Trent Ivey (left) was joined by father Petey in victory lane.
What won the race: Soaring to his first career Carolina Clash Super Late Model Series win, Trent Ivey of Union, S.C., outran Polesitter Chris Ferguson in Friday’s Hall of Fame race at Carolina Speedway. Taking the checkers 3.416 seconds ahead of Ferguson, Ivey pocketed $4,000.
Key notes: Ivey inherited the top spot after race-leader Chris Ferguson made contact with a lapped car and was forced to the hot pit with a flat right-rear tire. … Ferguson rebounded to finish second. … A dozen drivers completed all 40-laps. ... Carolina Speedway hosted the Carolina Clash Super Late Model Series Friday for the 35th time in series history. … It was Hall of Fame night at Carolina. The speedway honored track founder R.P. Harrison, former operator Charles Gunn and drivers Joe Robinson and Larry Wallace.
On the move: Daulton Wilson of Fayetteville, N.C., started 11th and finished fourth.
Winner's sponsors: Ivey’s Longhorn Chassis is sponsored by Ivey Construction, 29 Grill, Barfield's Timber, Palmetto Pole & Piling, Dirtwrap, Schaeffer’s Racing Oil and Penske Racing Shocks.
Points chase: Entering Friday's event, Ross Bailes (245 points) of Clover, S.C., led Brett Hamm (235), Ben Watkins (209), Dennis Franklin (206) and Jeff Smith (192).
Current weather: Clear, 72°F
Car count: 25
Fast qualifier: Chris Ferguson
Time: 15.166 seconds
Polesitter: Chris Ferguson
Next series race: June 11, Laurens County Speedway (Laurens, SC) $0