What won the race: Eighth-starting Chad Becker of Aberdeen, S.D., streaked to his first career Tri-State Late Model Series victory in Wednesday night’s Star Spangled Showdown at Brown County Speedway, topping sixth-starting Kent Arment while pocketing $1,000.

Key notes: Becker won his 11th feature of the season. ... Point leader Jordan Heiman of Sioux Falls, S.D., gained nine spots, recording a 10th-place finish. … Second-starting Chad Olsen was one of three cars that failed to complete all 20 laps. … The Tri-State Late Model Series made its debut at Brown County to open the tour’s three-race Independence Day stretch. ... Brad Sweet won the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series feature.

On the move: Josh Skorczewski of Aberdeen, S.D. started 13th and finished fifth.

Winner's sponsors: Becker's MB Customs Race Car is powered by a Pro Power Race Engine and sponsored by Aberdeen Wings, Nickeson Harvesting, Buffalo Wings and Rings, Brad’s Auto Glass, Grote Sheet Metal, PM Auto Repair, Fastenal in Sioux Falls, Jay's Motorsports, Todd's Taxidermy, American Power & Communications Group, Ultimate Graphics, Mark Petersen and Sean & Jamie Shwartz.

Points chase: With his third-place finish, Nate Beyenhof of Rock Rapids, Iowa, moved into the series points lead (669) over Jordan Heiman (654) with Brad Vogt (649) in third.

Current weather: Sunny, 86°F

Car count: 24

Polesitter: Thomas Weisgram

Heat race winners: Thomas Weisgram, Chad Olsen, Brandon Moser,  ,  ,  ,  ,  

Next series race: July 19, Wagner Speedway (Wagner, SD) $1,000