Ethan Wilson holds the checkered flag after his first-ever Ultimate Southeast victory.
What won the race: Fast-qualifier and polesitter Ethan Wilson of Fayetteville, N.C., raced to his first-ever Ultimate Southeast Super Late Model Series victory in Saturday night's 40-lap feature at Friendship Motor Speedway. The evening sweep was worth $4,000.
Key notes: Wilson handled challenges from Zack Mitchell and Chris Meadows late in the race to secure his first career win in a Super Late Model. … Mitchell settled for runner-up money while Meadows faded to finish ninth. … Cody Overton placed third driving the Rum Runner Racing machine. ... A dozen drivers completed all 40 laps. … The Ultimate Southeast Series made its lone planned visit of 2021 to Friendship Motor Speedway.
On the move: Matthew Nance of Ronda, N.C., started 10th and finished fifth.
Winner's sponsors: Wilson's No. 18E carries sponsorship from Hardison Suspension Technologies, D&E Body Works, New Point Lighting & Design, 4 Boyz Racing Supply, Gray Motorsports, Penske Racing Shocks and Collins Signs.
Points chase: After Friendship: 1. Cla Knight (368); 2. Jeff Smith (350); 3. Anthony Sanders (346); 4. Zack Mitchell (273); 5. Ross Bailes (264).
Current weather: Clear, 77°F
Car count: 18
Fast qualifier: Ethan Wilson
Polesitter: Ethan Wilson
Next series race: September 4, Lancaster Speedway (Lancaster, SC) $5,000