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MRM
07-28-2014, 12:17 PM
Tazewell Speedway hosts Southern Nationals finale
By Michael Moats - MRM Media Services
July 28, 2014

Tazewell, Tennessee - For the 10th straight year, Tazewell Speedway will host the final race of the Schaeffer Oil Southern Nationals presented by Old Man's Garage. The 10-race, thirteen day miniseries will conclude on Saturday, August 2 with a 53-lap, $5,300 to win race that could decide this year's championship.

Four-time Southern Nationals champion Chris Madden is one of the favorites for this year's title. Several area drivers are in title contention including Vic Hill, Stacy Boles, and Billy Ogle Jr. Others chasing series points are Eric Jacobsen, Austin Smith, Donald McIntosh, Anthony Burroughs, and Australia's Craig Vosbergen.

The format for the Schaeffer Oil Southern Nationals is the same as last year. The top four qualifiers will be locked into the feature event with starting positions being determined by the Performance Rod & Custom Dash. Consolation races will determine the remaining spots for the feature.

Also racing on Saturday will be the sportsman, pure streets, four cylinders, and classic cars. The Tazewell Late Models and modified streets will have the night off.

General admission tickets are $20 for adults with kids 9 and under admitted free with a paying adult. Pit passes are $35. Pit gates open at 3:00 and grandstand gates open at 5:00. Racing will start at 7:45.

The Tazewell Motor Lodge is the official host hotel for Tazewell Speedway. Go to www.tazewellmotorlodge.com for their web site or call 423-626-7229 to make a reservation.

Media credentials must be submitted by Friday, August 1 at 12 noon to Michael Moats at mrm4@comcast.net. Freelance reporters and photographers must be with an established media outlet. The media outlet must submit the credential request for approval.

Tazewell Speedway is located just two miles northwest of Tazewell, Tennessee. Going north on US 25-E, turn right and then left onto Bacchus Rd, and then 1.8 miles north, then .8 miles west and the race track is located on the left. For additional information, visit www.TazewellSpeedway.net or call 865-626-2222.

MRM
08-02-2014, 12:29 PM
Come out on tonight for the final race of the Southern Nationals for 2014. All information on the web site has been corrected and updated.