What won the race: Hometown driver and former track champion Troy Springborn led all but the first lap Saturday at Shawano Speedway for a $1,500 victory in the Wabam Dirt Kings Tour opener. Springborn took the checkers 2.568 seconds ahead of multitime series champ Nick Anvelink for his first-ever series victory.

Key notes: Springborn had never previously won on the series but he's been a regular several seasons, notching a third-place finish in series points in 2020. .... Springborn won the Shawano track title in 2020. ... Pole-starting Todd Frank led the first lap before Springborn, who started alongside, took command in the 25-lapper. ... Frank finished 13th, one spot behind his son Gunner. ... The Dirt Kings season opener was pushed back one week by inclement weather. ... Paul Thorpe of New London, Wis., made his first series feature start, finishing 16th.

On the move: Runner-up Nick Anvelink of Navarino, Wis., started sixth.

Winner's sponsors: Springborn’s MB Customs Race Car is powered by a Pro Power Racing Engine and sponsored by Scott Construction, CPF Metal Fabrication, Frank Wallace Flooring and Marshal Giese Plumbing.

Points chase: The event opened the Dirt Kings season.

Current weather: Clear, 36°F

Car count: 20

Polesitter: Todd Frank

Heat race winners: Nick Anvelink, Brad Mueller, Todd Frank,  ,  ,  ,  ,  

Next series race: May 5, Mississippi Thunder Speedway (Fountain City, WI) $10,000