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Pierce Powers to DIRTcar Summer Nationals Win at Belle-Clair

BELLEVILLE, Ill. - June 24, 2015 - Bobby Pierce powered from pole to checkers on Wednesday night at Belle-Clair Speedway to earn his second DIRTcar Summer Nationals victory of the season.

Pierce, who leads the tour's championship battle, held off Rodney Melvin midway through the 40-lap main event and fought off Shannon Babb down the stretch to earn the $5,000 victory.

Babb, whose two-race win streak ended with Pierce's win, Melvin, Ryan Unzicker and former Summer Nationals champion Brandon Sheppard rounded out the top five.

"It feels really good," said Pierce, of Oakwood, Ill., who also won last year's DIRTcar Summer Nationals event at Belle-Clair. "This is starting to become one of my favorite tracks. I'm really good at these little bullrings. You can get up on the cushion and get a good run off."

The DIRTcar Summer Nationals tour heads to Clarksville (Tenn.) Speedway on Thursday night.

Follow the Summer Nationals and DIRTcar Summit Modified Nationals on Twitter @SummerNationals or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/SummerNationals, or visit the series' websites at www.TheHellTour.com and www.ModifiedNationals.com.

DIRTcar Summer Nationals Statistical Report; Belle-Clair Speedway; Belleville, Ill.; June 24, 2015

A-MAIN (40 LAPS) - 1. (32) Bobby Pierce, Oakwood, IL ($5,000); 2. (18) Shannon Babb, Moweaqua, IL; 3. (27M) Rodney Melvin, Benton, IL; 4. (24) Ryan Unzicker, El Paso, IL; 5. (B5) Brandon Sheppard, New Berlin, IL; 6. (1S) Rick Salter, Auiston, IL; 7. (78) Chad Zobrist, Highland, IL; 8. (33X) Tim Manville, Troy, IL; 9. (C8) Timothy Culp, Sheridan, AR; 10. (21JR) Billy Moyer Jr, Batesville, AR; 11. (6K) Michael Kloos, Trenton, IL; 12. (91) Tyler Erb, New Waverly, TX; 13. (25) Jason Feger, Bloomington, IL; 14. (81JR) Jason Riggs, Harrisburg, IL; 15. (10) Daryn Klein, Fairview Heights, IL; 16. (38L) Ryan Little, Springfield, IL; 17. (87) Jason Zobrist, Highland, IL; 18. (16H) Mike Hammerle, St Charles, IL; 19. (1M) Jim Moon, New Florence, MO; 20. (4) Jason Suhre, Highland, IL; 21. (12B) Kevin Weaver, Gibson City, IL; 22. (7) Matt Weidner, Highland, IL.

HEAT RACE WINNERS: Rodney Melvin, Daryn Klein, Tyler Erb and Bobby Pierce.

The DIRTcar Summer Nationals "Hell Tour" is brought to fans across the country by many important partners including: Arizona Sport Shirts (Official Apparel Provider), Hoosier Racing Tires (Official Racing Tire), Racing Electronics (Official Communications Provider), VP Racing Fuel (Official Fuel); in addition to these fine Contingency Partners: Beyea Headers, Comp Cams, Edelbrock, Fox Shocks, JE Pistons, JRI Shocks, Mobil 1, MSD, QuarterMaster, Superflow Dynos, Summit Racing Equipment and Wrisco Aluminum; Promotional Partners include: Chevy Performance Parts, Indiana Decal and Petroff Towing.

Contact: Chris Dolack
DIRTcar Racing PR
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Harrison Takes Belle-Clair Win for His Third DIRTcar Summit Racing Equipment Modified Nationals This Season

BELLEVILLE, Ill. - June 24, 2015 - Mike Harrison took charge of Wednesday night's DIRTcar Summit Racing Equipment Modified Nationals feature on lap seven and drove to victory for the third time in the past four races.

Harrison, of Highland, Ill., led the final 18 laps after Ray Bollinger charged to the lead on the initial green flag and Matt Mevert moved into the top spot for laps two through six.
Mevert held on for second while Nick Hoffman, Dean Hoffman and Bollinger rounded out the top five.
The DIRTcar Summit Racing Equipment Modified Nationals is back in action on Thursday night at Clarksville (Tenn.) Speedway.

Follow the Summer Nationals and DIRTcar Summit Modified Nationals on Twitter @SummerNationals or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/SummerNationals, or visit the series' websites at www.TheHellTour.com and www.ModifiedNationals.com.

DIRTcar Summit Racing Equipment Modified Nationals Statistical Report; Belle-Clair Speedway Speedway; June 24, 2015
A-MAIN (25 LAPS) - 1. (24H) Mike Harrison, Highland, IL ($1,000); 2. (22M) Matt Mevert, Steeleville, IL; 3. (2H) Nick Hoffman, Mooresville, NC; 4. (1D) Dean Hoffman, Troy, IL; 5. (77) Ray Bollinger, Kewanee, IL; 6. (9) Ken Schrader, Concord, NC; 7. (84) Tyler Deibert, Highland, IL; 8. (55) Marty Smith, Troy, IL; 9. (3E) Robbie Eilers, Highland, IL; 10. (70) Brian Bielong, Summerfield, IL; 11. (87Z) Zeb Moake, Freeburg, IL; 12. (36) Kenny Wallace, Concord, NC; 13. (1A) Aaron Draege, Vandalia, IL; 14. (18) Jake Seets, Brighton, IL; 15. (5) Steven Brooks, New Lenox, IL; 16. (5) David Wietholder, Liberty, IL; 17. (1Z) Zach Hoffman, Troy, IL; 18. (9*) Jordan Bauer, St Jacob, IL; 19. (15) Chris Smith, Highland, IL; 20. (25K) Brett Korves, Swansen, IL; 21. (28) Rodney Standerfer, Germantown, IL; 22. (16) Rusty Griffaw, Festus, MO.
HEAT RACE WINNERS: Ray Bollinger, Matt Mevert, Dean Hoffman and Nick Hoffman.

The Summit Racing Equipment Modified Nationals is brought to fans across the country by many important partners including: Summit Racing Equipment (Title Sponsor), Arizona Sport Shirts (Official Apparel Provider), Hoosier Racing Tires (Official Racing Tire), Racing Electronics (Official Communications Provider), VP Racing Fuels (Official Fuel); in addition to these fine Contingency Partners: MSD, TomCat Performance, Landrum Performance Springs, QuarterMaster, KSE Racing Products, Bilstein Shocks, Joe's Racing Products, Wrisco Aluminum, Beyea Custom Headers, Fast Shafts, Bassett Racing Wheels, QA1, Auto Meter, Fluidampr, Fox Shocks, Impact Race Products, Penske Shocks, Performance Friction Brakes, Schoenfeld Headers, Bell Helmets, Shafer Enterprises' Cool Shirts; Promotional Partners include: Chevy Performance Parts, Indiana Decal and Intercomp.