What won the race: Nick Marolf of Moscow, Iowa, parlayed his win in the second heat race into a feature victory in the IMCA Deery Brothers Summer Series season opener. Marolf took the lead from polesitter and runner-up Darrel DeFrance on the sixth of 35 laps.

Key notes: Marolf's only previous series victory came Sept. 14, 2012, at Farley Speedway. ... The series kicked off its 13-race season. ... The event, which also opened the track's season, marked the lone stop at the Burlington, Iowa, oval in '17; the track has hosted a series-high 49 events ... 34 Raceway is scheduled to host the $10,555-to-win Slocum 50 for Super Late Models on April 15.

On the move: Chad Holladay of Muscatine, Iowa, started 15th and finished third.

Winner's sponsors: Marolf's Victory Circle Chassis is sponsored by Marolf Genetics, Keith Stanley DDS, Gronewold Tiling, Penn Ave Farms, Honts Construction, Stewart Trucking, Kyle Campbell Construction.

Points chase: Marolf grabbed the early points lead after one race.

Car count: 31

Heat race winners: Tyler Bruening, Nick Marolf, Jay Johnson, Jeff Aikey,  ,  ,  ,  

Consolation race winners: Denny Eckrich, Jeremiah Hurst,  ,  

Next series race: April 8, West Liberty Raceway (West Liberty, IA) $2,000