What won the race: Improving from the fourth starting spot, Donnie Chappell of Jacksonville, Fla., grabbed a United Dirt Late Model Challenge Series victory at Volusia Speedway Park. He collected a $3,000 payday over Joe Kump and David Clegg.

Key notes: Chappell picked up his second career UDLMCS victory. He was the winner of the previous UDLMCS event at Volusia in 2015's season-ender. ... Chappelll drove a former Chris Madden machine to victory. ... The series returned to action with its fourth race after a three-month break. ... Volusia also hosts the tour on Sept. 17, which is the next series event.

Winner's sponsors: Chappell is sponsored by SCS Electrical Contractors, Southway Crane & Rigging, American Refrigeration, CarolinaAutoDirect.com and Xtreme Graphics.

Points chase: After three races heading to Volusia, Mark Whitener of Middleburg, Fla., had 1,020 points to lead Kyle Bronson (900).

Car count: 14

Fast qualifier: Mark Whitener

Time: 16.958 seconds

Polesitter: Jason Fitzgerald

Heat race winners: Blake Spencer, Jason Fitzgerald,  ,  ,  ,  ,  

Next series race: September 17, Volusia Speedway Park (Barberville, FL) $3,000