What won the race: Outrunning fast qualifier Pearson Lee Williams, Zack Mitchell of Enoree, S.C., cruised to his 11th career Carolina Clash Super Late Model Series victory in Friday’s Buck Simmons Memorial at Lavonia Speedway. He won by a 4.634-second margin.

Key notes: Second-starting Mitchell, who debuted in a brand new Longhorn Chassis, led flag-to-flag in the event he also won 2021. … The race honored the 2001 National Dirt Late Model Hall inductee from Baldwin, Ga., who died in 2012. … The doubleheader weekend for the Carolina Clash Super Late Model Series wraps up on Saturday with a visit to Travelers Rest Speedway for the $4,000-to-win event.

Winner's sponsors: Mitchell’s Longhorn Chassis is powered by a Clements Racing Engine and sponsored by Service Transport, Clary Hood Inc., Eubanks Oil, Draco Springs, Charles West Grading, Base Racing Fuel and Oil, C&H Paving, Bilstein Shocks, Nichols Plumbing and ATC Site Construction.

Points chase: Before Lavonia: 1. Dennis Franklin (215); 2. John Price (208); 3. Mike Huey (184); 4. Ron Geehring II (180); 5. Adam Yarbrough (176).

Current weather: Clear, 75°F

Car count: 19

Fast qualifier: Pearson Lee Williams

Time: 15.923 seconds

Next series race: November 20, Cherokee Speedway (Gaffney, SC) $12,000