What won the race: Fifth-starting hometown racer Pearson Lee Williams scored his first career Southern All Star Series victory Saturday at Patriots Park Raceway. He earned $4,000 for his Icebreaker 50 victory.

Key notes: Dalton Cook of Columbus, Ga., lowered the track record in time trials with a 14.673 second lap. He pocketed a $500 bonus from Modern Images and Visalia Motorsports. ... It was the tour’s first visit to Dublin since Jack Pennington won at 441 Speedway on Sept. 12, 1992.

On the move: Jimmy Sharpe Jr. of Soperton, Ga., started 18th and finished ninth.

Winner's sponsors: Williams's Wynn Motorsports Longhorn Chassis is sponsored by Heartland EMS, Wynn Land Development and Zeta.

Points chase: Heading into the weekend, Payton Freeman (352 points) of Commerce, Ga., led Billy Franklin (328), Joseph Joiner (290), Mark Dodson (282) and Chad Thrash (246).

Current weather: Clear, 41°F

Fast qualifier: Dalton Cook

Time: 14.673 seconds

Polesitter: Dalton Cook

Next series race: April 10, Thunderhill Raceway Park (Summertown, TN) $5,000