Chris Ferguson calls ailing car owner Jack Starrette after his win at Cherokee. Starrette recently underwent open heart surgery. (George Missita)

GAFFNEY, S.C. - June 4. As the Southern All Stars East Series returned to Cherokee Speedway Friday, young Mount Hollt, N.C. driver Chris Ferguson tracked early leader Chris Madden for more than half the main event before racing by Madden out of turn two late in the 35-lap affair and grabbing his first Late Model win of the season.

Southern All Stars East - Cherokee Speedway - June 4th  1) Chris Ferguson, 2) Johnny Pursley, 3. Casey Roberts, 4) Jeff Smith, 5) Ross Bailes, 6) Mike Gault, 7) Zach Mitchell, 8) Jim Rasey, 9) John Pursley, 10) Douglas Davis, 11) Alan Walker, 12) Brandon Ifft, 13) Donald Bradsher, 14) Chris Madden, 15) Jay Sessoms, 16) Travis Leake, 17) Fullman Parton, 18) Jordan Bland. Fast Qualifier: Madden; B-Main winner: Bland
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