What won the race: Tucker Anderson of Blairsville, Ga., wired Friday's Southern All Star Dirt Racing Series presented by Showtime Properties-sanctioned season opening Sammy Cooper Classic at Penton Raceway. Anderson earned his first Super Late Model victory of the young season by taking the checkers 1.088 seconds ahead of Dalton Cook in a lengthy 40-lapper to secure $5,000.

Key notes: Anderson's inaugural Super Late Model triumph of the season is his third all-time on the Ray Cook-promoted tour. The newly-turned 19-year-old also recorded a victory last month at Screven (Ga.) Motor Speedway in 604 Crate competition. ... Runner-up Dalton Cook of Smiths Station, Ala., lowered the track record in time trials with a 13.326 second lap around the 3/8-mile oval. ... Dylan Knowles climbed five positions to finish third. ... World of Outlaws Rookie of the Year contender Todd Morrow climbed from 13th-to-sixth. ... 19th-starting Tyler Millwood rallied to finish eighth. ... The 40-lap feature was slowed by a multitude of cautions and lasted 50 minutes, with nine starters completing the distance. ... Originally slated to play $4,000-to-win, the winner's share was increased $1,000 courtesy of hometown company Machine Construction Co. ... With inclement weather expected, Saturday's series visit to North Georgia Speedway shifts to Thursday, March 12, now paying $7,000-to-win.

On the move: Will Hicks of Cleveland, Tenn., started 23rd and finished 11th.

Points chase: Before Penton: 1. Brandon Overton (200); T2. Garrett Smith (196); T2. Daulton Wilson (196); T4. Casey Roberts (194); T4. Ryan Gustin (194); 6. Payton Freeman (192).

Car count: 29

Fast qualifier: Dalton Cook

Time: 13.326 seconds

Polesitter: Tucker Anderson

Consolation race winners: Kendall Franklin, Cruz Skinner

Provisional starters: Dillon Daves, Billy Franklin, Will Hicks

Next series race: March 12, North Georgia Speedway (Chatsworth, GA) $7,000