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October 3, 2016

Tyler Erb Hits the Turbo for Gumbo Nationals Cash

New Waverly, Texas (10/03/16) – Tyler Erb hit the turbo button of the final lap of the 10th annual Gumbo Nationals to claim the biggest win of his career in his First Class Septic #91 Rocket XR1 Chassis /Clements Racing Engine Super Late Model.

“This has been my favorite track for a long time, so to get the biggest win of my career here means so much,” said the elated 19-year-old in victory lane. “You couldn’t ask for a better surface tonight. I knew eventually that bottom groove would get slow enough that I could give Ray [Moore] a run for the lead. That last lap he slid up to the top off turn 2, and I was able to get the run and the lead.”

He concluded by saying, “I just want to thank my family, my team, and my sponsors for getting me here tonight. They’ve all stood behind me, and this win is for them.”

On Friday night Tyler Erb made the trip to Greenville Speedway (Greenville, Mississippi) for opening night of the 10th annual Gumbo Nationals, which was sanctioned by the Mississippi State Championship Challenge Series (MSCCS) sanctioned program. Drawing 45 Super Late Models for the Gumbo Nationals, Erb finished 2nd in his heat race to earn the 7th-starting spot for Saturday’s 75-lap finale.

As Saturday’s feature went green, Erb began creeping forward through the running order and soon found himself in the 2nd position. It looked like he might be on his way to a runner-up finish before a caution with 10 laps remaining erased Ray Moore’s large lead. On the final lap Erb used a big run exiting turn 2 to pull alongside Moore as the pair rocketed down the backstretch. Tyler took control of the lead exiting turn 4 and went on to score the $10,000 payday and his first victory of the season. Moore, B.J. Robinson, Eric Cooley, and Dane Dacus completed the Top 5 finishers.

Full results from the event can be found at www.StateSeries.com .

Erb will carry his momentum into a three-day swing in the Show Me State this weekend. Action opens on Thursday evening at Springfield Raceway (Springfield, Missouri) with a $6,600-to-win, MARS event. Then on Friday and Saturday the 3rd annual Lucas Oil Fall Nationals will be held at Lucas Oil Speedway (Wheatland, Missouri). Friday plays host to a $3,000-to-win event, while Saturday will see $5,000 on the line. Both events are co-sanctioned by the Lucas Oil MLRA and COMP Cams Super Dirt Series. For more information on the weekend of racing action please visit www.MARSRacingSeries.com , www.MLRARacing.com and www.COMPDirt.com .

Tyler Erb and Erb Racing would like to thank their sponsors including First Class Septic, Litton Motorsports, Hwy 105 Machine, JD's Body Works, Performance Race Engineering, Show Time Signs, J&J Motorsports, Day Motorsports, Team 5 Enterprise, and MSRMafia.com Marketing Services.

For the latest information on Erb Racing, please visit www.TylerErb.com .

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October 3, 2016

Johnny Pursley Pockets Fayetteville Clash Cash; Bulls Gap Next

Clover, South Carolina (10/03/16) – Johnny Pursley extended his advantage atop the Carolina Clash Super Late Model standings on Saturday night by pocketing the $4,000 winner’s check at Fayetteville Motor Speedway aboard his Pursley Grading #09 Longhorn Chassis / Clements Racing Engine Super Late Model.

“Chris [Ferguson] was really good early there in the feature, and if he hadn’t broken I think we would’ve had a real good race for the win,” said Pursley. “This team has just been awesome all year, and it feels really great to put them back in victory lane.”

Carolina Clash Super Late Model Series competition found Johnny Pursley visiting Fayetteville Motor Speedway (Fayetteville, North Carolina) on Saturday night for the Boom City Fall Classic. Timing in 6th fastest in a field of 21 Super Late Models, Johnny rolled off 6th for the main event.

After working his way into the runner-up spot early in the event, Pursley inherited the lead on the lap 11 when the leader, Chris Ferguson suffered a mechanical failure. Keeping the field at bay for the remaining 29 laps, Johnny Pursley reeled in his 5th victory of the season, which came over Dennis Franklin, Donald Bradsher, Michael Rouse, and Anthony Sanders. Pursley was awarded a $5,000 payday for his triumph in the 40-lap A-Main.

Johnny continues to sit atop the latest Carolina Clash points standings. Full results from this event as well as the latest series standings are available at www.CarolinaClash.com.

