Jeff Smith (17s) leads the pack en to his North Georgia victory.
What won the race: Former track champion Jeff Smith of Rocky Face, Ga., pocketed $2,500 at North Georgia Speedway with his first victory on the first-year United Crate Racing Alliance. John Ownbey chased Smith to the checkers in the 40-lap feature.
Key notes: The first-year UCRA makes its second visit to North Georgia. ... Riley Hickman won the tour's April 11 event. ... Hickman is the only two-time winner after six series races, but he is not expected on Saturday.
Winner's sponsors: Smith's No. 17s is sponsored by Hill Motorsports, FK Rod Enges, Dub's High on the Hog, John Roberts Trucking and Bilstein Shocks.
Points chase: Jake Teague of Oliver Springs, Tenn., entered the race with 214 points to lead Kasey Hall (182) and Rusty Ballenger (173).
Car count: 28
Fast qualifier: John Ownbey
Time: 14.565 seconds
Polesitter: John Ownbey
Heat race winners: John Ownbey, Jeff Smith, Jamie Perry, , , , ,
Consolation race winners: Jason Welshan, , ,
Next series race: August 8, Fort Payne Motor Speedway (Fyffe, AL) $2,500