Key notes: The Slingin’ Dirt Late Model Series concludes its doubleheader weekend with Saturday’s $10,000-to-win Deanna Noble Memorial at 191 Speedway. … It’s the third-ever race for the first-year Slingin’ Dirt Series founded by D.J. Smallwood. The tour was scheduled to visit 191 on May 23 before rain pushed it to Saturday. … The event honors Noble of Ned, Ky., a former Late Model racer who died April 22 in a three-vehicle traffic accident in nearby Watts, Ky., at the age of 30. … Jason Jameson of Lawrenceburg, Ind., led all 40 laps of Friday’s weekend opener at nearby Ponderosa Speedway in Junction City, Ky., worth $3,000. … Derek Fisher of Olympia, Ky., has eight career 191 specials in the last 10 years, including seven in the last 18 months, earning more than $38,000 over that span. Big Blue Heating & Cooling has put a $500 bounty for any driver who can beat Fisher based on performance (mechanical failure will not count). … Brandon Fouts of Kite, Ky., earned two major wins last year at 191, worth more than $9,500. … Shannon Thornsberry of Martin, Ky., earned a $5,000 unsanctioned victory there in the fall of 2024. … A $555 bonus will be paid to the leader of lap five courtesy of the Noble family; the night’s fifth-place finisher will receive $200 thanks to Tony Fletcher and Flip Cantrell. The winner of a six-car dash will receive $500. … Modifieds, sport mods and Crown Vics are on the undercard.

Who to watch: Derek Fisher of Olympia, Ky., seeks his third major win of the season and ninth career 191 special.

Points chase: Before Ponderosa Friday: 1. Derek Groomer (205); 2. Matt Boknecht (203); 3. Tyler Collins (196); 4. David Webb (194); 5. Devin Gilpin (192).

Expected entrants: Derek Fisher, Jason Jameson, Sam Seawright, Luke Morey, Brandon Fouts, Shannon Thornsberry, Tyler Collins, David Webb, Skylar Marlar, Austin Lay, Brad Rickels, Dakota Smith, Dalton Brown and others.

Current weather: Scattered Clouds, 75°F

Next series race: July 24, Circle City Raceway (Indianapolis, IN) $3,000