What won the race: Keeping Wyatt Scott at bay as he was battling a deflating left-rear tire, Max Blair of Centerville, Pa., captured the $3,000 Zimmer’s United Late Model Northern Series victory in Friday night’s MCR Fall Classic at McKean County Raceway. His seventh ULMS victory of his season extended his lead atop the all-time wins list to 40.

Key notes: Blair finished 2.793 seconds ahead of Wyatt Scott. … Polesitter Greg Oakes of Franklinville, N.Y., retired on the 16th circuit. … McKean County hosts the Zimmer’s ULMS tour for a weekend doubleheader. … The McKean County Raceway Fall Classic kicked off Thursday with support divisions in action. … The ULMS tour closes out the weekend with a $5,000-to-win finale on Saturday. ... Blair also won the $2,500-to-win Crate Late Model feature, his third with the RUSH-sanctioned group this season.

On the move: Ryan Montgomery of Fairmont, W.Va., started 17th and finished fifth.

Winner's sponsors: Blair's Viper Motorsports Rocket Chassis is powered by a Clements Racing Engine and sponsored by Viper Risk Management, Base Racing Fuels, Mobil 1, Chiarelli Paving, SRI Performance, Davis Diesel Service, Bachman Trucking, Swift Springs, ATC Site Construction, LaBoy Express, Murphy’s Logging, Sable Construction, Garrett Smith Performance, M. Teats Transport, Specialty Products, C&J Dairy, Previty’s Auto Wrecking, Creekside Auto Sales, XS Fabricators Welding Service, Hoosier Racing Tire and MWB Custom Graphics & Signs.

Points chase: Before McKean County Friday: 1. Max Blair (388); 2. Wyatt Scott (251); 3. Deshawn Gingerich (243); 4. Jared Miley (205); 5. Dave Hess Jr. (197).

Current weather: Clear Mist, 45°F

Car count: 21

Fast qualifier: Max Blair

Time: 14.680 seconds

Polesitter: Greg Oakes

Heat race winners: Max Blair, Greg Oakes, Wyatt Scott

Next series race: October 2, McKean County Raceway (East Smethport, PA) $5,000