October 15
Carolina Speedway,
Gastonia, NC
Sanction: Carolina Clash Super Late Model Series (Carolina Clash Bash) - $5,000
Information provided by: Track and series reports (last updated October 17, 9:57 am)
Smith tops Franklin for $5,000 at Clash Bash
Carolina Clash Bash
- Jeff Smith
- Dennis Franklin
- Joey Coulter
- Anthony Sanders
- Doug Sanders
- Johnny Pursley
- Brian Ledbetter
- Kevin Wilson
- Kenny Rominger Jr.
- Scott Shirey
- Mike Huey
- David Yandle
- JimBo Bray
- Ross Bailes
- Steve Phillips
- Zack Mitchell
- Josh Langley
- Ricky Weeks
- Daulton Wilson
- Bubba McGee
- Kelly Guy
- Jason Womack
Jeff Smith emerges in victory lane after his Clash Bash victory.
What won the race: Sixth-starting Jeff Smith of Dallas, N.C., outran seventh-starting Dennis Franklin en route to his second Carolina Clash Super Late Model Series of the season at Carolina Speedway in the Carolina Clash Bash. Smith earned $5,000 for the victory.
Key notes: Smith earned his 29th career Carolina Clash Super Late Model Series victory; he previously won Sept. 3 at Lancaster (S.C.) Speedway to end a series drought that dated back to 2012. ... Eleven of the 22 starters finished on the lead lap. ... Carolina hosted the penultimate Carolina Clash event, with the $10,000-to-win finale set for Oct. 22 at Cherokee Speedway.
On the move: Doug Sanders of McAdenville, N.C., started 11th and finished fifth.
Winner's sponsors: The winning RGC Racing Rocket Chassis has a Hatfield Racing Engine and sponsorship from DirtWrap, Lake Norman Motors, Plexus, Banks Brokerage and J&J Race Cars.
Points chase: Sixth-place finisher Johnny Pursley of Clover, S.C., extended his points lead over Ross Bailes.
Car count: 21
Fast qualifier: Zack Mitchell
Time: 15.189 seconds
Polesitter: Zack Mitchell
Next series race: October 23, Cherokee Speedway (Gaffney, SC) $10,000
Editor's note: Results and race details are unofficial.