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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Mike Marlar Collects $4,000 in Spring Thaw Opener at Volunteer Speedway
Contact: Chris Tilley
Old Man’s Garage Spring Nationals Series P.R. Coordinator
606-219-1723 | tilleyracing@gmail.com
BULLS GAP, Tenn. – Apr. 15, 2016 – Mike Marlar of Winfield, Tenn. rolled to his third-career Old Man’s Garage Spring Nationals Series victory on Friday Night at Volunteer Speedway during the 15th Annual Spring Thaw opening night.
Marlar drove to the win in the Ronnie Delk-owned, Delk Equipment Sales, RS Equipment Sales-sponsored Cornett Racing Engines-powered Capital Race Car.
Four cautions slowed the 40-lapper. The first caution came on lap 11 as Mack McCarter slowed on the backstretch. On lap 22, Jake O’Neil slowed on the bottom of turn two and collected leader Chris Madden, causing Madden to spin around and bring out the yellow flag. Madden was then sent to the rear of the field with Marlar taking the point for the remaining 18 laps. On the 31st lap, Cody Mahoney stopped with a blown left-rear tire at the top of turn three. The final yellow came on lap 36 as Mark Vineyard spun his new Longhorn mount in turn three.
The Old Man’s Garage Spring Nationals Series will be back in action Saturday Night for a 60-lap $10,000-to-win event at Volunteer Speedway to wrap up the Spring Nationals weekend visits.
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 “Spring Thaw” at Volunteer Speedway in Bulls Gap, Tenn. on April 15, 2016:
1. Mike Marlar-Winfield, Tenn.
2. Dale McDowell-Chickamauga, Ga.
3. Rick Eckert-York, Pa.
4. Donald McIntosh-Dawsonville, Ga.
5. Gregg Satterlee-Indiana, Pa.
6. Jason Covert-York Haven, Pa.
7. Eric Wells-Hazard, Ky.
8. Shanon Buckingham-Morristown, Tenn.
9. David Payne-Murphy, N.C.
10. Stacy Boles-Clinton, Tenn.
11. Josh Putnam-Florence, Ala.
12. Devin Gilpin-Columbus, Ind.
13. Chris Madden-Gray Court, S.C.
14. Vic Hill-Mosheim, Tenn.
15. Adam Bowman-Seymour, Ind.
16. Robby Moses-Maryville, Tenn.
17. Mark Vineyard-Powell, Tenn.
18. Cody Mahoney-Madison, Ind.
19. Chad Ogle-Sevierville, Tenn.
20. Jake O’Neil-Tucson, Az.
21. Mark Douglas-Knoxville, Tenn.
22. Zack Olger-St. Johns, Mich.
23. Mack McCarter-Gatlinburg, Tenn.
Time of Race: 24 minutes, 26 seconds
Margin of Victory: 00.585 seconds
Yellow Flags: Four (laps 11, 22, 31, 36)
Red Flags: None
Lap Leaders: Madden (1-22), Marlar (23-40)
Entries: 31
FK Rod Ends Overall Fast Time: Chris Madden-13.331
Keyser Manufacturing 11th Place Award: Josh Putnam
Highest Finishing CT525 Engine ($200): None
Highest Finishing Steel Head/SPEC Engine ($200): None
Provisional Starters: Stacy Boles, Robby Moses, Mack McCarter (Emergency)
Heat-One Finish: David Payne, Eric Wells, Josh Putnam, Adam Bowman, Mack McCarter, Robby Moses.
Heat-Two Finish: Jason Covert, Mark Vineyard, Devin Gilpin, Zack Olger, Ellery Leake, Brad Mann.
Heat-Three Finish: Dale McDowell, Gregg Satterlee, Cody Mahoney, Mark Douglas, Tod Darda, Steve Smith, Joey Moriarty, Billy Ogle Jr.
Heat-Four Finish: Donald McIntosh, Rick Eckert, Shanon Buckingham, Jake O’Neil, Stacy Boles, Jordon Horton, Chris Chandler.
Current Points (after April 15):
1. Donald McIntosh-554
2. David Payne-526
3. Shanon Buckingham-520
4. Stacy Boles-514
5. Robby Moses-490
6. Mike Marlar-394
7. Mack McCarter-389
8. Dale McDowell-386
9. Chris Madden-370
10. Vic Hill-328
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