Jeff Smith grabs his first Carolina Clash win of 2010 at Dublin Speedway

By: Alex Cummings

Jeff Smith was able to motor his way past Dean Bowen, the hometown favorite Saturday evening at Dublin Speedway for his first Carolina Clash win of the season. “I want to dedicate this win to Jack Starrette for everything he has done for me and everyone else involved in racing. Jack will be dearly missed by everyone that was graced by his presence” said Jeff Smith after his win.

When the green flag was dropped over the 24 car starting field, it was the 15 of Dean Bowen taking the early lead with the 18m of Jeff Smith in hot pursuit. Two cautions slowed the field on lap 8 with single car spins and this allowed Smith to get back onto the back bumper of Bowen. For the next 7 laps, Smith would pressure Bowen looking both high and low for a way around and on lap 16, Smith made his move on the inside going back to the backstretch and made the move stick. Smith would then lead lap 17 but while coming out of turn 2, a lapped car would spin right front of him and Bowen with both cars having to take evasive action to avoid a collision.

Ricky Weeks rebounds for the win at Fayetteville by inches

By: Alex Cummings

Wingate, NC. August 16, 2010. Ricky Weeks was able to go on the rebound at Fayetteville Motor Speedway to capture the win Saturday night by inches. The win came after an 18^th place finish Friday night at Cleveland County Speedway. The win was Weeks 7^th all time at Fayetteville and his 31^st career victory with the Carolina Clash. His win came at one of the most highly contested Carolina Clash races that have ever taken place. The finish was one of the closest finishes in Carolina Clash history. The race left everyone in the stands asking for more and sore legs as they didn’t even use their seats for the entire 38 lap feature event. “I want to thank my entire crew for giving me such a great car tonight especially after our mishap last night at Cleveland County Speedway” said Weeks after the race. “Special thanks to my sponsors Starrette Trucking, Parton Lumber, Adams Electric, and thanks to Phyllis and Ike”.