Kenny Merchant and David Ashley race for position before Merchant advanced to the SUPR Series win at Champion Park Speedway. (Scott Burson)

Merchant Triumphs at Champion Park Speedway

Bryan Wimberley, SUPR Series

MINDEN, La. — April 10. Kenny Merchant of West Monroe, La., captured his series-leading 54th career O'Reilly Southern United Professional Racing (SUPR) series victory on Saturday, but he's had easier nights. Merchant overcame near disaster in a heat race to start on the pole and hold off Kyle Cummings in the main event for a $2,500 victory at the quarter-mile oval.