What won the race: Completing a sweep of Saturday’s action at Cherokee Speedway, polesitter Robby Emory of Milton, Del., outran Shaun Harrell for his second straight FUEL victory. Emory, who set the quick time and won his heat, beat Harrell to the finish by 0.924 of a second for a $3,000 payday.

Key notes: The series points-leading Emory's first FUEL victory came at Carolina Speedway via the June 29 disqualification of Ben Watkins. ... The FUEL Series visited Cherokee for the second of three races this season. … The event was originally set for July 21, but rained out. … Ben Watkins of Rock Hill, S.C., won the tour’s April 14 stop at Cherokee. … It’s the seventh visit in series history. … There have been five winners in seven series races this season. ... The series cancelled its Aug. 11 trip to Friendship Motor Speedway in Elkin, N.C.

On the move: Steve Banal of Rock Hill, S.C., started 21st and finished sixth.

Winner's sponsors: Emory's No. 9E is sponsored by Emory's Chassisworks, Emory's Racing Engines, A Stroke Above Services and PJ's Auto Repair.

Points chase: Entering the event, Robbie Emory (480) led Shaun Harrell (462), Derrick Ramey (436), Brandon White (416) and Chuck Smith (400).

Car count: 25

Fast qualifier: Robbie Emory

Time: 16.039 seconds

Heat race winners: Robbie Emory, Shaun Harrell, Jonathan Edwards,  ,  ,  ,  ,  

Next series race: August 18, Lancaster Speedway (Lancaster, SC) $0