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August 8, 2016

Garrett Alberson Claims First-Career CCSDS Triumph

Shreveport, Louisiana (08/08/16) – Garrett Alberson held off race-long advances from Jack Sullivan to score his first-career victory with the COMP Cams Super Dirt Series (CCSDS) on Friday evening in his Childress Fishing & Rental #F5 Black Diamond/ Durham Racing Engine Super Late Model. The triumph came at I-30 Speedway and was worth $2,000.

“This win means a lot because we have been so close in so many of these COMP Cams Series races, but just haven’t been able to get over the hump,” Alberson said with a big smile. “I’m so thankful for the opportunity that Mr. Raymond Childress gives me with this ride, and it makes me really happy to be able to give him this win.”

Competing with COMP Cams Super Dirt Series (CCSDS), Garrett Alberson visited I-30 Speedway (Little Rock, Arkansas) on Friday night for the Rockabilly 33. Drawing 30 cars for the two-day special event, Alberson posted a heat race victory, giving him the pole position for the feature. Leading from flag-to-flag, Garrett captured his first career CCSDS win, which came over Jack Sullivan, Hunter Rasdon, Wendell Wallace, and Ashley Newman. Alberson pocketed a $2,000 payday for his dominant performance in the 33-lap A-Main.

Saturday night’s $5,000-to-win event at the ¼-mile oval fell victim to rain.

Full results from this event can be found at www.COMPDirt.com .

The team will now take a one-week break as they turn their attention to the 24th annual COMP Cams Topless 100. The mega-event will be held at Batesville Motor Speedway (Locust Grove, Arkansas) on August 18-20. The $40,000-to-win affair is co-sanctioned by the COMP Cams Super Dirt Series and the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series. For more information on the event, please visit www.BatesvilleMotorSpeedway.com .

Garrett Alberson would like to thank all of his sponsors including Childress Fishing & Rental, Childress Inspection Services, PRP Suspension, J&J Motorsports, Stuckey Enterprises, Black Diamond Racing, Durham Race Engines, X-treme Graphics by J-Rod, BSB Manufacturing, All Star Performance, Ohilins Shocks, CV Race Products, Deetz Racing, Batteries Plus Bulbs, Mesilla Valley Transportation, Rio Grande Foot Clinic, Argyle Welding Supply Co., Wehrs Machine, J. Craig's Tile Company, and MSRMafia.com Marketing Services.

For more information on Garrett Alberson please visit www.GarrettAlberson.com .

DAVE BLANEY AND MOTTER TEAM LEARN VALUABLE LESSONS
DURING CAPITANI CLASSIC

KNOXVILLE, Iowa (Aug. 7, 2016) – Tonight’s Capitani Classic was the final race to experiment with tune ups prior to the crown jewel of Sprint Car racing, the Knoxville Nationals.

With 61 cars on deck at Knoxville Raceway, Dave Blaney wheeled the Motter Equipment Mohawk Northeast Beltline Body Shop 71M to the No. 7 qualifying spot (15.710 seconds) in group two.

There were six heat races with the top three in each transferring to the A Main.
Blaney started on the outside of the front row in his heat that was chock full of A list drivers. He drove hard and finished third, earning a spot in the feature.

The pole scramble pitted the top eight drivers against each other in a two-lap race, with the winner taking on the next contestant. The results of the scramble determined the pole and the top eight starting positions in the A Main. After the scramble, Blaney was awarded the seventh starting position for the feature.

The first two attempts to start the main were foiled by spins before one lap could be completed. First Paul McMahan spun between turns three and four and in the second restart, Blaney spun in the same spot and had to go to the rear of the field.

On the third try, one lap went into the history books before another spin brought out the yellow. Kerry Madsen was the leader, Shane Stewart was second and Brian Brown third. On lap three, Stewart took the lead from Madsen. Blaney began to push forward to 18th.

The red stopped racing action on lap 16 when Danny Lasoski and Bronson Maeschen tangled. Both drivers were able to climb out of their cars.

