August 7
Lavonia Speedway,
Lavonia, GA
Sanction: Fastrak Racing Series (Charlie Mize Memorial) - $2,000
Information provided by: Series reports (last updated August 8, 8:49 pm)
Franklin dominates Charlie Mize Memorial
Charlie Mize Memorial
- Dennis Franklin
- Frankie Beard
- Hot Rod Lamance
- David McCoy
- David Smith
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Mark Bochiardy/focusedonracing.com
Dennis Franklin led all the way for a $2,000 Lavonia victory.
What won the race: Fighting off frequent challenges from Frankie Beard, Dennis Franklin of Gaffney, S.C., won his first Fastrak touring event in two seasons Friday at Lavonia Speedway, leading all the way in the fourth annual Charlie Mize Memorial.
Key notes: Franklin had a fender rubbing before the halfway point but survived. ... Four yellows slowed the feature. ... Matthew Wyatt spun on the fourth lap. ... Chris Ausburn got the worst of a lap-14 scramble. ... Cody Pritchett drew a lap-15 yellow. ... Cla Knight departed with a broken rear end during the lap-15 yellow. ... Wyatt spun again for a lap-34 caution.
Winner's sponsors: Franklin's Longhorn Chassis is sponsored by M&W Transport, C&D Properties, Nichols Plumbing and Hoosier Racing Tire.
Fast qualifier: David McCoy
Time: 16.307 seconds
Heat race winners: Frankie Beard, Dennis Franklin, Hot Rod Lamance
Editor's note: Results and race details are unofficial.
