What won the race: Winning his first career I-95 Late Model Challenge race, second-starting Robbie Emory of Milton, Del., led all 51 laps at Fayetteville Motor Speedway for a $5,100 payday in the track's Memorial Day weekend special.

Key notes: The 23-year-old Emory is the 2015 series champion and was 2018's championship runner-up; he's the tour's second first-time winner in as many races this season. ... Saturday's fourth-place finisher, Michael Batten of Rocky Mount, N.C., scored his first career I-95 triumph in the season-opening event at County Line Raceway. ... Fayetteville's action was halted with a red flag on lap 33. ... Ethan Wilson overtook Willie Milliken for second on the ensuing restart. ... Kenny Collins, Derek Rogers and Roger Lucas did not complete a feature lap. ... Fayetteville hosted its first of three I-95 races. … The series returns Aug. 30 and Sept. 21.

On the move: John Eller of Boone, N.C., improved four positions to finish ninth.

Winner's sponsors: Emory's No. 9E has an Emory's Racing Engine and is sponsored by Emory Chassisworks, Penske Racing Shocks, and P.J.'s Motorsports.

Points chase: Michael Batten of Rocky Mount, N.C., led after the opening event.

Current weather: Clear, 83°F

Car count: 18

Fast qualifier: Willie Milliken

Time: 16.324 seconds

Polesitter: Willie Milliken

Heat race winners: Willie Milliken, Robbie Emory, Ethan Wilson,  ,  ,  ,  ,  

Next series race: June 15, Halifax County Motor Speedway (Brinkleyville, NC) $2,500