Back to green. Shane Stewart led to the checkered flag, the only driver to win back to back Capitani Classics. Kerry Madsen finished second and Brian Brown third.

Blaney was 17th.

“We learned quite a bit tonight,” said team owner Dan Motter. “We believe we got a good baseline for this coming week at the Knoxville Nationals.

“We were fortunate to have the legendary crew chief Kenny Woodruff here tonight helping us and he will be with us during the Knoxville Nationals. Up until this
point, Dave has tried to tune and drive, which is very difficult to do under ever-changing race conditions.

“Kenny and Dave spent many years as one of the strongest teams in sprint car racing before Dave headed to NASCAR in 1998. Together they won two Kings Royal events, and won the Historical Big One and the Knoxville Nationals in back-to-back events in 1997. They also notched a World of Outlaws championship together.

“Tonight the two of them spent a lot of time talking through everything.

“We were not far off in qualifying. We were experimenting with the set-up tonight and missed it a bit during the feature.

“This was our first time in Knoxville this year and it was a very valuable night for us.”

Next on the agenda: the Knoxville Nationals. Dave Blaney will qualify on Thursday, August 11.

“Our team’s thoughts and prayers are with Bryan Clauson and his family,” said Motter. “I know Bryan is weighing on everyone’s minds in the entire racing fraternity.”

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August 8, 2016

Shane Clanton Wins at Shawano; Contends at USA Nationals

Zebulon, Georgia (08/08/16) – Shane Clanton enjoyed a successful tour of Wisconsin last week in his Weldbank Energy #25 Super K Express/ Capital Race Car/ Clements Racing Engine Super Late Model. He started the week with a $10,000 win on Tuesday at Shawano Speedway before enjoying one of his best runs at Cedar Lake Speedway during the USA Nationals finale.

Making the trip North, Shane Clanton followed the World of Outlaws Craftsman Late Model Series to Shawano Speedway (Shawano, Wisconsin) on Tuesday night for the Sun Drop Shootout. After timing in 6th fastest in a field of 28 entries, Clanton cruised to a heat race victory, giving him the 2nd-starting position for the feature alongside Jimmy Mars. Following a slip-up on lap 20 that gave the lead to Josh Richards, Shane regained the top spot on the next lap before going on to record his ninth victory of the season. Richards, Earl Pearson Jr., Brandon Overton, and Rick Eckert completed the Top 5. Clanton was awarded a $10,000 payday for his 50-lap, A-Main win.

On Thursday evening Clanton picked back up with the World of Outlaws, traveling to Cedar Lake Speedway (New Richmond, Wisconsin) for the opening round of the three-day USA Nationals. Transferring the top three out of the heats to the feature, Shane recorded a 4th-place outing, which forced him into the B-Main. Storming to a 12-lap consolation win, Clanton earned the 21st-starting position for the opening night $6,000-to-win, A-Main. After getting caught behind a wreck on lap 19, Shane Clanton worked his way back to a 13th place outing in the 30-lap main event.

On Friday evening preliminary action was held for the $50,000-to-win, USA Nationals. Shane got off to a fast start by winning his heat race with a thrilling last lap pass before also winning the pole dash. As a result, he started on the front row for Saturday night’s 100-lap finale with Jonathan Davenport starting alongside.

Clanton paced the first 35 circuits of the finale before Josh Richards took command. As the race progressed, the handle on Shane’s car began to fade slightly as he ultimately slipped to a 7th-place finish.
“Overall it was a solid week for our team,” said Clanton. “We got the win at Shawano, and then that was probably the best car we’ve ever had at Cedar Lake. In the past I’ve really struggled there, but we had a good car this weekend. We learned a lot throughout the weekend, and I feel like we now have some solid notes to work with at that place when we go back.”

