What won the race: Ricky Weiss of Headingley, Manitoba, captured Friday's Northern LateModel Racing Association feature at River Cities Speedway. The victory was worth $1,200 for Weiss who crossed the finish line 1.427 seconds ahead of runner-up Dustin Strand.

Key notes: Weiss won his first NLRA race of the season and the 21st of his career. ... Weiss battled late in the event with World of Outlaws sprint car champion Donny Schatz, who ended up fifth. ... Schatz won the companion WoO sprint feature. ... River Cities hosts the tour again on June 29 and Sept. 6.

On the move: Mike Balcaen of Winnipeg, Manitoba, started 12th and finished third.

Winner's sponsors: Weiss drives a Sweet-Bloomquist car powered by a Vic Hill Racing Engine and sponsored by Derrick's Sandblasting, AIE Communications, Hawkeye Construction, Penske Racing Shocks, Allied Roofing, Orthopaedic Institute of Western Kentucky, Keewatin Truck Service, Turk Enterprises, Forest Flying Service and Straight Ahead Ventures.

Points chase: Entering the weekend, Mike Balcaen (224) led Dustin Strand (214), Shane Edginton (206), Jim Harris (198) and Kevin Roberson (192) in NLRA points.

Car count: 22

Polesitter: Travis Robertson

Heat race winners: Travis Robertson, Shane Edginton, Donny Schatz

Next series race: September 6, River Cities Speedway (Grand Forks, ND) $1,292