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09-17-2011, 12:23 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Eric Jacobsen takes home $3,000 to California for STARS VRS thriller at Boyd’s Speedway
RINGGOLD, GA (September 16, 2011)—Eric Jacobsen of Santa Cruz, California became the only repeat winner in 2011 STARS Volunteer Racing Series competition by winning the $3,000 top prize on Friday Night September 16th at Boyd’s Speedway in Ringgold, GA.
The STARS VRS heads to Cleveland (TN) Speedway on Saturday Night September 17th for the Eighth Annual Jimmy Mowery Memorial event, three features on tap for the Super LM’s paying $1,000 to win / $100 to start each 20 lap main.
Further information on the STARS VRS can be obtained by calling (606) 219-1723 or log on to www.racevrs.com .
Unofficial Results (pending tire test results)
Feature Finish: (40 Laps)
1. Eric Jacobsen-Santa Cruz, CA
2. Riley Hickman-Soddy Daisy, TN
3. Chip Brindle-Chatsworth, GA
4. David Payne-Murphy, NC
5. Tim Busha-Boaz, AL
6. Ronnie Johnson-Chattanooga, TN
7. Mike Weeks-Friendsville, TN
8. Brandon Kinzer-Allen, KY
9. Derek Ellis-Chatsworth, GA
10. Kayne Hickman-Soddy Daisy, TN
11. Robert Gant-Pisgah, AL
12. Chuck Proctor-Charlotte, TN
13. Jacob Anderson-Murphy, NC
14. Doug Smith-Harriman, TN
15. Todd Morrow-East Ridge, TN
16. Jacob Grizzle-Blairsville, GA
17. Ross White-Knoxville, TN
18. Josh Putnam-Florence, AL
19. Skip Arp-Georgetown, TN
20. Davy Davis-Tunnel Hill, GA
21. James Gamble-Chattanooga, TN
22. John Owenbey-Cleveland, TN
Failing to make the show included: Tyler King from Ermine, KY; Jamie Oliver from Murphy, NC; Ronnie Lee Hollingsworth from Northport, AL; Jake Knowles from Tyrone, GA; and Brian Hickman from Soddy Daisy, TN
Entries: 27 from six states
Overall Fast Time: Josh Putnam-13:010 seconds (New Track Record)
Consolation Race Winners: Mike Weeks and Tim Busha
Series Provisionals: Doug Smith and John Owenbey
Cautions: 3 (lap 13 as Gamble slowed) (lap 25 as White slowed) and (lap 31 as Grizzle slowed)
Lap Leaders: R Hickman (1-29) Jacobsen (30-40)
Current Series Points (after September 16th)
1. Ross White-1,335
2. Eric Jacobsen-1,215
3. Chip Brindle-765
4. Ronnie Johnson-755
5. Doug Smith-740
6. Vic Hill-590
7. Jacob Grizzle-575
8. Josh Putnam-540
9. Shane Clanton-530
10. Derek Ellis-495
Final 2011 Series Points event-Sat. Sept 17-Cleveland (TN) Speedway-3 features $1,000 to win each
Eric Jacobsen takes home $3,000 to California for STARS VRS thriller at Boyd’s Speedway
RINGGOLD, GA (September 16, 2011)—Eric Jacobsen of Santa Cruz, California became the only repeat winner in 2011 STARS Volunteer Racing Series competition by winning the $3,000 top prize on Friday Night September 16th at Boyd’s Speedway in Ringgold, GA.
The STARS VRS heads to Cleveland (TN) Speedway on Saturday Night September 17th for the Eighth Annual Jimmy Mowery Memorial event, three features on tap for the Super LM’s paying $1,000 to win / $100 to start each 20 lap main.
Further information on the STARS VRS can be obtained by calling (606) 219-1723 or log on to www.racevrs.com .
Unofficial Results (pending tire test results)
Feature Finish: (40 Laps)
1. Eric Jacobsen-Santa Cruz, CA
2. Riley Hickman-Soddy Daisy, TN
3. Chip Brindle-Chatsworth, GA
4. David Payne-Murphy, NC
5. Tim Busha-Boaz, AL
6. Ronnie Johnson-Chattanooga, TN
7. Mike Weeks-Friendsville, TN
8. Brandon Kinzer-Allen, KY
9. Derek Ellis-Chatsworth, GA
10. Kayne Hickman-Soddy Daisy, TN
11. Robert Gant-Pisgah, AL
12. Chuck Proctor-Charlotte, TN
13. Jacob Anderson-Murphy, NC
14. Doug Smith-Harriman, TN
15. Todd Morrow-East Ridge, TN
16. Jacob Grizzle-Blairsville, GA
17. Ross White-Knoxville, TN
18. Josh Putnam-Florence, AL
19. Skip Arp-Georgetown, TN
20. Davy Davis-Tunnel Hill, GA
21. James Gamble-Chattanooga, TN
22. John Owenbey-Cleveland, TN
Failing to make the show included: Tyler King from Ermine, KY; Jamie Oliver from Murphy, NC; Ronnie Lee Hollingsworth from Northport, AL; Jake Knowles from Tyrone, GA; and Brian Hickman from Soddy Daisy, TN
Entries: 27 from six states
Overall Fast Time: Josh Putnam-13:010 seconds (New Track Record)
Consolation Race Winners: Mike Weeks and Tim Busha
Series Provisionals: Doug Smith and John Owenbey
Cautions: 3 (lap 13 as Gamble slowed) (lap 25 as White slowed) and (lap 31 as Grizzle slowed)
Lap Leaders: R Hickman (1-29) Jacobsen (30-40)
Current Series Points (after September 16th)
1. Ross White-1,335
2. Eric Jacobsen-1,215
3. Chip Brindle-765
4. Ronnie Johnson-755
5. Doug Smith-740
6. Vic Hill-590
7. Jacob Grizzle-575
8. Josh Putnam-540
9. Shane Clanton-530
10. Derek Ellis-495
Final 2011 Series Points event-Sat. Sept 17-Cleveland (TN) Speedway-3 features $1,000 to win each