Tyler Carpenter (28) digs in the low groove in heat race action.
What won the race: Inheriting the lead after his father's spin, Tyler Carpenter of Parkersburg, W.Va., raced to a $2,000 season-opening Frostbuster 30 victory Friday at Legendary Hilltop Speedway.
Key notes: Freddie Carpenter was leading when he looped his car in turn one, retiring with a flat tire. ... Carpenter's wreck collected fast-qualifier Devin Moran, who headed to the pits for repairs but wasn't allowed to come back to the race per track rules. ... Nick Latham posted a runner-up finish. ... Travis Brown ran in the top five most of the race but suffered damage in a tangle with a lapped car and retired.
Winner's sponsors: Carpenter's Kryptonite Race Car is sponsored by Pro-Tech Auto Sales and Big A Muffler.
Points chase: Legendary Hilltop opened its 2016 season; Tyler Carpenter won the 2015 points title.
Car count: 20
Fast qualifier: Devin Moran
Heat race winners: Devin Moran, Freddie Carpenter, Nick Latham, , , , ,