What won the race: Ross Bailes of Clover, S.C., swept the night, setting fast time, winning his heat race and leading the entire 40-lap feature for a $2,000 paycheck on the opening night of Fastrak's 11th annual Triple Crown. Bailes won by .710 seconds, besting Ron Parker of Lawndale, N.C., who ran second for the final 25 laps.

Key notes: The caution-plagued race was slowed on six different occasions. ... Fourteen of the 25 starters finished on the lead lap. ... Parker won last year's Triple Crown, which boasts nearly $38,000 in purse money. ... The annual Memorial Day weekend event moves to Volunteer Speedway on Saturday and concludes at Wythe Raceway on Sunday.

On the move: Eighth-place finisher David Smith of Inman, S.C. charged forward from near the tail of the field.

Winner's sponsors: Bailes drove a Hicks-owned No. 79 that is sponsored by H&H Auto Sales.

Points chase: Colby Cannon led entering the event; Frankie Beard, Cla Knight, Zack Mitchell and David McCoy were all within five points.

Car count: 33

Fast qualifier: Ross Bailes

Time: 16.809 seconds

Polesitter: Ross Bailes

Heat race winners: Ross Bailes, Shane Greco, Ron Parker, Walker Arthur,  ,  ,  ,  

Consolation race winners: Aaron Barley,  ,  ,  

Next series race: May 28, Volunteer Speedway (Bulls Gap, TN) $2,000