DelphComm
07-18-2023, 01:12 PM
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July 18, 2023
Southern Nationals Contest at I-75 Raceway Postponed Until Wednesday, July 19 Due to Impending Storms
(SWEETWATER, TENNESSEE) With strong storms building to the west and the increasing chance of severe weather in the Sweetwater, Tennessee area for right at race time, tonight’s third round of the Schaeffer’s Oil Southern Nationals Series presented by Coltman Farms Racing at I-75 Raceway has been postponed one day to Wednesday, July 19. The exact same program will take place tomorrow evening with a $7,553 top prize up for grabs for the Super Late Models. Wednesday will now mark the fourth visit by the Southern Nationals tour to the Volunteer State venue, as Cory Hedgec0ck ('20), Dale McDowell ('21), and Cory Hedgec0ck ('22) are previous winners.
On Wednesday, July 19, the pit gates will open at 2:00pm and tier parking will open an hour later at 3:00pm. The grandstands will start to allow patrons into the facility at 4:30pm and the drivers meeting will be held in the pit area at 6:45pm. Hot laps will then take to the racetrack starting at 7:00pm. Joining the Super Late Models on the racing card will be the Sportsman ($600 to win), 602 Late Model ($600 to win), B-Sportsman ($150 to win), FWD ($350 to win), and Jr. FWD divisions.
Pit admission for tomorrow’s Schaeffer’s Oil Southern Nationals show will be $40.00 for adults and $20.00 for kids. Tier parking admission will be $30.00 for adults and $15.00 for kids. Grandstand admission will be $20.00 for adults and only $10.00 for kids. Those children ages 5 and under will be allowed onto the grounds for FREE!
Super Late Model Feature Purse: (40 Laps)
1. $7,553, 2. $3,500, 3. $2,000, 4. $1,500, 5. $1,200, 6. $900, 7. $700, 8. $650, 9. $600, 10. $575, 11. $550, 12. $540, 13. $530, 14. $520, 15. $510, 16. $500, 17. $500, 18. $500, 19. $500, 20. $500, 21. $500, 22. $500 - - - $25,275 TOTAL
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 $100.00 each night and transponders will be available to rent. Any driver not advancing into the feature field will receive $75.00 in tow money.
The following tire rule will be in effect for ALL Schaeffer's Oil Southern Nationals Series events during the course of the 2023 racing season:
Left Front: Open
Right Front: Open
Left Rear: Hoosier Crate 21, Crate 55 - American Racer 48, 56, Pro 3
Right Rear: Hoosier Crate 21, Crate 55, LM40, NLMT 4 - American Racer 48, 56, Pro 3
Current Schaeffer’s Oil Southern Nationals Series Point Standings:
1. Chris Ferguson - 384
2. Jimmy Owens - 382
3. Logan Roberson - 374
3. Carson Ferguson - 374
5. Ricky Weiss - 370
6. Donald McIntosh - 364
7. Will Roland - 358
8. Mike Benedum - 352
9. Cory Hedgec0ck - 350
10. Cody Overton - 344
10. Jordan Koehler - 344
12. Haiden Cowan - 336
13. Brenden Smith - 330
14. David McCoy - 326
15. John Llewellyn - 322
2023 Schaeffer’s Oil Southern Nationals Series Schedule:
Friday, July 14 | Beckley Motor Speedway, Mount Hope, WV | JIMMY OWENS
Sunday, July 16 | Wythe Raceway, Rural Retreat, VA | DALE MCDOWELL
Wednesday, July 19 | I-75 Raceway, Sweetwater, TN | $7,553 to win
Thursday, July 20 | Senoia Raceway, Senoia, GA | $7,544 to win
Friday, July 21 | East AL Motor Speedway, Phenix City, AL | $7,553 to win
Saturday, July 22 | Screven Motor Speedway, Sylvania, GA | $10,053 to win
Sunday, July 23 | Swainsboro Raceway, Swainsboro, GA | $10,053 to win
Tuesday, July 25 | Toccoa Raceway, Toccoa, GA | $7,553 to win
Thursday, July 27 | Tri-County Race Track, Brasstown, NC | $7,553 to win
Friday, July 28 | North Georgia Speedway, Chatsworth, GA | $10,053 to win
Saturday, July 29 | Tazewell Speedway, Tazewell, TN | $10,053 to win
For more information on the Schaeffer’s Oil Southern 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 Southern 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, JM Custom Laser, Knowles Race Parts and Bodies, MasterSbilt Race Cars, SFP Performance Systems, The Joie of Seating, The Steering Buddy, Velocita-USA, 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
July 18, 2023
Southern Nationals Contest at I-75 Raceway Postponed Until Wednesday, July 19 Due to Impending Storms
(SWEETWATER, TENNESSEE) With strong storms building to the west and the increasing chance of severe weather in the Sweetwater, Tennessee area for right at race time, tonight’s third round of the Schaeffer’s Oil Southern Nationals Series presented by Coltman Farms Racing at I-75 Raceway has been postponed one day to Wednesday, July 19. The exact same program will take place tomorrow evening with a $7,553 top prize up for grabs for the Super Late Models. Wednesday will now mark the fourth visit by the Southern Nationals tour to the Volunteer State venue, as Cory Hedgec0ck ('20), Dale McDowell ('21), and Cory Hedgec0ck ('22) are previous winners.
