What won the race: Devon Morgan of Easely, S.C., rolled to a convincing win over John Price in Saturday's City Chevrolet Thunder Series race at Cherokee Speedway. Morgan finished a comfortable 4.525 seconds ahead of Price en route to a $2,000 payday.

Key notes: Morgan’s previous best in Thunder Series action this season was four on July 18 at Cherokee. ... The City Chevrolet Thunder Series visited Cherokee Speedway for the third time this season. … Dale Timms of Hodges, S.C., who won both earlier visits to Cherokee this year finished third. … Timms has won half of the 12 series races in 2020.

Winner's sponsors: Morgan’s winning Longhorn carries sponsorship from Superior Grading, Maverick Steel Buildings, Jiffy Lube, Buffalo Bar & Grill, Elite Cars and Affordable Automotive.

Points chase: Dale Timms (596 points) of Hodges, S.C., leads Blake Craft (573), Michael Smith (535), John Price (527) and Dillon Daves (438).

Current weather: Clear, 48°F

Car count: 19

Fast qualifier: Devon Morgan

Time: 16.617 seconds

Next series race: October 9, Tri-County Racetrack (Brasstown, NC) $1,500