What won the race: Outdueling fellow hometown driver and early race leader Hunter Duran, Kanyan Methvin of Yellville, Ark., passed the early leader and raced to his fourth Southern Outlaw Late Model Series victory of the season, winning at his home track North Central Arkansas Speedway. Duren, also of Yellville, finished second, with three-time series winner Hank Long of Stillwell, Okla., grabbing third. Methvin earned $750 for the win.
Key notes: Methvin leads the series with four victories. ... Methvin has won four of the last six races. ... Hang Long as three wins this season. ... Batesville winner Clay Julian was not in attendace. ... The series heads to Monett (Mo.) Motor Speedway July 21. ... Only five events remain on the 2017 slate. ... The Aug. 5 races at Tri-State Speedway near Pocola, Okla., is the only SOLMS events scheduled in August.
On the move: Randall Griffin advanced four spots from 10th to sixth.
Car count: 14
Heat race winners: Roy Long, Hunter Duren, Eddie Hoyer, , , , ,
Next series race: July 15, Lucas Oil Speedway (Wheatland, MO) $12,000