Key notes: The Mississippi State Championship Challenge Series concludes its weekend doubleheader with Saturday’s $3,000-to-win return to Whynot Motorsports Park. … Clay Stuckey of Shreveport, La., led the final 18 laps in capturing Friday’s opener at Hattiesburg (Miss.) Speedway, worth $2,500. It was his first career MSCCS victory and first feature win of the season. … Points leader Bo Slay of Milton, Fla., swept April 10-11’s season opening weekend at Super Bee Speedway in Chatham, La., worth more than $8,000. Slay now has two MSCCS victories and four career wins on a major touring series. … Six-time MSCCS champ Chad Thrash picked up a $3,000 series victory last July 19 at his home track. … Hometown racer Brian Rickman topped last April 19’s $3,000 series visit. … Evan Ellis of Plantersville, Miss., earned his first career MSCCS victory there in July of 2023, worth $3,000. … 604 and 602 Crate Late Models headline a seven-division undercard. … Pits open at 1 p.m. and grandstands open at 3 with hot laps at 7.

Who to watch: Clay Stuckey of Shreveport, La., seeks the MSCCS weekend sweep after winning Friday’s opener at Hattiesburg.

Points chase: Bo Slay is the early season points leader.

Expected entrants: Clay Stuckey, Chad Thrash, Brian Rickman, Bo Slay, Spencer Hughes, Chase Holland, Jade Luzenberg, Rick Rickman, Ryan Wilson, Evan Ellis, Mark Dodson, Randall Beckwith, Cole Cameron and others.

Current weather: Scattered Clouds, 75°F

Next series race: April 25, Magnolia Motor Speedway (Columbus, MS) $3,000