What won the race: Polesitter Tyler Crowder of Lamont, Fla., led the entire 40-lap distance, outdueling fourth-starting Joseph Brown of Columbus, Ga., score a $2,000 Southern Thunder Late Model Series victory at East Alabama Motor Speedway.

Key notes: A yellow flag flew on the opening lap when Lavon Sparks spun, bringing the race to a complete restart. ... Tim Dixon slowed to draw a caution on lap three; he retired to the pits. ... A yellow flag waved for Dalton Cook on lap five; multiple cars pitted with flat tires under caution. ... Brand Lewis spun to draw a caution on lap nine. ... Another yellow waved for Cook on lap 18 when he stopped on the track. ... The Southern Thunder series made its lone stop at EAMS on the 2016 season. ... The tour moves to Cochran Motor Speedway on Sunday to wrap up its Memorial Day weekend doubleheader.

On the move: Dana Eiland of Salem, Ala., improved from the 11th starting position to finish third.

Car count: 22

Fast qualifier: Dalton Cook

Time: 15.36 seconds

Next series race: June 18, Albany Motor Speedway (Albany, GA) $2,000