What won the race: Winning his fourth consecutive Carolina Clash event, series points leader Dennis 'Rambo' Franklin of Gaffney, S.C., took the lead on the sixth lap and led the rest of the caution-plagued, 50-lap feature for a $5,000 payday.

Key notes: Fast qualifier and polesitter Zack Mitchell of Enoree, S.C., led the first five circuits. ... The fifth-starting Franklin faced no serious challenges after taking the point. ... Scott Shirey drew an early caution and retired; eight drivers piled up on the ensuing restart for another yellow flag. ... Doug Sanders stopped in the second turn on the 24th lap. ... Jonathan Edwards suffered a flat tire on lap 27. ... Willie Milliken had trouble on the 33rd circuit. ... Kevin Wilson spun with nine laps remaining. ... Kyle Pierce spin in turn four to set up a three-lap dash to the finish; Wilson looped his No. 618 again on the ensuing restart. ... The series made its first appearance in Brinkleyville since 2008 and only its third ever ... Clary's Aug. 2 Carolina Clash stop was washed out.

On the move: Kennie Compton Jr. of Bland, Va., moved from eighth to fourth; consolation race winner Anthony Sanders of Spartanburg, S.C., improved six positions to round out the top five finishers.

Winner's sponsors: Franklin's No. 2 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 this weekend's Clash doubleheader, Franklin had 1075 points to lead Compton (1070 points), Pierce (1062), Mitchell (1062) and Wilson (1058).

Car count: 17

Fast qualifier: Zack Mitchell

Time: 14.177 seconds

Polesitter: Zack Mitchell

Consolation race winners: Anthony Sanders

Next series race: September 20, Wythe Raceway (Rural Retreat, VA) $4,000