What won the race: Driving by Jake O'Neil and taking the lead for the final time on the 11th lap, fourth-starting Ashton Winger of Hampton, Ga., overcame a near-spin under a lap-29 caution then held off Tyler Erb to win Friday's $5,000 Clash at the Mag opener at Magnolia Motor Speedway. Winger led all but four laps in beating Erb to the checkers by 0.713 of a second for his second career Comp Cams Super Dirt Series victory, both at Magnolia.

Quotable: “It was crazy the whole time, we fired off there and I think I was fifth leaving (turn) two on the first lap. I’m not sure what happened with (Dillard and Clanton) on the start, but I kinda just went where they weren’t and got the lead,” Winger said, later adding that "my car was just really good, I felt like I could be maneuverable. But the racetrack was just so much better down there on the bottom through them holes, it was like you said, riding a bull.”

Key notes: Winger's other series victory came Sept. 23, 2023, in Magnolia's Cotton Pickin', worth $12,000. ... Winger won his fourth overall feature this season, three in the last 23 days. ... Sixth-starting Tyler Erb took second from Jake O'Neil on a lap-17 restart and remained within striking distance of Winger the rest of the way. ... Winger's big scare came when Talan Willis spun from 10th on the 29th lap, causing Winger to tangle with Timothy Culp as they attempted to avoid contact. Winger's right-rear quarterpanel hooked across Culp's left front as Winger overcame the half-spin and continued with minor damage. ... Culp absorbed the impact and spun, spun again on the ensuing restart attempt for the race's fourth and final caution. He retired and credited with 20th. ... Modified standout Jake O'Neil led lap 10 before hopping treacherous ruts in turn four, handing the lead back to Winger. O'Neil finished third, his best result in five 2025 Late Model starts. ... Second-starting Cade Dillard led the second lap before settling in fourth. ... Shane Clanton led the opening lap from the pole before slowing from fifth to retire on the fifth lap ,drawing the first yellow. ... Four lead changes were smong Clanton, Dillard, Winger and O'Neil. ... Cody Overton improved 10 positions to sixth. ... Shane Stephens retired after spinning for a lap-17 caution following contact as Erb was lapping him. ... The 30-lap Clash at the Mag prelim lasted 19 minutes with 19 starters running at the finish. ... The two-day event concludes with Saturday's 50-lap, $12,000-to-win finale.

On the move: Sam Seawright of Rainsville, Ala., started 20th and finished fifth.

Winner's sponsors: Winger’s Jeff Mathews Motorsports Rocket Chassis is powered by an Andy Durham Racing Engine and carries sponsorship from RV Select Inc., CURS, Super K Express, Keyser Manufacturing, Integra Shocks, Angry Elephant Tattoo and Piercing, FK Rod Ends, A-Plus Collision Center, Hoosier Tire, Simpson Race Products, Collins Signs, DirtCarLift.com, VP Race Fuels, CSR Aluminum Fabrication, Boswell Oil and WrapTech.

Points chase: After Magnolia Friday: 1. Billy Moyer (1,935); 2. Morgan Bagley (1,795); 3. B.J. Robinson (1,670); 4. Jon Mitchell (1,625); T5. Timothy Culp (1,580); T5. Eli Ross (1,580).

Current weather: Clear, 77°F

Car count: 54

Fast qualifier: Austin Smith

Time: 13.293 seconds

Polesitter: Shane Clanton

Heat race winners: Shane Clanton, Jake O'Neil, Drew Armstrong, Cade Dillard, Ashton Winger, Tyler Erb

Consolation race winners: Kyle Beard, Sam Seawright

Provisional starters: Morgan Bagley, B.J. Robinson, Timothy Culp, Shane Stephens

Next series race: August 9, Magnolia Motor Speedway (Columbus, MS) $12,000