What won the race: Third-starting Tony Toste of Pismo Beach, Calif. broke out to the early lead and never looked back en route to a $2,000 victory to open the two-day Nationals at Santa Maria Speedway.

Key notes: Steve Drake and Justin Rich tangled on lap eighth for the first caution. ... A 10-car pileup in turn four on the ensuing restart drew a red flag; all drivers were reported to be unharmed. ... Bobby Hogge IV of Salinas, Calif., suffered a broken suspension and flat tire while running second on lap 16. ... Action continues Sunday at Santa Maria with a $3,000-to-win program.

On the move: Rob Sanders rallied from 12th to finish second.

Winner's sponsors: The winning Rocket Chassis is sponsored by Asphalt Coatings Engineering, Contractors & Developers Bonding, Papich Construction and Toste Construction.

Points chase: Toste closed in on points leader Steve Drake with the victory.

Car count: 20

Fast qualifier: Cody Laney

Time: 16.435 seconds

Polesitter: Larry Childress

Heat race winners: Larry Childress, Tony Toste, Bobby Hogge IV,  ,  ,  ,  ,  

Next series race: May 24, Santa Maria Speedway (Santa Maria, CA) $3,000