What won the race: After fading at the initial start, polesitter Gray Parton of Rutherfordton, N.C., took command on lap three and never looked back en route to winning Saturday's $4,000 Dedmon Family Tribute at Harris Speedway. Parton pocketed the biggest victory of his career and his first with the Carolina Clash Super Late Model Series.

Key notes: Series points leader and third-starting Ben Watkins moved into the runner-up position on lap 10 before trailing Parton the rest of the way, finishing 0.694 of a second back. ... Fourth-starting Adam Yarbrough took third on lap 28 and rounded-out the podium. ... After leading the first two laps, second-starting Steve Banal faded to finish fourth. ... Fresh off a $5,000 Ultimate Southeast Series victory at Lake View (S.C.) Motor Speedway, Jeff Smith started and finished fifth. … The event honors the Dedmon family for introducing racing to the Rutherfordton, N.C., facility. ... Saturday's 40-lap feature lasted 17 minutes with eight drivers completing the distance and running at the finish.

On the move: Mike Huey of Chester, S.C., started 11th and finished seventh.

Winner's sponsors: Parton’s Longhorn Chassis by Wesley Page carries sponsorship from Parton Forest Products, Parton Lumber, Rollins Plumbing, Renegade Performance Fuels and Lubricants, WP Racing Shocks, Hoosier Racing Tire and Collins Signs.

Points chase: After Harris: 1. Ben Watkins (779); 2. Gray Parton (724); 3. Adam Yarbrough (699); 4. David Yandle (585); 5. Jeff Smith (567).

Current weather: Clear, 79°F

Car count: 15

Fast qualifier: Gray Parton

Time: 14.864 seconds

Polesitter: Gray Parton

Next series race: September 2, Lancaster Motor Speedway (Lancaster, SC) $5,000