What won the race: Surviving a caution-filled feature, second-starting Jimmy Thomas of Phenix City, Ala., captured the $2,000 Crate Racin' USA victory Friday at Talladega Short Track. The reigning tour champion took the checkers ahead of ninth-starting Greg Martin and Cruz Skinner.

Key notes: Jimmy Thomas and fourth-finishing Adam Gaulding were among lap leaders. ... Fast qualifier and polesitter Dalton Polston contended early but got tangled up with Jake Rainey. ... Jason Markewitz ended up atop the inside retaining wall after a multicar incident. ... Crate Racin’ USA tour competitors competed at TST during NASCAR weekend. ... Former NASCAR Cup Series driver Chase Elliott of Dawsonville, Ga., competed in a CVR Race Car but retired after five laps; his car was towed away after an incident. … Sixteen drivers completed all 35 laps.

On the move: Jason Welshan of Maryville, Tenn., started 21st and finished sixth.

Winner's sponsors: Thomas drives a Scorpion Chassis sponsored by Five Star Chrysler Dodge, High Roller Recovery, Sugar Land and Wimmers Wrecker Service.

Points chase: After TST Friday: 1. Jimmy Thomas (192); 2. Randall Beckwith (176); 3. Jason Welshan (174); 4. Jake Knowles (168) 5. Jake Rainey (166).

Current weather: Clear, 64°F

Car count: 40

Fast qualifier: Jimmy Thomas

Time: 14.164 seconds

Polesitter: Dalton Polston

Heat race winners: Josh Adkins, Tanner Collins, Cody Martin

Next series race: April 23, Talladega Short Track (Eastaboga, AL) $3,000