What won the race: Polesitter Brett Hamm of Newberry, S.C., held off a late-race charge from fourth-starting Ross Bailes of Clover S.C., in leading every lap at Modoc Raceway. Bailes finished second, while fifth-starting Brent Dixon was third. Hamm earned $4,000 for his first career Ultimate Southeast Series victory.

Quotable: "We took the lead here back in April at the Jack Starrette race and then broke a drive shaft," said Hamm. "So to come back here and get it done was big for our little team. We have only raced about 12 times this year and to beat the kind of field we did here tonight is just special."

Key notes: There have been 16 different winners in 19 series races this season. ... Prior to Saturday's event, Hamm's most recent sanctioned victory also came at Modoc, in Carolina Clash action on May 14, 2016. ... Ross Bailes finished runner-up for the fourth time in the last six series races. ... Hall of Famer Billy Moyer of Batesville, Ark., was a surprise entrant. ... Screven Motor Speedway hosts the tour's season finale on Nov. 17-18.

On the move: Shane Clanton of Zebulon, Ga., (13th to sixth) and Jason Welshan of Maryville, Tenn., (15th to eighth) both improved seven positions.

Winner's sponsors: Hamm's John Page Racing Barry Wright Race Car is powered by a Hamm Racing Engine and sponsored by Wilson Tractor, WP Racing Shocks, Mega Plumbing, Hamm's Machine Shop, Stokes Trainor Chevrolet, Autolite, Fram, JRI Shocks and Collins Signs.

Points chase: Entering the weekend, Tyler Millwood had 509 points to lead Jason Welshan (480) and Dennis Franklin (448).

Car count: 23

Fast qualifier: Brett Hamm

Time: 16.497 seconds

Next series race: November 17, Screven Motor Speedway (Sylvania, GA) $5,000