What won the race: Second-starting Matt Henderson of Loudon, Tenn., claimed Friday's opening night of the Crate Racin' USA-sanctioned King of Crate feature at North Alabama Speedway, earning $2,000.

Key notes: Fifth-starting Jadon Frame of Winchester, Tenn., finished in the runner-up position. ... Polesitter Jimmy Thomas of Phenix City, Ala., faded to finish seventh. ... Crate Racin' USA series point leader, Jake Knowles of Rome, Ga., started with a provisional in 23rd and advanced to finish 13th. ... North Alabama Speedway's 604 Crate Champion, Bryson Mitchell of Russelville, Ala., finished 15th. ... The fifth annual King of Crate concludes with a $3,000-to-win event on Saturday for Crate Racin' USA 604 Crate Late Models. ... With several other divisions in action, including 602 Crate Late Models, Friday's feature didn't finish until after 1:00am local time.

On the move: Colton Leyendecker of Holt, Fla., started 12th and finished sixth.

Points chase: Before North Alabama: 1. Jake Knowles (754); T2. Jimmy Thomas (750); T2. Jason Welshan (750); 4. Tanner Collins (736); 5. Mike Combs (620).

Car count: 43

Fast qualifier: Matt Henderson

Time: 14.424 seconds

Polesitter: Jimmy Thomas

Heat race winners: Oakley Johns, Colton Leyendecker, Bryson Mitchell,  ,  ,  ,  ,  

Provisional starters: Jake Knowles, Mike Combs, Troy Dixon,  ,  

Next series race: August 28, North Alabama Speedway (Tuscumbia, AL) $3,000