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06-29-2023, 01:17 PM
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June 29, 2023
Rescheduled Lil’ Bill Corum Memorial to Shell Out $21,000 on Monday, July 3 at Tazewell Speedway
(TAZEWELL, TENNESSEE) On Monday evening, July 3, the 3rd edition of the Lil’ Bill Corum Memorial, which was rained-out back on April 8, will take center stage at Tazewell Speedway. The Schaeffer’s Oil Spring Nationals Series and Iron-Man Racing Series will co-sanction the contest, which will carry a $21,000 winner’s check out of a $64,000 total purse. In addition, a $2,100 Fast Time Award has been posted by the track courtesy of Toyota Knoxville for drivers that pre-entered for the event prior to March 29. The Sportsman Late Model ($1,000 to win) and Classic Car ($600 to win) divisions will join the ground-pounding Super Late Models at the high-banked venue. There will also be a huge fireworks show during intermission.
Adult grandstand admission on Monday will be $30.00, while kids 9 and under will be admitted into the stands for FREE. Pit admission will be $45.00 for adults and $35.00 for children ages 12 and under. There are also a limited number of camping spots with electric (first come, first serve) available on the grounds for $25.00 nightly. The pit gates will swing open at the Tazewell, Tennessee oval starting at 2:00pm, while the grandstands will start to allow patrons into the hillside bleachers starting at 5:00pm. The drivers meeting is slated for 7:00pm with hot laps and time trials beginning at 7:45pm.
These 18 pre-entered drivers are eligible for the $2,100 Fast Time Award that is courtesy of Toyota Knoxville: Tyler Erb, Austin Neely, Steve Smith, Ricky Weiss, David Payne, Stacy Boles, Brian Shockley, Dale McDowell, Jimmy Owens, Dakotah Knuckles, Ryan King, Mack McCarter, Brandon Overton, Ross Bailes, John Llewellyn, Jason Trammell, Carson Ferguson, and Michael Chilton. Any other driver is still welcome to enter the $21,000 to win, 75-lap mega-event, but will not be eligible for the Fast Time bonus money.
Jonathan Davenport won the inaugural version of the Lil’ Bill Corum Memorial back in 2021 over a top five that included runner-up Kyle Larson, Tyler Erb, Dale McDowell, and Donald McIntosh. Chris Madden added his name to the winner’s list in 2022 by besting Ricky Weiss, Dale McDowell, Scott Bloomquist, and Dakotah Knuckles.
Monday’s single-day program memorializes Lil’ Bill Corum, who was the winner of more than 300 races and is a Hall of Fame member at three different racetracks. His career spanned from 1959 through 1989 in east Tennessee and north Georgia and he won the first event at Knoxville Raceway, was a two-time winner of the ‘Tennessee Dirt Track Championship,’ and he captured the NDRA’s Strohs 100 at Atomic Motor Speedway in 1981. Corum also competed in the only ARCA race that was held at 411 Motor Speedway in Seymour, Tennessee - finishing third in 1973. He collected track championships at 411 Motor Speedway, Atomic Motor Speedway, Tazewell Speedway, Knoxville Raceway, Ashway Speedway, Appalachian Speedway, and Newport Speedway.
Tazewell Speedway is located at 1400 Bacchus Road in Tazewell, Tennessee. If you can’t make it to the track, we invite you to watch all of the action LIVE on FloRacing at https://flosports.link/3YNyY0y. For additional information, please call the track at 423-626-2222 or log onto their official website at www.TazewellSpeedway.net.
Tire Rule for Tazewell Speedway on July 3:
Left Front: Open
Right Front: Hoosier NLMT 2, 3 or Any 1350 / 1600 - American Racer 44, 48, 56
Left Rear: Hoosier NLMT 2, 3 or Crate 21 / 55 - American Racer 44, 48, 56
Right Rear: Hoosier NLMT 3, 4 or Crate 21 / 55 - American Racer 48, 56
Body rules and the Droop Rule will be the same as those agreed on by both the World of Outlaws Late Model Series and the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series - among others. The entry fee will be $150.00 for the Lil’ Bill Corum Memorial and transponders will be available to rent at the racetrack. Any driver not advancing into the feature field will receive $75.00 in tow money.
