What won the race: Alex Ferree of Saxonburg, Pa., grabbed the lead from race-long pacesetter Jon Lee on lap 35 and captured Saturday’s 40-lap Zimmer’s United Late Model Series-sanctioned Nathan Lauer Memorial at Marion Center Raceway. Ferree earned the $5,000 checkered flag by 0.788 of a second over Ryan Montgomery, who overtook Lee for second on lap 36.

Key notes: Ferree, who started fourth, recorded his first victory of the 2022 season and the sixth ULMS triumph of his career. ... It was his richest win since a $4,000 unsanctioned score on Sept. 12, 2020, at Hummingbird Speedway in Reynoldsville, Pa. ... Montgomery, driving the Suppa Racing entry, ran third for laps 13-35 before finally following Ferree past Lee, a four-time Marion Center winner this season. ... Lee settled for a fourth-place finish after losing third to 19th-starting Jared Miley on lap 37. ... The 39-minute race was slowed by seven caution flags, with 12 drivers completing 40 laps.

On the move: Jared Miley of Pittsburgh, Pa., started 19th and finished third.

Winner's sponsors: Ferree’s Lynn Geisler-owned Rocket Chassis is powered by a Durham engine and carries sponsorship from #1 Cochran, Bolea Oil, Jack’s Recycling, Marbuger Dairy, Moody’s Sales and Service, Butler RV, Frankland Racing, Ashley’s Truck Service, Bachman Trucking, Tri-State Hose, Hotsy, Glow Racing, Integra Shocks and VP Racing Fuels.

Points chase: Before Marion Center: 1. Jared Miley (196); 2. Gregg Satterlee (169); 3. Rick Eckert (123); 4. Dave Stamm (110); 5. Tyler Emory (109).

Current weather: Clear, 73°F

Car count: 22

Fast qualifier: Jon Lee

Time: 15.168 seconds

Polesitter: Jon Lee

Dash winner: Jon Lee

Heat race winners: Matt Lux, Ryan Montgomery, Alex Ferree,  ,  ,  ,  ,  

Next series race: July 3, Eriez Speedway (Hammett, PA) $4,100