Ben Shelton
04-16-2019, 09:53 PM
For Immediate Release
Contact: Ben Shelton (msrmafia@gmail.com)
April 16, 2019
Rodney Sanders Tops Cajun Clash Opener at Ark-La-Tex Speedway
Continues to Lead USMTS National Championship Standings
Happy, Texas (04/16/19) – For the second-straight week Rodney visited Victory Lane with the United States Modified Touring Series (USMTS). His latest win came on Thursday night at Ark-La-Tex Speedway in his Wichita Tank Racing No. 20 Kenny’s Tile/ ARMI Contractors/ MB Customs Modified.
He picked up a $2,500 payday for his efforts.
“First, I’ve got to thank USMTS officials for changing the format for the weekend from one big show to three individual shows, when they saw that Saturday’s weather looked awful. Instead of getting part of the show in, we were able to compete in two full shows, so that was really nice,” Sanders said. “We had a good car all weekend. Thursday night we got the win, and Friday night it looked we were pretty much guaranteed a podium finish before we had the flat. It was a tough break, but that’s just racing. We’ll put it behind us and get set for the next one.”
On Thursday evening Rodney Sanders was one of 44 United States Modified Touring Series (USMTS) entries signed in at Ark-La-Tex Speedway (Vivian, Louisiana) for the opening night of the seventh annual Cajun Clash presented by Horseshoe Bossier City. Passing three cars in his heat, Sanders reeled in a third-place finish, positioning him second on the starting grid for the opening night feature.
After jumping out to a comfortable lead for the first 33 circuits, Rodney withstood challenges from Cade Dillard, after a late-race caution, to pick up his third win of the season. Topping Dillard, Lucas Schott, Zack VanderBeek, and Ryan Gustin at the line, Sanders claimed a $2,500 payday.
The following night, Sanders gained two spots in his heat race to pick up the 8-lap victory. Starting the $3,000-to-win A-Main in the fifth position, Rodney unfortunately suffered a flat-tire on lap-37, while running in third, that dropped him back to an 18th-place finish
Saturday’s $5,000-to-win finale fell victim to Mother Nature.
Rodney continues to sit atop of the USMTS National Championship standings. For more results from these events as well as the complete series standings, please visit www.USMTS.com .
Sanders is currently unsure if he’ll race anywhere this weekend. Any schedule additions will be available at www.RodneySandersRacing.net .
Rodney Sanders would like to thank all of his sponsors including Wichita Tank Racing, Armi, Swan Energy, Mesilla Valley Transportation, S&S Fishing and Rental, Kenny’s Tile, MB Customs, Hatfield Race Engines, Hibner Logging, Bergman Tax and Accounting, Paulson Rock Products, Integra Shocks, Swift Springs, FK Rod Ends, CMD Race Shocks, Wehrs Machine, 87 Automotive, Keyser Manufacturing, Allstar Performance, Speedway Motors, Beyea Headers, Rodney Sanders Racing, Day Motorsports, Driven Race Oil, C&R Radiators, Real Wheels, Palmer Painting, Deatherage Opticians, Wilwood Brakes, PEM Rearends, Winning Edge Carburetors, VP Race Fuels, McCartney Welding, Simpson Race Products and MSRMafia.com Marketing Services.
For more information on Rodney Sanders, please visit www.RodneySandersRacing.net .
Contact: Ben Shelton (msrmafia@gmail.com)
April 16, 2019
Rodney Sanders Tops Cajun Clash Opener at Ark-La-Tex Speedway
Continues to Lead USMTS National Championship Standings
Happy, Texas (04/16/19) – For the second-straight week Rodney visited Victory Lane with the United States Modified Touring Series (USMTS). His latest win came on Thursday night at Ark-La-Tex Speedway in his Wichita Tank Racing No. 20 Kenny’s Tile/ ARMI Contractors/ MB Customs Modified.
He picked up a $2,500 payday for his efforts.
“First, I’ve got to thank USMTS officials for changing the format for the weekend from one big show to three individual shows, when they saw that Saturday’s weather looked awful. Instead of getting part of the show in, we were able to compete in two full shows, so that was really nice,” Sanders said. “We had a good car all weekend. Thursday night we got the win, and Friday night it looked we were pretty much guaranteed a podium finish before we had the flat. It was a tough break, but that’s just racing. We’ll put it behind us and get set for the next one.”
On Thursday evening Rodney Sanders was one of 44 United States Modified Touring Series (USMTS) entries signed in at Ark-La-Tex Speedway (Vivian, Louisiana) for the opening night of the seventh annual Cajun Clash presented by Horseshoe Bossier City. Passing three cars in his heat, Sanders reeled in a third-place finish, positioning him second on the starting grid for the opening night feature.
After jumping out to a comfortable lead for the first 33 circuits, Rodney withstood challenges from Cade Dillard, after a late-race caution, to pick up his third win of the season. Topping Dillard, Lucas Schott, Zack VanderBeek, and Ryan Gustin at the line, Sanders claimed a $2,500 payday.
The following night, Sanders gained two spots in his heat race to pick up the 8-lap victory. Starting the $3,000-to-win A-Main in the fifth position, Rodney unfortunately suffered a flat-tire on lap-37, while running in third, that dropped him back to an 18th-place finish
Saturday’s $5,000-to-win finale fell victim to Mother Nature.
Rodney continues to sit atop of the USMTS National Championship standings. For more results from these events as well as the complete series standings, please visit www.USMTS.com .
Sanders is currently unsure if he’ll race anywhere this weekend. Any schedule additions will be available at www.RodneySandersRacing.net .
Rodney Sanders would like to thank all of his sponsors including Wichita Tank Racing, Armi, Swan Energy, Mesilla Valley Transportation, S&S Fishing and Rental, Kenny’s Tile, MB Customs, Hatfield Race Engines, Hibner Logging, Bergman Tax and Accounting, Paulson Rock Products, Integra Shocks, Swift Springs, FK Rod Ends, CMD Race Shocks, Wehrs Machine, 87 Automotive, Keyser Manufacturing, Allstar Performance, Speedway Motors, Beyea Headers, Rodney Sanders Racing, Day Motorsports, Driven Race Oil, C&R Radiators, Real Wheels, Palmer Painting, Deatherage Opticians, Wilwood Brakes, PEM Rearends, Winning Edge Carburetors, VP Race Fuels, McCartney Welding, Simpson Race Products and MSRMafia.com Marketing Services.
For more information on Rodney Sanders, please visit www.RodneySandersRacing.net .