What won the race: Starting outside the front row, Jesse Stovall of Billings, Mo., raced to a $2,500 MARS DIRTcar Series victory at Springfield Raceway. He notched his third victory of the season and 29th of his career.

Key notes: Stovall's 29th career victory moves him to third on the all-time series list; he'd been tied with Wendell Wallace at 28. ... Justin Asplin came from ninth to finish third. ... Illinois invader Tim Manville started on the pole; he ended up 14th. ... Logan Martin of West Plains, Mo., was seventh in his first career MARS start. ... MARS returns to Springfield to close out the season Oct. 6 with a $6,600-to-win event, a rare Thursday night special.

On the move: Provisional starter Kyle Beard of Trumann, Ark., rallied from 21st to finish fifth.

Winner's sponsors: Stovall's Black Diamond Chassis has a Scott Bailey Racing Engine and is sponsored by Malvern Trust & Savings Bank, Midwest Sheet Metal, Rusin Trucking, Swafford's Service and Hoosier Racing Tire.

Points chase: Jackson entered the race leading MARS standings with 1,393 points over Justin Asplin (1,222) and Payton Looney (1,179).

Car count: 29

Polesitter: Tim Manville

Heat race winners: Scott Crigler, Robby Moore, Jesse Stovall, Tim Manville

Consolation race winners: Jason Hughes

Provisional starters: Kyle Beard, Randy Roth

Next series race: September 23, Legit Speedway Park (West Plains, MO) $2,000