What won the race: Pole-starting Shane Hebert of Lafayette, La., earned his first career Mississippi State Championship Challenge Series victory in Friday’s 30-lap weekend opener at Hattiesburg Speedway. Hebert held off race-long challenges from points leader Brian Rickman to capture the $2,500 payday.

Key notes: Chad Thrash, winner of March's $2,500 MSCCS opening visit to Hattiesburg, finished third. … Cameron Weaver improved five positions to take fourth. … Jeremy Broadus was the lone scratch from the 30-lap feature. … The Mississippi-based series wraps up its doubleheader weekend with Saturday's $3,000-to-win finale at Magnolia Motor Speedway in Columbus, Miss.

On the move: Tanner Kellick of Mer Rouge, La., started 16th and finished ninth.

Winner's sponsors: Hebert’s Longhorn Chassis is powered by an Advanced Performance Engine (APE) and carries sponsorship from Cajun Pools & Spas, B&D Motorsports, Empire Dirtworks & Construction, Joel’s Auto Sales, Advanced Specialized Carriers and Joey Brown Plumbing.

Points chase: Before Hattiesburg: 1. Brian Rickman (830); 2. Chad Thrash (795); 3. Hunter Lewis (750); 4. Ross Camponovo (735); 5. Derrick Nichols (670).

Current weather: Clear, 79°F

Car count: 15

Polesitter: Shane Hebert

Dash winner: Shane Hebert

Heat race winners: Mikey Kile,  ,  ,  ,  ,  ,  

Next series race: August 24, Magnolia Motor Speedway (Columbus, MS) $3,000