What won the race: Leading all 40 laps from his outside front row starting spot, Jonathan Davenport of Blairsville, Ga., captured Friday's $4,000-to-win Pete Abell Memorial at Ponderosa Speedway. Davenport finished 0.749 seconds ahead of fourth-starting Tanner English in winning his first career Schaeffer's Iron-Man Series event.

Key notes: Davenport and runner-up Tanner English of Benton, Ky., set a blistering pace at the front of the field. ... English kept Davenport within striking distance but the leader never made a mistake for English to capitalize. ... Six of the 20 starters completed all 40 circuits. ... Polesitter Scott James of Bright, Ind., completed 35 laps, finishing 12th. ... Series leader Ryan King of Seymour, Tenn., started ninth and finished eighth. ... English set a new track record during time trials with a time of 12.280 seconds. Mike Marlar of Winfield, Tenn., was the track record holder. ... The race honored the late racer from central Kentucky who was a regular competitor at Ponderosa Speedway and other area tracks.

On the move: Joey Standridge of Tellico Plains, Tenn., started 18th and finished 11th.

Winner's sponsors: Davenport’s Double L Motorsports Longhorn Chassis is powered by a Cornett Racing Engine and sponsored by Nutrien Ag Solutions, ASC Warranty, Spartan Mowers, Mark Martin Automotive, Lucas Oil, Mega Plumbing of the Carolinas and Midwest Sheet Metal.

Points chase: Entering the weekend, Ryan King (358 points) of Seymour, Tenn., led Michael Chilton (324), David Payne (306), Dakotah Knuckles (275) and Jake Knowles (270).

Current weather: Clear, 73°F

Car count: 20

Fast qualifier: Tanner English

Time: 12.280 seconds

Polesitter: Scott James

Heat race winners: Scott James, Jonathan Davenport

Next series race: August 8, Smoky Mountain Speedway (Maryville, TN) $5,000