Red Farmer (left) joined winner Jimmy Thomas in victory lane at Talladega Short Track.
What won the race: Inheriting the lead afer Tyler Stevens blew a motor leading with five laps remaining, pole-starting Jimmy Thomas of Phenix City, Ala., earned $6,000 Saturday in the Crate Racin’ USA tours' Red Farmer Tribute weekend finale at Talladega Short Track. The race’s namesake competed and joined Thomas in victory lane at the third-mile oval.
Key notes: Eighth-starting Jake Knowles finished second. ... Sam Seawright (crossed the line 10th) and T.J. Brittain (crossed the line 12th) were disqualified for being involved in an altercation. ... Talladega honored NASCAR Hall of Fame driver Red Farmer of Hueytown, Ala., who regularly competes in the track’s Crate Late Model division. … Matt Henderson of Loudon, Tenn., won Friday's main event.
On the move: Jason Welshan of Maryville, Tenn., started 11th and fnished third.
Winner's sponsors: Thomas drives a Scorpion Chassis sponsored by Five Star Chrysler Dodge, High Roller Recovery, Sugar Land and Wimmers Wrecker Service.
Points chase: Before TST Friday: 1. Jimmy Thomas (1,008); 2. Jake Knowles (982); 3. Jason Welshan (960); 4. Tanner Collins (952); 5. Mike Combs (816).
Current weather: Few Clouds, 73°F
Car count: 35
Fast qualifier: Josh Adkins
Time: 14.148 seconds
Polesitter: Jimmy Thomas
Heat race winners: Jimmy Thomas, Jason Hiett, Tyler Stevens, Dillon Tidmore, , , ,
Consolation race winners: Jimmy Elliott, Jimmy Sharpe Jr., ,
Next series race: October 8, Tri-County Speedway (Pollard, AL) $2,500