Shan Smith won his third Florida Late Model Challenge race of the season.
What won the race: Shan Smith of Dade City, Fla., picked up the victory in the Florida Late Model Challenge Series season finale at Volusia Speedway Park. The victory was worth $1,000 for Smith who crossed the finish line 1.621 seconds ahead of runner-up Brian Smith
Key notes: Ten of the 19 starters completed all 25 circuits. ... The victory was Smith's third series victory of the season, and his second tour victory at Volusia this year. ... Smith’s previous wins came at All-Tech Raceway in Ellisville, Fla., in October and at Volusia in June, as well as at Volusia and All-Tech last season. ... Nevin Gainey of Fort White, Fla., borrowed Richard Ferry’s car and finished fifth to wrap up the series title. ... Volusia hosted the Florida Late Model Challenge Series for the fifth and final time this year as the tour wraps up its season. … The event also wrapped up Volusia's season. ... The track hosts the 2019 DirtCar Nationals Feb. 5-16.
Points chase: Nevin Gainey's fifth-place finish secured the series championship.
Car count: 19
Heat race winners: Brian Smith, David Whitener, Shan Smith, , , , ,