What won the race: Justin Kay of Wheatland, Iowa, overtook polesitter Ryan Dolan with five laps remaining to win the Deery Brothers Summer Series opener at Cedar County Raceway. Kay pocketed $2,000 for his 25th career series victory while the ninth-starting Matt Ryan finished second with Dolan third in the 50-lapper.

Key notes: Kay has won four consecutive series events at Cedar County going back to 2014. ... Terry Neal was running second when he coasted to the infield mid-race. ... Of the top nine starters, only four finished in the top 10. ... Curt Schroeder was the only driver to retire. ... Cedar County hosted the tour opener for the first time. ... Davenport officials promoted Tipton's event. ... The series debuted a new passing-points format which replaces the draw-redraw format previously used for heat races.

On the move: Todd Cooney of Des Moines, Iowa, started 12th and finished fourth.

Winner's sponsors: Kay's MasterSbilt Race Car from Gheer'd Up Race Cars is sponsored by Wehrs Machine, Wheatland Auto Body, Crop Production Services, Hoker Trucking and Mycogen Seeds

Points chase: The race marked the 32nd season opener in tour history.

Car count: 29

Polesitter: Ryan Dolan

Heat race winners: Joe Zrostlik, Denny Eckrich, Ryan Dolan, Justin Kay,  ,  ,  ,  

Consolation race winners: Chad Holladay, A.J. Campbell,  ,  

Provisional starters: Luke Merfeld, Curt Schroeder,  ,  

Next series race: May 5, Maquoketa Speedway (Maquoketa, IA) $2,000