What won the race: Picking up where he left off in last season’s Legendary 100, A.J. Diemel of Elk Mound, Wis., won Friday’s 30-lap weekend opener for NASCAR Late Models at Cedar Lake Speedway. Diemel, who swept both features last year, outran Rick Hanestad for a $2,000 victory. Hometown driver Pat Doar was third.

Key notes: Diemel finished 0.310 seconds ahead of Hanestad. … Thirteen of 20 starters completed 30 laps. … Cedar Lake hosts its 13th annual Legendary 100, a three-day program that includes nine divisions of racing. … Limited Late Models were in action Thursday, with Late Models battling for $2,000-to-win Friday and $3,000-to-win on Saturday. … Diemel swept both Late Model races last season.

Winner's sponsors: Diemel's MB Customs Race Car is sponsored by Beltline Body Shop, Southworth Chevrolet, Badger Storage and Excavating, T.L. Sinz Plumbing, Deppe Enterprises, Joe Provo Race Wear and Bobcat.

Points chase: Pat Doar of New Richmond, Wis., won Cedar Lake’s 2018 NASCAR points.

Car count: 20

Heat race winners: Jake Redetzke, A.J. Diemel

Next series race: September 15, Cedar Lake Speedway (New Richmond, WI) $3,000