What won the race: Grabbing the lead on lap six of 25, Charlotte, N.C.'s Corey Gordon led the remaining distance to outrun Kenny Collins to earn a $2,000 payday in his first career Fast Unified Engine Late Model Series victory in The Dirt Track at Charlotte's Patriot Nationals. Collins finished 0.271 seconds behind Gordon at the checkered flag.

Key notes: Gordon is a former World Short Track Championship winner at The Dirt Track at Charlotte. … The FUEL tour made its first ever visit to The Dirt Track, known for hosting the World of Outlaws World Finals each fall. … In its first four events of 2019, the FUEL series has had three different winners, with Steve Banal grabbing repeat victories; he finished fourth at Charlotte. … The series returns to action on June 1 with a $3,000-to-win event at County Line Raceway.

Winner's sponsors: Gordon's Warrior Race Car is sponsored by Der-Kel Chemical Specialty Products, S&M Inspection, Franklin Signs and AV Speed.

Points chase: Entering Saturday's event Steve Banal (296 points) of Rock Hill, S.C., topped the standings over Derek Rogers (270), Shaun Harrell (268), Adam Yarborough (260) and Robbie Emory (256).

Current weather: Clear, 81°F

Car count: 35

Fast qualifier: Michael Batten

Time: 15.845 seconds

Consolation race winners: Dustin Mitchell, Derick Quade

Next series race: June 1, County Line Raceway (Elm City, NC) $3,000