What won the race: Kanyan Methvin of nearby Yellville, Ark., outdueled series points leader Rick Hearnsberger in traffic late in a Friday race at North Central Arkansas Speedway for a Southern Outlaw Late Model Series victory.

Key notes: Methvin's previous series victory came in the 2015 tour opener at Crawford County Speedway in Van Buren, Ark.

On the move: Randall Griffin of Leslie, Ark., started 12th and finished fifth.

Winner's sponsors: Methvin's No. 41 is sponsored by Methvin Construction, Yellville Insurance and TTRS.

Points chase: Heading into the event, Rick Hearnsberger of Arkadelphia, Ark., has 476 points to lead Randall Griffin (454) and Johnny Wise II (446).

Car count: 15

Heat race winners: Rick Hearnsberger, Hunter Duren,  ,  ,  ,  ,  

Next series race: June 3, Chatham Speedway (Chatham, LA) $750