What won the race: Casey Roberts of Toccoa, Ga., held off Rick Eckert of York, Pa., for his third career Tar Heel 53 victory at Tri-County Speedway. He collected a $4,053 payday.

Key notes: Roberts picked up a Schaeffer Oil Southern Nationals Series victory at Swainsboro Raceway back in July. ... The race was slowed by six cautions. ... Tyler Adams drew a lap-10 caution when he stalled on the racetrack; fourth-running Steve Casebolt went pit side. ... Eric Jacobsen and Kenny Collins tangled on lap 19 for a second yellow. ... A lap-24 yellow flew when Collins spun to collect Casebolt and Jamie Oliver. ... Kevin Sutton spun in turn four to draw the next yellow. ... Charlie Parker spun for a caution on lap 29. ... Third-running David Payne drew a caution on lap 36. ... Runner-up Rick Eckert piloted a car fielded by Eric Jacobsen. ... David Payne debuted a new Capital Race Car. ... The race was the richest Late Model event at the Ray Cook-promoted track and was officiated by Cook's Southern Nationals crew.

Winner's sponsors: Roberts' Jimmy and Ann Cushman-owned Longhorn Chassis is powered by a Custom Race Engine and carries sponsorship from Cushman Paint & Body, Hoosier Racing Tire, M&S Concrete, Schaeffer Oil, Starrette Trucking and VP Racing Fuels.

Points chase: Shawn Chastain of nearby Murphy, N.C., won the Tri-County title with 1,028 points to top David Payne (1,016) and Jamie Oliver (1,008).

Car count: 21

Fast qualifier: Austin Smith

Time: 12.630 seconds

Polesitter: Austin Smith

Dash winner: Austin Smith