What won the race: Willie Milliken of Roanoke Rapids, N.C., raced from his pole position to a $2,000 FUEL Series victory Saturday at Cherokee Speedway. He won by 1.425 seconds over fourth-starting Taylor Puckett.

Key notes: Willie Milliken of Roanoke Rapids, N.C., picked up his eighth career series victory. … Milliken his third FUEL Series feature win of 2019 and his second at Cherokee in as many months. ... Milliken's eighth career FUEL victories are second on the all-time list behind Ross Bailes (12). ... Runner-up Taylor Puckett started fourth, slipped back to seventh early and reached the second spot late in the 30-lapper. ... Series points leader Steve Banal ran second or third all the way.

On the move: Bryson Harper of Forest City, N.C., started 19th and finished seventh.

Winner's sponsors: Milliken’s Longhorn Chassis is sponsored by M.J. Price Construction, East Coast Towing, Xtreme Detail, Temple’s Body Shop, Core Enterprises, Fox Mini Storage and M&W Transport.

Points chase: Heading to Cherokee, Steve Banal (564 points) of Rock Hill, S.C., led Robbie Emory (530), Willie Milliken (524), Derek Rogers (500) and Adam Yarbrough (490).

Car count: 19

Fast qualifier: Willie Milliken

Time: 15.476 seconds

Polesitter: Willie Milliken

Next series race: September 14, Lancaster Speedway (Lancaster, SC) $2,500