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April 16, 2018

Scott Bloomquist Scores First LOLMDS Win of 2018
Preps for Weekend Tripleheader

Mooresburg, Tennessee (04/16/18) – Scott Bloomquist took his Reece Monuments #0 Sweet-Bloomquist Race Car/ Durham Racing Engine Super Late Model to Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Victory Lane for the first time in 2018 on Friday night.

He led all 50 laps of the $12,000-to-win, Buckeye Spring 50 at Ohio's Atomic Speedway.

"We had a good night. We started out good in qualifying and the rest of the night the car was just awesome. The track got pretty slick and blacked off. At the end I just decided to set it high and let it sail. The car got through traffic pretty good. All-in-all I can't say enough about the car and engine combination. Everything was great. This Sweet-Bloomquist car was sweet tonight and the Andy Durham Engine ran perfect. It was another good points night."

With 30 entries on hand the 54-year-old racer earned the outside-front-row starting spot for the finale after winning his heat race. He grabbed the lead at the drop of the green flag. After fending off challenges from Don O'Neal and Tim McCreadie, Bloomquist stretched his advantage in the closing laps to score the win. O'Neal, McCreadie, Brandon Sheppard, and Jonathan Davenport completed the Top-5 finishers.

With Saturday night's LOLMDS event at Brownstown Speedway (Brownstown, Indiana) washed away by Mother Nature, the team headed to Bill Sawyer's Virginia Motor Speedway (Jamaica, Virginia) to compete in the Aaron's King of the Commonwealth event.

The $20,000-to-win, Ultimate Super Late Model Series event drew 56 entries to the sprawling oval, and via preliminary action Scott earned the outside-front-row starting spot for the feature.

With fellow-front-row starter Jonathan Davenport grabbing the lead at the drop of the green flag, Bloomquist battled in the Top-3 throughout the event before staging a late-race charge for the top spot. He would come up just a little short with a runner-up finish behind Davenport. Chris Madden, Tim McCreadie, and Brandon Overton completed the Top-5 finishers.

Full results from the weekend are available at www.LucasDirt.com and www.UltimateSupers.com .

The upcoming weekend – April 20-22 – will find Team Zero taking part in a trio of Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series (LOLMDS) events. The three-race, three-state swing opens with a $12,000-to-win event on Friday night at Sharon Speedway (Hartford, Ohio). On Saturday the action shifts to Hagerstown Speedway (Hagerstown, Maryland) with another $12,000-to-win event. The busy weekend draws to a close on Sunday night at Port Royal Speedway (Port Royal, Pennsylvania) with a $10,000-to-win affair.

Scott is fifth in the latest series standings. For more information on the weekend’s events, please visit www.LucasDirt.com .

Scott Bloomquist would like to thank all of his marketing partners, which include Reece Monuments, New Direction AG, Sweet Manufacturing, Sweet-Bloomquist Race Cars, Petroff Towing, Penske Racing Shocks, Sorbera Chiropractic, Go Lithium, Brown Miller Racing Solutions, DirtCarLift.com, Arizona Sport Shirts, Valvoline, CrossFit Overton, VP Racing Fuels, Allstar Performance, Midwest Mobile Tech Inc., Wilwood, E3 Spark Plug, Hoosier Tire, Miller Welders, Hyperco, Wrisco, Brinn Industries Inc., Brinn, StrangeOval, Design 500, Bell Helmets, QA1, Beyea Custom Headers, COMP Cams, K-B Carburetors, Barnes Dry Sump Oil Systems, Five Star Racecar Bodies, KRC, Aurora, Durham Racing Engines, and MSRMafia.com Marketing Services.

For the latest information on Scott Bloomquist, please visit www.ScottBloomquistRacing.com and the team’s social media channel at www.twitter.com/Bloomquist_0 .

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April 16, 2018

Dale McDowell Bags Scott Sexton Memorial Win at The Gap
Georgia Racer Pockets Third $10,000 Win of the Season

Mooresburg, Tennessee (04/16/18) –Dale McDowell continued his hot start to the season on Saturday night. The veteran racer piloted the Shane McDowell Racing #17m Will Kinzer Foundation/ Sweet-Bloomquist Chassis/ Clements Racing Engine Super Late Model to the $10,052 victory in the annual Scott Sexton Memorial.

