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Jason Hiett and Jonathan Davenport split Southern Nationals/March Madness wins at Cherokee

GAFFNEY, SC (March 2, 2014)—Jason Hiett of Oxford, AL picked up $3,000 and his first-ever victory at Cherokee Speedway in Gaffney, SC during Night One of March Madness on Saturday March 1 which was sanctioned by the Southern Nationals Bonus Races.

Defending Southern Nationals Series Champion Jonathan Davenport of Blairsville, GA led all 60 laps on Sunday Evening March 2 for the $10,000 payday in the Southern Nationals Bonus Races at Cherokee Speedway. This was Davenport’s second March Madness victory.

The next Southern Nationals Bonus Races will be a double header of racing on Sunday May 25 at Duck River Raceway Park in Wheel, TN paying $5,000 to win then on Monday May 26th at Tri-County Race Track in Brasstown, NC paying $3,000 to win. The Old Man’s Garage Spring Nationals Series presented by Schaeffer’s Oil will kick off March 14 & 15 at Volunteer (TN) Speedway for the Spring Thaw Weekend which pay $4,000 and $10,000 respectively.

Further information on the Southern Nationals Bonus Races can be obtained by calling Ray Cook at (828) 360-5353 or Chris Tilley at (606) 219-1723 or visit the official website located at www.SouthernNationalsSeries.com .

Official Summary of Results:
Saturday March 1, 2014
Feature Finish:
1. Jason Hiett-Oxford, AL
2. Casey Roberts-Toccoa, GA
3. Brent Dixon-Elberton, GA
4. Dale McDowell-Chickamauga, GA
5. Dennis Franklin-Gaffney, SC
6. Kevin Wilson-Stoneville, NC
7. Dale Hammond-Nichols, SC
8. Frank Coates-Hodges, SC
9. Cody King-McDonough, GA
10. Douglas Davis-Shelby, NC
11. Gabe Wilson-Waynesville, NC
12. Donald McIntosh-Dawsonville, GA
13. Kennie Compton Jr.-Bland, VA
14. Kenny Collins-Colbert, GA
15. Zack Mitchell-Enoree, SC
16. Austin Smith-Cedartown, GA
17. Johnny Pursley-Clover, SC
18. Anthony Sanders-Spartanburg, SC
19. Brandon Ifft-Lake Wylie, SC (Did Not Start)

Old Man’s Garage Fast Time: Casey Roberts-15:018 seconds
Feature Cautions: Four: (laps 2, 6, 15, 17)
Lap Leaders: Hiett (1-30)

Official Summary of Results:
Sunday March 2, 2014
Feature Finish:
1. Jonathan Davenport-Blairsville, GA
2. Steve Francis-Ashland, KY
3. Jason Hiett-Oxford, AL
4. Chris Madden-Gray Court, SC
5. Brent Dixon-Elberton, GA
6. Donald McIntosh-Dawsonville, GA
7. Mike Benedum-Salem, WV
8. Johnny Pursley-Clover, SC
9. Mike Gault-Gaffney, SC
10. Dale Hammond-Nichols, SC
11. Casey Roberts-Toccoa, GA
12. Gabe Wilson-Waynesville, NC
13. Kennie Compton Jr.-Bland, VA
14. Cody King-McDonough, GA
15. Tim Fuller-Watertown, NY
16. Dale McDowell-Chickamauga, GA
17. Dennis Franklin-Gaffney, SC
18. Kevin Wilson-Stoneville, NC
19. Max Blair-Centerville, PA
20. Zack Mitchell-Enoree, SC
21. Anthony Sanders-Spartanburg, SC
22. Mason Zeigler-Chalk Hill, PA
23. Don O’Neal-Martinsville, IN
24. Austin Smith-Cedartown, GA

Entries: 25
Did Not Qualify for Main Event: Kenny Collins
Old Man’s Garage Fast Time: Mason Zeigler-15:292 seconds
Feature Cautions: 10 (laps 6, 8, 9, 9RS, 10, 11, 11RS, 17, 31, 35)
Lap Leaders: Davenport (1-60)
Heat Winners: Don O’Neal, Jonathan Davenport, Casey Roberts, Steve Francis