What won the race: Rusty Schlenk of Weston, Ohio, took the lead from Brian Ruhlman of Clarklake, Mich., just before a caution on the 14th lap and drove off over the final 11 circuits to collect $5,000 and his 19th career victory on the Sunoco American Late Model Series.

Key notes: Devin Gilpin of Columbus, Ind., led the first three laps before Ruhlman drove past and kept the point for 10 laps. ... The feature was slowed by cautions on the laps 6 and 14. ... Steve Casebolt of Richmond, Ind., ruled Friday's ALMS action at Attica (Ohio) Raceway Park; he crossed the line fifth Saturday at Eldora but was later disqualified for weighing in six pounds light at the scales. ... Josh Rice of Verona, Ky., started 11th and ran as high as third before folding under his nosepiece; he held on to finish seventh, one spot better than his brother James. ... Eldora opened its 62nd season with its first race since the death of founder Earl Baltes. ... ALMS competitors made the first of five visits to the historic half-mile oval. The tour's next stop at The Big E is slated for May 24.

On the move: Ryan VanderVeen of Six Lakes, Mich., started 21st and finished 11th.

Winner's sponsors: Schlenk's Mike Lawrence-owned Rocket Chassis has a Dargie Race Engine and is sponsored by Classic Carriers, Dickman, Josh Brooks State Farm, McBo's Lanes, Pothast Loxley Insulation and Tiger Sports Gear.

Points chase: Bobby Pierce of Oakwood, Ill., entered the weekend as the ALMS points leader, but did not compete in series action.

Car count: 30

Fast qualifier: Steve Casebolt

Time: 15.703 seconds

Heat race winners: Jeep Van Wormer, Matt Westfall, Devin Gilpin, Duane Chamberlain

Consolation race winners: J.R. Hotovy