Key notes: Kyle Bronson and Brian Shirley made slight contact at the start of the second heat, sending Shirley into the turn-one wall; cars were called off the track after the opening lap caution as rain intensified. ... Racing could not resume on Thursday night after the track incurred its third delay of the evening. ... Hudson O'Neal led all eight laps and cruised to win the first heat race by 1.453 seconds over Brandon Overton; O'Neal is slated to start on the pole position for the 50-lap main event. ... Nick Hoffman borrowed a C&W Trucking toterhome after mechanical issues in his usual truck en route to Lincoln. ... Fans and competitors are encouraged to retain their tickets and arm bands in case the program is rescheduled, or to receive a full refund.

Points chase: Before Lincoln: 1. Brandon Sheppard (87); 2. Hudson O’Neal (81); 3. Bobby Pierce (78); 4. Tyler Erb (75); 5. Devin Moran (72); 6. Nick Hoffman (69); 7. Brandon Overton (66); 8. Tanner English (63); 9. Shannon Babb (60); 10. Kyle Bronson (57).

Current weather: Overcast, 55°F

Car count: 36

Fast qualifier: Hudson O'Neal

Time: 12.748 seconds

Polesitter: Hudson O'Neal

Heat race winners: Hudson O'Neal

Next series race: June 3, Eldora Speedway (Rossburg, OH) $20,000