What won the race: Pole-starting Brandon Williams of Crossville, Tenn., led all the way in Friday’s weekend-opening feature on the All Star Racing Series for a $2,000 victory at Columbus Speedway. He took the checkers ahead of Tyler Stevens.

Key notes: Williams, who earned an additional $500 for his quick time, won by a car length in a follow-the-leader main event that went caution free after a first-lap slowdown. ... Outside front-row starter Jeremy Shaw was among drivers eliminated in turn-two pileup on first start that required a 15-minute cleanup. ... The green flag dropped at 2:35 a.m. on a late night at Columbus (two features were scheduled to follow the ASRS main). ... The All Star Racing Series concludes the weekend with a $10,000-to-win main event Saturday. ... Ryan Colby of Chatham, Miss., is the only repeat ASRS winner this season. ... Saturday's fast qualifier earns $1,000 courtesy of Strength Roofing & Siding.

Points chase: J.C. Waller of Arlington, Tenn., leads the series standings.

Car count: 36

Fast qualifier: Brandon Williams

Polesitter: Brandon Williams

Heat race winners: Brandon Williams, Jeremy Shaw, Tyler Wood, Tyler Stevens

Consolation race winners: Ronnie Cooper, Jamie Pickard

Provisional starters: J.C. Waller, Christopher Showah

Next series race: November 13, Crossroads MotorPark Speedway (Corinth, MS) $0