What won the race: Winning his second series race of the season, Mike Palasini Jr. of Leland, Miss., captured Saturday's Mississippi State Championship Challenge Series visit to Alabama's ECM Speedway to earn $3,000.

Key notes: Palasini's previous series victory came June 22 at Greenville (Miss.) Speedway, his home track. ... Runner-up Chad Thrash came from the fifth row. ... David Gentry lost a wheel before the dash started and pitted for a new tire and wheel to join the race, finishing eighth and last. ... He rallied to finish third in the feature. ... The Mississippi-based tour made its 17th visit to an Alabama track in its 19-year history.

Winner's sponsors: Palasini's Doug Showah-owned car is sponsored by The Tint Man, M&D Automotive and Bonds Towing Service.

Points chase: Entering the event, Chad Thrash (1,320) of Collinsville, Miss., led Shelby Sheedy (1,025), Terry Wilson (1,010), Rick Rickman (1,005) and Doug Sanchagrin (1,005).

Current weather: Clear, 67°F

Car count: 26

Fast qualifier: Billy Franklin

Time: 14.11 seconds

Polesitter: Billy Franklin

Dash winner: Billy Franklin

Consolation race winners: Chad Thrash, Terry Wilson,  ,  

Next series race: August 3, Whynot Motorsports Park (Meridian, MS) $3,000