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Vic Hill Survives Wild Southern Nationals Finale at Tazewell; Chris Madden Takes Title

Official Results of Schaeffer Oil Southern Nationals Series

Tazewell Speedway (Tazewell, Tennessee)

Saturday, July 23, 2011

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Car Count: 22

1. (1) Vic Hill $5,300

2. (4) Billy Ogle, Jr. $2,500

3. (7) Eric Jacobsen $1,500

4. (8) Tommy Kerr $1,000

5. (12) Mark Vineyard $900

6. (3) Chris Madden $800

7. (13) Mike Weeks $750

8. (14) Jeff Neubert $725

9. (10) Donald Bradsher $700

10. (16) Travis Fultz $675

11. (6) Stacy Boles $650

12. (9) Brian Reese $630

13. (18) Brian Smith $620

14. (11) Johnny Pursley $610

15. (22) Phil Helton $600

16. (15) Jeff Smith $590

17. (2) Tony Knowles $580

18. (17) Chad Ogle $570

19. (5) Jeff Wolfenbarger $560

20. (21) Marvin Cook $550

21. (19) Brian Hendrix $540

22. (20) Jake Knowles $530

Fast Time Award: Vic Hill 11.386

Lap Leaders: Vic Hill (1-4), Tony Knowles (5-10), Chris Madden (11-42), Vic Hill (43-53)

Race Notes: Consolation races were scrapped with rain moving into the area. The entire field was set solely on qualifying. Polesitter Vic Hill changed a right rear tire in the infield prior to the drop of the green flag and led the first four circuits. Tony Knowles then took command and led up until lap ten when he tangled on the backstretch with Chad Ogle, who he was trying to put a lap down. Chris Madden then assumed the top spot and held the point until he lost a right rear wheel on lap 43. The #44 team made repairs and the 2011 Schaeffer Oil Southern Nationals Champion was able to salvage a sixth place performance. Vic Hill was the benefactor of Madden's misfortune, as he led the remaining eleven circuits of the race to score his second career series victory. Stacy Boles had a solid top five run going until a flat right rear tire sent him into the pit area on lap 46. The top five in series points were virtually locked into place before the finale and an awards ceremony was held in victory lane before the race program started at Tazewell. Chris Madden won his third Schaeffer Oil Southern Nationals Series point title over Tony Knowles, Johnny Pursley, Jr., Donald Bradsher, and Brian Reese.

2011 FINAL POINT STANDINGS:
1. Chris Madden 1758
2. Tony Knowles 1638

3. Johnny Pursley, Jr. 1598

4. Donald Bradsher 1570

5. Brian Reese 1414

6. Chip Brindle 1106

7. Jonathan Davenport 1076

8. Ty Dillon 948

9. Casey Roberts 896

10. Vic Hill 856

11. Tommy Kerr 789

12. Eric Jacobsen 740

13. Dennis Franklin 728

14. Tyler Ivey 692

15. Jeff Smith 682

16. Daniel Baggerly 678

17. Billy Ogle, Jr. 582

18. Ronnie Johnson 566

19. Johnny Cloer 561

20. Bubba Russell 547

21. Aaron Ridley 546

22. Tyler Millwood 530

23. Chase Washington 415

24. Brian Nuttall, Jr. 409

25. Austin Dillon 378

2011 SCHEDULE & WINNERS:

Monday, July 11 - Wythe (VA) Raceway - AUSTIN DILLON

Tuesday, July 12 - Carolina (NC) Speedway - CHRIS MADDEN

Thursday, July 14 - North Georgia Speedway - PPD TO JULY 18

Friday, July 15 - Swainsboro (GA) Raceway - RAINED OUT

Saturday, July 16 - Screven (GA) Motor Speedway - BRENT DIXON

Sunday, July 17 - Rome (GA) Speedway - JONATHAN DAVENPORT
Monday, July 18 - North Georgia Speedway - RANDY WEAVER

Tuesday, July 19 - East Alabama Motor Speedway - CASEY ROBERTS

Thursday, July 21 - Cleveland (TN) Speedway - CHRIS MADDEN

Friday, July 22 - Volunteer (TN) Speedway - CHRIS MADDEN

Saturday, July 23 - Tazewell (TN) Speedway - VIC HILL

The Schaeffer Oil Southern Nationals Series would like to thank the following marketing partners for their support in 2011: Schaeffer's Specialized Lubricants, American Racer Tires, Barry Wright Race Cars, Carolina Performance, Comp Cams, DBR Starters, Delph Communications, Eibach Springs, Graphic Impressions, GW Performance, Hoosier Racing Tires, Integra Shocks & Springs, King of the Road Custom Coaches, MasterSbilt Race Cars, Ohlins Shocks, Promo Eyes, Vic Hill Race Engines, VP Racing Fuels, Wiles Driveshafts, Wilwood Engineering, and Wix Filters.

Chris Madden Continues Southern Nationals Stranglehold with Bulls Gap Win

Official Results of Schaeffer Oil Southern Nationals Series

Volunteer Speedway (Bulls Gap, Tennessee)

Friday, July 22, 2011

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Car Count: 22

1. (1) Chris Madden $5,300

2. (3) Eric Jacobsen $2,500

3. (7) Ty Dillon $1,500

4. (2) Stacy Boles $1,000

5. (8) Billy Ogle, Jr. $900

6. (6) Mark Vineyard $800

7. (9) Mark Douglas $750

8. (13) Brian Reese $725

9. (11) Tony Knowles $700

10. (16) Ross White $675

11. (19) Brett Miller $650

12. (15) Kerry Jones $630

13. (14) John Pursley, Sr. $620

14. (12) Jeff Smith $610

15. (5) Johnny Pursley, Jr. $600

16. (17) Mike Weeks $590

17. (22) Chad Ogle $580

18. (4) Vic Hill $570

19. (20) Brian Hendrix $560

20. (18) Kyle Pierce $550

21. (10) Tommy Kerr $540

22. (21) Donald Bradsher $530

Fast Time Award: Chris Madden 12.394

Lap Leaders: Chris Madden (1-53)

Comp Cams B-Main #1 Finish (All Cars Advance): Mark Douglas, Tony Knowles, Brian Reese, Kerry Jones, Mike Weeks, Brett Miller, Donald Bradsher

Eibach Springs B-Main #2 Finish (All Cars Advance): Tommy Kerr, Jeff Smith, John Pursley, Sr., Ross White, Kyle Pierce, Brian Hendrix (DNS), Chad Ogle (DNS)

Race Notes: Chris Madden virtually locked up his third Schaeffer Oil Southern Nationals Championship tonight with his win at Volunteer Speedway. After laying down the quickest lap during the qualifying session, Madden grabbed the lead at the start of the race and never looked back en route to his third series victory of the year and the seventeenth of his career. The race was for second behind Madden, as Eric Jacobsen and Ty Dillon raced side-by-side for multiple laps. It was a tough night for a couple of the Southern Nationals regulars, as Donald Bradsher hit the turn four wall on the second lap and Johnny Pursley, Jr. went up in smoke on lap 22. The Schaeffer Oil Southern Nationals Series will crown a champion on Saturday, July 23 at the Tazewell Speedway in Tazewell, Tennessee, as the miniseries concludes its seventh season with a $5,300 to win show.

