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Casey Roberts Hustles to Second Spring Nationals Series Victory at Smoky Mountain

By Chris Tilley, Series P.R. Coordinator

MARYVILLE, TN (April 25, 2015)—After being rained out, froze out and even snowed out since March 13, the Old Man’s Garage Spring Nationals Series by Schaeffer’s Oil finally got back to racing action at Smoky Mountain Speedway and Casey Roberts would come out victorious in his second career series win.

Roberts collected $6,000 for the victory while driving the Cushman Paint & Body and M&S Concrete sponsored Longhorn Chassis. Roberts crossed the line ahead of Jimmy Owens, Dale McDowell, Mike Marlar and thirteenth starting Chris Madden.

Dash winner Casey Roberts and Tommy Kerr brought the field down to the green flag for the start of the 50-lapper with Kerr jumping to the lead down the back chute. Roberts would tuck into second spot and fast qualifier Mike Marlar held down the third spot. By the fourth lap, 13th starting Chris Madden would work his way up three spots to the tenth position and would close on the ninth spot.

On the seventh lap, Austin Smith would slowly make his way around the third and fourth corner and exit the speedway, ending his night. The next lap, Kerr’s lead would shrink to two car lengths as lapped traffic would slow the Maryville, Tenn. driver and allow Roberts to close in. On lap 10, third place runner Mike Marlar would brush the wall in turn one but would regain his composure and hold the third position over McDowell.
On lap 11, Roberts would make his move on the low side coming off turn two and take the lead but officially lead starting on the 12th circuit. Five laps later, Roberts held an eight car length lead over the second place car.

On the lap 19 restart, McDowell would make the inside move on Kerr to take the second position. By the 25th lap, Roberts would again stretch that lead out to about 15 car lengths. Meanwhile, former Modified aces Mike Marlar and Jimmy Owens would battle for the fourth spot, swapping the position numerous times for about ten laps. Owens would complete the pass on the 30th circuit and set his sights for the third spot of McDowell.

By the 42nd lap and restart, Donald McIntosh, who started tenth and had worked his way into the third position at one time, lost two spots on the restart and allowed Owens to get up on the high side of the speedway and set his sights on McDowell for second spot. Owens and McDowell would battle and Owens would slip into the second spot with just six laps to go. Owens had a good run going but wouldn’t be enough as Roberts would cross the line in almost a full second ahead of “The Newport Nightmare” for the win.

Five yellow flags slowed the field. On lap 19, Jason Welshan slowed on the backstretch. On the 42nd lap, Tommy Kerr would have a right rear flat tire and take it pit side. On the restart, Chris Wilson stopped his mount in turn three. On Lap 44, Stacy Boles would slam the turn two wall and on the restart, Mark Dotson would spin on the back chute.

The Old Man’s Garage Spring Nationals Series will return to action next week with a double-header in East Tennessee. Friday Night May 1 the series will race at the Cleveland Speedway in Cleveland, Tenn. paying $4,000-to-win for the “Spring Fling” event and on Saturday Night May 2nd the series will roll into Gary Hall’s Tazewell Speedway in Tazewell, Tenn. for a 50-lap $6,000-to-win event.

Feature Results of Second Annual Tennessee Tipoff Classic at Smoky Mountain Speedway:
1. Casey Roberts-Toccoa, Ga,
2. Jimmy Owens-Newport, Tenn.
3. Dale McDowell-Chickamauga, Ga.
4. Mike Marlar-Winfield, Tenn.
5. Chris Madden-Gray Court, S.C.
6. Donald McIntosh-Dawsonville, Ga.
7. Billy Ogle Jr.-Knoxville, Tenn.
8. Roger Best-Louisville, Tenn.
9. Jeff Wolfenbarger-Clinton, Tenn.
10. Mark Dotson-Cameron, Mo.
11. Joey Coulter-Concord, N.C.
12. Ryan King-Seymour, Tenn.
13. Stacy Boles-Clinton, Tenn.
14. Skylar Marlar-Winfield, Tenn.
15. Tommy Kerr-Maryville, Tenn.
16. Chris Wilson-Crossville, Tenn.
17. Chad Ogle-Sevierville, Tenn.
18. David Payne-Murphy, N.C.
19. Skip Arp-Georgetown, Tenn.
20. David Crabtree-Maryville, Tenn.
21. Mark Vineyard-Powell, Tenn.
22. Jason Welshan-Maryville, Tenn.
23. Austin Smith-Cedartown, Ga.

Time of Race: 30 minutes, 29 seconds.
Margin of Victory: 00.932 seconds
Yellow Flags: Five (laps 19, 42, 42RS, 44, 44RS)
Red Flags: None
Lap Leaders: Kerr (1-11) Roberts (12-50)
Entries: 23
FK Rod Ends Overall Fast Time ($100): Mike Marlar-16.533 seconds

Dash Finish: Casey Roberts, Tommy Kerr, Stacy Boles, Mike Marlar

Last Chance Race One Finish (8 Laps): Jimmy Owens, David Crabtree, Skip Arp, Roger Best, Chris Madden, Skylar Marlar, Ryan King, Jeff Wolfenbarger, Austin Smith, Joey Coulter (DNS).

