What won the race: After winning in an open-wheel modified at Red Cedar Speedway, Jimmy Mars of Menomonie, Wis., went on to capture the WISSOTA Late Model portion of the Punky Manor Challenge of Champions, outrunning brother-in-law Scott Gilberts for a $5,000 victory.

Key notes: Lance Matthees led early before Mars took command. ... Jimmy Mars won the Punky Manor Challenge for the ninth time in his career. ... Darrell Nelson ran second early but dropped out with mechanical issues. ... The only caution appeared for a Mike Keller spin. ... The 37th annual Punky Manor Challenge of Champions honors a former Late Model champion who died in a 1979 automobile accident. ... Prelims were completed Friday.

Winner's sponsors: Mars drives an MB Customs Race Car with a Pro Power Racing Engine and sponsorship from Deppe Enterprises, S&S Transport, T.L. Sinz Plumbing, Keyes Chevytown and Baileigh Industrial.

Points chase: Dustin Strand of Grand Forks, N.D., leads WISSOTA overall points, but he didn't compete at Red Cedar.

Car count: 31

Polesitter: Scott Gilberts

Heat race winners: Scott Gilberts, Justin Fegers, Darrell Nelson, Jimmy Mars,  ,  ,  ,  

Consolation race winners: Travis Budisalovich,  ,  ,