What won the race: Jesse Lowe of Crossville, Tenn., held off Anthony White of Clinton, Tenn., following a late-race caution and drove to his first career United Crate Racing Alliance victory. Cruz Skinner of Oxford, Ala., climbed to third in the waning laps as Lowe earned $2,500.
Key notes: Lowe is Crossville's track champion. ... Lowe's first UCRA victory comes after registering six runner-up finishes this season. ... Twelve of the 24 starters finished the race. ... Jeremy Shannon slowed with three laps remaining to bring out the final caution, setting up a dash to the finish. ... Ronnie Johnson slowed to bring out a caution with nine laps remaining. After pitting, he tagged the rear of the field and rallied back to sixth. ... There have now been nine different winners in 13 races. ... UCRA action continues Saturday at Crossville with the tour's season finale.
Winner's sponsors: Lowe’s CVR Race Car has a Crate engine prepared by Eagle Race Engines and is sponsored by Xtreme Pressure Washing, Creative Kitchens, Hampton Backhoe, Gondolas Steakhouse, Martel Sign Company, McBurnett Insurance, Mighty Muffler, Twisted Metal, Wyatt Builders, Autozone of Crossville and Crossroads Lawn Care.
Points chase: Entering the weekend, Rusty Ballenger had 294 points to lead Jesse Lowe (259), Kyle Courtney (238), Chip Brindle (229) and Jason Manley (194) in the UCRA standings.
Car count: 26
Fast qualifier: Anthony White
Time: 12.927 seconds
Heat race winners: Anthony White, Jesse Lowe, Drew Kennedy, , , , ,
Next series race: October 21, Crossville Speedway (Crossville, TN) $2,500