2011 POINT STANDINGS:
1. Chris Madden 1570
2. Tony Knowles 1472

3. Johnny Pursley, Jr. 1426

4. Donald Bradsher 1388

5. Brian Reese 1238

6. Chip Brindle 1106

7. Jonathan Davenport 1076

8. Ty Dillon 948

9. Casey Roberts 896

10. Dennis Franklin 728

11. Tyler Ivey 692

12. Daniel Baggerly 678

13. Vic Hill 656

14. Tommy Kerr 597

15. Ronnie Johnson 566

16. Johnny Cloer 561

17. Bubba Russell 547

18. Aaron Ridley 546

19. Eric Jacobsen 546

20. Tyler Millwood 530

21. Jeff Smith 514

22. Chase Washington 415

23. Brian Nuttall, Jr. 409

24. Billy Ogle, Jr. 386

25. Austin Dillon 378

2011 SCHEDULE & WINNERS:

Monday, July 11 - Wythe (VA) Raceway - AUSTIN DILLON

Tuesday, July 12 - Carolina (NC) Speedway - CHRIS MADDEN

Thursday, July 14 - North Georgia Speedway - PPD TO JULY 18

Friday, July 15 - Swainsboro (GA) Raceway - RAINED OUT

Saturday, July 16 - Screven (GA) Motor Speedway - BRENT DIXON

Sunday, July 17 - Rome (GA) Speedway - JONATHAN DAVENPORT
Monday, July 18 - North Georgia Speedway - RANDY WEAVER

Tuesday, July 19 - East Alabama Motor Speedway - CASEY ROBERTS

Thursday, July 21 - Cleveland (TN) Speedway - CHRIS MADDEN

Friday, July 22 - Volunteer (TN) Speedway - CHRIS MADDEN

Saturday, July 23 - Tazewell (TN) Speedway

The Schaeffer Oil Southern Nationals Series would like to thank the following marketing partners for their support in 2011: Schaeffer's Specialized Lubricants, American Racer Tires, Barry Wright Race Cars, Carolina Performance, Comp Cams, DBR Starters, Delph Communications, Eibach Springs, Graphic Impressions, GW Performance, Hoosier Racing Tires, Integra Shocks & Springs, King of the Road Custom Coaches, MasterSbilt Race Cars, Ohlins Shocks, Promo Eyes, Vic Hill Race Engines, VP Racing Fuels, Wiles Driveshafts, Wilwood Engineering, and Wix Filters

Chris Madden Becomes First Repeat Winner on 2011 Schaeffer Oil Southern Nationals Tour

Official Results of Schaeffer Oil Southern Nationals Series

Cleveland Speedway (Cleveland, Tennessee)

Thursday, July 21, 2011

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Car Count: 26

1. (4) Chris Madden $3,500

2. (3) Billy Ogle, Jr. $2,000

3. (5) Ronny Lee Hollingsworth $1,200

4. (11) Shane Clanton $800

5. (6) Eric Jacobsen $600

6. (1) Tommy Kerr $580

7. (2) Ethan Hunter $570

8. (8) Johnny Pursley $560

9. (9) Tony Knowles $550

10. (7) Brian Reese $540

11. (14) William Thomas $530

12. (19) Kasey Hall $520

13. (17) Mike Hill $510

14. (10) Chip Brindle $500

15. (15) Jeff Smith $490

16. (18) Chase Washington $480

17. (12) Donald Bradsher $475

18. (20) Ryan King $470

19. (16) Johnny Chastain $465

20. (21) George Mashburn $460

21. (13) Todd Morrow $455

22. (22) Brian Pritchard $450

Fast Time Award: Tommy Kerr 13.619

Lap Leaders: Tommy Kerr (1-6), Chris Madden (7-11), Tommy Kerr (12), Chris Madden (13), Tommy Kerr (14), Chris Madden (15-35)

Comp Cams Consolation Race One Finish (Top Six Advance): Tony Knowles, Shane Clanton, Todd Morrow, Jeff Smith, Mike Hill, Kasey Hall, George Mashburn, Jon Kwasnicki, Jason Welshan

Eibach Springs Consolation Race Two Finish (Top Six Advance): Chip Brindle, Donald Bradsher, William Thomas, Johnny Chastain, Chase Washington, Ryan King, Brian Pritchard, Dustin Cansler, Michael Evans

Series Provisionals: George Mashburn, Brian Pritchard

Race Notes: Polesitter Tommy Kerr and fourth starting Chris Madden waged an excellent battle for the top spot over the first fifteen circuits. Once Madden disposed of Kerr for good on lap fifteen, he held off a charge from Kerr's teammate Billy Ogle, Jr. before stretching his lead late in the race. Shane Clanton made the long trip to Cleveland from Gillette, Wyoming where he won the $10,000 'Cowboy 50' on Tuesday night at the Gillette Thunder Speedway. Clanton made a late charge to get up to the fourth position. Only two cautions slowed the action at Cleveland, as Donald Bradsher brought out the yellow on lap 13 and Chip Brindle spun in turn four on lap 22. The next event for the Schaeffer Oil Southern Nationals Series will be Friday night, July 22 at the high-banks of the Volunteer Speedway in Bulls Gap, Tennessee.

2011 POINT STANDINGS:
1. Chris Madden 1370
2. Tony Knowles 1290

3. Johnny Pursley 1256

4. Donald Bradsher 1232

5. Chip Brindle 1106

6. Jonathan Davenport 1076

7. Brian Reese 1054

8. Casey Roberts 896

9. Ty Dillon 754

10. Dennis Franklin 728

11. Tyler Ivey 692

12. Daniel Baggerly 678

13. Ronnie Johnson 566

14. Johnny Cloer 561

15. Bubba Russell 547

16. Aaron Ridley 546

17. Tyler Millwood 530

18. Vic Hill 492

19. Tommy Kerr 439

20. Chase Washington 415

21. Brian Nuttall, Jr. 409

22. Austin Dillon 378

22. Brandon Overton 378

24. Brent Dixon 376

25. Eric Jacobsen 350

2011 SCHEDULE & WINNERS:

Monday, July 11 - Wythe (VA) Raceway - AUSTIN DILLON

Tuesday, July 12 - Carolina (NC) Speedway - CHRIS MADDEN

Thursday, July 14 - North Georgia Speedway - PPD TO JULY 18

Friday, July 15 - Swainsboro (GA) Raceway - RAINED OUT

Saturday, July 16 - Screven (GA) Motor Speedway - BRENT DIXON

Sunday, July 17 - Rome (GA) Speedway - JONATHAN DAVENPORT
Monday, July 18 - North Georgia Speedway - RANDY WEAVER

