What won the race: Michael Rouse of Wilson, N.C., collected his second career Steel Block Bandits Dirt Late Model Challenge victory on Friday night at Dixieland Speedway. He finished 1.415 seconds ahead of Russell Erwin.

Key notes: Series point leader Dustin Mitchell of Pine Level, N.C., who has three wins on the season, finished 10th. ... Brian Strickland of Lumberton, N.C., retired on lap 20.

Winner's sponsors: Rouse's Longhorn Race Car carries sponsorship from WP Racing Shocks, Scott Farms, Robert's Engines Inc., Love Sweet Potatoes and Red Moon Contractors.

Points chase: Before Dixieland: 1. Dustin Mitchell (214); 2. Tyler Bare (185); 3. Brian Strickland (174); T4. Michael Batten (172); T4. Russell Erwin (172)

Current weather: Overcast, 75°F

Car count: 24

Heat race winners: Michael Rouse, Russell Erwin, Derick Quade,  ,  ,  ,  ,