November 14
Modoc Raceway,
Modoc, SC
Sanction: Ultimate Southeast Series (Jack Starrette Memorial) - $5,022
Information provided by: Series and track reports (last updated November 16, 8:57 am)
Franklin scores Jack Starrette Memorial victory
Jack Starrette Memorial
- Dennis Franklin
- Johnny Pursley
- Cla Knight
- Jeff Smith
- Brett Hamm
- Brent Dixon
- Jordy Nipper
- Zack Mitchell
- Nick Schlager
- Adam Yarbrough
- Travis Stoner
- Ross Bailes
- Dean Bowen
- Ahnna Parkhurst
- Kale Green
- Scott Shirey
- Doug Sanders
- Brian Ledbetter
- Anthony Sanders
- Daulton Wilson
Dennis Franklin earned his first Jack Starrette Memorial victory.
What won the race: Dennis Franklin outran Johnny Pursley to claim the 10th annual Jack Starrette Memorial Saturday night at Modoc Speedway, earning a $5,022 victory in the season finale for the Ultimate Southeast Series. Franklin, a two-time Ultimate Series champion, crossed the finish line with an advantage of 1.405 seconds to avoid going winless on the tour in 2020.
Key notes: Franklin earned his first victory in the event that honors longtime Dirt Late Model team owner and sponsor Jack Starrette of Augusta, Ga., who died in 2010. ... The race's opening lap provided fireworks as the proverbial Big One happened that collected Ross Bailes, Cla Knight, Anthony Sanders Daulton Wilson. Johnny Pursley suffered damage from the incident but was able to keep running. ... Pursley climbed back through the field to eventually land in the second spot behind race leader Franklin. ... Eight of 20 starters completed 40 laps.
On the move: Johnny Pursley of Clover, S.C., started 12th and finished second.
Winner's sponsors: Franklin’s AES Racing Barry Wright Race Car is sponsored by Franklin Motorsports, Baird Transport, Nichols Plumbing & Piping, Hamrick's and Turkey's Towing.
Points chase: Zack Mitchell of Enoree, S.C., wrapped up his third straight series title by entering Saturday's event.
Car count: 20
Fast qualifier: Zack Mitchell
Time: 16.990 seconds
Polesitter: Zack Mitchell
Editor's note: Corrects winner’s chassis and sponsors.