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May 24, 2016

Dustin Strand Tames Devil’s Lake for Modified Win; River Cities Next

Grand Forks, North Dakota (05/24/16) – Dustin Strand notched his first Modified victory of the season on Saturday night with a triumph in his RealTruck.com #71 Q&Z Plumbing & Heating/Millenium Race Car at Devil’s Lake Speedway.

“It felt good to get back behind the wheel of the Modified, and it definitely felt good to win again,” said Strand. “We had that caution around lap-5 there, and on the restart I was able to get rolling on the top and eventually take the lead. I want to thank everyone for their great support of my racing program.”

Competing in the Super Late Model ranks, Dustin Strand traveled to River Cities Speedway (Grand Forks, North Dakota) on Friday night to compete against a field of 15-cars. Coming from the 3rd-starting position in his heat, Strand wheeled his way to the front, scoring a heat race win. Earning the 8th-starting position for the A-Main, Dustin was taken out by another competitor early in the feature bringing an abrupt end to his night.

The following night Strand hopped in his Open Wheel Modified for the A-Modified special at Devil's Lake Speedway (Lakota, North Dakota). In a field of 11-entries, Dustin held his starting spot throughout his heat, recording a 2nd-place finish behind Ward Imrie. Starting in 3rd for the feature, Dustin Strand rode the highline to the lead on lap-7 en route to his first Modified win and second overall victory of the season with Ward Imrie, Alex Engelstad, Scott Greer, and Eric Haugland completing the Top-5 finishers.

For more information from these events, please visit www.DLSpeedway.com and www.RiverCitiesSpeedway.com .

The Memorial Day weekend will find Dustin entering a single event as he travels to River Cities Speedway on Friday night to compete in a Weekly Racing Series Event in his #71 Longhorn Late Model.

Dustin Strand would like to thank all of his sponsors including RealTruck.com, Q&Z Plumbing & Heating, Forks Mobile Wash, Schill Construction, Anderson Brothers Body Shop, McCaughan Builders, Generations Salon & Spa, High Mark Snowmobile Rentals, RH Rebel Storage, Ben Adams Racing Engines, Forest Flying Service, and MSRMafia.com Marketing Services.

For more information on Dustin Strand, please visit his official internet home at www.StrandRacing.com .

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May 24, 2016

Runner-Up Performance for Ames at Winchester; Busy Weekend Ahead

Harvest, Alabama (05/24/16) – After coming up a spot short with runner-up finish at Winchester Speedway on Saturday evening, Dylan Ames is preparing to take his Ames Land & Cattle Company #77 Capital Race Car/Jay Dickens Racing Engine Super Late Model into battle in a pair of Memorial Day weekend showdowns.

“We made the last-minute decision to slide up to Winchester Speedway on Saturday night to shake the car down for a couple of big races this coming weekend,” said Ames. “We had a good car, but I knew when (David) Brannon picked the top line for the start that we had her hands full because it was pretty top-dominant. We were happy with a 2nd though, and we’ll look for a couple of wins this weekend.”

Dylan Ames headed to Winchester Speedway (Winchester, Tennessee) on Saturday night for the regular night of racing. Timing in second quick in qualifications, Ames earned the pole-position for the finale after the fast qualifier, David Brannon decided to take the high-side. Unable to take make any moves on the low-side, Ames recorded a runner-up finish behind David Brannon with Jerry Ashley, Andy Picklesimer, and Shannon Davis rounding out the top five.

For more results from this event, please visit www.WinchesterSpeedway.net .

The Memorial Day weekend will find Ames competing in a pair of Spring Nationals Super Late Model events in Georgia. On Friday evening a $4,000-to-win race will be on tap at Dale McDowell’s Boyd’s Speedway (Ringgold, Georgia), while Saturday night will play host to a $4,000-to-win program at Dixie Speedway (Woodstock, Georgia). For more information on the events, please visit www.SouthernNationalsSeries.com .

Dylan Ames would like to thank his marketing sponsors, which include Ames Land & Cattle Company, Jay Dickens Race Engines, Capital Race Cars, Hoosier Tire South by Brian, R2C Performance Products, and MSR Mafia Marketing & Website Services.

