What won the race: Polesitter Jesse Stovall of Billings, Mo., pocketed $2,000 and collected his first MARS DIRTcar Series victory of 2015. Fellow Missouri drivers Will Vaught of Crane and Tony Jackson Jr. of Lebanon rounded out the podium.

Key notes: Stovall also won a weekly race in Monett's previous racing program. ... Monett hosted the first of a two-race weekend for the Missouri-based tour that's scheduled to continue Saturday at Springfield (Mo.) Raceawy. ... Andy's Frozen Custard was the event's presenting sponsor.

Winner's sponsors: Stovall's Black Diamond Chassis is sponsored by Hoosier Racing Tire, Malvern Trust & Savings Bank, Midwest Sheet Metal, Rushin Towing, Scott Bailey and Swafford's Service.

Points chase: Entering the race, Jackson, the reigning MARS champion, had 176 points to lead Stovall (168) and Justin Asplin (149).

Car count: 30

Polesitter: Jesse Stovall

Heat race winners: Shane Essary, Will Vaught, Leslie Essary, Justin Asplin,  ,  ,  ,  

Consolation race winners: Josh Hughes, Jason Hughes,  ,  

Next series race: May 2, Springfield Raceway (Springfield, MO) $3,000