Key notes: Shortly after heat races were completed at 8:15 p.m., a rainstorm hit and persisted, forcing the cancellation of Friday's MARS Racing Series event at Spoon River Speedway. ... There will be no makeup event for Friday's scheduled events, but another $5,000-to-win full show is still scheduled for Saturday, with all pit bands and tickets being honored. ... Blaze Burwell of Mount Vernon, Ill., flipped four times in turn three on the first lap of heat race one. Burwell is okay, but likely done competing, after his car sustained heavy damage.

Points chase: Before Spoon River: 1. Brian Shirley (684); 2. Jason Feger (630); 3. Ryan Unzicker (556); 4. Tanner English (525); 5. Bob Gardner (277).

Current weather: Overcast Light Rain, 68°F

Car count: 20

Fast qualifier: Jordan Bauer

Time: 13.020 seconds

Heat race winners: Brian Shirley, Bobby Pierce, Ryan Unzicker

Next series race: September 25, Spoon River Speedway (Banner, IL) $5,000