What won the race: Third-starting Rusty Griffaw of Festus, Mo., outran eighth-starting Chad Zobrist to capture his first career Midwest Big 10 Series victory at Belle-Clair Speedway. He earned $1,500.

Key notes: Point leader Greg Kimmons of Pleasant Plains, Ill., finished ninth. … The Midwest Big 10 Series visited Belle-Clair for the first time this season and fourth time in series history. … There hasn’t been a repeat winner in the first three visits. … Daryn Klein of Fairview Heights, Ill., won last year’s stop. … Other winners are Michael Kloos of Trenton, Ill., in 2017 and Chad Zobrist of Highland, Ill., in 2016. … Klein won the May 17 Shamrock 40 at Belle-Clair. … Tim Manville of Highland, Ill., won Belle-Clair’s Talker Guy 100 on Aug 2. … There have have been six different winners in six series races this season.

On the move: Chad Zobrist of Highland, Ill., started eighth and finished second.

Winner's sponsors: Griffaw’s winning No. 16 is sponsored by Ste. Genevieve Trolley, Modern Fabrication & Mechanical, Iron County Recycling, Sport Clips, McCains Towing & Autobody, Brian Thompson Roofing, Budweiser, H.W. Harrell Distribution, Home Service Oil Co. and Paul Belken Painting.

Points chase: Entering the weekend, Greg Kimmons (240 points) of Pleasant Plains, Ill., led Brian Shirley (222), Cody Maguire (192), Rusty Griffaw (186) and Ryan Unzicker (160).

Current weather: Mostly Clear, 71°F

Car count: 20

Polesitter: Adam Tischhauser

Heat race winners: Rusty Griffaw, Daryn Klein, Cody Maguire,  ,  ,  ,  ,  

Next series race: September 1, Spoon River Speedway (Banner, IL) $1,500