FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Chris Madden wins Exciting Saturday Night Short Track Battle at Boyd’s Speedway during Turkey Throwdown

By Chris Tilley, Series P.R. Coordinator

RINGGOLD, GA (November 14, 2015)—Chris Madden captured his second Southern Nationals Bonus Series victory of the season on Saturday Night in an epic battle with Dale McDowell to take the $5,000 prize in the Turkey Throwdown race.

Madden rolled into victory lane for his third career Southern Nationals Bonus Series win while driving the Clements Racing Engines powered, Century Plastics, Crowder Trucking, Cushman Paint & Body, Modern Images, Allstar Performance, Crescent Moon Homes LLC., Stroble Mini Storage, Penske Racing Shocks, Hoosier Racing Tire, VP Racing Fuels, Worley Monument and Henderson Amusement sponsored Longhorn Chassis.

Polesitter Madden and McDowell brought the field to life for the start of the 50-lapper with Madden to the early lead. Madden would be in command early on until lapped traffic on lap 13 would bunch up the leaders and give room for McDowell to close the gap and set up a battle that will go down in 2015 history as one of the most exciting races in the Southeast. “That was a great race right there between me and Dale,” winner Chris Madden said. Five official lead changes between Madden and McDowell took place but more lead changes than that occurred on the race track between the two as they battled for the $5,000 top prize.

One caution flag slowed the event on lap 28 as Jake Knowles slowed on the back chute. He re-fired and was able to go pit-side before the restart.

The final event of the season for the Southern Nationals Bonus Series will be on Friday and Saturday Night November 20 and 21 at Cleveland (Tenn.) Speedway paying $10,000-to-win for the 27th annual Gobbler 50.

Official Summary of Results

Feature Results of “Turkey Throwdown” at Boyd’s Speedway in Ringgold, GA on November 14, 2015:

1. Chris Madden-Gray Court, S.C.
2. Dale McDowell-Chickamauga, Ga.
3. Jimmy Owens-Newport, Tenn.
4. Jason Hiett-Oxford, Ala.
5. Shane Clanton-Zebulon, Ga.
6. Chase Junghans-Manhattan, Kan.
7. Jason Croft-Woodstock, Ga.
8. Billy Ogle Jr.-Knoxville, Tenn.
9. Ray Cook-Brasstown, N.C.
10. Stacy Boles-Clinton, Tenn.
11. Donald McIntosh-Dawsonville, Ga.
12. Riley Hickman-Cleveland, Tenn.
13. Tyler Millwood-Kingston, Ga.
14. Dylan Ames-Harvest, Ala.
15. David Payne-Murphy, N.C.
16. Bob Gardner-Washington, Ill.
17. Derek Ellis-Chatsworth, Ga.
18. Ashton Winger-Senoia, Ga.
19. Tommy Bailey-Corbin, Ky.
20. Jake Knowles-Tyrone, Ga.
21. Jordy Nipper-Gray, Ga.
22. Ronnie Payne-Murphy, N.C.

Time of Race: 15 minutes, 28 seconds
Margin of Victory: 03.529 seconds
Yellow Flags: One (lap 28)
Red Flags: None
Lap Leaders: Madden (1-15), McDowell (16-18), Madden (19-23), McDowell (24-28), Madden (29-50)
Entries: 44
FK Rod Ends Overall Fast Time: Chris Madden-14.047 seconds
Highest Finishing CT525 Engine ($200): None
Highest Finishing Steel Head/SPEC Engine ($200): None
Provisional Starters: Ronnie Payne, Ashton Winger

Dash Finish: Chris Madden, Dale McDowell, Jason Hiett, Jimmy Owens

Last Chance Heat One Finish (8 laps, top-4 transfer): Jason Croft, Stacy Boles, David Payne, Jake Knowles, Austin Horton, Jason Welshan, Jamie Perry, Ronnie Payne, Clint Nichols, Steve Smith.

Last Chance Heat Two Finish (8 laps, top-4 transfer): Shane Clanton, Dylan Ames, Tyler Millwood, Jordy Nipper, T.J. Reaid, Jacob Grizzle, Skip Arp, Tommy Taylor, Jim Harrah.

Last Chance Heat Three Finish (8 laps, top-4 transfer): Chase Junghans, Donald McIntosh, Billy Ogle Jr., Tommy Bailey, Ashton Winger, Eric Grainger, Jay Scott, David Doherty, T.J. Brittain, Jody Summerville, Dennis Barton.

Last Chance Heat Four Finish (8 laps, top-4 transfer): Ray Cook, Riley Hickman, Bob Gardner, Derek Ellis, Jadon Frame, Ellery Leake, Tony Morris, Ross White, Levi Ashby, Charles Zimmerman.

