What won the race: Leading all 40 laps, outside front-row starter Seth McCormack of Muscle Shoals, Ala., captured Friday’s Salute to America Nationals opener at Moulton Speedway over Doug Van Den Brink and Jason Markewitz. McCormack collected $2,000 and celebrated in victory lane with his daughter Millie and other team members.

Key notes: A first-lap pileup in turn one involved several drivers. ... Fast qualifier and polesitter Oakley Johns of Hohenwald, Tenn., was credited with a 21st-place finish after retiring on the second circuit. ... Jimmy Thomas ended his night on the end of a hook and lost the series points lead to Jason Welshan. ... The Salute to America Nationals heads to Talladega Short Track in Eastaboga, Ala., on Saturday for the $5,000-to-win event.

On the move: Tanner Collins of Franklin, Ga., started 18th and finished ninth.

Winner's sponsors: McCormack's No. s4 is sponsored by Long-Lewis Ford, Imperial Concrete & Construction, Page Property Holdings and Ford City Pharmacy.

Points chase: After Moulton: 1. Jason Welshan (596); 2. Jimmy Thomas (586); 3. Jake Rainey (562); 4. Randall Beckwith (560); 5. Jake Knowles (556).

Current weather: Clear, 75°F

Car count: 22

Fast qualifier: Oakley Johns

Time: 14.256 seconds

Polesitter: Oakley Johns

Next series race: July 2, Talladega Short Track (Eastaboga, AL) $5,000