What won the race: Outdueling fellow front-row starter Jensen Ford, Dale McDowell of Chickamauga, Ga., stormed to his series-leading 13th career Schaeffer’s Spring Nationals victory on Friday night at Crossville Speedway. He led all 40 laps to claim $4,043.

Key notes: Mcdowell stole the lead from fast-qualifier Jensen Ford on the opening lap to assume command. … He finished 0.859 seconds ahead of third-starting Donald McIntosh. … Cory Hedgecock of Loudon, Tenn., salvaged a 10th-place finish from the tail after early contact sent him to the back. … Crossville Speedway kicked off the Schaeffer’s Oil Spring Nationals Series’ doubleheader weekend in the Volunteer State. … Friday’s show is the fourth time the Ray Cook-promoted series has visited Crossville oval. Action heads to Clarksville Speedway on Saturday for the $10,053-to-win finale.

Winner's sponsors: McDowell’s Shane McDowell Racing Team Zero Race Car has a Clements Chevrolet engine and sponsorship from E-Z-Go, Cometic Gaskets, Klotz Synthetic Lubricants, Connected Strategy Advisors, Fox Racing Shox, Waddell Transfer, ShearWorx, Shackelford Enterprizes, Spring Pro, Northeastern Fabrication and MSRMafia.com Marketing Services.

Points chase: Heading into the event, Dale McDowell (580 points) led Cory Hedgecock (564), Donald McIntosh (558), David Payne (538) and Stacy Boles (506).

Current weather: Clear, 52°F

Car count: 29

Fast qualifier: Jensen Ford

Time: 13.081 seconds

Polesitter: Jensen Ford

Consolation race winners: John Ownbey, Spencer Hughes

Next series race: May 1, Clarksville Speedway (Clarksville, TN) $10,053