What won the race: Ben Watkins of Rock Hill, S.C., outdueled Ross Bailes of Clover, S.C., to captured Saturday's 40-lap Red Rose Rumble feature at Lancaster Speedway. Watkins grabbed the lead from Bailes from the final time with three laps remaining en route to the $5,000 Carolina Clash Super Late Model Series checkered flag.

Key notes: Watkins earned his fifth career Clash victory; he won a series event at Lancaster in March 2021. ... The polesitting Bailes led the first 18 laps before ceding the top spot to Watkins. Bailes regained command for laps 29-37 but couldn't hold off Watkins, who beat Bailes by 3.881 seconds. ... Dennis Franklin, a six-time Clash winner at Lancaster, finished third. He was the other competitor to complete all 40 laps. … Sixth-starting Jordy Nipper finished fourth in his first career start at Lancaster. ... Defending series champion Michael Brown completed only 16 laps and placed 10th at his home track. ... The feature was slowed by only one incident at the initial start and lasted 19 minutes. ... The series returns on Nov. 19.

On the move: John Price of Mill Spring, N.C., started 10th and finished sixth.

Winner's sponsors: Watkins drives a Longhorn Chassis with a Clements Racing Engine with sponsorship from Sandwood Company, Cartersville Country Winery, Craig Industries, S&S Custom Decals, Indocil Art, Bell Helmets, Top Quality Siding & Windows, WP Racing Shocks and LCM.

Points chase: It was the tour’s season opener.

Current weather: Clear, 64°F

Car count: 14

Fast qualifier: Ross Bailes

Time: 18.484 seconds

Polesitter: Ross Bailes

Next series race: April 16, Fayetteville Motor Speedway (Fayetteville, NC) $5,000