What won the race: Sliding ahead of Jared Miley on lap 23 to regain the lead, polesitter Michael Norris of Sarver, Pa., scored the $3,000 Zimmer’s United Late Model Northern Series victory Saturday in the tour's season opener at Sharon Speedway. He took the checkers 2.204 seconds ahead of Miley.

Key notes: Norris won his second career ULMS event; his first victory came in 2019 at Port Royal (Pa.) Speedway. ... Norris regained the lead from Miley on lap 23 with a slider after starting on the pole. … Norris drove the No. 02 owned by Todd Cerenzia, who fielded the car Norris drove to a World of Outlaws win at Lernerville Speedway in Sarver, Pa., in 2019. ... Jon Lee of Mahaffey, Pa., piloted the No. 27 Bobby Lake Motorsports entry. ... Chub Frank of Bear Lake, Pa., drove a Boom Briggs backup car. … The tour was scheduled to have a weekend doubleheader but Sunday’s event at McKean County was rained out. … Series founder Chris Zuver is recovering following an infield accident during a four-cylinder practice at McKean County last week that left him with a broken left arm and three broken ribs.

On the move: Will Thomas of Sharpsville, Pa., started 25th and finished 10th.

Winner's sponsors: Norris drove Todd Cerenzia's Rocket Chassis carrying sponsorship from Todd's Auto Body, Jay's Auto Wrecking, Millerstown Pic-A-Part, Daugherty Motorsports, Integra Racing Shocks and Hoosier Tire.

Points chase: Norris grabbed the early ULMS North points lead.

Current weather: Overcast, 54°F

Car count: 26

Fast qualifier: Boom Briggs

Time: 15.738 seconds

Polesitter: Michael Norris

Dash winner: Michael Norris

Heat race winners: Boom Briggs, Michael Norris, Max Blair

Next series race: May 22, Wayne County Speedway (Orrville, OH) $3,000