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By Chris Tilley (C/T/ Marketing)

CONTACT: (606) 219-1723 or [email protected] 

Jimmy Owens leaves Wartburg Foes in the Dust while pocketing $7,500

 

By Chris Tilley (C/T Marketing)

CONTACT: (606) 219-1723 or [email protected]

 

WARTBURG, TN (July 3, 2008)—After July 3, Jimmy Owens may be starting to see a repeat of his 2007 season.

 

It was about this time last year that Owens dominated some ’07 signature events.

 

Could his $7,500 win at Wartburg Speedway in Wartburg, TN during the ‘Mack Trucks 50’ be a start to his repeat of 2007?

 

The Newport, TN driver drove the wheels off his # 20 during his first trip back to Wartburg Speedway in quite some time. Last year’s World 100 winner piloted the Reece Monuments, Performance Rod and Custom, Red Line Oil, VP Racing Fuels and Gantte Appraisals sponsored Cornett Racing Engines powered Bloomquist Race Car to the win over Mike Marlar of Winfield, TN.

 

The duo of former Open Wheel Modifieds stand-outs Mike Marlar and Jimmy Owens brought the 22-car field down to the green flag for the start of the 50-lapper. Owens rolled to the high-side and led the opening laps of the main event.

 

Seven yellow flags halted the main event. Owens led all 50 laps for the main event win over Mike Marlar, Dustin Linville of Lancaster, KY, Dale McDowell of Rossville, GA and Ray Cook of Brasstown, NC. Rounding out the top-10 included Stacy Boles, Randy Weaver, Billy Ogle Jr., Tommy Kerr and Shon Flanary.


Official Summary of Results:

 

Wartburg Speedway

(Wartburg, TN)

Thursday Night July 3, 2008

‘Mack 50’ Super Late Models

 

‘Mack 50 Finish’

1. Jimmy Owens-Newport, TN

2. Mike Marlar-Winfield, TN

3. Dustin Linville-Lancaster, KY

4. Dale McDowell-Rossville, GA

5. Ray Cook-Brasstown, NC

6. Stacy Boles-Claxton, TN

7. Randy Weaver-Crossville, TN

8. Billy Ogle Jr.-Knoxville, TN

9. Tommy Kerr-Maryville, TN

10. Shon Flanary-Mt. Carmel, TN

11. Dan Tipton-Kingston, TN

12. Matthew Langley-Lancing, TN

13. Tim Damron-Oneida, TN

14. Glen Vanover-Harriman, TN

15. Aaron Hatton-Mt.Sterling, KY

16. Jeff Smith-Dayton, TN

17. Rick Rogers-Knoxville, TN

18. Anthony White-Clinton, TN

19. Steve Smith-Powell, TN

20. Jamie Perry-Ringgold, TN

21. Joe Armes-Petros, TN

22. Perry Delaney-Sparta, TN
 

Entries: 33 representing four states (TN, KY, NC, GA)

Fast Time: Mike Marlar-12.276 seconds

Track Provisionals: Stacy Boles and Tim Damron
Cautions: Seven (Laps 2, 7, 21, 25, 25 restart, 26, 38)

Red Flags: None

Lap Leaders: Owens (1-50)

 

B-Main 1 (Top-3 Transfer): Steve Smith, Jamie Perry, Perry Delaney, Jeff Franklin, Frank Merritt, Marty Calloway, Stacy Boles, Dennis Barton, Tim Damron, Jeff Neubert

 

B-Main 2 (Top-3 Transfer): Glen Vanover, Dan Tipton, Aaron Hatton, Brian Hendrix, Shannon Elrod, Riley Hickman, David Payne, Tim Huddleston, Kenny Cobble

Wartburg Speedway gearing up for $7,500 to win ‘Mack 50’ on Thur. July 3rd

By Chris Tilley (C/T Marketing)
CONTACT: (606) 219-1723 or [email protected]

WARTBURG, TN (June 3, 2008)—With the warmer temperatures of Summer brings the nearing of the Fourth of July holiday.

The same stands true for the Wartburg Speedway in Wartburg, TN which will ‘Heat Up’ the month of July with the running of the 2nd annual ‘Mack 50’ event, this year to be ran paying $7,500 to win / $300 to start for the Super Late Models on Thursday Night July 3, 2008.

The 2007 edition of the Mack Trucks sponsored event saw Clinton, TN driver Anthony White claim the $5,000 top prize along with clinching the $10,000 check during the ‘Independence 70’ event on the Fourth of July. White also went on to win the track championship during the ’07 season.

This year’s un-sanctioned Super Late Model extravaganza will boast a total A-Main purse in excess of $20,000. The Sportsman will compete for $1,200 and both the Mini-Stocks and Pure Streets will race for $500 to the winner. The Front Wheel Drive class will be competing for $250 to win. The Modified Street class will also race for $500 to win that night.

The Super Late Models, which will race for 50 laps in the A-Main, will compete utilizing an open compound tire rule for the evening’s racing event. Any brand and any compound of any tire may be run on any wheel on the car during this event only. The entry fee for Super Late Models will be $125.00.

