What won the race: Inheriting the lead when third-starting Dustin Linville of Bryantsville, Ky., slowed with engine problems, outside polesitter Cody Mahoney of Madison, Ind., led the remaining distance for a $3,000 Ultimate Battle of the Bluegrass Series victory in Ponderosa Speedway's Pete Abell Memorial.

Key notes: Mahoney captured his second special event victory of the season; he earned a $5,000 payday in Florence Speedway's Spring 50 back in March. ... The race was slowed by three cautions. ... The first yellow flag waved when Tanner English spun in turn two. ... Tripp Gerrald spun exiting turn two to draw a caution. ... The final yellow flew when Tommy Bailey spun in turn two. ... Jamie Stumph recently took over as Ponderosa's promoter, relieving Jerry Denson. ... The track hosted just its second event since May 6, when the World of Outlaws Craftsman Late Model Series was in action at Ponderosa.

On the move: Michael Chilton of Salvisa, Ky., charged from the 12th starting spot to finish second. ... Tanner English of Benton, Ky., rallied from the tail of the field to run seventh after spinning to draw an early caution.

Winner's sponsors: Mahoney's Bowman Motorsports Club 29 Race Car has a Jay Dickens Racing Engine and sponsorship from Smoker Friendly, Valvoline and Diamond Auto Sales.

Points chase: Entering the event, fourth-place finisher Jeremy Hines had 192 points to lead Derek Fisher (147) and Dustin Linville (122).

Car count: 22

Fast qualifier: Tommy Bailey

Time: 13.204 seconds

Polesitter: Jeremy Hines

Heat race winners: Jeremy Hines, Cody Mahoney, Dustin Linville

Next series race: August 6, Brownstown Speedway (Brownstown, IN) $3,000