For the latest news and updates on Dylan Ames, please visit www.DylanAmes.com .

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May 24, 2016

Chris Ferguson Takes Traveler’s Rest Checkers; Tyler County Next

Mt. Holly, North Carolina (5/24/16) – Chris Ferguson was last in action two-weeks ago in his Champion Spark Plugs #22 Longhorn/Clements Racing Engine Super Late Model, when he dominated the Ultimate Super Late Model Series event at Travelers Rest Speedway.

“This Longhorn Race Car was absolutely on a rail, and I want to thank my crew for their hard work,” said Ferguson. “It seems like we’ve got things pointed in the right direction, and I really want to thank my sponsors, crew, and fans for their great support.”

Chris Ferguson headed to Travelers Rest Speedway (Travelers Rest, South Carolina) on Friday night, May 13 to compete with the Ultimate Super Late Model Dirt Series. Drawing 15-entries for the Whitey Whiteside Memorial, Chris secured the pole-starting spot for the feature after laying down the fastest time in qualifying. Leading all 40-laps, Chris captured his second straight win and third overall on the season in convincing fashion. He crossed the finish line more than 9 seconds in front of his closest pursuer. With Dennis Franklin, Brett Hamm, Brent Dixon, and Kenny Collins trailing him to the checkers, Ferguson pocketed a $4,000 payday.

After enjoying a getaway last weekend, Ferguson is now focused on a big Memorial Day weekend of racing. The North Carolina racer will make the trek to Tyler County Speedway (Middlebourne, West Virginia to compete in the annual Jackpot 100. The World of Outlaws (WoO) Craftsman Late Model Series sanctioned event will be highlighted by an $8,000-to-win event on Saturday night and a $10,000-to-win affair on Sunday evening. For more information on the event, please visit www.WoOLMS.com .

Chris Ferguson would like to thank all of his sponsors, which include Live Oak Aesthetic and Family Dentistry, Champion Spark Plugs, RPM Trailer Sales, Langley Collision Center, Carver & Sons Roofing Inc., High Gear Speed Shop, Victory Circle Auto Sales, Big A's Custom Graphics, Keith’s Handyman Services, Parts Warehouse, Dirty Grass Soul, New Point Lighting, Hoosier Racing Tires by Bryan, Harkey Racing, Hickman Fabrication, K&N Performance Filters, Fluidyne High Performance, RM Services, Frankland Rear-Ends, Bell Helmets USA, Hypercoil Springs, Brinn Transmissions, Weld Racing, Dynamic Drivelines, Outerwears Pre-Filters, Penske Racing Shocks, PFC Brakes, ButlerBuilt Motorsports Equipment, All Star Performance, Motorstate, Keyser Manufacturing, FK Rod Ends, Fragola Performance Systems, Alpha Canvas and Awning, Randy Renfrow Pit Carts, Hi-Bridge Automotive, VP Racing, Hooker Harness, CV Products, XCELDYNE, DIRT TRACKIN' APP, Stock Car Steel and Aluminum Inc, SRI Supplies, SRI Performance, Clements Racing Engines, Rudisill Cleaners, WATERMAN RACING COMPONENTS, KELCAR Motorsports, ASi Racewear, Pro Fabrication Headers, Schaeffers Oil, and MSRMafia.com Marketing Services.

For more information on Chris Ferguson, please visit the official team website at www.ChrisFerguson22.com .

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May 24, 2016

Ashley Newman Takes Clayhill Checkers

Ripley, Tennessee (05/24/16) – Ashley Newman took his Upton Motorsports #73 Greg’s Sawmill/ Longhorn Crate Late Model to victory lane for the fourth time in 2016 on Saturday night with a triumph at Clayhill Motorsports.

Behind the wheel of the Upton Motorsports #73 Crate Late Model, Ashley Newman visited Clayhill Motorsports (Atwood, Tennessee) on Saturday night. Following preliminary events, Newman earned a front row, starting spot for the feature. Taking the lead on lap-10. Ashley went on to capture his fourth victory of the season.

