What won the race: Parlaying his front-row starting spot into his first-ever Southern All Stars victory, fast qualifier and polesitter David Crabtree of Maryville, Tenn., swept Saturday's program at I-75 Raceway. Crabtree finished 2.230 seconds ahead of Matt Henderson in winning $4,000.

Quotable: “Finally. It feels good,” Crabtree said. “I’d just like to thank Stanley Best for sticking behind me. We’ve had a lot of ups and downs this year, but everything just went out way tonight. When if goes your way, you’re going to do good."

Key notes: Trevor Sise of Knoxville, Tenn., initially crossed the finish line in the runner-up position, but was later disqualified in postrace inspection for using unapproved tires. ... Riley Hickman of Cleveland, Tenn., inherited the third and final podium spot on Saturday night. ... Crabtree's victory makes it 11 different feature winners in 14 SAS races this season.

On the move: Former series champ Ronnie Johnson of Chattanooga, Tenn., started 16th and finished sixth.

Winner's sponsors: Crabtree’s Rocket Chassis is sponsored by Merriman Excavating, Tennessee Valley Builders, Stanley Best Heating & Air and Trane.

Points chase: After I-75, David Breazeale (1,196 points) of Four Corners, Miss., leads Zach Leonhardi (1,144), Billy Franklin (978), Riley Hickman (932) and Mark Dodson (876).

Current weather: Mostly Clear, 68°F

Car count: 31

Fast qualifier: David Crabtree

Time: 12.232 seconds

Heat race winners: Cory Hedgecock, Camaron Marlar,  ,  ,  ,  ,  

Next series race: September 28, Smoky Mountain Speedway (Maryville, TN) $7,500