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04-26-2015, 02:00 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Casey Roberts Hustles to Second Spring Nationals Series Victory at Smoky Mountain
By Chris Tilley, Series P.R. Coordinator
MARYVILLE, TN (April 25, 2015)—After being rained out, froze out and even snowed out since March 13, the Old Man’s Garage Spring Nationals Series by Schaeffer’s Oil finally got back to racing action at Smoky Mountain Speedway and Casey Roberts would come out victorious in his second career series win.
Roberts collected $6,000 for the victory while driving the Cushman Paint & Body and M&S Concrete sponsored Longhorn Chassis. Roberts crossed the line ahead of Jimmy Owens, Dale McDowell, Mike Marlar and thirteenth starting Chris Madden.
Dash winner Casey Roberts and Tommy Kerr brought the field down to the green flag for the start of the 50-lapper with Kerr jumping to the lead down the back chute. Roberts would tuck into second spot and fast qualifier Mike Marlar held down the third spot. By the fourth lap, 13th starting Chris Madden would work his way up three spots to the tenth position and would close on the ninth spot.
On the seventh lap, Austin Smith would slowly make his way around the third and fourth corner and exit the speedway, ending his night. The next lap, Kerr’s lead would shrink to two car lengths as lapped traffic would slow the Maryville, Tenn. driver and allow Roberts to close in. On lap 10, third place runner Mike Marlar would brush the wall in turn one but would regain his composure and hold the third position over McDowell.
On lap 11, Roberts would make his move on the low side coming off turn two and take the lead but officially lead starting on the 12th circuit. Five laps later, Roberts held an eight car length lead over the second place car.
On the lap 19 restart, McDowell would make the inside move on Kerr to take the second position. By the 25th lap, Roberts would again stretch that lead out to about 15 car lengths. Meanwhile, former Modified aces Mike Marlar and Jimmy Owens would battle for the fourth spot, swapping the position numerous times for about ten laps. Owens would complete the pass on the 30th circuit and set his sights for the third spot of McDowell.
By the 42nd lap and restart, Donald McIntosh, who started tenth and had worked his way into the third position at one time, lost two spots on the restart and allowed Owens to get up on the high side of the speedway and set his sights on McDowell for second spot. Owens and McDowell would battle and Owens would slip into the second spot with just six laps to go. Owens had a good run going but wouldn’t be enough as Roberts would cross the line in almost a full second ahead of “The Newport Nightmare” for the win.
Five yellow flags slowed the field. On lap 19, Jason Welshan slowed on the backstretch. On the 42nd lap, Tommy Kerr would have a right rear flat tire and take it pit side. On the restart, Chris Wilson stopped his mount in turn three. On Lap 44, Stacy Boles would slam the turn two wall and on the restart, Mark Dotson would spin on the back chute.
The Old Man’s Garage Spring Nationals Series will return to action next week with a double-header in East Tennessee. Friday Night May 1 the series will race at the Cleveland Speedway in Cleveland, Tenn. paying $4,000-to-win for the “Spring Fling” event and on Saturday Night May 2nd the series will roll into Gary Hall’s Tazewell Speedway in Tazewell, Tenn. for a 50-lap $6,000-to-win event.
Feature Results of Second Annual Tennessee Tipoff Classic at Smoky Mountain Speedway:
1. Casey Roberts-Toccoa, Ga,
2. Jimmy Owens-Newport, Tenn.
3. Dale McDowell-Chickamauga, Ga.
4. Mike Marlar-Winfield, Tenn.
5. Chris Madden-Gray Court, S.C.
6. Donald McIntosh-Dawsonville, Ga.
7. Billy Ogle Jr.-Knoxville, Tenn.
8. Roger Best-Louisville, Tenn.
9. Jeff Wolfenbarger-Clinton, Tenn.
10. Mark Dotson-Cameron, Mo.
11. Joey Coulter-Concord, N.C.
12. Ryan King-Seymour, Tenn.
13. Stacy Boles-Clinton, Tenn.
14. Skylar Marlar-Winfield, Tenn.
15. Tommy Kerr-Maryville, Tenn.
16. Chris Wilson-Crossville, Tenn.
17. Chad Ogle-Sevierville, Tenn.
18. David Payne-Murphy, N.C.
19. Skip Arp-Georgetown, Tenn.
20. David Crabtree-Maryville, Tenn.
21. Mark Vineyard-Powell, Tenn.
22. Jason Welshan-Maryville, Tenn.
23. Austin Smith-Cedartown, Ga.
Time of Race: 30 minutes, 29 seconds.
Margin of Victory: 00.932 seconds
Yellow Flags: Five (laps 19, 42, 42RS, 44, 44RS)
Red Flags: None
Lap Leaders: Kerr (1-11) Roberts (12-50)
Entries: 23
FK Rod Ends Overall Fast Time ($100): Mike Marlar-16.533 seconds
Dash Finish: Casey Roberts, Tommy Kerr, Stacy Boles, Mike Marlar
Last Chance Race One Finish (8 Laps): Jimmy Owens, David Crabtree, Skip Arp, Roger Best, Chris Madden, Skylar Marlar, Ryan King, Jeff Wolfenbarger, Austin Smith, Joey Coulter (DNS).
Last Chance Race Two Finish (8 Laps): Dale McDowell, David Payne, Donald McIntosh, Jason Welshan, Billy Ogle Jr., Chad Ogle, Chris Wilson, Mark Dotson, Mark Vineyard.
