What won the race: Chase Junghans of Manhattan, Kan., led all 40 laps from the pole in Friday's Rick Eshelman Kansas Tribute Tour weekend opener at Humboldt Speedway, topping the World of Outlaws Case Late Model Series field for $10,000 in his home state. Junghans' victory is the fourth of his career with the Outlaws and his first since 2019 at Red Cedar (Wis.) Speedway.

Key notes: Junghans is the 21st winner in 38 series races this year. ... Dennis Erb Jr. of Carpentersville, Ill., finished 2.519 seconds back, earning his 19th top-five finish of the season and extending his series points lead. ... Max Blair used the bottom line to advance four positions, finishing third and now trails Tanner English by 58 points. ... Mike Marlar moved steadily through the field, taking fourth place on the final lap. ... Shane Clanton faded in the closing laps and finished seventh. ... Tanner English gained six spots and finished eighth, earning his 16th-straight top-10, but lost ground to Erb Jr. in the points chase. ... Returning to compete with the World of Outlaws for the first time since August's USA Nationals at Cedar Lake Speedway, Brandon Sheppard lost three positions and finished 11th in his family-owned B5 Rocket Chassis. … Friday's feature, the World of Outlaws' inaugural visit to Humboldt Speedway, was completed without incident and lasted 11 minutes, with 16 competitors completing all 40 laps. ... The Rick Eshelman Kansas Tribute Tour, a three-race weekend honoring the late Hall of Fame announcer who recently passed away, continues Saturday with another $10,000-to-win feature at 81 (Kan.) Speedway.

On the move: Mike Marlar of Winfield, Tenn., started 17th and finished fourth.

Winner's sponsors: Junghans drives a Rocket Chassis with a Clements Racing Engine and sponsorship from Shop Quik Convenience Stores, Bozard Ford & Lincoln, Junghans Discount Liquor, Keyser Manufacturing, Paulson Rock Products and Stussy Construction and Grant Petroleum.

Points chase: After Humboldt: 1. Dennis Erb Jr. (5,154); 2. Tanner English (5,044); 3. Max Blair (4,986); 4. Ryan Gustin (4,778); 5. Brent Larson (4,636); 6. Josh Richards (4,550); 7. Gordy Gundaker (4,508); 8. Boom Briggs (4,386); 9. Shane Clanton (3,732); 10. Tyler Bruening (3,042).

Current weather: Clear, 77°F

Car count: 38

Fast qualifier: Shane Clanton

Time: 14.310 seconds

Polesitter: Chase Junghans

Heat race winners: Shane Clanton, Gordy Gundaker, Dennis Erb Jr., Chase Junghans

Consolation race winners: Mike Marlar, Billy Moyer

Next series race: October 22, 81 Speedway (Park City, KS) $10,000