FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

July 19, 2023

Schaeffer’s Oil Southern Nationals Show at I-75 Washed Out; Roscoe Smith Classic Next

(SWEETWATER, TENNESSEE) Due to the amount of rain already received and more on the way today, officials from I-75 Raceway are unfortunately forced to cancel tonight’s $7,553 to win Schaeffer’s Oil Southern Nationals Series contest at the Sweetwater, Tennessee oval. With no suitable makeup date, the event will not be rescheduled for this year. However, the Southern Nationals Series looks forward to working with I-75 Raceway again in 2024.

With tonight’s rain-out, all eyes will now shift to the ‘Roscoe Smith Classic’ at Senoia Raceway in Senoia, Georgia on Thursday, July 20. Tomorrow will be the fourth visit to the Peach State venue, as Donald McIntosh ('17), Brandon Overton ('20), and Carson Ferguson ('22) are previous winners. The ‘Roscoe Smith Classic’ headliner will be 44 laps in length and will shell out a $7,544 first place prize for the Super Late Models.

Joining the Super Late Models on the racing card tomorrow at Senoia Raceway will be the Hobby, Modifieds, Chargers, and 602 Late Model Sportsman. The pit gates will now open at noon and if race teams need to park any sooner than that - give Clint Smith a call at 404-925-1888. The grandstands will open at 5:00pm and the drivers meeting will be held at 5:30pm. Hot laps will get underway at 6:30pm with racing action to quickly follow.

Grandstand admission will be $20.00 for adults with kids ages 12 and under admitted for FREE. Pit admission will be $35.00 for adults, $20.00 for kids ages 6-12, and FREE for those children under the age of five. Tickets can be purchased at the gate only. For more information on Senoia Raceway, please access www.senoiaraceway1969.com.

Super Late Model Feature Purse: (44 Laps)
1. $7,544, 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 - - - $25,266 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 | RAINED OUT
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.

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