What won the race: Bobby Hogge IV of Salinas, Calif., pocketed $3,000 in a caution-free event, topping Steve Drake and Tony Toste in the Simkins Memorial opener.

Key notes: Hogge lapped all but six competitors. ... Devin Crockett piloted a Rocket Chassis formerly driven by Arkansas driver Bill Frye. ... The first of two nights of holiday weekend action at Santa Maria Speedway. ... Saturday's event pays $5,000-to-win. ... The event was originally sanctioned by Colorado-based Championship Dirt Motorsports, but that organization folded this summer. ... Overall nearly $100,000 in purses are on the line during the weekend.

Winner's sponsors: Hogge's No. 2 Victory Circle Chassis has sponsorship from Keyser Mfg. and Steinwand.

Points chase: Clay Daly of Watsonville, Calif., leads the track's Late Model division standings with 234 points over Steve Drake (223) and Tony Toste (222).

Car count: 16

Fast qualifier: Bobby Hogge IV

Time: 16.599 seconds

Polesitter: Steve Drake

Dash winner: Steve Drake

Heat race winners: Rob Sanders, Steve Drake, Clay Daly,  ,  ,  ,  ,  

Next series race: August 31, Santa Maria Speedway (Santa Maria, CA) $5,000