What won the race: Winning his first series race since the 2013 opener, Pat Doar of New Richmond, Wis., won from outside the front row Thursday at Norman County Speedway to earn $2,000. Doar's victory was his series-leading 29th of his career. Polesitter Jeremy Keller of Mandan, N.D., finished second.

Key notes: The Thursday night race opened a tripleheader weekend that wraps up the 2014 season. ... As part of School Night, spectators bringing school supplies received a $3 admission discount. ... Several NLRA regulars were on hand at the track that hosts a third NLRA race on Aug. 21.

On the move: Brad Seng of Grand Forks, N.D., started 16th and finished seventh.

Winner's sponsors: Pat Doar's Capital Race Car is sponsored by Speedwerx and S&S Transport.

Points chase: Ricky Weiss of Headingly, Manitoba, has 527 points to hold an edge on John Kaanta (524) and Jake Redetzke (513) with two series events remaining.

Car count: 27

Polesitter: Jeremy Keller

Heat race winners: Jeremy Keller, Pat Doar, Ricky Weiss,  ,  ,  ,  ,  

Next series race: August 8, Amsoil Speedway (Superior, WI) $2,000