Chuck Cumby captured Volusia's Florida Challenge event.
What won the race: Regaining the lead from Trever Taylor with seven laps remaining, Chuck Cumby of Jacksonville, Fla., captured the 25-lap season opener on the Florida Late Model Challenge Series. He earned $1,000.
Key notes: Trever Taylor was leading when he blew a tire on the 19th lap. .... Jason Pope retired after leading the first eight laps. ... Sixteen starters completed 25 laps.
Winner's sponsors: Cumby's No. 88 is sponsored by Aggressive Signs, JB Underground, Penske Racing Shocks, E.W. Dunn and Coast to Coast Commercial Cleaning.
Car count: 33
Fast qualifier: Chuck Cumby
Heat race winners: Ronnie Chance, Jason Pope, Chuck Cumby, Adam Bennett, , , ,
Consolation race winners: Brandon Catto, , ,
Next series race: April 20, North Florida Speedway (Lake City, FL) $1,000