Johnny will continue his pursuit of the 2016 Carolina Clash title this Saturday with a trip to Volunteer Speedway (Bulls Gap, Tennessee) for a $4,000-to-win affair. For more details on the event, 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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October 3, 2016

Eric Wells Visits Victory Lane at 201 Speedway

Hazard, Kentucky (10/03/16) – For the first time in three years Eric Wells returned to Victory Lane on Saturday night. His latest triumph came at 201 Speedway, where he piloted his Penske Shocks #18 Longhorn Race Car/ Cornett Racing Engine Super Late Model to the $3,000 victory with the Iron Man Mountain Championship Series.

“Needless to say, this one has been a long time coming,” laughed Wells. “We’ve been close to wins over the past couple of years, but we’ve just fallen a bit short every time. Tonight all of that changed. This wouldn’t have been possible without my great sponsors, family, and crew. I’m so happy my girls were here tonight. All Nylla wanted was a trophy, and I’m so glad to get her one.”

On Saturday night Eric Wells made the trip to 201 Speedway (Sikta, Kentucky), competing in the Ironman Mountain Championship, sanctioned Halloween 30. Charging from the 3rd-starting position in the feature, Wells registered to his first win of the season with Eddie Carrier Jr., Brandon Fouts, Steve Lucas, and Stephen Breeding rounding out the Top 5. Eric pocketed a $3,000 payday for his victory in the Ironman Mountain Championship season finale.

Full results from this event are available at www.201Speedway.net.

The upcoming weekend, October 7-8 will take the team to Pittsburgh’s Pennsylvania Motor Speedway (Imperial, Pennsylvania) for the annual running of the Pittsburgher 100. The $20,000-to-win event will be sanctioned by the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series (LOLMDS). For more information on the event, please visit www.LucasDirt.com .

Eric Wells would like to thank his sponsors and marketing partners including Wells Motorsports, Longhorn Race Cars, Cornett Racing Engines, Schaeffer's Lubricants, Penske Shocks, Will Kinzer Foundation for Autism, All Star Performance, Print Worx, Hoosier Tire, Convenient Lube and MSRMafia.com Marketing Services.

For the latest information on Eric Wells and Wells Motorsports, please visit www.EricWells18.com .

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October 3, 2016

Mason Zeigler Pilots New Bob Pierce Car to Eldora Checkers

Chalk Hill, Pennsylvania (10/03/16) – Mason Zeigler parked his brand-new GottaRace.com #25z Bob Pierce Race Car/ Pro Power Racing Engine Super Late Model in victory lane in the wee hours of Sunday morning at Eldora Speedway.

“It was an unbelievably long night, but his was a great way to debut a new race car,” said Zeigler. “I hated to see Bobby [Pierce] have bad luck while leading. I’ve been there and definitely know how bad that feels. However, it felt awesome to win in this brand-new Bob Pierce Platinum Race Car. I want to thank everyone at Bob Pierce Race Cars as well as my sponsors, team, and fans.”

Debuting his brand-new Bob Pierce Platinum #25z Super Late Model, Mason Zeigler headed to Eldora Speedway (Rossburg, Ohio) on Saturday night for the UMP DIRTcar Fall Nationals. With 36 Super Late Models registered for the Sunoco American Late Model Series (AMLS) sanctioned event, Zeigler started the night off with a heat race win, securing his position in the main event.

Mason led the opening laps of the feature before Bobby Pierce took over on lap 6. Pierce led until lap 22, when he had a flat tire, which allowed Zeigler to retake the lead. Mason would next encounter a challenge from Mother Nature, when rain began to drench Eldora Speedway with 14 laps remaining. After a seven-hour, rain delay the race finally resumed, and Zeigler led the final circuits to take the checkered flag on at 3:52 a.m. eastern standard time.

Mason captured his fourth win of the season over Brian Ruhlman, Duane Chamberlain, Mike Spatola, and Casey Noonan. Zeigler was awarded a $5,000 payday for his triumph in the 40-lap feature.

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

Zeigler will now look to claim the biggest win of his career this weekend as he returns to his home state to compete in the annual Pittsburgher 100 at Pittsburgh’s Pennsylvania Motor Speedway (Imperial, Pennsylvania). The $20,000-to-win, Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series (LOLMDS) will be held on Friday and Saturday at the ½-mile oval. For more information on the event, please visit www.LucasDirt.com .

Mason Zeigler would like to thank his marketing partners, which include Ohiopyle Vacation Rentals, Insurance Services Inc., Arizona Sport Shirts, Old Mill Farms, Pannell Motorsports, Gotta Race, Bob Pierce Race Cars, Pro Power Racing Engines, Stonehouse Restaurant, Montgomery Motorsports 21, Budweiser, Hoosier Tire Mid-Atlantic, Schaeffer's Oil, Fast Shafts, CV Products, MS Shock Therapy, Penske Shocks, K&N Air Filters, Strange Oval, Bell Helmets, Precise Racing Products, Dirt Wraps, Performance Race Bodies, VP Race Fuels, Race Note, Dynamic Drivelines, FK Rod Ends, Joie of Seating, JRI Shocks and MSRMafia.com Marketing Services.

