What won the race: Sneaking ahead of race-long leader Spencer Hughes following a lap-51 caution, fifth-starting Mark Whitener of Middleburg, Fla., raced to the $10,000 Crate Racin’ USA victory on Saturday night at Magnolia Motor Speedway. He finished 0.415 seconds ahead of polesitter Hughes.

Key notes: Fast qualifier Hughes of Meridian, Miss., ended up second after pacing the field for the first 50 laps. … The pair exchanged multiple sliders as they swapped the lead over the final 21 circuits. … Whitener scored his second $10,000 Crate Racin' USA victory of the season after winning at Boothill Speedway in late October. … Series point leader Jimmy Thomas of Phenix City, Ala., retired on lap 57. … The Crate Racin’ USA tour visited Magnolia Motor Speedway for a two-day, $10,000-to-win program.

On the move: Joseph Joiner of Milton, Fla., started 21st and finished sixth.

Winner's sponsors: Whitener’s Barry Wright Race Car is powered by a Vic Hill Racing Engine and sponsored by Boswell Oil, P&S Transportation, Mosley Ranch Timber, Michael Moore Construction & Roofing, Edwards Jones Investments, Baker Farms, ML Motorsports, Ocala Restaurant Supply and Massey Towing & Recovery.

Points chase: Entering the event, Jimmy Thomas of Phenix City, Ala., led Jason Welshan by 16 points.

Car count: 58

Fast qualifier: Spencer Hughes

Time: 14.286 seconds

Heat race winners: Spencer Hughes, Matt Henderson, Cameron Weaver, Mark Whitener, Jeremy Shaw, Jason Welshan

Consolation race winners: Cory Hedgecock, Bryant Marsh, Joseph Joiner

Next series race: November 19, Needmore Speedway (Norman Park, GA) $2,000