**Ernie Williams Jr. Dominates at Lanier to Keep Championship Hopes Alive** Ernie Williams Jr. controlled this one from start to finish, leading 31 laps and never giving anyone a real window to challenge at Lanier National Speedway. The pole sitter's advantage belonged to Brent Hagen, but it was Williams Jr. who had the pace when it mattered most, methodically pulling away as the laps wound down. The race's real spark came from Jp Scheiderer, who launched himself six positions forward from eighth to grab second place. That kind of charge kept things from becoming a complete processional, but even his best effort couldn't crack Williams Jr.'s margin at the end. This is the kind of statement win that championship contenders need — not flashy, not lucky, just controlled and dominant. At this point in the season, Ernie Williams Jr. is doing exactly what needs to be done.