What won the race: Ten weeks removed from hip replacement surgery, Neil Baggett of Columbus, Miss., made a triumphant return in leading all 40 laps of Saturday's Mississippi State Championship Challenge Series stop at Jackson Motor Speedway. Baggett's $3,000 winner's prize serves as his first victory of the season in his first start since May 25's Show-Me 100 at Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, Mo.

Key notes: Fifth-starting Chad Thrash passed Mike Palasini Jr. for second on lap 19 and chased Baggett the final 12 laps, taking the checkers 1.244 seconds back. ... Palasini settled for third. ... Sixth-starting Ross Camponovo grabbed fourth on the lap-19 restart. ... Series points leader Brian Rickman advanced four positions and completed the top-five finishers. ... James Moore slowed to draw the race's lone yellow flag on lap 18 before pulling off. ... The 40-lapper lasted 16 minutes, with 12 drivers completing the distance.

On the move: Runner-up finisher Chad Thrash of Merdian, Miss., started fifth.

Winner's sponsors: Baggett’s Prate Montgomery-owned Rocket Chassis is powered by a Jay Dickens engine and sponsored by Montgomery Farms, Jamie’s Body Shop, RTC Recovery, Doug’s Auto Sales, Shon’s Painting, King Motor Company and Advanced Logistics.

Points chase: After Jackson: 1. Brian Rickman (830); 2. Chad Thrash (795); 3. Hunter Lewis (750); 4. Ross Camponovo (735); 5. Derrick Nichols (670).

Current weather: Clear, 75°F

Car count: 16

Fast qualifier: Hunter Lewis

Time: 16.161 seconds

Polesitter: Neil Baggett

Dash winner: Neil Baggett

Heat race winners: Shane Stephens, Cameron Weaver

Next series race: August 24, Magnolia Motor Speedway (Columbus, MS) $3,000