FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Dennis Franklin Becomes Fourth Different Winner with Swainsboro Victory

Contact: Chris Tilley
Schaeffer’s Oil Southern Nationals Series P.R. Coordinator
606-219-1723 | tilleyracing@gmail.com

SWAINSBORO, Ga. – July 22, 2016 – Dennis Franklin of Gaffney, S.C. became the fourth different winner in four events Friday Night, claiming the $5,300 Schaeffer’s Oil Southern Nationals Series payday at the Swainsboro (Ga.) Raceway.

Franklin drove the M & W Transport-sponsored Longhorn Chassis to the event victory. The win was Franklin’s 10th on the tour, moving him to third in the series all-time win column.

The series will return to action Saturday July 23rd at the Screven Motor Speedway in Sylvania, Ga. for Round # 5 paying $5,300-to-win.

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 .

Special Thanks to the following Southern Nationals Series Supporters: Schaeffer’s Oil, Old Man’s Garage, Tennessee R.V. Sales & Service Super Center, Arizona Sport Shirts, Gotta Race, American Race Tires, AR Bodies, Collins Signs, Delph Communications, DirtonDirt.com, Dyer’s Top Rods, FK Rod Ends, Hoosier Racing Tire, Keyser Manufacturing, MasterSbilt Race Cars, Capital Race Cars, RockAuto.com, Sunoco Race Fuels (Official Series Fuel), Vic Hill Racing Engines, VP Racing Fuels, Wiles Driveshafts.

Official Summary of Results

Feature Results of Round 4 at Swainsboro Raceway, Swainsboro, Ga. on July 22, 2016:

1. Dennis Franklin-Gaffney, S.C.
2. Dillon Wood-New Smyrna Beach, Fla.
3. Brent Dixon-Elberton, Ga.
4. Ricky Weiss-Headingly, Manitoba, Canada
5. Craig Vosbergen-Perth, W. Australia
6. Jordy Nipper-Gray, Ga.
7. Scott Shirey-Swansea, S.C.
8. Donald McIntosh-Dawsonville, Ga.
9. Ivedent Lloyd Jr.-Ocala, Fla.
10. Chris Ferguson-Mt. Holly, N.C.
11. Kenny Collins-Colbert, Ga.
12. Hunter Pea(not a nice word)(not a nice word)(not a nice word)(not a nice word)-Gray, Ga.
13. Russell Brown Jr.-Valdosta, Ga.
14. Vic Hill-Mosheim, Tenn.
15. Brandon Overton-Evans, Ga.
16. Stacy Boles-Clinton, Tenn.
17. Casey Roberts-Toccoa, Ga.
18. Devin Gilpin-Columbus, Ind.
19. Donald Bradsher-Burlington, N.C.
20. Chris Brown-Spring, Texas
21. Shanon Buckingham-Morristown, Tenn.
22. Robby Moses-Maryville, Tenn.

Time of Race: 31 minutes, 13 seconds
Margin of Victory: N/A
Yellow Flags: Three (laps 36, 42, 42RS)
Red Flags: None
Lap Leaders: Ferguson (1-36), Wood (36-42), Franklin (43-53)
Entries: 31
FK Rod Ends Overall Fast Time: Chris Ferguson-13.866 seconds
Ocala Restaurant Supply Fast Time Award ($100): Chris Ferguson
The Joie of Seating Winner Award: Dennis Franklin
Capital Race Cars Highest Finisher: Stacy Boles
Collins Signs 10th Place Award: Chris Ferguson
Keyser Manufacturing 11th Place Award: Kenny Collins
DirtonDirt.com Dash Winner: None
Highest Finishing CT525 Engine ($200): None
Highest Finishing Steel Head/SPEC Engine ($200): Russell Brown Jr.
Provisional Starters: Shanon Buckingham, Robby Moses

Heat-1 Finish: Brent Dixon, Devin Gilpin, Craig Vosbergen, Stacy Boles, Russell Brown Jr., Tod Darda, Brian Connor, Mark Davis, Shanon Buckingham, Johnny Pursley, Gavin Landers.

Heat-2 Finish: Kenny Collins, Jordy Nipper, Chris Brown, Vic Hill, Scott Shirey, Chesley Dixon, Kelly Guy, David Doherty, Jimmy Sharpe Jr., Robby Moses.

Current Schaeffer’s Oil Southern Nationals Series Points (after Round 4):
1. Devin Gilpin-651
2. Shanon Buckingham-647 ®
3. Chris Brown-645
4. Vic Hill-625
4. Ricky Weiss-625
6. Craig Vosbergen-611
6. Stacy Boles-611
6. Donald McIntosh-611
9. Robby Moses-593 ®
10. Gavin Landers-573 ®
11. Pierce McCarter-425 ®