Shane remains in second in the WoO points standings. Full results are available at www.WoOLMS.com.
Shane’s ultra-busy schedule continues this week as he follows the WoO Craftsman Late Model Series to the East Coast for a four-race swing. Action opens on Thursday night at Delaware International Speedway (Delmar, Delaware) before shifting to Potomac Speedway (Budd’s Creek, Maryland) on Friday night. Saturday will find the series at Winchester Speedway (Winchester, Virginia), and the busy weekend will draw to a close on Sunday evening at Eriez Speedway (Hammett, Pennsylvania). All four shows will pay $10,000-to-win. For more information on the events, please visit www.WoOLMS.com .

Shane Clanton would like to thank all of his sponsors including Weldbank Energy, Capital Race Cars, Cooper’s Country Meat Packers, Super K Express, Clements Racing Engines, VP Racing Fuels, Hoosier Tire South, QA1, Keyser Manufacturing, GW Performance, Southern Fibernet Inc., Quarter Master, Bert Transmission, Weld Racing, Five Star Stock Car Bodies, Bulldog Rear Ends, Cizmar Racing, CV Products, Brown & Miller Racing Solutions, Simpson Race Products, Integra Racing Shocks, Integra MX Springs, Beyea Custom Headers, Sweet Manufacturing, Peterson Fluid Systems, Driven Oil, Wilwood Brakes, Braille Batteries, Slavic Graphics and Apparel, and MSRMafia.com Marketing Services.

For more information on Shane Clanton, please visit www.ShaneClanton25.com .

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August 8, 2016

Johnny Pursley Conquers Carolina Clash at Cherokee

Clover, South Carolina (08/08/16) – Johnny Pursley padded his advantage atop the Carolina Clash standings with a $4,000 victory on Saturday night in his Pursley Grading #09 Longhorn Chassis / Clements Racing Engine Super Late Model at Cherokee Speedway.

“Wow, what a bounce back this was for our team after the hard crash at Swainsboro a few weeks ago that destroyed our car,” said Pursley. “I’ve got to give so much credit to my family, my team, and my sponsors for helping me get back on track and right back to the front. This win is for them.”

Competing with the Carolina Clash Super Late Model Series, Johnny Pursley made the trip to Cherokee Speedway (Gaffney, South Carolina) on Saturday night for the annual Stick Elliott Memorial. After timing in 2nd fastest in a field of 19 entries, Pursley earned the 2nd-starting spot for the feature alongside Brett Hamm. Charging to his first win of the season, Johnny outdueled Chris Ferguson, Brett Hamm, Anthony Sanders, and Josh Langley at the finish line, picking up the $4,000 payday.

Johnny continues to lead Carolina Clash points standings. Full results from the event are available at www.CarolinaClash.com .

A double shot of Carolina Clash Super Late Model Series action is on tap for Pursley this week. On Tuesday, August 9 he will chase a $3,000 top prize with the series at Carolina Speedway (Gastonia, North Carolina), while Saturday, August 13 will take him to Fayetteville Motor Speedway (Fayetteville, North Carolina). For more information on the events, please visit www.CarolinaClash.com .

Johnny Pursley would like to thank all of his sponsors, which include Twin Oaks Racing, Bilstein, Eagle Manufacturing, Pursley Grading, White Horse Restaurant, JP Environmental, Money Saver Heating & Air, FK Rod Ends, Longhorn Chassis, Hoosier Racing Tire South, Phil’s Starters, Farmer’s Service Center, and MSRMafia.com Marketing Services.

For more information on Johnny Pursley Racing, please visit the official team website at www.JohnnyPursleyRacing.com .

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August 8, 2016

Cory Hedgecock Garners Another Two-Win Weekend

Loudon, Tennessee (08/08/16) – Cory Hedgecock’s dominant 2016 season steamrolled through the weekend as the Tennessee racer scored two more wins in his K&P Used Cars #23 Transport One/ Rocket Chassis/ Eagle Racing Engine Late Model.

On Friday night Cory Hedgecock visited Volunteer Speedway (Bulls Gap, Tennessee) to take part in the Fan Appreciation Night. In a field of 17 Steelhead Late Models, Hedgecock earned the 2nd-starting position for the feature following preliminary events. Storming to his 15th win of the season, Cory topped Jason Trammell, John Tweed, Barrett Lowe, and Trevor Sise in the in the feature event. Hedgecock claimed a $1,200 payday for his 30-lap A-Main victory!

