What won the race: Dennis Franklin of Gaffney, S.C., held off a late-race charge from Devin Moran of Dresden, Ohio, to pick up a $15,000 victory in Saturday night's Fastrak World Championship event at Virginia Motor Speedway. Franklin nipped Moran at the checkered flag a mere 0.237 of a second in a race with five lead changes among three drivers.

Quotable: “I can’t thank my crew enough for giving me such an awesome race car tonight," Franklin said. "To win this race for the second time is unbelievable and to do it in front of such enthusiastic fans is a bonus.”

Key notes: Franklin survived numerous cautions over the final 30 laps to pick up the victory. ... Franklin took the lead from Ryan Montgomery near the midway point of the event and never relinquished the spot. ... Henry Hornsby III led the first 15 laps before Montgomery took command. ... The Fastrak World Championship will pay $20,000-to-win next season.

On the move: In a rare Crate Late Model appearnce, Moran started 24th and finished in the runner-up position.

Winner's sponsors: Franklin's No. 2 is sponsored by M&W Transport, C&D Properties, Nichols Plumbing and Hoosier Racing Tire.

Car count: 55

Fast qualifier: Kenny Collins

Time: 19.087 seconds

Polesitter: Ryan Montgomery

Heat race winners: Ryan Montgomery, Henry Hornsby III, Jensen Ford, Dennis Franklin, Corey Gordon, Tyler Bare,  ,  ,  

Consolation race winners: Jeff Smith, Devin Moran,  ,  

Next series race: November 19, Lavonia Speedway (Lavonia, GA) $2,000