For Immediate Release
Contact: Ben Shelton (msrmafia@gmail.com)
July 27th, 2015

Rodney Sanders Tops the World Modified Championship Once Again

Happy, Texas (07/27/15) – For the second-straight year Rodney Sanders piloted his #20 Swan Energy/MB Customs Open Wheel Modified to the $20,000 triumph in the World Modified Dirt Track Championship.

“I just concentrated on keeping the car up front and running straight laps and keeping my tires under me,” an elated Sanders said in victory lane. “We just had a great car and I can’t thank everyone that helps me out enough. This is an awesome feeling.”

On Thursday night Rodney headed to Deer Creek Speedway (Spring Valley, Minnesota) to compete in the United States Modified Touring Series (USMTS) sanctioned, 5th Annual World Modified Dirt Track Championship presented by Red Tail Tackle. With 63 Open Wheel Modifieds signed in for the first night of three, Sanders scored a runner-up finish in his heat transferring him into the A-Main. Starting in 6th for the 30-lapper, Sanders advanced three spots, capturing a podium finish behind race winner, Terry Phillips and Bobby Malchus. Joey Jensen and Brandon Davis completing the top five.

Coming from 6th to 2nd in his heat the following night, Sanders earned a 5th place starting spot for the 30-lap A-Main presented by Red Tail Tackle. Working his way into second spot by lap 15, Sanders dueled with Jason Hughes for the lead until recording a 2nd place finish behind Hughes with Brandon Davis, Brad Dierks, and Dan Ebert rounding out the top five.

For the final night of the World Modified Dirt Track Championship, Sanders started in the pole position for the feature event. Battling for $5,000 in the first 30-lap segment of the finale, Rodney Sanders added to his tally scoring his 18th win of the season with Brandon Davis, Jason Hughes, Terry Phillips and Brad Dierks completing the top five.

With a ten minute intermission to make any last second adjustments, Rodney headed out for the 50-lap main event with the pole position starting spot. After holding off a late race charge from Jason Hughes, Sanders continued his phenomenal 2015 season, scoring his 19th victory of the season. Bringing his total winning to over $20,000 for the weekend, Sanders led all 50 laps, bagging the $15,000 payday with Jason Hughes, Terry Phillips, Joey Jenson and Zack VanderBeek rounding out the top five.

Rodney is currently leading the USMTS Standings. For more results from these events, please visit www.USMTS.com .

The team is currently planning to not race anywhere this coming weekend. Keep your browsers pointed to www.RodneySandersRacing.net for the latest team news.

Rodney Sanders would like to thank all of his sponsors including Swan Energy, Kimrad Transport, S&S Fishing and Rental, Special Care, Outreachers Sustainable Solutions, Swan Racing, Geddes Race Engines, MB Customs, Alaron Energy, B&L Satellite Rental, STSI, Integra Shocks, Keyser Manufacturing, C&R Radiators, Eibach Springs, Charter Oak Production Company, Palmer Painting, Beyea Headers, Five Star Shop Service, McDonald Oil Field Services, KBC Graphics, D&G Contracting, FK Rod Ends, Fike's Transmissions, Krohn Farms, Mars Race Cars, K&N Filters, Club 29 Race Cars, Real Racing Wheels, 87 Automotive, Wichita Tank Racing, Wehrs Machine, All-Star Performance, Wilwood Breaks, Driven Race Oils, CMD Race Shocks, and MSRMafia.com Marketing Services.

For more information on Rodney Sanders, please visit www.RodneySandersRacing.net .


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Ben Shelton (msrmafia@gmail.com)
July 27th, 2015

Tony Jackson Jr. Tops MARS Foes at Springfield

Lebanon, Missouri (07/27/15) –Tony Jackson Jr. padded his advantage atop the Mid America Racing Series (MARS) Super Late Model standings by piloting his Henryetta Ford #56 Black Diamond by Club 29/Cornett Racing Engine Super Late Model to the $2,000 victory on Saturday evening at Springfield Raceway.

Returning to action with the Mid America Racing Series (MARS), Tony Jackson Jr. headed to Springfield Raceway (Springfield, Missouri) for the $2,000-to-win, Back to School Night 40 feature event on Saturday evening. In a field of twenty-six Super Late Models, Jackson Jr. scored a runner-up finish in his heat to Payton Looney, transferring him into the feature event. 

Tony went on to lead all 35 laps of the feature event, recording his fourth victory of the season. Winning a $2,000 payday and his third MARS victory of the year, Tony Jackson Jr. was trailed by Brantlee Gotschall, Shane Essary, Jason Hughes, and Justin Wells to the finish line. 

“It was a pretty flawless night for our team,” commented Jackson Jr. “We are focused on not only winning races, but also another series crown so nights like this one really go a long way toward achieving our goals.”

Tony continues to lead the latest MARS standings. Full results from the weekend as well as the latest series standings are available at www.MARSRacingSeries.com .

The upcoming weekend, July 31st-August 1st, will take the tour into battle in a pair of Mid America Racing Series (MARS) programs. On Friday evening Flint Creek Speedway (Colcord, Oklahoma) will host a $2,000-to-win race, while Caney Valley Speedway (Caney, Kansas) will take center stage with a $4,066-to-win affair. For more information on the events please visit www.MARSRacingSeries.com .

Tony Jackson would to like to thank all of his marketing partners, which include Henryetta Ford, Missouri Mountain Moonshine, Merrill Bonding, RaceNote, Budweiser, Cornett Race Engines, Keyser Manufacturing, Integra Shocks, Hyperco, Darrell Lanigan Racing, Stuckey Enterprises, Tony Jackson Jr. Motorsports, Bill Frye Motorsports, R2C Performance, Longacre Racing Products, Champion Oil, Supermoon Graphics, Midwest Sheet Metal, Willard Quarries, Fast Shafts, AFCO Brake Systems, Simpson Race Products, Off Axis Paint, VP Heartland Fuels, Hoosier Tire Midwest, Performance Bodies, Butlerbuilt, KRC Power Steering, Lone Oak Printing, and MSR Mafia Marketing Services.

For more information on Tony Jackson Jr. Motorsports, please visit his official internet home at www.TonyJacksonJr.com as well as the team's Facebook Fan Page at www.facebook.com/pages/Tony-Jackson-Jr/497367940564 .