Tuesday, July 19 - East Alabama Motor Speedway - CASEY ROBERTS

Thursday, July 21 - Cleveland (TN) Speedway - CHRIS MADDEN

Friday, July 22 - Volunteer (TN) Speedway

Saturday, July 23 - Tazewell (TN) Speedway

Casey Roberts Capitalizes on Davenport's Misfortune to Win at EAMS

Official Results of Schaeffer Oil Southern Nationals Series

East Alabama Motor Speedway (Phenix City, Alabama)

Tuesday, July 19, 2011

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Car Count: 22

1. (4) Casey Roberts $3,500

2. (5) Tony Knowles $2,000

3. (2) Chris Madden $1,200

4. (1) Jonathan Davenport $800

5. (3) Ty Dillon $600

6. (6) Chip Brindle $580

7. (9) Johnny Pursley $570

8. (7) Tyler Ivey $560

9. (14) Ronnie Johnson $550

10. (10) Donald Bradsher $540

11. (17) Duane Treadwell $530

12. (15) Brent Dixon $520

13. (20) Levon Sparks $510

14. (18) Chase Washington $500

15. (11) Brian Reese $490

16. (16) Aaron Ridley $480

17. (13) Jody Knowles $475

18. (19) Dana Eiland $470

19. (12) William Thomas $465

20. (8) Dennis Franklin $460

21. (21) Montana Dudley $455

22. (DNS) Phillip Pittman $450

Fast Time Award: Jonathan Davenport 14.04

Lap Leaders: Jonathan Davenport (1-29), Casey Roberts (30-35)

Comp Cams Consolation Race One Finish (All Cars Transfer): Johnny Pursley, Brian Reese, Jody Knowles, Brent Dixon, Duane Treadwell, Phillip Pittman, Dana Eiland

Eibach Springs Consolation Race Two Finish (All Cars Transfer): Donald Bradsher, William Thomas, Ronnie Johnson, Aaron Ridley, Chase Washington, Levon Sparks, Montana Dudley

Series Provisionals: None

Race Notes: Phillip Pittman barrel-rolled his #3 entry several times after heading over the turn three banking in his consolation race. He emerged unharmed from the incident, but did not start the main event. Polesitter Jonathan Davenport jumped out into the lead on lap one, while fellow front row starter Chris Madden slid back to fifth early in the race. Dennis Franklin experienced terminal motor issues on lap 6, while Brent Dixon went up in smoke to bring out the race's first caution on the 21st circuit. Davenport appeared to have the race under control until he blew a right rear tire on lap 30. Casey Roberts assumed the top spot and went on to capture his sixth career Schaeffer Oil Southern Nationals Series triumph. Davenport; meanwhile, restarted on the tail end of the lead lap cars and salvaged a fourth place finish. The Southern Nationals Series will take a day off on Wednesday before heading to the Volunteer State of Tennessee for a trio of shows at Cleveland, Bulls Gap, and Tazewell.

2011 POINT STANDINGS:
1. Chris Madden 1170
2. Tony Knowles 1108

3. Jonathan Davenport 1076

4. Johnny Pursley 1070

5. Donald Bradsher 1068

6. Chip Brindle 934

7. Casey Roberts 896

8. Brian Reese 874

9. Ty Dillon 754

10. Dennis Franklin 728

11. Tyler Ivey 692

12. Daniel Baggerly 678

13. Ronnie Johnson 566

14. Johnny Cloer 561

15. Bubba Russell 547

16. Aaron Ridley 546

17. Tyler Millwood 530

18. Vic Hill 492

19. Brian Nuttall, Jr. 409

20. Austin Dillon 378

20. Brandon Overton 378

22. Brent Dixon 376

23. Ross Bailes 350

24. Dan Breuer 336

25. Richie Corley 334

2011 SCHEDULE & WINNERS:

Monday, July 11 - Wythe (VA) Raceway - AUSTIN DILLON

Tuesday, July 12 - Carolina (NC) Speedway - CHRIS MADDEN

Thursday, July 14 - North Georgia Speedway - PPD TO JULY 18

Friday, July 15 - Swainsboro (GA) Raceway - RAINED OUT

Saturday, July 16 - Screven (GA) Motor Speedway - BRENT DIXON

Sunday, July 17 - Rome (GA) Speedway - JONATHAN DAVENPORT
Monday, July 18 - North Georgia Speedway - RANDY WEAVER

Tuesday, July 19 - East Alabama Motor Speedway - CASEY ROBERTS

Thursday, July 21 - Cleveland (TN) Speedway

Friday, July 22 - Volunteer (TN) Speedway

Saturday, July 23 - Tazewell (TN) Speedway

The Schaeffer Oil Southern Nationals Series would like to thank the following marketing partners for their support in 2011: Schaeffer's Specialized Lubricants, American Racer Tires, Barry Wright Race Cars, Carolina Performance, Comp Cams, DBR Starters, Delph Communications, Eibach Springs, Graphic Impressions, GW Performance, Hoosier Racing Tires, Integra Shocks & Springs, King of the Road Custom Coaches, MasterSbilt Race Cars, Ohlins Shocks, Promo Eyes, Vic Hill Race Engines, VP Racing Fuels, Wiles Driveshafts, Wilwood Engineering, and Wix Filters.

Randy Weaver Victorious in Rain-Postponed Southern Nationals Showdown at North Georgia

Official Results of Schaeffer Oil Southern Nationals Series

North Georgia Speedway (Chatsworth, Georgia)

Monday, July 18, 2011

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Car Count: 29 Entries from 7 States

1. (2) Randy Weaver $5,300

2. (15) Ronnie Johnson $2,500

3. (3) Chris Madden $1,500

4. (4) Chip Brindle $1,000

5. (11) Derek Ellis $900

6. (10) Aaron Ridley $800

7. (5) Brian Reese $750

8. (16) Todd Morrow $725

9. (7) Tony Knowles $700

10. (17) Tyler Ivey $675

11. (19) Gary McPherson $650

12. (18) Tyler Millwood $630

13. (12) Donald Bradsher $620

14. (6) Johnny Pursley $610

15. (21) Daniel Baggerly $600

16. (8) Kevin Gibson $590

17. (9) Frank Ingram $580

18. (1) Mike Marlar $570

19. (20) Johnny Cloer $560

20. (14) Vic Hill $550

21. (13) Jonathan Davenport $540

22. (DNS) David Payne $530

Fast Time Award: Mike Marlar 12.789

Comp Cams Consolation Race One Finish (Top Six Transfer): Frank Ingram, Derek Ellis, Jonathan Davenport, Ronnie Johnson, Tyler Ivey, Gary McPherson, Johnny Cloer, Shannon Bearden, Bubba Russell, Daniel Baggerly, Bear Patterson (DNS)

