What won the race: Track points leader Mike Spatola of Manhattan, Ill., outran Jay Morris of Pittwood, Ill., and Brandon Thirlby of Traverse City, Mich., to collect $2,000 for his fourth career Sunoco American Late Model Series victory in the Land of Lincoln Clash 40.

Key notes: Spatola notched his third victory of the season at Kankakee. ... A flat right-rear tire knocked Bobby Pierce of Oakwood, Ill., out of contention. ... Kevin Weaver of Gibson City, Ill., scratched from the feature after a rollover accident in heat action; he wasn't injured. ... The event was for ALMS East and West points. ... The series is made its 10th visit to Kankakee and opened a two-race weekend in Illinois.

On the move: Brandon Thirlby of Traverse City, Mich., finished third after starting 10th.

Winner's sponsors: Spatola's No. 89 Warrior Race Car has a Rhyne Competition Engine and carries sponsorship from Action Suspension, Allstar Performance, Big Daddy Scrap, Fast Shafts, Fastlane Wraps, Modern Carriage Werks Inc., Steve's Performance and T&S Heating, Cooling and Refrigeration.

Points chase: Entering Kankakee, Thirlby held the ALMS East points lead, while Pierce sat atop the ALMS West standings.

Car count: 24

Fast qualifier: Bobby Pierce

Time: 13.818 seconds

Heat race winners: Ryan Unzicker, Mike Spatola, Allen Murray,  ,  ,  ,  ,  

Next series race: August 29, Farmer City Raceway (Farmer City, IL) $3,000