**Shae Paulo dominates Round 1 at Fairbury, but Justin Sherman3's late surge nearly steals the show** Shae Paulo controlled the feature from flag to flag, leading 30 laps on the dirt and proving he's the driver to beat early in this championship. But the real story was Justin Sherman3 clawing back from tenth on the grid, scrapping his way through the field in the closing laps to mount a genuine threat for the win. Sherman3 couldn't quite complete the pass, but his eight-position charge made clear this season's going to have plenty of battles left. Fairbury's dirt surface played havoc with grip all night. Brandon Garman and Shae Paulo each took heat wins, while Kolby Araki navigated the consolation race to secure a spot in the feature. The track favored drivers who could manage the ruts early and adapt as conditions evolved — exactly what Paulo did for thirty laps straight.