What won the race: Taking advantage after leader Dustin Strand got caught up with a lapped car, seventh-starting Donny Schatz of Fargo, N.D., took over after the lap-12 caution and led the rest of the 25-lapper at Nodak Speedway. The sprint car standout earned $1,500 for an event that also wrapped up the Can Am Western miniseries for WISSOTA Late Models.

Key notes: Mike Balcaen led the first three laps before Dustin Strand went out front. ... Strand was in command nearing halfway with Balcaen and Schatz in pursuit when he tangled with a lapped car while trying to slide by, forcing him to restart on the tail. ... Schatz outdueled Balcaen on the restart and led the rest of the way. ... Schatz has nine career NLRA victories; his previous victory came Aug. 17, 2018, at River Cities Speedway in Grand Forks, N.D. ... Balcaen finished 2.239 seconds behind Schatz at the checkers. ... Strand was looking for his third NLRA victory and second in a row after winning Saturday at Devils Lake Speedway in Doyon, N.D.; he ended up 15th. ... Twenty of 24 starters were running at the finish. ... The feature concluded shortly after 10 p.m.

On the move: Eric Mass of Rapid City, S.D., started 14th and finished fifth.

Winner's sponsors: Schatz's Rocket Chassis is sponsored by DKW Transport, Fargo Petro Stopping Centers and Fastlane Car Wash.

Points chase: Entering the event, Dustin Strand of Grand Forks, N.D., led NLRA's standings with 1,440 points over Shane Edginton (1,404) and Brad Seng (1,368).

Car count: 26

Polesitter: Mike Balcaen

Heat race winners: Mike Balcaen, Shane Edginton, Dustin Strand, Aaron Turnbull

Consolation race winners: Steven Pfeifer

Next series race: August 15, Norman County Raceway (Ada, MN) $1,200