What won the race: Jacob Hawkins slid ahead of Mike Pegher Jr. in turns three and four following a mid-race restart and went on to lead the rest of the way to win Saturday’s 29th annual Jook George Steel City Classic at PPMS. Seventh-starting Jared Miley slipped by Pegher to record a runner-up finish, while Pegher, the polesitter, finished third. Hawkins earned $5,010.

Quotable: "I don't always seem to have the best luck here, but (car owner) Junior (Nolan) always seems to bring a lot of speed here," winner Jacob Hawkins said. "I'm just lucky to drive the car. I can't thank him and his brother enough for giving me the opportunity. It's all Steve Baker here. Rocket Chassis has backed me for a long time and I can't thank those guys enough for everything they do. I want to thank all the fans for coming out to support this event. It means a lot to win it. I really appreciate everyone putting on this show and giving us something to come after."

Key notes: The victory was the first RUSH Dirt Late Model Series win of 2018 for Jacob Hawkins and second of his career. … He finished 1.263 seconds ahead of Jared Miley. … Hawkins was running second when the caution waved on lap 18 for fifth-running Nico Dabecco, erasing Pegher’s 2.44-second lead… Hawkins had a big lead erased when the final caution flew with four laps remaining. … Twelve of the 26 starters were on the lead lap at the finish. … Wayne Robertson won the non-qualifiers race. … Daryl Charlier and Jared Miley were running third and fourth when they made contact in turn three, resulting in Charlier tagging the outside wall and collecting Dan Angelicchio. Charlier and Angelicchio were done for the night. … The race honored the late Pennsylvania-area car owner William Thomas "Jook" George, who was selected as the PPMS Sportsman of the Year, inducted into the Pittsburgh Circle Track Hall of Fame, won the 1990 track championship at PPMS with driver John Beatty and won the 1993 Fall Classic at PPMS with Bill Yakin.

Winner's sponsors: Hawkins drove the 2 Brothers Rocket Chassis sponsored by Genesis Racing Shocks.

Points chase: Jason Genco (938) of Wellsville, N.Y., leads Jeremy Wonderling (930), Brady Wonderling (903), Adam Ferri (844) and Jason Knowles (840).

Car count: 50

Fast qualifier: Nico Dabecco

Time: 19.333 seconds

Polesitter: Mike Pegher Jr.

Dash winner: Mike Pegher Jr.

Heat race winners: Nico Dabecco, Daryl Charlier, Jacob Hawkins, Christian Schneider, Mike Pegher Jr., Russ Matejka

Consolation race winners: Colton Flinner, Jamie Wrightsman, Logan Roberson

Next series race: August 16, McKean County Raceway (East Smethport, PA) $1,500