FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Jonathan Davenport Grabs Back-to-Back Tarheel 50 Victories at Tri-County Race Track

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

BRASSTOWN, N.C. – September 30, 2016 – Jonathan Davenport of Blairsville, Ga. won his second Southern Nationals Bonus Series victory of the season on Friday Night at Tri-County Race Track during the 13th Annual Tarheel 50. Davenport and eventual runner-up Brandon Overton put on a driving clinic during several laps of the main event.

Five caution flags slowed the 53-lap main event. The first yellow came out on the opening lap as Robby Moses slowed in turn four. The field was then re-aligned and sent off again for the start when a nine-car pileup on the backstretch again brought out the yellow flag for the second time. The third yellow flag would wave on lap six as front-runners Mike Marlar and Casey Roberts would both spin together in turn one. Marlar went pitside with damage and Roberts changed a tire and regained the field from the back. On lap nine, George Mashburn spun with a left front tire blown in turn four to bring out the fourth yellow while Daniel Wilson spun his entry on lap 48 in turn two to bring out the final caution of the race.

The next Southern Nationals Bonus Series event will be on Friday and Saturday October 7 and 8 at Crossville (Tenn.) Speedway paying $10,000-to-win for the Tennessee State Championship 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 “Tarheel 50” at Tri-County Race Track in Brasstown, NC on September 30, 2016:

1. Jonathan Davenport-Blairsville, Ga.
2. Brandon Overton-Evans, Ga.
3. Shanon Buckingham-Morristown, Tenn.
4. Kenny Collins-Colbert, Ga.
5. Jacob Grizzle-Blairsville, Ga.
6. Casey Roberts-Toccoa, Ga.
7. David Payne-Murphy, N.C.
8. Randy Nichols-Clayton, Ga.
9. Robby Moses-Maryville, Tenn.
10. Donald McIntosh-Dawsonville, Ga.
11. Michael Barnett-Hayesville, N.C.
12. Charlie Parker-Hayesville, N.C.
13. Doug Smith-Harriman, Tenn.
14. Joey Standridge-Tellico Plains, Tenn.
15. Daniel Wilson-Tiger, Ga.
16. Jamie Oliver-Murphy, N.C.
17. Craig Greer-Cleveland, Tenn.
18. Danny Ledford-Warne, N.C.
19. George Mashburn-Murphy, N.C.
20. Mike Marlar-Winfield, Tenn.
21. Bobby Panter-Morganton, Ga.
22. Brian Ligon-Augusta, Ga.

Last Chance Race Finish: Jamie Oliver, Robby Moses, Danny Ledford, George Mashburn, Charlie Parker, Randy Nichols, Daniel Wilson, Doug Smith, Michael Barnett, Joey Standridge, Craig Greer, Tim Rucker, Bobby Panter.

Yellow Flags: Five (laps 0, 0, 6, 9, 48)
Red Flags: None
Lap Leaders: Roberts (1-6), Davenport (12-53)
Entries: 24
FK Rod Ends Overall Fast Time: Jonathan Davenport-12.460 seconds
Keyser Manufacturing 11th Place Award: Michael Barnett
Highest Finishing CT525 Engine ($200): Charlie Parker
Highest Finishing Steel Head/SPEC Engine ($200): Joey Standridge
Provisional Starters: Craig Greer and Bobby Panter

Current Southern Nationals Bonus Series Points (after Sept. 30, 2016):
1. Donald McIntosh-1,538
2. David Payne-1,494
3. Ryan King-1,066
4. Doug Smith-1,059
5. Cory Hedgecock-944
6. Mike Marlar-738
7. Billy Ogle Jr.-652
8. Jonathan Davenport-592
9. Craig Greer-569
10. Shanon Buckingham-566

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Eric Wells Wins Thrilling Iron-Man Mountain Championship Finale at 201 Speedway

SITKA, Ky. (October 1, 2016)—Eric Wells of Hazard, Ky. put an exclamation point on the final Iron-Man Mountain Championship race at 201 Speedway Saturday Night as he captured the $3,000 top prize during the Halloween Thriller race.

Wells became the sixth different winner in the eighth and final event of the season while driving the Penske Racing Shocks, Allstar Performance, Schaeffer’s Oil and Convenient Lube-sponsored Cornett Racing Engine-powered Longhorn Chassis. This was Wells’ first win since his April 2013 World of Outlaws Craftsman Late Model Series victory at the Duck River Raceway Park in Tennessee.

Four cautions flags slowed the feature event. The first yellow came on lap six as Josh Hall came to a stop in turn two. The second yellow would come out on the restart as Shannon Thornsberry and Jackie Boggs would get together and both have to tag the tail of the field per series rules of stopping on the race track. The next yellow flag would be on lap 17 as James Williamson slowed in turn two and the final yellow flag came on the restart of lap 17 as Paul Davis broke a driveshaft on the frontchute.

