What won the race: Retaking the lead from Cory Hedgecock on lap 32, polesitter Jesse Lowe of Crossville, Tenn., turned back third-starting Hedgecock of Loudon, Tenn., over the final eight laps to win the NeSmith-sanctioned race at I-75 Raceway near Sweetwater, Tenn. He collected $2,000 for the victory.

Key notes: Lowe crossed the finish line 2.499 seconds ahead of Hedgecock. ... Lowe led the first 28 laps before Hedgecock made an outside bid for the lead. … Twelve of the 20 starters finished on the lead lap. ... The top 12 qualifiers were locked into the feature. ... Marcus Minga of Shannon, Miss., flipped his car on the backstretch on the opening lap, collecting Barry Anserson in the process. No injuries were reported. ... The race was the opener of a weekend doubleheader. … The track hosted its lone NeSmith race. … Hedgecock has won three of the six NeSmith races this season. ... The series will be just up Interstate 75 at 411 Motor Speedway in Seymour, Tenn., on Saturday.

On the move: Grant Garrison of Walton, Ky., finished eighth after starting 15th.

Winner's sponsors: Lowe’s CVR Race Car has a Crate engine prepared by Eagle Race Engines and is sponsored by Xtreme Pressure Washing, Creative Kitchens, Hampton Backhoe, Gondolas Steakhouse, Martel Sign Company, McBurnett Insurance, Mighty Muffler, Twisted Metal, Wyatt Builders, Autozone of Crossville and Crossroads Lawn Care.

Points chase: Entering the weekend, Hedgecock (490) led Brandon Williams (396), Grant Garrison (368), Marcus Minga (348) and Andy Picklesimer (346).

Car count: 20

Fast qualifier: Jesse Lowe

Time: 13.341 seconds

Polesitter: Jesse Lowe

Consolation race winners: Kyle Courtney

Next series race: July 1, Cochran Motor Speedway (Cochran, GA) $2,500