Ross Bailes slings through Lancaster's corners ahead of Johnny Pursley.
What won the race: Charging to the lead on the ninth lap, Ross Bailes outran fellow Clover, S.C., driver Johnny Pursley to capture his second Carolina Clash Super Late Model Series victory of the 2015 season at Lancaster Speedway. He earned $4,000.
Key notes: Bailes has four career Carolina Clash victories. His last came at Laurens County Speedway on June 9. ... Chris Ferguson slowed with a right-rear flat to draw a caution on the eighth lap. ... A yellow flag waved for Doug Sanders on lap 13. ... Josh Langley drew a caution on lap 22. ... Another yellow flew for Ben Watkins on lap 30 when he slowed with a right-rear flat. ... Watkins lowered the track record in time trials. ... Series competitors move to Cherokee Speedway on Sunday for another $4,000-to-win event.
On the move: Chris Ferguson of Mount Holly, N.C., who rallied from the tail of the field to notch a third-place finish after suffering a flat tire in the race's early running.
Winner's sponsors: Bailes drives the John Page Racing No. 87 Longhorn Chassis sponsored by Bailes Construction, Felony Farms and FK Rod Ends.
Points chase: Entering the weekend, Watkins had 1,411 points to lead Doug Sanders (1,214).
Car count: 19
Fast qualifier: Ben Watkins
Time: 18.387 seconds
Heat race winners: Tim Allen, Doug Sanders, , , , ,
Next series race: September 6, Cherokee Speedway (Gaffney, SC) $4,000