Key notes: The first-year Slingin’ Dirt Series concludes its second straight doubleheader weekend with Saturday’s $3,000-to-win debut at Florence Speedway. … It’s the fifth-ever event for the D.J. Smallwood-promoted series. … Dustin Nobbe of Batesville, Ind., led the final 22 laps of Friday’s series debut at Circle City Raceway in Indianapolis, Ind., for his first career Super Late Model victory and $3,000. … Justin Rattliff of Campbelsville, Ky., led the final four laps of March’s Spring 50 for a $10,000 payday on the Northern Allstars Late Model Series. … Adam Stricker of Batavia, Ohio, earned two unsanctioned Super Late Model victories there in 2024, combining for more than $8,000. … Michael Chilton of Salvisa, Ky., grabbed a $3,000 unsanctioned victory there last July. … Jason Jameson of Lawrenceburg, Ind., won July 17’s Bobby Carrier Sr. Memorial at Ponderosa Speedway in Junction City, Ky., worth $4,000. Both of Jameson’s wins this season have come at Ponderosa. … The night’s program features $1 drinks and food items. … Racesaver sprint cars, sport mods, legends and Crown Vics are on the undercard. … Pits open at 4 p.m. and grandstands open at 5 with racing at 7.

Who to watch: Adam Stricker of Batavia, Ohio, seeks his second feature win of the season and third career Florence special.

Points chase: A champion will not be crowned during the inaugural season, though points may be used to help award series provisionals.

Expected entrants: Adam Stricker, Michael Chilton, Devin Gilpin, Jason Jameson, Dustin Nobbe, Justin Rattliff, Billy Green, Cody Mahoney, Steve Peeden, Jared Bailey, Shelby Miles, Chad Stapleton, Josh Dietz, Tyler Neal, Tucker Chastain, Austin Lay, Jake Leitzman, Jesse Puckett, Brad Rickels and others.

Next series race: July 31, Hidden Hollow Speedway (Colson, KY) $5,000