What won the race: Overtaking early leader Pierce McCarter at the halfway mark, Cory Hedgecock of Loudon, Tenn., held off a charging Jensen Ford late in 411 Motor Speedway's Leftover to win the holiday weekend Valvoline Iron-Man Racing Series event by a 1.283 second advantage.

Key notes: 411 Motor Speedway hosted the sixth annual Leftover, the season finale for the Valvoline Iron-Man South Series. … The victory was Hedgecock's third Iron-Man South Series victory of the season and his sixth career series victory. ... Hedgecock was the runner-up in last year's Leftover. ... After leading the first 20 laps, McCarter, who won 411's Hangover on Jan. 2., slipped to fourth when Dustin Linville grabbed third in the final lap. ... The series wrapped up its season with 230 competitors entering at least one event.

On the move: Series champion Jensen Ford of Johnson City, Tenn., charged from sixth to second

Winner's sponsors: Hedgecock’s Black Diamond Chassis is powered by an Eagle Race Engine with sponsorship from E-Z-GO, Green’s Recycling, Brucebilt Performance Parts, I-75 Raceway, Budget Transmission, Cobb’s Auto Parts, Ohlins and Pro Fabrication.

Points chase: Iron-Man South final: 1. Jensen Ford (986); 2. Michael Chilton (547); 3. Donald McIntosh (482); 4. Cory Hedgecock (453); 5. Dustin Nobbe (423).

Current weather: Clear, 42°F

Car count: 40

Fast qualifier: Pierce McCarter

Time: 15.765 seconds

Polesitter: Forrest Trent

Heat race winners: Kyle Hardy, Colten Burdette, Michael Chilton, Chase King