Tommy Bailey of Corbin, Ky. was honored as the champion of the 2016 Iron-Man Mountain Championship tour. He was awarded championship prize money along with various products from Schaeffer’s Racing Oil. Steve Stollings of Hazard, Ky. was awarded championship prize money for his runner-up in the point standings as well as a certificate towards the purchase of a new Revelution Race Car as well as various products from Schaeffer’s Racing Oil. Jackie Boggs was awarded products from Schaeffer’s Racing Oil for his third place finish in the final position in the points after attending just over 65 percent of the races scheduled.

Series officials would like to thank all of the race tracks, promoters and their staff along with all of the sponsors and supporters and most of all the race fans for their continued support of making the inaugural season of the Iron-Man Mountain Championship a very successful one. Plans are in the works for putting together a schedule for the drivers and fans for 2017 and announcements will be made in the future regarding that information. The yearly Iron-Man Classic race will be held in July 2017 and for the next two years after that at the Smoky Mountain Speedway in Maryville, Tenn. More details will be announced in the near future. The track hosted the Iron-Man Classic in 2014 when Chris Madden took the victory.

Iron-Man Mountain Championship Series
Saturday Night August 1, 2016
201 Speedway-Sitka, KY
Halloween Thriller 30 Official A-Main Finish:

1. Eric Wells-Hazard, Ky.
2. Eddie Carrier Jr.-Salt Rock, W.V.
3. Brandon Fouts-Kite, Ky.
4. Steve Lucas-Charleston, W.V.
5. Stephen Breeding-Isom, Ky.
6. Jackie Boggs-Grayson, Ky.
7. Brandon Kinzer-Lexington, Ky.
8. Tommy Bailey-Corbin, Ky.
9. Shannon Thornsberry-Martin, Ky.
10. Charlie Jude-Inez, Ky.
11. Steve Stollings-Hazard, Ky.
12. Terry Hicks-Grayson, Ky.
13. Paul Davis-Pilgrim, Ky.
14. Kenny Howell-Lovely, Ky.
15. James Williamson-Ivel, Ky.
16. Chris Combs-Isom, Ky.
17. Dustin Linville-Bryantsville, Ky.
18. Kirk Phillips-Ashland, Ky.
19. Josh Hall-Prestonsburg, Ky.
20. Shane Bailey-Grayson, Ky.

Heat-One Finish: Brandon Fouts, Shannon Thornsberry, Eddie Carrier Jr., Charlie Jude, Josh Ross, Steve Stollings, Dustin Mosely.

Heat-Two Finish: Steve Lucas, Chris Combs, Kirk Phillips, Stephen Breeding, Brandon Kinzer, Jonathan Couch, Austin Mullett, Cale Boggs (DNS).

Heat-Three Finish: Eric Wells, Dustin Linville, Tommy Bailey, James Williamson, Terry Hicks, Eddie Johnson, Carl Dillow II, Jamie Hall (DNS).

Heat-Four Finish: Jackie Boggs, Josh Hall, Paul Davis, Kenneth Howell, Nick Dohm, Joe Mayabb, Joe Click, Shane Bailey.

Consey-One Finish: Stephen Breeding, Brandon Kinzer, Charlie Jude, Josh Ross, Steve Stollings, Jonathan Couch, Austin Mullett, Dustin Mosely, Cale Boggs (DNS).

Consey-Two Finish: James Williamson, Kenny Howell, Terry Hicks, Nick Dohm, Eddie Johnson, Joe Mayabb, Shane Bailey, Joe Click, Carl Dillow II, Jamie Hall (DNS).

Total Entries-31
Top Qualifier-Brandon Fouts-13.230 seconds
Cautions: Four (laps 6, 6, 17, 17)
Red Flags: None
Provisional Starters: Steve Stollings, Shane Bailey
Double H Race Fabrication 10th Place Finisher ($50 certificate)-Charlie Jude
American Race Tires South Highest Finisher ($100 certificate)-Terry Hicks
Vic Hill Race Engines Highest Finisher ($50 certificate)-Stephen Breeding
Revelution Race Cars Highest Finisher ($50 certificate)-Steve Stollings

Final Iron-Man Mountain Championship Series Points:
1. Tommy Bailey-1,102 (Corbin, KY)
2. Steve Stollings-1,076 (Hazard, KY)
3. Jackie Boggs-980 (Grayson, KY)
4. Brandon Fouts-950 (Kite, KY)
5. Stephen Breeding-926 (Isom, KY)

Iron-Man Mountain Championship Event Winners:
Jackie Boggs-Mountain Motor Speedway June 17th
Greg Johnson-201 Speedway June 18th
Zack Dohm-Richmond Raceway June 25th
Ricky Weiss-Volunteer Speedway July 1st
Chad Ogle-Tazewell Speedway July 2nd
Jackie Boggs-Mountain Motor Speedway August 5th
Jackie Boggs-201 Speedway-August 6th
Eric Wells-201 Speedway-October 1st