The evening wouldn’t be complete without Fireworks, so Wartburg Speedway will be hosting another spectacular Fireworks program before the completion of the night’s festivities.

‘Mack 50’ Super Late Model Purse: 1) $7500, 2) $3000, 3) $1250, 4) $1000, 5) $800, 6) $700, 7) $600, 8) $550, 9) $500, 10) $450, 11) $400, 12) $375, 13) $350, 14) $325, 15) $300, 16) $300, 17) $300, 18) $300, 19) $300, 20) $300, 21) $300, 22) $300

Ticket prices for the event have also been released: Adult General Admission will be $20.00 for Adults with Children 7-12 being $5.00 and six and under admitted free. Adult Tier Parking will be $25.00 for Adults with Children 7-12 being $10.00 and six and under admitted free. Adult Pit Passes are $35.00 with Children six and under admitted free.

Events at Wartburg Speedway will get underway on July 3rd with Gates scheduled to open at 3:00 p.m., Driver’s Meeting slated for 7:00 p.m. and Hot Laps thereafter.

Further information can be obtained by calling the Speedway at (423) 346-6750 or by visiting the track’s official website located at www.wartburgspeedway.net or you can call Special Events Coordinator Chris Tilley at (606) 219-1723.

King holds on for PPM Southern Regional Racing Series win at Wartburg

Wartburg, TN (May 9, 2008)—Brandon King of Decatur, AL led flag-to-flag in route to the $3,000 payday and his first PPM Racing Products Southern Regional Racing Series event win of the season on Friday night May 9, 2008 at the Wartburg Speedway in Wartburg, TN.

 

King came to Victory Lane while driving the Empire CNC Services sponsored MasterSbilt Chassis.

 

Fast Qualifier Brandon King and Byron Michael brought the 24-car field down to Lynn Palmer’s Green flag for the start of the 50-lap main event with King jumping to the early lead.

 

The first yellow wouldn’t wave until lap-13 when sixth place runner Dale McDowell slowed in turn four. McDowell would make the ill-fated left-hand turn into the pits ending his night while driving the McDowell Racing Enterprises sponsored Clements powered Rocket chassis.

 

At the point of the yellow, King would lead the field over Tony Morris, Byron Michael, Ben Kittrell and Shon Flanary fifth.

 

The next yellow would fly with 15 laps complete as Ruben Mayfield stopped on the back-chute pit exit. Morris would make a bid to the inside for the lead just a lap before but was also penalized on the restart for jumping before the field passed by the flag-stand.

 

Steve Smith would bring out the next yellow on lap-16 as he slowed in turn one. As the field stayed clean and green for the next several laps, Mike Marlar, who started in the 11th spot had already moved into the fourth spot and right before a pass for the position, caution would wave for Tim Damron slowing in turn one on lap-31.

 

Marlar would get around Morris on the restart to take third while the top-four cars where now pulling away from the rest of the field. Marlar, several laps later on the 47th circuit grazed the wall in turn one while losing a spot to Morris on the inside.

 

King went on to win over 2007 Champion Byron Michael, Tony Morris, Mike Marlar and Shon Flanary rounding out the top-five. Completing the top-ten was 20th starting Anthony White, Eric Hickerson, Ben Kittrell, Jimmy Tucker and Perry Delaney.

 

The series’ next stop will be on May 17 at the Milan (TN) Speedway for a $5,000 to win event.

 

Official Summary of Results:

 

PPM Racing Products Southern Regional Racing Series

Wartburg Speedway-Wartburg, Tennessee

Friday May 9, 2008

 

A-Main Finish:

1. Brandon King-Decatur, AL

2. Byron Michael-Florence, AL

3. Tony Morris-Murfreesboro, TN

4. Mike Marlar-Winfield, TN

5. Shon Flanary-Mt. Carmel, TN

6. Anthony White-Clinton, TN

7. Eric Hickerson-Linden, TN

8. Ben Kittrell-Mt. Pleasant, TN

9. Jimmy Tucker-Flintville, TN

10. Perry Delaney-Sparta, TN

11. Seth Daniel-Collinwood, TN

12. Kelly Hanvey-Cullman, AL

13. Billy Ogle Jr.-Knoxville, TN

14. Matthew Langley-Crossville, TN

15. April Farmer-Livingston, TN

16. Mike Luna-Sparta, TN

17. Jay Brinkley-Raus, TN

18. Tim Damron-Oneida, TN

19. Ray McElhiney-Pulaski, TN

20. Steve Smith-Powell, TN

21. Ruben Mayfield-Lenoir City, TN

22. Dale McDowell-Rossville, GA

23. Mike Weeks-Friendsville, TN

24. Riley Hickman-Chattanooga, TN

 

 

Entries: 25 among three states (Tennessee, Georgia, Alabama)

Cautions: Four (Laps 13, 15, 16, 31)

Red Flags: None

Time of Race: 24 minutes (start 12:53 a.m. stop 1:17 a.m.)

