Key notes: Bedford Speedway hosts round six of the 2024 Appalachian Mountain Speedweek with Friday’s 40-lap, $6,000-to-win Bob Elbin Tribute. … The night honors Elbin of Woodbury, Pa., the legendary car owner who loved racing; Bob began driving in 1956 and continued until the 1970’s, when he transitioned to continuing as a car owner. He passed away on Sept. 28, 2021 at the age of 88. … Tyler Emory of King George, Va., won last year’s $4,000 weekend opener at Bedford before the Elbin Tribute was rained out. … Kyle Hardy of Stephens City, Va., topped last year’s $23,000 Keystone Cup. … Andrew Yoder of Middleburg, Pa., grabbed May’s $4,000 unsanctioned victory there. … Modfieds are on the undercard competing for $1,000-to-win. … Gates open at 5 p.m. and hot laps start at 7, with racing at 7:30. … Watch live on FloRacing.

Who to watch: Rick Eckert of York, Pa., seeks his third straight Appalachian Mountain Speedweek victory.

Points chase: Before Bedford: 1. Gregg Satterlee (3,265); 2. Coleby Frye (3,074); 3. Matt Cosner (3,056); 4. Rick Eckert (3,048); 5. Hayes Mattern (2,988); 6. Dylan Yoder (2,959); 7. Andrew Yoder (2,867); 8. Dan Stone (2,858); 9. Bryan Bernheisel (2,743); 10. Jason Covert (2,672).

Expected entrants: Rick Eckert, Gregg Satterlee, Mason Zeigler, Tyler Emory, Drake Troutman, Kyle Hardy, Matt Cosner, Jason Covert, Coleby Frye, Andrew Yoder, Dan Stone, Kyle Lee, Bryan Bernheisel, Jeff Rine, Hayes Mattern, Jamie Lathroum, Dillan Stake, Austin Berry, Dylan Fenton, Danny Snyder, Dylan Yoder and more.

Current weather: Overcast, 73°F

Next series race: June 15, Lincoln Speedway (Abbottstown, PA) $5,000