What won the race: Pole-starting Russell Erwin of Beaverdam, Va., tracked down Dustin Mitchell on lap 17 and led the rest of Saturday’s Spring Sizzler season opener at County Line Speedway. Erwin earned $5,000 for his second career victory with the Coltman Farms Carolina Clash Super Late Model Series, his first since Sept. 16, 2023, also at County Line.

Key notes: Erwin finished 0.482 seconds ahead of outside front-row starter Dustin Mitchell of Pine Level, N.C. ... Reigning Carolina Clash champ Ben Watkins finished third. … Michael Rouse of Wilson, N.C., who started 10th, retired on lap 17. ... Eleven of 18 starters completed 35 laps. ... The race came one day after the Marion Limbaugh-owned tour announced new title sponsorship from Coltman Farms Racing.

On the move: Spencer Liggon of Lexington, N.C., started 15th and finished 10th.

Winner's sponsors: Erwin's Infinity Race Car has a PowerSource Race Engine and sponsorship from Possum Quarter Farms, Collins Signs, H.C. and Marcy Bergman Pritchard, Wells Motorsports, Whitten Brothers Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram, Whitten Brothers of Ashland, Whitten Brothers Mazda, Fritz's Car Care, Skippy Johnson Motorsports, Thomas Clarke Performance and M&L Grocery.

Points chase: It’s the season opener.

Current weather: Clear, 72°F

Car count: 18

Fast qualifier: Russell Erwin

Time: 14.316 seconds

Polesitter: Russell Erwin

Next series race: March 14, Lancaster Motor Speedway (Lancaster, SC) $5,000