What won the race: Fast qualifier Rod Tucker of Greenville, S.C., overcame a five-car inversion quickly Saturday at Laurens County Speedway, leading all but two of 25 laps for a $1,200 City Chevrolet Thunder Series triumph for 602 engine Crate Late Models.
Key notes: Tucker’s qualifying time of 15.03 lowered the divisional track record at Laurens. … His fast time came with a $100 bonus from Kelcar Motorsports. ... Bryson Harper won the night’s Limited Late Model feature at Laurens. … The event honored Billy \"Red\" Eubanks, the former driver for U-Baby Racing who died in December at the age of 63.
Winner's sponsors: Tucker’s Jim and Deb Blackwell-owned MasterSbilt Race Car is sponsored by APCO Plastics, R&R Transport, Dixie Rubber & Plastics and Louise’s Beauty Salon.
Points chase: No series points are available.
Car count: 16
Fast qualifier: Rod Tucker
Time: 15.03 seconds
Next series race: September 5, Travelers Rest Speedway (Travelers Rest, SC) $1,500