Bub McCool Tops Night #1 of Gumbo Nationals at Greenville Speedway

[Ben Shelton]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Ben Shelton (msrmafia@gmail.com)
November 4th, 2011

Bub McCool Tops 5th Annual Gumbo Nationals Opening Night

Greenville, Mississippi (11/04/11) – The first night of the 5th Annual Gumbo Nationals was held on Friday night at Greenville Speedway (Greenville, Mississippi) as thirty-four Super Late Models, representing seven states entered the PRO Dirt Car Series sanctioned event.

Bub McCool started the night by blazing to the fastest lap around the 1/4 mile to earn the pole for the RacingJunk.com First Heat with Neil Baggett starting to his outside. McCool would lead the distance in the event, fending off a mid-race charge from Chad Dupont to claim the win. McCool and Dupont were followed across the finish line by Greg Fore, and Neil Baggett as the top four cars transferred.

Chad Thrash and Bo Gordon were slated to start on the front row for MRC Racing Collectibles Heat Race #2, but Gordon was unable to make the call for his heat race after flipping on the second lap of his time trials. Timothy Culp would charge from the third starting spot to claim the win over Ross Camponovo, Mike Palasini Jr., and Josh Putnam.

MSRMafia.com Heat Race #3 saw Ronny Lee Hollingsworth battle with BJ Robinson for much of the heat before Hollingsworth slipped away to the heat win. BJ Robinson, Allen Tippen (started 8th), and Johnny Stokes rounded out the transfer cars.

MidSouthRacing.com Heat Race #4 was a heated contest as sixth-starting, Jack Sullivan passed race long leader, Kyle Pleasant with two laps to go to claim the win. Pleasant, Rick Rickman, and Brian Rickman rounded out the top four finishers.

The 5th Annual Gumbo Nationals concludes on Saturday night with the pit gate opening at 3pm, grandstand gate opening at 4pm, and the driver's meeting at 5:45pm with hot laps to follow. Twin b-mains, a last chance qualifier, and the 70 lap, $7,000-to-win/$700-to-start feature will be held.

The 5th Annual Gumbo Nationals is sponsored by Veteran's Pension Planners of America, MMC, Wilkerson Diesel & Tire, Barrett's Custom Spraying, and Ed's Auto.

For more information on the event, please contact James Clolinger at 662-822-2662, Wesley Washington at 662-822-7071, Ben Shelton at 901-335-3037 or visit www.GreenvilleSpeedway.net .

The P.R.O. Super Late Model Series would to like to thank all of their sponsors including Southern Belle, Hoosier Race Tire, RacingJunk.com, American Race Tire, Jeff Burns Racing Engines, Miller Welders, DBR Starters, MRC Racing Collectables, GRT Race Cars, MSRMafia.com, Maximum Signs & Graphics, ADP Rivet, Stealth Carburetors, XS Power Batteries, and MidSouthRacing.com .

5th Annual Gumbo Nationals
Greenville Speedway (Greenville, MS)
November 4th, 2011

Entries: 34 Representing Seven States (IN, AR, MS, LA, TN, GA, AL)
Southern Belle Fast Qualifier: Bub McCool (Group A & Overall)
Ronny Lee Hollingsworth (Group B)

Racing Junk Heat Race #1 (Top Four Transfer):
Bub McCool, Chad Dupont, Greg Fore, Neil Baggett, Eric Cooley, Seth McCormick, Eddie Rickman, Christopher Showah, Jamie Elam (DNS)

MRC Racing Collectibles Heat Race #2 (Top Four Transfer):
Timothy Culp, Ross Camponovo, Mike Palasini Jr., Josh Putnam, Mathew Turner, Chad Thrash, Clay Fisher, Bo Gordon (DNS)

MSRMafia.com Heat Race #3 (Top Four Transfer):
Ronny Lee Hollingsworth, BJ Robinson, Allen Tippen, Johnny Stokes, Tanner English, Dewayne Estes, Rodney Wing, Chad Washington, Gary Lawson

MidSouthRacing.com Heat Race #4 (Top Four Transfer):
Jack Sullivan, Kyle Pleasant, Rick Rickman, Brian Rickman, Kyle Beard, Chad Stapleton, Dane Dacus, Doug Showah

5th Annual Gumbo Nationals Top 16 Starters
Row 1: Bub McCool – Ronny Lee Hollingsworth
Row 2: Timothy Culp – Jack Sullivan
Row 3: Chad Dupont – BJ Robinson
Row 4: Ross Camponovo – Kyle Pleasant
Row 5: Greg Fore – Allen Tippen
Row 6: Mike Palasini Jr. – Rick Rickman
Row 7: Neil Baggett – Johnny Stokes
Row 8: Josh Putnam – Brian Rickman

B-Main #1 Lineup
Row 1: Eric Cooley – Mathew Turner
Row 2: Seth McCormick – Chad Thrash
Row 3: Eddie Rickman – Clay Fisher
Row 4: Christopher Showah – Bo Gordon
Row 5: Jamie Elam

B-Main #2 Lineup
Row 1: Tanner English – Kyle Beard
Row 2: Dewayne Estes – Chad Stapleton
Row 3: Rodney Wing – Dane Dacus
Row 4: Chad Washington – Doug Showah
Row 5: Gary Lawson

[jeffro15]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Ben Shelton (msrmafia@gmail.com)
November 4th, 2011

Bub McCool Tops 5th Annual Gumbo Nationals Opening Night

Greenville, Mississippi (11/04/11) – The first night of the 5th Annual Gumbo Nationals was held on Friday night at Greenville Speedway (Greenville, Mississippi) as thirty-four Super Late Models, representing seven states entered the PRO Dirt Car Series sanctioned event.