Eibach Springs Consolation Race Two Finish (Top Six Transfer): Kevin Gibson, Aaron Ridley, Donald Bradsher, Vic Hill, Todd Morrow, Tyler Millwood, DJ Hayes, Johnny Chastain, Eddie Blackmen, Craig Scott (DNS)

Series Provisionals: Daniel Baggerly (1), Johnny Cloer (2)

Race Notes: The prelims for this show took place last Thursday, July 14, but Mother Nature pushed back the 53-lap feature event until tonight. David Payne, who laid down the second quickest lap in qualifying last Thursday to earn a front-row starting spot, was not able to return tonight due to work commitments. That moved the entire outside lane up a row in the starting grid. Randy Weaver, who was aboard Derek Ellis' back-up #99 GRT car, swapped the lead with Chris Madden several times early in the race before taking the point for good on about the tenth circuit. Polesitter Mike Marlar piloted Vic Hill's #1 entry after engine woes sidelined his Warrior House Car. Marlar looped his borrowed ride in turn two on the opening lap and collected Jonathan Davenport, Tyler Ivey, and Ronnie Johnson among others. Johnson was the man on the move throughout the race, as he changed a damaged wheel and tire after the first-lap melee and stormed back through the field to earn runner-up honors behind Weaver. Chris Madden, who ran second most of the event, limped home on the last lap with mechanical problems underneath the rear-end of his #44 Team Zero racecar. The next show for the Schaeffer Oil Southern Nationals Series will be tomorrow night, July 19 at the East Alabama Motor Speedway in Phenix City, Alabama.

2011 POINT STANDINGS:
1. Chris Madden 976
2. Tony Knowles 912

3. Donald Bradsher 888

4. Jonathan Davenport 884

4. Johnny Pursley 884

6. Chip Brindle 746
7. Brian Reese 704

8. Casey Roberts 696

9. Daniel Baggerly 678

10. Dennis Franklin 568

11. Ty Dillon 564
12. Johnny Cloer 561

13. Bubba Russell 547
14. Tyler Millwood 530

15. Tyler Ivey 508

16. Vic Hill 492

17. Brian Nuttall, Jr. 409

18. Ronnie Johnson 384

19. Austin Dillon 378

19. Brandon Overton 378

19. Aaron Ridley 378

22. Ross Bailes 350

23. Dan Breuer 336

24. Richie Corley 334

25. Frank Ingram 328

2011 SCHEDULE & WINNERS:

Monday, July 11 - Wythe (VA) Raceway - AUSTIN DILLON

Tuesday, July 12 - Carolina (NC) Speedway - CHRIS MADDEN

Thursday, July 14 - North Georgia Speedway - PPD TO JULY 18

Friday, July 15 - Swainsboro (GA) Raceway - RAINED OUT

Saturday, July 16 - Screven (GA) Motor Speedway - BRENT DIXON

Sunday, July 17 - Rome (GA) Speedway - JONATHAN DAVENPORT
Monday, July 18 - North Georgia Speedway - RANDY WEAVER

Tuesday, July 19 - East Alabama Motor Speedway

Thursday, July 21 - Cleveland (TN) Speedway

Friday, July 22 - Volunteer (TN) Speedway

Saturday, July 23 - Tazewell (TN) Speedway

The Schaeffer Oil Southern Nationals Series would like to thank the following marketing partners for their support in 2011: Schaeffer's Specialized Lubricants, American Racer Tires, Barry Wright Race Cars, Carolina Performance, Comp Cams, DBR Starters, Delph Communications, Eibach Springs, Graphic Impressions, GW Performance, Hoosier Racing Tires, Integra Shocks & Springs, King of the Road Custom Coaches, MasterSbilt Race Cars, Ohlins Shocks, Promo Eyes, Vic Hill Race Engines, VP Racing Fuels, Wiles Driveshafts, Wilwood Engineering, and Wix Filters.

Jonathan Davenport Shrugs Off Recent Struggles to Claim $5,300 Rome Victory

Brent Dixon Holds Off Overton for First Career Schaeffer Oil Southern Nationals Victory

Official Results of Schaeffer Oil Southern Nationals Series

Screven Motor Speedway (Sylvania, Georgia)

Saturday, July 16, 2011

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Car Count: 27

1. (1) Brent Dixon $5,300

2. (7) Brandon Overton $2,500

3. (9) Johnny Pursley $1,500

4. (4) Casey Roberts $1,000

5. (3) Chris Madden $900

6. (13) Phillip Pittman $800

7. (14) Donald Bradsher $750

8. (12) Tony Knowles $725

9. (10) Sean Meeks $700

10. (11) Chesley Dixon $675

11. (15) Tyler Millwood $650

12. (16) Munk Gulledge $630

13. (19) Keith Freeman $620

14. (18) Brian Nuttall, Jr. $610

15. (22) Henry Carter $600

16. (5) Tyler Ivey $590

17. (21) Richie Corley $580

18. (6) Jonathan Davenport $570

19. (8) Casey Barrow $560

20. (2) Benji Cole $550

21. (17) Bubba Russell $540

22. (20) Mark Davis $530

Fast Time Award: Brent Dixon 15.329

Lap Leaders: Brent Dixon (1-53)

Comp Cams B-Main #1 Finish (Top Six Advance): Johnny Pursley, Chesley Dixon, Phillip Pittman, Tyler Millwood, Bubba Russell, Keith Freeman, Mark Davis, Michael Akeson, Colby Cannon, Bobby Morris (DNS)

Eibach Springs B-Main #2 Finish (Top Six Advance): John Henderson, Sean Meeks, Tony Knowles, Donald Bradsher, Monk Gulledge, Brian Nuttall, Jr., Richie Corley, Henry Carter, Branden Yawn (DNS)

Series Provisionals: Richie Corley (1), Mark Davis (1)

Race Notes: Consolation race winner John Henderson hurt a motor en route to his prelim victory and was not able to compete in the 'Rebel Yell' feature event. Instead, past race winner Henry Carter was added to the starting lineup in his place. Reigning series champion Jonathan Davenport had another rough evening, as he spun on the first lap of the race and was later caught up in a multi-car pile-up on the front stretch on lap 16. Casey Roberts and Brandon Overton both took their shots at race leader Brent Dixon in the waning laps, but Dixon held off Overton by less than a car length to record his first Schaeffer Oil Southern Nationals Series triumph. The next race for the series will be Sunday, July 17 at the famed Rome Speedway in Rome, Georgia.

