What won the race: Jason Covert of York Haven, Pa., took advantage of Wyatt Scott's misfortune, then held off hard-charging polesitter Max Blair to capture Friday's inaugural Junior Eckert Memorial at Trail-Way Speedway. He earned $6,000 for his third career Zimmer's United Late Model Series victory.

Quotable: “I knew Junior,” Covert said in victory lane. “You always smiled when you were around him. He meant a lot to the racing community. To win that memorial race absolutely ranks among the top five wins in my life. We had to earn it there."

Key notes: Wyatt Scott was out front on lap 26 when he pulled to the infield, handing the lead to Covert; Scott ended up 15th. ... Two late cautions set up Covert-Blair showdowns with Covert hanging on to win by 0.616 seconds at the checkers. ... Several early cautions plagued the feature, including four before a single lap was completed. ... Gregg Satterlee was running fourth when he retired on lap 16. ... Seven drivers completed 50 laps. ... The race honored the late father of National Dirt Late Model Hall of Famer Rick Eckert.

Winner's sponsors: Covert’s Rocket Chassis is sponsored by PhiVTech Solutions, Downs Plumbing and Septic, Hall’s HVAC, TW Bentley Mobile, Duck’s Automotive, FryeCo, Keyser Mfg., and Cameron Construction.

Points chase: Heading to Trail-Way, Wyatt Scott of Garland, Pa. and Doug Eck of Corry, Pa., were tied atop the series standings at 72 points.

Current weather: Few Clouds, 77°F

Car count: 31

Fast qualifier: Max Blair

Time: 15.294 seconds

Polesitter: Max Blair

Heat race winners: Wyatt Scott, Doug Eck, Ross Robinson, Jason Covert

Consolation race winners: Mike Lupfer

Next series race: July 26, Bradford Speedway (Rew, PA) $2,500