Following a late-race caution McDowell overtook race leader, Donald McIntosh on his way to scoring the coveted win at Volunteer Speedway.

“I think (the caution) kinda bit (McIntosh) a little bit,” said McDowell. “My car was better when it was slick earlier. And it got a little streak to it there and Donald got tight, so that allowed me to get under him down the back straightaway and kinda go in there and slide in front of him. I’m not real good at those slide jobs, but anyway, it worked for us tonight.”

McDowell was quick to dedicate the win to the memory of his late friend.

“It just wouldn’t be fitting without dedicating this race to Scott Sexton,” McDowell said. “He and I raced a lot here. Most of the time he kicked my tail. You know I thought about him tonight when the groove was around the top qualifying because that’s where he always liked to run. We miss him.”

On Saturday night Dale McDowell returned to action with the Schaeffer’s Oil Spring Nationals Series at Volunteer Speedway (Bulls Gap, Tennessee) as he took part in the annual Scott Sexton Memorial.

With 26 Super Late Models registered, McDowell recorded the fifth-fastest time in his qualifying group before placing third in his heat race.

Earning the 10th-starting position for the A-Main, Dale worked his way into the Top-5 in the opening 10 circuits and successfully broke into a podium spot by lap-30. Overtaking race-leader Donald McIntosh on lap-44, McDowell held the 22-car field at bay for the final eight laps to pick up his second-straight victory and third overall on the season.

Pocketing a $10,052 payday, Dale topped McIntosh, Jimmy Owens, Casey Roberts, and Cory Hedgecock at the line.

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

Shane McDowell Racing will turn their attention to a pair of $4,000-to-win Ultimate Super Late Model Series events for the upcoming weekend. Action kicks off at Dixie Speedway (Woodstock, Georgia) on Saturday night and will conclude on Sunday evening at Rome Speedway (Rome, Georgia).

For more information on the events, please visit www.UltimateSupers.com .

Shane McDowell Racing would like to thank all of their sponsors and marketing partners including Textron Off Road, Kinzer Drilling, Quality Natural Gas, New Era Industrial, C&S Transportation, Cometic Gaskets, Klotz Synthetic Lubricants, Will Kinzer Foundation, Sweet-Bloomquist Race Cars, Clements Race Engines-Chevrolet, FK Rod Ends, Go Lithium, Penske Shocks, Schoenfeld Headers, Keyser Manufacturing, TWM, All Star Performance, Performance Bodies, Five-Star Bodies, Hoosier Tire, Wiles Driveshafts, Weld Racing Wheels, Butlerbuilt Seats, DMI Racing Products, Jones Racing Products, Safecraft Safety Equipment, Art’s Radiator & Welding, Wilwood Disc Brakes, Dyers Top Rods, QuickCar, PEM Racing, Walker Filterations, DeCal Design, Mark IV ATV's, Winters Rearends, QuarterMaster, Sweet Manufacturing, Peterson Fluid Systems, and MSRMafia.com Marketing Services.

For the latest information on Shane McDowell Racing please visit www.ShaneMcDowellRacing.com .

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April 16, 2018

Tyler Clem Triumphantly Returns to Action with Weekend Sweep
15-Year-Old Floridian Wins Back-To-Back USCS Sprint Car Events

St. Petersburg, Florida (04/16/18) – After a two-month break from racing – due to injuries sustained in an USAC Sprint Car crash during Speedweeks – 15-year-old, Tyler Clem triumphantly returned to competition over the weekend.

The talented young driver took his Bubba Army #14 K&N Filters/ J&J Sprint Car to Victory Lane on back-to-back nights during the United Sprint Car Series (USCS) Speed Xplosion at Bubba Raceway Park.

“It’s been eating me alive to not get to race for the past two months, but I knew I had to listen to my doctors and follow their orders,” Clem stated. “When I got the approval to resume racing I was beyond excited. Then to go and win my first two races is just an incredible feeling. Thanks to my family, my team, my sponsors, and all of my fans for helping make this happen.”

After sitting out for nearly two-months due to a concussion, Tyler Clem returned to action on Friday night at Bubba Raceway Park (Ocala, Florida) in the opening round of the USCS Outlaw Thunder Tour double-header at the 3/8-mile oval.

