What won the race: Holding off polesitter Cory Dumpert, Dusty Leonard of Marysville, Kan., scored his third NCRA victory of the season, winning the tour’s Independence Day race Thursday at Belleville High Banks. He earned $1,000.

Key notes: Belleville was the NCRA’s second night of a four-race Independence Day stretch. … Along with Leonard, Delbert Smith of Wichita, Kan., recorded his fifth top-five in six races. … Chris Kratzer and Travis Johnson have four top-fives. … Kratzer, Haysville, Kan., who won Wednesday’s stop at 81 Speedway in Park City, Kan., finished sixth and grabbed the series points lead… The series made its only stop at Belleville this season.

On the move: Chris Kratzer of Wichita, Kan. started 11th and finished sixth

Winner's sponsors: Leonard's MasterSbilt Race Car is sponsored by Seven D Longhorns, Brice Leonard Farm Bureau Financial Services, Ehnens Automotive, Feldkamp Furniture and Latta Plumbing.

Points chase: After Belleville: Chris Kratzer (1,650) of Wichita, Kan., leads Travis Johnson (1,635), Delbert Smith (1,630), Daniel Smith (1,590) and Adam Schrag (1,580).

Current weather: Sunny, 86°F

Car count: 16

Polesitter: Cory Dumpert

Heat race winners: Travis Johnson, Cory Dumpert,  ,  ,  ,  ,  

Next series race: July 5, Longdale Speedway (Longdale, OK) $1,000