Zach Naastad captured his first career NLRA victory.
What won the race: Scoring his first career NLRA victory, Zach Naastad of Northwood, N.D., led all but three laps from outside the front row to earn $1,100 in Jamestown Speedway's tour opener. Cole Schill and Shane Edginton challenged Naastad before settling for the second and third.
Key notes: Five cautions slowed the action, three for multicar pileups. ... Reigning series champ Dustin Strand finished fourth. ... Among drivers failing to make the feature lineup: Tom Thompson, Josh Skorczewski, Scott Bintz and Steve Pankowski. ... Casey's General Stores of Jamestown sponsored the event. ... Series competitors return to Jamestown on Aug. 13.
On the move: Ryan Corbett of East Grand Forks, Minn., started 10th and finished fifth.
Winner's sponsors: Naastad's No. Z17 is sponsored by SKZ Sletten Kustomz, Adams Racing Engines and Q&Z Plumbing & Heating.
Points chase: Naastad gets the early series lead after the season opener.
Car count: 30
Polesitter: Shane Edginton
Heat race winners: Zach Naastad, Cole Schill, Shane Edginton, Steffen Snare, , , ,
Consolation race winners: Jeremy Keller, , ,
Next series race: June 17, River Cities Speedway (Grand Forks, ND) $1,100