For more information on Mason Zeigler, please visit www.MasonZeigler.com .

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Inside Line Promotions
Shawn@InsideLinePromotions.com | (541) 510-3663

Big Game Motorsports and Lasoski Capture Second Straight NSL Championship

Inside Line Promotions - FARMINGTON, Mo. (Oct. 3, 2016) - Big Game Motorsports wrapped up the National Sprint League championship for the second straight season last weekend during the series final doubleheader of the year.

"Guy (Forbrook) put it in perspective," said Danny Lasoski, who also piloted the team to its second consecutive track title at Knoxville Raceway earlier this season. "We've been together two seasons and have won four championships. We can't thank Tod Quiring enough for putting together this great team. It's gratifying. I'm so proud of Nate, James, Brady and Guy. They work day in and day out to make sure the car is prepared. I don't think we had one DNF outside of when I'd get in a crash."

The Muddy sponsored team competed at St. Francois County Raceway during the 21st annual Queen's Royale last weekend. The action began on Friday with Lasoski qualifying third quickest before he placed fifth in a heat race. That gave him enough points to make the feature inversion, which lined him up on the inside of the third row for the main event.

"The track took rubber at the end of the heat races," he said. "When they dropped the green in the feature it was follow the leader and tough to pass. You'll have that in racing sometimes."

Lasoski battled for a top five throughout the feature before posting a sixth-place result.

He returned to the unique oval on Saturday for the finale, which began with an 11th-place qualifying result. Lasoski then finished third in a heat race to rank 11th in overall points, which locked the Muddy backed team into the 11th starting position for the 30-lap main event.

"We got to fifth and I was trying to get fourth, which let (Brian Brown) by me," he said. "I think we had a strong race car."

Lasoski ended with a sixth-place finish for the fourth straight race.

Big Game Motorsports will take the next two weekends off before returning to action Oct. 21-22 at Atomic Speedway in Chillicothe, Ohio, with the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions.

QUICK RESULTS -

Sept. 30 - St. Francois County Raceway in Farmington, Mo. - Qualifying: 3; Heat race: 5 (6); Feature: 6 (5).

Oct. 1 - St. Francois County Raceway in Farmington, Mo. - Qualifying: 11; Heat race: 3 (4); Feature: 6 (11).

SEASON STATS -

45 races, 6 wins, 22 top fives, 33 top 10s, 37 top 15s, 42 top 20s

UP NEXT -

Oct. 21-22 at Atomic Speedway in Chillicothe, Ohio, with the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions

MEDIA LINKS -

Website: http://www.BigGameTreestands.com

Twitter: https://twitter.com/BigGameMotorspt

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Big-Game-Treestands/251832101535076?fref=ts

MUDDY -

Muddy has always been known for its exceptionally high-end features and unwavering quality. The line has recently been expanded and revolutionized to contain even more options, including ladderstands, tripods and ground blinds as well as hang-ons and harnesses. For more information, visit http://www.GoMuddy.com.

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October 3, 2016

Dale McDowell Tames Dixie Shootout for a Third Time

Welcome, North Carolina (10/03/16) – Dale McDowell added a third Dixie Shootout triumph to his resume after topping the event on Saturday evening in his Sweet-Bloomquist #17m Team Dillon Racing/ Bad Boy Off Road/ Clements Racing Engine Super Late Model.

“First off I have to thank my brother, Shane, he does all the work. Hats off to he and the guys at the shop. Thanks also to Scott [Bloomquist], we have been base-lining off of them back-and-forth, it’s been pretty good,” said the winner in Lucas Oil Victory Lane for the second time this season.

“Our mom passed away five years ago yesterday. This was one of her favorite places to come to. It’s awfully hard to stay in the lead at this track; he [McCreadie] was searching and searching to try to get around those lapped cars. Fortunately, we had that caution and it took us a couple of laps to get around him. I drove it in to turn one pretty hard a couple of times and it finally stuck and we were able to get by him.”

