Official Internet Home of The Midsouth Racing Scene

Central Mississippi Speedway Clayhill Motorsports Park Columbus Speedway Malden Speedway Milan Speedway Moulton Speedway North Alabama Speedway Riverside Speedway Volunteer Speedway Whynot Motorsports Park St. Francois County Speedway

64 Speedway Central Mississippi Speedway Clayhill Motorsports Park Columbus Speedway I-30 Speedway Jackson Motor Speedway Malden Speedway Milan Speedway Moulton Speedway North Alabama Speedway North Mississippi Speedway Riverside Speedway St. Francois County Speedway Volunteer Speedway Whynot Motorsports Park

Zack Mitchell Unstoppable in $10,053 Rebel Yell Triumph at Screven Motor Speedway

(SYLVANIA, GEORGIA) Zack Mitchell, of Enoree, South Carolina, became a first time Schaeffer’s Oil Southern Nationals Series presented by Coltman Farms Racing and fueled by Sunoco feature winner in dominant fashion on Saturday night at Screven Motor Speedway. After earning Fast Time honors in FK Rod Ends qualifying and winning the first heat race, Zack started from the pole position in the 53-lap ‘Rebel Yell’ headliner, grabbed the lead at the drop of the green flag, and never looked back. While he proved to be unstoppable at the front of the field, the action at the racy Sylvania, Georgia oval behind him was fast and furious including a three-wide battle for the runner-up position on multiple occasions.

Zack won by 3.652 seconds and was awarded a hefty $10,053 payday for his flag-to-flag performance. Coming home in the runner-up spot after a spirited battle and falling back to fifth at one point was Mount Holly, North Carolina ace Chris Ferguson. Seventh-starting Donald McIntosh moved up to third to round out the podium in the 24th edition of the ‘Rebel Yell.’ Outside polesitter Ross Bailes ran as high as second before settling for a solid fourth place effort, while a hard charging Kenny Collins nabbed the final position in the top five after rolling off twelfth on the feature grid.

“That’s exactly what happened last year,” exclaimed a jubilant Mitchell in Schaeffer’s Oil victory lane. “I got out there to a big lead and was just trying to bide my time and Brandon (Overton) passed me with like nine laps to go. It just feels good to be standing up here (in victory lane) after the last couple months we’ve had. We’ve had a lot of bad luck, mechanical problems, and stuff. It feels good and I owe everything to my guys and my sponsors.”

Zack Mitchell’s potent #57 Longhorn Chassis was powered by a Clements Racing Engine and carried sponsorship - in part - from Eubanks Oil, Clary Hood, Inc., SoCar Chemical, Charles West Grading, Rolling Pines Lawn & Landscaping, Hoosier Tire, Fox Racing Shocks, and DirtCarLift.

A total of 27 Super Late Models converged on Screven Motor Speedway on Saturday for the ‘Rebel Yell,’ which has been a staple on the Southern Nationals Series schedule since 2006. Brent Dixon captured the Boyd Bilt Spring-Pro "Smashing the Clock" Award with his fast lap of 15.063 seconds, while Zack Mitchell topped the field in single group qualifying with his quick time of 14.860 seconds. Mitchell, Bailes, and Chris Ferguson all won heat races, while the lone B-Main went to Carson Ferguson who earlier in the evening smacked the wall and did not record an official lap during time trials.

Series provisionals were awarded to Mike Benedum, who was forced to a back-up car after damaging his primary ride during hot laps, and John Llewellyn. Only four caution flags slowed the event - the first of which came when the initial start of the race was called back. Fourth-starting Ricky Weiss then quickly slowed with a flat left rear tire on lap 3 before Jordan Koehler stopped the action only a circuit later by slowing on the track on lap 4. Following a long green flag run, the fourth and final yellow waved on lap 36 when Payton Freeman stopped on the racing surface.

