What won the race: Overtaking early leader Trevor Landrum on the 11th lap, third-starting Carson Ferguson of Lincolnton, N.C., led the rest of Saturday's 30-lap Slingin' Dirt Late Model Series debut at Florence Speedway. Ferguson beat Kody Evans by 0.352 of a second for the $3,000 paycheck and his first feature victory of the season as his Paylor Motorsports team prepares for Florence's upcoming Sunoco North-South 100 weekend.

Key notes: Lucas Oil Series regular Carson Ferguson led the final 20 laps for his first feature win since Oct. 10, 2025's Hunt the Front Series-sanctioned Blue-Gray 100 prelim at Cherokee Speedway in Gaffney, S.C. ... Ferguson and his Paylor Motorsports team skipped competing at larger events this weekend to get extra track time at Florence in preparation for the upcoming 44th annual North-South 100 on Aug. 6-8. ... Eighth-starting Kody Evans moved into second on lap 24 but never seriously challenged Ferguson over the final seven circuits.

On the move: Josh Dietz of Hebron, Ky., started 20th and finished eighth.

Winner's sponsors: Ferguson’s Paylor Motorsports Longhorn by Wesley Page is powered by a Clements Racing Engine and carries sponsorship from Coltman Farms, Hoopaugh Grading Company, Franklin Enterprises, Tribble Electric, Night Owl National Contractors, Mega Plumbing of the Carolinas, John Page Racing, Baker-Mitchell Company, Brad Benton Trucking, VG Performance Shocks, Sunoco Race Fuels, Lucas Oil, ArmsList.com, DirtCarLift.com, Pro Fabrication and Indocil Art.

Points chase: A champion will not be crowned during the inaugural season, though points may be used to help award series provisionals.

Current weather: Overcast, 73°F

Car count: 24

Fast qualifier: Tripp Gerrald

Time: 16.018 seconds

Polesitter: Trevor Landrum

Heat race winners: Trevor Landrum, Dustin Nobbe, Carson Ferguson

Next series race: July 31, Hidden Hollow Speedway (Colson, KY) $5,000