What won the race: Extending his MARS DIRTcar Series points lead, sixth-starting Tony Jackson Jr. of Lebanon, Mo., prevailed over fellow regional standout Jesse Stovall of Billings, Mo., for a $4,000 victory in Monett's 45th annual Four State Dirt Track Championship.

Key notes: Jackson, the defending series champion, has four MARS victories this season. His last came July 25 in Springfield, Mo. ... Stovall previously won at the track on May 1. ... Monett hosted the series for the third and final time. ... Veteran Leslie Essary captured Monett's Late Model title. ... The track recently enshrined Ken Essary and Darrell Mooneyham as its first Hall of Famers.

On the move: Justin Wells of Aurora, Mo., came from outside of the top 10 to round out the podium, besting his son Cole by one spot.

Winner's sponsors: The winner's Club 29 Race Car is powered by a Cornett Racing Engine and carries sponsorship from Henryetta Ford, Merrill Bonding, Budweiser, RaceNote, Hypercoil, Midwest Sheet Metal, Missouri Mountain Moonshine and Keyser Mfg.

Points chase: Entering the race, Jackson had 1,239 points to lead Justin Asplin (1,159) and Brandon McCormick (1,026).

Car count: 26

Heat race winners: Terry Phillips, Payton Looney, Steve Johnson, Jesse Stovall

Consolation race winners: Shane Essary

Next series race: September 11, Outlaw Motorsports Park (Muskogee, OK) $2,500