 

Star Graphix Overall Fast Time: Brandon King-13:119 seconds

Heat Winners: Jimmy Tucker, Dale McDowell

DBR Performance Starters 12th Place Award: Kelly Hanvey

Brinkley Farms 10th Place Award: Perry Delaney

 

Heat-1: Jimmy Tucker, Steve Smith, Mike Marlar, Ruben Mayfield, Matthew Langley, Billy Ogle Jr., Kelly Hanvey, April Farmer, Tim Damron, Joe Armes (DNS)

 

Heat-2: Dale McDowell, Seth Daniel, Perry Delaney, Ray McElhiney, Mike Weeks, Mike Luna, Anthony White, Jay Brinkley, Riley Hickman (DNS)

PPM Southern Regional Racing Series makes visit to Wartburg Speedway on May 9

 

By Chris Tilley (Wartburg Speedway & C/T Marketing)

CONTACT: (606) 219-1723 or [email protected]

 

WARTBURG, TN (May 4, 2008)—The PPM Racing Products Southern Regional Racing Series Super Late Models will make their first-ever appearance to the Wartburg Speedway in Wartburg, TN on Friday Night May 9th for a $3,000 to win / $300 to start event which is presented by WECO radio in Wartburg, TN.

 

The event was originally scheduled for April 11 and was postponed due to mother- nature. The $3,000 to win event will feature a complete show of Practice, Time Trials, Qualifying Heats/Last Chance Races and the 50-Lap Main event. Also on the racing docket will be the Sportsman, Front Wheel Drive, Street Stock and Pure Mini divisions racing for the checkered flag.

 

Event winners at Wartburg Speedway back on May 2 included Anthony White of Clinton, TN in the Super Late Models, Mark Leach in the Sportsman, Reagan Williams in the Street Stock feature, Kenny May in the Front Wheel Drive main event and Darren Goins in the Pure Mini feature event.

 

Rick Williams and Randy Weaver picked up the two most recent PPM Racing Products Southern Regional Racing Series wins at the Penton (AL) Raceway and the Green Valley (AL) Speedway on May 2-3 respectively. Ray Cook of Brasstown, NC is the only two-time winner this season on the PPM Racing Products Southern Regional Racing Series tour with wins at the Mountain (TN) Raceway Park and the Clinton County (KY) Speedway and is expected to be in attendance with the rest of the SRRS competitors.

 

SRRS Late Model Purse May 9 is as follows: 1) 3000, 2) 1500, 3) 1000, 4) 800, 5) 700, 6) 600, 7) 575, 8) 550, 9) 525, 10) 500, 11) 490, 12) 480, 13) 470, 14) 460, 15) 450, 16) 440, 17) 430, 18) 420, 19) 410, 20) 400, 21) 375, 22) 350, 23) 325, 24) 300.

 

On May 9th, the Gates are slated to open at 4:00 p.m. EST with Hot Laps slated for 7:00 p.m. EST. Adult General Admission is only $15.00 with Adult Tier Parking $20.00. Adult Pit Passes are $30.00.

 

Wartburg Speedway is located on Heidel Road in Wartburg, TN. For further information on Wartburg Speedway, please log on to www.wartburgspeedway.net or call (423) 346-6750. Further information on the PPM Racing Products Southern Regional Racing Series can be found by clicking www.southernregionalracingseries.com .

 

Wartburg Speedway back in action Friday May 2nd with Weekly Racing Program 

WARTBURG, TN (April 28, 2008)—The Wartburg Speedway in Wartburg, TN will return back to it’s Weekly Racing Program this Friday night May 2, 2008. 

On the racing docket for this Friday’s events will be a complete show of Super Late Models, Sportsman, Pure Mini, Front Wheel Drive and Street Stocks. 

Last Saturday’s (April 26) winners included Stacy Boles of Claxton, TN in the Advance Auto Parts Thunder Series Super Late Models, Mark Leach in the Sportsman, Spunky Brown in the Front Wheel Drive, Reagan Williams in the Pure Street and Darren Goins in the Pure Mini Feature event. 

Wartburg Speedway Race Director Keith Howell has also announced that the RaceCeiver One-Way Communications radio will be mandatory for all classes starting this Friday night May 2. 

The PPM Racing Products Southern Regional Racing Series will make their first-ever visit to Wartburg Speedway on Friday night May 9th for a one-night $3,000 to win event. The Series was scheduled to compete at Wartburg Speedway on April 11th but Mother Nature did not cooperate with the event and it was pushed up until May 9th. Ray Cook of Brasstown, NC won the Series’ most recent event at the Clinton County Speedway in Alpha, KY on April 26th. The Murfreesboro, TN based dirt late model series is making only their second East-Tennessee visit ever, the first one coming a couple of weeks back at the Mountain Raceway in Maryville, TN when Ray Cook dominated a field of 51 entries for the $3,000 win. 

For the latest news on Wartburg Speedway, please call the Speedway at (423) 346-6750 or visit www.wartburgspeedway.net .