Shane Clanton (aka The Georgia Giant) of Zebulon, led flag to flag Thursday night in the 25-lap Lucas Oil Dirt Late Model series opener at the Knoxville Raceway in Iowa.
Clanton, piloting his #25 Skyline Motorsports "Bennett Explosives, Super K Express, Skyline Materials" sponsored Capital racecars, powered by Clements Racing Engines, earned $7,000 for his sixth LODLM series victory.
Earl Pearson Jr of Jacksonville, Florida and Jonathan Davenport of Blairsville finished second and third respectfully.
Newport's Jimmy Owens was 7th and Mike Marlar of Winfield was 12th overall.
Racing is live on Floracing.com for subscribers. Friday another $7,000 to win prelim is on tap before Saturday's $50,000 Late Model Nationals.
Back home in Chattanooga, Round #5 of 6 for the Chase Championship at Boyd's Speedway is on tap. Boydsspeedway.tv has live coverage for subscribers.
The World of Outlaws Late Model weekend is coming up soon at Boyd's Speedway. Tickets are available online at MyRacePass.com for both days Friday and Saturday, Sept. 23 and 24.