Purse for Tazewell Speedway on July 3 (75 Laps):
1. $21,000, 2. $10,000, 3. $6,000, 4. $4,000, 5. $3,000, 6. $2,000, 7. $1,500, 8. $1,400, 9. $1,300, 10. $1,200, 11. $1,150, 12. $1,090, 13. $1,080, 14. $1,070, 15. $1,060, 16. $1,050, 17. $1,040, 18. $1,030, 19. $1,020, 20. $1,010, 21. $1,000, 22. $1,000 - - - $64,000 TOTAL
Final Schaeffer’s Oil Spring Nationals Series Point Standings:
1. Carson Ferguson - 1546
2. Ross Bailes - 1520
3. Kenny Collins - 1466
4. Haiden Cowan - 1454
5. Caden Mullinax - 1398
6. David McCoy - 1392
7. Sam Seawright - 1383
8. Dale McDowell - 1182
9. Austin Horton - 1096
10. Benji Hicks - 1096
2023 Schaeffer’s Oil Spring Nationals Series Schedule:
Friday, March 3 | Swainsboro Raceway, Swainsboro, GA | BRANDON OVERTON
Saturday, March 4 | Senoia Raceway, Senoia, GA | WIL HERRINGTON
Friday, March 10 | North Georgia Speedway, Chatsworth, GA | PPD TO MAY 27
Saturday, March 11 | 411 Motor Speedway, Seymour, TN | CORY HEDGEC0CK
Friday, March 31 | Buckshot Speedway, Clanton, AL | JOSEPH JOINER
Saturday, April 1 | East AL Motor Speedway, Phenix City, AL | BRANDON OVERTON
Friday, April 7 | Wythe Raceway, Rural Retreat, VA | RAINED OUT
Saturday, April 8 | Tazewell Speedway, Tazewell, TN | PPD TO JULY 3
Thursday, April 27 | Crossville Speedway, Crossville, TN | RAINED OUT
Friday, April 28 | Lake Cumberland Speedway, Burnside, KY | RAINED OUT
Saturday, April 29 | Clarksville Speedway, Clarksville, TN | RAINED OUT
Friday, May 5 | Tri-County Race Track, Brasstown, NC | CARSON FERGUSON
Saturday, May 6 | Rome Speedway, Rome, GA | DALE MCDOWELL
Friday, May 26 | I-75 Raceway, Sweetwater, TN | CARSON FERGUSON
Saturday, May 27 | North Georgia Speedway, Chatsworth, GA | DALE MCDOWELL
Sunday, May 28 | Duck River Raceway Park, Wheel, TN | DALE MCDOWELL
Monday, July 3 | Tazewell Speedway, Tazewell, TN | $21,000 to win **
* All races to be shown LIVE on FloRacing
** Non-Points Race
For more information on the Schaeffer’s Oil Spring Nationals Series presented by Coltman Farms Racing and fueled by Sunoco Race Fuels, please point your Internet browser to www.SouthernNationalsSeries.com or feel free to call series promoter Ray Cook at 828-360-5353. You can also follow us across social media platforms on facebook.com/southernnationalsseries and on Twitter @sonationals.
The Spring Nationals Series would like to thank all of our marketing partners including: Schaeffer’s Oil & Specialized Lubricants, Coltman Farms Racing, Sunoco Race Fuels, American Race Tires, Delph Communications, E-Z-GO, Vidalia Powersports, Arizona Sport Shirts, Boyd Bilt Fabrication, Capital Race Cars, Collins Signs, DirtCarLift.com, DirtonDirt.com, FK Rod Ends, Hoosier Racing Tire, MasterSbilt Race Cars, SFP Performance Systems, The Joie of Seating, The Steering Buddy, Vic Hill Racing Engines, and Wiles Driveshafts.
About Schaeffer’s Oil & Specialized Lubricants:
Schaeffer's Specialized Lubricants: synthetic motor oils, hydraulic fluids, and diesel fuel additives have achieved a world-class reputation for improving engine performance and fuel economy, but their diverse product line includes all types of industrial lubricants, industrial greases, and industrial oils as well as specialty items like their chain lubes and degreasers. Founded in 1839, their philosophy is to provide advanced lubricants for improved performance, reliability, and fuel economy. Learn more or find a rep near you at www.SchaefferOil.com.
