What won the race: Fourth-starting Spencer Hughes of Meridian, Miss., recorded his first career Mississippi State Championship Challenge Series victory Friday at Hattiesburg Speedway. He pocketed $2,000.

Key notes: Friday’s $2,000-to-win program leads into Saturday’s $3,000-to-win race at Jackson Motor Speedway in nearby Byram, Miss.

On the move: Chad Thrash of Collinsville, Miss., started eighth and finished third.

Winner's sponsors: Hughes drives a Capital Race Car with a Jay Dickens Racing Engine and sponsorship from Hughes Machine Shop, Bill and Denise Langston, B&K Racing, MD Metals, PRP Suspension, BJ’s Tire & Services Center, Permanent Exterior Solutions, Extreme Graphics by J-Rod, 100 Service Center, Brown’s Creek Hunting Club, Jackson Industries, Link Construction, Tri State Rock and Rails, The Bearded Sportsman and Brown Engineering Race Engines.

Points chase: Before Hattiesburg: 1. Chad Thrash (355); 2. Dean Carpenter (325); 3. Mason Jordan (305); 4. Brandon Carpenter (300); T5. Cole Cameron (290); T5. Jason Milam (290)

Current weather: Clear, 61°F

Car count: 17

Fast qualifier: Mike Palasini Jr.

Polesitter: Michael Arnold

Dash winner: Michael Arnold

Consolation race winners: Mike Palasini Jr., Jason Jarrell

Next series race: May 15, Jackson Motor Speedway (Byram, MS) $3,000