Key notes: Chris Simpson's 17.560-second lap lowered the track record of 18.148 set by Darren Miller in 2009. ... Simpson, a West Liberty winner earlier this season in DIRTcar Summer Nationals action, and his older brother Chad won two heats apiece in Friday's preliminary action. ... Zach Zeitner had a vicious crash during Friday's heat action, but he climbed out apparently unhurt. ... The Midwest LateModel Racing Association-sanctioned Liberty 100 concludes with Saturday's 100-lap, $20,000-to-win main event. … It’s the first MLRA visit to West Liberty since Hall of Famer Billy Moyer won $5,000 on June 14, 2020. … Watch live on RaceON.

Who to watch: Chris Simpson of Oxford, Iowa, chases his second West Liberty feature victory of the season.

Points chase: Before West Liberty: 1. Tony Jackson Jr. (2,320); 2. Jeff Herzog (2,035); 3. Aaron Marrant (2,015); 4. Matthew Larson (1,710); 5. Brennon Willard (1,390).

Current weather: Clear, 72°F

Car count: 26

Fast qualifier: Chris Simpson

Time: 17.560 seconds

Polesitter: Chris Simpson

Heat race winners: Chris Simpson, Dallon Murty, Chad Simpson, Chris Simpson, J.T. Wasmund, Chad Simpson

Next series race: November 7, I-55 Federated Raceway Park (Pevely, MO) $5,000