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Contact: Ben Shelton (msrmafia@gmail.com)
July 2, 2016
Hunter Rasdon Rides to Jackson Cash with the COMP Cams Super Dirt Series
Byram, Mississippi (07/02/16) – Neither a strong field of competitors nor a lengthy rain delay could slow down Hunter Rasdon on Saturday night at Jackson Motor Speedway as he scored the $2,000 victory with the COMP Cams Super Dirt Series (CCSDS) presented by Lucas Oil.
The tour made its debut at the ¼-mile oval, and it appeared that it might be over before it started, when heavy rain struck the facility just before heat races began. Track crews and racers were able to ultimately work the track surface back into racing condition after an hour and a half delay.
Jimmy Cliburn raced his way into the New Vision Graphics Pole Position for the 35-lap finale with fast qualifier Chandler Petty earning the outside-front-row starting spot via preliminary action.
Cliburn snagged the lead as the race went green at his home track, while 3rd-starting Hunter Rasdon immediately jumped to the runner-up spot with Petty, Kyle Beard, and Chad Thrash giving chase.
As Cliburn worked the hub of the track, Rasdon worked steadily on the cushion, and exiting turn two on the 7th circuit the Jonesboro, Arkansas racer bolted to the lead.
Following a lap 15 caution for debris Kyle Beard worked his way into the runner-up position, where he began pressuring Rasdon for the top spot.
Despite a trio of mid-race cautions Beard couldn’t find enough grip to pass Rasdon, and late in the race Rasdon rode the highline to a margin of victory of more than a straightaway.
“I’ve been real good here in a Modified in the past, but I’ve never been able to get a good run in a Late Model at this place, so this win means a lot,†said Rasdon. “I could see Beard getting his nose under me on some of those restarts, but I knew once I got my momentum built around the top that I would be fine.â€
The fourth CCSDS win of the year for Rasdon came over Beard, Petty, Jimmy Cliburn and 19th-starting Jack Sullivan.
Gavin Landers received the Henryetta Ford Hard Luck Award after getting collected in a melee while running in the Top 10 near the feature’s midway point. Sullivan received the Larry Shaw Race Cars Hard Charger Award for advancing fourteen positions to a 5th-place finish.
Black Diamond Race Cars Heat Race #1 was won by Jimmy Cliburn with Allen Manufacturing Heat Race #2 being claimed by Chandler Petty. M&M Paint & Construction Heat Race #3 was won by Hunter Rasdon.
The Mark Martin Powersports B-Main was won by Jonathan Rowan.
The red-hot weekend draws to a close on Sunday evening at Johnny Stokes Magnolia Motor Speedway (Columbus, Mississippi) with a $2,000-to-win/$350-to-start event. NeSmith Late Models, Street Stocks and Factory Stocks will be in action. The pit gate will open at 3 p.m., with grandstands opening at 5:00 p.m. Racing is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. To put an exclamation point on the weekend, the band Trademark will perform in the infield following the completion of the racing program as fireworks light up the sky. Pit admission for adults is $35, kids (ages 6-to-10) are $25, and kids (5-and-Under) are free with an adult. Grandstand admission for adults $15, kids (10-and-under) are free with an adult. Speedzone Parking will be an additional $15 per car, plus the purchase of grandstand pass(es). For more information, please visit www.MagnoliaDirt.com .
The entry fee will be $110 each night at the CCSDS trailer with non-transfer drivers receiving $100.
The COMP Cams Super Dirt Series presented by Lucas Oil is sponsored by and would like to thank all of their sponsors including- COMP Cams, Lucas Oil, Hoosier Tire South, Kuntz and Co. Racing Engines, New Vision Graphics, Larry Shaw Race Cars, Henryetta Ford, Black Diamond Chassis, Mark Martin Powersports, Arctic Cat, Wilwood, Allen Manufacturing, Boston's Sports Bar and Restaurant, ROCKHARD Powder Coating, Woodco, Mark Martin Automotive Group, Mid-State Golf Cars, Henryetta Ford, M&M Paint and Construction, Ronald Surrett Contracting, Beach Veterinary Services, MSR Mafia Marketing, Sampson Racing Communications, AR Bodies, Schoenfeld Headers, Wilwood, Central Arkansas Pest Services and Keyser Manufacturing.
