What won the race: Inheriting the lead from race-long leader Grant Garrison of Walton, Ky., who had mechanical issues with just three laps remaining, Greg Fore of Greenville, Miss., led the rest of the way for a $2,000 NeSmith victory at his home track. Fore finished 2.243 seconds ahead of runner-up Chase Washington to claim the opening night victory in the Rumble in the Gumbo at Greenville Speedway.

Key notes: The event was the season opener for the NeSmith Series. ... Series action will continue Saturday at Greenville for the second night of the Rumble on the Gumbo. ... Fore started the event from the fourth position. ... The race took 16 minutes, 31 seconds and was slowed by one caution. ... Garrison led laps 1-37 from his outside front row starting position.

On the move: T.J. Brittain of Centre, Ala., started 21st and finished 10th.

Winner's sponsors: Greg Fore's Rocket Chassis is sponsored by Washington Auto Body.

Points chase: Cory Hedgecock of Loudon, Tenn., is the defending series champion.

Car count: 33

Fast qualifier: Peter Hazzard

Time: 16.033 seconds

Polesitter: Peter Hazzard

Heat race winners:

Consolation race winners: Joseph Joiner, Duke Palasini,  ,  

Provisional starters: Marcus Minga, Michael Blount,  ,  

Next series race: May 5, Talladega Short Track (Eastaboga, AL) $2,000