What won the race: Ross Bailes of Clover, S.C., passed race-long leader Johnny Pursley on lap 19 and led the rest of the 40-lap feature to pick up the $5,000 victory. Bailes crossed the line 1.299 seconds ahead of runner-up Michael Brown.

Key notes: Bailes won his first Clash feature of 2017 and the ninth of his career ... On March 5, Bailes won the Southern All Star Series-sanctioned March Madness event at Cherokee. ... Eight drivers completed all 40 laps. ... Saturday's top four drivers in qualifying were locked into the feature with the remaining drivers competing in a consolation race. ... The series made its first of three scheduled Cherokee stops. Clash competitors return Sept. 3 and Nov. 19.

On the move: Sixth-finishing Anthony Sanders won Safety-Kleen Orange Scrubbers hard charger honors.

Winner's sponsors: Bailes' Longhorn Chassis is powered by a Kenny Lamb Racing Engine and is sponsored by Felony Farms.

Points chase: After Cherokee, Zack Mitchell (749 points) of Enoree, S.C., leads Johnny Pursley (728) and Jeff Smith (702) in Carolina Clash points.

Car count: 19

Fast qualifier: Johnny Pursley

Time: 15.096 seconds

Polesitter: Johnny Pursley

Consolation race winners: Michael Brown, Casey Roberts,  ,  

Next series race: August 8, Carolina Speedway (Gastonia, NC) $3,000