Key notes: The Jay’s Automotive United Late Model Series concludes the inaugural Stars and Stripes Showdown with Friday’s $10,004-to-win finale at The Dirt Track at Genesee. … Dave Hess Jr. of Waterford, Pa., used a last-lap pass by Mason Zeigler to win Friday’s $6,000 opener. … Hess’s victory marked the first ULMS race at Genesee since Max Blair won $3,000 on July 15, 2021. … The points-leading Zeigler, of Chalk, Hill, Pa., came up just short of his second ULMS victory of the season in Friday's opener after leading the opening 29 laps. … Ryan Montgomery of Fairmont, W.Va., won May 24 at Tyler County Speedway in Middlebourne, W.Va., for a $5,080 payday. … Modifieds, street stocks and mini stocks are on the undercard. … Pits open at 4 p.m. and grandstands open at 4:30, with hot laps at 6:30.

Who to watch: Dave Hess Jr. of Waterford, Pa., eyes the Stars and Stripes Showdown sweep after winning Friday’s opener.

Points chase: Before Genesee Friday: 1. Mason Zeigler (455); 2. Brock Pinkerous (430); 3. Ryan Montgomery (425); T4. Michael Lake (420); T4. Eddie Carrier Jr. (420); 6. Logan Zarin (390).

Expected entrants: Dave Hess Jr., Mason Zeigler, Ryan Montgomery, Michael Lake, Jon Lee, Dan Stone, Brock Pinkerous, Logan Zarin, Greg Oakes, Dylan Cecce, Chad Homan, Dylan Lewis, Danny Snyder, Dave Stamm and others.

Current weather: Clear, 75°F

Next series race: July 5, Stateline Speedway (Busti, NY) $10,318