Next up for the cars and stars racing with the Schaeffer’s Oil Southern Nationals tour will be a trip to Swainsboro Raceway in Swainsboro, Georgia on Sunday, July 23 for another $10,053 to win battle. Previous series winners at Swainsboro include Chris Madden ('08), Casey Roberts ('09), Bub McCool ('10), Chris Madden ('12), Jonathan Davenport ('13), Casey Roberts ('14 & '15), Dennis Franklin ('16), Donald McIntosh ('17), Brandon Overton x2 ('18), and Carson Ferguson ('22). Newport, Tennessee superstar Jimmy Owens will bring the point lead into Swainsboro on Sunday, as he currently leads the heated standings by only two markers over Carson Ferguson. Additional information can be found online at www.swainsbororaceway.com.

Schaeffer’s Oil Southern Nationals Series presented by Coltman Farms Racing
Round 4 Race Summary
Saturday, July 22, 2023
Screven Motor Speedway - Sylvania, Georgia

Schaeffer’s Oil Feature Finish (53 Laps):
1. (1) Zack Mitchell $10,053
2. (3) Chris Ferguson $5,000
3. (7) Donald McIntosh $3,000
4. (2) Ross Bailes $2,000
5. (12) Kenny Collins $1,500
6. (13) Jimmy Owens $1,000
7. (9) Gavin Cowan $800
8. (6) Haiden Cowan $700
9. (8) Cody Overton $675
10. (5) Jordy Nipper $650
11. (16) Carson Ferguson $625
12. (4) Ricky Weiss $600
13. (14) Trey Mills $575
14. (18) Tyler Clem $550
15. (10) Cla Knight $525
16. (19) Brenden Smith $500
17. (17) Jordan Koehler $500
18. (11) Payton Freeman $500
19. (21) Mike Benedum $500
20. (20) Joey Tanner $500
21. (15) Steven Roberts $500
22. (22) John Llewellyn $500

Entries: 27
Lap Leaders: Zack Mitchell (Laps 1-53)
Cautions: 4 (Initial Start, Ricky Weiss Flat Tire on Lap 3, Jordan Koehler Slowed on Lap 4, Payton Freeman Stopped on Lap 36)

Hot Laps:
Boyd Bilt Spring-Pro "Smashing the Clock" Award: Brent Dixon 15.063

FK Rod Ends Time Trials:
Fast Time Overall: Zack Mitchell 14.860

1. 57-Zack Mitchell[1]; 2. 5-Ross Bailes[2]; 3. 22-Chris Ferguson[3]; 4. 7-Ricky Weiss[4]; 5. 20H-Bryson Harper[5]; 6. 214-Haiden Cowan[6]; 7. 42-Cla Knight[7]; 8. 15K-Cody Overton[8]; 9. 19-Gavin Cowan[9]; 10. 79-Donald McIntosh[10]; 11. 1N-Jordy Nipper[11]; 12. 111-Steven Roberts[12]; 13. 20-Jimmy Owens[13]; 14. 14-Trey Mills[14]; 15. 1C-Kenny Collins[15]; 16. 114-Jordan Koehler[16]; 17. 71K-Jim Rogers[17]; 18. 187-David McCoy[18]; 19. 58-Tyler Clem[19]; 20. F1-Payton Freeman[20]; 21. 46-Joey Tanner[21]; 22. 1-Brent Dixon[22]; 23. 17SS-Brenden Smith[23]; 24. 2-John Llewellyn[24]; 25. 25-Mike Benedum[25]; 26. 8-Ben Boyd[26]; 27. 93-Carson Ferguson[27]

Sunoco Race Fuels Heat Race #1 Finish (Top Five Transfer): 1. 57-Zack Mitchell[1]; 2. 7-Ricky Weiss[2]; 3. 79-Donald McIntosh[4]; 4. 42-Cla Knight[3]; 5. 20-Jimmy Owens[5]; 6. 114-Jordan Koehler[6]; 7. 58-Tyler Clem[7]; 8. 1-Brent Dixon[8]; 9. 25-Mike Benedum[9]

