What won the race: Ryan Unzicker of El Paso, Ill., overtook Brian Shirley with three laps remaining Thursday at Tri-City Speedway to grab a $3,000 Super Late Model victory. The third-starting Unzicker took the checkers in the 30-lapper a half-second ahead of pole-starting Jason Feger while Shirley settled for third after leading laps 9-27 in a Steve Lampley-owned entry.

Key notes: Unzicker notched his sixth Super Late Model victory of the season. ... Surprising entrant Earl Pearson Jr. started outside the front row and led the first eight laps; he finished fourth. ... Nine drivers completed 30 laps. ... DIRTcar Super Late Models are part of the three-day 18th annual Summit Race Equipment Modified Mania Dirt Nationals at Tri-City with $3,000-to-win races on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

On the move: Michael Kloos of Trenton, Ill., started 11th and finished sixth.

Winner's sponsors: Unzicker’s MB Customs Race Car has a Pro Power Racing Engine and carries sponsorship from RJR Transportation, Brucker Farms, Mosquito Hero, Fairbury Fastener & Supply, Varsitee Screenprinting, V1 Comfort Solutions, Larimer Cows & Calves, Mayer Automotive, Absolute Home Repair & Remodeling, Gary Miller’s Classic Auto, El Paso Outdoor Center, Unzicker Equipment, Renegade Fuels and Aftershock Decals & Design.

Points chase: Billy Laycock of Marine, Ill., leads Tri-City’s Super Late Model points.

Current weather: Broken Clouds, 59°F

Car count: 29

Fast qualifier: Tony Jackson Jr.

Time: 14.675 seconds

Polesitter: Jason Feger

Heat race winners: Jason Feger, Ryan Unzicker, Earl Pearson Jr., Brian Shirley

Consolation race winners: Tony Jackson Jr.

Next series race: September 23, Tri-City Speedway (Granite City, IL) $3,000