What won the race: Michael Arnold of Hattiesburg, Miss., won Saturday's Mississippi State Championship Challenge Series stop at Jackson Motor Speedway, earning $3,000 for his third career MSCCS victory. Arnold regained the lead from Bub McCool on the 30th lap and led the rest of the 40-lapper.
Key notes: Arnold's previous series victory came May 18, 2018, at Hattiesburg Speedway. ... Bub McCool led laps 1-24 and 27-29, while Arnold led the rest of the way. ... Chad Thrash's three-race winning streak ended as MSCCS wrapped up a weekend doubleheader. ... Polesitter Clay Fisher retired in 18th. ... The series made its second stop at the Byram, Miss., oval on the 2019 season. ... Kyle Beard of Trumann, Ark., was the winner of the March 16. ... The series is scheduled to return to Jackson on Aug. 10 for another $3,000-to-win program.
On the move: Chad Thrash of Collinsville, Miss., started seventh and finished third.
Winner's sponsors: Arnold's Rocket Chassis is sponsored by Cooper's Country Meat Packers, Eagle Motors, Mieneke and Integra Shocks.
Points chase: Chad Thrash (1,040 points) of Collinsville, Miss., entered the weekend leading Rick Rickman (1,005), Doug Sanchagrin (805), Shelby Sheedy (795) and Terry Wilson (780).
Current weather: Mostly Clear, 73°F
Car count: 21
Fast qualifier: Bub McCool
Time: 15.120 seconds
Polesitter: Clay Fisher
Dash winner: Clay Fisher
Consolation race winners: Brett White, Terry Wilson, ,
Next series race: July 27, ECM Speedway (Bremen, AL) $3,000