For the latest information on the COMP Cams Super Dirt Series presented by Lucas Oil, please visit www.COMPDirt.com .
COMP Cams Super Dirt Series – July 2, 2016
Jackson Motor Speedway (Byram, Mississippi)
Feature Results
1)Hunter Rasdon 2)Kyle Beard 3)Chandler Petty 4)Jimmy Cliburn 5)Jack Sullivan 6)Wendell Wallace 7)Rick Rickman 8)Jason Cliburn 9)David Payne 10)Jonathan Rowan 11)Austin Theiss 12)Doug Showah 13)Gavin Landers 14)Mason Oberkramer 15)Brandon Wilson 16)Brian Rickman 17)Chad Thrash 18)Ross Camponovo 19)Ronny Lee Hollingsworth 20)
Entries: 23 Representing Five States (AL, AR, MO, MS, TX)
Group A Fast Qualifier: Jimmy Cliburn (17.402 seconds)
Group B Fast Qualifier (and Overall): (Chandler Petty (17.160 seconds)
Group C Fast Qualifier: Hunter Rasdon (17.764 seconds)
Black Diamond Chassis Heat Race #1 Winner: Jimmy Cliburn
Allen Manufacturing Heat Race #2 Winner: Chandler Petty
M&M Paint & Construction Heat Race #3 Winner: Hunter Rasdon
Mark Martin Powersports B-Main Winner: Jonathan Rowan
New Vision Graphics Pole Sitter: Jimmy Cliburn
Henryetta Ford Hard Luck Award: Gavin Landers
Larry Shaw Race Cars Hard Charger: Jack Sullivan (19th-5th)
COMP Cams Top Performer: Hunter Rasdon
Leaders: Jimmy Cliburn (1-6), Hunter Rasdon (7-35)
Cautions: 3
Red Flags: 0
Contact: Ben Shelton (msrmafia@gmail.com)
July 2, 2016
Hunter Rasdon Rides to Jackson Cash with the COMP Cams Super Dirt Series
Byram, Mississippi (07/02/16) – Neither a strong field of competitors nor a lengthy rain delay could slow down Hunter Rasdon on Saturday night at Jackson Motor Speedway as he scored the $2,000 victory with the COMP Cams Super Dirt Series (CCSDS) presented by Lucas Oil.
The tour made its debut at the ¼-mile oval, and it appeared that it might be over before it started, when heavy rain struck the facility just before heat races began. Track crews and racers were able to ultimately work the track surface back into racing condition after an hour and a half delay.
Jimmy Cliburn raced his way into the New Vision Graphics Pole Position for the 35-lap finale with fast qualifier Chandler Petty earning the outside-front-row starting spot via preliminary action.
Cliburn snagged the lead as the race went green at his home track, while 3rd-starting Hunter Rasdon immediately jumped to the runner-up spot with Petty, Kyle Beard, and Chad Thrash giving chase.
As Cliburn worked the hub of the track, Rasdon worked steadily on the cushion, and exiting turn two on the 7th circuit the Jonesboro, Arkansas racer bolted to the lead.
Following a lap 15 caution for debris Kyle Beard worked his way into the runner-up position, where he began pressuring Rasdon for the top spot.
Despite a trio of mid-race cautions Beard couldn’t find enough grip to pass Rasdon, and late in the race Rasdon rode the highline to a margin of victory of more than a straightaway.
“I’ve been real good here in a Modified in the past, but I’ve never been able to get a good run in a Late Model at this place, so this win means a lot,†said Rasdon. “I could see Beard getting his nose under me on some of those restarts, but I knew once I got my momentum built around the top that I would be fine.â€
The fourth CCSDS win of the year for Rasdon came over Beard, Petty, Jimmy Cliburn and 19th-starting Jack Sullivan.
