What won the race: Leading all 40 laps, outside front-row starter Shannon Babb of Moweaqua, Ill., held off Jonathan Davenport of Blairsville, Ga., to pick up the $5,000 victory in the fifth annual Harland Kimler Jr. Memorial at Farmer City Raceway.

Quotable: "Jonathan's definitely, he's definitely been killing everybody this year, so I had the right starting position and Farmer City's always been good to me," Babb said. "I love racing around this place."

Key notes: Polesitter Ryan Unzicker finished fourth. ... Brandon Sheppard, running sixth at halfway, had a flat right-rear tire to end his race a few laps later. ... Billy Hough's mid-race spin after contact from Jay Morris in turn two drew a caution. ... The $5,000-to-win event kicks off a stretch of World Racing Group events in Illinois. ... Quincy Raceway hosts the World of Outlaws Late Model Series on Thursday. ... WoO competitors head to Fairbury American Legion Speedway for Friday and Saturday's 26th annual Prairie Dirt Classic, which pays $26,000-to-win. ... Modifieds are in action at Farmer City for a $1,500-to-win purse.

Winner's sponsors: Babb's Club 29 Race Car has a Mullins Race Engine and sponsorship from Petroff Towing, Donley Trucking, CJI Piping & Fabricating, PRC, Allstar Performance, B Auto Parts and Hoosier by Smash.

Points chase: Kevin Weaver of Gibson City, Ill., leads Farmer City's points (306) over McKay Wenger (292) and Joe Harlan (286).

Car count: 21

Fast qualifier: Jason Feger

Time: 12.440 seconds

Heat race winners: Ryan Unzicker, Shannon Babb, Jonathan Davenport,  ,  ,  ,  ,  

Next series race: July 24, Merritt Speedway (Lake City, MI) $4,000