What won the race: Sixth-starting Dustin Mitchell of Pine Level, N.C., marched to the lead by lap 22 and paced the rest of Saturday night's 40-lap Carolina Clash Super Late Model Series feature at County Line Raceway. Mitchell's $5,000 payday is his seventh career Carolina Clash triumph and second at County Line (2021).

Key notes: Fourth-starting Michael Rouse reclaimed the runner-up spot for good on lap 23 and trailed Mitchell the final 18 laps, finishing 1.353 seconds back. ... Second-starting Steve Banal led the opening 21 laps before giving way to Mitchell at slipping to fourth. ... Ben Watkins overcame a poor qualifying run and climbed from 18th to ninth. ... Teenager Beckham Malone improved 10 positions and finished 11th. ... Polesitter Matthew Bissette was the race's first retiree after calling it a night on the second lap. ... Christian Thomas worked his way as high 12th by lap 29 before pulling off. ... The 40-lapper lasted 48 minutes, with 17 starters completing the distance. ... Carolina Clash competitors are slated to return to County Line on Aug. 2 for another $5,000-to-win show.

On the move: Brent Robinson of Smithfield, Va., started 15th and came home in eighth.

Winner's sponsors: Mitchell’s Longhorn Chassis is powered by an Upchurch Performance engine and sponsored by Donnie’s Body Shop, B&L Hauling, Colebrooke Custom Homes, Tyn-Co Concrete, Currin Construction, KW Locksmith, Mac Tools by Berry Daughtry, True Story Acres, FK Rod Ends, Schaeffer’s Specialized Lubricants, Willy’s Carbs, Swift Springs, Hardison Suspension Technologies and Three Aces Speed Shop.

Points chase: Before County Line: 1. Ben Watkins (240); 2. Christian Thomas (221); T3. Dalton Peavy (220); T3. Ethan Wilson (220); 5. Adam Yarbrough (218).

Current weather: Clear, 75°F

Car count: 34

Fast qualifier: Steve Banal

Time: 14.650 seconds

Polesitter: Matthew Bissette

Heat race winners: Brent Robinson, Dale Hollidge

Next series race: July 27, Fayetteville Motor Speedway (Fayetteville, NC) $5,000