Key notes: The Mississippi State Championship Challenge Series concludes its weekend doubleheader with Saturday’s $3,000-to-win return to Whynot Motorsports Park. … Clay Stuckey of Shreveport, La., led the final 18 laps in capturing Friday’s opener at Hattiesburg (Miss.) Speedway, worth $2,500. It was his first career MSCCS victory and first feature win of the season. … Points leader Bo Slay of Milton, Fla., swept April 10-11’s season opening weekend at Super Bee Speedway in Chatham, La., worth more than $8,000. Slay now has two MSCCS victories and four career wins on a major touring series. … Six-time MSCCS champ Chad Thrash picked up a $3,000 series victory last July 19 at his home track. … Hometown racer Brian Rickman topped last April 19’s $3,000 series visit. … Evan Ellis of Plantersville, Miss., earned his first career MSCCS victory there in July of 2023, worth $3,000. … 604 and 602 Crate Late Models headline a seven-division undercard. … Pits open at 1 p.m. and grandstands open at 3 with hot laps at 7.

Who to watch: Clay Stuckey of Shreveport, La., seeks the MSCCS weekend sweep after winning Friday’s opener at Hattiesburg.

Points chase: Bo Slay is the early season points leader.

Expected entrants: Clay Stuckey, Chad Thrash, Brian Rickman, Bo Slay, Spencer Hughes, Chase Holland, Jade Luzenberg, Rick Rickman, Ryan Wilson, Evan Ellis, Mark Dodson, Randall Beckwith, Cole Cameron and others.

Next series race: April 25, Magnolia Motor Speedway (Columbus, MS) $3,000