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Roberts wins Battle but McIntosh wins war in Spring Nationals Finale at Rome Speedway

By Chris Tilley, Series P.R. Coordinator

ROME, GA (May 24, 2015)—Casey Roberts of Toccoa, Ga. claimed his second Old Man’s Garage Spring Nationals Series victory of the season after passing Austin Smith for the lead on lap 18 and never looked back at Rome Speedway on Sunday Night May 24th.

Roberts collected $6,000 for his third-ever Spring Nationals Series victory while driving the Cushman Paint & Body and M&S Concrete sponsored, Custom Racing Engines powered Longhorn Chassis.

“I know Jake (Knowles) was really good he was coming on there, had a great car, just gotta thank the good Lord for all he’s blessed me with, all these fine people around me here, Custom Racing Engines, Jimmy & Ann Cushman are here tonight, lot of good family and friends here tonight and just blessed to have Cushman Paint & Body, M & S Concrete, Schaeffer’s Racing Oil, VP Race Fuels, Hoosier Racing Tire, Allstar Performance, this Custom Race Engine ran great and this Longhorn Race Car it’s just a good deal here tonight for us and the car worked great and I’d just like to thank everyone here that helped, just count my blessings here tonight,” stated Roberts in Victory Lane.

Austin Smith jumped out the early lead at the drop of the green flag with Roberts in tow. McIntosh would have to settle for third as the field as Clint Smith and Jake Knowles would battle for that fourth and fifth spot.

By lap 18, lapped traffic would put Roberts in good position to make his move for the lead spot and on the back chute, Roberts would make his power move and take the lead of the race by lap 19.

Later on in the 50-lapper, Jake Knowles would make the pass on Smith for the second spot by lap 29 and set his sights on Roberts. Knowles was the fastest car on the track at one point and closed the gap numerous times but never could get close enough to get in position to make a pass on Roberts.

Roberts went on to the convincing victory ahead of Knowles, Smith, Donald McIntosh and Clint Smith at the stripe.

Four cautions slowed the 50-lapper. On the first lap, a multi-car accident involving three cars in turn one brought the entire field to a stop. Matt Larson spun in turn two to bring out the second yellow flag. Another multi-car accident in turn three sent the field to a snail pace on lap 9 and on lap 46 Ivedent Lloyd Jr. slowed on the back chute.

Donald McIntosh of Dawsonville, Ga. claimed the 2015 Spring Nationals Series points battle by just two points over Billy Ogle Jr. of Knoxville, Tenn. to claim the title. This was McIntosh’s first series title.

Feature Results from Rome Speedway on May 24, 2015:
1. Casey Roberts-Toccoa, Ga.
2. Jake Knowles-Tyrone, Ga.
3. Austin Smith-Cedartown, Ga.
4. Donald McIntosh-Dawsonville, Ga.
5. Clint Smith-Senoia, Ga.
6. Billy Ogle Jr.-Knoxville, Tenn.
7. Jody Knowles-Tyrone, Ga.
8. Steven Roberts-Jesup, Ga.
9. Dale Thurman-Cartersville, Ga.
10. Ivedent Lloyd Jr.-Ocala, Fla.
11. David Payne-Murphy, N.C.
12. Derrick Rainey-Powder Springs, Ga.
13. Matthew Turner-Dawsonville, Ga.
14. Joseph Gorby-Bartlesville, Ok.
15. Jason Croft-Woodstock, Ga.
16. Matt Dooley-Brooks, Ga.
17. Jim Manka-Savannah, Ga.
18. Dillan Tidmore-Gadsden, Ala.
19. Ryan Gifford-Winchester, Tenn.
20. Dylan Ames-Harvest, Ala.
21. Bo Eaton-Blue Ridge, Ga.
22. Matt Larson-Marietta, Ga.

Yellow Flags: Four (laps 1, 5, 9, 46)
Red Flags: None
Lap Leaders: Austin Smith (1-18) Roberts (19-50)
Entries: 26
FK Rod Ends Overall Fast Time: Austin Smith-14.710 seconds
Highest Finishing CT525 Engine ($200): Matthew Turner
Highest Finishing Steel Head/SPEC Engine ($200): None
Provisional Starters: Dylan Ames and Bo Eaton

Dash Finish (4 laps): Austin Smith, Casey Roberts, Billy Ogle Jr., Donald McIntosh

Last Chance Race One Finish (10 Laps/Top-8 advance): Jake Knowles, Jason Croft, Jody Knowles, Matt Larson, Steven Roberts, Dillon Tidmore, Matt Dooley, Joseph Gorby, Dusty Chitwood, Bo Eaton, Jody Summerville

Last Chance Race Two Finish (10 Laps/Top-8 advance): Clint Smith, Ivedent Lloyd Jr., David Payne, Derrick Rainey, Dale Thurman, Ryan Gifford, Jim Manka, Matthew Turner, Dylan Ames, Madeline Crane, Jeff Neubert.

Final Spring Nationals Series Points (after May 24th)
1. Donald McIntosh-1,211
2. Billy Ogle Jr.-1,209
3. Austin Smith-1,127
4. David Payne-1,111
5. Jason Croft-941
6. Stacy Boles-939
7. Dale McDowell-774
8. Ivedent Lloyd Jr.-718
9. Chris Madden-651
10. Casey Roberts-596