What won the race: Justin Bussell of Imperial, Neb., captured the Fourth of July's High Plains Late Model Series event at Phillips County Raceway, earning $1,000.

Key notes: Bussell won his second career series race; his first came at Phillips County on May 7, 2017. ... Bussell denied runner-up Dakota Berry a sweep of holiday week event; Berry won the tour's race the previous night at I-76 Speedway. ... Berry is a three-time winner on the series in 2018. ... The event drew drivers from Colorado, Nebraska and Montana. ... The 14-car field carried U.S. flags on a three-wide parade lap. ... Third-place finisher and hometown driver Garrett Sporhase piloted Bussell's backup car.

Winner's sponsors: Bussell's No. 11B is sponsored by Bussell Farms, K&C Drywall, The Beverage Barn and Triangle Oil Company.

Car count: 14

Heat race winners: Dakota Berry, Garrett Sporhase,  ,  ,  ,  ,  

Next series race: August 4, I-76 Speedway (Fort Morgan, CO) $1,000