What won the race: Pole-starting John Ruggiero Jr. of Lincolnton, N.C., led all 20 laps unchallenged to win Saturday's $5,000 unsanctioned 602 Crate Late Model portion of the Turkey 100 at Swainsboro Raceway. Ruggiero earned his second consecutive Turkey 100 triumph after sweeping last year's 604 Crate Late Model portion of the three-day event.
Key notes: Ruggiero added to his successful season after topping September's $20,000 Big One at Cochran (Ga.) Motor Speedway. ... Cody Overton trailed Ruggiero for the entire distance and finished 1.275 seconds back. ... Eric Register completed the podium after taking third on lap six. ... Cameron Tribble finished fifth after leading all 20 laps to win Friday's $1,500 weekend opener. ... Fresh off a $2,000 victory at Charlotte, 11 year-old Beckham Malone ran as high as fourth before slipping to finish sixth. ... Saturday's feature was slowed by three cautions and lasted 19 minutes, with 11 drivers completing 20 laps and 13 running at the finish.
On the move: Nathan Bray of Hull, Ga., started 11th and finished eighth.
Winner's sponsors: Ruggiero’s Longhorn Chassis is powered by a G Engineering Crate and sponsored by Jimmy Wilson, Base Racing Fuels and Motul Racing Oils.
Current weather: Clear, 57°F
Car count: 18
Fast qualifier: John Ruggiero Jr.
Time: 15.421 seconds
Polesitter: John Ruggiero Jr.