The Carolina Clash Prepares for its First Trip to Tennessee Saturday June 25th

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June 17, 2001
Carolina Clash
The Carolina Clash Prepares for its First Trip to Tennessee Saturday June 25th.
By: Alex Cummings

The stars of the Carolina Clash are making preparations for the series' first ever trip to the great state of Tennessee when the series rolls into Volunteer Speedway in Bulls Gap, TN for a $5,000 to win showdown. The event will mark round 1 for the Tennessee vs. Carolina Brawl in which one lucky driver will walk away with a wrestling style championship belt.

"I'm excited to be hosting the first ever Carolina Clash race in Tennessee," said Phyllis Loven "The Carolina Clash is a great series with a lot of tradition behind it and I know the Tennessee drivers in our area will be vying for the win and wanting to keep the belt home in Tennessee."

So far this season, the Carolina Clash has seen 5 different drivers grace victory lane in 7 events with Luke Roffers being the only driver with more than 1 victory. Roffers currently has 3 victories including Saturday, June 11 at Fayetteville Motor Speedway. Other notable drivers with victories this season include Chris Ferguson at Carolina Speedway, Johnny Pursley at Lancaster Motor Speedway, Kenny Compton Jr. at Dublin Motor Speedway, and Dennis Franklin at 311 Speedway.

"It's been a very exciting 2011 season for the Carolina Clash thus far," said Larry Lee Jr. Owner of the Carolina Clash "This will be our series first time racing in Tennessee and I'm ecstatic."

Defending 2010 Carolina Clash Champion Dennis Franklin leads the championship points this year by just 7 markers over Luke Roffers. Both drivers have been in a close race from the onslaught of the 2011 season. Mike Gault who decided that in 2011, he was going to follow the Carolina Clash Series, has made his presence known with a runner up finish and the Safety Kleen Hard Charger of the Race Award both from Carolina Speedway. Gault has made his mark known this year with consistency and 5 Top-10 finishes in 7 events. Newcomer Kenny Compton Jr. who is in his first full season of competition with the Carolina Clash sits fourth in points and 5 consecutive Top-10 finishes in his last 5 events along with one win. 2009 Carolina Clash Champion Jeff Smith rounds out the Top-5 in points with one Safety Kleen Hard Charger of the Race Award and 5 Top-10 finishes. For more information on the Carolina Clash go to www.carolinaclash.com

Chad Paxton currently leads the Klotz Lubricants Rookie of the Year standings and holds down the 6th position in points with 3 Top-10 finishes. Travis Yow, the new young kid on the block in his first full season in a super late model sits second in Klotz Lubricants Rookie of the Year standings with his best finish coming last Saturday at Fayetteville Motor Speedway where Yow placed 4th.

Also on tap for Saturday, June 25, will be the Fastrak Racing Series-sanctioned Pro (Crate) Late Model, "Gunslingers of Kingsport" Hobby Stock, and Road Warriors. (*** Plus big fireworks show!!!) The fireworks display will prove to be one of the largest you will ever see. Come on out for a night of high paced racing action at Volunteer Speedway as the Carolina Clash tackles the high banks. For more information on Volunteer Speedway go to www.volunteerspeedway.com

Note to all Carolina Clash competitors, it is required that all cars must be equipped with a side window net or sprint head net in order to be able to compete at Volunteer Speedway.

The event will be a co-sanctioned race with the Clash South Super Late Model Series which means that both Hoosier and American Racer Tires will be eligible to run. The following tire rules apply for the Clash South Super Late Model Series. For more information on the Clash South go to www.clashsouth.com

Tires: (Tire Rules)
(A) American Racer - Spec. SD 12, SD 48, & MD 56
(B) Hoosier - Spec. 1300, 1350, & 1600

Volunteer Speedway - Physical Address
14095 West Andrew Johnson Highway
Bulls Gap, TN 37711-2533

The Carolina Clash would like to thank the following sponsors for their contributions to the series in 2011: American Racer Tire, Heintz Brothers Performance, VP Racing Fuels, Comp Cams, Keizer Aluminum Wheels, Shell Racing Solutions, ATL Racing Fuel Cells, Shafer Enterprises' Cool Shirts, NASCAR Technical Institute, Safety Kleen, R2C Performance, XS Power Racing Batteries, Next Level Graphics, Collins Signs, www.lockoutforums.com. , Performance Tee's, Racing Electronics, Mike's Custom Tanks, Lincoln Electric, Ohlins Advanced Suspension Technology, Klotz Synthetic Lubricants, RF Composites, Keizer Wheelhouse South, Firethorn Marketing,Raceiver, JE Pistons/Roush Yates Performance Parts, Sisco Fire & Safety, and Luvracin.com.

