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October 4, 2016

Dustin Strand Pulls the Hat Trick North of the Border

Grand Forks, North Dakota (10/04/16) –Dustin Strand visited Victory Lane on three occasions during the annual Prairie Classic at Red River Co-op Speedway. He picked up a single win in his RH Rebel Storage #71 Q&Z Plumbing & Heating/ Longhorn Late Model, while also piloting a brand-new Millenium B-Mod to a pair of victories.

“We had a really great weekend overall,” remarked Strand. “It was really exciting to win the two Midwest Mod features because those victories came in our newest designed, Millenium SRT Chassis that we just built for Scott Bintz. That thing was stout all weekend and it gives us a lot of excitement on what the future holds for that design.”

Competing in the two-day Prairie Classic, Dustin Strand headed to Red River Co-op Speedway (Winnipeg, Manitoba) on Friday night, where he piloted both Scott Bintz’ brand-new #1s Midwest Modified and his familiar #71 Late Model. In a field of 17 Late Models, Dustin moved up six spots in his heat landing a runner-up finish behind Ricky Weiss. Starting in the 8th position for the main event, Strand charged to his 22nd victory of the season over Brad Seng, Bill Mooney, Shane Edginton, and Steffen Snare.

During the same night in a field of 32 Midwest Modifieds, Strand stormed to a heat race win from the 6th-starting position. Rolling off 2nd for the A-Main, Dustin reeled in his second victory of the night, topping Jamie Davis, Grant Hall, Paul Veert, and Christopher Leek.

Returning on Saturday, Strand started the night with a heat race win in the Late Model division, which positioned him on the pole for the feature. Losing one position in the finale, Dustin landed a runner-up finish behind Ricky Weiss with Brad Seng, Mike Balcaen, and Rick Fawcett completing the Top 5.

Starting in the 6th spot in his Modified heat on Saturday evening, Dustin captured a heat race win, securing his spot into the main event. For the second-straight night Strand wired the Midwest Modified field to capture his third win of the weekend and 24th overall on the season with Jamie Davis, Grant Hall, Paul Veert, and Hunter Hougard trailing him across the finish line.

For full results from the weekend, please visit www.RedRiverCoopSpeedway.ca .

Dustin will be idle this weekend before returning to Jamestown Speedway (Jamestown, North Dakota) on October 14-15 to compete in the rescheduled Stock Car Stampede. For more information on the event, please visit www.JamestownSpeedway.com .

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, McCaughen Builders, Generations Salon & Spa, Bemidji Welders Supply, RH Rebel Storage, Ben Adams Racing Engines, Forest Flying Service, Altru’s Sports Advantage powered by EXOS, Parallel Technologies Inc., Troy Pecka Trucking, R-n-R Stix, 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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October 4, 2016

Sanders is Super in Sooner Showdown; Three-Race Weekend Next

Happy, Texas (10/04/16) – Rodney Sanders enjoyed a successful weekend of racing, which included him visiting Victory Lane in his Wichita Tank Racing #20 Swan Energy/ MB Customs/ Hatfield Racing Engine Modified in the Sooner Showdown at Salina Highbanks Speedway.

Competing in the two-day Grant Junghans Memorial, Rodney Sanders visited Lakeside Speedway (Kansas City, Kansas) on Thursday night for the Deuces Wild event. Placing 7th in his heat from the 9th-starting spot, Sanders transferred into the B-Main for another shot at the main event. Sending the Top 5 into one of the two opening night $1,500-to-win features, Rodney secured his spot with a runner-up finish behind Jesse Sobbing. Starting in 29th, Rodney Sanders improved six positions in the 25-lapper registering a 23rd-place outing.

The following night for the Grant Junghans Memorial, Rodney cruised to a heat race win early in the night, placing him 12th on the starting rundown for the $10,002-to-win A-Main. Breaking into a podium spot, Sanders advanced nine positions in the 42-lapper, notching a 3rd place finish behind Lucas Schott and Jason Hughes with Dereck Ramirez and Cade Dillard rounding out the Top 5.

