What won the race: Eighth-starting Justin Zeitner of Malvern, Iowa, overtook Jake Neal for the lead on the 12th lap Friday at Boone County Raceway and raced to a $3,000 Malvern Bank Super Late Model Series victory. Zeitner crossed the line 0.711 of a second ahead of runner-up Corey Zeitner.

Quotable: “For me, the only reason I do this is to make my dad proud," winner Justin Zeitner said in victory lane. "That scoreboard right there is all he asks for. I’m just glad I can deliver for him.”

Key notes: Justin Zeitner notched his eighth career series victory and first of the season. ... His previous Malvern Bank victory came July 30, 2022, at Adams County Speedway in Corning, Iowa. ... Jake Neal finished eighth after leading the first 11 laps. ... Bill Leighton Jr. had two early spins. ... Sixteen drivers completed 30 laps and 18 were running at the finish. ... Boone County's Tanner Pelster Memorial kicked off a weekend tripleheader for the Nebraska-based tour. ... The event honored Tanner Pelster, a 24-year-old Albion, Neb., racer who tragically died in a February 2021 farming accident.

On the move: Feature winner Justin Zeitner started eighth; Charlie McKenna of Ames, Iowa, started 16th and finished seventh.

Winner's sponsors: Zeitner’s No. 62 is sponsored by Zeitner and Sons Refrigerated Transport, ZSI Logistics, Liek’hus Lawns, D.J.’s Dugout and Malvern Bank.

Points chase: After Boone County 1. Jesse Sobbing (986); 2. Tad Pospisil (974); 3. Justin Zeitner (928); 4. Josh Leonard (916); 5. Dylan Sillman (914).

Current weather: Clear, 54°F

Car count: 28

Fast qualifier: Justin Zeitner

Time: 16.200 seconds

Heat race winners: Curt Schroeder, Jay Burdic, Jim Johnson, Corey Zeitner

Next series race: June 3, Adams County Speedway (Corning, IA) $3,000