What won the race: Rich Neiser of Fruitport, Mich., outdueled Dona Marcoullier of Houghton Lake, Mich., for a $2,000 American Ethanol Late Model Tour victory at Manistee County Fairgrounds.

Key notes: Neiser has two AELMT victories on the 2015 season. His last came at Cherry Raceway on July 10. ... Runner-up Dona Marcoullier won the last two series events, including the Aug. 8 stop at Manistee County; he competed after being reinstated following a brief suspension for social media misbehavior. ... Until this season, the track hadn't hosted Late Model events in many seasons.

Winner's sponsors: Neiser's Rocket Chassis is sponsored by Baker Engineered Racing Engines, J&J Machine, Daugherty Motorsports, Keyser Mfg., Bob and Ruth Mumby and Bowman's Body Shop.

Points chase: Entering the weekend, Neiser had 471 points to lead Dona Marcoullier (451).

Car count: 14

Fast qualifier: Dona Marcoullier

Time: 18.447 seconds

Heat race winners: Dona Marcoullier, Brandon Thirlby, Eric Midkiff,  ,  ,  ,  ,  

Next series race: September 6, Merritt Speedway (Lake City, MI) $0