Brandon Overton Streaks from Tenth to Take Schaffers Oil Spring Nationals Win at I-75

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  • DelphComm
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    • May 2007
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    Brandon Overton Streaks from Tenth to Take Schaffers Oil Spring Nationals Win at I-75

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

    April 17, 2021

    Brandon Overton Streaks from Tenth to Take Schaffer’s Oil Spring Nationals Win at I-75 Raceway!

    (SWEETWATER, TENNESSEE) Fans at the newly-reconfigured I-75 Raceway had to endure a couple of rain-outs before the inaugural visit by the Schaeffer’s Oil Spring Nationals Series on Friday night, April 16, but last night’s show at the Sweetwater, Tennessee facility was definitely worth the wait. Brandon Overton, of Evans, Georgia, won a consolation event before streaking from his tenth starting spot in the 53-lap feature to pocket the $5,053 payday. Utilizing heavy lapped traffic on the 23rd circuit, Brandon grabbed the point from race-long leader Dale McDowell and kept the talented field behind him the rest of the way to secure the triumph in the second round of the Spring Nationals miniseries!

    Finishing behind Overton’s #76 machine at the unfurling of the checkered flag was fellow Georgian Michael Page, who started the contest from the outside of the front row after posting the quickest time in Group B during qualifying. Polesitter and early race leader Dale McDowell, of Chickamauga, Georgia, rounded out the podium in the third spot and is the new point leader by a scant two markers over Overton. Local favorite Cory Hedgec0ck crossed the finish line in the fourth position while Tyler Millwood was close behind in fifth.

    Brandon’s win last night in the Volunteer State marked his fourth career visit to Schaeffer’s Oil Spring Nationals Series victory lane. His win came aboard a Wells Motorsports Longhorn Chassis powered by a Clements Race Engine with sponsorship from CrossFit Overton, Allstar Concrete, EZ-GO, Big Dog Stump & Tree, R.W. Powell Construction, Convenient Lube, Allstar Performance, and Topnotch Kustom Koncepts.

    A strong 32 car field piled into the pit area at I-75 Raceway for the second event of the 2021 Schaeffer’s Oil Spring Nationals Series schedule. Dale McDowell earned Fast Time honors and an extra $250 courtesy of Joseph Wallace with Keller Williams Realty during the qualifying session with his quick lap of 14.562 seconds. Donald McIntosh secured a victory in an entertaining first consolation event, while eventual A-Main winner Brandon Overton was triumphant in the final consolation race. Series provisionals were awarded to Jeff Neubert and Johnny Cloer.

    The Schaeffer’s Oil Spring Nationals Series presented by Sunoco Race Fuels will be right back in action on April 23-24 with a doubleheader in the states of North Carolina and Tennessee. Next Friday night, the inaugural running of the ‘North Carolina State Championship’ will be held at Ray Cook’s Tri-County Race Track and a $4,053 top prize will be on the line at the Brasstown, North Carolina bullring. A day later, Mountain View Raceway in Spring City, Tennessee will host the cars and stars of the Spring Nationals tour for a $5,053 to win program.

    Schaeffer’s Oil Spring Nationals Series presented by Sunoco Race Fuels
    Race Summary
    Friday, April 16, 2021
    I-75 Raceway – Sweetwater, Tennessee

    Schaeffer’s Oil Feature Finish (53 Laps):
    1. (10) Brandon Overton $5,053
    2. (2) Michael Page $2,500
    3. (1) Dale McDowell $1,600
    4. (4) Cory Hedgec0ck $1,200
    5. (5) Tyler Millwood $900
    6. (11) John Ownbey $700
    7. (8) Chase King $675
    8. (6) Jason Cardwell $650
    9. (13) Will Roland $625
    10. (14) Manny Falcon $600
    11. (9) Donald McIntosh $580
    12. (17) Stacy Boles $560
    13. (20) David Payne $540
    14. (15) John Llewellyn $520
    15. (19) Ruben Mayfield $500
    16. (21) Jeff Neubert $480
    17. (22) Johnny Cloer $470
    18. (7) Colton Proffitt $460
    19. (12) Jadon Frame $450
    20. (3) Jensen Ford $450
    21. (18) Christian Hanger $450
    22. (16) David Crabtree $450

    Entries: 32
    Lap Leaders: Dale McDowell (Laps 1-22), Brandon Overton (Laps 23-53)
    Cautions: 4 (Lap 6 for a smoking Christian Hanger, Lap 7 for a spinning Jensen Ford, Lap 13 for a tangle involving Johnny Cloer and Jeff Neubert, and Lap 40 for a smoking Colton Proffitt)

