Billy Franklin enjoys his visit to victory lane at ECM Speedway.
What won the race: Billy Franklin of Calera, Ala., scored his first career Mississippi State Championship Challenge Series victory on Saturday night at ECM Speedway over Josh Putnam and Jadon Frame. He earned $3,000.
Key notes: ECM Speedway hosted the third MSCCS race of the season. … It was the tour’s fifth-ever race at the Alabama oval.
Winner's sponsors: Franklin’s Rocket Chassis is sponsored by Franklin Enterprises, B&D Leasing, Millwood Plumbing, Showtime Properties and Base Racing Fuel & Oils.
Points chase: Heading to ECM, Neil Baggett and Spencer Hughes were tied atop the series standings with 270 points, followed by Ronnie Stuart (245), Dean Carpenter (245) and Chad Thrash (230).
Current weather: Scattered Clouds, 82°F
Car count: 20
Next series race: May 14, Hattiesburg Speedway (Hattiesburg, MS) $2,000