What won the race: Taking advantage of a scrape between leaders Ashton Winger and Jason Hiett, Cory Hedgecock of Loudon, Tenn., grabbed an early lead and went on to build a dominant lead en route to his second NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series victory of the season. Hedgecock, who finished 4.268 seconds in front of Adam Cummings of Odenville, Ala., earned $2,500 for his win.

Key notes: Hedgecock, who notched his eighth overall victory of the season, previously won in NeSmith action at Greenville (Miss.) Speedway. ... Twelve of the 16 cars running at the finish completed all 50 laps. … Polesitter Ashton Winger, who had won five straight races at Senoia (Ga.) Speedway, completed only seven laps. ... Among drivers failing to make the A-main: Matt Henderson, Red Farmer, Justin McRee, Ryan King, Shane Smith, Shep Lucas, Andy Picklesimer, Chase Walls and Joseph Joiner. ... Talladega Short Track is celebrating its 40th anniversary season. … The event came during NASCAR weekend across the highway. ... TST will host the NeSmith tour again on July 3.

On the move: Cruz Skinner of Oxford, Ala., finished fourth after starting 13th.

Winner's sponsors: Hedgecock’s Rocket Chassis is powered by an Eagle Racing Engine 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 extended his series points lead with the victory.

Car count: 52

Fast qualifier: Cory Hedgecock

Time: 14.895 seconds

Polesitter: Ashton Winger

Heat race winners: T.J. Brittain, John Ownbey, Greg Martin, Tyler Turvin

Next series race: May 28, Magnolia Motor Speedway (Columbus, MS) $2,000