What won the race: Fourth-starting Dennis "Rambo" Franklin of Gaffney, S.C., inherited the lead from polesitter Jonathan Davenport of Blairsville, Ga., on lap 23 when Davenport slowed with a flat right-rear tire. Franklin led the remaining distance for his third straight Shrine 100 victory. He collected a $3,000 payday.

Key notes: Franklin has five career Shrine Race victories and is tied with Ricky Weeks on the Carolina Clash all-time win list with 35 career series victories. ... The 30-lap event was slowed by four cautions. ... A yellow flew on lap eight for Justin Labonte of Trinity, N.C. ... Ross Bailes of Clover, S.C. drew a lap-12 caution. Brandon Overton of Appling, Ga., slowed and pulled into the pits under the yellow. ... Another yellow flew on lap 23 for Davenport. He rejoined the field in 11th. ... Anthony Sanders of Spartanburg, S.C., drew a caution on the ensuing restart with a flat tire. ... A red flag flew on lap 24 for Sanders, who rolled his No. 421 after a hard hit to the turn-one wall; he emerged from the car uninjured, but the car was destroyed. "We'll be back," he tweeted. ... Chris Ferguson of Mount Holly, N.C., retired early after completing seven laps. ... The 42nd annual Gaston County Shrine Benefit Race is a fund-raiser for the Oasis Shrine Club for Children. ... The event is the final regular-season event for the Carolina Clash before the tour's Countdown to the Cup Championship Chase begins Saturday at Lancaster (S.C.) Motor Speedway.

On the move: Davenport rallied from the tail of the field to finish third after drawing a lap 23 caution. Kennie Compton Jr. of Bland, Va., charged from the 15th starting spot to finish fourth.

Winner's sponsors: Franklin's Longhorn Chassis is powered by a Clements Automotive Racing Engine is sponsored by Advanced Electronic Services, AES Racing, C&D Properties and M&W Towing.

Points chase: Entering the event, Kennie Compton Jr. of Bland, Va., had 272 points to lead Kyle Pierce (252).

Car count: 24

Fast qualifier: Jonathan Davenport

Time: 15.433 seconds

Polesitter: Jonathan Davenport

Next series race: August 16, Lancaster Speedway (Lancaster, SC) $4,000