What won the race: Matt Cooper of McKenzie, Tenn., passed polesitter and race-long leader Ashley Newman with four laps remaining and went on to win Saturday’s All Star Racing Series feature at Old No. 1 Speedway. Newman finished second.
Key notes: Cooper earned $2,000 for his series-best fourth victory of the season; he also won at Old No. 1 in April. ... Third-place finisher Nathan Brown finished third after changing engines in his car between the Friday and Saturday events. ... Officials said that all drivers were cleared after post-race tech, but the series took the option of confiscating Cooper’s Crate engine. It was removed by tech official Tommy Ray and Cooper MotorSports and placed in a secured trailer for transport to WRE Engines, where it will undergo a complete inspection; the winner's payout is held pending the outcome. ... The All Star Racing Series headed home to Arkansas for the third of four visits to Old No. 1 Speedway this season. … The series was back in action following a five-week hiatus.
Winner's sponsors: Cooper drives a Rocket Chassis with sponsorship from Wilson Heating & Air and Ronnie Cooper Trucking & Dirtwork, Argo Plumbing and 45 Race Shop.
Points chase: After Old No. 1, Ashley Newman (1,360 points) of Ripley, Tenn., leads Henry Gustavus (1,150), Josh Ray (1,115), Matt Cooper (1,065) and Lynn Erwin (935).
Current weather: Mostly Clear, 85°F
Car count: 25
Polesitter: Ashley Newman
Next series race: July 26, Columbus Speedway (Columbus, MS) $1,500