Dustin Stand takes the checkers at Buffalo River Race Park.
What won the race: Dustin Strand of Grand Forks, N.D., led all 25 laps of the NLRA feature at Buffalo River Race Park. Strand survived a caution with two laps to go, and would go on to win the event by 0.858 seconds.
Key notes: The victory was Strand's third NLRA victory of the season, and his eighth career series victory. ... Current World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Series points leader Donny Schatz finished as the runner-up. ... Series action continues Friday at Devil's Lake Speedway.
On the move: Steffen Snare started 11th and finished seventh.
Winner's sponsors: Strand's Longhorn Chassis is sponsored by Q&Z Plumbing and Heating, Schill Construction, RealTruck.com, Forks Mobile Wash, Generation Spa & Salon, McCaughen's Everflow Eavestroughing, Fastlane Racing Equipment and Anderson Brothers Body Shop.
Points chase: Entering the weekend, Brad Seng of Grand Forks, N.D., has 1,034 points to lead Shane Edginton (990) and Dustin Strand (986).
Car count: 23
Heat race winners: Dustin Strand, Donny Schatz, Brad Seng, Cole Schill, , , ,
Next series race: September 6, River Cities Speedway (Grand Forks, ND) $1,292