What won the race: After Jordan Heiman faltered on a late restart, eighth-starting Gary Brown Jr. of Brandon, S.D., overtook Andrew Kosiski with four laps remaining Thursday for a $1,000 victory in Tri-State Late Model Series action at Clay County Fair Speedway.

Key notes: Jordan Heiman started on the front row and was leading on the final restart when he spun his tires; he ended up fourth. ... Doug Tomka had a rollover wreck; he able to walk away under his own power. ... The Tri-State tour made its first-ever visit to Clay County in kicking off three-race weekend takes drives to Iowa, Minnesota and South Dakota. ... The victory was Brown's first series victory of the season and fifth career victory which moves him into a tie with Nick Beyenhof atop the series all-time win list.

On the move: Blair Nothdurft of Sioux Falls, S.D., started 22nd and finished sixth.

Winner's sponsors: Brown's Rocket Chassis is sponsored by Fensels Electric, Band-Aid Range, H&H Mobile Home Service, Gross Hay Farms, Precision Drywall, Hegg Realtors and Extreme Heating and Cooling.

Points chase: Tad Pospisil of Norfolk, Neb., led tour points heading to Clay County.

Current weather: Sunny, 70°F

Car count: 22

Polesitter: Tad Pospisil

Heat race winners: Chad Olsen, Nate Beyenhof, Tad Pospisil,  ,  ,  ,  ,  

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