What won the race: Cory Hedgecock of Loudon, Tenn., led all 51 laps Saturday at 411 Motor Speedway in the ninth annual Steel Head Nationals at 411 Motor Speedway. Hedgecock fought off early challenges from Chase King and a late charge from Hall of Famer John Gill of Mitchell, Ind.

Key notes: Hedgecock became the race's first two-time winner in nine runnings. ... The race was slowed by a single caution for a lap-seven spin for Bobby Mays. ... Among drivers failing to make the feature lineup: Mitchell Childress, Greg Estes, Scott Gardner, Drew Kennedy and Andy Ogle.

Winner's sponsors: Hedgecock's No. 23 is sponsored by Smithbilt Homes, Brucebilt Performance, K&P Used Cars, Eagle Racing Engines, Rebel Diesel, Timeless Memories Photography, Renegade Fuel and ET Motorgear.

Points chase: Jason Cardwell had previously wrapped up 411's Limited Late Model championship.

Car count: 25

Fast qualifier: Ruben Mayfield

Time: 15.908 seconds

Polesitter: Chase King

Heat race winners: Chase King, Cory Hedgecock, Bobby Giffin,  ,  ,  ,  ,