What won the race: Polesitter Casey Roberts of Toccoa, Ga., topped fourth-starting Jason Welshan of Maryville, Tenn., for the co-sanctioned Ultimate Southeast Series and Carolina Clash Super Late Model Series victory at Lavonia Speedway for the $4,000 victory.

Key notes: Casey Roberts earned his 20th career Ultimate Southeast Series victory, and 2nd career Carolina Clash Late Model Series victory. ... It’s the first race of a weekend doubleheader for the Ultimate series. … The race is co-sanctioned by the Carolina Clash series. ... Ultimate series points leader Tyler Millwood is also the tour’s leading rookie of the year candidate.

On the move: Jeff Smith of Dallas, N.C., started 12th to finish seventh.

Winner's sponsors: Roberts drives a Longhorn Chassis is powered by a Custom Race Engine and sponsored by Cushman Paint & Body, Starrette Trucking and M&S Concrete.

Points chase: Entering the event, Tyler Millwood (305 points) of Cartersville, Ga., led the Ultimate Southeast point standings over Jason Welshan (288) of Maryville, Tenn. Dennis Franklin (270) of Gaffney, S.C., trails in third. … Zack Mitchell (569 points) of Enoree, S.C., led Johnny Pursley (554) of Clover, S.C., and Jeff Smith (534) of Dallas, N.C. in the Carolina Clash standings.

Car count: 18

Fast qualifier: Casey Roberts

Time: 15.665 seconds

Next series race: August 17, Volunteer Speedway (Bulls Gap, TN) $12,000