What won the race: Polesitter David Smith of Inman, S.C., raced to a $2,000 Fastrak Racing Series victory Friday night at Lavonia Speedway, capturing the 4th annual Charlie Mize Memorial over Travis Pennington and Cla Knight.
Key notes: Smith won his first series race of the season. ... Friday marked the second of three Fastrak visits to Lavonia. ... Ron Parker triumphed in Fastrak's March 19 action at the track. ... The tour's season finale is set for Nov. 19-20 at Lavonia.
On the move: Pennington improved two positions to record a runner-up finish.
Winner's sponsors: Smith is sponsored by TNT Race Cars, Fuel Curve Engineering, McCarter Towing, Hi-Bridge Automotive, Hoosier Racing Tire and Davenport Motors.
Points chase: Entering the event, Smith had 146 points to lead Colby Cannon (142) and Cla Knight (135).
Car count: 18
Fast qualifier: Ron Parker
Polesitter: David Smith
Heat race winners: David Smith, Cla Knight, Frankie Beard, , , , ,
Next series race: September 1, Antioch Speedway (Antioch, NC) $2,000