What won the race: Second-starting Joseph Brown of Columbus, Ga., topped polesitter Rhett Carter to win Sunday's seventh annual Early Bird 50 at Needmore Speedway. Brown earned $5,000 for his first career Early Bird triumph. John Baker finished third.

Key notes: Lavon Sloan of Moultrie, Ga., made his first start in three years. He finished 11th. … Kitt Sealy and Cameron Metts didn't start the feature. ... Former Early Bird winners include Jason Fitzgerald (’17), Rhett Carter (’16), Kyle Bronson (’15), Travis Carter (’14), Steven Roberts (’13) and Stacey Roberts (’12). … Kelly Walker of Moultrie, Ga., a seven-time winner at Needmore, didn’t compete as he helped promote the event. … Track champion Lonnie Roberts, a three-time winner this year, was not in attendance. … Tyler Turvin finished sixth, one spot shy of his eighth top-five finish this season. ... Nevin Gainey topped Cody Overton to win the 602 Late Model feature. ... The two-day event marked Needmore's season finale.

On the move: Nevin Gainey of Fort White, Fla., started 19th and finished 10th.

Winner's sponsors: Brown's Scorpion Race Cars is sponsored by Brown Heating & Air, Five Star Hyundai, Impulse Towing & Recovery, Chicken Head Consulting, RacePix, Benton Paint Co. and Lewis Auto Sales.

Points chase: Lonnie Roberts is the '18 track champion.

Car count: 22

Fast qualifier: Rhett Carter

Polesitter: Rhett Carter

Heat race winners: Joseph Brown, Rhett Carter