Bill Leighton Jr. takes the checkers at Park Jefferson.
What won the race: Bill Leighton Jr. of Omaha, Neb., won Saturday's Super Late Model Racing Series stop at Park Jefferson International Speedway, knotting the tour points lead with runner-up Kyle Berck of Marquette, Neb. Leighton earned $2,000 for his fourth series victory of the season, tying Berck atop the 2016 victory charts.
Key notes: Park Jefferson hosted the first of four August races on the Nebraska-based tour. ... The purse was boosted thanks for Zeitner and Sons Trucking. ... Mid Country Machine was also a sponsor of the night's action.
On the move: Leon Zeitner of La Vista, Neb., started 12th and finished fifth.
Winner's sponsors: Leighton's No. 24 is sponsored by Taylor Quik Pik, Swain Construction and Wright's Feedyard.
Points chase: Leighton's victory moved him into a tie for the points lead with Kyle Berck.
Car count: 31
Polesitter: Andrew Kosiski
Heat race winners: Bill Leighton Jr., Ben Schaller, Corey Zeitner, Don Smith, , , ,
Consolation race winners: Nick Beyenhof, Brian Kosiski, ,
Next series race: August 20, Adams County Speedway (Corning, IA) $1,200