The following night brought Cory to 411 Motor Speedway (Seymour, Tennessee) for the NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series sanctioned event. With 33 cars entries on hand for the annual J.T. Kerr Memorial, Hedgecock recorded the fastest lap in qualifications, which put him on the pole for the $4,000-to-win A-Main. Leading from flag-to-flag, Cory Hedgecock cruised to win #16 with Ronnie Johnson, Tanner Works, Brandon Williams, and Heath Hindman rounding out the Top 5 in the 40-lapper.

“This is just an amazing time for our team right now,” said Hedgecock. “They are giving me a great car every night, and I’m doing everything I can to do my job. Hopefully we can keep this momentum rolling for the rest of the season!”

Cory continues to lead the latest NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series point standings. For more results from these events, please visit www.VolunteerSpeedway.com and www.NeSmithRacing.com.

The upcoming weekend, August 12-13 will find Hedgecock double-dipping with the Chevrolet Performance Super Late Model Series. On Friday evening action opens at I-75 Raceway (Sweetwater, Tennessee) before shifting to 411 Motor Speedway (Seymour, Tennessee) on Saturday night. Both events pay $3,000-to-win. For more information on the programs, please visit www.525SuperSeries.com .

Cory Hedgecock would like to thank all of his sponsors, which include Eagle Racing Engines, K&P Used Cars, SmithBilt Homes, Transport One, Sweet Trucking Co., Brucebilt Performance, VooDoo Technology, MikeAndGina.biz Automotive Specialist, Timeless Memories Photography, Rebel Diesel Performance, Keyser Manufacturing, Hoosier Racing Tires, CFYA, Valley Outdoor Services, ET Motorgear, Fastlane Signs & Graphics, Renegade Reach, Wells Racing Photography, AutoXtend Community Car Car Center, Strange Oval Racing, High Velocity Heads, Manley Performance, Crowder Small Engines, Jesel Valve Train Innovation, Stealth Racing Carburetors, AFCO, QuickCar, Bicknell Racing Products, MSD Ignition, CV Products, Brodix Cylinder Heads, JE Pistons, Simpson Race Products, and MSRMafia.com Marketing Services.

For more information on Cory Hedgecock, please visit the team’s official website at www.CoryHedgecock23.com as well as social media outlets at https://www.facebook.com/Cory-Hedgecock-Motorsports-166540363452544 and https://twitter.com/Hedgecock23 .

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August 8, 2016

Bryant Marsh Masters Magnolia for the First Time

Corinth, Mississippi (8/08/16) – On Saturday night, 16-year-old, Bryant Marsh was able to add another accolade to his ever-growing list of accomplishments. The talented racer from Corinth, Mississippi piloted his Modern Woodmen #1 Subway/Trak-Star Late Model to the feature win at Magnolia Motor Speedway.

It marked the first time in his young career that he had tamed the famed “black ice” at the state-of-the-art, 3/8-mile oval.

“I’ve always enjoyed going to Magnolia, but it hasn’t always loved me,” laughed Marsh. “To get a win there means a lot. The track is always challenging, and the competition level is really stiff. It just shows how far we are coming with our racing program. I definitely want to thank everyone, who supports us!”

Behind the wheel of his Modern Woodmen #1 Crate Late Model, Bryant Marsh made the trip to Magnolia Motor Speedway (Columbus, Mississippi) on Saturday night. After timing in sixth fastest, Marsh charged forward from the 3rd row of the feature to capture his first-ever victory at the tricky, gumbo oval. Topping Chad McCool, Jeremy Shaw, Randall Beckwith, and Keith Flurry in the feature, Bryant collected his sixth win of the season.

For full results from this event, please visit www.MagnoliaDirt.com .