Gavin Landers received the Henryetta Ford Hard Luck Award after getting collected in a melee while running in the Top 10 near the feature’s midway point. Sullivan received the Larry Shaw Race Cars Hard Charger Award for advancing fourteen positions to a 5th-place finish.
Black Diamond Race Cars Heat Race #1 was won by Jimmy Cliburn with Allen Manufacturing Heat Race #2 being claimed by Chandler Petty. M&M Paint & Construction Heat Race #3 was won by Hunter Rasdon.
The Mark Martin Powersports B-Main was won by Jonathan Rowan.
The red-hot weekend draws to a close on Sunday evening at Johnny Stokes Magnolia Motor Speedway (Columbus, Mississippi) with a $2,000-to-win/$350-to-start event. NeSmith Late Models, Street Stocks and Factory Stocks will be in action. The pit gate will open at 3 p.m., with grandstands opening at 5:00 p.m. Racing is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. To put an exclamation point on the weekend, the band Trademark will perform in the infield following the completion of the racing program as fireworks light up the sky. Pit admission for adults is $35, kids (ages 6-to-10) are $25, and kids (5-and-Under) are free with an adult. Grandstand admission for adults $15, kids (10-and-under) are free with an adult. Speedzone Parking will be an additional $15 per car, plus the purchase of grandstand pass(es). For more information, please visit www.MagnoliaDirt.com .
The entry fee will be $110 each night at the CCSDS trailer with non-transfer drivers receiving $100.
The COMP Cams Super Dirt Series presented by Lucas Oil is sponsored by and would like to thank all of their sponsors including- COMP Cams, Lucas Oil, Hoosier Tire South, Kuntz and Co. Racing Engines, New Vision Graphics, Larry Shaw Race Cars, Henryetta Ford, Black Diamond Chassis, Mark Martin Powersports, Arctic Cat, Wilwood, Allen Manufacturing, Boston's Sports Bar and Restaurant, ROCKHARD Powder Coating, Woodco, Mark Martin Automotive Group, Mid-State Golf Cars, Henryetta Ford, M&M Paint and Construction, Ronald Surrett Contracting, Beach Veterinary Services, MSR Mafia Marketing, Sampson Racing Communications, AR Bodies, Schoenfeld Headers, Wilwood, Central Arkansas Pest Services and Keyser Manufacturing.
For the latest information on the COMP Cams Super Dirt Series presented by Lucas Oil, please visit www.COMPDirt.com .
COMP Cams Super Dirt Series – July 2, 2016
Jackson Motor Speedway (Byram, Mississippi)
Feature Results
1)Hunter Rasdon 2)Kyle Beard 3)Chandler Petty 4)Jimmy Cliburn 5)Jack Sullivan 6)Wendell Wallace 7)Rick Rickman 8)Jason Cliburn 9)David Payne 10)Jonathan Rowan 11)Austin Theiss 12)Doug Showah 13)Gavin Landers 14)Mason Oberkramer 15)Brandon Wilson 16)Brian Rickman 17)Chad Thrash 18)Ross Camponovo 19)Ronny Lee Hollingsworth 20)
Entries: 23 Representing Five States (AL, AR, MO, MS, TX)
Group A Fast Qualifier: Jimmy Cliburn (17.402 seconds)
Group B Fast Qualifier (and Overall): (Chandler Petty (17.160 seconds)
Group C Fast Qualifier: Hunter Rasdon (17.764 seconds)
Black Diamond Chassis Heat Race #1 Winner: Jimmy Cliburn
Allen Manufacturing Heat Race #2 Winner: Chandler Petty
M&M Paint & Construction Heat Race #3 Winner: Hunter Rasdon
Mark Martin Powersports B-Main Winner: Jonathan Rowan
New Vision Graphics Pole Sitter: Jimmy Cliburn
Henryetta Ford Hard Luck Award: Gavin Landers
Larry Shaw Race Cars Hard Charger: Jack Sullivan (19th-5th)
COMP Cams Top Performer: Hunter Rasdon
Leaders: Jimmy Cliburn (1-6), Hunter Rasdon (7-35)
Cautions: 3
Red Flags: 0