Media Contact: Ryan Delph - Delph Communications
www.DelphCommunications.com
June 29, 2023
Rescheduled Lil’ Bill Corum Memorial to Shell Out $21,000 on Monday, July 3 at Tazewell Speedway
(TAZEWELL, TENNESSEE) On Monday evening, July 3, the 3rd edition of the Lil’ Bill Corum Memorial, which was rained-out back on April 8, will take center stage at Tazewell Speedway. The Schaeffer’s Oil Spring Nationals Series and Iron-Man Racing Series will co-sanction the contest, which will carry a $21,000 winner’s check out of a $64,000 total purse. In addition, a $2,100 Fast Time Award has been posted by the track courtesy of Toyota Knoxville for drivers that pre-entered for the event prior to March 29. The Sportsman Late Model ($1,000 to win) and Classic Car ($600 to win) divisions will join the ground-pounding Super Late Models at the high-banked venue. There will also be a huge fireworks show during intermission.
Adult grandstand admission on Monday will be $30.00, while kids 9 and under will be admitted into the stands for FREE. Pit admission will be $45.00 for adults and $35.00 for children ages 12 and under. There are also a limited number of camping spots with electric (first come, first serve) available on the grounds for $25.00 nightly. The pit gates will swing open at the Tazewell, Tennessee oval starting at 2:00pm, while the grandstands will start to allow patrons into the hillside bleachers starting at 5:00pm. The drivers meeting is slated for 7:00pm with hot laps and time trials beginning at 7:45pm.
These 18 pre-entered drivers are eligible for the $2,100 Fast Time Award that is courtesy of Toyota Knoxville: Tyler Erb, Austin Neely, Steve Smith, Ricky Weiss, David Payne, Stacy Boles, Brian Shockley, Dale McDowell, Jimmy Owens, Dakotah Knuckles, Ryan King, Mack McCarter, Brandon Overton, Ross Bailes, John Llewellyn, Jason Trammell, Carson Ferguson, and Michael Chilton. Any other driver is still welcome to enter the $21,000 to win, 75-lap mega-event, but will not be eligible for the Fast Time bonus money.
Jonathan Davenport won the inaugural version of the Lil’ Bill Corum Memorial back in 2021 over a top five that included runner-up Kyle Larson, Tyler Erb, Dale McDowell, and Donald McIntosh. Chris Madden added his name to the winner’s list in 2022 by besting Ricky Weiss, Dale McDowell, Scott Bloomquist, and Dakotah Knuckles.
Monday’s single-day program memorializes Lil’ Bill Corum, who was the winner of more than 300 races and is a Hall of Fame member at three different racetracks. His career spanned from 1959 through 1989 in east Tennessee and north Georgia and he won the first event at Knoxville Raceway, was a two-time winner of the ‘Tennessee Dirt Track Championship,’ and he captured the NDRA’s Strohs 100 at Atomic Motor Speedway in 1981. Corum also competed in the only ARCA race that was held at 411 Motor Speedway in Seymour, Tennessee - finishing third in 1973. He collected track championships at 411 Motor Speedway, Atomic Motor Speedway, Tazewell Speedway, Knoxville Raceway, Ashway Speedway, Appalachian Speedway, and Newport Speedway.
Tazewell Speedway is located at 1400 Bacchus Road in Tazewell, Tennessee. If you can’t make it to the track, we invite you to watch all of the action LIVE on FloRacing at https://flosports.link/3YNyY0y. For additional information, please call the track at 423-626-2222 or log onto their official website at www.TazewellSpeedway.net.
Tire Rule for Tazewell Speedway on July 3:
Left Front: Open
Right Front: Hoosier NLMT 2, 3 or Any 1350 / 1600 - American Racer 44, 48, 56
Left Rear: Hoosier NLMT 2, 3 or Crate 21 / 55 - American Racer 44, 48, 56
Right Rear: Hoosier NLMT 3, 4 or Crate 21 / 55 - American Racer 48, 56
Body rules and the Droop Rule will be the same as those agreed on by both the World of Outlaws Late Model Series and the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series - among others. The entry fee will be $150.00 for the Lil’ Bill Corum Memorial and transponders will be available to rent at the racetrack. Any driver not advancing into the feature field will receive $75.00 in tow money.
