What won the race: Polesitter Mike Palasini Jr. of Leland, Miss., earned his fourth career Mississippi State Championship Challenge Series feature victory Saturday at Jackson Motor Speedway. Palasini collected $3,000.
Key notes: Bubba Mullins of West Monroe, La., advanced three positions to finish in the runner-up spot, 1.415 seconds behind Palasini. ... Entering as a two-time MSCCS feature winner already this month, Chad Thrash of Meridian, Miss., finished fourth. ... Saturday's feature, the tour's 48th visit to Jackson and second this season, lasted 15 minutes with five competitors completing all 40 laps.
On the move: Bubba Mullins of West Monroe, La., started fifth and finished second.
Winner's sponsors: Palasini's Doug Showah-owned Pierce Race Car is powered by a Pro Power engine and sponsored by The Tint Man, M&D Aviation, Helena, Hanos Dirt Works and HP Graphics.
Points chase: Before Jackson: 1. Chad Thrash (1,315); 2. Mason Jordan (905); 3. Jeremy Broadus (790) 4. Dean Carpenter (745); 5. Brandon Carpenter (700).
Current weather: Clear, 90°F
Car count: 10
Fast qualifier: Chad Thrash
Time: 15.363 seconds
Polesitter: Mike Palasini Jr.
Heat race winners: Mike Palasini Jr., Clay Fisher, , , , ,
Next series race: August 7, Outlaw Speedway (Perkinston, MS) $3,000