In a field of 24 cars, Clem landed a runner-up finish behind Johnny Gilbertson in his heat race, locking his spot into the opening night feature. Rolling off second on the grid, Tyler took control of the lead early in the finale, cruising to his first win of the season. Danny Martin Jr., Danny Smith, Mark Ruel Jr., and Jordan Mallett rounded out the Top-5 finishers

On Saturday evening for the second round of the USCS Speed Xplosion, a fourth-place finish in his heat race transferred Tyler into the main event. Earning the ninth-starting position for the finale, Tyler began working his way forward in the pack as soon as the green flag dropped.

He would ultimately pass Johnny Gilbertson for the lead on lap-24 and paced the field for the final six circuits en route to capturing his second win of the season and a $2,000 payday.

Eric Riggins Jr., Gilbertson, Mark Ruel Jr., and Jordon Mallett completed the Top-5 finishers in the 30-lap affair.

For full results from these events, please visit www.USCSRacing.com .

Tyler will next be in action on April 27-28, when he enters a pair of NeSmith Dirt Late Model Series events in the Big Frog Motorsports #58 at Talladega Short Track (Eastaboga, Alabama).

For more information on the events, please visit www.NeSmithRacing.com .

Tyler Clem and Clem Racing Inc. would like to thank all of their principle and associate sponsors including Miller Welders, K&N Filters, Rent ‘N Roll, Hedman Hedders, Stanton Race Engines, Keyser Manufacturing, Vahlco Wheels, Rocket Chassis, Sunoco Fuels, Braille Battery, JE Pistons, Ferrea Valves, Whelen Engineering, 1-800-Ask-Gary, Tony Stewart Racing, Elder Ford, Leaf Race Wear, Winters Racing Products, Bell Helmets, Aurora, Dan Olson Racing Products, Race Optics, Red Line Synthetic Oil, Stepp’s Towing, BR Motorsports, AR Bodies, DB Plugs, Jones Racing Products, Hooker Harness, Callies Performance Products, Willy’s Carburetors, Toyo Tires, Durst Motorsports, Gates Belts, Butlerbuilt Seat Systems, Zero Error Racing, Superior Bearing & Supply, NGK Spark Plugs, and MSR Mafia Marketing & Website Services.

For more information on Tyler Clem, please visit his official website at www.TylerClem.com .

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April 16, 2018

Donald McIntosh Enjoys Successful Debut with Big Frog Motorsports
Team Claims Win and Pair of Runner-Up Finishes

Ocala, Florida (04/16/18) – Big Frog Motorsports and Donald McIntosh made their debut together over the weekend. The new partnership would pay big dividends. By the time the dust had settled on the final event they had collected a win and a pair of runner-up finishes with their M&W Transport #58 Rocket XR1/ Clements Racing Engine Super Late Model

“It’s pretty amazing to see what we were able to accomplish over the weekend,” McIntosh said. “Until a week ago, I had never even talk to the team, and now here we are with some really good runs under our belt. I wish we could’ve grabbed at least one more win, but overall I was really happy with our first weekend together. I just want to thank Augie (Burttram) and Mike (Rey) for providing me with such a great opportunity.”

Thursday night saw Donald McIntosh make his first start of the season behind the wheel of the Big Frog Motorsports #58 Super Late Model entry at Tri-County Racetrack (Brasstown, North Carolina). Earning the outside-front-row starting spot for the A-Main via preliminary events, McIntosh overtook the leader on the second lap and held the top spot for the remaining 28 circuits to capture his first win with Big Frog Motorsports and a $1,500 payday. Shaw Chastain, Jamie Oliver, Kurt English, and Cody King completed the Top-5 finishers in the 30-lap affair.

Friday night found the team at the “Bad Fast Taz” as they looked to tame the legendary Tazewell Speedway (Tazewell, Tennessee). With 30 entries in action for the Schaeffer’s Oil Spring Nationals event, McIntosh earned the seventh-starting spot for the feature via preliminary action.

Donald patiently worked his way through the field and would challenge Dakotah Knuckles for the lead late in the event, before ultimately settling into a runner-up finish in the $5,000-to-win affair. Billy Ogle Jr., Shanon Buckingham, and Eric Wells rounded out the Top 5.

