What won the race: Winning his first Mississippi State Championship Challenge Series race in more than two years, Rick Rickman of Columbus, Miss., picked up $2,500 Friday at Greenville Speedway. Rickman outran Mike Palasini Jr. of Leland, Miss., and Brian Rickman, the winner's brother, also of Columbus.

Key notes: It was the third tour victory of Rickman’s career. … Rickman’s last MSCCS triumph came March 29, 2014 at Whynot Motorsports Park in Meridian, Miss. ... Greenville hosted the first of a weekend doubleheader for the MSCCS. … The tour heads to Whynot on Saturday. … Greenville hosts the $10,000-to-win series finale Oct. 6-7. … It was the fourth stop for the series at Greenville this season. … Rickman is the 10th different winner in 16 series races this season.

Winner's sponsors: Rickman's No. 86 is sponsored by Advanced Logistics, 1250 Package Store, Rickman Brothers Trucking and McKleroy Motorsports.

Points chase: Chad Thrash has 1,900 points to lead Brian Rickman (1,740), David Breazeale (1,525), Billy Franklin (1,470) and Michael Arnold (1,460).

Car count: 17

Fast qualifier: Chad Thrash

Dash winner: Chad Thrash

Consolation race winners: Nick Thrash,  ,  ,  

Next series race: October 6, Greenville Speedway (Greenville, MS) $10,000