Matt Long and his crew enjoy victory lane at Modoc Raceway.
What won the race: Polesitter Matt Long of Concord, N.C., raced to a Fast Unified Engine Late Model Series victory in the Modoc Showdown, topping Jonathan Edwards and Donald Bradsher for a $3,000 paycheck at Modoc Raceway. Long swept the night by setting fast time, winning the dash and picking up the feature win.
Key notes: Long notched his second FUEL victory of the season; he previously won May 14 at Friendship Motor Speedway in Elkin, N.C. ... Second-starting Ross Bailes was an early retiree. ... Modoc debuted a new track surface for the tour that promotes CT 525-engine Late Models. ... The series stopped at Modoc for the second straight season.
On the move: Donald Bradsher of Burlington, N.C., climbed from 10th to round out the podium.
Winner's sponsors: Long is sponsored by John Page Racing, Mello Yello, Circkle K, JRi Shocks, Dirtwrap, FK Rod Ends, Team Clay and Heintz Brothers Performance.
Points chase: Runner-up Jonathan Edwards of Charlotte, N.C., broke a tie atop the standings with Robbie Emory of Georgetown, Del.
Car count: 19
Fast qualifier: Matt Long
Time: 17.525 seconds
Polesitter: Matt Long
Dash winner: Matt Long
Consolation race winners: Jeff Smith, Brian Connor, ,
Next series race: July 1, Carolina Speedway (Gastonia, NC) $3,000