What won the race: Second-starting Daulton Wilson led all 50 laps at his home track Saturday, cruising to victory in the Carlton Lamm Memorial at Fayetteville Motor Speedway and collecting $5,000. He notched his second Clash victory of the season.
Key notes: Wilson was emotional in victory lane and dedicated the victory to Denah Long, the wife of former Fayetteville promoter Jim Long who died earlier this month. ... Polesitter Jeff Smith of Dallas, N.C., finished in the runner-up position, 2.292 seconds behind Wilson. ... Series point leader Michael Brown of Lancaster, S.C., finished eighth. ... Two-time series champ Brett Hamm struggled early and retired. ... Roger Lucas slowed early for the first of two cautions. ... Christian Thomas stopped in turn four for another caution with 14 laps remaining. ... Dykes Maynard and Craig Shuffield were early retirees. ... The event honored the late Carlton Lamm, the Hall of Fame car owner who fielded cars for standout drivers such as Earl Pearson Jr., Shannon Babb, Bobby Pierce, Clint Smith and others through his Dunn-Benson Motorsports team. ... The feature lasted 19 minutes with 12 competitors completing 50 laps.
On the move: Zach Cox of Lumberton, N.C., started 13th and finished ninth.
Winner's sponsors: Wilson's Longhorn Chassis is sponsored by D&E Body Works, Honeycutt Custom Cabinets, Mason Family Farms, Redline Speed Shop, HST Suspension Technologies, New Point Lighting Design, Penske Racing Shocks and Big A's Custom Graphics.
Points chase: After Fayetteville: 1. Michael Brown (1,284); 2. Jeff Smith (1,263); 3. Brett Hamm (1,168); 4. Anthony Sanders (1,011); 5. David Yandle (989).
Current weather: Clear, 64°F
Car count: 22
Fast qualifier: Jeff Smith
Time: 14.553 seconds
Polesitter: Jeff Smith
Heat race winners: Christian Thomas, Michael Brown, , , , ,
Next series race: October 9, Sumter Speedway (Sumter, SC) $4,000