What won the race: Charging around Eric Wells on the high side with five laps remaining, polesitter Dakota Knuckles of Ewing, Va., reclaimed the lead and then went on to hold off Donald McIntosh to win Friday’s Schaeffer’s Spring Nationals feature at Tazewell Speedway. McIntosh settled for second, with Billy Ogle Jr. third. Knuckles earned $5,000 for his first career Schaefer’s Spring Nationals victory.

Quotable: “I thought Eric had me and I ‘bout drove over my head a few times,” said Knuckles. “My dad over here on the back straightaway was telling me to get up, get up … I’m glad I did.”

Key notes: Knuckles led the 40-lap ace from the pole before giving way to Wells on lap 28. … Knuckles briefly slipped back to third. … The victory was Knuckles' first Super Late Model triumph of the season. … Sixteen of the 22 starters finished the race, all on the lead lap. … Runner-up Donald McIntosh of Dawsonville, Ga., made his second start with Augie Burttram’s Florida-based Big Frog Motorsports. McIntosh won Thursday night at Tri-County Raceway in Brasstown, N.C., in his debut. … Series action continues Saturday at Volunteer Speedway with the Scott Sexton Memorial paying $10,052-to-win.

On the move: Casey Roberts of Toccoa, Ga, started 11th and finished sixth.

Winner's sponsors: Knuckles drives a Rocket Chassis powered by Cornett Racing Engines and sponsored by Brucebilt, Marcum Oil, Timberline Barns, Hill’s Truck Repair, Florida Veterinary Cardiology, Hickory Star Resort & Marina, Liberty Sport and Pawn, Estes Bros. Construction, Pat Howerton Roofing and Davis Brothers Roofing.

Points chase: Entering Tazewell, Scott Bloomquist (396) led Clint Smith (388), Zach Leonhardi (380), Eric Wells (376) and Shane Clanton (374).

Car count: 30

Fast qualifier: Dakotah Knuckles

Time: 11.198 seconds

Polesitter: Dakotah Knuckles

Heat race winners: Jason Jameson, Ryan King,  ,  ,  ,  ,  

Next series race: April 14, Volunteer Speedway (Bulls Gap, TN) $10,052