What won the race: Series pointsleader Chad Thrash of Meridian, Miss., captured the $2,000 Mississippi State Championship Challenge Series victory on Friday at Hattiesburg Speedway. He finished ahead of Jeremy Broadus and Michael Arnold.

Key notes: Thrash recorded his 22nd career series triumph. … Joseph Joiner of Milton, Fla., piloted the Henderson Motorsports car to a fourth-place finish. ... Hattiesburg hosted the series for the 30th time.

Winner's sponsors: Thrash’s Rocket Chassis is powered by a Jay Dickens Racing Engine and sponsored by Miller Lite, Structural Steel Services, Velocita Racewear, Thrash Homes, O.H. Hendricks Sheet Metal, Rankin Roofing, TomKat of Chunky, Integra Racing Shocks, and Thrash Pest Control.

Points chase: Chad Thrash of Meridian, Miss., leads the series.

Current weather: Clear, 86°F

Car count: 15

Next series race: July 24, Pike County Speedway (Magnolia, MS) $3,000