What won the race: Pole-starting Ben Watkins of Rock Hill, S.C., led all 40 laps Saturday at Lancaster Motor Speedway to capture the season opener on the Carolina Clash Super Late Model Series. Watkins, who built comfortable leads throughout, earned $5,000 for his fourth career series triumph.

Key notes: Watkins, the 2015 series champ, also won a series race at Lancaster last season. ... His other two series victories came in Fayetteville, N.C., his title season. ... Barry Wright house car driver Zack Mitchell was sidelined by mechanical woes while running third after completing a single lap. ... Daulton Wilson suffered damage as part of a lap-12 caution. ... Brian Nuttall Jr. made his debut in a Riner Racing Rocket Chassis. ... Kevin Wilson of Stoneville, N.C., made his first Carolina Clash feature start since 2016. ... Timbo Mangum won Friday's Limited Late Model feature as part of Lancaster's two-night weekend.

On the move: Runner-up Jeff Smith of Dallas, N.C., started seventh.

Winner's sponsors: Watkins drives a Longhorn Chassis with a Clements Racing Engine with sponsorship from Sandwood Company, Cartersville Country Winery, Craig Industries, S&S Custom Decals, Indocil Art, Bell Helmets, Top Quality Siding & Windows, WP Racing Shocks and LCM.

Points chase: Brett Hamm of Newberry, S.C., is the reigning series champion.

Current weather: Overcast, 61°F

Car count: 17

Fast qualifier: Ben Watkins

Time: 18.602 seconds

Polesitter: Ben Watkins

Next series race: April 3, Friendship Motor Speedway (Elkin, NC) $4,000