American Racer South Heat Race #2 Finish (Top Five Transfer): 1. 5-Ross Bailes[1]; 2. 1N-Jordy Nipper[4]; 3. 15K-Cody Overton[3]; 4. F1-Payton Freeman[7]; 5. 14-Trey Mills[5]; 6. 17SS-Brenden Smith[8]; 7. 8-Ben Boyd[9]; 8. 20H-Bryson Harper[2]; 9. 71K-Jim Rogers[6]

E-Z-GO Heat Race #3 Finish (Top Five Transfer): 1. 22-Chris Ferguson[1]; 2. 214-Haiden Cowan[2]; 3. 19-Gavin Cowan[3]; 4. 1C-Kenny Collins[5]; 5. 111-Steven Roberts[4]; 6. 93-Carson Ferguson[9]; 7. 187-David McCoy[6]; 8. 46-Joey Tanner[7]; 9. 2-John Llewellyn[8]

Delph Communications B-Main Finish (Top Five Transfer): 1. 93-Carson Ferguson[3]; 2. 114-Jordan Koehler[1]; 3. 58-Tyler Clem[4]; 4. 17SS-Brenden Smith[2]; 5. 46-Joey Tanner[9]; 6. 187-David McCoy[6]; 7. 1-Brent Dixon[7]; 8. 25-Mike Benedum[10]; 9. 8-Ben Boyd[5]; 10. 2-John Llewellyn[12]; 11. (DNS) 20H-Bryson Harper; 12. (DNS) 71K-Jim Rogers

Provisionals: Mike Benedum, John Llewellyn

Current Schaeffer’s Oil Southern Nationals Series Point Standings:
1. Jimmy Owens - 800
2. Carson Ferguson - 798
3. Ricky Weiss - 780
3. Donald McIntosh - 780
5. Mike Benedum - 728
6. Jordan Koehler - 716
7. Brenden Smith - 710
8. Kenny Collins - 691
9. John Llewellyn - 686
10. Tyler Clem - 645
11. David McCoy - 595
12. Chris Ferguson - 580
13. Will Roland - 576
14. Payton Freeman - 558
15. Cody Overton - 526

For more information on the Schaeffer’s Oil Southern Nationals Series presented by Coltman Farms Racing and fueled by Sunoco Race Fuels, please point your Internet browser to www.SouthernNationalsSeries.com or feel free to call series promoter Ray Cook at 828-360-5353. You can also follow us across social media platforms on facebook.com/southernnationalsseries and on Twitter @sonationals.

The Southern Nationals Series would like to thank all of our marketing partners including: Schaeffer’s Oil & Specialized Lubricants, Coltman Farms Racing, Sunoco Race Fuels, American Race Tires, Delph Communications, E-Z-GO, Vidalia Powersports, Arizona Sport Shirts, Boyd Bilt Fabrication, Capital Race Cars, Collins Signs, DirtCarLift.com, DirtonDirt.com, FK Rod Ends, Hoosier Racing Tire, JM Custom Laser, Knowles Race Parts and Bodies, MasterSbilt Race Cars, SFP Performance Systems, The Joie of Seating, The Steering Buddy, Velocita-USA, Vic Hill Racing Engines, and Wiles Driveshafts.

About Schaeffer’s Oil & Specialized Lubricants:
Schaeffer's Specialized Lubricants: synthetic motor oils, hydraulic fluids, and diesel fuel additives have achieved a world-class reputation for improving engine performance and fuel economy, but their diverse product line includes all types of industrial lubricants, industrial greases, and industrial oils as well as specialty items like their chain lubes and degreasers. Founded in 1839, their philosophy is to provide advanced lubricants for improved performance, reliability, and fuel economy. Learn more or find a rep near you at www.SchaefferOil.com.