On Saturday night Sanders stopped at Salina Highbanks Speedway (Salina, Oklahoma) for the final night of the 4th annual Sooner Showdown. Battling with the defending champ of the event, Jason Hughes in the late-stages of the A-Main, Sanders edged the Hughes at the finish line to pick up his 14th win of the season and a $3,000 payday.

“It really was a great weekend four team,” commented Sanders. “We had to battle tough fields every night, so to get a win and a podium was great. I’m looking forward to getting back in the Super Late Model this coming weekend.”

For more results from these events, please visit www.USMTS.com and www.SalinaHighbanksSpeedway.com .

This weekend will find Rodney again entering a trifecta of events as he heads to Missouri. On Friday evening a $6,600-to-win affair will be held at Springfield Raceway (Springfield, Missouri). The program will be sanctioned by the UMP DIRTcar Summernationals and the MARS Racing Series.

On Friday and Saturday, he will compete in the 3rd annual Lucas Oil Fall Nationals at Lucas Oil Speedway (Wheatland, Missouri). The weekend, which will be co-sanctioned by the Lucas Oil MLRA and COMP Cams Super Dirt Series, will include a $3,000-to-win feature and a $5,000-to-win feature.

For more information on the weekend, please visit www.MARSRacingSeries.com , www.COMPDirt.com and www.MLRARacing.com .

Rodney Sanders would like to thank all of his sponsors including Wichita Tank Racing, Swan Energy, Kimrad Transport, DriveWFX.com, S&S Fishing and Rental, Krohn Farms, STSI, Mars Race Cars, MB Customs, KBC Graphics, Bergman Tax and Accounting, Hatifeld Race Engines, Deatherage Opticians, VP Race Fuels, C&R Incorporated, Beyea Headers, CMD Race Shocks, Keyser Manufacturing, Integra Race Shocks, Eibach, Wilwood Brakes, Palmer Painting, D&G Contracting, Driven Oil, 87 Automotive, FK Rod Ends, Allstar Performance, Fikes Transmission, QA1 Driveshafts, Performance Bodies, Day Motorsports, and MSRMafia.com Marketing Services.

For more information on Rodney Sanders, please visit www.RodneySandersRacing.net .

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October 4, 2016

Austin Theiss Finishes 2nd in Showdown; Lucas Oil Speedway Next

Hockley, Texas (10/04/16) –Austin Theiss may have come up one spot shy of the win on Saturday night in his Northside Plumbing Supply #7D MB Customs/ Vic Hill Racing Engine Super Late Model, but he was still pleased with his run.

“We missed it a little on the setup on Saturday night, but we are making a lot of strides within our operation,” said Theiss. “Being on the road most of this year at unfamiliar tracks has definitely been a learning experience, and I feel like that experience is finally starting to show.”

On Friday night Austin Theiss visited Cotton Bowl Speedway (Paige, Texas) for the opening round of the two-day Showdown, which was sanctioned by the Southern Texas Late Model Series (STLMS) event. After recording the fastest time in a field of 18 cars by more than ½ a second, Theiss started the night with a qualifier victory, sending him into the redraw on Saturday.

Receiving the 2nd-starting spot for the A-Main, Austin and Kevin Sitton exchanged the lead back and forth for the entire distance of the A-Main. At the checkered flag Theiss’ bid for the win came up one spot short as he settled into a runner-up finish behind Sitton with Colton Horner, Corey Babbitt, and David Hennan rounding out the Top 5.

Full results from this event are available at www.STLMS.com .

This weekend, October 7-8 Austin will conclude his rookie campaign on the road with the COMP Cams Super Dirt Series (CCSDS) as he travels to Lucas Oil Speedway (Wheatland, Missouri) for the 3rd annual Lucas Oil Fall Nationals. The event, will also be sanctioned by the Lucas Oil Midwest Late Model Racing Association (MLRA). Friday night’s event includes a $3,000-to-win feature, while Saturday’s feature will play host to a $5,000-to-win finale. For more information on the event, please visit www.COMPDirt.com .

