What won the race: Running away with his third straight Ralph Allen Showdown victory, Mark Whitener of Middleburg, Fla., turned back challenges from 14th-starting Jordy Nipper late in Saturday night’s Southern Clash feature at Waycross Motor Speedway to capture $10,000. He took the checkers 1.783 seconds ahead of Nipper.

Quotable: "This place is fast. It's Waycross. I love this place," Whitener said. "Every time I come here I do good ... I don't know, it just fits my driving style."

Key notes: Whitener fought overheating issues throughout the race. ... Waycross hosted the third annual Ralph Allen Showdown presented by Walker Jones Nissan, a $10,000-to-win event for Southern Clash-style Late Models. … Whitener turned down an offer to start at the tail of the feature for an additional $10,000 in the McQuaig Insurance Swamptown Throwdown. … Second and third fastest qualifiers Kyle Bridges and John Baker declined the challenge as well.

On the move: Jordy Nipper of Gray, Ga., started 14th and finished second.

Winner's sponsors: Whitener’s Barry Wright Race Car is sponsored by United Land Clearing, Baker Farms, Racecar Engineering, Jett Concrete, Burkins Chevrolet, Overkill Motorsports, Carter Trucking and Modern Images.

Current weather: Clear, 63°F

Car count: 29

Fast qualifier: Mark Whitener

Time: 16.430 seconds

Polesitter: Mark Whitener

Consolation race winners: Joe Kump