What won the race: Mark Whitener of Middleburg, Fla., outran fourth-starting Eli Beets in Saturday night’s American Crate All-Star Series event at Clay Valley Speedway. Taking the checkers .830 ahead of Beets, Whitener earned $2,000 for his triumph in the second round of the Mayhem in the Mountains.

Key notes: After finishing second on Friday at Smoky Mountain Speedway, Whitener topped Beets and Chris Chandler in the feature. ... Ten drivers completed all 40 circuits. … The American Crate All-Star Series made its first of three scheduled visits to Clay Valley Speedway (formerly Lonesome Pine Raceway). It was the second race of the tour’s weekend tripleheader. … Drivers are chasing a $2,500 bonus to be split among the top-five average finishers in the three Mayhem in the Mountains events (Smoky Mountain, Clay Valley and Wythe). … Sunday's finale at Wythe Raceway offers a $5,019 top prize.

On the move: Aaron Guinn of Russellville, Tenn., started 15th and finished sixth.

Winner's sponsors: Whitener’s Barry Wright Race Car is powered by a Jay Dickens Racing Engine and sponsored by United Land Clearing, Racecar Engineering, Jett Concrete, Burkins Chevrolet, Overkill Motorsports, Carter Trucking and Modern Images.

Points chase: Entering the weekend, Aaron Guinn (108 points) led Anthony White (102) Rosh White (98), Jake Teague (96), Clay Coghlan (94) and Josh Henry (94).

Current weather: Clear, 73°F

Car count: 18

Fast qualifier: Eli Beets

Time: 17.049 seconds

Dash winner: Greg Martin

Consolation race winners: Michael Smith, Mark Whitener

Next series race: May 26, Wythe Raceway (Rural Retreat, VA) $5,019