What won the race: Turning back a late charge from seventh-starting Todd Cooney, outside front-row starter Andy Eckrich of Cosgrove, Iowa, grabbed his third career Hoker Trucking Series victory on Friday at Lee County Speedway. He topped Cooney by 0.329 seconds at the line.

Key notes: Eckrich led the entire distance after stealing the lead from pole-starting Curt Martin on the opening lap. … The 25-lapper had three early retirees; Bryan Moreland, Luke Pestka, and Tommy Elston.

On the move: Justin Kay of Wheatland, Iowa, started 16th and finished fifth.

Winner's sponsors: Eckrich's No. 56 is sponsored by Precision Performance Racing Suspensions, LED Motorsports Division, Stutsman and Performance Bodies $ Parts.

Points chase: Before Lee County: 1. Justin Kay (1,168); T2. Charlie McKenna (1,132); T2. Luke Goedert (1,132); 4. Jeff Larson (1,114); 5. Spencer Diercks (1,094).

Current weather: Overcast, 75°F

Car count: 32

Fast qualifier: Andy Eckrich

Time: 15.707 seconds

Polesitter: Curt Martin

Heat race winners: Logan Duffy, Nick Marolf, Charlie McKenna, Curt Schroeder

Consolation race winners: Dave Eckrich, Jeff Aikey

Next series race: July 20, I-80 Speedway (Greenwood, NE) $5,300