What won the race: Outside polesitter Kyle Berck of Marquette, Neb., topped fourth-starting Jesse Sobbing of Malvern, Iowa, to kick off the Silver Dollar Nationals weekend at I-80 Speedway. Berck grabbed his fourth Super Late Model Racing Series checkered flag of the 2016 season, earning a $2,000 payday.

Key notes: Berck notched his 67th career SLMRS victory. His last came at Adams County Speedway on June 4. ... The event opened the Silver Dollar Nationals weekend, which is headlined by a $40,000-to-win program on Friday and Saturday for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series and Lucas Oil Midwest LateModel Racing Association. ... Third-place finisher Tad Pospisil was the winner of a June 22 SLMRS event at I-80. ... The series wraps up its season on Oct. 8 with a final visit to Greenwood.

On the move: R.C. Whitwell of Tucson, Ariz., charged from the 13th starting spot to finish fourth.

Winner's sponsors: Berck's No. 14 is sponsored by Stobel Manufacturing, Aurora Argonomy, Wegner Automotive Researc, Booselman Oil, Stevens Buffalo Meats & Hunts, Five Star Truck Center, Kaser Blasting & Coatings, BSB Mfg., Red Line Oil, JRi Shocks and Precision Suspension.

Points chase: Entering the event, Bill Leighton Jr. of Omaha, Neb., had a six-point advantage over Berck.

Car count: 37

Polesitter: Matt Buller

Heat race winners: Sterling Perkins, Kyle Berck, Matt Buller, Mel Zeitner,  ,  ,  ,  

Consolation race winners: Robbie Andersen, Corey Zeitner,  ,  

Next series race: April 2, I-80 Speedway (Greenwood, NE) $0