Bub McCool started the night by blazing to the fastest lap around the 1/4 mile to earn the pole for the RacingJunk.com First Heat with Neil Baggett starting to his outside. McCool would lead the distance in the event, fending off a mid-race charge from Chad Dupont to claim the win. McCool and Dupont were followed across the finish line by Greg Fore, and Neil Baggett as the top four cars transferred.

Chad Thrash and Bo Gordon were slated to start on the front row for MRC Racing Collectibles Heat Race #2, but Gordon was unable to make the call for his heat race after flipping on the second lap of his time trials. Timothy Culp would charge from the third starting spot to claim the win over Ross Camponovo, Mike Palasini Jr., and Josh Putnam.

MSRMafia.com Heat Race #3 saw Ronny Lee Hollingsworth battle with BJ Robinson for much of the heat before Hollingsworth slipped away to the heat win. BJ Robinson, Allen Tippen (started 8th), and Johnny Stokes rounded out the transfer cars.

MidSouthRacing.com Heat Race #4 was a heated contest as sixth-starting, Jack Sullivan passed race long leader, Kyle Pleasant with two laps to go to claim the win. Pleasant, Rick Rickman, and Brian Rickman rounded out the top four finishers.

The 5th Annual Gumbo Nationals concludes on Saturday night with the pit gate opening at 3pm, grandstand gate opening at 4pm, and the driver's meeting at 5:45pm with hot laps to follow. Twin b-mains, a last chance qualifier, and the 70 lap, $7,000-to-win/$700-to-start feature will be held.

The 5th Annual Gumbo Nationals is sponsored by Veteran's Pension Planners of America, MMC, Wilkerson Diesel & Tire, Barrett's Custom Spraying, and Ed's Auto.

For more information on the event, please contact James Clolinger at 662-822-2662, Wesley Washington at 662-822-7071, Ben Shelton at 901-335-3037 or visit www.GreenvilleSpeedway.net .

The P.R.O. Super Late Model Series would to like to thank all of their sponsors including Southern Belle, Hoosier Race Tire, RacingJunk.com, American Race Tire, Jeff Burns Racing Engines, Miller Welders, DBR Starters, MRC Racing Collectables, GRT Race Cars, MSRMafia.com, Maximum Signs & Graphics, ADP Rivet, Stealth Carburetors, XS Power Batteries, and MidSouthRacing.com .

5th Annual Gumbo Nationals
Greenville Speedway (Greenville, MS)
November 4th, 2011

Entries: 34 Representing Seven States (IN, AR, MS, LA, TN, GA, AL)
Southern Belle Fast Qualifier: Bub McCool (Group A & Overall)
Ronny Lee Hollingsworth (Group B)

Racing Junk Heat Race #1 (Top Four Transfer):
Bub McCool, Chad Dupont, Greg Fore, Neil Baggett, Eric Cooley, Seth McCormick, Eddie Rickman, Christopher Showah, Jamie Elam (DNS)

MRC Racing Collectibles Heat Race #2 (Top Four Transfer):
Timothy Culp, Ross Camponovo, Mike Palasini Jr., Josh Putnam, Mathew Turner, Chad Thrash, Clay Fisher, Bo Gordon (DNS)

MSRMafia.com Heat Race #3 (Top Four Transfer):
Ronny Lee Hollingsworth, BJ Robinson, Allen Tippen, Johnny Stokes, Tanner English, Dewayne Estes, Rodney Wing, Chad Washington, Gary Lawson

MidSouthRacing.com Heat Race #4 (Top Four Transfer):
Jack Sullivan, Kyle Pleasant, Rick Rickman, Brian Rickman, Kyle Beard, Chad Stapleton, Dane Dacus, Doug Showah

5th Annual Gumbo Nationals Top 16 Starters
Row 1: Bub McCool – Ronny Lee Hollingsworth
Row 2: Timothy Culp – Jack Sullivan
Row 3: Chad Dupont – BJ Robinson
Row 4: Ross Camponovo – Kyle Pleasant
Row 5: Greg Fore – Allen Tippen
Row 6: Mike Palasini Jr. – Rick Rickman
Row 7: Neil Baggett – Johnny Stokes
Row 8: Josh Putnam – Brian Rickman

B-Main #1 Lineup
Row 1: Eric Cooley – Mathew Turner
Row 2: Seth McCormick – Chad Thrash
Row 3: Eddie Rickman – Clay Fisher
Row 4: Christopher Showah – Bo Gordon
Row 5: Jamie Elam

B-Main #2 Lineup
Row 1: Tanner English – Kyle Beard
Row 2: Dewayne Estes – Chad Stapleton
Row 3: Rodney Wing – Dane Dacus
Row 4: Chad Washington – Doug Showah
Row 5: Gary Lawson

Headin' to the dentist office w/ this $$$$$..