June 13
Laurens County Speedway,
Laurens, SC
Sanction: Carolina Clash Super Late Model Series (Shrine Race) - $4,000
Information provided by: Series reports (last updated June 14, 3:14 pm)
Mitchell tops Smith to win annual Shrine Race
Shrine Race
- Zack Mitchell
- Jeff Smith
- Ross Bailes
- Dennis Franklin
- Johnny Pursley
- Kenny Collins
- Josh Richeson
- Anthony Sanders
- Brett Hamm
- G.R. Smith
- Scott Shirey
- Billy Lambert
- David Yandle
- Michael Brown
- B.J. Cochcroft
- Jim Manka
- Mike Kernells
- Jim Rogers
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What won the race: Polesitter Zack Mitchell of Enoree, S.C., topped Jeff Smith of Dallas, N.C., to win Tuesday's Carolina Clash-sanctioned Shrine Race at Lauren County Speedway. Mitchell beat Smith to the checkers by 1.016 seconds for the win, which was worth $4,000.
Key notes: This was the 36th annual Shrine Race. ... The win was Mitchell's fourth career Carolina Clash win and third of the season. ... Three-time Shrine Race winner Ross Bailes finished third. ... Series rookie Michael Brown, who led series points entering the race, took a hard shot in a lap-20 incident; series officials reported he was OK. ... Recent winners of this event include Bailes (2013, 2015 & 2016) and Dennis Franklin (2014).
Winner's sponsors: Mitchell’s Longhorn Chassis is sponsored by Eubanks Oil, Hamrick's of Gaffney, Marvin Lawson Motorsports, Mechanical Edge, FK Rod Ends, Big A's Cuoom Graphics and Clary Hood Inc.
Points chase: Zack Mitchell regained the points lead with his victory. Mitchell left with 569 points followed by Johnny Pursley (554) and Jeff Smith (534)
Car count: 18
Fast qualifier: Zack Mitchell
Time: 14.469 seconds
Polesitter: Zack Mitchell
Next series race: June 17, Friendship Motor Speedway (Elkin, NC) $4,000
Editor's note: Results and race details are unofficial.
