What won the race: Leading all 40 laps, reigning Ultimate Southeast Series champion Zack Mitchell of Enoree, S.C., cruised to his ninth career series victory on Friday night at Laurens County Speedway in the Ronnie Brookshire Memorial. The pole-starting Mitchell finished 0.135 seconds ahead of Matthew Nance to pocket $4,014.

Key notes: Mitchell lowered the track record in time trials with a 13.506 second lap. … Ultimate Southeast Series point leader Anthony Sanders finished fourth. … Third-starting Benji Hicks of Mount Airy, N.C., failed to complete a lap. … Seven starters completed 40 laps. … It was the opening night of the tour’s weekend doubleheader in South Carolina.

On the move: Anthony Sanders of Spartanburg, S.C., started 12th and finished fourth.

Winner's sponsors: Mitchell’s Barry Wright Race Cars house car is powered by a Vic Hill Racing Engine and carries sponsorship from Service Transport, Clary Hood Inc., Eubanks Oil Company, Draco Springs, Charles West Grading, Base Racing Fuel and Oil, C&H Paving, Bilstein Shocks, Nichols Plumbing and ATC Site Construction.

Points chase: Entering the event, Anthony Sanders (64 points) of Spartanburg, S.C., led Dustin Mitchell (63), Jeff Smith (55), Matthew Nance (53) and Cla Knight (52).

Current weather: Clear, 64°F

Car count: 17

Fast qualifier: Zack Mitchell

Time: 13.506 seconds

Polesitter: Zack Mitchell

Next series race: May 1, Lancaster Speedway (Lancaster, SC) $4,000