**Jake Sonnentag controlled Lernerville from wire to wire in Round 1 of NARC UMP Modified** Jake Sonnentag led the final 22 laps to wire the feature at Lernerville, but the real story was Blake M Andrews charging from eighth to second—a gut-punch finish for everyone in his rear view. Andrews picked his moments on the slick surface and clawed his way forward with six positions gained, putting maximum pressure on Sonnentag down the stretch but couldn't quite get there. The heat races set the stage cleanly: Chris R Cox and Christian McCartney each grabbed their respective wins and moved straight into the feature. Justin Sherman3 came through the consolation to secure a top-five result, proving the depth of the field didn't stop at those first two heats. Sonnentag's late-race control kept him out front when it mattered. That's how you open a season.