Jason Miller celebrates his Ultimate SE win at Fayetteville.
What won the race: Polesitter Jason Miller of Berryville, Va., led all 40 laps Friday at Fayetteville Motor Speedway to capture his first career Ultimate Southeast Series feature victory. Miller collected $4,000.
Key notes: Miller survived a challenge from Zack Mitchell of Enoree, S.C., on lap 17, before Mitchell tangled with a lapped car, causing his front end to lift completely off of the ground. ... Mitchell, a two-time and reigning series champion, was relegated to a 14th-place finish. ... Dennis Franklin of Gaffney, S.C., retired in 13th with a fuel leak during the lap-17 caution. ... A race of attrition, seven drivers completed all 40 laps. … Miller's victory gives the series four winners in seven series events. … Friday marked the first time the Ultimate Southeast Series visited Fayetteville Motor Speedway this season and the third time in series history. ... The series returns Sept. 26.
On the move: Chris Blackwell of Fayetteville, N.C., started 12th and finished fifth.
Winner's sponsors: Miller’s Bob Pierce Race Car is sponsored by Fred Jones Industrial & Mechanical, Miller Logging and BBR Performance.
Points chase: Zack Mitchell (187 points) of Enoree, S.C., leads Anthony Sanders (169), Jeff Smith (167), Dennis Franklin (156) and Doug Sanders (140).
Current weather: Clear, 84°F
Car count: 21
Fast qualifier: Jason Miller
Time: 14.420 seconds
Polesitter: Jason Miller
Consolation race winners: Christian Thomas, , ,
Next series race: September 3, Lake View Motor Speedway (Lake View, SC) $10,000