What won the race: Polesitter Josh Putnam of Florence, Ala., led all the way Sunday at Duck River to win the finale of the Labor Day Triple Crown. He collected $3,000 in outrunning Riley Hickman of Ooltewah, Tenn., and Brad Skinner of Spring Hill, Tenn.

Key notes: Ten of the race's 11 cautions came by halfway. ... Outside front-row starter Skylar Marlar dropped out on lap 19, handing second to Todd Morrow. ... Riley Hickman grabbed second by the halfway point. ... Riley Hickman topped the weekend points in the Labor Day Triple Crown; the top five drivers with perfect attendance split $2,000. ... The Sam Pugh Extravaganza was the third leg of the Steve Hixson-organized set of holiday events at Duck River, Boyd's Speedway in Ringgold, Ga., and Fort Payne (Ala.) Motor Speedway. ... Ronnie Johnson won the opener at Boyd's and Robert Gant on Saturday at Fort Payne.

Winner's sponsors: Putnam's Pierce Race Car is sponsored by Todd's Auto Body, Valley Air Supply and Owl Creek Sod Farm.

Points chase: Perry Delaney of Sparta, Tenn., leads Duck River's weekly division standings with 969 points followed by Brad Skinner (879) and Justin Taylor (872).

Car count: 26

Fast qualifier: Josh Putnam

Time: 12.540 seconds

Polesitter: Josh Putnam