The tripleheader weekend drew to a close on Saturday night with the annual Scott Sexton Memorial at Volunteer Speedway (Bulls Gap, Tennessee). The $10,052-to-win program brought a talent-laden field of 26 entries to the 4/10-mile, clay oval.

McIntosh won his heat race to earn the outside-front-row starting spot for the 52-lap event. He paced the field for the first 44 laps before Dale McDowell was able to slip past on a restart. The Big Frog Motorsports #58 went on to finish second behind McDowell. Jimmy Owens, Casey Roberts and Cory Hedgecock completed the Top-5 finishers.

For full results from the weekend, please visit www.TriCountyRacetrack.com and www.SouthernNationalsSeries.com .

The team will take a one week break before resuming action on April 27-28 with a trip to Talladega Short Track (Eastaboga, Alabama). Big Frog Motorsports will field an entry for Tyler Clem in the NeSmith Dirt Late Model Series events. On Friday night a $2,000 top prize will be on the line, and on Saturday night a $2,500 winner’s check will be up for grabs.

Meanwhile, Donald McIntosh will be compete in the $2,000-to-win, unsanctioned Super Late Model event on Friday night, and the $4,000-to-win Southern All Star Late Model Series event on Saturday night in a Big Frog Motorsports entry.

For more information on the weekend, please visit www.TalladegaShortTrack.com .

Big Frog Motorsports would like to thank their principal and associate sponsors including Dave's Towing, Big Frog Shocks, Ocala Tractor, Southway Crane Service, M&W Transport, FK Rod Ends, Schaeffers Oil, Racecar Engineering, Wilwood Brakes, Keyser Manufacturing, Rocket Chassis, Sunoco Race Fuels, Clements Racing Engines, Integra Shocks, Hoosier Race Tire by Brian, Daytona Sensors LLC, Schoenfeld Headers, COMP Cams, AR Bodies, Vahlco Wheels, Leaf Firesuits, JE Pistons, Red Line Oil, NGK Spark Plugs, Fast Shafts, Callies Race Products, Superior Bearings, Ferrea Valves, Butlerbuilt Seats, C&R Racing, Leaf Racewear, Collins Signs & Trophies and MSR Mafia Marketing Services.

For the latest team news and updates on Big Frog Motorsports please visit www.BigFrogMotorsports.com .

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April 16, 2018

Jake Knowles Pockets Pair of Weekend Top-5 Finishes
NeSmith Dirt Late Model Series Doubleheader on Deck

Rome, Georgia (04/16/18) – Jake Knowles hit the ground running over the weekend in his Knowles Race Parts & Bodies #66 Brucebilt Performance Rocket Chassis Late Model.

Competing in two states in two days, Knowles claimed a fifth-place finish and second-place finish to show for his efforts.

“Last year we had a miserable start to the year with the Chevrolet Performance Super Late Model Series as we battled a lot of mechanical issues,” Knowles said. “This year to get a fifth-place finish out of the box feels like a win in itself. Then on Saturday night we had another good car at Dixie Speedway. I’ll take a runner-up finish against a legend like Ronnie Johnson any day of the week.”

On Friday evening the team made the short trip to Boyd’s Speedway (Ringgold, Georgia), where he competed in the $2,500 season opener with the Chevrolet Performance Super Late Model Series.

With 22 entries in action, Jake started eighth in the feature before advancing to a fifth-place finish behind Ronnie Johnson, Riley Hickman, Dale Thurman, and Cruz Skinner.

With Saturday’s series event at North Georgia Speedway (Ringgold, Georgia) getting nixed by Mother Nature, the team traveled south to Dixie Speedway (Dixie, Georgia), where they took part in the Steel Head Late Model division. Jake earned the pole position for the feature, but would slip one spot in the finale to register a runner-up finish behind Ronnie Johnson. Joseph Brown, Cruz Skinner, and Randall Powell completed the Top-5 finishers.

For full results form the weekend’s events, please visit www.525SuperSeries.com and www.DixieSpeedway.com .

This weekend – April 20-21 – will find Jake in action with the NeSmith Dirt Late Model Series as they kick off their 2018 point’s season. On Friday night he’ll be pursuing a $2,000 top prize at Camden Speedway (Camden, Tennessee) before chasing a $2,500 winner’s check on Saturday night at North Alabama Speedway (Tuscumbia, Alabama).

