What won the race: Polesitter Zach Johnson of Kensington, Minn., took the lead on the sixth of 40 laps and led the rest of the way for his fourth career Blaine Brothers Challenge Series victory. The reigning series champ collected $2,000.

Key notes: Outside front-row starter Scott Ward of Watertown, S.D., jumped to an early lead, but retired early to finish 22nd. ... Johnson notched his first series win of the season; his previous triumph on the WISSOTA tour came Aug. 22, 2013, at Norman County Raceway in Ada, Minn. ... Friday marked the second of seven BBCS races on a western swing through three states and Canada. ... Dacotah, which doesn't host weekly Late Models, offers two complete series programs Friday and Saturday.

On the move: Jake Redezke of Altoona, Wis., charged from the 13th starting spot to finish third.

Winner's sponsors: Johnson's Pierce Race Car is sponsored by ESS, Glenwood State Bank and Greeley Plumbing, Heating & AC, Midwest Grain Systems and Wasp.

Points chase: Through July 25, John Kaanta of Elk Mound, Wis., has 210 points for a three-point lead over Ricky Weiss of Headingley, Manitoba; Redetzke is third, 10 points back.

Car count: 29

Polesitter: Zach Johnson

Heat race winners: Zach Johnson, Scott Ward, Jeff Wildung,  ,  ,  ,  ,  

Next series race: August 18, Cedar Lake Speedway (New Richmond, WI) $2,500