“It’s really great to see Clayhill Motorsports back open because I’ve had a lot of great memories at that place,” said Newman. “Our car was really strong on Saturday night, and I want to thank my team and sponsors for their hard work and support.”

Complete results from this event can be found at www.ClayhillMotorsports.com .

Upton Motorsports has a pair of events planned for the Memorial Day weekend. On Friday night they will travel south to North Mississippi Motor Park (Corinth, Mississippi) for a $1,000-to-win event. On Monday, May 30 the team will compete at Clayhill Motorsports (Atwood, Tennessee). For more information on the events, please visit www.facebook.com/NorthMSMotorPark and www.ClayhillMotorsports.com ..

Upton Motorsports would like to thank all of their sponsors including Greg's Sawmill, 45 Race Shop, Best One Tire & Service, Gary Beard Trucking, Bob Pierce Race Cars, Rod End Supply, AR Bodies, Jeff Burns Racing Engines, Schoenfeld Headers, Real Racing Wheels, Ace Sign Company, PPM Racing Products, and MSRMafia.com Marketing Services.

For more information on Ashley Newman and Upton Motorsports, please visit www.AshleyNewman73.com and www.UptonMotorsports.com .

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Hanks Pockets Pair of ASCS Red River Region Top Fives to Maintain Points Lead

Inside Line Promotions - LAWTON, Okla. (May 24, 2016) - Brandon Hanks continued to build his lead in the ASCS Red River Region championship standings thanks to a pair of top-five finishes in Oklahoma last weekend.

Hanks holds a 173-point advantage in the standings as he has earned five top fives with the region.

"It was a good weekend overall," he said. "I really think Friday at Creek County Speedway we had something for Blake (Hahn). We just started too far back."

Hanks, who opened the night by finishing fourth in a heat race, lined up on the outside of the sixth row for the main event.

"Restarts were the biggest thing," he said. "I was going pretty good until I got to fifth or sixth and then it got tough to pass. But leaving with no damage and a podium finish is a great night."

Hanks charged from 12th to the third-place result.

The team took that momentum into Saturday's event at Lawton Speedway, where Hanks drew a high number during the pill draw to start the night at the back of a heat race.

"Wayne Johnson opened the door going through the field and I followed him through," he said. "He was making my job easier. I finished fourth and that put us in the redraw."

Unfortunately, Hanks pulled the highest number - eight - during the random redraw, which lined him up on the outside of the fourth row for the main event.

"I had a really good car and that was a really fun race," he said. "I hate we weren't in the top three fighting for the lead at the end. When we got to lapped traffic you could have thrown a blanket over the top six or seven cars. That was one of the more exciting races I've been a part of all year long."

Hanks ended with a fifth-place finish, which gives him eight top fives this season. That is only one away from matching his career-best total in a season.

Hanks said he's unsure whether he will race this weekend.

"The focus this week is farming, but if there's a chance to race we will," he said.

QUICK RESULTS -

May 20 - Creek County Speedway in Sapulpa, Okla. - Heat race: 4 (4); Feature: 3 (12).

May 21 - Lawton Speedway in Lawton, Okla. - Heat race: 4 (7); Feature: 5 (8).

SEASON STATS -

20 races, 3 wins, 8 top fives, 12 top 10s, 13 top 15s, 16 top 20s

UP NEXT -

TBD

MEDIA LINKS -

Website: http://www.HanksMotorsports.com

Twitter: https://twitter.com/Brandon_K_Hanks

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Hanks-Motorsports/135263046488177

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"R.E. Enterprises has been in my corner since I was racing mini sprints," Hanks said. "I can't thank them enough for their support in my racing endeavors as well as with my powder coating business."

Hanks would also like to thank Performance Powder Coating, D&B Farms, Wesmar Racing Engines, Walls Paint and Body Shop, Penske Racing Shocks, Acme Graphix, Hinchman Racewear, ButlerBuilt Professional Seat Systems and J-R1 for their continued support.

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