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06-02-2015, 12:44 PM
CARTERSVILLE, GA – The cars and stars of the NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series will head to the Great Smoky Mountains this weekend for a pair of races that will remember two dirt late model legendary men. The two races will also be a homecoming for three NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series title contenders.
The first stop will be the $2,000-to-win 2nd Annual Bill Hendren Memorial 40 on Friday night at Tri-County Race Track in Brasstown, NC followed by the $4,000-to-win 4th Annual J.T. Kerr Memorial 40 on Saturday night at 411 Motor Speedway in Seymour, TN.
The defending and two-time NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series National Champion Ronnie Johnson of Chattanooga, TN won both of these races last year to take over the series point lead that he would never relinquish on his way to a second straight $20,000 title. The National Dirt Late Model Hall of Fame Inductee comes into the Mountain Madness weekend this season already with the point lead and one win.
Johnson holds a 66-point lead over Chase Edge of LaFayette, AL going into Rounds 10 and 11 of the 2015 NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series Touring Division schedule. Edge will be looking to redeem a 17th-place finish last year at Tri-County Race Track and an 11th-place finish last year at 411 Motor Speedway and will also be looking for his second win of the season.
There will also be a pair of local favorites that will be taking on new roles this season, as they are now both NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series title contenders and the top two drivers in the battle for the 2015 Cruise With The Champions Rookie of the Year honors.
Ryan King of Seymour, TN is third in the NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series National standings, just 40 points behind Edge, and he also leads the Rookie points. King was the 2012 and 2014 Late Model Champion at 411 Motor Speedway, and will be looking to show what he’s learned on the road at his home track.
Matt Henderson of Loudon, TN will be bringing his #H2 Duayne Hommel Tribute car to Tri-County Race Track on Friday night and 411 Motor Speedway on Saturday night. Henderson is fourth in the NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series point standings and second in the Cruise With The Champions Rookie of the Year standings.
Both Henderson and King have been doing well traveling to tracks they have never been to before. King has one top five and three top ten finishes in nine races, while Henderson has one win, three top five finishes, five top ten finishes and one fast time award this season. Last year, King finished fifth and Henderson took the seventh spot in the J.T. Kerr Memorial Race.
Other top NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series traveling competitors expected this Friday night at Tri-County Race Track and this Saturday night at 411 Motor Speedway include Ryan Crane of Panama City, FL, Cody Martin of Christiana, TN, Justin McRee of Woodstock, AL Marcus Minga of Shannon, MS, Johnny Stokes of Columbus, MS and Michael Blount of Sumrall, MS.
The NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series regulars will face a tough contingent of local favorites at both Tri-County Race Track on Friday night and 411 Motor Speedway on Saturday night.
Tri-County Race Track favorites expected for the $2,000-to-win 2nd Annual Bill Hendren Memorial 40 on Friday night include Jacob Anderson of Murphy, NC, Jacob Grizzle of Blairsville, GA, Paydon Shook of Young Harris, GA, Jamie Oliver of Murphy, NC, Barry Anderson of Andrews, NC, and Brian Kinnersley of Blairsville, GA.
The top local drivers from 411 Motor Speedway expected for the $4,000-to-win 4th Annual J.T. Kerr Memorial 40 on Saturday night include 2013 Late Model Champion Rusty Ballenger of Sevierville, TN, Cory Hedge(not a nice word)(not a nice word)(not a nice word)(not a nice word) of Loudon, TN, Adam Beeler of Knoxville, TN, Marty Calloway of Maynardville, TN, and Greg Martin of Oliver Springs, TN.
On Friday night at Tri-County Race Track, the pit gate opens at 4 p.m. with NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series Pre-Race Registration and Technical Inspection from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. The Drivers Meeting is set for 7 p.m. and racing is scheduled for 7:30 p.m.
Tri-County Race Track is located at 10456 Old U.S. Highway 64 in Brasstown, NC. For more information call 828-837-3815, or visit the track web site at www.tricountyracetrack.com.
