What won the race: Ross Bailes of Clover, S.C., captured the Laurens County Speedway Shrine Race for the second straight season, holding off Chris Madden of Gray Court, S.C., for the $3,500 victory. Bailes notched his series-leading third Carolina Clash Super Late Model Series victory of the season.
Key notes: Bailes has seven career Carolian Clash victories. ... Five drivers completed 35 laps. ... Mark Davis retired after four laps, Travis Blackwell after 14 and fast qualifier Brett Hamm on lap 29. ... The feature took the checkers at 1:30 a.m. ... The 35th Shrine Race was the only Carolina Clash race of the season in Laurens. ... SECA-sanctioned Crate Late Models were among other divisions in action.
Winner's sponsors: Bailes drives a Ronnie McCarter-owned Longhorn Chassis sponsored by Bailes Construction, Felony Farms, FK Rod Ends, American Racer Tire and Renegade Fuel.
Points chase: Johnny Pursley of Clover, S.C., entered Laurens leading the standings with 653 points over Ross Bailes (626) and Brett Hamm (547).
Car count: 8
Fast qualifier: Brett Hamm
Time: 14.448 seconds
Next series race: August 6, Cherokee Speedway (Gaffney, SC) $4,000