What won the race: Polesitter Cory Hedgecock of Loudon, Tenn., survived a late-race caution, holding off Brandon Williams of Crossville, Tenn., by .764 of a second to win the NeSmith-sanctioned Rumble on the Gumbo and a $2,500 paycheck at Greenville Speedway.

Key notes: Hedgecock previously won a NeSmith event at Greenville on July 15, 2016. ... Six drivers completed all 50 laps. ... Seven drivers were one-lap down at the finish. ... Fast qualifier Duke Palasini retired on lap 15. ... The weekend doubleheader kicked off the season for the NeSmith touring series. … After picking up the win on the opening night of the Rumble in the Gumbo, hometown driver Greg Fore of Greenville, pulled off the track on lap 39 and was credited with 18th place. ... Among drivers failing to make the A-main: Tommy Maddox, John Palasini, Troy English, Cody Smith, T.J. Brittain and Cole Burns.

On the move: Brandon Williams of Crossville, Tenn., started 11th and finished second.

Winner's sponsors: Hedgecock’s Rocket Chassis is powered by Eagle Racing Engines and sponsored by Cushman, Eagle Racing Engines, K&P Used Cars, Transport One, VooDoo Technology, Sweet Trucking Co., and Rebel Diesel Performance.

Points chase: Hedgecock, the defending series champion, has jumped out to the early points lead.

Car count: 33

Fast qualifier: Duke Palasini

Time: 16.257 seconds

Polesitter: Cory Hedgecock

Consolation race winners: Joseph Joiner, Bubba Wilburn

Next series race: May 5, Talladega Short Track (Eastaboga, AL) $2,000