What won the race: Michael Rouse of Wilson, N.C., controlled all 40 laps from the pole to win Saturday's $5,000 Wayne Gray Sr. Memorial at Fayetteville Motor Speedway. Rouse recorded his second career Carolina Clash Super Late Model Series victory and his first since Sept. 17, 2022, at County Line Raceway in Elm City, N.C.

Key notes: It's Rouse's fifth overall triumph of the season. ... Fifth-starting Ross Bailes initially trailed Rouse from laps 11-24 before giving way to Michael Brown on the 25th circuit. Brown pursued Rouse until Bailes reclaimed the runner-up spot on the final lap, taking the checkers 0.701 of a second back. Brown settled for third, 0.636 behind Bailes. ... Donovan Jackson improved three positions to round out the top five. ... The main event lasted 16 minutes with 14 drivers completing 40 laps.

On the move: Series points leader Adam Yarbrough of Denver, N.C., started 15th and finished ninth.

Winner's sponsors: Rouse’s Longhorn Chassis by Wesley Page is powered by a Rouse Racing Engine and carries sponsorship from Scott Farms International, Love Sweet Potatoes, Robert’s Engines & Used Auto Parts, Curtis Insulation, Red Moon Contractors, WP Racing Shocks and Three Aces Speed Shop.

Points chase: After Fayetteville: 1. Adam Yarbrough (611); 2. Dale Timms (545) 3. Michael Brown (494); 4. Ben Watkins (455); 5. Dennis Franklin (454).

Current weather: Clear, 88°F

Car count: 23

Fast qualifier: Michael Rouse

Time: 14.668 seconds

Polesitter: Michael Rouse

Next series race: August 9, Carolina Speedway (Gastonia, NC) $5,000