What won the race: Shep Lucas of Mckenzie, Ala., celebrated a $2,000 holiday weekend triumph in Saturday night's NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series Independence 40 at Penton Raceway. He took advantage of his pole position starting spot to register his first victory of the season on the Crate Late Model tour.

Key notes: Lucas's victory was his fifth overall of the 2016 season. ... Runner-up Cory Hedgecock crossed the finish line a distant 3.690 seconds behind Lucas. ... The Crate series completes a three-race holiday weekend Sunday at East Alabama Motor Speedway in Phenix City.

On the move: Scott Dedwylder of Vossberg, Miss., advanced from the 14th starting spot to finish seventh.

Winner's sponsors: Lucas's Trak-Star Race Car carries sponsorship from Lucas Farms, Stor-All Buildings and Blackwater Canoe Rentals.

Points chase: Entering the race just two points out of the lead, Cory Hedgecock of Loudon, Tenn., took over the top spot with a runner-up finish.

Car count: 22

Fast qualifier: Shep Lucas

Time: 14.635 seconds

Polesitter: Shep Lucas

Next series race: July 3, East Alabama Motor Speedway (Phenix City, AL) $2,500