Shan Smith captured his third career Florida Late Model Challenge victory.
What won the race: Shan Smith of Dade City, Fla., outran Nevin Gainey to capture Saturday’s Florida Late Model Challenge Series feature at Volusia Speedway Park. Smith earned $1,000 for third career series victory and first of the season.
Key notes: Smith finished 2.707 seconds ahead of Gainey. … Thirteen of the 23 starters completed all 25 laps. ... Volusia hosted the second-year Florida tour for the second of four visits this season. … Gainey of Fort White, Fla., won the series opener at Volusia on March 17. … Gainey has two series wins this season, while Smith and Phillip Cobb have one apiece.. … Richard Ferry won a pair of series races at Volusia last season. Smith won one.
Who to watch: Kevin Gainey of Fort White, Fla., has two series wins.
Points chase: Nevin Gainey (216) of Fort White, Fla., leads Shan Smith (206), Brian Smith (193), Adam Bennett (187) and Trever Taylor (185).
Expected entrants: Nevin Gainey, Shan Smith, Trever Taylor, Adam Bennett, Brian Smith, John Bledsoe, Sonny Thompson, David Whitener, Johnny Allen, Jamie Dayhaw, Shane Williams and others.
Car count: 25