2011 POINT STANDINGS:
1. Chris Madden 586
2. Tony Knowles 550
3. Donald Bradsher 546
4. Jonathan Davenport 526
4. Johnny Pursley 526
6. Casey Roberts 502
7. Brian Nuttall, Jr. 409
8. Dennis Franklin 390
9. Chip Brindle 380
9. Ty Dillon 380
11. Austin Dillon 378
11. Brandon Overton 378
13. Ross Bailes 350
14. Daniel Baggerly 336
14. Brian Reese 336
14. Dan Breuer 336
17. Richie Corley 334
18. Johnny Cloer 324
19. Bubba Russell 316
20. Tommy Kerr 251
21. Brent Dixon 200

22. Tim Dohm 190
23. Phil Pittman 188

24. Kenny Compton, Jr. 186

25. Brandon Kinzer 184

25. Robbie Bailey 184

27. Sean Meeks 182

28. Chesley Dixon 180

29. Tyler Millwood 178

30. Munk Gulledge 176
30. John Pursley 176
32. Keith Freeman 174
32. Jay Sessoms 174
34. Jeff Smith 172
35. Henry Carter 170
36. Tyler Ivey 168

36. Vic Hill 168
38. Doug Sanders 166

39. Casey Barrow 162

40. Eric Jacobsen 160

40. Benji Cole 160

42. Kenny Peeples, Jr. 158

43. Mark Davis 156

44. Travis Greer 152
45. Kyle Pierce 75

45. Johnathan Warlick 75

45. John Henderson 75

45. Colby Cannon 75

45. Michael Akeson 75

45. Branden Yawn 75

45. Bobby Morris 75

2011 SCHEDULE & WINNERS:

Monday, July 11 - Wythe (VA) Raceway - AUSTIN DILLON

Tuesday, July 12 - Carolina (NC) Speedway - CHRIS MADDEN

Thursday, July 14 - North Georgia Speedway - PPD TO JULY 18

Friday, July 15 - Swainsboro (GA) Raceway - RAINED OUT

Saturday, July 16 - Screven (GA) Motor Speedway - BRENT DIXON

Sunday, July 17 - Rome (GA) Speedway
Monday, July 18 - North Georgia Speedway

Tuesday, July 19 - East Alabama Motor Speedway

Thursday, July 21 - Cleveland (TN) Speedway

Friday, July 22 - Volunteer (TN) Speedway

Saturday, July 23 - Tazewell (TN) Speedway

The Schaeffer Oil Southern Nationals Series would like to thank the following marketing partners for their support in 2011: Schaeffer's Specialized Lubricants, American Racer Tires, Barry Wright Race Cars, Carolina Performance, Comp Cams, DBR Starters, Delph Communications, Eibach Springs, Graphic Impressions, GW Performance, Hoosier Racing Tires, Integra Shocks & Springs, King of the Road Custom Coaches, MasterSbilt Race Cars, Ohlins Shocks, Promo Eyes, Vic Hill Race Engines, VP Racing Fuels, Wiles Driveshafts, Wilwood Engineering, and Wix Filters.

July 15, 2011

Tonight's Schaeffer Oil Southern Nationals Race at Swainsboro Rained Out

(BRASSTOWN, NORTH CAROLINA) With many race haulers inside of the pit area and more waiting outside of the pit gate, Mother Nature unleashed a heavy rain shower on the Swainsboro Raceway in Swainsboro, Georgia tonight, which canceled the $5,300 to win Schaeffer Oil Southern Nationals Series program. There will be no reschedule date for the show, which was to be headlined by a 53-lap feature event. The stars of the series will now turn their focus to the Screven Motor Speedway in Sylvania, Georgia on Saturday evening, July 16.

The 12th Annual 'Rebel Yell' will be held tomorrow at Screven and another $5,300 top prize will await the winner. This will mark the sixth consecutive year that the Schaeffer Oil Southern Nationals Series has visited Screven and previous winners include: Henry Carter ('06), Jimmy Sharpe ('07), Dennis Franklin ('08 & '09), Casey Roberts ('10). You can learn more about the 'Rebel Yell' program tomorrow night by visiting www.screvenmotorspeedway.com.

2011 POINT STANDINGS:
1. Chris Madden 396
2. Dennis Franklin 390
3. Chip Brindle 380
3. Ty Dillon 380
5. Austin Dillon 378
6. Tony Knowles 366
7. Jonathan Davenport 362
8. Donald Bradsher 360
9. Ross Bailes 350
10. Daniel Baggerly 336
10. Brian Reese 336
10. Dan Breuer 336
13. Johnny Pursley 332
14. Johnny Cloer 324
15. Casey Roberts 310
16. Tommy Kerr 251
17. Brian Nuttall, Jr. 237

18. Tim Dohm 190

19. Kenny Compton, Jr. 186

20. Brandon Kinzer 184

20. Robbie Bailey 184

22. Brandon Overton 182
23. John Pursley 176
24. Jay Sessoms 174
25. Jeff Smith 172

26. Vic Hill 168
26. Richie Clorley 168
28. Doug Sanders 166

29. Eric Jacobsen 160

30. Kenny Peeples, Jr. 158
30. Bubba Russell 158

32. Travis Greer 152
33. Kyle Pierce 75

33. Johnathan Warlick 75

2011 SCHEDULE & WINNERS:

Monday, July 11 - Wythe (VA) Raceway - AUSTIN DILLON

Tuesday, July 12 - Carolina (NC) Speedway - CHRIS MADDEN

Thursday, July 14 - North Georgia Speedway - PPD TO JULY 18

Friday, July 15 - Swainsboro (GA) Raceway - RAINED OUT

Saturday, July 16 - Screven (GA) Motor Speedway

Sunday, July 17 - Rome (GA) Speedway
Monday, July 18 - North Georgia Speedway

Tuesday, July 19 - East Alabama Motor Speedway

Thursday, July 21 - Cleveland (TN) Speedway

Friday, July 22 - Volunteer (TN) Speedway

Saturday, July 23 - Tazewell (TN) Speedway

The Schaeffer Oil Southern Nationals Series would like to thank the following marketing partners for their support in 2011: Schaeffer's Specialized Lubricants, American Racer Tires, Barry Wright Race Cars, Carolina Performance, Comp Cams, DBR Starters, Delph Communications, Eibach Springs, Graphic Impressions, GW Performance, Hoosier Racing Tires, Integra Shocks & Springs, King of the Road Custom Coaches, MasterSbilt Race Cars, Ohlins Shocks, Promo Eyes, Vic Hill Race Engines, VP Racing Fuels, Wiles Driveshafts, Wilwood Engineering, and Wix Filters.

July 14, 2011

Schaeffer Oil Southern Nationals Series Feature at North Georgia Speedway Postponed Until Monday, July 18

(BRASSTOWN, NORTH CAROLINA) Round three of the Schaeffer Oil Southern Nationals Series schedule took the cars and stars of the series to the North Georgia Speedway in Chatsworth, Georgia tonight for a $5,300 to win show. With stormy weather in the area throughout the night, the program was hustled along to try and beat Mother Nature. However, rain showers invaded just as the cars were assembling to the grid for the start of the 53-lap main event at approximately 9:30 p.m. With the field set through preliminary action, the feature will be run on Monday night, July 18 with hot laps scheduled for 8:30 p.m.