Austin Theiss and Theiss Motorsports would like to thank their sponsors including Saye Plumbing Contractors, Inc., Northside Plumbing Supply, Nolls Automotive, Integra Racing Shocks, MB Customs Race Cars, Love Graphics, Razor Edge Graphics, Bodies by Theiss Motorsports, Vic Hill Race Engines, GRT Race Cars, Race Safe Technologies, DirtCarLift.com, and MSRMafia.com Marketing Services.

For the latest information on Austin Theiss, please visit www.AustinTheiss.com .

Contact: Shawn Miller
Inside Line Promotions
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Hagar Has Luck on His Side During Win at Riverside International Speedway

Inside Line Promotions - WEST MEMPHIS, Ark. (Oct. 4, 2016) - Derek Hagar made another visit to Victory Lane last Saturday during the Fall Nationals at Riverside International Speedway.

Hagar started off the night by advancing from fourth to second place in a heat race, helping him gain crucial points for the feature lineup.

"We had the fourth starting spot in our heat race and finished second, which put me second in passing points," he said.

Hagar started second in the A Main, where he followed Marshall Skinner for the first half of the main event.

"In the feature, I ran second for the first 12 laps and Skinner was leading the race," he said. "Skinner tried to get by a lap car, got over the cushion and into the fence and flipped."

Hagar benefitted from Skinner's misfortune and claimed the top spot approximately halfway through the 25-lap feature.

"I inherited the lead and we led the final 13 laps and held on for the win," he said. "I guess I'd rather be lucky than good any day."

Hagar is set to race this Saturday at Talladega Short Track in Eastaboga, Ala., with the USCS Series.

QUICK RESULTS -

Oct. 1 - Riverside International Speedway in West Memphis, Ark. - Heat race: 2 (4); Feature: 1 (2).

SEASON STATS -

48 races, 14 wins, 34 top fives, 37 top 10s, 39 top 15s, 42 top 20s

UP NEXT -

Saturday at Talladega Short Track in Eastaboga, Ala., with the USCS Series

MEDIA LINKS -

Website: http://www.DerekHagarRacing.com

Twitter: https://twitter.com/HagarDerek

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT - J&J Auto Racing

Located in McKenzie, Tenn., J&J Auto Racing has manufactured sprint car chassis and racing parts for more than 40 years. For more information, visit http://www.JandJAutoRacing.com.

"They've been in the family since J&J Auto Racing started building cars," Hagar said. "My stepdad's dad owned race cars back in the Riverside days. They are good, safe, dependable race cars and great people to deal with."

Hagar would also like to thank B&D Towing, Dynotech Performance, DHR Suspension, Xtreme Race Graphics, Fragola Performance Systems, FSR Radiators, ButlerBuilt Professional Seat Systems, Hinchman Racewear, Wings Unlimited, FK Rod Ends and Ti64 for their continued support.

Contact: Shawn Miller

Inside Line Promotions

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Dover Scores Season-Best ASCS National Tour Result and Records Second Straight Nebraska 360 Sprints Championship

Inside Line Promotions - GREENWOOD, Neb. (Oct. 4, 2016) - Jack Dover posted his best Lucas Oil ASCS National Tour result of the season last Saturday at I-80 Speedway during the Midwest Fall Brawl V.

Dover earned a runner-up result during the event, which was co-sanctioned by the Carpetland Nebraska 360 Sprints. By showing up to the race Dover clinched his second straight Nebraska 360 Sprints championship.

"To win the championship and run second, it was a really good weekend," he said. "Any time you can win a championship it means your stuff was working and you were consistent all year."

The night began with Dover advancing from sixth to fourth place in his first heat race before he won his second heat race after starting fourth. That ranked him fourth out of 40-plus competitors and earned him a spot in the dash, where he placed third to start the feature on the inside of the second row.

"The track was too good early, but it started widening out for the second heat race," he said. "In the dash it took a while to get to second and then on the last lap (Jonathan) Cornell got by me.

"We got up to second right away in the feature and were all over (Terry) McCarl. The red came out 11 laps into it. I thought it'd be a good call to switch the gear because I thought my car wasn't pulling the corners hard enough. In the long run I think I could have used that gear that I pulled out."

Dover dropped to fourth before a caution with a handful of laps remaining.