For more information on the events, please visit www.NeSmithRacing.com .

Jake Knowles would like to thank his marketing partners, which include Knowles Race Parts & Bodies, Josh Roberts Trucking, Buster Goss Body Shop, Martins Wrecker Service, Curbow Logging, Coosa Heating & Cooling, Brucebilt Performance, JW Motorsports, Cruise with the Champions, Shorty’s Shock Service, Hoosier Racing Tire by Pup, Knowles Trucking, Keyser Manufacturing, Wiles Racing Driveshafts, Joe’s Transmission, Carolina Racing Supply, Big A’s Custom Graphics, Renegade Racing Fuels, Mitchell Jenkins Photography, Dynojet, and MSRMafia.com Marketing Services.

For more information on Jake Knowles please visit www.JakeKnowles66.net .

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April 16, 2018

Bryan Bernheisel Breaks Through with First Win of 2018 at Hagerstown
Set for Upcoming LOLMDS Weekend

Jonestown, Pennsylvania (04/16/18) – Bryan Bernheisel bounced back from bad luck on Friday night to take his Dieffenbach’s Kettle Chips #119 Russ Gibble Roofing & Siding/ Lazer Chassis Super Late Model to Victory Lane on Saturday evening at the legendary Hagerstown Speedway.

“We sustained a lot of damage after we got crashed on Friday night at Potomac Speedway, so we decided to alter our original plans to go to Virginia Motor Speedway on Saturday night for the King of the Commonwealth,” Bernheisel commented. “We spent Saturday making repairs, and we decided to go to Hagerstown Speedway to see if the car was fixed and to shake it down for the Lucas Oil show next week. Thankfully the car was repaired, and we were able to park it in Victory Lane for the first time this year.

“A very special thanks goes out to my team for busting their tails to get this thing back together. I greatly appreciate their hard work.”

Friday night found Bryan Bernheisel in action at Potomac Speedway (Budds Creek, Maryland) for the $2,522-to-win A-Main. In a field of 16 Super Late Models, Bernheisel laid down the fifth-fastest time in qualifying before placing third in his heat race.

Earning the fifth-starting position for the main event, Bernheisel was collected in a wreck early in the race, which dropped him to the tail of the field. Battling his way up to seventh in the final laps, Bryan was making his way into the Top-5 until he was taken out by another competitor. Despite a heavily damaged car, he salvaged a 10th-place finish, when the checkered flag flew.

The following night found Bernheisel making the last second decision to stop at Hagerstown Speedway (Hagerstown, Maryland) to prepare for the upcoming Lucas Oil Late Model Series event. After starting the night off with a heat race victory, Bryan led every lap of the feature en route to his first win of the season over Marvin Winters, Scott Palmer, Brian Booze, and Justin Kann.

For more results from these events, please visit www.PotomacSpeedway.com and www.HagerstownSpeedway.com.

This Saturday and Sunday the team has a pair of Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series (LOLMDS) events on their radar. On Saturday night the weekend opens at Hagerstown Speedway with a $12,000-to-win event, while Sunday night will post a $10,000 winner’s check at Port Royal Speedway (Port Royal, Pennsylvania).

For more information on the weekend’s events, please visit www.LucasDirt.com .

Any companies, who are interested in becoming involved with Bernheisel Racing, are encouraged to contact Brandon Bernheisel at bbernheisel@comcast.net .

Bernheisel Racing would like to thank their marketing partners, which include Bernheisel Race Components, Dieffenbach’s Kettle Chips, One Potato Two Potato Kettle Potato Chips, Uglies Kettle Cooked Chips, Lazer Chassis, Russ Gibble Roofing & Siding, Focus Shock Technologies, Total Machine LLC, Precision Powder Coating, Wrisco Aluminum, Wehrs Machine, PRC, Joes Racing Products, Goodridge, Sweet Manufacturing, Jones Racing Products, Fast Shafts, FK Rod Ends, R.J.S. Racing Equipment, Bulldog Rearends, Outerwears, Wilwood Disc Brakes, Kirkey Racing Fabrication, Performance Bodies, MCT, Velocita, R2C Air Filters, Hoosier Tire Mid Atlantic, XS Power, JRI Shocks, ATL Racing Fuel Cells, Weld Racing, Keyser Manufacturing, A&A Manufacturing, Beyea Custom Headers, and MSRMafia.com Marketing Services.

