Dean Bowen gets up to speed at Lake View.
What won the race: Fending off a charging Willie Milliken, Dean Bowen of Whiteville, N.C., race to the Fast United Engine Late Model Series victory Saturday at Lake View Motor Speedway. He earned $2,000.
Key notes: Michael Rouse led early in the feature but retired with engine problems, handing the lead to Bowen. ... Oil pump issues forced Taylor Puckett to retire early. ... The FUEL tour, which this season absorbed the I-95 Challenge Series, made its first trip to Lake View. ... Lake View was scheduled to host the Fastrak Racing Series on Aug. 29, but that race has been postponed.
On the move: Runner-up Willie Milliken of Roanoke Rapids, N.C., started sixth.
Winner's sponsors: Bowen's Longhorn Chassis is sponsored by CarQuest, Bowen Tire & Auto, Causey Construction and J&S Trucking.
Points chase: Russell Erwin entered the weekend with 488 points to lead Robbie Emory (470) and Matthew Bissette (454).
Car count: 26
Fast qualifier: Dean Bowen
Time: 16.700 seconds
Heat race winners: Dean Bowen, Michael Rouse, Taylor Puckett, , , , ,
Next series race: September 5, County Line Raceway (Elm City, NC) $3,000