Mike Marlar, of Winfield, Tennessee, laid down the quickest lap of the 29 entrants during the qualifying session and will sit on the pole of the rain-postponed main event. To his outside will be second fastest qualifier David Payne, who debuted a brand-new MasterSbilt racecar. The preliminary results from tonight's show are listed below:

Car Count: 29 Entries from 7 States

Fast Time: Mike Marlar 12.789

Top Eight Qualifiers (Locked In Through Time Trials): Mike Marlar, David Payne, Chris Madden, Randy Weaver, Brian Reese, Chip Brindle, Tony Knowles, Johnny Pursley

Comp Cams Consolation Race One Finish (Top Six Transfer): Frank Ingram, Derek Ellis, Jonathan Davenport, Ronnie Johnson, Tyler Ivey, Gary McPherson, Johnny Cloer, Shannon Bearden, Bubba Russell, Daniel Baggerly, Bear Patterson (DNS)

Eibach Springs Consolation Race Two Finish (Top Six Transfer): Kevin Gibson, Aaron Ridley, Donald Bradsher, Vic Hill, Todd Morrow, Tyler Millwood, DJ Haynes, Johnny Chastain, Eddie Blackmen, Craig Scott (DNS)

Series Provisionals: Daniel Baggerly (1), Johnny Cloer (2)

FEATURE LINEUP: ($5,300 to win/53 laps)
Row 1: Mike Marlar - David Payne
Row 2: Chris Madden - Randy Weaver
Row 3: Brian Reese - Chip Brindle
Row 4: Tony Knowles - Johnny Pursley
Row 5: Frank Ingram - Kevin Gibson
Row 6: Derek Ellis - Aaron Ridley
Row 7: Jonathan Davenport - Donald Bradsher
Row 8: Ronnie Johnson - Vic Hill
Row 9: Tyler Ivey - Todd Morrow
Row 10: Gary McPherson - Tyler Millwood
Row 11: Daniel Baggerly - Johnny Cloer

2011 POINT STANDINGS:
1. Chris Madden 396
2. Dennis Franklin 390
3. Chip Brindle 380
3. Ty Dillon 380
5. Austin Dillon 378
6. Tony Knowles 366
7. Jonathan Davenport 362
8. Donald Bradsher 360
9. Ross Bailes 350
10. Daniel Baggerly 336
10. Brian Reese 336
10. Dan Breuer 336
13. Johnny Pursley 332
14. Johnny Cloer 324
15. Casey Roberts 310
16. Tommy Kerr 251
17. Brian Nuttall, Jr. 237

18. Tim Dohm 190

19. Kenny Compton, Jr. 186

20. Brandon Kinzer 184

20. Robbie Bailey 184

22. Brandon Overton 182
23. John Pursley 176
24. Jay Sessoms 174
25. Jeff Smith 172

26. Vic Hill 168
26. Richie Clorley 168
28. Doug Sanders 166

29. Eric Jacobsen 160

30. Kenny Peeples, Jr. 158
30. Bubba Russell 158

32. Travis Greer 152
33. Kyle Pierce 75

33. Johnathan Warlick 75

2011 SCHEDULE & WINNERS:

Monday, July 11 - Wythe (VA) Raceway - AUSTIN DILLON

Tuesday, July 12 - Carolina (NC) Speedway - CHRIS MADDEN

Thursday, July 14 - North Georgia Speedway - PPD TO JULY 18

Friday, July 15 - Swainsboro (GA) Raceway

Saturday, July 16 - Screven (GA) Motor Speedway

Sunday, July 17 - Rome (GA) Speedway
Monday, July 18 - North Georgia Speedway

Tuesday, July 19 - East Alabama Motor Speedway

Thursday, July 21 - Cleveland (TN) Speedway

Friday, July 22 - Volunteer (TN) Speedway

Saturday, July 23 - Tazewell (TN) Speedway

The Schaeffer Oil Southern Nationals Series would like to thank the following marketing partners for their support in 2011: Schaeffer's Specialized Lubricants, American Racer Tires, Barry Wright Race Cars, Carolina Performance, Comp Cams, DBR Starters, Delph Communications, Eibach Springs, Graphic Impressions, GW Performance, Hoosier Racing Tires, Integra Shocks & Springs, King of the Road Custom Coaches, MasterSbilt Race Cars, Ohlins Shocks, Promo Eyes, Vic Hill Race Engines, VP Racing Fuels, Wiles Driveshafts, Wilwood Engineering, and Wix Filters.

Official Results of Schaeffer Oil Southern Nationals Series Event #2 of 10

Carolina Speedway (Gastonia, North Carolina)

Tuesday, July 12, 2011

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Car Count: 27

1. (4) Chris Madden $3,500

2. (5) Dennis Franklin $2,000

3. (9) Ross Bailes $1,200

4. (2) Chip Brindle $800

5. (13) Donald Bradsher $600

6. (7) Ty Dillon $580

7. (16) Tony Knowles $570

8. (23) Robbie Bailey $560

9. (14) Brandon Overton $550

10. (3) Jonathan Davenport $540

11. (6) Austin Dillon $530

12. (11) John Pursley $520

13. (12) Jay Sessoms $510

14. (8) Jeff Smith $500

15. (17) Daniel Baggerly $490

16. (18) Richie Clorley $480

17. (19) Doug Sanders $475

18. (15) Dan Breuer $470

19. (21) Brian Reese $465

20. (22) Johnny Cloer $460

21. (20) Bubba Russell $455

22. (10) Casey Roberts $450

23. (1) Johnny Pursley $450

Fast Time Award: Johnny Pursley 16.574

Lap Leaders: Jonathan Davenport (1-24), Chris Madden (25-35)

Comp Cams B-Main #1 Finish (Top Six Advance): Ross Bailes, John Pursley, Donald Bradsher, Dan Breuer, Daniel Baggerly, Doug Sanders, Robbie Bailey, Brian Reese, Brian Nuttall, Jr., Tommy Kerr (DNS)

Eibach Springs B-Main #2 Finish (Top Six Advance): Casey Roberts, Jay Sessoms, Brandon Overton, Tony Knowles, Richie Clorley, Bubba Russell, Kyle Pierce, Johnny Cloer, Johnathan Warlick

Series Provisionals: Brian Reese (1), Johnny Cloer (1)

Emergency Provisional: Robbie Bailey (1)

Race Notes: Polesitter Johnny Pursley broke in turn four of the first lap and wound up head first into the outside retaining wall. Jonathan Davenport, who then moved up to the front row due to Pursley's misfortune, took the lead on the second restart and held the point until lap 25 when he broke a transmission. Chris Madden inherited the race lead from Davenport and held off Dennis Franklin in the waning laps to win by 0.267 seconds. Only eight cars finished the attrition-filled race, seven of which were on the lead lap. The win for Madden was his series-leading 15th career Southern Nationals Series victory. Tommy Kerr scratched for the evening after hot laps. Following a day off on Wednesday, the Schaeffer Oil Southern Nationals Series will resume competition with a $5,300 to win showdown on Thursday, July 14 at the North Georgia Speedway in Chatsworth, Georgia.