Media Contact: Ryan Delph - Delph Communications
www.DelphCommunications.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

July 20, 2023

Ashton Winger Defends Home Turf to Win Roscoe Smith Classic at Senoia Raceway

(SENOIA, GEORGIA) Fresh off capturing a DIRTcar Summer Nationals Championship in the Midwest, Ashton Winger dropped into Senoia Raceway on Thursday and defended his home turf against 46 other entrants to claim his second Roscoe Smith Classic title! After knocking down the quickest time in Group B and overall during Schaeffer’s Oil Southern Nationals Series presented by Coltman Farms Racing and fueled by Sunoco qualifying, Ashton started the 44-lap feature from the outside of the front row. He then outdueled fellow front row starter Carson Ferguson at the drop of the green flag and kept his #12 machine out front of the field to lead each and every circuit.

At the checkers, the Hampton, Georgia ace celebrated a $7,544 triumph over runner-up Ferguson. Carson, who now finds himself atop the latest version of the Southern Nationals Series point standings, finished 1.056 seconds behind Winger and was awarded a $3,500 payday for his second place run. Eighteenth-starting Michael Page roared through the pack at the Senoia, Georgia oval to round out the podium in third. Austin Horton started and finished in the fourth position, while thirteenth-starting Pearson Lee Williams was the final driver that landed inside of the top five.

A total of four caution flags slowed the action tonight at Senoia Raceway. Ricky Weiss went around on the initial start of the contest before battling back to salvage an eighth place effort. Jimmy Owens suffered a flat right rear tire on lap 36, but was able to rally late to earn a top ten. Tyler Millwood drew the third yellow of the night by stopping against the wall on lap 39, while Garrett Smith brought out the final caution on lap 42 when he spun and stopped on the track.

“I thought we were pretty good here for a long time, but then Ricky (Weiss) and Jimmy (Owens) and a couple of other guys came in and took the dang keys from me,” Winger said in Schaeffer’s Oil victory lane. "We've still got some work to do to be better. I have to thank Jeff Mathews, my dad, and all of our great sponsors for their continued support!"

Ashton Winger drove a Jeff Mathews Motorsports #12 Rocket Chassis powered by an Andy Durham Racing Engine to the first Schaeffer’s Oil Southern Nationals Series victory of his career. Sponsorship comes in part from Johnny Doan Plumbing, RV Select Inc., CURS, Keyser Manufacturing, Integra Shocks, Angry Elephant Tattoo and Piercing, FK Rod Ends, Super K Express, Hoosier Tire, A-Plus Collision Center, and CSR - Clint Smith Racing.

A robust field of 47 competitors signed into the pit area at Senoia Raceway for round three of the Schaeffer’s Oil Southern Nationals Series campaign. Jimmy Owens captured the Boyd Bilt Spring-Pro "Smashing the Clock" Award in hot laps with his quick time of 14.077 seconds, while Ashton Winger topped FK Rod Ends qualifying with his fast lap of 14.135 seconds. Carson Ferguson, Stormy Scott, Tyler Millwood, and Kenny Collins were the quickest four qualifiers in Group A and automatically transferred into the Roscoe Smith Classic headliner, while Winger, Austin Horton, Garrett Smith, and Jordy Nipper did the same through Group B in qualifying.

The four B-Mains were won by Sam Seawright, Steven Roberts, Dylan Knowles, and Jimmy Owens. Series provisionals were awarded to Ricky Weiss and Donald McIntosh, while series emergency provisionals went to Will Roland, Mike Benedum, Jordan Koehler, Brenden Smith, David McCoy, and John Llewellyn.

Next up on the Schaeffer’s Oil Southern Nationals tour will be a stop at the historic East Alabama Motor Speedway in Phenix City, Alabama on Friday night, July 21. A $7,553 top prize will be up for grabs tomorrow night at EAMS in the first visit by the series since back in 2013. Jonathan Davenport ('10), Casey Roberts ('11), Chris Madden ('12), and Jonathan Davenport ('13) picked up the wins in the previous four Southern Nationals Series contests at the “Playground of Power.” Additional information can be found online by pointing your web browser to www.eamsdirt.com.

