FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Shane Clanton Masters Southern Nationals Showdown at Senoia for $10,000 Payday

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

SENOIA, Ga. – November 12, 2016 – Shane Clanton of Zebulon, Ga. held off a late race charge from tenth-starting Michael Page of Douglasville, Ga. to capture the $10,000 payday in the Inaugural Showdown at Senoia on Saturday Night at Senoia (Ga.) Raceway.

This was Clanton’s second victory on the tour. His last win came in July 2015 at Senoia Raceway. This also marked Clanton’s tenth triumph of the season and first since an August 2nd World of Outlaws Craftsman Late Model Series victory. Clanton drove the Weldbank Energy, Hoosier Racing Tire, Super K Express, VP Racing Fuels, Keyser Manufacturing, Hornburg Oil and Penn Gold Well Services-sponsored Clements Racing Engines-powered Capital Race Car to the payday.

The final Southern Nationals Bonus Series event of the season will be Friday and Saturday November 18 and 19 with the running of the 28th Annual Gobbler paying $10,000-to-win. Donald McIntosh of Dawsonville, Ga. leads David Payne of Murphy, N.C., Ryan King of Seymour, Tenn. and Doug Smith of Harriman, Tenn. into the final points event.

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 .

Official Summary of Results

Feature Results of “Showdown at Senoia” at Senoia (Ga.) Raceway on November 12, 2016:

1. Shane Clanton-Zebulon, Ga.
2. Michael Page-Douglasville, Ga.
3. Brandon Overton-Evans, Ga.
4. Chase Junghans-Manhattan, Kan.
5. Jimmy Owens-Newport, Tenn.
6. Scott Bloomquist-Mooresburg, Tenn.
7. David Breazeale-Four Corners, Miss.
8. T.J. Reaid-Acworth, Ga.
9. Riley Hickman-Cleveland, Tenn.
10. Zach Leonhardi-Cartersville, Ga.
11. Donald McIntosh-Dawsonville, Ga.
12. Jason Croft-Woodstock, Ga.
13. Frank Ingram-Acworth, Ga.
14. Derek Ellis-Chatsworth, Ga.
15. Mason Massey-Douglasville, Ga.
16. Austin Horton-Whitesburg, Ga.
17. Ryan King-Seymour, Tenn.
18. Joe Armistead Jr.-Sharpsburg, Ga.
19. Ray Cook-Brasstown, N.C.
20. David Payne-Murphy, N.C.
21. Doug Smith-Harriman, Tenn.
22. Glenn Morris-Fayetteville, Ga.
23. Clint Smith-Senoia, Ga.

Heat-One Finish: Jimmy Owens, Scott Bloomquist, Donald McIntosh, Frank Ingram, Austin Horton, Austin Smith (11), Clint Smith, David Payne, Harrison Hall.

Heat-Two Finish: Jason Croft, David Breazeale, Chase Junghans, Ray Cook, Derek Ellis, Ashton Winger, Joey Armistead, Austin Smith (84).

Heat-Three Finish: Shane Clanton, Brandon Overton, Michael Page, Mason Massey, Ryan King, Zach Leonhardi, Billy Franklin, Doug Smith, Tyler Millwood.

Heat-Four Finish: Riley Hickman, Joe Armistead Jr., T.J. Reaid, Glenn Morris, Laddie Fulcher, Hunter Pea(not a nice word)(not a nice word)(not a nice word)(not a nice word), Shane Fulcher, Austin Arnold.

Consolation Race One Finish: Derek Ellis, Austin Horton, Clint Smith, Joey Armistead, Austin Smith (11), Ashton Winer, Austin Smith (84), David Payne, Harrison Hall (DNS).

Consolation Race Two Finish: Zach Leonhardi, Ryan King, Billy Franklin, Austin Arnold, Doug Smith, Laddie Fulcher (DNS), Hunter Pea(not a nice word)(not a nice word)(not a nice word)(not a nice word) (DNS), Shane Fulcher (DNS), Tyler Millwood (DNS).

Yellow Flags: Three (laps 8, 23, 23RS)
Red Flags: None
Lap Leaders: Clanton (1-60)
Entries: 34
FK Rod Ends Overall Fast Time: Jimmy Owens-15.864 seconds
Keyser Manufacturing 11th Place Award: Donald McIntosh
Highest Finishing CT525 Engine ($200): Doug Smith
Highest Finishing Steel Head/SPEC Engine ($200): None
Provisional Starters: David Payne, Doug Smith, Clint Smith (track)

Current Southern Nationals Bonus Series Points (after Nov. 12, 2016):
1. Donald McIntosh-2,292
2. David Payne-2,022
3. Ryan King-1,758
4. Doug Smith-1,695
5. Billy Ogle Jr.-1,171
6. Cory Hedge(not a nice word)(not a nice word)(not a nice word)(not a nice word)-944
7. Mike Marlar-813
8. Kenny Collins-740
9. Ray Cook-730
10. Jason Welshan-704