 

Current Southern Nationals Bonus Series Points (after Nov. 14, 2015)
1. David Payne-1,960
2. Tommy Bailey-1,454
3. Michael Chilton-1,114
4. Austin Smith-890
5. Justin Rattliff-766
6. Billy Ogle Jr.-752
7. Victor Lee-750
8. Ronnie Payne-723
9. Ashton Winger-702
10. Jerry Rutherford-587


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

27th Annual Gobbler Goes November 20/21 at Cleveland Speedway for Southern Nationals Bonus Series

By Chris Tilley, Series P.R. Coordinator

BRASSTOWN, NC (November 15, 2015)—The rich history of the Gobbler at Cleveland (Tenn.) Speedway continues with the 27th running of the traditional pre-Thanksgiving race which will be ran on Friday and Saturday November 20 and 21.

For the first time, the Southern Nationals Bonus Series presented by Collins Signs will sanction the historical event which will pay a record amount of $10,000-to-win and $700-to-start. The feature will be 77 laps in distance to signify the number in which the late Joe Lee Johnson drove during his career. Johnson’s most significant victory came in the NASCAR-sanctioned World (now Coke) 600 victory at Charlotte, NC in 1960. Johnson was the track’s long-time owner.

In addition to the Southern Nationals Bonus Series, the Steel Head Late Models will compete for $2,000-to-win, the Crate Late Models will race for $2,000-to-win, the A & B Hobby division will both compete for $1,000-to-win and the Pony class will be in action racing for $1,000-to-win. The Road Warrior class will race for $200-to-win. Qualifying and Heat Races for all divisions will be on Friday Night along with Last Chance races and all feature events on Saturday Night. Drivers running in more than one class must have a pit armband for every class that they enter. An open practice session for all divisions will be held on Thursday Night November 19th.

On Thursday November 19th, practice will be held from 6:00 pm through 10:00 pm. All pit passes are $15.00 for practice.

On Friday November 20th, the pit gates open at 2:00 pm, the driver’s meeting will be at 7:00 pm and hot laps will roll out around 7:30 pm. Grandstand admission is $17.00 for adults and adult pit passes will be $35.00.

On Saturday November 21st, the pits will be cleared at 1:30 pm and re-open at 2:00 pm, the driver’s meeting will be at 6:00 pm and hot laps will roll out around 6:30 pm. Grandstand admission is $22.00 for adults and adult pit passes will be $35.00.

The Southern Nationals Bonus Series entry fee for the Gobbler event will be $100. The tire rule for the weekend will be as follows: Hoosier 1350/1600 along with the American Racer 48/56. Transponders will be required for Super Late Models, Crate Late Models and Limited Late Models.

Cleveland Speedway is located at 2420 South Lee Highway in Cleveland, TN 37311. Directions to Cleveland Speedway are to take I-75 to the first Cleveland Exit (if you're coming south from Knoxville, take the Third Cleveland Exit), go east (away from Fireworks Bldg.) about a mile (first exit ramp) to Hwy. 11. Turn left (back under the overpass) on Hwy. 11, and go two blocks (past the car lots & Mr. Zip,) the Speedway is on the left. Further information can be obtained by logging on to www.clevelandspeedwayllc.com on the internet.

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 .

Southern Nationals Bonus Series/Gobbler 77 Purse: 1) $10,000, 2) $5,000, 3) $2,500, 4) $2,000, 5) $1,500, 6) $1,300, 7) $1,200, 8) $1,100, 9) $1,050, 10) $1,000, 11) $950, 12) $900, 13) $850, 14) $800, 15) $760, 16) $740, 17) $720, 18) $700, 19) $700, 20) $700, 21) $700, 22) $700.

Current Southern Nationals Bonus Series Points (after Nov. 14, 2015)
1. David Payne-1,960
2. Tommy Bailey-1,454
3. Michael Chilton-1,114
4. Austin Smith-890
5. Justin Rattliff-766
6. Billy Ogle Jr.-752
7. Victor Lee-750
8. Ronnie Payne-723
9. Ashton Winger-702
10. Jerry Rutherford-587

Previous Gobbler winners:
1989-Lamar Lowry
1990-Ronnie Johnson
1991-Rex Richey
1992-Ronnie Johnson
1993-Dale McDowell
1994-Frank Ingram
1995-Don O’Neal
1996-Ronnie Johnson
1997-Dale McDowell
1998-Danny Peoples
1999-John Jones
2000-Patrick Duggan
2001-Dale McDowell
2002-Dale McDowell
2003-Dale McDowell
2004-Skip Arp
2005-Scott Sexton
2006-Clint Smith
2007-Shane Clanton
2008-Shane Clanton
2009-Chris Madden
2010-Jonathan Davenport
2011-Ray Cook
2012-Randy Weaver
2013-Jake Knowles
2014-Riley Hickman