What won the race: Making a rare appearance back in a Late Model, J.R. Hotovy of Covert, Mich., captured his first Allstar Performance Challenge Series victory Friday at Hartford Speedway. He earned $4,000 in leading all but two laps.

Key notes: Hotovy started outside the front row alongside polesitter Brandon Thirlby, who led two early laps. ... Hotovy took the checkers 1.982 seconds ahead of runner-up Chad Finley. ... Making its Hartford debut, the Michigan tour kicked off a weekend doubleheader with the first of its two visits to the track this season.

On the move: Eric Spangler of Lake City, Mich., started 10th and finished fifth.

Points chase: Before Hartford: 1. Dona Marcoullier (153); 2. Travis Stemler (144); 3. Brandon Thirlby (135); 4. Eric Spangler (132); 5. Greg Gokey (126).

Current weather: Clear, 70°F

Car count: 22

Fast qualifier: Casey Noonan

Time: 16.689 seconds

Polesitter: Brandon Thirlby

Heat race winners: Brandon Thirlby, Casey Noonan, J.R. Hotovy,  ,  ,  ,  ,  

Next series race: June 18, Thunderbird Raceway (Muskegon, MI) $4,000