On Saturday night Team Dillon Racing pilot, Dale McDowell traveled to Dixie Speedway (Woodstock, Georgia) for the Dixie Shootout. In a field of 51 cars for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series (LOLMDS) sanctioned event, McDowell landed a runner-up finish behind Darrell Lanigan in his heat giving him the 9th-starting position for the feature. After working his way into a podium position early in the event, Dale jumped into the lead on lap 43 and held the top spot for the remaining 17 laps. Holding off Tim McCreadie, Scott Bloomquist, Brandon Overton, and Darrell Lanigan, McDowell picked up his sixth victory of the season and a $12,000 payday.

McDowell also commented, “The car was good; it was balanced properly. I have fed off of what Scott and Cody have been doing. I have to thank Bad Boy Off-Road, University of Northwestern Ohio, Klotz, Boyd’s Speedway, Boyd-Bilt, Cometic Gasket, and Clements Engines.”

Sunday afternoon brought Dale to Rome Speedway (Rome, Georgia) for the LOLMDS-sanctioned, Rome Showdown. Falling one position short of reaching a transfer spot in his heat with a 5th-place outing, Dale cruised to a B-Main victory, giving him the 17th-starting spot for the feature. Moving up five spots in the 50-lapper, McDowell registered a 12th-place outing.

Full results from these events are available at www.LucasDirt.com .

Dale and Team Dillon Racing are still evaluating when they will next return to action. For the latest team news and plans, please point your browser to www.TeamDillonRacing.com .

Team Dillon Racing would like to thank all of their sponsors and marketing partners including Boydbilt Fabrication, Bad Boy Off Road, University of Northwestern Ohio, Sweet-Bloomquist Race Cars, Warrior Race Cars, ECR Engines-Chevrolet, Clements Race Engines-Chevrolet, Klotz Synthetic Lubricants, Cometic Gaskets, FK Rod Ends, Integra Shocks, Schoenfeld Headers, Keyser Manufacturing, TWM, All Star Performance, FSR Racing Products, Hoosier Tire, Wiles Driveshafts, Weld Racing Wheels, Butlerbuilt Seats, GW Performance, Mark IV ATV's, Racing Optics, Winters Rearends, QuarterMaster, Sweet Manufacturing, Peterson Fluid Systems, and MSRMafia.com Marketing Services.

For the latest information on Team Dillon Racing please visit www.TeamDillonRacing.com .

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October 3, 2016

Ricky Weiss Rides to Red River Win; Crossville on Deck

Headingly, Manitoba, Canada (10/03/16) – Ricky Weiss returned to familiar territory over the weekend behind the wheel of his Derrick’s Sandblasting #7 The Orthopaedic Institute of Western Kentucky/ Longhorn Chassis/ Vic Hill Racing Engine Super Late Model, and he banked on that familiarity to claim his second win of 2016.

Piloting his Derrick’s Sandblasting #7W Super Late Model, Ricky Weiss made the short trip to Red River Co-op Speedway (Winnipeg, Manitoba) on Friday for the two-day Prairie Classic. Starting on the pole of his heat, Weiss cruised to the heat race win, giving him the 5th-starting spot for the main event. Running into mechanical issues, Ricky was unfortunately an early retiree from the A-Main.

On Saturday night Weiss was looking to rebound from his poor luck. His night began with him starting in the 4th position in his heat race. Weiss would go on to cruise to another heat race win, earning him the 2nd-starting position for the A-Main. Charging into the top spot early in the finale, Ricky Weiss reeled in his second victory of the season with Dustin Strand Brad Seng, Mike Balcaen, and Rick Fawcett. Rounding out the Top 5 finishers.

“It was definitely a disappointing start to the weekend, but we were able to bounce back on Saturday night and park this hot rod in victory lane,” said Weiss. “After spending most of this season down in Tennessee it was really great to be back close to home and surrounded by so many family and friends this weekend.”

Full results from the weekend can be found at www.RedRiverCoopSpeedway.ca .

Ricky’s next scheduled event will take him back to Tennessee to compete in the Tennessee State Championship on October 7-8 at Crossville Speedway (Crossville, Tennessee). For more information on the $10,000-to-win, Southern Nationals Bonus Series event, please visit www.SouthernNationalsSeries.com .

Ricky Weiss would like to thank his marketing partners and sponsors including Derrick's Sandblasting. A.I.E. Bell Mobility, The Orthopaedic Institute of Western Kentucky, All Rig Towing, Hands On Excavating Inc., Allied Roofing Inc., Forest Flying Services, Keewatin Truck Service, J&C Trucking, Cousins Farms, Turk Enterprises, Eibach Springs, Metalz In Motion, Wulff Pumps, New Vision Graphics, Vic Hill Racing Engines, Schaeffer Oil, and MSRMafia.com Marketing Services.

For more information on Ricky Weiss please visit his website at www.WeissRacing7.com .