What won the race: Dan Smith of Beloit, Kan., took advantage of his pole starting position Saturday and claimed the $1,000 NCRA Hutchinson Nationals at Kansas State Fairgrounds.

Key notes: Dan Smith of Beloit, Kan., made his second career National Championship Racing Association victory a big one in his home state, winning the 63rd annual Hutchinson Nationals at Kansas State Fairgrounds. ... Smith fired-off from the pole position and never looked back, winning Saturday's $1,000 feature over Ross McCartney and Kip Hughes. ... Fourth place finisher, Dusty Leonard of Marysville, Kan., remains the tour’s only repeat winner through nine events in 2019.

On the move: Brandon Givens of Perry, Okla., advanced 12 positions to finish sixth on Saturday.

Points chase: Chris Kratzer (2,230 points) of Wichita, Kan., leads Travis Johnson (2,210), Delbert Smith (2,200), Dusty Leonard (2,175) and Dan Smith (2,135).

Current weather: Sunny, 94°F

Car count: 20

Polesitter: Daniel  Smith

Heat race winners: Dusty Leonard, Kip Hughes, Delbert Smith, Adam Popp, Daniel  Smith,  ,  ,  ,  

Next series race: September 1, 81 Speedway (Park City, KS) $1,000