Brent Hamm (18) goes by Trent Ivey to take the lead.
What won the race: Surviving a pair of late-race restarts, second-starting Brett Hamm of Newberry, S.C., outran polesitter Trent Ivey to win Friday’s Carolina Clash-sanctioned 19th annual Skyler Trull Memorial at Carolina Speedway. Hamm, who took the lead from Ivey at halfway, finished 1.848 seconds ahead to collect $5,000.
Key notes: Hamm won his second Carolina Clash feature of the season and third of his career. … His previous wins came March 30 at Fayetteville (N.C.) Motor Speedway and at Modoc (S.C.) Raceway on May 14, 2016. … Ten cars completed 40 laps. … Hamm is the tour’s first repeat winner this season. … The series returned to action following a six-week break.
On the move: Doug Sanders of McAdenville, N.C., started 11th and finished fifth.
Winner's sponsors: Hamm's Barry Wright Race Car carries sponsorship from Hamm's Machine, Wilson Tractor, WP Racing Shocks, Collins Signs and VP Racing Fuels.
Points chase: Entering the weekend, Brett Hamm (421 points) of Newberry, S.C., led Dennis Franklin (398), Jeff Smith (394), David Yandle (378) and Anthony Sanders (343).
Current weather: Clear, 74°F
Car count: 18
Fast qualifier: Trent Ivey
Time: 15.683 seconds
Next series race: August 4, Cherokee Speedway (Gaffney, SC) $4,000