2011 POINT STANDINGS:
1. Chris Madden 396
2. Dennis Franklin 390
3. Chip Brindle 380
3. Ty Dillon 380
5. Austin Dillon 378
6. Tony Knowles 366
7. Jonathan Davenport 362
8. Donald Bradsher 360
9. Ross Bailes 350
10. Daniel Baggerly 336
10. Brian Reese 336
10. Dan Breuer 336
13. Johnny Pursley 332
14. Johnny Cloer 324
15. Casey Roberts 310
16. Tommy Kerr 251
17. Brian Nuttall, Jr. 237

18. Tim Dohm 190

19. Kenny Compton, Jr. 186

20. Brandon Kinzer 184

20. Robbie Bailey 184

22. Brandon Overton 182
23. John Pursley 176
24. Jay Sessoms 174
25. Jeff Smith 172

26. Vic Hill 168
26. Richie Clorley 168
28. Doug Sanders 166

29. Eric Jacobsen 160

30. Kenny Peeples, Jr. 158
30. Bubba Russell 158

32. Travis Greer 152
33. Kyle Pierce 75

33. Johnathan Warlick 75

2011 SCHEDULE & WINNERS:

Monday, July 11 - Wythe (VA) Raceway - AUSTIN DILLON

Tuesday, July 12 - Carolina (NC) Speedway - CHRIS MADDEN

Thursday, July 14 - North Georgia Speedway

Friday, July 15 - Swainsboro (GA) Raceway

Saturday, July 16 - Screven (GA) Motor Speedway

Sunday, July 17 - Rome (GA) Speedway

Tuesday, July 19 - East Alabama Motor Speedway

Thursday, July 21 - Cleveland (TN) Speedway

Friday, July 22 - Volunteer (TN) Speedway

Saturday, July 23 - Tazewell (TN) Speedway

The Schaeffer Oil Southern Nationals Series would like to thank the following marketing partners for their support in 2011: Schaeffer's Specialized Lubricants, American Racer Tires, Barry Wright Race Cars, Carolina Performance, Comp Cams, DBR Starters, Delph Communications, Eibach Springs, Graphic Impressions, GW Performance, Hoosier Racing Tires, Integra Shocks & Springs, King of the Road Custom Coaches, MasterSbilt Race Cars, Ohlins Shocks, Promo Eyes, Vic Hill Race Engines, VP Racing Fuels, Wiles Driveshafts, Wilwood Engineering, and Wix Filters

Austin Dillon Turns Back Mother Nature and Hard Charging Chris Madden to Take Wythe Checkers

Official Results of Schaeffer Oil Southern Nationals Series Event #1 of 10

Wythe Raceway (Rural Retreat, Virginia)

Monday, July 11, 2011

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Car Count: 24 Entries from 8 States

1. (2) Austin Dillon $3,500

2. (24) Chris Madden $2,000

3. (3) Dennis Franklin $1,200

4. (4) Ty Dillon $800

5. (13) Tim Dohm $600

6. (8) Chip Brindle $580

7. (11) Kenny Compton, Jr. $570

8. (7) Brandon Kinzer $560

9. (1) Jonathan Davenport $550

10. (6) Tony Knowles $540

11. (14) Johnny Pursley $530

12. (15) Tommy Kerr $520

13. (19) Brian Reese $510

14. (20) Dan Breuer $500

15. (16) Donald Bradsher $490

16. (5) Vic Hill $480

17. (9) Daniel Baggerly $475

18. (23) Johnny Cloer $470

19. (17) Brian Nuttall, Jr. $465

20. (10) Eric Jacobsen $460

21. (22) Kenny Peeples, Jr. $455

22. (21) Ross Bailes $450

23. (12) Casey Roberts $450

24. (18) Travis Greer $450

Fast Time Award: Jonathan Davenport 16.195 (New Track Record)

Lap Leaders: Austin Dillon (1-35)

Race Notes: Dennis Franklin grabbed the lead on the initial start of the race, but a turn-four pile-up on the first lap caused a total restart. The race was red-flagged on lap six due to rain and was delayed for over two hours. When the feature finally restarted, Jonathan Davenport, Chip Brindle, and Donald Bradsher were relegated to the tail end of the lead lap cars after changing tires during the red-flag period. Chris Madden, who went to a back-up car following time trials, rallied from last to second to finish behind only NASCAR Camping World Truck Series star Austin Dillon. Dillon was able to beat a hard charging Madden by a half straightaway. Consolation races were scrapped earlier in the night when impending weather caused the entire field to be set via time trials. The next race for the Schaeffer Oil Southern Nationals Series will be on Tuesday, July 12 at the Carolina Speedway in Gastonia, North Carolina.

2011 POINT STANDINGS:
1. Austin Dillon 200

2. Chris Madden 196

3. Dennis Franklin 194

4. Ty Dillon 192

5. Tim Dohm 190

6. Chip Brindle 188

7. Kenny Compton, Jr. 186

8. Brandon Kinzer 184

9. Jonathan Davenport 182

10. Tony Knowles 180

11. Johnny Pursley 178

12. Tommy Kerr 176

13. Brian Reese 174

14. Dan Breuer 172

15. Donald Bradsher 170

16. Vic Hill 168

17. Daniel Baggerly 166

18. Johnny Cloer 164

19. Brian Nuttall, Jr. 162

20. Eric Jacobsen 160

21. Kenny Peeples, Jr. 158

22. Ross Bailes 156

23. Casey Roberts 154

24. Travis Greer 152

2011 SCHEDULE & WINNERS:

Monday, July 11 - Wythe (VA) Raceway - AUSTIN DILLON

Tuesday, July 12 - Carolina (NC) Speedway

Thursday, July 14 - North Georgia Speedway

Friday, July 15 - Swainsboro (GA) Raceway

Saturday, July 16 - Screven (GA) Motor Speedway

Sunday, July 17 - Rome (GA) Speedway

Tuesday, July 19 - East Alabama Motor Speedway

Thursday, July 21 - Cleveland (TN) Speedway

Friday, July 22 - Volunteer (TN) Speedway

Saturday, July 23 - Tazewell (TN) Speedway

The Schaeffer Oil Southern Nationals Series would like to thank the following marketing partners for their support in 2011: Schaeffer's Specialized Lubricants, American Racer Tires, Barry Wright Race Cars, Carolina Performance, Comp Cams, DBR Starters, Delph Communications, Eibach Springs, Graphic Impressions, GW Performance, Hoosier Racing Tires, Integra Shocks & Springs, King of the Road Custom Coaches, MasterSbilt Race Cars, Ohlins Shocks, Promo Eyes, Vic Hill Race Engines, VP Racing Fuels, Wiles Driveshafts, Wilwood Engineering, and Wix Filters

July 8, 2011

Schaeffer Oil Southern Nationals Series Set to Embark on Start of Seventh Season!

