What won the race: Reigning series champion Justin Zeitner of Malvern, Iowa, overtook polesitter Cole Searing on the 24th lap and pulled away for a 30-lap victory Thursday at Dakota State Fair Speedway on the Repairable Vehicles.com Tri-State Series. Zeitner earned $3,000 in taking the checkers 1.998 seconds ahead of Searing, last year's WISSOTA weekly champion.

Key notes: The third-starting Zeitner has three victories in four Tri-State Series this season and a series-leading 14 career tour victories. ... Outside front-row starter Jordan Heiman retired with five laps remaining while running fifth.

On the move: Kent Arment of Aberdeen, S.D., started 12th and finished fourth.

Winner's sponsors: Zeitner’s No. 62 is sponsored by Zeitner and Sons Refrigerated Transport, ZSI Logistics, Liek'hus Lawns, D.J.'s Dugout and Malvern Bank.

Points chase: After Thursday Huron: 1. Trevor Anderson (623); 2. Justin Zeitner (600); 3. Shane DeMey (594); 4. Brad Vogt (577); 5. Jared Jelsma (536).

Current weather: Clear, 61°F

Car count: 30

Polesitter: Cole Searing

Heat race winners: Scott Ward, Jordan Heiman, Tyler Myers, Blair Nothdurft,  ,  ,  ,  

Consolation race winners: Chad Olsen,  ,  ,