What won the race: Leading by as much as a half-track margin, second-starting Jason Welshan of Maryville, Tenn., picked up a $3,000 United Championship Racing Alliance victory Saturday at Blue Ridge. Runner-up Brian Kinnersley and third-finishing Jordy Nipper swapped the second spot much of the race.
Key notes: Welshan notched his first UCRA win of the season. ... Third-starting Jesse Lowe, who entered the event as the series points leader, finished 11th. ... Rod Carroll destroyed his car in a lap-22 wreck; no injuries were reported. ... Ethan Hunter scratched from the feature. ... Officials announced Oct. 12’s UCRA event at Blue Ridge has been removed from the schedule.
Winner's sponsors: Welshan’s Jerry Hux-owned Warrior Race Car is powered by a Jay Dickens Racing Engine and sponsored by Competition Racing Equipment.
Points chase: After Blue Ridge, Jesse Lowe (210 points) of Crossville, Tenn., leads Michael Courtney (204) and Kenny Kizzar (172).
Current weather: Clear, 66°F
Car count: 22
Fast qualifier: Brian Kinnersley
Time: 15.518 seconds
Polesitter: Seth Wimpey
Heat race winners: Seth Wimpey, Jason Welshan, Jesse Lowe, , , , ,