Jason Covert (72) heads for an NDRL Northeast victory at Bedford.
What won the race: Grabbing the lead on the 26th lap, Jason Covert of York Haven, Pa., topped Tim Fuller of Watertown, N.Y., and Keith Barbara of South Park, Pa., for his first career NDRL Northeast victory and a $3,000 payday. Barbara led the first 25 circuits of the 35-lap feature.
Key notes: Covert became the fifth different winner through five series events; he collected his third overall victory on the season. ... Jeff Rine drew a lap-three yellow but rallied to finish fifth. ... Jared Miley was party of an early backstretch fracas. ... Drivers who didn't make the feature lineup: Travis Wilson and Matt Cosner.
Winner's sponsors: Covert's Rocket Chassis, which is owned by Pete Cameron and Roland and Lisa Mann, carries sponsorship from Cameron Construction, Carruth & Son Concrete, Downs Concrete, Duck's Automotive, Hall's HVAC, Hill's Store Bar & Grill, Hoosier Tires, JNJ Motorsports Media, Keyser Manufacturing, Mann Automotive, Phi V Tech Solutions, Trick Shot Penetrating Lubricant, Trick Trucks and T.W. Bentley.
Points chase: The third-finishing Barbara unofficially took the points lead over fourth-place finisher Max Blair. The pair entered Friday's action tied atop the standings, with Mike Knight, Justin Kann and Jared Miley all within 10 points.
Car count: 21
Next series race: July 4, McKean County Raceway (East Smethport, PA) $3,000