Chris Ferguson emerges after his second Stick Elliott Memorial victory.
What won the race: Chris Ferguson of Mount Holly, N.C., topped a 13-car field Saturday at Cherokee Speedway for his second victory in the track's Stick Elliott Memorial. Ferguson earned $5,022 for his first career Southern All Star triumph as he started on the pole and led all 50 laps.
Key notes: Tim Allen started outside the front row and slipped back to fifth. ... Runner-up Riley Hickman challenged Ferguson on restarts but was unable to get past. ... Ferguson is the tour's 166th winner in 32 years.
On the move: Dennis Franklin rallied to finish third.
Winner's sponsors: Ferguson's family-owned Longhorn Chassis is powered by a Clements Race Engine and carries sponsorship from Live Oak Family Dentistry, Langley Collision Center, Carver and Sons Roofing, On Site Solutions and Keith's Handyman Service.
Points chase: Riley Hickman of Ooltewah, Tenn., led Cherokee with 794 points to lead Dillon Tidmore (638).
Car count: 13
Fast qualifier: Chris Ferguson
Polesitter: Chris Ferguson
Next series race: August 28, Kentucky Lake Motor Speedway (Calvert City, KY) $4,000