What won the race: Polesitter Mike Marlar of Winfield, Tenn., took the lead from the start and never looked back, leading the entire 40-lap feature event to outrun third-starting Skip Arp of Georgetown, Tenn., for the $5,000 payday at Smoky Mountain Speedway.

Key notes: Marlar collected his third career Southern All Stars Dirt Racing Series victory; his previous came Oct. 26, 2013, at Smoky Mountain. ... Runner-up Skip Arp piloted a No. 128 machine. ... The feature was slowed by three cautions. ... Jeff Wolfenbarger spun on lap six. ... While yellows fell on lap 12 and again on lap 12 for Jim Rogers. ... Casey Roberts retired running fifth.

On the move: Tommy Kerr of Maryville, Tenn., charged from his 10th to finish fifth.

Winner's sponsors: Marlar's Ronnie Delk-owned Capital Race Car has Cornett power and is sponsored by Delk Equipment Sales, RS Trading and GW Performance.

Points chase: Entering the weekend, Roberts led over Brandon Overton, who did not enter at Smoky Mountain.

Car count: 27

Fast qualifier: T.J. Reaid

Time: 16.316 seconds

Polesitter: Mike Marlar

Heat race winners: Mark Douglas, Dennis Franklin,  ,  ,  ,  ,  

Next series race: April 30, Talladega Short Track (Eastaboga, AL) $4,000