What won the race: Current Red Clay 602 Series points leader, Matt Steward of Ooltewah, Tenn., took advantage of his pole starting position and won the KRC Triple Crown opener at West Georgia Speedway on Friday night, collecting $1,000.

Key notes: Steward inherited the lead from Seth Wimpey on a lap-14 caution after the leader went down with a right-rear tire. … Wimpey rebounded from the tail to finish third. … West Georgia hosted the first round of the KRC Power Steering Triple Crown on Friday, a makeup of an Aug. 14 rainout. ... The other miniseries races are at North Georgia Speedway on Sept. 19 and Senoia (Ga.) Raceway on Oct. 23-24. … The drivers with the best combined finishes in the three races receives a $1,000 bonus.

On the move: Brandon Stanfield of Soddy Daisy, Tenn., started 12th and finished fifth.

Points chase: Entering the event, Matt Steward of Ooltewah, Tenn., has 382 points to lead Jake Green (378).

Current weather: Clear, 77°F

Car count: 18

Fast qualifier: Seth Wimpey

Time: 15.174 seconds

Polesitter: Matt Steward

Next series race: September 19, North Georgia Speedway (Chatsworth, GA) $1,250