Chris Madden Scores Carolina Clash Victory At Cherokee Speedway; Watkins Crowned Champion

Gaffney, South Carolina (11/19/23) - The Carolina Clash Super Late Model Series traveled to "The Place Your Mama Warned You About" Cherokee Speedway located in Gaffney, South Carolina on Sunday November 19th for the annual "Blue Gray 100" event paying $20,000 to win. The event was co-sanctioned with the XR Workin Man Series. The 100 lap event was the final event for the Carolina Clash Tour in 2023.

Leading flag to flag Chris Madden of Gray Court, South Carolina held off competitors to score his thirteenth career victory with the Carolina Clash Super Late Model Series worth $20,000. Ben Watkins, Zack Mitchell, Benji Hicks, and Daulton Wilson rounded out the top five finishers. The fast qualifier of the event was Chris Madden with a time of 14.890 seconds. Heat race winner included Chris Madden and Zack Mitchell. The hard Charger of the event was Benji Hicks (Started 9th / Finished 4th).

As the 2023 season concluded Sunday at Cherokee Speedway for the Carolina Clash Super Late Model Series; Ben Watkins of Rock Hill, South Carolina scored his second career Carolina Clash Tour Championship (2023, 2015). Gray Parton took Rookie of the Year honors.

The Carolina Clash Super Late Model Series would like to thank the fans, drivers, and sponsors for a successful 2023 season and look forward to seeing everyone in 2024.

"Blue Gray 100"

Cherokee Speedway 11/19/23 Results

1. 44 Chris Madden
2. 16 Ben Watkins
3. 57 Zack Mitchell
4. 55 Benji Hicks
5. 18D Daulton Wilson
6. 2F Dennis Franklin
7. 42 Anthony Sanders
8. 187 David Mccoy
9. 114 Jordan Koehler
10. B00 Josh Henry
11. 79 Donald Mcintosh
12. 88 Trent Ivey
13. 06 Christian Thomas
14. 96 Tanner English
15. 18P Gray Parton
16. 03 David Yandle
17. 4 Caleb Fulp
18. 57Y Adam Yarbrough
19. 03B Nick Yandle
20. 11 Austin Kirkpatrick
21. 174 Ethan Dotson

Car Count: 21
Fast Qualifier: Chris Madden
Feature Winner: Chris Madden
Heat 1 Winner: Chris Madden
Heat 2 Winner: Zack Mitchell

For more information on the Carolina Clash Super Late Model Series visit the Series online at www.carolinaclash.com . Find us on Facebook at Carolina Clash Super Late Model Series and follow us on Twitter @CarolinaClashPR.

The Carolina Clash Super Late Model Series is sponsored by American Racer, Hoosier Racing Tire, VP Racing Fuels, Big A's Custom Graphics, Penske Racing Shocks, Judy Yarbrough Realty, Turkey's Towing LLC, Thomas Clarke Performance, K-MansParts, Xtreme Custom Trophies, and Buffalo Bar and Grill of Greenwood SC.

Ben Watkins Scores Carolina Clash Victory At Lancaster Motor Speedway

Lancaster, South Carolina (11/18/23) - The Carolina Clash Super Late Model Series traveled to "The Fastest Half Mile Dirt Track In The South" Lancaster Motor Speedway located in Lancaster, South Carolina on Saturday November 18th for the "Palmetto State 50" event paying $10,000 to win. The event was co-sanctioned with the Valvoline Ironman Series.

Ben Watkins of Rock Hill, South Carolina captured the lead late in the race from race leader Donald Mcintosh to score his twelfth career victory with the Carolina Clash Super Late Model Series worth $10,000. Donald Mcintosh, Adam Yarbrough, Daulton Wilson, and Benji Hicks rounded out the top five finishers. The fast qualifier of the event was Christian Thomas with a time of 19.177 seconds. The hard Charger of the event was Benji Hicks (Started 10th / Finished 5th).

"Palmetto State 50"

Lancaster Motor Speedway 11/18/23 Results

1. 16 Ben Watkins
2. 79 Donald Mcintosh
3. 57 Adam Yarbrough
4. 18D Daulton Wilson
5. 55 Benji Hicks
6. 06 Christian Thomas
7. 2F Dennis Franklin
8. 18P Gray Parton
9. 187 David Mccoy
10. 03 David Yandle
11. B00 Josh Henry
12. 4 Mike Huey
13. 24D Michael Brown
14. G2 Kevin Godwin
15. 214 Haiden Cowan
16. 28 Carl Vaughan

Car Count: 16
Fast Qualifier: Christian Thomas
Feature Winner: Ben Watkins

For more information on the Carolina Clash Super Late Model Series visit the Series online at www.carolinaclash.com . Find us on Facebook at Carolina Clash Super Late Model Series and follow us on Twitter @CarolinaClashPR.

The Carolina Clash Super Late Model Series is sponsored by American Racer, Hoosier Racing Tire, VP Racing Fuels, Big A's Custom Graphics, Penske Racing Shocks, Judy Yarbrough Realty, Turkey's Towing LLC, Thomas Clarke Performance, K-MansParts, Xtreme Custom Trophies, and Buffalo Bar and Grill of Greenwood SC.

The Carolina Clash Super Late Model Series Travels To Cherokee Speedway November 19th

The Carolina Clash Super Late Model Series will travel to "The Place Your Mama Warned You About" Cherokee Speedway located in Gaffney, South Carolina on Sunday November 19th for the "Blue Gray 100" event paying $20,000 to win. The event will be co-sanctioned with the XR Workin Man Series.

Cherokee Speedway race program for November 19th will include the Carolina Clash Super Late Model Series / XR Workin Man Series ($20,000), the GM Performance 602 Series, Renegade Sportsman, and Thunder Bomber. Pit gates will open at 10:00 AM with grandstand gates opening at 10:30 AM. Drivers meeting is set for 12:30 PM with on track action to follow.

For additional event details visit the Speedway online at www.cherokeespeedwaysc.com .

Cherokee Speedway is located at 153 Speedway Road in Gaffney, South Carolina (29341). For more information visit the Speedway online at www.cherokeespeedwaysc.com .

For more information on the Carolina Clash Super Late Model Series visit the Series online at www.carolinaclash.com . Find us on Facebook at Carolina Clash Super Late Model Series and follow us on Twitter @CarolinaClashPR.

The Carolina Clash Super Late Model Series is sponsored by American Racer, Hoosier Racing Tire, VP Racing Fuels, Big A's Custom Graphics, Penske Racing Shocks, Judy Yarbrough Realty, Turkey's Towing LLC, Thomas Clarke Performance, K-MansParts, Xtreme Custom Trophies, and Buffalo Bar and Grill of Greenwood SC.