Brandon Overton picked up $5,000 for his Cochran victory.
What won the race: Second-starting Brandon Overton of Appleton, Ga., overtook polesitter Casey Roberts on the eighth circuit of the 50-lap feature, outrunning Dale McDowell of Chickamauga, Ga., at Cochran Motor Speedway to earn his first career Southern All Star Series victory.
Quotable: "To outrun Dale McDowell, that's kind of like a dream really," Overton said. "To grow up watching these guys and come out here and beat 'em tonight ... it's pretty special.”
Key notes: Runner-up Dale McDowell made his Cochran debut. ... The feature was slowed by eight cautions. ... Eleven of the 24 starters finished on the lead lap. ... The series completes the doubleheader tomorrow with another afternoon show. ... Chris Madden was unable to make the trip because of the flu.
On the move: Riley Hickman of Ooltewah, Tenn., started 10th and finished fifth.
Winner's sponsors: Overton's Billy Moyer Victory Race Car has sponsorship from Budweiser, Penske Racing Shocks, C&H Paving and M&S Concrete.
Points chase: The weekend opens the season for the Southern All Stars; Riley Hickman is the three-time and reigning series champion.
Car count: 26
Fast qualifier: Brandon Overton
Time: 14.827 seconds
Polesitter: Casey Roberts
Next series race: February 28, Cochran Motor Speedway (Cochran, GA) $5,000