Key notes: The Repairable Vehicles.com Tri-State Late Model Series kicks off a Labor Day doubleheader with Saturday’s $3,000-to-win debut at Deer Creek Speedway. … It’s the first major Late Model event this year at Deer Creek after the July 2-4 Gopher 50 weekend rained out. … Trevor Anderson of Watertown, S.D., the 2022 Tri-State champ, grabbed a $1,500 tour victory May 15 at Rapid Speedway in Rock Rapids, Iowa. … Points leader Cory Dumpert of Newman Grove, Neb., has won two of the last three series events. … Reigning Tri-State champ J.T. Wasmund of Pine Island, Minn., is fresh off his first career series victory Aug. 21 at Rapid. … Watch live on Deer Creek TV.

Who to watch: Cory Dumpert of Newman Grove, Neb., seeks his third Tri-State victory in his last four series starts.

Points chase: Before Deer Creek: 1. Cory Dumpert (1,649); 2. Cody Thompson (1,634); 3. Trevor Anderson (1,630); 4. Shane DeMey (1,475); 5. Chris Palsrok (1,367).

Current weather: Scattered Clouds Light Rain, NA

Car count: 33

Polesitter: Cory Dumpert

Heat race winners: Trevor Anderson, Cory Dumpert, Nick Panitzke, Dustin Sorensen

Consolation race winners: J.T. Wasmund

Provisional starters: Duke Erickson, John Hoing

Next series race: September 6, Cresco Speedway (Cresco, IA) $3,000