Max Blair takes the checkered flag at Tyler County.
What won the race: Overtaking Kyle Thomas of Pennsboro, W.Va., on lap 16 of 30, Max Blair of Centerville, Pa., picked up his first Zimmer's United Late Model Series victory of the season at Tyler County Speedway. He earned $3,000.
Key notes: Blair, the reigning ULMS champion, also scored a series victory at Tyler County last season. He sits atop the series all-time win list with 20 career victories. … The race was slowed by two cautions. … Mike Smith of Akport, N.Y., did not start the feature. … Runner-up finisher Kyle Thomas is the defending Tyler County track champion. He was the winner of the Middlebourne, W.Va.’s May 18 weekly event. … The ULMS hosts a weekend doubleheader in conjunction with the $15,000-to-win Mega 100 modified show. … Saturday’s event pays $5,000-to-win.
Winner's sponsors: Blair’s Rocket Chassis is powered by a Clement’s Racing Engine and is sponsored by Specialty Products, Previty’s Auto Wrecking, Moody & Son Welding, Murphy’s Logging, C&J Dairy, Upstate Auto Group, Sons of the American Legion Post 1460, Niemeyer’s Garage, Plyler Entry Systems and MWB Graphics.
Points chase: Before Tyler County: 1. Max Blair (112); 2. Rick Eckert (95); 3. Jason Covert (93); 4. Jeff Rine (82); 5. Michael Norris (80); 6. Dylan Yoder (68); 7. Mason Zeigler (63); 8. Mike Wonderling Jr. (59); 9. Andy Haus (58); 10. Gene Knaub (57).
Current weather: Mostly Cloudy, 67°F
Car count: 15
Fast qualifier: Kyle Strickler
Time: 12.834 seconds
Polesitter: D.J. Troutman
Heat race winners: Max Blair, Kyle Thomas, , , , ,
Next series race: June 1, Tyler County Speedway (Middlebourne, WV) $5,000