What won the race: One week after a disqualification for pursuing a fellow driver on foot, Cody Smith of Holt, Fla., scored a redeeming victory over fellow front-row starter Chris O'Connor of Cantonment, Fla., on the NeSmith-backed Panhandle Challenge Series.

Key notes: Smith notched three series victories on the former Southeastern Crate Series in 2014 when he was crowned champion. ... Third-place finisher Joseph Joiner of Milton, Fla., won the tour's season-opening event at Southern Raceway in Milton, Fla., on March 28. ... Panhandle competitors visited Flomaton for the first of three times in 2015; the series returns on May 16 and Aug. 15. ... The track opened its 2015 season.

Points chase: Joiner has opened an early lead over Mark Clifton of Brewton, Ala., atop the standings.

Car count: 9

Fast qualifier: Chris O'Connor

Polesitter: Chris O'Connor

Next series race: April 18, Southern Raceway (Milton, FL) $800