What won the race: Grabbing the lead on the opening lap from his outside front row starting spot, Jesse Lowe of Crossville, Tenn., led flag-to-flag to win Saturday’s American Crate All-Star Series-sanctioned Independence Day Shootout at 411 Motor Speedway. Lowe finished 4.354 seconds ahead of fourth-starting John Ownbey in winning $3,000.

Key notes: Lowe earned his second straight victory on the first-year series. … He won June 14 at Tri-County Racetrack in Brasstown, N.C. … Sixteen drivers finished the race with 11 completing 40 laps. … Ownbey came out ahead of Trevor Sise in a tight battle for the runner-up spot. … Polesitter Jensen Ford of Piney Flats, Tenn., winner of the tour’s season-opener, finished fourth. … Series points leader Tyler Arrington improved four spots to finish 10th.

On the move: Eli Beets started 16th and finished seventh.

Winner's sponsors: Lowe drives a CVR Race Car with sponsorship from Bennett Heating & Cooling, Workout Anytime, Gondola Pizza & Steakhouse and Baisley’s Body Shop.

Points chase: Before 411, Tyler Arrington (252) of Lebanon, Va., led Aaron Guinn (240), Eli Beets (234), Andy Ogle (203) and Greg Martin (195).

Current weather: Clear, 81°F

Car count: 30

Fast qualifier: Jensen Ford

Time: 15.375 seconds

Dash winner: Jensen Ford

Heat race winners: Andy Ogle, Rusty Ballenger, Ross White,  ,  ,  ,  ,  

Consolation race winners: Chase Walls,  ,  ,  

Next series race: July 13, Volunteer Speedway (Bulls Gap, TN) $2,500