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Drivers from the states of WV, VA, NC, SC, GA, and TN are all expected to be present at this landmark event.

Please note that the Carolina Clash has a $2,000 a night Contingency Program where nearly 20 awards are presented to drivers throughout the night.

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Carolina Clash Super Late Model Series — 'Tennessee vs. Carolina Brawl' scheduled Saturday, June 25 at Volunteer Speedway

BULLS GAP, Tenn. — The Carolina Clash Super Late Model Series will make its first-ever appearance in the state of Tennessee for the $5,000-to-win "Tennessee vs. Carolina Brawl" at Volunteer Speedway on Saturday, June 25. Who will wear the championship belt as winner of the "Saturday Night Fight at The Gap?"

The Carolina Clash Series has produced five different winners through the first seven events this season, with Luke Roffers of Concord, N.C., leading the way with three victories. Other drivers with wins in 2011 include Dennis Franklin of Gaffney, S.C.; Chris Ferguson of Mount Holly, N.C.; Johnny Pursley of Clover, S.C.; and Kennie Compton Jr. of Bland, Va.

Franklin, Roffers, Mike Gault of Gaffney, Compton, and Jeff Smith of Dallas, N.C., hold down the top five positions in Carolina Clash Series points headed to the Volunteer State. Tar Heel competitors complete the top 10 in the point standings - Chad Paxton of Troutman, Dustin Mitchell of Pine Level, David Taylor, Scott Autry and Travis Yow, all three from Fayetteville. Jay Sessoms from Stanley, N.C.; Craig Shuffield of Fayetteville, and Justin Labonte (son of two-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Terry Labonte) of Trinity, N.C., are expected to be in action at Volunteer Speedway. Plus racers from around East Tennessee.

The Carolina Clash Super Late Model Series $5,000-to-win, 60-lap Tennessee vs. Carolina Brawl main event highlights the Saturday, June 25 racing program. Also in action will be the Fastrak Racing Series-sanctioned Pro (Crate) Late Model, "Gunslingers of Kingsport" Hobby Stock and Road Warrior divisions.

Adult grandstand admission on Saturday, June 25 is $15, youth (ages 9-15) $10, with 8-and-under admitted free in the grandstands. Pit passes and backside tier-parking $30, regardless of age.

The pit gate will open at 4 p.m., with the grandstands opening at 5 p.m. Hotlaps will get started at 8 p.m. (once the sun begins to set over the track), to be followed by qualifying and then racing action beginning around 9 p.m.

Tell your family, friends, neighbors and co-workers all about racing at Volunteer Speedway. You can’t beat the excitement of an action-packed night of racing at "The Gap!"

Directions to Volunteer Speedway: South on Interstate 81 from Tennessee/Virginia state lines, take Exit 23 (Bulls Gap/Greeneville), then turn right onto Hwy. 11-E at bottom of the exit ramp. Look for track entrance approximately 200 yards on left.

North on Interstate 81 from I-81/I-40 split (East of Knoxville, TN), take Exit 23, then turn left onto Hwy. 11-E at bottom of the exit ramp. Continue underneath the interstate over-pass and track entrance approximately 300 yards ahead on left.
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Contact info for the Carolina Clash Super Late Model Series, and Volunteer Speedway is below:

Larry Lee - Carolina Clash Series President: (910) 263-2285
Alex Cummings - Media/Public Relations: (518) 588-9387
Carolina Clash Super Late Model Series: www.CarolinaClash.com
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Volunteer Speedway (Recording Only): (423) 235-5020 www.VolunteerSpeedway.com
Track Office - Weekdays Only 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.: (423) 378-5942
Phyllis Loven (Track Owner): (423) 676-9081
Robert Walden - Media/Public Relations: (423) 928-9644

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Carolina Clash Super Late Model Series "Tennessee vs. Carolina Brawl - Saturday Night Fight @ The Gap" purse: 1) $5,000; 2) $2,500; 3) $1,600; 4) $1,250; 5) $1,000; 6) $800; 7) $700; 8) $600; 9) $575; 10) $550; 11) $500; 12) $475; 13) $450; 14) $425; 15) $425; 16) $425; 17) $425; 18) $400; 19) $400; 20) $400; 21) $400; 22) $400; 23) $400; 24) $400

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Back to the top. It'll be the best show in the great state of Tennessee as the Carolina Clash regulars make their first appearance in Tennessee. Austin Dillon will also be present to try his best to win the Tennessee vs. Carolina Brawl.

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The Carolina Clash has 11 drivers with perfect attendance after 7 events and 19 drivers are still eligible for the "JE Pistons Chase for the Cup".