What won the race: Outdueling polesitter Richard Ferry, fourth-starting Mark Whitener of Middleburg, Fla., grabbed the $5,000 Spring 50 victory Saturday at All-Tech Raceway. He finished ahead of Ferry and Clay Harris for his first career Florida Late Model Challenge Series triumph.

Key notes: Whitener took the checkers 1.299 seconds ahead of Ferry. ... Whitener's son Bubba finished fifth. ... A dozen drivers completed 50 laps. ... Ivedent Lloyd Jr. was among early retirees. ... The event was the richest in Florida Late Model Challenge Series history. … Donations were collected for Kevin Mills and his wife Tricia. Kevin, a longtime driver and supporter of Florida racing, has been unable to work since suffering a January stroke.

On the move: Trynt Lloyd of Jacksonville, Fla., started 19th and finished third.

Winner's sponsors: Whitener’s Barry Wright Race Car is powered by a Vic Hill Racing Engine and sponsored by Carter Trucking & Logging, P&S Transportation, Mosley Ranch Timber, Michael Moore Construction & Roofing, Edwards Jones Investments, Baker Farms, ML Motorsports, Ocala Restaurant Supply and Massey Towing & Recovery.

Points chase: Heading to All-Tech, Shan Smith led the points over Donnie Chappell and Adam Bedenbaugh.

Car count: 30

Fast qualifier: Mark Whitener

Time: 19.776 seconds

Polesitter: Richard Ferry

Heat race winners: Nevin Gainey, Michael Lloyd, Mark Whitener,  ,  ,  ,  ,  

Next series race: May 22, Bubba Raceway Park (Ocala, FL) $2,000