What won the race: Mike Palasini Jr. of Leland, Miss., won Saturday's Mississippi State Championship Challenge race at Outlaw Speedway, earning $3,000 while outrunning Bo Slay and Doug Sanchagrin.

Key notes: Palasini Jr. won his first Mississippi State Championship Challenge Series race of the season and sixth of his career. ... He's won a series race at five different tracks. ... Jeremy Shaw of Millport, Ala., leads the series with two wins this season.

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.

Current weather: Clear, 91°F

Car count: 12

Next series race: June 25, Pike County Speedway (Magnolia, MS) $3,000