What won the race: Polesitter Al Purkey of Coffeyville, Kan., captured Sunday's Southern Outlaw Late Model Series race at Monett Motor Speedway, taking the checkers ahead of fellow front-row starter Rob Powell.

Key notes: Purkey's previous series victory came Oct. 14, 2017, at North Central Arkansas Speedway in Yellville. ... Kaeden Cornell challenged Purkey from the second spot before mechanical issues ended his night early. ... Donnie Pate scratched from the main event. ... Eddie Hoyer and Robert Nash were also on hand but had problems before heat race action. ... Monett sponsor Doug's Pro Lube passed out 400 stadium seats to early-arriving fans.

On the move: Randall Griffin of Leslie, Ark., started sixth and finished third.

Winner's sponsors: Purkey's No. 33 is sponsored by Purkey's Used Cars and Doenges Family of Autos.

Points chase: With a runner-up finish at Monett, Rob Powell of Bartlesville, Okla., moved into the lead with 381 points over Zach Oliver (361) and Scotty Freeman (354).

Car count: 15

Polesitter: Al Purkey

Heat race winners: Rob Powell, Al Purkey,  ,  ,  ,  ,  

Next series race: June 16, Centerville Speedway (Centerville, AR) $750