What won the race: Leading all 40 laps, outside polesitter Ricky Weeks of Rutherfordton, N.C., outran fourth-starting Jonathan Edwards of Charlotte, N.C., for his first career Fast Unified Engine Late Model Series victory at Friendship Motor Speedway. He earned a $3,000 payday.

Key notes: The race was slowed by four cautions. ... In its first three events of 2017, the FUEL tour has had three different winners. ... Third-place finisher Matt Long and fourth-place finisher Bryan Mullis were the winners of last season's FUEL events at Friendship. ... The series is scheduled to return to Friendship on Sept. 9 for another $3,000-to-win event.

On the move: Deano Long of Saluda, S.C., improved from the ninth starting spot to finish fifth.

Winner's sponsors: Weeks's Longhorn chassis is sponsored by Parton Lumber, AFCO Racing Products and Renegade Racing Fuel.

Points chase: Entering the weekend, Matt Long of Concord, N.C., topped the FUEL points standings.

Car count: 17

Fast qualifier: Bryan Mullis

Time: 16.070 seconds

Polesitter: Bryan Mullis

Dash winner: Bryan Mullis

Heat race winners: Matt Long, Steve Banal,  ,  ,  ,  ,  

Next series race: May 13, Wythe Raceway (Rural Retreat, VA) $3,000