July 11
Lancaster Speedway,
Lancaster, SC
Sanction: Carolina Clash Super Late Model Series - $4,000
Information provided by: Series and track reports (last updated July 13, 2:41 pm)
Watkins runs away to Lancaster's Clash cash
- Ben Watkins
- Johnny Pursley
- Dennis Franklin
- Ricky Weeks
- Adam Yarbrough
- David Yandle
- Kevin Godwin
- Mike Huey
- Lance Moss
- Zack Mitchell
- Shaun Medlin
- Brett Hamm
- Michael Brown
- Timbo Mangum
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Ben Watkins grabbed a $4,000 victory at Lancaster.
What won the race: After inheriting the lead on lap 10, Ben Watkins of Rock Hill, S.C., dominated the remaining distance to win Saturday night's 40-lap Carolina Clash Super Late Model Series feature at Lancaster Speedway. He beat Johnny Pursley to the finish line by a commanding margin of 6.301 seconds.
Key notes: Watkins moved into the top spot on lap 10 after Zack Mitchell was involved in a restart incident; he marched on to his third career Clash triumph. ... Mitchell, who won March 7's season-opening Clash event at Lancaster, was relegated to a 10th-place finish. ... Early contender Brett Hamm experienced trouble and finished 12th. ... Dennis Franklin, the tour’s winningest driver at Lancaster, finished third. ... The grueling feature was slowed by five cautions and lasted over 48 minutes. ... Only five drivers completed all 40 laps. ... Lancaster Speedway hosted the third race of the 2020 Clash season, marking the 25th time the series has visited the sprawling half-mile.
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: Michael Brown entered the event leading David Yandle and Zack Mitchell after two races.
Current weather: Few Clouds, 82°F
Car count: 14
Fast qualifier: Brett Hamm
Time: 19.346 seconds
Next series race: August 1, Cherokee Speedway (Gaffney, SC) $4,000
Editor's note: Results and race details are unofficial.