What won the race: Holding off a charging Dustin Strand, polesitter Brad Seng of Grand Forks, N.D., rolled to victory in the Northern LateModel Racing Association opener Saturday at Devils Lake Speedway. Recording his 38th career NLRA win, Seng earned $2,000 in the Golden Hammer Classic.

Key notes: The upper Midwestern organization opened its season after four cancellations related to the coronavirus pandemic. … The June 27 date was the latest start in the 23-year history of the series. ... Several series regulars based in Canada, including former champion Mike Balcaen of Winnipeg, Manitoba, won’t be able to compete before of the U.S.-Canadian border closure that’s been extended through July. … Walhalla Buildings Center was the night’s presenting sponsor.

On the move: Ryan Dahl of West Fargo, N.D., started 10th and finished seventh.

Winner's sponsors: Seng’s MB Customs entry is sponsored by Bergstrom Electric, S&S Transport, Schill Construction, M.V. Collette Farms, Broken Drum Bar & Grill, Signature Warehousing, Custom Stripes, Anderson Brothers Body Shop, Valley Oral & Facial Surgery and Forks Mobile Wash.

Points chase: It was the NLRA season opener.

Current weather: Clear, 90°F

Car count: 12

Heat race winners: Dustin Strand, Joey Pederson

Next series race: July 4, Greenbush Race Park (Greenbush, MN) $1,200