What won the race: Polesitter Ross Bailes of Clover, S.C., fought off Jonathan Davenport of Blairsville, Ga., for a victory in the second series event. Davenport finished .852 seconds behind while third-finishing Ricky Weeks of Rutherfordton, N.C., was more than six seconds back.

Key notes: A seven-car pileup marred the first lap. ... Fast qualifier and outside front-row starter Noel Tucker was sixth. ... Billy Hicks ran as high as second early, but retired with 10 laps remaining. ... Nine drivers finished on the lead lap. ... Cautions slowed the action on laps 8, 20 and 30. ... Furman Parton scratched from the feature lineup after getting into the frontstretch wall during his heat race. ... Davenport piloted Steve Cooke's AES Racing No. 17c. ... Friendship's oval was recently reconfigured. ... FUEL officials recently removed the May 10 event at 311 Motor Speedway from the series schedule.

On the move: Jason Pack of Shelby, N.C., advanced from his 11th starting spot to finish fourth.

Winner's sponsors: Bailes drives a MasterSbilt Race Car powered by a Kenny Lamb Racing Engine and sponsored by Bailes Construction, DirtWorks Performance, Felony Farms, FK Rod Ends, John Page Racing and WP Racing Shocks.

Points chase: With his triumph, Bailes takes the series points lead (196) trailed by Jason Pack (184) and Brett Hamm (182), winner of the tour's opener at Cherokee Speedway.

Car count: 18

Fast qualifier: Noel Tucker

Time: 16.003 seconds

Polesitter: Ross Bailes

Heat race winners: Noel Tucker, Jonathan Davenport

Next series race: May 3, Wythe Raceway (Rural Retreat, VA) $3,000