What won the race: Fifth-starting Brandon Overton, of Evans, Ga., held off late-race challenges from polesitter Jason Welshan of Maryville, Tenn., to capture the season-opening Ultimate Super Late Model Series victory at North Georgia Speedway. Overton, who earned $4,000, took the checkers ahead of Welshan by .663 seconds.

Key notes: Overton nabbed his first career Ultimate victory. ... Welshan's two-race winning streak was snapped. ... The race was slowed by two cautions. ... Sixteen of the 24 starters finished on the lead lap. ... Defending series champion Dennis Franklin finished 15th. ... This event marked the third straight year the Ultimate Super Late Model Series, now in its seventh season, opened up at North Georgia Speedway. ... Among drivers failing to qualify for the feature: Billy Ogle Jr., Steve Smith, Brett Hamm, Andrew Littleton, Aaron Wilson, Brandon Carpenter and Dustin Mitchell.

On the move: After starting ninth, Jason Hiett of Oxford, Ala., advanced five spots to finish fourth.

Winner's sponsors: Overton's Longhorn Chassis is powered by a Cornett Racing Engine and has sponsorship from A.F. Stone Professional Medical Services, Mission Transport, Stone Land Clearing and Excavating, Crossfit Overton, The Bailey Company, Outlaw Racing Southeast and Dream Racing Technologies.

Points chase: Dennis Franklin of Gaffney, S.C., won the 2016 championship over Kenny Collins of Colbert, Ga.

Car count: 31

Fast qualifier: Jason Welshan

Time: 14.174 seconds

Polesitter: Jason Welshan

Consolation race winners: Casey Roberts, Matt Henderson,  ,  

Next series race: March 18, County Line Raceway (Elm City, NC) $4,000