What won the race: Dave Hess Jr. of Waterford, Pa., survived an eventful 40-lap feature in Saturday’s Renegades of Dirt Late Model Tour-sanctioned 4B Forever 40 at Hilltop Speedway to claim $4,000. He took the checkers ahead of Corey Conley and Anthony Kinkade.

Key notes: Jacob Hawkins led laps 1-19 and Dave Hess Jr. led laps 20-40. ... Freddie Carpenter was involved in an on-track altercation with Hess during a caution period and officials disqualified him. ... Several police officers were on the grounds on a night with extracurriculars in three divisions. ... The Renegades of Dirt Late Model Tour kicked off its season with a doubleheader at Hilltop. … J.R. Gentry won $2,000's Friday prelim in the Jackie Boggs Tribute weekend but retired before halfway Saturday. ... Nick Hoffman won the $10,000-to-win modified feature. ... The series returns to the Millersburg, Ohio, oval on July 16.

Winner's sponsors: Hess drives a Black Diamond Chassis powered by a Craiger Racing Engines and sponsored by Hess Garage & Salvage, Chew On This Jerky, Amsoil, Plyler Entry Systems, Genesis Racing Shocks, Hoosier Tire Mid-Atlantic, Simpson Race Products, MWB Design, Linda’s Notary Service, Chiropractic Solutions, Matt Teribery Flooring, Chub Frank Racing and VP Racing Fuel.

Points chase: It’s the tour’s season-opening weekend.

Current weather: Clear, 46°F

Car count: 17

Polesitter: Jacob Hawkins

Dash winner: Jacob Hawkins

Heat race winners: J.R. Gentry, Dave Hess Jr.

Next series race: July 16, Hilltop Speedway (Millersburg, OH) $3,000