What won the race: Michael Batten of Rocky Mount, N.C., scored his first career I-95 Late Model Challenge Series win in Saturday's season opener at County Line Raceway. Batten outran Shawn Harrell and Ethan Wilson to earn $3,000.

Key notes: Batten dominated from the second he unloaded, topping the charts in time trials and winning his heat race before cruising to the 40-lap victory. … Batten also won an April 7 regular season event at County Line. ... Dustin Mitchell (originally seventh) and Christian Joyner (originally 12th) were disqualified for postrace fighting. ... Spencer Liggon and Buddy Isles Jr. scrratched from the main event. ... The tour returns to County Line Aug. 31.

Winner's sponsors: Batten’s Longhorn Chassis is powered by a Battenbilt Racing Engine and sponsored by Robinson Heating & Cooling, Wilson Mold & Machine and DJ Custom Communications.

Points chase: It was the I-95 season-opener; Russell Erwin of Beaverdam, Va., was the 2018 champion.

Current weather: Clear, 60°F

Car count: 25

Fast qualifier: Michael Batten

Time: 14.368 seconds

Heat race winners: Michael Batten, Dustin Mitchell, Shaun Harrell,  ,  ,  ,  ,  

Next series race: June 15, Halifax County Motor Speedway (Brinkleyville, NC) $2,500