Camaron Marlar gets up to speed at Smoky Mountain Speedway.
What won the race: Second-starting Camaron Marlar of Winfield, Tenn., led all 40 laps of Saturday's Rockin' With the Stars feature at Smoky Mountain Speedway, earning his first career victory with the XR Southern All Star Series and $5,000.
Key notes: Winner Camaron Marlar's trip to victory lane was adventurous as the spun car of Dakota Smith collected Marlar on the cool-down lap; Marlar's car was left with significant body damage. ... Advancing into the runner-up position on lap 25, Garrett Smith of Eatonton, Ga., was unable to cut into Marlar's lead during the last 15 laps and finished 3.348 seconds back. ... Defending SAS event winner at Smoky Mountain, Jensen Ford of Johnson City, Tenn., finished third. ... Polesitter Vic Hill faded to finish sixth. ... Saturday's feature was completed without incident and lasted 13 minutes, with 12 competitors running all 40 laps. ... The event marked the 37th visit to the Maryville, Tenn., oval for the XR Southern All Stars Series,
On the move: Garrett Smith of Eatonton, Ga., started seventh and finished second.
Winner's sponsors: Marlar's Danny McGlothlin-owned Longhorn Chassis has a Pro Power Racing Engine and sponsorship from Mac Metal Sales, Dirt Track Bank, 3GM Steel, Don Franklin, Marlar & Sons, Hope Mental Health and VP Racing.
Points chase: Points after Smoky Mountain: 1. Matt Dooley (302); 2. Billy Franklin (238); 3. Shay Miller (202); 4. Ross Bailes (182); 5. Bryson Harper (148).
Current weather: Scattered Clouds, 72°F
Car count: 26
Fast qualifier: Camaron Marlar
Time: 17.065 seconds
Polesitter: Vic Hill
Next series race: May 7, I-75 Raceway (Sweetwater, TN) $5,000