    FK Rod Ends Time Trials:
    Fast Time Overall: Dale McDowell 14.562 seconds
    Group A (Top Four Locked In): Dale McDowell, Jensen Ford, Tyler Millwood, Colton Proffitt
    Group B (Top Four Locked In): Michael Page, Cory Hedgec0ck, Jason Cardwell, Chase King

    Sunoco Race Fuels Consolation Race #1 Finish (Top Six Transfer): 1. Donald McIntosh, 2. John Ownbey, 3. Will Roland, 4. John Llewellyn, 5. Stacy Boles, 6. Ruben Mayfield, 7. Ryan Winchester, 8. Andy Standridge, 9. Craig Greer, 10. Johnny Cloer, 11. Forrest Trent (DNS)

    American Racer South Consolation Race #2 Finish (Top Six Transfer): 1. Brandon Overton, 2. Jadon Frame, 3. Manny Falcon, 4. David Crabtree, 5. Christian Hanger, 6. David Payne, 7. Matt Tharp, 8. Tim Rocker, 9. Phil Helton, 10. Steve Smith, 11. Dakota Smith, 12. Jeff Neubert, 13. Sam Seawright (DNS)

    Series Provisionals: Jeff Neubert, Johnny Cloer

    Current Schaeffer’s Oil Spring Nationals Series Point Standings:
    1. Dale McDowell - 386
    2. Brandon Overton - 384
    3. Donald McIntosh - 368
    3. Cory Hedgec0ck - 368
    5. David Payne - 338
    6. Stacy Boles - 330
    7. Christian Hanger - 328
    8. Jensen Ford - 316
    9. Forrest Trent - 249
    10. John Llewellyn - 247
    11. Jeff Neubert - 243
    12. Johnny Cloer - 241
    13. Jonathan Davenport - 200
    14. Michael Page - 196
    14. Kyle Larson - 196

    2021 Schaeffer’s Oil Spring Nationals Series Schedule:
    Saturday, April 3 - Tazewell Speedway (Tazewell, TN) – JONATHAN DAVENPORT
    Friday, April 16 - I-75 Raceway (Sweetwater, TN) – BRANDON OVERTON
    Friday, April 23 - Tri-County Race Track (Brasstown, North Carolina) - $4,053 to win
    Saturday, April 24 - Mountain View Raceway (Spring City, Tennessee) - $5,053 to win
    Friday, April 30 - Crossville Speedway (Crossville, Tennessee) - $4,053 to win
    Saturday, May 1 - Clarksville Speedway (Clarksville, Tennessee) - $10,053 to win
    Friday, May 7 - Wythe Raceway (Rural Retreat, Virginia) - $10,053 to win
    Saturday, May 8 - Smoky Mountain Speedway (Maryville, Tennessee) - $10,053 to win
    Saturday, May 29 - Dixie Speedway (Woodstock, Georgia) - $4,053 to win
    Sunday, May 30 - Rome Speedway (Rome, Georgia) - $4,053 to win
    Monday, May 31 - 411 Motor Speedway (Seymour, Tennessee) - $10,052 to win

    For more information on the Schaeffer’s Oil Spring Nationals Series presented 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 Spring Nationals Series would like to thank all of our 2021 marketing partners including: Schaeffer’s Oil & Specialized Lubricants, Sunoco Race Fuels, American Race Tires, Delph Communications, E-Z-GO, Arizona Sport Shirts, Capital Race Cars, Collins Signs, DirtonDirt.com, FK Rod Ends, Hoosier Racing Tire, Keyser Manufacturing, MasterSbilt Race Cars, RockAuto.com, Wiles Driveshafts, Vic Hill Racing Engines, The Steering Buddy, Knowles Race Parts & Bodies, Coosa Heating & Air, The Joie of Seating, and DirtCarLift.com.

    About Schaeffer’s Oil & Specialized Lubricants:
    Schaeffer's Specialized Lubricants: synthetic motor oils, hydraulic fluids, and diesel fuel additives have achieved a world-class reputation for improving engine performance and fuel economy, but their diverse product line includes all types of industrial lubricants, industrial greases, and industrial oils as well as specialty items like their chain lubes and degreasers. Founded in 1839, their philosophy is to provide advanced lubricants for improved performance, reliability, and fuel economy. Learn more or find a rep near you at www.SchaefferOil.com.

    Media Contact: Ryan Delph - Delph Communications
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