What won the race: Pole-starting Kent Arment of Aberdeen, S.D., captured his first Tri-State Late Model Series victory Saturday, earning $1,500 at Miller Central Speedway. Arment took the checkers ahead of fellow home-state drivers Chad Becker and Brian Diede.

Key notes: Arment's 20-lap victory came in the tour's debut at Miller Central ... He's the sixth winner in eight series races. ... The race was originally set for July 4 but rained out. … Fifth-finishing Nate Beyenhof was the top-finishing series regular as WISSOTA regulars swept the top spots. ... Runner-up Chad Becker is a three-time winner at Miller Central in 2019.

On the move: Nate Beyenhof of Rock Rapids, Iowa, started ninth and finished fifth.

Winner's sponsors: Arment's Longhorn Chassis is sponsored by Olsen Custom Farms, Mustang Seeds, Evolution Powersports, 605 Signs and Ken's Alignment.

Points chase: Entering the event, Nate Beyenhof (949 points) of Rock Rapids, Iowa, led Gary Brown Jr. (919), Jordan Heiman (894), Brad Vogt (811) and Jesse Kroger (736).

Current weather: Sunny, 78°F

Car count: 21

Polesitter: Kent Arment

Heat race winners: Chad Becker, Kent Arment, Brian Diede,  ,  ,  ,  ,  

Next series race: August 9, Fiesta City Speedway (Montevideo, MN) $1,000