What won the race: Polesitter Rusty Ballenger of Seymour, Tenn., won his second straight track debut on the United Crate Racing Alliance, earning $2,500 in the 40-lapper at Tennessee National Raceway.

Key notes: Ballenger also won the previous UCRA event April 23 in Thunderhill Raceway in Summerton, Tenn. ... Ballenger was making his first appearance at both tracks. ... Ballenger got the jump on Ashley Newman and held off fifth-starting Eric Hickerson of Linden, Tenn.

On the move: Ronnie Cooper of McKenzie, Tenn., started ninth and finished fifth.

Winner's sponsors: Ballenger's No. 29 is sponsored by Tennessee Metal Fabrication, Floyd's Equipment, Service Plus Garage Doors and SEC Electric.

Points chase: Rusty Ballenger stretched his series points lead.

Car count: 19

Polesitter: Rusty Ballenger

Next series race: June 10, Tri-County Racetrack (Brasstown, NC) $2,500