What won the race: Turning back challenges from James Giossi and Ashley Anderson while leading all 40 laps, polesitter Jesse Glenz of Chippewa Falls, Wis., notched his first Structural Buildings WISSOTA Challenge Series victory of the season Friday at Red Cedar Speedway. The home-tracker took the checkers 1.891 seconds ahead of the third-starting Anderson with Giossi, the outside front-row starter, settling for third with passing at a premium.

Quotable: "This thing has been good, really consistent all year and we hit all our marks tonight, all around," Glenz said. "(I) just want to give a big shoutout to my wife and kid at home. I want to thank everyone else in my family, my friends. I got a great support system around me anytime I need anything, there’s always there to help me out."

Key notes: Glenz notched his sixth career WISSOTA Challenge victory and first since an Aug. 8, 2025, victory at Red Cedar. ... He survived late-race contact while lapping Dexton Koch on the frontstretch for his third overall victory of the season and 65th of his career. ... Glenz made a key move in heat race action in overtaking Shane Sabraski and Jake Redetzke. ... The lone caution appeared on the first start when John Kaanta went around in turn two amid a multicar scramble; Kaanta continued to finish seventh. ... The 17-minute feature concluded at 10:14 p.m. ... Sixteen drivers completed 40 laps. ... It’s the tour’s second race since July 3 after rain and smoke from Canadian wildfires cancelled four of the last six events. ... Red Cedar hosts its non-touring Punky Manor Challenge of Champions on Sept. 25.

On the move: A.J. Diemel of Elk Mound, Wis., started 14th and finished 10th.

Winner's sponsors: Glenz’s Longhorn Chassis is sponsored by Ricky Lemmen Trucking, Brunzlick Trucking, Goulet’s Garage, GreenBuilt, White City Glass, Conrad’s Auto Salvage, Harrelstad Log Homes, Lamm Trucking, Dixon’s Autumn Harvest Winery, Mike’s QTA, From The Ground Up, Tim’s Automotive, P&B Lumber & Hardware, Mike’s Star Market, Structural Buildings, VP Racing Fuels and Jig E Signs.

Points chase: After Red Cedar: 1. Tyler Peterson (303); 2. Kevin Burdick (299); 3. Kevin Eder (294); 4. Shane Sabraski (284); 5. Ryan Mikkelson (265).

Current weather: Scattered Clouds, 72°F

Car count: 37

Fast qualifier: Jesse Glenz

Time: 15.496 seconds

Polesitter: Jesse Glenz

Heat race winners: Jesse Glenz, Kevin Eder, Kevin Burdick, James Giossi

Consolation race winners: Cade Nelson, Mike Prochnow

Provisional starters: Tyler Peterson, Johnny Broking, Taylor Madrinich

Next series race: August 8, Rice Lake Speedway (Rice Lake, WI) $4,000