Last Chance Race Two Finish (8 Laps): Dale McDowell, David Payne, Donald McIntosh, Jason Welshan, Billy Ogle Jr., Chad Ogle, Chris Wilson, Mark Dotson, Mark Vineyard.

Current Series Points (after April 25):
1. Chris Madden-265
2. Donald McIntosh-263
3. Billy Ogle Jr.-261
4. Stacy Boles-249
5. David Payne-239
6. Austin Smith-229
7. Casey Roberts-200
8. Jimmy Owens-196
9. Dale McDowell-194
10. Mike Marlar-192

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Double Header brings Spring Nationals Series to East Tennessee May 1 & 2

By Chris Tilley, Series P.R. Coordinator

BRASSTOWN, NC (April 26, 2015)—The Old Man’s Garage Spring Nationals Series will come to East Tennessee for a double-dip of racing action on Friday May 1 at Cleveland Speedway and Saturday May 2 at Tazewell Speedway.

This will mark the second-ever appearance to Cleveland Speedway located in Cleveland, Tenn. on Friday Night May 1st paying $4,000-to-win and $400-to-start in the “Spring Fling” event. The Crate Late Models, A-Hobby, B-Hobby and Pony divisions will all be on the racing card on May 1. In the 2013 appearance, Randy Weaver of Crossville, Tenn. would outrun Mike Marlar, Billy Ogle Jr., Derek Ellis and Riley Hickman for the $5,000 victory.

On Saturday Night May 2 the tour will make its first appearance to Gary Hall’s Tazewell Speedway located in Tazewell, Tenn. for a 50-lap $6,000-to-win and $500-to-start event. The Late Model Sportsman, Classics and Super Stocks will all be on the racing card.

At Cleveland Speedway on Friday Night May 1, adult general admission is $15.00 while adult pit passes are $35.00. The pits will open at 2:00 pm, the driver’s meeting is slated for 6:30 pm and hot laps are set for 7:00 pm.

At Tazewell Speedway on Saturday Night May 2, adult general admission is $20.00 while pit passes are $35.00. The pits will open at 4:00 pm, the grandstand gates will open at 5:00 pm while the driver’s meeting is set for 7:00 pm and hot laps will roll out at 7:30 pm.

Expected from the Spring Nationals Series stable of cars include: Billy Ogle Jr. of Knoxville, TN; Stacy Boles of Clinton, TN; David Payne of Murphy, NC; Chris Madden of Gray Court, SC, Austin Smith of Cedartown, GA; Donald McIntosh of Dawsonville, GA and Jason Croft of Woodstock, GA.

The tire rule for the Cleveland and Tazewell weekend is as follows: Hoosier 1350 & 1600 along with American Racer 48 & 56.

At each Old Man’s Garage Spring Nationals, Schaeffer’s Oil Southern Nationals and Southern Nationals Bonus Series event in 2015, the highest finishing CT525 engine in the main event will receive a $200 bonus and the highest finishing Steel Head/SPEC engine will also receive a $200 bonus.

Cleveland Speedway is located at 2420 South Lee Highway in Cleveland, TN 37311. Directions to Cleveland Speedway are to take I-75 to the first Cleveland Exit (if you're coming south from Knoxville, take the Third Cleveland Exit), go east (away from Fireworks Bldg.) about a mile (first exit ramp) to Hwy. 11. Turn left (back under the overpass) on Hwy. 11, and go two blocks (past the car lots & Mr. Zip,) the Speedway is on the left. Further information can be obtained by calling the Speedway office at (423) 479-8574, (423) 464-5474, (423) 280-9949 or by logging on to www.clevelandspeedwayllc.com on the internet.

Further information on Tazewell Speedway can be obtained by calling the track at (423) 626-2222 or visit www.tazewellspeedway.net . Tazewell Speedway is located at 1400 Bacchus Rd., Tazewell, TN 37879, which is located just two miles northwest of Tazewell. Going north on US 25-E, turn right and then left onto Bacchus Rd, and then 1.8 miles north, then .8 miles west and the race track is located on the left.

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 .

Cleveland Speedway May 1 Purse (40 laps): 1) $4000, 2) $2000, 3) $1400, 4) $800, 5) $700, 6) $675, 7) $650, 8) $625, 9) $600, 10) $580, 11) $560, 12) $540, 13) $520, 14) $500, 15) $480, 16) $460, 17) $440, 18) $420, 19) $400, 20) $400, 21) $400, 22) $400.

Tazewell Speedway May 2 Purse (50 laps): 1) $6,000, 2) $3,000, 3) $1,800, 4) $1,200, 5) $1,000, 6) $900, 7) $800, 8) $700, 9) $680, 10) $660, 11) $640, 12) $620, 13) $600, 14) $580, 15) $560, 16) $540, 17) $520, 18) $500, 19) $500, 20) $500, 21) $500, 22) $500.