FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Donald McIntosh Gets Biggest Career Payday at Crossville Speedway during Tennessee State Championship

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

CROSSVILLE, Tenn. – October 8, 2016 – Donald McIntosh of Dawsonville, Ga. captured the biggest win of his young racing career on Saturday Night at Crossville Speedway during the Southern Nationals Bonus Series-sanctioned Tennessee State Championship race.

The current Southern Nationals Bonus Series points leader led from start-to-finish in the 60-lapper to take home the $10,000 payday while driving the Blount Motorsports, Vic Hill Racing Engines-powered Rocket Chassis.

Eight caution flags slowed the main event. On lap 14, Mike Weeks slowed in turn one. On lap 21, Todd Morrow slowed in turn two and on lap 31 Kenny Cobble spun in turn four. On the 32nd lap, a three car pileup in turn four brought out the caution flag again. On lap 45, Riley Hickman came to rest in turn two. On lap 47, multiple flat tires slowed the field again and the final caution flag slowed on lap 58 for Chris Madden slowing with a flat tire.

The next Southern Nationals Bonus Series event will be on Friday and Saturday October 14 and 15 at Duck River Raceway Park in Lewisburg, Tenn. paying $13,000-to-win for the Fifth Annual Deep Fried 75 race.

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 “Tennessee State Championship” at Crossville Speedway in Crossville, TN on October 8, 2016:

1. Donald McIntosh-Dawsonville, Ga.
2. Vic Hill-Mosheim, Tenn.
3. Ray Cook-Brasstown, N.C.
4. Billy Ogle Jr.-Knoxville, Tenn.
5. Ricky Weiss-Headingly, Manitoba, Canada
6. Ronnie Johnson-Chattanooga, Tenn.
7. Kenny Collins-Colbert, Ga.
8. Ryan King-Seymour, Tenn.
9. Brandon Overton-Evans, Ga.
10. Caleb Ashby-Cunningham, Tenn.
11. David Payne-Murphy, N.C.
12. Robby Moses-Maryville, Tenn.
13. Dennis Franklin-Gaffney, S.C.
14. Chris Madden-Gray Court, S.C.
15. Ricky Tinch-Deerlodge, Tenn.
16. Oakley Johns-Summertown, Tenn.
17. Riley Hickman-Cleveland, Tenn.
18. Doug Smith-Harriman, Tenn.
19. Donald Johns-Summertown, Tenn.
20. Kenny Cobble-Cookeville, Tenn.
21. Todd Morrow-East Ridge, Tenn.
22. Mike Weeks-Friendsville, Tenn.

Consolation Race No. 1 Finish (top-2 transfer): Todd Morrow, Robby Moses, Mark Martin, Kenny Cobble, Brian Selby, Steve Smith (DNS).

Consolation Race No. 2 Finish (top-2 transfer): Donald Johns, Oakley Johns, Doug Smith, Bubba Vandygriff, Phil Helton, Josh Putnam (DNS).

Time of Race: 44 minutes, 14 seconds
Yellow Flags: Eight (laps 14, 21, 31, 32, 45, 47, 49, 58)
Red Flags: None
Lap Leaders: McIntosh (1-60)
Entries: 29
FK Rod Ends Overall Fast Time: Donald McIntosh-12:808 seconds
Keyser Manufacturing 11th Place Award: David Payne
Highest Finishing CT525 Engine ($200): Doug Smith
Highest Finishing Steel Head/SPEC Engine ($200): Riley Hickman
Provisional Starters: Doug Smith, Kenny Cobble

Current Southern Nationals Bonus Series Points (after Oct. 8, 2016)
1. Donald McIntosh-1,738
2. David Payne-1,672
3. Ryan King-1,250
4. Doug Smith-1,223
5. Cory Hedgecock-944
6. Billy Ogle Jr.-845
7. Mike Marlar-813
8. Kenny Collins-740
9. Jonathan Davenport-592
10. Craig Greer-569