What won the race: David Breazeale of Four Corners, Miss., made the top groove work as he outdueled hometown driver and fellow second-row starter Rick Rickman in the second half of the race and pulled away to win the 50-lapper by two seconds at the finish. Breazeale's victory came exactly once year after his previous MSCCS triumph.

Key notes: Third-finishing Chris Smith of Brewton, Ala., led early from his pole position before Rick Rickman took over. He slapped the wall on lap 40 while running third but didn't miss a beat. ... Smith earned a $100 bonus courtesy of Jay Dickens Racing Engines of Aberdeen, Miss., as the overall fast qualifier. ... Breazeale's 24 MSCCS victories are second on the all-time list, trailing only Chris Wall of Holden, La., who has 43 series victories. ... The victory was Breazeale's first at Columbus in series competition. ... Jamie Elam drew a caution with about 15 laps remaining when he spun in turn two. ... Jeremy Broadus passed on a provisional starting spot because of a broken oil pump belt.

Winner's sponsors: Breazeale's MasterSbilt by Stuckey is powered by a Jay Dickens Racing Engine and sponsored by Thompson's Auto Repair, RBT Motorsports, Wrisco Aluminum, Randy's Hunting Camp, X-Treme Graphics by J-Rod, CES Cable of Purvis and Hoosier Racing Tires.

Points chase: Rick Rickman has 285 points to lead brother Brian (265). David Breazeale and Chris Smith are tied for third with 260 points.

Car count: 28

Fast qualifier: Chris Smith

Time: 13.680 seconds

Polesitter: Chris Smith

Dash winner: Chris Smith

Consolation race winners: Neil Baggett, Anthony Burroughs

Next series race: April 26, St. Tammany Raceway (Lacombe, LA) $2,500