(BRASSTOWN, NORTH CAROLINA) In only three days time, fans and racers from the Southeast will start flocking to dirt tracks across the region, as the Schaeffer Oil Southern Nationals Series embarks on their seventh season! This year's version of the ten-race mini-series will kick off on Monday, July 11 at the Wythe Raceway in Rural Retreat, Virginia. From July 11-23, ten different racetracks in the states of Virginia, North Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, and Tennessee will play host to series races. A record six events will pay $5,300 to the winner, while the other four shows will pay $3,500 to win.

A talented field of drivers are eyeing the start of the Schaeffer Oil Southern Nationals Series on Monday and a long list of them have expressed interest to series promoter Ray Cook in following all or at least most of the rigorous schedule. You can find many of the top Dirt Late Model chauffeurs in the area participating with the series this year including: Jonathan Davenport, Chris Madden, Eric Jacobsen, Vic Hill, Brian Reese, Kenny Compton, Jr., Tony Knowles, Casey Roberts, Ivedent Lloyd, Jr., Tommy Kerr, Ross Bailes, Dennis Franklin, Austin Dillon, Ty Dillon, Daniel Baggerly, Donald Bradsher, Jeff Smith, Skip Arp, Tyler Ivey, and Ronnie Johnson. Fans eager for live updates from all ten shows can visit the new Twitter (@SoNationals) page for the series at twitter.com/sonationals.

Courtesy of new title sponsor Schaeffer Oil, an exciting new promotion will greet fans when they attend one of the Southern Nationals Series programs this year. Those in attendance can pick up some special Schaeffer Oil give-a-ways, which includes information on how to register to win several great prizes including FREE All-Access Passes to 2012 Southern Nationals Series events!

In addition to Schaeffer Oil, these other great companies have signed on to be a part of the 2011 Schaeffer Oil Southern Nationals Series: American Racer Tires, Barry Wright Race Cars, Carolina Performance, Comp Cams, DBR Starters, Delph Communications, Eibach Springs, Graphic Impressions, GW Performance, Hoosier Racing Tires, Integra Shocks & Springs, King of the Road Custom Coaches, MasterSbilt Race Cars, Ohlins Shocks, Promo Eyes, Vic Hill Race Engines, VP Racing Fuels, Wiles Driveshafts, Wilwood Engineering, and Wix Filters. You can access the latest information about the series online at www.southernnationalsseries.com.

2011 SCHEDULE:

Monday, July 11 - Wythe Raceway (Rural Retreat, Virginia)

$3,500 to win, $450 to start

Previous Winners: Dennis Franklin ('06), Chris Madden ('07 & '08), Vic Hill ('09), Mother Nature ('10)

Tuesday, July 12 - Carolina Speedway (Gastonia, North Carolina)

$3,500 to win, $450 to start

Previous Winners: Jonathan Davenport ('09), Dennis Franklin ('10)

Thursday, July 14 - North Georgia Speedway (Chatsworth, Georgia)

$5,300 to win, $530 to start

Previous Winners: Holding First Series Event in 2011

Friday, July 15 - Swainsboro Raceway (Swainsboro, Georgia)

$5,300 to win, $530 to start

Previous Winners: Chris Madden ('08), Casey Roberts ('09), Bub McCool ('10)

Saturday, July 16 - Screven Motor Speedway (Sylvania, Georgia)

$5,300 to win, $530 to start

Previous Winners: Henry Carter ('06), Jimmy Sharpe ('07), Dennis Franklin ('08 & '09), Casey Roberts ('10)

Sunday, July 17 - Rome Speedway (Rome, Georgia)

$5,300 to win, $530 to start

Previous Winners: Chris Madden ('10)

Tuesday, July 19 - East Alabama Motor Speedway (Phenix City, Alabama)

$3,500 to win, $450 to start

Previous Winners: Jonathan Davenport ('10)

Thursday, July 21 - Cleveland Speedway (Cleveland, Tennessee)

$3,500 to win, $450 to start

Previous Winners: Clint Smith ('06), Randy Weaver ('07), Jimmy Owens ('08), Chris Madden ('09), Clint Smith ('10)

Friday, July 22 - Volunteer Speedway (Bulls Gap, Tennessee)

$5,300 to win, $530 to start

Previous Winners: Jimmy Owens ('06 & '07), Tommy Kerr ('08 & '09), Jonathan Davenport ('10)

Saturday, July 23 - Tazewell Speedway (Tazewell, Tennessee)

$5,300 to win, $530 to start

Previous Winners: Billy Ogle, Jr. ('05), Jimmy Owens ('06), Chris Madden ('07 & '08), Jimmy Owens ('09), Jonathan Davenport ('10)

July 7, 2011

Carolina Speedway Prepares for the Southern Nationals Tuesday Night, July 12

GASTONIA, NC - Carolina Speedway is busy preparing for one of the biggest events of the 2011 racing season as the Ray Cook promoted Schaeffer Oil Southern Nationals is set to invade 'The Action Track' on Tuesday night, July 12th.

The Southern Nationals is a 10 race mini-series that covers five states in 14 days. Carolina Speedway is the only track in North or South Carolina to host an event in 2011 and with a record car count expected; it is shaping up to be an event for the ages.

"We are anxiously awaiting the start of the Southern Nationals," said Carolina Speedway's Mark Gibbons. "We have had a great year so far and this show has all the makings of something huge."

Jonathan Davenport is the defending Southern Nationals champion and is no stranger to victory lane at Carolina Speedway. Davenport and his Barry Wright house car are looking forward to the return trip to Carolina.

"It will be good to get back to Carolina," said Davenport from his Cowpens, SC headquarters. "We have had quite a bit of success there in the past and I can't wait to get back."

Drivers from all over the Southeast have signed up for the tour including; Chris Madden from Gaffney, SC, Billy Ogle, Jr from Knoxville, TN, Tommy Kerr from Maryville, TN, Scott Creel from Franklinton, LA, Johnny Pursley from Clover, SC, Ross Bailes from Clover, SC, Donald Bradsher from Burlington, NC, Kennie Compton from Bland, VA, Vic Hill from Sevierville, TN and many others.

NASCAR Camping World Truck Series star Austin Dillon and younger Ty Dillon has also confirmed their participation in the event.

Also on the card will be the NDRA Late Models with a $1,000 prize up for grabs. Fan favorite Open Wheel Modifeds, Domino's Pizza Street Stocks and Tilley Harley Davidson Renegade. Pit gates open at 4:00 PM with grandstand gates opening at 5:00 PM. Racing will start at 8:00 pm. General admission is only $20. For more information please visit www.carolinaspeedway.net.

For more information on the Southern Nationals please visit www.southernnationalsseries.com.

Much more information concerning the 2011 Schaeffer Oil Southern Nationals Series campaign will be made available prior to the start of the two-week miniseries on July 11.  A new series logo and website will be unveiled in the upcoming weeks.  You can access the latest information about the series online at www.southernnationalsseries.com.  

About Schaeffer's Specialized Lubricants:

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