On Saturday at 411 Motor Speedway, the pit gate opens at 3 p.m. with NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series Pre-Race Registration and Technical Inspection from 3:30 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. The Drivers Meeting is set for 6:15 p.m., with hot laps beginning immediately after the Drivers Meeting.
411 Motor Speedway is located one mile south of U.S. Highway 441 on U.S. Highway 411 at 632 Maryville Highway, Seymour, TN 37865. For more information call 865-257-7223 or visit the track web site at www.411motorspeedway.net and their Facebook page at 411 Motor Speedway.
For more information and rules about the NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series, visit the series web site at www.nesmithracing.com, or visit the series on Facebook at NeSmith Racing. Becoming a fan of the NeSmith Racing Facebook page will make you eligible for special prizes that will be given away each month. You can follow us on Twitter @NeSmithRacing.
NeSmith Chevrolet, Buick, GMC of Claxton, GA is the Title Sponsor of the NeSmith Late Models. NeSmith Chevrolet, Buick, GMC is the nation’s number one GM Powertrain and Performance Dealer six years running, with free delivery anywhere in the Southeast. Chevrolet Performance Parts is an Official Sponsor of the NeSmith Late Models. Hoosier Racing Tire is the Official Tire Sponsor of the NeSmith Late Models. RockAuto.com is an Official Sponsor of the NeSmith Late Models. Racecar Engineering is the Official Parts Supplier of the NeSmith Late Models. Beyea Headers is the NeSmith Late Model Hard Charger Sponsor. Sunoco Race Fuels is the Official Race Fuel of the NeSmith Late Models. Panama City Cycles is the Official ATV Provider of the NeSmith Late Models. AR Bodies is an Associate Sponsor of the NeSmith Late Models. NeSmith Late Model Contingency Sponsors for 2015 are CrateInsider.Com and Image Screen Printing. 2015 Chassis Sponsors are Trak-Star Race Cars, Warrior Race Cars, Rocket Chassis, GRT Race Cars, TNT Race Cars, and CVR Race Cars.
The first stop will be the $2,000-to-win 2nd Annual Bill Hendren Memorial 40 on Friday night at Tri-County Race Track in Brasstown, NC followed by the $4,000-to-win 4th Annual J.T. Kerr Memorial 40 on Saturday night at 411 Motor Speedway in Seymour, TN.
The defending and two-time NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series National Champion Ronnie Johnson of Chattanooga, TN won both of these races last year to take over the series point lead that he would never relinquish on his way to a second straight $20,000 title. The National Dirt Late Model Hall of Fame Inductee comes into the Mountain Madness weekend this season already with the point lead and one win.
Johnson holds a 66-point lead over Chase Edge of LaFayette, AL going into Rounds 10 and 11 of the 2015 NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series Touring Division schedule. Edge will be looking to redeem a 17th-place finish last year at Tri-County Race Track and an 11th-place finish last year at 411 Motor Speedway and will also be looking for his second win of the season.
There will also be a pair of local favorites that will be taking on new roles this season, as they are now both NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series title contenders and the top two drivers in the battle for the 2015 Cruise With The Champions Rookie of the Year honors.
Ryan King of Seymour, TN is third in the NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series National standings, just 40 points behind Edge, and he also leads the Rookie points. King was the 2012 and 2014 Late Model Champion at 411 Motor Speedway, and will be looking to show what he’s learned on the road at his home track.
Matt Henderson of Loudon, TN will be bringing his #H2 Duayne Hommel Tribute car to Tri-County Race Track on Friday night and 411 Motor Speedway on Saturday night. Henderson is fourth in the NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series point standings and second in the Cruise With The Champions Rookie of the Year standings.
Both Henderson and King have been doing well traveling to tracks they have never been to before. King has one top five and three top ten finishes in nine races, while Henderson has one win, three top five finishes, five top ten finishes and one fast time award this season. Last year, King finished fifth and Henderson took the seventh spot in the J.T. Kerr Memorial Race.
