What won the race: Continuing a recent hot streak, third-starting Ricky Thornton Jr. of Chandler, Ariz., grabbed his first CDM victory, steering Jeff Manka's No. 5 to the checkered flag.
Key notes: Thornton swept Memorial Day weekend action on the West Coast Late Model Shootout tour at Kings Speedway in Hanford, Calif. ... El Paso marked the first of two weekend events for CDM competitors.
Winner's sponsors: Thornton's Jeff Manka-owned Rocket Chassis is sponsored by Affordable Powder Coating, MDM Accenting Services, Site Lite Mag Laser and Sunoco Race Fuels.
Points chase: Entering the race, Lonnie Parker Jr. of El Mirage, Ariz., topped the series standings.
Car count: 16
Heat race winners: Ricky Thornton Jr., Garrett Alberson, , , , ,