With a church trip scheduled this week Bryant will not be racing anywhere. He is tentatively scheduled to return to action on August 20 with a trip to North Mississippi Motor Park for a $1,000-to-win event. For more information on this event, please visit www.facebook.com/NorthMSMotorPark .

Bryant Marsh would like to thank his marketing partners, which include Modern Woodmen Fraternal Financial, Subway, Trak-Star Race Cars, Slugburger Café, Houston Sign Design, and MSR Mafia Website and PR Services.

For more information on Bryant Marsh as well as the latest team news and updates, please visit www.BryantMarsh.com .

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August 8, 2016

Dustin Strand Visits Victory Lane in Two Divisions

Grand Forks, North Dakota (08/08/16) – Dustin Strand spread the love to two different divisions over the weekend by winning in both his Millenium Chassis #71 Q&Z Plumbing & Heating Modified and RealTruck.com #71 Millenium Chassis Late Model.

After Mother Nature ruined his plans on Thursday evening at Red River Co-Op Speedway (Winnipeg, Manitoba), Dustin Strand traveled to River Cities Speedway (Grand Forks, North Dakota) on Friday night, competing in the WISSOTA Late Model division. Starting on the pole of his heat, Dustin cruised to a heat race win, which presented him with a fourth-row, starting spot for the feature. Wheeling his way through the lapped traffic in the closing circuits of the A-Main, Strand surged to his second-straight win and 10th overall on the season. Bill Mooney, Shane Edginton, Zach Naastad, and Mike Balcaen trailed Dustin across the finish line.

On Saturday night Dustin hopped behind the wheel of his Open Wheel Modified to compete at Devil’s Lake Speedway (Lakota, North Dakota). With 19 entries in action, Strand improved one position in his heat, scoring a heat race win. Starting in the 2nd spot for the A-Main, Dustin Strand stormed to his second win of the weekend and 11nth of the season. Mike Stearns, Travis Saurer, Ward Imrie, and Tyler Peterson rounded out the Top 5 at the checkered flag. Strand pocketed a $2,000 payday for his dominant performance in the feature event.

“This was a really fund weekend for our whole team,” commented Strand. “Anytime you can win in two divisions in two nights it’s been a good weekend. Our year may have started a little slower than we would’ve liked, but things are really ramping up here lately. Hopefully it keeps rolling this way!”

For more information from these events, please visit www.WISSOTA.org and www.DLSpeedway.com .

This weekend, August 12-14 will see Dustin looking to embark on a triple header in his Millenium Chassis #71 Late Model. On Friday evening he will compete in a WISSOTA Weekly Racing Series Event at River Cities Speedway (Grand Forks, North Dakota). Saturday and Sunday will be headlined by a pair of Northern Late Model Racing Association (NLRA) events at Jamestown Speedway (Jamestown, North Dakota) and Buffalo River Race Park (Glyndon, Minnesota). For more information on the events, please visit www.RiverCitiesSpeedway.com and www.NLRA.org .
Dustin Strand would like to thank all of his sponsors including RealTruck.com, Q&Z Plumbing & Heating, Forks Mobile Wash, Schill Construction, Anderson Brothers Body Shop, McCaughen Builders, Generations Salon & Spa, Bemidji Welders Supply, RH Rebel Storage, Ben Adams Racing Engines, Forest Flying Service, and MSRMafia.com Marketing Services.

For more information on Dustin Strand, please visit his official internet home at www.StrandRacing.com .

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August 8, 2016

Devin Dixon Takes $3,000 Payday at Golden Isles Speedway

Ocala, Florida (08/08/16) – Devin Dixon parked the Big Frog Motorsports #58 Dave’s Towing/Rocket XR-1 Late Model in victory lane on Saturday night at Golden Isles Speedway. The triumph at the clay oval was worth $3,000.

