Benton County Speedway

Thronton, of Orcutt, Calif., led the final five laps to capture the season-opening PRO event, earning $1,250 in winning from his third starting spot. ... A multidivision racer, Thornton the previous night notched his first career Late Model victory, winning at Independence (Iowa) Motor Speedway. ... Benton County's third-place finisher Jeff Aikey started on the pole an led 20 of 25 circuits. ... Reigning series champ Corey Dripps scratched from the 22-car starting field.