What won the race: Bob Gardner of East Peoria, lll., raced to his first career Sunoco American Late Model series victory over Rich Bell of Sheffield, lll., in front of the Fairbury American Legion Speedway faithful, pocketing $2,000 for his efforts.

Key notes: Gardner is the tour's third consecutive first-time winner, joining Billy Moyer Jr. and Ryan Markham. ... The series hasn't seen a repeat winner in its last 10 events. ... The ALMS made its second and final 2016 visit to Fairbury. ... Kevin Weaver won another Late Model feature, a makeup from a May 28 rainout. Weaver's 67th career victory makes him the winningest feature driver in track history over Roger Long (66 victories). ... The night's action was sponsored by Central Illinois Buildings.

On the move: Mike Spatola of Manhattan, Ill., started 12th and finished third.

Winner's sponsors: The Gardner Racing No. 4 Longhorn Chassis has a Pro Power Racing Engine and is sponsored by Oberlander Electric, Kirby Risk Electrical Supply and Graybar.

Points chase: Bell cut into Rusty Schlenk's points lead with a runner-up finish.

Car count: 22

Fast qualifier: Bob Gardner

Time: 13.463 seconds

Heat race winners: Scott Schmitt, Derek Chandler, John Gardner Jr.,  ,  ,  ,  ,  

Next series race: August 26, Hartford Speedway (Hartford, MI) $2,000