Devin Dixon and the Big Frog Motorsports team made the trek to Golden Isles Speedway (Brunswick, Georgia) on Saturday night to compete in the I-95 Toyota Late Model Challenge Series sanctioned event. Earning a front-row starting position for the feature via preliminary events, Dixon battled his way through lapped traffic, reeling in his fourth victory of the season for the team. Devin picked up a $3,000 payday for his driving efforts with Mark Whitener, Rhett Carter, Donnie Chappell, and Hunter Peacock rounding out the Top 5.

“Golden Isles Speedway has been really good to me this season,” remarked Dixon. “I really enjoy driving for Big Frog Motorsports, and it’s great to be able to put their #58 in victory lane.”

Big Frog Motorsports now has five wins total this season. Complete results can be found at www.GoldenIslesSpeedway.com .

The team will chase another victory this Saturday night, when they travel to Bubba Raceway Park (Ocala, Florida) to chase a $2,000 to prize in the Late Model division. More information on the event can be found at www.BubbaRacewayPark.com .

Big Frog Motorsports would like to thank their principal and associate sponsors including Dave's Towing, Big Frog Shocks, Big Frog Signs and Graphics, FK Rod Ends, Schaeffers Oil, Racecar Engineering, Wilwood Brakes, Keyser Manufacturing, Rocket Chassis, Sunoco Race Fuels, Koury Racing Engines, Integra Shocks, Hoosier Race Tire by Brian, Daytona Sensors LLC, Schoenfeld Headers, COMP Cams, AR Bodies, Vahlco Wheels, Leaf Firesuits, JE Pistons, Red Line Oil, NGK Spark Plugs, Fast Shafts, Callies Race Products, Superior Bearings, Ferrea Valves, Butlerbuilt Seats, C&R Racing, Leaf Racewear, and MSR Mafia Marketing Services.

For the latest team news and updates on Big Frog Motorsports please visit www.BigFrogMotorsports.com .

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August 8, 2016

Jason Krohn Tames Cedar Lake for the First Time

Slayton, Minnesota (08/08/16) – Jason Krohn achieved a first in his career over the weekend by powering his Krohn Farms #7k MB Customs/ Sput’s Racing Engine Late Model to a feature win at Cedar Lake Speedway. The victory was his first ever at the famed, 3/8-mile oval.

Running in the NASCAR Late Model division, Jason Krohn visited Cedar Lake Speedway (New Richmond, Wisconsin) on Friday night for the two-day special event. Aboard the Krohn Farms #7k Late Model, Jason won his heat race before reeling in his third win of the season in the feature after overcoming a spirited battled with Jimmy Mars. Darrell Nelson, Jake Redetzke, and A.J. Diemel rounded out the Top 5. The victory was worth $2,500.

On Saturday night Krohn captured a runner-up finish in the $3,000-to-win, A-Main behind Jimmy Mars with A.J. Diemel, Jake Redetzke, and Darrell Nelson rounding out the Top 5.

“We truly had a tremendous weekend,” Krohn said with his signature smile. “There were over 30 cars in action both nights, and there are just so many tough drivers here. To finally get my first win at Cedar Lake Speedway is really cool. Even better I had a great time this weekend with a lot of great friends.

Complete results from these events are available at www.CedarLakeSpeedway.com .

Jason is tentatively scheduled to next return to action on Friday, August 19 with a trip to Lakeside Speedway (Kansas City, Kansas), where he will compete in the inaugural Grant Junghans Memorial. An ever-growing purse is in place for the event as the total payout for the one-night affair now exceeds $100,000. The race will also be part of the United States Modified Touring Series (USMTS) Hunt. For more information on the event, please visit www.USMTS.com .

Jason Krohn Racing would like to thank Adam Blume, Bill's Backhoe, Bose Farms, Crop Insurance Specialists, Eibach Springs, Haecherl Constructions, MB Customs, CMD Race Shocks, Real Racing Wheels, Sputs Engines, Subway, Sybesma Graphics, KSE Racing Products, Afco, Dynatech, US Brake, Quick Time Performance Parts, Isky Race Cams, Quarter Master, and MSRMafia.com Marketing Services.

For the latest information on Jason Krohn, please visit www.JasonKrohn7k.com .