What won the race: Polesitter Todd Morrow of East Ridge, Tenn., raced to his second career Southern All Star victory and first since 2008. He led flag-to-flag and took the checkers in the 50-lapper ahead of Jason Hiett of Lincoln, Ala., winner of Friday's unsanctioned prelim.

Key notes: Morrow's previous series victory came at Talladega on Oct. 4, 2008. ... Fifteen of 25 starters were running at the finish. ... William Thomas, a multi-time series winner at Talladega, started outside the front row and ended up third. ... Hiett topped 32 entrants in Friday's unsanctioned tuneup. ... Talladega hosted its first of four 2014 SAS events. ... The May 10 series event at Volunteer Speedway was removed from the schedule.

On the move: Jake Knowles of Tyrone, Ga., started 10th and finished fourth.

Winner's sponsors: Morrow's No. T1 GRT Race Car is sponsored by Andy Dill Trucking, Stealth Carburetor, A-1 Towing, J&M and A-Plus Collision Center.

Points chase: Sixth-finishing Riley Hickman of Ooltewah, Tenn., extended his series points lead (376) over Dylan Ames (320). Josh Putnam has (300) followed by Bo Shirley (298) and Chris Wilson (288).

Car count: 35

Fast qualifier: Todd Morrow

Time: 14.893 seconds

Polesitter: Todd Morrow

Consolation race winners: Tim Roszell, Jake Knowles

Provisional starters: Lavon Sparks, Mark Green, Ross Martin

Next series race: May 17, Waycross Motor Speedway (Waycross, GA) $4,000