Friendship Motor Speedway announcer Jason Atkins has officially accepted the position of promoter at the Elkin dirt track.

Atkins brings years of sales, marketing and experience in the racing industry to the job.

"I am thoroughly excited about having the opportunity to represent Friendship Motor Speedway," Atkins said recently. "Dirt track racing has been a passion of mine for many years and it was Friendship who, over eight years ago, gave me my first opportunity. I am indebted to my supportive family and many of you whom I have met along the way.

Atkins said he looks forward to dealing with drivers and fans alike to continue the tradition of exciting racing action in the area. FMS went back to dirt for the 2008 season after being an asphalt track for a few years.

"Friendship has a wonderful family of talented drivers, loyal fans and supportive community partners," he said. "I look forward to working with all of you as we strive to make Friendship Speedway an elite racing facility. Thanks to all of you that have faithfully supported us, we are well on our way.

"Stay tuned as we are already working on bigger and better ideas for both the drivers and the fans. In other speedway news, Jerry Farley has assumed the role of Race Director.

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Ray Tucker brought home the victory in the $5,000 to win, Carolina Clash Series Super Late Model feature event Saturday at Friendship.

Tucker, driving the No. 0 car, fought off the charges of second place finisher G.R. Smith (54), third place finisher Jeff Smith (70), fourth place Ed Gibbons (07) and fifth place Dennis Franklin (2).

In the GM Automotive Direct Crate Late Model division, the points battle stayed as close as ever as Chris Cheek powered his 99c Crate Late Model car to Victory Lane. Noel Tucker (00) of Pilot Mountain ran second to Cheek. Taking home third was Keith Holder (7), fourth was Kent Peckham (75) and fifth was Matt Long (25). Tony Hicks (21) was sixth.

In Super Streets action, Andy Mathis raced his 2m car to the feature win. Finishing second was Jimmy Watson (1), third was George Anen (34), fourth was David Capps (69) and fifth was Daniel Moss (03).

In the U-Cars, Ben Walker took first, with Barry Wilson (7) second, Tyler Sidden (14) third, Matt Barker (96) fourth and Boo Boo Dalton (50) fifth.