FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

David Crabtree Claims First-Career Southern Nationals Victory at 411 Motor Speedway

Contact: Chris Tilley
Schaeffer’s Oil Southern Nationals Series P.R. Coordinator
606-219-1723 | tilleyracing@gmail.com

SEYMOUR, Tenn. – July 19, 2016 – David Crabtree of Maryville, Tenn. led start to finish on Tuesday Night to claim his first-ever Schaeffer’s Oil Southern Nationals Series victory at the 411 Motor Speedway in Seymour, Tenn.

Crabtree drove the 321 Storage and Merriman Excavating-sponsored Rocket Chassis to his first-ever Schaeffer’s Oil Southern Nationals Series victory. Crabtree also became the 30th different winner in series history.

The series will return to action Thursday Night July 21st at the Tri-County Race Track in Brasstown, N.C. for Round # 3 paying $3,500-to-win.

Further information on the Spring Nationals, Southern Nationals and Southern Nationals Bonus Series can be obtained by calling Promoter Ray Cook at (828) 360-5353 or Series P.R. Coordinator Chris Tilley at (606) 219-1723 or visit the official website located at www.SouthernNationalsSeries.com .

Official Summary of Results

Feature Results of Round 2 at 411 Motor Speedway, Seymour, Tenn. on July 19, 2016:

1. David Crabtree-Maryville, Tenn.
2. Devin Gilpin-Columbus, Ind.
3. Chris Brown-Spring, Texas
4. Donald McIntosh-Dawsonville, Ga.
5. Vic Hill-Mosheim, Tenn.
6. Craig Vosbergen-Perth, W. Australia
7. Walker Arthur-Forest, Va.
8. Cory Hedgecock-Loudon, Tenn.
9. Shanon Buckingham-Morristown, Tenn.
10. Stacy Boles-Clinton, Tenn.
11. Skylar Marlar-Winfield, Tenn.
12. Pierce McCarter-Gatlinburg, Tenn.
13. Robby Moses-Maryville, Tenn.
14. David Doherty-Marrickville, Australia
15. Ricky Weiss-Headingly, Manitoba, Canada
16. Brian Ligon-Augusta, Ga.
17. Jordon Horton-Sneedville, Tenn.
18. John Ownbey-Ooltewah, Tenn.
19. Ross White-Knoxville, Tenn.
20. Bobby Giffin-Maryville, Tenn.
21. Gavin Landers-Batesville, Ark.
22. Billy Ogle Jr.-Knoxville, Tenn.
23. Jadon Frame-Decherd, Tenn.

Time of Race: 29 minutes, 33 seconds
Margin of Victory: 01.649 seconds
Yellow Flags: Four (laps 7, 12, 16, 17)
Red Flags: None
Lap Leaders: Crabtree (1-35)
Entries: 31
FK Rod Ends Overall Fast Time: Donald McIntosh-13.496 seconds
The Joie of Seating Winner Award: David Crabtree
Capital Race Cars Highest Finisher: Stacy Boles
Collins Signs 10th Place Award: Stacy Boles
Keyser Manufacturing 11th Place Award: Skylar Marlar
DirtonDirt.com Dash Winner: David Crabtree
Highest Finishing CT525 Engine ($200): None
Highest Finishing Steel Head/SPEC Engine ($200): None
Provisional Starters: Ricky Weiss, Pierce McCarter, Gavin Landers (emergency)

Dash Finish: David Crabtree, Donald McIntosh, Devin Gilpin, Robby Moses.

Heat-1 Finish: Vic Hill, Craig Vosbergen, Jadon Frame, David Doherty, Craig Greer, Ricky Weiss, Derek Ellis.

Heat-2 Finish: Chris Brown, Skylar Marlar, Stacy Boles, Brian Ligon, Ruben Mayfield, Doug Smith, Pierce McCarter.

Heat-3 Finish: Arthur Walker, Shanon Buckingham, Billy Ogle Jr., Jordon Horton, Chad Ogle, John Tweed, Tim Rucker.

Heat-4 Finish: Cory Hedgecock, Ross White, Bobby Giffin, John Ownbey, Steve Smith, Gavin Landers (DNS).

Current Points:
1. Chris Brown-388
2. Devin Gilpin-384
3. Shanon Buckingham-372 ®
3. Vic Hill-372
5. Craig Vosbergen-366
6. Stacy Boles-364
7. Ricky Weiss-356
8. Pierce McCarter-350 ®
8. Donald McIntosh-350
10. Walker Arthur-348
11. Robby Moses-338 ®
12. Billy Ogle Jr.-336
13. Gavin Landers-324 ®
14. Derek Ellis-229
15. Dale McDowell-200