SATURDAY APRIL 7th CLEVELAND's S.A.S. 'SHAMROCK' 2012 OPENER.... EXPECTS HEAVY HITTER

[Steve Hixson]

SATURDAY APRIL 7th CLEVELAND's S.A.S. 'SHAMROCK' 2012 OPENER.... EXPECTS HEAVY HITTERS


by Steve Hixson


CLEVELAND, Tenn. (4/2/2012) -- The new Cleveland (TN) Speedway is readying for the 17th edition of the annual SHAMROCK, Southern All-Star sanctioned event, this Saturday night, April 7th. An array of Super Late Model racings heavy hitters from around the South are expected as fans prepare to make the trip, for this big event, that pays $10,000 to the winner. The annual Spring time event has brought the best of the best to the track since 1994 when Ringgold, Georgia's Rex Richey took the checkers. As for most wins, Scott Bloomquist has the most SHAMROCK's in his trophy room. The Mooresburg, TN, racing superstar has three victories, which is one more than Batesville, Arkansas' Billy Moyer, Dale McDowell and Duayne Hommel. The only local Super Late Model racer to ever claim a SHAMROCK title was Ricky Holland in 2000, when the Georgetown, Tennesseeian held off McDowell for his biggest career victory.



The who's who list of racers that are expected to be in action at Cleveland Speedway includes the three time SHAMROCK champion Bloomquist as well as reigning Lucas Oil series National Champion Jimmy Owens of Newport, TN, who's a multi-Cleveland Speedway S.A.S. winner, that has never won Cleveland's Spring-time Opener. Ray Cook of Brasstown, NC whom picked up the $5,000 checkers at November's GOBBLER at Cleveland last year, should be in contention as should Cleveland's #1-son Dale McDowell of Chickamagua, GA. and the 2007 SHAMROCK winner Chris Madden of Gaffney, SC. As for regional S.A.S SLM racers looking to take the $10,000 prize, reigning series champion Billy Ogle Jr. is likely along with Crossville's Randy Weaver. Local favorite Skip Arp of nearby Georgetown plus racers such as; Mike Weeks, Riley Hickman and former two-time track champion Todd Morrow will likely be vying for the top prize this Saturday.

Cleveland Speedway is less than 20-miles North of Chattanooga, Tennessee, off I-75 in the town of Cleveland, TN. Along with the S.A.S. race, the Cleveland Speedway; LLM/Crate, A & B Hobby, divisions will all be in competition. Gates open for the April 7th SHAMROCK event at 2PM EST with grandstands at 3PM. Drivers meeting is scheduled for 5:30PM and hot lap practice at 6:30PM. For more details call the track at (423)479-8574, or visit the on-line web-site at www.clevelandspeedway.net.

Race History:

2011: Shane Clanton (#25) of Locust Grove, GA
2010: Jonathan Davenport (#49) of Blairesville, GA
2009: Billy Moyer (#21) of Batesville, AR
2008: RAINED OUT
2007: Chris Madden (#44) of Gaffney, SC
2006: Scott Bloomquist (#0) of Mooresburg, TN
2005: Dale McDowell (#17M) of Chickamagua, GA
2004: Patrick Duggan (#15) of Lenior City, TN
2003: Duayne Hommel (#H2) of Newport, TN
2002: Duayne Hommel (#H2) of Newport, TN
2001: Dan Schlieper (#s9) of Sullivan, WI
2000: Ricky Holland (#42) of Georgetown, TN
1999: Dale McDowell (#17M) of Chickamagua, GA
1998: RAINED OUT
1997: Scott Bloomquist (#0) of Mooresburg, TN
1996: Billy Moyer (#21) of Batesville, AR
1995: Scott Bloomquist (#0) of Mooresburg, TN
1994: Rex Richey (#87) of Ringgold, GA

[dirtrookie35]

bloomquist said on DOD interview he was taking this weekend off and chris madden is qualified for the rain makeup carolina crown in sc the same night

[MRM]

Ticket prices for the event have been posted on the track's new web site at www.clevelandspeedway.net. The new owners have been trying to get a lot of work done in a short amount of time, please be patient as they try to get the information out as best as they can.

[Goodwrench]

Is camping available at the track?

[acetone]

yeah you can camp in parking lot.

[Mitch17]

Drivers list for the shamrock:

Jimmy Owens www.jimmyowens20.com
Clint smith www.clintsmith.com
Dale McDowell www.dalemcdowell.com
Ray cook www.raycook53.com
Brian Reese www.brianreese33.com
Randy weaver www.randyweaverracing.com
Jake Knowles www.jakeknowles66.com
Shane clanton www.kennedymotorsports.us/
Mike marlar www.brysonmotorsport.com
Brad neat www.bradneat41.com
Billy ogle jr.
Skip arp
David payne
Chad ogle
Todd morrow
Kayne Hickman
Mike weeks
Mark vineyard

????
Scott bloomquist
tony knowles
Ronnie Johnson
Ronnie lee Hollingsworth
Eric wells

[badacefaist19]

gonna be good to see clanton in the house. will his teammate be there?

[dirtfan83]

Add Brad Neat per his website

[MRM]

Riley Hickman is going to the SRRS race at Sugar Creek.