Billy Ogle Jr. shows off his hardware for his Volunteer victory.
What won the race: Polesitter Billy Ogle Jr. of Knoxville, Tenn., dominated the event, leading every lap without a serious challenge. Ogle collected $4,000 for his first Carolina Clash Super Late Model Series victory.
Quotable: “It’s good to win for all us Tennessee racers to keep the bragging rights in the Volunteer State," Ogle said. "I was really looking forward to getting back here to race, especially after the deal that happened to us when we got knocked out of the last race up here with that wreck on the opening lap."
Key notes: Travis Greer drew a lap-18 caution. ... Zack Mitchell retired after bringing out a lap-23 yellow; Anthony White also went pitside. ... Bobby Mays collected Anthony Sanders for a lap-26 caution. ... The series made its fourth-ever visit to Bulls Gap. ... Jason Trammell of Knoxville, Tenn., collected $2,000 for winning the Limited Late Model main event, while Jason Welshan of Maryville, Tenn., topped the Crate Late Model feature.
On the move: Kennie Compton Jr. of Bland, Va., rallied from 18th to round out the top five.
Winner's sponsors: Ogle pilots a Blount Motorsports Rocket Chassis powered by a Vic Hill Race Engine with sponsorship from Arnold Trucking, Bearden Oil Company, Blount Excavating, Cherokee Millwright & Mechanical, GEOServices, Massey Electric, Matlock Decal Company and Stowers (CAT) Machinery Corp.
Points chase: Following Saturday's event, Compton has 270 points to lead Kyle Pierce's 251 points. Mitchell and Johnny Pursley are tied for third with 238 points apiece.
Car count: 24
Fast qualifier: Billy Ogle Jr.
Time: 13.244 seconds
Polesitter: Billy Ogle Jr.
Next series race: July 19, Cherokee Speedway (Gaffney, SC) $4,000