Garrett Alberson (58) slipped by Josh Putnam (212) to win the second prelim.
What won the race: Garrett Alberson of Las Cruces, N.M., slipped under early leader Josh Putnam exiting turn four on lap 15 and led the rest of Friday’s second 30-lap Coors Light Fall Classic semifeature at Whynot Motorsports Park. Alberson finished 2.051 seconds ahead of Putnam after taking command at the halfway mark and sped to a $3,000 payday.
Key notes: Alberson notched his eighth overall feature victory of the season. ... Reigning Fall Classic winner Tyler Erb of New Waverly, Texas, rallied to finish seventh after tagging the tail before the start. … Drake Troutman drew the first caution on the eighth circuit and eventually retired on lap 27. ... The second 30-lap prelim lasted 15 minutes with 11 starters completing the distance. ... Chad Thrash scratched. … The 31st annual Coors Light Fall Classic concludes with Saturday’s 60-lap, $20,000-to-win finale.
On the move: Ashton Winger of Hampton, Ga., started 13th and finished fifth.
Winner's sponsors: Alberson's Roberts Motorsports Longhorn Chassis is powered by a Clements Racing Engine and sponsored by Mesilla Valley Transportation, Low Voltage Solutions, Done Right TV, Bill's Sport Shop, Roemer Machine & Welding, Sims Family Racing, Capitol Screen Company, Nutrien Ag Solutions, Mitchell Ranch, J. Craig's Tile, Arbor Autoworks, McGinley Construction, Browning Auto Parts, American Document Services, Sunoco Race Fuels, Fastshafts, Swift Springs, Bilstein Shocks and Midwest Sheet Metal.
Current weather: Clear, 55°F
Car count: 48
Fast qualifier: Kaede Loudy
Time: 13.092 seconds
Polesitter: Kaede Loudy
Heat race winners: Brandon Overton, Trey Mills, Dalton Cook, Kaede Loudy, Josh Putnam, Garrett Alberson, , ,
Next series race: October 25, Whynot Motorsports Park (Meridian, MS) $20,000