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Mike Marlar Claims Southern Nationals Bonus Series “Butterball” Memorial Win at Richmond

By Michael Despain, Richmond Raceway

RICHMOND, KY (July 18, 2015)—Richmond Raceway would present the 28th Annual Sunoco Race Fuels Paul “Butterball” Wooldridge Memorial on Saturday evening sanctioned by the Southern National Bonus Series presented by Collins Signs and Mike Marlar of Winfield, TN would take the $10.028 payday and score his third event win in this contest in late race duel that saw the lead change three times in the final eight laps. 
Tommy Bailey would lead the opening circuit of the 59 lap contest before Justin Rattliff would challenge for the lead and take the lead on lap 3 and pull away a bit from Bailey as would start working traffic on lap 9.  Jason Jameson would roll into the third spot and pressure Bailey for second before finally working past him in lapped traffic on lap 21.  A three car tangle involving Jason Barrett, Greg Johnson, and James Rice would slow the action on lap 25.  After a Michael Chilton spin on the frontchute one lap after the restart, Rattliff would again motor away from the pack until lap 35 when Skylar Marlar and Duane Chambelain would tangle in turn one and Cody Mahoney would also be collected in the melee, ending all three drivers night.  Rattliff would again keep Jameson about five cars away, while Mike Marlar would now pressure Jameson for second as the leader caught slower traffic on lap 47.  The 50th circuit would see business pick up at the point as Marlar would work past Jameson and began to challenge Rattliff for the lead and would work under Rattliff for the top spot on lap 52 and Jameson would get by Rattliff as well.  Jameson would work under Marlar for the lead off of turn four on lap 53 and the duo would battle side by side for lead, with Marlar retaking the race lead on lap 54 at the start/finish line.  Marlar would drive on the score his third “Butterball” victory in the Ronnie Delk owned Delk Equipment/R&S Trading/VP Race Fuels/Speedy Towing sponsored #157 Rocket Chassis sporting a Cornett Race Engine.  Jameson would finish second, with Rattliff taking the final podium position in third.  Jackie Boggs and 23rd starting Josh Rice would complete the top five.  The remainder of the top ten would be Bailey, Stephen Breeding, Chris Combs, 18th starting Johnny Wheeler, and 21st starting David Payne.  Thirty-four entries would see Jameson as top qualifier at 15.099 seconds and win a heat, while Rattliff, Bailey, and Boggs would also be heat race winners.  Skylar Marlar and Johnny Wheeler would be B-Main winners, while David Payne and Ross White were series provisional starters.  Josh Rice earned the Butterball Tune-Up provisional, with Aaron Hatton and Greg Johnson taking track provisionals.

Official Summary of Results

Feature Results of “Butterball” Wooldridge Memorial at Richmond (Ky.) Raceway on July 18, 2015:
1. Mike Marlar-Winfield, Tenn.
2. Jason Jameson-Lawrenceburg, Ind.
3. Justin Rattliff-Campbellsville, Ky.
4. Jackie Boggs-Grayson, Ky.
5. Josh Rice-Verona, Ky.
6. Tommy Bailey-Corbin, Ky.
7. Stephen Breeding-Isom, Ky.
8. Chris Combs-Isom, Ky.
9. Johnny Wheeler-Campbellsville, Ky.
10. David Payne-Murphy, N.C.
11. Derek Fisher-Olympia, Ky.
12. Greg Johnson-Bedford, Ind.
13. Jason Barrett-Waco, Ky.
14. Elliott Despain-Campbellsville, Ky.
15. Duane Chamberlain-Richmond, Ind.
16. Skylar Marlar-Winfield, Tenn.
17. Cody Mahoney-Seymour, Ind.
18. Walker Arthur-Forest, Va.
19. Ben Adkins-West Portsmouth, Ohio
20. Ross White-Knoxville, Tenn.
21. Michael Chilton-Salvisa, Ky.
22. James Rice-Verona, Ky.
23. Aaron Hatton-Mt. Sterling, Ky.
24. Austin Smith-Cedartown, Ga.
25. Mark Frazier-Chillicothe, Ohio

Entries: 34
FK Rod Ends Overall Fast Time: Jason Jameson-15.099 seconds
Highest Feature Finishing CT525 Engine ($200): None
Highest Feature Finishing Steel Head/SPEC Engine ($200): Elliott Despain
Highest Feature Finishing Crate Engine ($200): None
Provisional Starters: David Payne (series), Ross White (series), Josh Rice (track), Aaron Hatton (track) and Greg Johnson (track)

1st Heat (top 4 transfer)- Jason Jameson, Mike Marlar, Walker Arthur, Ben Adkins, Skylar Marlar, Chris Johnson, Brandon Mason, Jerry Ellis, Jerry Rutherford
 2nd Heat (top 4 transfer)- Justin Rattliff, Duane Chamberlain, Austin Smith, Chris Combs, James Rice, Greg Johnson, Tim Tungate, Aaron Hatton, J.L. Muse
 3rd Heat (top 4 transfer)- Tommy Bailey, Stephen Breeding, Jason Barrett, Derek Fisher, Johnny Wheeler, Craig Vosbergen, Steve Stollings, David Payne
 4th Heat (top 4 transfer)- Jackie Boggs, Cody Mahoney, Michael Chilton, Elliott Despain, Mark Frazier, Ross White, Dennis Barton, Josh Rice
 1st B-Main (top 2 transfer)-Skylar Marlar, James Rice.
 2nd B-Main (top 2 transfer)-Johnny Wheeler, Mark Frazier.

Current Southern Nationals Bonus Series Points (after July 18, 2015)
1. David Payne-744
2. Austin Smith-720
3. Kenny Collins-370
4. Ashton Winger-362
5. Ross White-348
6. George Mashburn-261
7. Shawn Chastain-259
8. Bo Eaton-245
9. Randy Weaver-200
9. Shane Clanton-200
9. Mike Marlar-200

Southern Nationals Bonus Series Event Winners:
March 21-Randy Weaver (Boyd’s Speedway)
July 4-Shane Clanton (Senoia Raceway)
July 9-Austin Smith (Tri-County Race Track)
July 18-Mike Marlar (Richmond Raceway)