What won the race: Pole-starting Tanner Collins of Frankllin, Ga., led all 40 laps Friday at Tri-County Speedway to capture his second career Crate Racin' USA Series victory. Collins earned $2,500 in taking the checkers 0.983 of a second ahead of Jimmy Thomas in the first of two weekend tour events at the Alabama oval.

Quotable: “Never even laid eyes on the place before this weekend, but I’m liking it pretty good right now,” said Collins.“It’s a track where you run straight off the corner for only a split second, and then you’re turning right back down. It’s a pretty unique track, and it’s round enough that it seems like you’re always turning.”

Key notes: Tanner Collins previously won on the series Oct. 3, 2020, at Talladega Short Track in Eastaboga, Ala. ... Outside front-row starter Josh Huss retired just after halfway after slipping outside the top 10. ... Nine drivers completed 40 laps. ... Tri-County's series weekend, originally scheduled for May, continues with a $3,000-to-win event Saturday.

On the move: Jake Knowles of Rome, Ga., started 13th and finished ninth.

Winner's sponsors: Collins drives a Rocket Chassis sponsored by Janney Custom Homes, Nutt Roofing and Siding, Plant Wasted, Driven Import Auto Care, Platinum Towing & Recovery, Parker's Towing, Extreme Auto and Truck Repair and O'Callaghan Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration.

Points chase: After Tri-County Friday: 1. Jimmy Thomas (1,296); 2. Jake Knowles (1,234); 3. Jason Welshan (1,232); 4. Tanner Collins (1,212); 5. Mike Combs (1,034).

Current weather: Clear, 70°F

Car count: 21

Fast qualifier: Tanner Collins

Time: 13.828 seconds

Polesitter: Tanner Collins

Next series race: October 9, Tri-County Speedway (Pollard, AL) $3,000