What won the race: Sixth-starting Jeff Smith of Dallas, N.C., outran seventh-starting Dennis Franklin en route to his second Carolina Clash Super Late Model Series of the season at Carolina Speedway in the Carolina Clash Bash. Smith earned $5,000 for the victory.

Key notes: Smith earned his 29th career Carolina Clash Super Late Model Series victory; he previously won Sept. 3 at Lancaster (S.C.) Speedway to end a series drought that dated back to 2012. ... Eleven of the 22 starters finished on the lead lap. ... Carolina hosted the penultimate Carolina Clash event, with the $10,000-to-win finale set for Oct. 22 at Cherokee Speedway.

On the move: Doug Sanders of McAdenville, N.C., started 11th and finished fifth.

Winner's sponsors: The winning RGC Racing Rocket Chassis has a Hatfield Racing Engine and sponsorship from DirtWrap, Lake Norman Motors, Plexus, Banks Brokerage and J&J Race Cars.

Points chase: Sixth-place finisher Johnny Pursley of Clover, S.C., extended his points lead over Ross Bailes.

Car count: 21

Fast qualifier: Zack Mitchell

Time: 15.189 seconds

Polesitter: Zack Mitchell

Next series race: October 23, Cherokee Speedway (Gaffney, SC) $10,000