172 seconds

Heat race winners: Jeep Van Wormer, Ryan VanderVeen, Herb Reich,  ,  ,  ,  ,  

Consolation race winners: Carl Ries,  ,  ,  

Next series race: June 26, Mount Pleasant Speedway (Mount Pleasant, MI) $2,000