What won the race: Surviving damage to the left-rear corner of his car, sixth-starting John Kellum of Middleburg, Fla., outdueled front-row starter and Middleburg driver Mark Whitener for his first career United Dirt Late Model Challenge Series victory at North Florida Speedway. He earned $3,000.

Key notes: John Kellum's car had left-rear sheetmetal damage in victory lane after he and Joe Kump tangled in turn three; Kump required a tire change to continue racing. ... Runner-up Mark Whitener captured a $5,000 Florida Speedweeks victory at North Florida last month. … Whitener tops the series all-time win list with 24 career victories. … Jason Fitzgerald of Middleburg, Fla., was the 2014 UDLMCS champion.

Winner's sponsors: Kellum's MasterSbilt Race Car is sponsored by K&K Hauling and Jett Concrete.

Points chase: Saturday's event kicked off the 2015 UDLMCS points chase.

Car count: 19

Fast qualifier: John Kellum

Time: 17.859 seconds

Polesitter: Kyle Van Sickle

Heat race winners: Mark Whitener, Bo Allen, Kyle Van Sickle,  ,  ,  ,  ,  

Next series race: March 20, Bubba Raceway Park (Ocala, FL) $3,000