Other top NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series traveling competitors expected this Friday night at Tri-County Race Track and this Saturday night at 411 Motor Speedway include Ryan Crane of Panama City, FL, Cody Martin of Christiana, TN, Justin McRee of Woodstock, AL Marcus Minga of Shannon, MS, Johnny Stokes of Columbus, MS and Michael Blount of Sumrall, MS.
The NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series regulars will face a tough contingent of local favorites at both Tri-County Race Track on Friday night and 411 Motor Speedway on Saturday night.
Tri-County Race Track favorites expected for the $2,000-to-win 2nd Annual Bill Hendren Memorial 40 on Friday night include Jacob Anderson of Murphy, NC, Jacob Grizzle of Blairsville, GA, Paydon Shook of Young Harris, GA, Jamie Oliver of Murphy, NC, Barry Anderson of Andrews, NC, and Brian Kinnersley of Blairsville, GA.
The top local drivers from 411 Motor Speedway expected for the $4,000-to-win 4th Annual J.T. Kerr Memorial 40 on Saturday night include 2013 Late Model Champion Rusty Ballenger of Sevierville, TN, Cory Hedge(not a nice word)(not a nice word)(not a nice word)(not a nice word) of Loudon, TN, Adam Beeler of Knoxville, TN, Marty Calloway of Maynardville, TN, and Greg Martin of Oliver Springs, TN.
On Friday night at Tri-County Race Track, the pit gate opens at 4 p.m. with NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series Pre-Race Registration and Technical Inspection from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. The Drivers Meeting is set for 7 p.m. and racing is scheduled for 7:30 p.m.
Tri-County Race Track is located at 10456 Old U.S. Highway 64 in Brasstown, NC. For more information call 828-837-3815, or visit the track web site at www.tricountyracetrack.com.
On Saturday at 411 Motor Speedway, the pit gate opens at 3 p.m. with NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series Pre-Race Registration and Technical Inspection from 3:30 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. The Drivers Meeting is set for 6:15 p.m., with hot laps beginning immediately after the Drivers Meeting.
411 Motor Speedway is located one mile south of U.S. Highway 441 on U.S. Highway 411 at 632 Maryville Highway, Seymour, TN 37865. For more information call 865-257-7223 or visit the track web site at www.411motorspeedway.net and their Facebook page at 411 Motor Speedway.
For more information and rules about the NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series, visit the series web site at www.nesmithracing.com, or visit the series on Facebook at NeSmith Racing. Becoming a fan of the NeSmith Racing Facebook page will make you eligible for special prizes that will be given away each month. You can follow us on Twitter @NeSmithRacing.
NeSmith Chevrolet, Buick, GMC of Claxton, GA is the Title Sponsor of the NeSmith Late Models. NeSmith Chevrolet, Buick, GMC is the nation’s number one GM Powertrain and Performance Dealer six years running, with free delivery anywhere in the Southeast. Chevrolet Performance Parts is an Official Sponsor of the NeSmith Late Models. Hoosier Racing Tire is the Official Tire Sponsor of the NeSmith Late Models. RockAuto.com is an Official Sponsor of the NeSmith Late Models. Racecar Engineering is the Official Parts Supplier of the NeSmith Late Models. Beyea Headers is the NeSmith Late Model Hard Charger Sponsor. Sunoco Race Fuels is the Official Race Fuel of the NeSmith Late Models. Panama City Cycles is the Official ATV Provider of the NeSmith Late Models. AR Bodies is an Associate Sponsor of the NeSmith Late Models. NeSmith Late Model Contingency Sponsors for 2015 are CrateInsider.Com and Image Screen Printing. 2015 Chassis Sponsors are Trak-Star Race Cars, Warrior Race Cars, Rocket Chassis, GRT Race Cars, TNT Race Cars, and CVR Race Cars.