Current Series Points (after April 25):
1. Chris Madden-265
2. Donald McIntosh-263
3. Billy Ogle Jr.-261
4. Stacy Boles-249
5. David Payne-239
6. Austin Smith-229
7. Casey Roberts-200
8. Jimmy Owens-196
9. Dale McDowell-194
10. Mike Marlar-192
Casey Roberts Hustles to Second Spring Nationals Series Victory at Smoky Mountain
By Chris Tilley, Series P.R. Coordinator
MARYVILLE, TN (April 25, 2015)—After being rained out, froze out and even snowed out since March 13, the Old Man’s Garage Spring Nationals Series by Schaeffer’s Oil finally got back to racing action at Smoky Mountain Speedway and Casey Roberts would come out victorious in his second career series win.
Roberts collected $6,000 for the victory while driving the Cushman Paint & Body and M&S Concrete sponsored Longhorn Chassis. Roberts crossed the line ahead of Jimmy Owens, Dale McDowell, Mike Marlar and thirteenth starting Chris Madden.
Dash winner Casey Roberts and Tommy Kerr brought the field down to the green flag for the start of the 50-lapper with Kerr jumping to the lead down the back chute. Roberts would tuck into second spot and fast qualifier Mike Marlar held down the third spot. By the fourth lap, 13th starting Chris Madden would work his way up three spots to the tenth position and would close on the ninth spot.
On the seventh lap, Austin Smith would slowly make his way around the third and fourth corner and exit the speedway, ending his night. The next lap, Kerr’s lead would shrink to two car lengths as lapped traffic would slow the Maryville, Tenn. driver and allow Roberts to close in. On lap 10, third place runner Mike Marlar would brush the wall in turn one but would regain his composure and hold the third position over McDowell.
On lap 11, Roberts would make his move on the low side coming off turn two and take the lead but officially lead starting on the 12th circuit. Five laps later, Roberts held an eight car length lead over the second place car.
On the lap 19 restart, McDowell would make the inside move on Kerr to take the second position. By the 25th lap, Roberts would again stretch that lead out to about 15 car lengths. Meanwhile, former Modified aces Mike Marlar and Jimmy Owens would battle for the fourth spot, swapping the position numerous times for about ten laps. Owens would complete the pass on the 30th circuit and set his sights for the third spot of McDowell.
By the 42nd lap and restart, Donald McIntosh, who started tenth and had worked his way into the third position at one time, lost two spots on the restart and allowed Owens to get up on the high side of the speedway and set his sights on McDowell for second spot. Owens and McDowell would battle and Owens would slip into the second spot with just six laps to go. Owens had a good run going but wouldn’t be enough as Roberts would cross the line in almost a full second ahead of “The Newport Nightmare” for the win.
Five yellow flags slowed the field. On lap 19, Jason Welshan slowed on the backstretch. On the 42nd lap, Tommy Kerr would have a right rear flat tire and take it pit side. On the restart, Chris Wilson stopped his mount in turn three. On Lap 44, Stacy Boles would slam the turn two wall and on the restart, Mark Dotson would spin on the back chute.
The Old Man’s Garage Spring Nationals Series will return to action next week with a double-header in East Tennessee. Friday Night May 1 the series will race at the Cleveland Speedway in Cleveland, Tenn. paying $4,000-to-win for the “Spring Fling” event and on Saturday Night May 2nd the series will roll into Gary Hall’s Tazewell Speedway in Tazewell, Tenn. for a 50-lap $6,000-to-win event.
Feature Results of Second Annual Tennessee Tipoff Classic at Smoky Mountain Speedway:
1. Casey Roberts-Toccoa, Ga,
2. Jimmy Owens-Newport, Tenn.
3. Dale McDowell-Chickamauga, Ga.
4. Mike Marlar-Winfield, Tenn.
5. Chris Madden-Gray Court, S.C.
6. Donald McIntosh-Dawsonville, Ga.
7. Billy Ogle Jr.-Knoxville, Tenn.
8. Roger Best-Louisville, Tenn.
9. Jeff Wolfenbarger-Clinton, Tenn.
10. Mark Dotson-Cameron, Mo.
11. Joey Coulter-Concord, N.C.
12. Ryan King-Seymour, Tenn.
13. Stacy Boles-Clinton, Tenn.
14. Skylar Marlar-Winfield, Tenn.
15. Tommy Kerr-Maryville, Tenn.
16. Chris Wilson-Crossville, Tenn.
17. Chad Ogle-Sevierville, Tenn.
18. David Payne-Murphy, N.C.
19. Skip Arp-Georgetown, Tenn.
20. David Crabtree-Maryville, Tenn.
21. Mark Vineyard-Powell, Tenn.
22. Jason Welshan-Maryville, Tenn.
23. Austin Smith-Cedartown, Ga.
Time of Race: 30 minutes, 29 seconds.
Margin of Victory: 00.932 seconds
Yellow Flags: Five (laps 19, 42, 42RS, 44, 44RS)
Red Flags: None
Lap Leaders: Kerr (1-11) Roberts (12-50)
Entries: 23
FK Rod Ends Overall Fast Time ($100): Mike Marlar-16.533 seconds
Dash Finish: Casey Roberts, Tommy Kerr, Stacy Boles, Mike Marlar
Last Chance Race One Finish (8 Laps): Jimmy Owens, David Crabtree, Skip Arp, Roger Best, Chris Madden, Skylar Marlar, Ryan King, Jeff Wolfenbarger, Austin Smith, Joey Coulter (DNS).
Last Chance Race Two Finish (8 Laps): Dale McDowell, David Payne, Donald McIntosh, Jason Welshan, Billy Ogle Jr., Chad Ogle, Chris Wilson, Mark Dotson, Mark Vineyard.
Current Series Points (after April 25):
1. Chris Madden-265
2. Donald McIntosh-263
3. Billy Ogle Jr.-261
4. Stacy Boles-249
5. David Payne-239
6. Austin Smith-229
7. Casey Roberts-200
8. Jimmy Owens-196
9. Dale McDowell-194
10. Mike Marlar-192