What won the race: Regaining the lead from fellow front-row starter Tony Jackson Jr. on a lap-18 restart, Shannon Babb of Moweaqua, Ill., captured Friday's Lucas Oil Midwest LateModel Racing Association opener at Randolph County Raceway. He earned $3,000 for his third career MLRA victory.

Key notes: Babb led the first nine laps before Tony Jackson Jr. went by on a restart. ... The winner regained the point on lap 19, taking the advantage of a restart. ... Tim Manville slowed to draw a lap-18 yellow. ... Daryn Klein, Jeremiah Hurst and Garrett Alberson tanged on lap 18 with the Hurst and Alberson cars (Roberts Motorsports teammates) suffered heavy damage. ... The 37 entrants represented 11 states. … Babb's previous MLRA victories came in 2018 at La Salle (Ill.) Speedway and 34 Raceway in West Burlington, Iowa.

On the move: Runner-up Ryan Gustin of Marshalltown, Iowa, started eighth.

Winner's sponsors: Babb’s Rocket Chassis is powered by a Clements Racing Engine and sponsored by Petroff Towing, Donley Trucking, Dyna-Gro, Douglas Dodge/Ram, CJI Piping & Fabricating, Hunting for Hope and Kuebler Ultra Oil.

Points chase: It’s the MLRA season opener.

Current weather: Clear, 77°F

Car count: 36

Fast qualifier: Chad Simpson

Time: 17.178 seconds

Polesitter: Shannon Babb

Heat race winners: Shannon Babb, Payton Looney, Tony Jackson Jr., Will Vaught

Consolation race winners: Mitch McGrath, Trevor Gundaker

Provisional starters: Jeremy Grady, Joe Gorby

Next series race: June 13, Maquoketa Speedway (Maquoketa, IA) $5,000