Schaeffer’s Spring Nationals Series Heads to Georgia for Three-Race Champ. Weekend
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Schaeffer’s Spring Nationals Series Heads to Georgia for Three-Race Championship Weekend
Contact: Chris Tilley
Schaeffer’s Oil Spring Nationals Series P.R. Coordinator
606-219-1723 | tilleyracing@gmail.com
BRASSTOWN, N.C. – May 21, 2017 – The final three points races for the Schaeffer’s Oil Spring Nationals Series presented by Sunoco Race Fuels and Tennessee RV will be on Friday May 26th at Boyd’s Speedway in Ringgold, Ga. then Saturday May 27th at Dixie (Ga.) Speedway in Woodstock, Ga. and the final points race will be Sunday May 28th at Rome (Ga.) Speedway
On Friday Night May 26, the tour will make it’s fifth-ever appearance to Boyd’s Speedway in Ringgold, Ga. for a 40-lap $4,000-to-win event. On Saturday Night May 27 the series will visit the Swims Family owned Dixie Speedway in Woodstock, Ga. for the tour’s fifth appearance paying $5,000-to-win then on Sunday Night May 28 the tour’s final points event will visit Rome Speedway in Rome, Ga. and host of the final series for the third time, which will be a 50-lap $6,000-to-win race.
Brandon Overton of Evans, Ga. regained the points lead after last Friday’s event at Crossville (Tenn.) Speedway. He holds a tight six-point margin over fellow Peach State competitor and defending champion Donald McIntosh of Dawsonville, Ga. Third through fifth in the points standings are in a tight battle as Michael Chilton of Salvisa, Ky., Shanon Buckingham of Morristown, Tenn. and Ricky Weiss of Headingly, Manitoba, Canada round out the top-five heading into championship weekend.
At Boyd’s Speedway on May 26th, the pit gates will open at 3:00 pm, the grandstand gates open at 5:00 pm, the driver’s meeting is slated for 6:30 and hot laps will roll out around 7:00 pm. The Crate/Limited Late Models will also race for $1,500-to-win plus Sportsman Late Models, Hobby and Street Stocks. General admission is $20.00 and adult pit passes will be $35.00.
At Dixie Speedway on May 27th, the pit gates will open at 4:00 pm, grandstand gates open at 5:00 pm, driver’s meeting slated for 6:30 pm and hot laps will roll out at 7:00 pm EST. All Dixie Speedway weekly divisions will be on tap for the evening. General admission is $18.00 for adults, Tailgate admission is $25.00 and Adult pit passes will be $35.00.
At Rome Speedway on May 28th, the pit gates will open at 4:00 pm, grandstand gates open at 5:00 pm, driver’s meeting slated for 6:30 pm and hot laps will roll out at 7:00 pm EST. All Dixie/Rome Speedway weekly divisions will be on the racing card for the evening. General admission is $20.00, Tailgate admission is $25.00 and adult pit passes will be $35.00.
On Monday Night May 29th following the three-race Spring Nationals Series swing, the Schaeffer’s Oil Southern Nationals Bonus Series will hold an event at Tri-County Race Track in Brasstown, NC during their Sixth Annual Memorial Day Championship race paying $3,000-to-win and $300-to-start. This will make four events for the family of series during the Holiday weekend and nearly $80,000 in total prize money up for grabs.
The tire rule for Boyd’s, Dixie and Rome Speedway’s will be as follows: Hoosier 1350, 1600 & LM40 along with the American Racer 48 and 56 compounds. At each Schaeffer’s Spring Nationals, Schaeffer’s Oil Southern Nationals and Schaeffer’s Southern Nationals Bonus Series event in 2017, the highest finishing CT525 engine in the main event will receive a $200 bonus and the highest finishing Steel Head/SPEC engine will also receive a $200 bonus.
Boyd’s Speedway is located at 1481 Scruggs Road in Ringgold, GA 30736. Further information can be obtained by calling (706) 891-6803 or visit www.BoydsSpeedway.net. Mufflers are mandatory in all divisions competing at Boyd’s.
Dixie Speedway is located at 150 Dixie Drive in Woodstock, GA. Further information can be obtained by calling (770) 926-5315 or visit www.DixieSpeedway.com .
Rome Speedway is located at 1933 Chulio Road in Rome, GA 30161. Further information can be obtained by calling (706) 235-2541 or visit www.DixieSpeedway.com/Rome .
Further information on the Spring Nationals, Southern Nationals and Southern Nationals Bonus Series can be obtained by calling Promoter Ray Cook at (828) 360-5353 or Series P.R. Coordinator Chris Tilley at (606) 219-1723 or visit the official website located at www.SouthernNationalsSeries.com .
Boyd’s Speedway purse (May 26) (40 Laps): 1) $4000, 2) $2000, 3) $1400, 4) $1000, 5) $800, 6) $700, 7) $600, 8) $550, 9) $525, 10) $500, 11) $480, 12) $470, 13) $460, 14) $450, 15) $440, 16) $430, 17) $420, 18) $410, 19) $400, 20) $400, 21) $400, 22) $400.
Dixie Speedway purse (May 27) (50 Laps): 1) $5,000, 2) $2,500, 3) $1,600, 4) $1,200, 5) $900, 6) $700, 7) $675, 8) $650, 9) $625, 10) $600, 11) $580, 12) $560, 13) $540, 14) $520, 15) $500, 16) $480, 17) $470, 18) $460, 19) $450, 20) $450, 21) $450, 22) $450.
Rome Speedway purse (May 29) (50 Laps): 1) $6000, 2) $3000, 3) $1800, 4) $1400, 5) $1100, 6) $900, 7) $800, 8) $700, 9) $675, 10) $650, 11) $600, 12) $580, 13) $560, 14) $550, 15) $540, 16) $530, 17) $520, 18) $510, 19) $500, 20) $500, 21) $500, 22) $500.
Current Series Points (after May 19)
1. Brandon Overton-1,138
2. Donald McIntosh-1,132
3. Michael Chilton-1,120
4. Shanon Buckingham-1,078
5. Ricky Weiss-1,072
6. Robby Moses-901
7. Jason Croft-842
8. Mike Marlar-780
9. Dale McDowell-584
10. Eric Wells-552
Schaeffer’s Oil Spring Nationals Series Winners:
Michael Page (Douglasville, GA) March 24th at Senoia Raceway
Donald McIntosh (Dawsonville, GA) March 25th at Senoia Raceway
Brandon Overton (Evans, GA) April 14th at Ponderosa Speedway
Brandon Overton (Evans, GA) April 15th at Florence Speedway
Mike Marlar (Winfield, TN) April 28 at Volunteer Speedway
Ricky Weiss (Headingly, Manitoba, Canada) May 19th at Crossville Speedway
