What won the race: Outside polesitter Jeff Smith of Dallas, N.C., charged to the lead at the drop of the green flag, leading all 35 laps for his career first Fastrak Racing Series victory at Lavonia (Ga.) Speedway. He collected a $2,000 payday.

Key notes: Smith's victory came in the the No. 168 Rocket Chassis usually piloted by Rick Gilchrist, who was on vacation. ... John Howard drew the race's first caution on lap 15. ... A second yellow flew when David McCoy spun in turn four. ... Darren Hill drew the third caution when he spun in turn four. ... Hill and Vince Fanello tangled in turn four for a final yellow on lap 27. ... The tour will travel to Virginia Motor Speedway Oct. 2-4 for the $20,000-to-win World Championships.

Points chase: David Smith of Inman, S.C., captured his fourth career Fastrak Racing Series championship.

Car count: 16

Fast qualifier: Frankie Beard

Time: 16.646 seconds

Heat race winners: David Smith, Jeff Smith,  ,  ,  ,  ,  

Next series race: September 26, Eriez Speedway (Hammett, PA) $4,000