NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series News Release:  Contact – ROBY HELM – (865) 207-4157

March 29, 2013

NeSMITH CHEVROLET OLD MAN’S GARAGE WEEKLY RACING SERIES SPOTLIGHT – BATESVILLE MOTOR SPEEDWAY

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

                CARTERSVILLE, GA – Batesville Motor Speedway in Batesville, AR will return to the NeSmith Chevrolet Old Man’s Garage Weekly Racing Series for its fourth season on April 5.  Drivers in the NeSmith Chevrolet OMG WRS Late Model Division at Batesville Motor Speedway will compete for a $10,000 National Championship and a track point fund during the 2013 season.

                Drivers in the NeSmith Chevrolet Old Man’s Garage Weekly Racing Series Late Model Division at Batesville Motor Speedway will battle against drivers at other sanctioned tracks across the country through a points system that counts a driver’s best 14 weekly point totals.  The 27-week 2013 season runs through September 29.

                The 2013 NeSmith Chevrolet Old Man’s Garage Weekly Racing Series National Champion will pocket $10,000 and the Top 10 drivers in the National point standings at the end of the season will also receive cash awards out of the point fund. 

Batesville Motor Speedway will operate on Friday nights during the 2013 season, and will work with NeSmith Chevrolet Old Man’s Garage Weekly Racing Series Saturday night track West Plains Motor Speedway in West Plains, MO.  One of the top competitors at Batesville Motor Speedway will be former track champion Roger Witt of Batesville, AR.

Other top NeSmith Chevrolet Old Man’s Garage Weekly Racing Series Late Model competitors at Batesville Motor Speedway include Mike Atchison of Eminence, MO, Kevin Collins of West Plains, MO, Jerry Croney of West Plains, MO, Robby Moore of Brosley, MO, Randall Atchison of Eminence, MO, John Aitken of West Plains, MO, Joe Forman of Mountain View, AR, Jerry Buck of Paragould, AR, Cody Kierre of Beebe, AR, Gavin Landers of Batesville, AR, Hunter Duren of Yellville, AR, and Steve Tarry of Paragould, AR.

The dirt late model race cars in the NeSmith Chevrolet Old Man’s Garage Weekly Racing Series are powered by the economical Chevrolet Performance Crate Engines that are built and sealed at the factory to prevent any expensive modifications.  There are two engines to choose from, the 400 horsepower aluminum-head 604 engine and the 350 horsepower steel-head 602 engine that gets a 100-pound weight break. 

                These engines are in stock and ready for free next day delivery anywhere in the Southeast from NeSmith Chevrolet in Claxton, GA.  The Chevrolet Performance 604 Crate Engine is on sale through March 31 for $4,995 and the Chevrolet Performance 602 Crate Engine is on sale for $3,095 at NeSmith Chevrolet in Claxton, GA.  To place an order call Tim Bland at 1-877-497-3624.

                Batesville Motor Speedway will also host the NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series Touring Division for the first time on the 3/8-mile clay oval with a Labor Day Holiday Weekend Spectacular on August 30 with a $2,000-to-win 40-lap race.

                Batesville Motor Speedway is located at 5090 Heber Springs Road, Batesville, AR  72501.  For more information call 870-251-0011, or visit the track web site at www.batesvillemotorspeedway.net. You can also like their Facebook Page at Batesville Motor Speedway.

For more information about the NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series visit the series web site at www.nesmithracing.com, or visit the series on Facebook at NeSmith Racing.  Becoming a fan of the NeSmith Racing Facebook page will make you eligible for special prizes that will be given away each month.  You can follow us on Twitter @NeSmithRacing.

 

NeSmith Chevrolet, Buick, GMC of Claxton, GA is the Title Sponsor of the NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series.  NeSmith Chevrolet, Buick, GMC is the nation’s number one GM Powertrain and Performance Dealer six years running, with free delivery anywhere in the Southeast.  Chevrolet Performance Parts is an Official Sponsor of the NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series.  Hoosier Racing Tire is the Official Tire Sponsor of the NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series.  Hedman Hedders is the Official Hedder of the NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series and the Hedman Husler Award sponsor.  Bilstein Shocks is the Official Spec Shock of the NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series.  Old Man’s Garage is the sponsor of the NeSmith Chevrolet Old Man’s Garage Weekly Racing Series.  RockAuto.com is an Official Sponsor of the NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series.  Racecar Engineering is the Official Parts Supplier of the NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series.  NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series Contingency Sponsors for 2013 are Dominator Race Products, Stealth Racing Carburetors, Modern Images, Mike Custom Tanks, Shorty’s Shock Service, Schoenfeld Headers, J.T. Kerr Racing Equipment, Kinser Air Filters, AR Bodies, Velocita Racewear, and Performance Rod & Custom.  2013 Chassis Sponsors are Trak-Star Race Cars, Warrior Race Cars, Rocket Chassis, GRT Race Cars, TNT Race Cars, Stinger Race Cars, and CVR Race Cars. 

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