What won the race: Outrunning polesitter Jason Montgomery of Jackson, Ohio, second-starting Tyler Carpenter of Parkersburg, W.V., captured the 2016 Buckeye Late Model Dirt Week opener at Legendary Hilltop Speedway. He earned a $3,000 payday.

Key notes: Carpenter scored his first career Buckeye Late Model Dirt Week victory. ... The West Virginia driver has piled up weekly victories at the Marietta oval this season, his most recent coming on June 24. ... The Short Track Auto Racing Series absorbed the Buckeye Late Model Dirt Week last month, with Brad McCown heading the tour. ... This year's Buckeye Late Model Dirt Week is scheduled to include eight events across 10 days.

On the move: Zack Dohm of Cross Lanes, W.Va., advanced from the 11th starting spot to finish fourth.

Winner's sponsors: Carpenter's Kryptonite Race Car is sponsored by Big A Mufflers, Johnnie L. Boston General Contracting, JRi Shocks, Octane Race Products, Protech Auto Sales, Schaeffers Oil.

Points chase: Thursday's Legendary Hilltop event kicked off the 2016 Buckeye Late Model Dirt Week points chase.

Car count: 29

Fast qualifier: Doug Drown

Time: 13.593 seconds

Polesitter: Jason Montgomery

Heat race winners: Duane Chamberlain, Doug Drown, Jason Montgomery, Tyler Carpenter

Next series race: July 22, Moler Raceway Park (Williamsburg, OH) $3,000