Purse for Tazewell Speedway on July 3 (75 Laps):
1. $21,000, 2. $10,000, 3. $6,000, 4. $4,000, 5. $3,000, 6. $2,000, 7. $1,500, 8. $1,400, 9. $1,300, 10. $1,200, 11. $1,150, 12. $1,090, 13. $1,080, 14. $1,070, 15. $1,060, 16. $1,050, 17. $1,040, 18. $1,030, 19. $1,020, 20. $1,010, 21. $1,000, 22. $1,000 - - - $64,000 TOTAL
Final Schaeffer’s Oil Spring Nationals Series Point Standings:
1. Carson Ferguson - 1546
2. Ross Bailes - 1520
3. Kenny Collins - 1466
4. Haiden Cowan - 1454
5. Caden Mullinax - 1398
6. David McCoy - 1392
7. Sam Seawright - 1383
8. Dale McDowell - 1182
9. Austin Horton - 1096
10. Benji Hicks - 1096
2023 Schaeffer’s Oil Spring Nationals Series Schedule:
Friday, March 3 | Swainsboro Raceway, Swainsboro, GA | BRANDON OVERTON
Saturday, March 4 | Senoia Raceway, Senoia, GA | WIL HERRINGTON
Friday, March 10 | North Georgia Speedway, Chatsworth, GA | PPD TO MAY 27
Saturday, March 11 | 411 Motor Speedway, Seymour, TN | CORY HEDGEC0CK
Friday, March 31 | Buckshot Speedway, Clanton, AL | JOSEPH JOINER
Saturday, April 1 | East AL Motor Speedway, Phenix City, AL | BRANDON OVERTON
Friday, April 7 | Wythe Raceway, Rural Retreat, VA | RAINED OUT
Saturday, April 8 | Tazewell Speedway, Tazewell, TN | PPD TO JULY 3
Thursday, April 27 | Crossville Speedway, Crossville, TN | RAINED OUT
Friday, April 28 | Lake Cumberland Speedway, Burnside, KY | RAINED OUT
Saturday, April 29 | Clarksville Speedway, Clarksville, TN | RAINED OUT
Friday, May 5 | Tri-County Race Track, Brasstown, NC | CARSON FERGUSON
Saturday, May 6 | Rome Speedway, Rome, GA | DALE MCDOWELL
Friday, May 26 | I-75 Raceway, Sweetwater, TN | CARSON FERGUSON
Saturday, May 27 | North Georgia Speedway, Chatsworth, GA | DALE MCDOWELL
Sunday, May 28 | Duck River Raceway Park, Wheel, TN | DALE MCDOWELL
Monday, July 3 | Tazewell Speedway, Tazewell, TN | $21,000 to win **
* All races to be shown LIVE on FloRacing
** Non-Points Race
For more information on the Schaeffer’s Oil Spring Nationals Series presented by Coltman Farms Racing and fueled by Sunoco Race Fuels, please point your Internet browser to www.SouthernNationalsSeries.com or feel free to call series promoter Ray Cook at 828-360-5353. You can also follow us across social media platforms on facebook.com/southernnationalsseries and on Twitter @sonationals.
The Spring Nationals Series would like to thank all of our marketing partners including: Schaeffer’s Oil & Specialized Lubricants, Coltman Farms Racing, Sunoco Race Fuels, American Race Tires, Delph Communications, E-Z-GO, Vidalia Powersports, Arizona Sport Shirts, Boyd Bilt Fabrication, Capital Race Cars, Collins Signs, DirtCarLift.com, DirtonDirt.com, FK Rod Ends, Hoosier Racing Tire, MasterSbilt Race Cars, SFP Performance Systems, The Joie of Seating, The Steering Buddy, Vic Hill Racing Engines, and Wiles Driveshafts.
About Schaeffer’s Oil & Specialized Lubricants:
Schaeffer's Specialized Lubricants: synthetic motor oils, hydraulic fluids, and diesel fuel additives have achieved a world-class reputation for improving engine performance and fuel economy, but their diverse product line includes all types of industrial lubricants, industrial greases, and industrial oils as well as specialty items like their chain lubes and degreasers. Founded in 1839, their philosophy is to provide advanced lubricants for improved performance, reliability, and fuel economy. Learn more or find a rep near you at www.SchaefferOil.com.
Media Contact: Ryan Delph - Delph Communications
www.DelphCommunications.com