Ron Silk crowned “King of the Modifieds.”

Ron Silk emerged victorious in a challenging competition on Saturday afternoon at South Boston Speedway, excelling in a caution-heavy “King of the Modifieds” event to secure the title in its third edition.

Silk, a two-time NASCAR Whelen Modified champion, has already established himself as one of the best in his field. Now, he is officially a king, earning the $20,000 prize.

“This was a significant event today,” said Silk. “There were many spectators in the grandstands. SMART Tour, South Boston Speedway — everyone involved did an excellent job. Winning here and taking home twenty grand feels pretty good.”

Ron Silk stood out in a war of attrition on Saturday afternoon at South Boston Speedway, mastering a caution-filled “King of the Modifieds” to claim the crown in the event’s third running.

Silk, a two-time NASCAR Whelen Modified champion, has already proven he’s among the greats of his discipline. Now, he is officially a king, taking home the $20,000 prize.

“This was a big event today,” said Silk. “There were many people in the grandstands. SMART Tour, South Boston Speedway — everyone involved did a great job. So to come out of here with a win and twenty grand, it feels pretty good.”

Silk found himself in the midst of it all, exchanging the lead with competitors like Ryan Newman, Patrick Emerling, and the young Carson Loftin. It was a battle against some of the elites of Modified racing to crown a king.

With 42 laps remaining, Silk took the lead for the final time. From there, he had to withstand several late restarts against a charging Stephen Kopcik, but Silk was flawless when it mattered most.

“My car really performed excellently,” said Silk. “It launched perfectly every time, and during the first two laps of the run, I could create a bit of breathing room, which was nice. It was reassuring not to have someone right on top of you — no immediate pressure. You’ve got to stay focused, but we had a great car there at the end.”

Silk added that he is unsure how often he’ll wear the crown, but it will be displayed proudly on the mantle.

Carson Loftin demonstrated early speed, setting the fastest time in qualifying, but a redraw placed Ryan Newman on the pole for the start. Loftin quickly asserted himself, overtaking Newman on the initial green flag to take the lead. However, his time at the front was short-lived, as Silk soon powered past Loftin to take over the top spot.

From there, the race became a grind.

With 12 laps remaining, Jake Crum and Trevor Catalano brought out the final caution of the day. At that time, 1995 South Boston Speedway Late Model Stock champion Elliott Sadler was just outside the top five. In the closing laps, Sadler managed to secure a fifth-place finish in his first race back behind the wheel.

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