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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Scott Bloomquist Masterful in First-Ever Southern Nationals Victory at Tazewell

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

TAZEWELL, Tenn. – July 30, 2016 –Scott Bloomquist led the entire distance of Saturday’s Schaeffer’s Oil Southern Nationals Series finale at Tazewell Speedway to capture his first-career series victory, worth $10,000 for the Mooresburg, Tenn. native.

Bloomquist also becomes the 35th different winner in all-time series history. In nine total events held this season, the tour saw eight different winners and seven first-time winners on the tour.

Bloomquist drove the Reece Monuments, Mark Martin Automotive, Crop Production Services and Sweet Manufacturing-sponsored Durham Racing Engine-powered Sweet-Bloomquist Race Car to the $10,000 payday.

In post-race ceremonies, Devin Gilpin of Columbus, Ind. claimed the series title ($5,053) over Shanon Buckingham, Ricky Weiss, Vic Hill, Donald McIntosh, Stacy Boles, Craig Vosbergen, Robby Moses, Chris Brown and Gavin Landers. Shanon Buckingham claimed the MasterSbilt Race Cars / AR Bodies Rookie of the Year honors picking up $1,000 for the title.

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 .

Special Thanks to the following Southern Nationals Series Supporters: Schaeffer’s Oil, Old Man’s Garage, Tennessee R.V. Sales & Service Super Center, Arizona Sport Shirts, Gotta Race, American Race Tires, AR Bodies, Collins Signs, Delph Communications, DirtonDirt.com, Dyer’s Top Rods, FK Rod Ends, Hoosier Racing Tire, Keyser Manufacturing, MasterSbilt Race Cars, Capital Race Cars, RockAuto.com, Sunoco Race Fuels (Official Series Fuel), The Joie of Seating, Vic Hill Racing Engines, VP Racing Fuels, Wiles Driveshafts.

Official Summary of Results

Feature Results of Round 9 at Tazewell Speedway, Tazewell, Tenn. on July 30, 2016:

1. Scott Bloomquist-Mooresburg, Tenn.
2. Craig Vosbergen-Perth, W. Australia
3. Devin Gilpin-Columbus, Ind.
4. Vic Hill-Mosheim, Tenn.
5. Jeff Wolfenbarger-Clinton, Tenn.
6. Donald McIntosh-Dawsonville, Ga.
7. Chad Ogle-Sevierville, Tenn.
8. Shanon Buckingham-Morristown, Tenn.
9. Tommy Bailey-Corbin, Ky.
10. Robby Moses-Maryville, Tenn.
11. Dakotah Knuckles-Ewing, Va.
12. Brian Smith-Barbourville, Ky.
13. David Payne-Murphy, N.C.
14. Stacy Boles-Clinton, Tenn.
15. Ricky Weiss-Headingly, Manitoba, Canada
16. Kenny Cobble-Cookeville, Tenn.
17. Ivedent Lloyd Jr.-Ocala, Fla.
18. Josh Collins-Tazewell, Tenn.
19. Doug Smith-Harriman, Tenn.
20. Travis Fultz-Harrogate, Tenn.
21. Jordon Horton-Sneedville, Tenn.
22. Billy Ogle Jr.-Knoxville, Tenn.

Time of Race: 38 minutes, 14 seconds
Margin of Victory: 05.695 seconds
Yellow Flags: Two (laps 13, 19)
Red Flags: None
Lap Leaders: Bloomquist (1-53)
Entries: 25
FK Rod Ends Overall Fast Time: Scott Bloomquist-10.983 seconds
The Joie of Seating Winner Award: Scott Bloomquist
Capital Race Cars Highest Finisher: David Payne
Collins Signs 10th Place Award: Robby Moses
Keyser Manufacturing 11th Place Award: Dakotah Knuckles
Highest Finishing CT525 Engine ($200): Josh Collins
Highest Finishing Steel Head/SPEC Engine ($200): Dakotah Knuckles
Provisional Starters: Doug Smith, Billy Ogle Jr.

Heat-1 Finish: Scott Bloomquist, David Payne, Stacy Boles, Tommy Bailey, Kenny Cobble, Doug Smith.

Heat-2 Finish: Ricky Weiss, Vic Hill, Robby Moses, Dakotah Knuckles, Jordon Horton, Matthew Holt (DNS).

Heat-3 Finish: Craig Vosbergen, Ivedent Lloyd Jr., Chad Ogle, Shanon Buckingham, Josh Collins, Billy Ogle Jr., Steve Smith (DNS).

Heat-4 Finish: Devin Gilpin, Jeff Wolfenbarger, Donald McIntosh, Brian Smith, Travis Fultz, David Crabtree.

Final Schaeffer’s Oil Southern Nationals Series Points (after Round 9 at Tazewell):
1. Devin Gilpin-1,587
2. Shanon Buckingham-1,561 ®
3. Ricky Weiss-1,551
4. Vic Hill-1,543
5. Donald McIntosh-1,521
6. Stacy Boles-1,477
7. Craig Vosbergen-1,377
8. Robby Moses-1,352 ®
9. Chris Brown-1,246
10. Gavin Landers-1,243 ®