Furman Parton raises a fist while taking the checkers at Charlotte.
What won the race: Second-starting Furman Parton of Union Mills, N.C., dominated the 25-lap Southeastern Crate Association feature, topping Justin Williams by 3.821 seconds for a $2,000 payday at the Dirt Track at Charlotte.
Quotable: “That was the best car I’ve ever had here,” Parton said. “I’ve had some good cars here before, but that one was by far the best. I enjoyed it. I’m pumped.”
Key notes: Parton led all the way for his second career victory at the track. ... Williams overtook last year's winner Trent Ivey for runner-up honors with three laps remaining. ... Ryan Atkins outdueled Zack Mitchell for a top-five finish on the final lap. ... Twenty drivers completed all 25 laps. ... SECA's Crate Late Models were on the undercard for a World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series event won by Greg Wilson of Benton Ridge, Ohio.
On the move: Zack Mitchell of Enoree, S.C., improved from his 12th starting spot to finish sixth.
Winner's sponsors: The winning No. 6P Lazer Chassis is sponsored by Habitat for Humanity and Parton Lumber.
Points chase: Entering the event atop the SECA standings, Dillon Brown of Gaffney, S.C., had 477 points over Dale Timms (391) and Trent Ivey (360).
Car count: 47
Fast qualifier: Furman Parton
Time: 16.576 seconds
Polesitter: Trent Ivey
Consolation race winners: Matt Long, Zack Mitchell, ,
Provisional starters: Chris Cheek, Andrew Cole, James Plemmons, Corey Gordon,