What won the race: Series points leader John Kaanta of Elk Mound, Wis., captured Friday's OneMain WISSOTA Challenge Series victory over eighth-starting Aaron Turnbull on the opening night of the Governor's Cup. Kaanta, who started outside the front row, pocketed $2,000 for his 25th career series victory.

Key notes: Kaanta's 25 career series victories is four behind all-time leader Pat Doar. ... John Kaanta and Turnbull both led laps in the feature event. ... The race was slowed by a single yellow flag for Bill Holler on the third lap. ... The 25th running of the Governor's Cup features two nights of action on the OneMain Financial WISSOTA Challenge Series for Late Models, among other divisions.

On the move: Jeff Provinzino started 11th and charged to finish fifth.

Winner's sponsors: Kaanta's No. 85 is sponsored by Mars Race Cars, CMD Race Shocks from Mars, Joe Provo Race Wear, Karl's Chevrolet, C&D Trucking, Badger Truck Refrigeration, WI Fleet Service, Brown Engineering, Wachsmuth Excavating, Don's Sheet Metal, FYE Motorsports Promotions, GRP Motorsports and Rick's Auto Care Center.

Points chase: After Friday's feature, Kaanta had 414 points to lead Jake Redetzke (408) and Jeff Provinzino (387).

Car count: 24

Polesitter: Cole Schill

Heat race winners: Allen Kent, Jeff Wildung, John Kaanta,  ,  ,  ,  ,  

Next series race: August 18, Cedar Lake Speedway (New Richmond, WI) $2,500