Schaeffer’s Oil Southern Nationals Series presented by Coltman Farms Racing
Round 3 Race Summary
Thursday, July 20, 2023
Senoia Raceway - Senoia, Georgia

Schaeffer’s Oil Feature Finish (44 Laps):
1. (2) Ashton Winger $7,544
2. (1) Carson Ferguson $3,500
3. (18) Michael Page $2,000
4. (4) Austin Horton $1,500
5. (13) Pearson Lee Williams $1,200
6. (7) Kenny Collins $900
7. (3) Stormy Scott $700
8. (21) Ricky Weiss $650
9. (17) Payton Freeman $600
10. (12) Jimmy Owens $575
11. (9) Sam Seawright $550
12. (8) Jordy Nipper $540
13. (10) Dylan Knowles $530
14. (22) Donald McIntosh $520
15. (16) Tyler Clem $510
16. (23) Will Roland $75
17. (14) Joseph Joiner $500
18. (24) Mike Benedum $75
19. (26) Brenden Smith $75
20. (11) Steven Roberts $500
21. (28) John Llewellyn $75
22. (25) Jordan Koehler $75
23. (6) Garrett Smith $500
24. (5) Tyler Millwood $500
25. (15) Dalton Cook $500
26. (19) Richie Stephens $500
27. (20) Jadon Frame $500
28. (27) David McCoy $75

Entries: 47
Lap Leaders: Ashton Winger (Laps 1-44)
Cautions: 4 (Ricky Weiss Spun on Initial Start, Jimmy Owens Slowed with Flat Right Rear Tire on Lap 36, Tyler Millwood Stopped Against the Wall on Lap 39, & Garrett Smith Spun on Lap 42)

Hot Laps:
Boyd Bilt Spring-Pro "Smashing the Clock" Award: Jimmy Owens 14.077

FK Rod Ends Time Trials:
Fast Time Overall: Ashton Winger 14.135

Group A (Top Four Locked In): 1. 93-Carson Ferguson, 00:14.184[5]; 2. 2S-Stormy Scott, 00:14.267[15]; 3. 31-Tyler Millwood, 00:14.344[4]; 4. 1C-Kenny Collins, 00:14.350[13]; 5. 16-Sam Seawright, 00:14.382[14]; 6. 111-Steven Roberts, 00:14.390[11]; 7. 5-Chase Oliver, 00:14.414[7]; 8. 00S-Richie Stephens, 00:14.450[8]; 9. 22-Will Roland, 00:14.466[22]; 10. 44D-Dalton Cook, 00:14.479[10]; 11. 121-Pearson Williams, 00:14.544[2]; 12. 37-Rob Mayea, 00:14.617[20]; 13. F1-Payton Freeman, 00:14.636[24]; 14. 46-Joey Tanner, 00:14.750[17]; 15. 60-Booger Brooks, 00:14.779[21]; 16. B1-Braxtin Barber, 00:14.823[12]; 17. 17SS-Brenden Smith, 00:14.865[6]; 18. 79-Donald McIntosh, 00:14.982[16]; 19. 00J-Jeff Smith, 00:15.258[18]; 20. 00-Blant Duke, 00:15.348[23]; 21. 14-Zach Leonhardi, 00:15.378[9]; 22. C87-Chris Fennell, 00:15.931[1]; 23. 16D-Matt Dooley, 00:15.931[19]; 24. (DNS) 33-Brian Reese, 00:15.931