On Wednesday, July 19, the pit gates will open at 2:00pm and tier parking will open an hour later at 3:00pm. The grandstands will start to allow patrons into the facility at 4:30pm and the drivers meeting will be held in the pit area at 6:45pm. Hot laps will then take to the racetrack starting at 7:00pm. Joining the Super Late Models on the racing card will be the Sportsman ($600 to win), 602 Late Model ($600 to win), B-Sportsman ($150 to win), FWD ($350 to win), and Jr. FWD divisions.
Pit admission for tomorrow’s Schaeffer’s Oil Southern Nationals show will be $40.00 for adults and $20.00 for kids. Tier parking admission will be $30.00 for adults and $15.00 for kids. Grandstand admission will be $20.00 for adults and only $10.00 for kids. Those children ages 5 and under will be allowed onto the grounds for FREE!
Super Late Model Feature Purse: (40 Laps)
1. $7,553, 2. $3,500, 3. $2,000, 4. $1,500, 5. $1,200, 6. $900, 7. $700, 8. $650, 9. $600, 10. $575, 11. $550, 12. $540, 13. $530, 14. $520, 15. $510, 16. $500, 17. $500, 18. $500, 19. $500, 20. $500, 21. $500, 22. $500 - - - $25,275 TOTAL
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 $100.00 each night and transponders will be available to rent. Any driver not advancing into the feature field will receive $75.00 in tow money.
The following tire rule will be in effect for ALL Schaeffer's Oil Southern Nationals Series events during the course of the 2023 racing season:
Left Front: Open
Right Front: Open
Left Rear: Hoosier Crate 21, Crate 55 - American Racer 48, 56, Pro 3
Right Rear: Hoosier Crate 21, Crate 55, LM40, NLMT 4 - American Racer 48, 56, Pro 3
Current Schaeffer’s Oil Southern Nationals Series Point Standings:
1. Chris Ferguson - 384
2. Jimmy Owens - 382
3. Logan Roberson - 374
3. Carson Ferguson - 374
5. Ricky Weiss - 370
6. Donald McIntosh - 364
7. Will Roland - 358
8. Mike Benedum - 352
9. Cory Hedgec0ck - 350
10. Cody Overton - 344
10. Jordan Koehler - 344
12. Haiden Cowan - 336
13. Brenden Smith - 330
14. David McCoy - 326
15. John Llewellyn - 322
2023 Schaeffer’s Oil Southern Nationals Series Schedule:
Friday, July 14 | Beckley Motor Speedway, Mount Hope, WV | JIMMY OWENS
Sunday, July 16 | Wythe Raceway, Rural Retreat, VA | DALE MCDOWELL
Wednesday, July 19 | I-75 Raceway, Sweetwater, TN | $7,553 to win
Thursday, July 20 | Senoia Raceway, Senoia, GA | $7,544 to win
Friday, July 21 | East AL Motor Speedway, Phenix City, AL | $7,553 to win
Saturday, July 22 | Screven Motor Speedway, Sylvania, GA | $10,053 to win
Sunday, July 23 | Swainsboro Raceway, Swainsboro, GA | $10,053 to win
Tuesday, July 25 | Toccoa Raceway, Toccoa, GA | $7,553 to win
Thursday, July 27 | Tri-County Race Track, Brasstown, NC | $7,553 to win
Friday, July 28 | North Georgia Speedway, Chatsworth, GA | $10,053 to win
Saturday, July 29 | Tazewell Speedway, Tazewell, TN | $10,053 to win
For more information on the Schaeffer’s Oil Southern 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 Southern 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, JM Custom Laser, Knowles Race Parts and Bodies, MasterSbilt Race Cars, SFP Performance Systems, The Joie of Seating, The Steering Buddy, Velocita-USA, 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