What won the race: Outside front-row starter Dave Hess Jr. of Waterford, Pa., dominated Saturday's 12th annual September Sweep finale at Eriez Speedway, winning by 4.340 seconds over Andy Boozel and for his second $5,000 payday. Sweeping the 12th annual event, Hess grabbed his 15th overall victory of the season and eighth at Eriez.

Key notes: Hess captured his fifth career September Sweep victory (twice in 2021 and '24, once in ’22). ... Fifth-starting Andy Boozel was runner-up to Hess for the second straight night. ... Mike Knight regained third on lap 30 to land on the podium. ... Pole-starting Ryan Scott finished fourth. ... Doug Eck retired running seventh on lap 34. ... The September Sweep finale was slowed by two cautions and lasted 14 minutes, with nine drivers completing 35 laps.

On the move: Douglas Eck of Corry, Pa., started 15th and finished ninth; Wendall Pinckney of Albion, Pa., started 16th and finished 10th.

Winner's sponsors: Hess drives a Longhorn Chassis sponsored by Plyler Entry Systems, Johnson’s Car Care & Collision, Chew On This Jerky, Everhart Asphalt, Martin Dynamics, Hyperco, Close Racing Supply, Base Racing Fuel, Fast Shafts, AMSOIL, Genesis Racing Shocks, Spencer Motorsports and MWB Graphics.

Points chase: Dave Hess Jr. was crowned track champion for the fifth time since 2018.

Current weather: Broken Clouds, 72°F

Car count: 21

Fast qualifier: Andy Boozel

Time: 15.489 seconds

Polesitter: Ryan Scott

Heat race winners: Andy Boozel, Dave Hess Jr., Bump Hedman