Jeff Mathews (33) and Mark Whitener (58) battle for the lead in Ocala.
What won the race: Seventh-starting Jeff Mathews of Valrico, Fla., notched his first UDLMCS victory.
Key notes: The series saw a first-time winner for the second straight event; Kyle Bridges of Moultrie, Ga., won the tour's season-opener at Waycross (Ga.) Motor Speedway. ... Saturday's event was held in memory of Niokoa Johnson, who tragically lost her life after sustaining injuries in a March 22 accident at the track. ... The Gladiator class ran a special 17-lap feature in Johnson's honor; the track also plans donations to the family from ticket sales, pit passes, 50/50 and raffle tickets. ... The series returns to Bubba Raceway Park on June 14, Aug. 2 and Nov. 1
On the move: Shane Williams of Deland, Fla., advanced from 16th to finish sixth.
Points chase: Saturday's runner-up Austin Kirkpatrick of Ocala, Fla., has 560 points and leads Bridges and Darrell Padgett of Clay Hill, Fla., by 10 points after two events.
Car count: 24
Fast qualifier: Adam Bedenbaugh
Polesitter: Ivedent Lloyd Jr.
Heat race winners: Jack Nosbisch Jr., Tyler Crowder, Ivedent Lloyd Jr., Keith Nosbisch, , , ,
Next series race: April 12, East Bay Raceway Park (Gibsonton, FL) $3,800