Key notes: Hot laps were pushed back to 7 p.m. because of excessive heat. ... The Ultimate Heart of America Series kicks off a doubleheader weekend with Saturday’s 30-lap, $5,000-to-win tour debut at Paducah International Raceway. … The three previously scheduled Heart of America events rained out at Paducah. … Adam and Brittany Elliott, who have operated Paducah for five seasons, announced plans to end their promotions of the 3/8-mile track at season’s end and list the property for sale. The Elliotts hope to transition to new owner or lessee as soon as possible. … Tanner English of Benton, Ky., has three major wins since 2022 at Paducah, earning more than $25,000. … Dylan Thompson picked up an Aug. 22 home-track victory in 602 Crate Late Model action, worth $5,000. … Cyle Forgy of Lewisburg, Ky., the 2024 Ultimate HofA champ, continues to chase his first career series win. … 602 Crate Late Model Sportsman, Gateway Outlaw Steel Bock Late Models ($600-to-win), street stocks, factory stocks and scrappers are on the undercard.

Who to watch: Tanner English of Benton, Ky., seeks his seventh feature win of the season and first Paducah triumph in more than a year.

Points chase: Before Paducah: T1. Larry Martin Jr. (170); T1. Daniel Shelton (170); 3. Cyle Forgy (101); 4. Michael Chilton (87); 5. Richard Musick (86).

Expected entrants: Tanner English, Jadon Frame, Jason Riggs, Brenden Smith, Dylan Thompson, Cyle Forgy, Rusty Griffaw, Brody Smith, Larry Martin Jr., Matt Cooper, Adam Parmeley, Mike Lough, Daniel Shelton and others.

Current weather: Clear, 79°F

Car count: 17

Fast qualifier: Dylan Thompson

Time: 14.932 seconds

Next series race: September 20, Windy Hollow Speedway (Owensboro, KY) $5,000