Group B (Top Four Locked In): 1. 12-Ashton Winger, 00:14.135[12]; 2. 16H-Austin Horton, 00:14.380[3]; 3. 10-Garrett Smith, 00:14.455[5]; 4. 1N-Jordy Nipper, 00:14.525[18]; 5. 42K-Cla Knight, 00:14.527[15]; 6. 114-Jordan Koehler, 00:14.567[7]; 7. 66K-Dylan Knowles, 00:14.571[1]; 8. 20-Jimmy Owens, 00:14.584[22]; 9. 7-Ricky Weiss, 00:14.593[6]; 10. 05-Corey Roulette, 00:14.606[4]; 11. 10J-Joseph Joiner, 00:14.609[13]; 12. 58-Tyler Clem, 00:14.631[8]; 13. 25W-Chase Walls, 00:14.655[9]; 14. 25-Mike Benedum, 00:14.688[11]; 15. 187-David McCoy, 00:14.790[14]; 16. J8-Jadon Frame, 00:14.927[2]; 17. 66-Jody Knowles, 00:15.060[17]; 18. 90-John Llewellyn, 00:15.308[21]; 19. M96-Marty Lunsford, 00:15.663[19]; 20. 1A-Ryan Ray, 00:15.933[10]; 21. 18X-Michael Page, 00:15.933[16]; 22. 1X-Mark Page, 00:15.933[20]; 23. 32-Glenn Morris, 00:15.933[23]

Sunoco Race Fuels B-Main #1 Finish (Top Three Transfer): 1. 16-Sam Seawright[1]; 2. 121-Pearson Williams[4]; 3. F1-Payton Freeman[5]; 4. 5-Chase Oliver[2]; 5. 22-Will Roland[3]; 6. 60-Booger Brooks[6]; 7. 17SS-Brenden Smith[7]; 8. 00J-Jeff Smith[8]; 9. 16D-Matt Dooley[10]; 10. 14-Zach Leonhardi[9]

American Racer South B-Main #2 Finish (Top Three Transfer): 1. 111-Steven Roberts[1]; 2. 44D-Dalton Cook[3]; 3. 00S-Richie Stephens[2]; 4. 79-Donald McIntosh[7]; 5. B1-Braxtin Barber[6]; 6. 46-Joey Tanner[5]; 7. 37-Rob Mayea[4]; 8. C87-Chris Fennell[9]; 9. 00-Blant Duke[8]; 10. 33-Brian Reese[10]

E-Z-GO B-Main #3 Finish (Top Three Transfer): 1. 66K-Dylan Knowles[2]; 2. 10J-Joseph Joiner[4]; 3. 18X-Michael Page[9]; 4. 7-Ricky Weiss[3]; 5. 42K-Cla Knight[1]; 6. 66-Jody Knowles[7]; 7. 25W-Chase Walls[5]; 8. M96-Marty Lunsford[8]; 9. 187-David McCoy[6]; 10. 32-Glenn Morris[10]

Delph Communications B-Main #4 Finish (Top Three Transfer): 1. 20-Jimmy Owens[2]; 2. 58-Tyler Clem[4]; 3. J8-Jadon Frame[6]; 4. 05-Corey Roulette[3]; 5. 25-Mike Benedum[5]; 6. 90-John Llewellyn[7]; 7. 1A-Ryan Ray[8]; 8. 114-Jordan Koehler[1]; 9. 1X-Mark Page[9]

Series Provisionals: Ricky Weiss & Donald McIntosh

Series Emergency Provisionals: Will Roland, Mike Benedum, Jordan Koehler, Brenden Smith, David McCoy, John Llewellyn

Current Schaeffer’s Oil Southern Nationals Series Point Standings:
1. Carson Ferguson - 570
2. Jimmy Owens - 562
3. Ricky Weiss - 554
4. Donald McIntosh - 536
5. Will Roland - 526
6. Mike Benedum - 516
7. Jordan Koehler - 500
8. Brenden Smith - 492
9. John Llewellyn - 480
10. David McCoy - 470
11. Kenny Collins - 451
12. Tyler Clem - 423
13. Chris Ferguson - 384
14. Logan Roberson - 374
15. Cory Hedgecock - 350

Media Contact: Ryan Delph - Delph Communications
www.DelphCommunications.com

###