What won the race: Third-starting Jon Mitchell of Texarkana, Texas, topped front-row starter Ronny Adams of Diana, Texas, for his third consecutive series victory. Mitchell has won four of the last five SUPR events dating back to April.

Key notes: Mitchell's previous wins came April 26 at Baton Rouge Raceway in Baker, La., May 24 at Sabine Motor Speedway in Many, La., and May 25 at Lone Star Speedway in Kilgore, Texas. ... Friday's 20-lapper was the first race of a Battleground doubleheader for SUPR competitors. ... Saturday's program pays $2,000 to the winner. ... The tour is making its 21st and 22nd appearances at the 3/8-mile oval this weekend. ... The series returns to Battleground Aug. 8-9 for another pair of events.

On the move: Robbie Starnes of Baytown, Texas, rallied from the eighth starting position to finish third.

Winner's sponsors: Mitchell's MasterSbilt Race Car is powered by a KHP Racing Engine and sponsored by Team 5 Enterprises, Base Racing Fuel, Bubba Green Towing, HealthCare Express, Integra Racing Shocks, J&J Motorsports, Kenneth's High Performance, Keyser Mfg., Kustom Graphics, Lawson Farms, Schaeffer's Racing Oil, FK Rod Ends, R2C and W&W Timber.

Points chase: With the victory, Mitchell extended his points lead over eighth-finishing Rob Litton of Alexandria, La.; the two entered Friday's action 76 markers apart.

Car count: 19

Heat race winners: Jon Mitchell, Skip O'Neal, Ronny Adams