What won the race: Backing up his overall fast qualifying time, Chris Ferguson of Mt. Holly, N.C., outran Dennis Franklin of Gaffney, S.C., for a Carolina Clash victory at Friendship Motor Speedway. Ferguson beat Franklin to the checkers by .744 seconds. He earned $4,000 for the win.

Quotable: “We’ve been a tick off with our Super Late Model program recently, so it was great to get back to victory lane," Ferguson said. “Dennis definitely made me work for it. I can’t say enough about this team and everything they do for me. Hopefully we can build on this momentum.”

Key notes: Twelve cars finished the race with 11 completing all 40 laps. ... Ferguson's second Carolina Clash victory of the season is the 15th of his career, fourth on the all-time series win list. ... This was the second Carolina Clash visit to Friendship this season. … Series points leader Zack Mitchell of Enoree, S.C., finished third. Mitchell won at Friendship on April 1. … Justin Labonte of Longhorn Chassis made a rare start this season, finishing 14th. ... Steve Blackburn won the Crate Late Model feature.

Winner's sponsors: Ferguson’s Rocket Chassis is powered by a Clements Racing Engine and sponsored by RPM Truck & Trailer Sales & Service, Live Oak Aesthetic and Family Dentistry, Champion, Langley Collision Center, Carver & Son's Roofing and Keith’s Handyman Services.

Points chase: Zack Mitchell (847 points) of Enoree, S.C., leads Johnny Pursley (798), Jeff Smith (779), Michael Brown (744) and Scott Shirey (682).

Car count: 22

Fast qualifier: Chris Ferguson

Time: 15.566 seconds

Next series race: August 26, Fayetteville Motor Speedway (Fayetteville, NC) $4,000