What won the race: Second-starting Eric Vanosdall of Hoskins, Neb., topped sixth-starting Nate Beyenhof to win Saturday's Tri-State Late Model Series finale at Rapid Speedway, earning a $1,000 payday. Gary Brown Jr. finished third.

Key notes: Vanosdall earned his second victory of the season; he also won Aug. 24 at Wagner Speedway. ... Thirteen of the 19 starters finished the main event. … Polesitter Mike Babcock of Creighton, Neb., failed to finish and was credited with 16th. … The Tri-State Series closed out its season. … It was the tour’s third visit to Rapid this season. … Nate Beyenhof and Nick Beyenhof, both of Rock Rapids, split victories in the series first two visits.

On the move: John Hoefert of Sioux Fall, S.D., started 19th and finished fifth.

Winner's sponsors: Vanosdall's GRT Race Car is sponsored by BSE Racing Parts, Tomka Trucking and Strong Trucking.

Points chase: Gary Brown Jr. of Brandon, S.D., overtook points leader Ben Sukup to capture the series title.

Car count: 19

Polesitter: Mike Babcock

Heat race winners: Gary Brown Jr., Nate Beyenhof, Eric Vanosdall,  ,  ,  ,  ,  

Next series race: April 17, Park Jefferson Int'l Speedway (Jefferson, SD) $1,000