Robbie Stuart heads toward his first career MSCCS victory.
What won the race: Taking the lead from Brian Rickman following a mid-race restart Saturday, third-starting Robbie Stuart of DeRidder, La., picked up his first career victory on the Mississippi State Championship Challenge Series at Greenville Speedway. Stuart earned $2,500 while fifth-starting Rick Rickman finished second.
Key notes: After leading the first half of the race, second-starting Brian Rickman of Columbus, Miss., slid back to fourth. … Twelve cars finished the main event. … Scott Abraham didn’t start the feature. … Polesitter Neil Baggett faded to seventh. … Stuart joins Chad Thrash, Rusty Schlenk and two-time winner Tyler Erb as series winners this season. ... The series had two races planned for Greenville this weekend, but Friday’s opener was rained out. … Greenville, which hosts the tour a season-high five has had four MSCCS races rained out this season.
On the move: Scott Dedwylder of Vosburg, Miss., finished third after starting 15th.
Winner's sponsors: Stuart drives a Black Diamond Chassis powered by Collins Engine Works with sponsorship from Moses Dirt Works, Century 21-Steve Delia and Associates, Jeremy Burge Allstate, Allstar Ford, A-1 Designs and Big T Motorsports.
Points chase: Chad Thrash moved into the series points lead with his fifth-place finish.
Car count: 23
Fast qualifier: Brian Rickman
Time: 15.200 seconds
Dash winner: Neil Baggett
Consolation race winners: Jonathan Rowan, Dean Carpenter, ,
Next series race: May 26, Greenville Speedway (Greenville, MS) $2,000