What won the race: Taking command from Brody Troftgruben just before the race's halfway mark, fourth-starting Dustin Strand of Grand Forks, N.D., led the final 13 laps to win Saturday at Devils Lake Speedway, giving him a three-race Northern LateModel Racing Association weekend sweep. Strand took the checkers 2.205 seconds ahead of Troftgruben for the $1,500 payday, the 35th of his series career.

Key notes: Strand's NLRA-leading sixth win of the season boosts his weekend's race winnings to more than $5,000. He's earned nearly $9,000 on the season in NLRA competition. ... Second-starting Troftgruben, of Grand Forks, N.D., led laps 2-12 before giving way to Strand and setting for second. ... Cole Schill led the opening lap from the pole before slipping to third. ... Tyler Peterson snuck by Joey Pederson on the final lap to take fourth. ... Modified standout Ward Imrie made a rare Late Model start, completing all but one lap. ... The 25-lapper was completed green-to-checkered and lasted just seven minutes, with 11 drivers completing the distance. ... Kreig Kasin scratched from the main event lineup.

On the move: Jason Strand of Portland, N.D., started 16th and finished eighth.

Winner's sponsors: Strand’s SRT Millenium Chassis is powered by a Strudy Racing Engine and sponsored by Walhalla Building Center, Q&Z Plumbing & Heating, Keewatin Truck Service, Freije Farms, Bemidji Welder’s Supply, Double Deuce Bar & Grill, Shocker Hitch Air Ride, Highside Truck Accessories & Sales, Generations Salon & Spa, Carr’s Grain Service, Naastad Acres, Jason Strand Farms, Flagstaff Nissan Subaru and The Bun Lounge.

Points chase: After Devils Lake: 1. Dustin Strand (2,460); 2. Cole Schill (2,406); 3. Brody Troftgruben (2,302); 4. Brad Seng (2,258); 5. Shane Edginton (2,159).

Current weather: Clear, 84°F

Car count: 16

Polesitter: Cole Schill

Heat race winners: Brody Troftgruben, Dustin Strand

Next series race: August 16, Red River Valley Speedway (West Fargo, ND) $1,250