What won the race: Fifth-starting Kyle Hardy of Stephens City, Va., won Friday's $3,500 Dr. Crouse Night of Power at Path Valley Speedway, earning his first Jay's Automotive United Late Model Series victory of the season and the fifth of his career. Hardy crossed the finish line by 1.727 seconds ahead of series points leader Tyler Emory.

Key notes: Hardy secured his second victory in the last seven days after winning Saturday's $5,015 Junior Boone Memorial at Winchester (Va.) Speedway; Hardy also finished second to Gregg Satterlee in Sunday's Frank Sagi Tribute at Hagerstown (Md.) Speedway. ... Pole-starting Emory of King George, Va., led the first 10 laps before being overtaken by Ryan Montgomery, then by Hardy, before regaining the runner-up spot and retaining his series points lead. ... Sixth-starting Montgomery of Fairmont, W.Va., led for a brief period after Emory before giving way to Hardy and fading to finish fourth. ... Fast qualifier Kyle Lee started and finished third. ... Shaun Jones started 14th and finished 10th. ... Friday's 35-lap feature was completed green-to-checkered in slightly more than seven minutes, with 12 drivers completing the entire distance and 17 running at the finish.

On the move: Matt Cochran of Williamsport, Pa., started 18th and finished ninth.

Winner's sponsors: Hardy’s Sommey Lacey-owned Rocket Chassis is powered by a Clements Racing Engine and sponsored by Penn Ave Construction, Oliver Electric, Superior Tank, Pinkerton’s Service Center, Reliable Concrete and Schaeffer’s Racing Oil.

Points chase: Before Path Valley: 1. Tyler Emory (115); 2. Ryan Montgomery (107); 3. Dylan Cecce (89); T4. Jacob Hawkins (67); T4. Dave Stamm (67); T6. Braeden Dillinger (64); T6. Chub Frank (64).

Current weather: Clear, 73°F

Car count: 26

Fast qualifier: Kyle Lee

Time: 11.507 seconds

Polesitter: Tyler Emory

Heat race winners: Kyle Lee, Tyler Emory, Ryan Montgomery

Next series race: July 22, Latrobe Speedway (Latrobe, PA) $5,000