"We were fourth with five laps to go," he said. "We took off and Wayne (Johnson) broke so there was another restart with a lapped car in front of me. We railed around the top in turns one and two and got past the lapped car and second place. We chased down McCarl and I think we would have had him in a lap or two."

Dover's second-place finish was his 24th top five of the season.

"There were some good guys there," he said. "Any time you can run second with the national guys it's a good night."

Dover is slated to make his debut at Eldora Speedway near Rossburg, Ohio, this Saturday with the NRA Sprint Invaders.

"We're going to be making a dream come true," he said. "I've always wanted to go and nowhere is racing around here so we're going to make it happen."

QUICK RESULTS -

Oct. 1 - I-80 Speedway in Greenwood, Neb. - Heat race 1: 4 (6); Heat race 2: 1 (4); Dash: 3 (4); Feature: 2 (3).

SEASON STATS -

42 races, 13 wins, 24 top fives, 31 top 10s, 36 top 15s, 38 top 20s

UP NEXT -

Saturday at Eldora Speedway near Rossburg, Ohio, with the NRA Sprint Invaders

MEDIA LINKS -

Website: http://www.JackDoverRacing.com

Twitter: https://twitter.com/JackDoverRacing

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jackdoverracing?fref=ts

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT - Certified Transmission

Certified Transmission is one of the largest independent manufactured transmission repair and remanufacturing facilities in the country. Established in 1979, Certified Transmission has 13 retail stores in four states. For more information, visit http://www.CertifiedTransmission.com.

"Certified Transmission has been a great sponsor the last few years in helping build Jack Dover Racing," Dover said. "On top of their support for the race team, Certified Transmission put a transmission in my personal truck a few years ago and it has worked flawlessly ever since."

Dover would also like to thank Home Pride Companies, Inc., Eagle Motorsports, True Trucking, Moss Racing Engines, Thorpe's Body Shop, Backlund Plumbing, Trail Performance Coatings Inc., ButlerBuilt Professional Seat Systems, Keizer Wheels, Schoenfeld Headers, Shaver Racing Engines, Langfeldt Overhead Doors, K&N Filters, FK Rod Ends, DMI, Speedway Motors and Vortex Wings for their continued support.

PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES -

Jack Dover Racing is close to being able to compete across the country by returning to the Lucas Oil ASCS National Tour, where Dover has finished in the top 10 both seasons he has raced full time with the premier 360 sprint car series. He is also ready to compete with the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series en route to his dream of racing in NASCAR. The only variable missing is a reliable truck and trailer. For more information on partnership opportunities, e-mail TeamDover@gmail.com.

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Hanks Venturing to Timberline Speedway Saturday With ASCS Red River Region

Inside Line Promotions - BURLISON, Tenn. (Oct. 4, 2016) - Brandon Hanks owns a 183-point lead in the ASCS Red River Region championship standings entering this Saturday's showdown.

Hanks and the series are heading to Timberline Speedway in Corley, Texas, for the first time this year.

"Our race there last year was our first in a J-R1 chassis," he said. "I think we got a top 10 and started building momentum."

Hanks won a heat race before he placed eighth in the main event during last year's visit. This season he's closing in on his first career sprint car championship and doesn't want to make any bad decisions.

"You just have to think about the big picture," he said. "Is it worth the risk on the type of moves you make? If you're running fourth and the leader is gone and you have to throw a risky move for third it might not be worth it."

Hanks is tied for the region lead with two wins. He has also posted nine top fives and 11 top 10s - both lead the region - in 15 features.

"Hopefully we'll have another good points night and keep building that lead," he said.

SEASON STATS -

40 races, 4 wins, 12 top fives, 20 top 10s, 23 top 15s, 31 top 20s

UP NEXT -

Saturday at Timberline Speedway in Corley, Texas, with the ASCS Red River Region

MEDIA LINKS -

Website: http://www.HanksMotorsports.com

Twitter: https://twitter.com/Brandon_K_Hanks

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

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT - Walls Paint and Body Shop

Walls Paint and Body Shop is an auto repair and paint business located in Covington, Tenn.

"They've been good friends of ours since I was a kid," Hanks said. "I want to thank them for everything they have done and for making the cars look incredible every year."

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