Key notes: Wil Herrington, apparent third-place qualifier in his group, was disqualified after being found light the scales in postqualifying tech. Herrington, driving the Bruce Kane-owned No. 15k Rocket, will start last in his heat race. ... The Burlile Steel Block Late Model Series concludes its 2024 season with a two-day finale at Eldora Speedway. … Being contested on the undercard of the 44th annual Dirt Track World Championship, Steel Block Late Model competitors hit the track for the first time with Friday’s time trials, heat races and consolations before Saturday’s 25-lap, $5,000-to-win season finale. … Zach Milbee of Poca, W.Va., chases his 10th SBLMS victory of the season and by signing in on Friday, has clinched his fourth career series title and third straight (2020, ’22-’24). … Corey DeLancey of Parkersburg, W.Va., is the young tour’s only other champion (2021). … Matt Melvin of Coal Grove, Ohio, won 2022’s $4,000 Steel Block World Championship the final year it was held at Portsmouth (Ohio) Raceway Park. … Lucas Oil Super Late Models headline the event as they crown a series champion; modifieds join Friday’s undercard, competing for $5,000-to-win. … All gates open at noon for Saturday's finale, with opening ceremonies at 6:30 p.m. … Watch live on FloRacing.

Who to watch: Zach Milbee of Poca, W.Va., chases his 10th SBLMS victory of the season as he clinches his fourth career series title.

Points chase: Before Eldora: 1. Zach Milbee (818); 2. Matt Melvin (769); 3. Steve Dotson (742); 4. Lucas McDonald (723); 5. Michael McGinnis (719).

Current weather: Few Clouds, 55°F

Car count: 72

Fast qualifier: Tucker Anderson

Time: 16.134 seconds

Polesitter: Colten Burdette

Heat race winners: Colten Burdette, K.C. Burdette, Tucker Anderson, Tyler Carpenter, Tyler Riggs, Skylar Marlar

Consolation race winners: Matt Melvin, Pete Crum, Derek Rogers

Provisional starters: Steve Dotson, Mike McGinnis