For the latest information on Bernheisel Racing please visit www.BryanBernheisel.com .

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April 16, 2018

Langley Wraps Up Top 15 Finish at Magnolia Motor Speedway

Jasper, Alabama (4/16/2018) – With the threat of heavy thunderstorms expected this past Saturday, Magnolia Motor Speedway in Columbus Mississippi postponed their Golden Egg Street Stocks Spring Nationals until April 26, 27 and 28.

However, after a great week of track preparation, Mr. Johnny Stokes and the staff opened up the facility on Friday-night for a Weekly Racing Show.

Making the two hour jaunt from Jasper Alabama to Columbus Mississippi, Thomas Langley entered the #19 Safety Wins, 4th + Main, 262 Fast Fab Speedshop, Southtown Mortgage, Hitman Racing Suspension Trak Star race car into the competitive field of NeSmith Late Models. Friday night’s event had some of the very best NeSmith Late Models present….making qualifying and heat races very competitive. Langley finished the night just outside the top 10, with a 12th place finish in the 20 lap feature event.

Please see final results at: https://www.facebook.com/magnoliamotorspeedway/posts/1679021368814324

Langley stated, “Another good night of racing, continued to learn a lot about the track and where the car sets up the best” and continued with “ we just have to keep digging down here, it’s fun to race on this surface and it’s fun to race against some of the very best in the NeSmith division.”

The #19 NeSmith Team will be in action at ECM Speedway in Southwest Cullman County Alabama this weekend….. April 21st.

Thomas Langley would like to thank the team partnerships / sponsorships including: 4th + Main, https://www.4thandmainmusic.com ….262 Fast Fab Speedshop, Southtown Mortgage, Hitman Racing Suspension and a special Thanks to Trak Star Race Cars. Partnerships created with Safety Wins, Inc. and Safety Racing.

For the latest information on Thomas Langley and Safety Wins Racing, please visit: https://www.facebook.com/Safety-Wins-145840145432388/

Contact: Shawn Miller
Inside Line Promotions
Shawn@InsideLinePromotions.com | (541) 510-3663

Big Game Motorsports and Madsen Joining World of Outlaws for Tripleheader

Inside Line Promotions - WINDOM, Minn. (April 16, 2018) - Kerry Madsen and Big Game Motorsports will return to action this weekend during a World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series tripleheader.

The Muddy sponsored team is scheduled to compete on Friday at Riverside International Speedway in West Memphis, Ark.; on Saturday at Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 in Pevely, Mo., during the Spring Classic; and on Sunday at Tri-State Speedway in Haubstadt, Ind.

"It feels like the season is finally starting," Madsen said. "I'm excited to get back into the motion and get going. It feels like a long break since Las Vegas."

The team last raced on March 1 and was unable to compete last Saturday at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, because of wet weather.

This weekend's action showcases a trio of high-banked bullrings.

Madsen said he's competed at Riverside International Speedway once in his career, which came during the World of Outlaws last visit in April 2009. Madsen earned a seventh-place result.

Madsen has a lot more laps at Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55, where he scored a World of Outlaws win in 2014 and earned at least one top-10 finish per season from 2010-16 before not visiting the oval last year.

"It's without a doubt one of my favorites," he said. "It's one of the few tracks left that doesn't shave the top off. It pays to be aggressive on the top line. It always produces a great race."

Madsen has numerous top-five finishes in his career at Tri-State Speedway, including a dash win and a fifth-place feature result during his most recent race in 2016.

"It's a technical little joint," he said. "I've had good runs there so I'm looking forward to getting back there."

SEASON STATS -

10 races, 0 wins, 2 top fives, 7 top 10s, 8 top 15s, 9 top 20s

UP NEXT -

Friday at Riverside International Speedway in West Memphis, Ark.; Saturday at Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 in Pevely, Mo., for the Spring Classic; and Sunday at Tri-State Speedway in Haubstadt, Ind., with the World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series

MEDIA LINKS -

Website: http://www.BigGameTreestands.com

Twitter: https://twitter.com/BigGameMotorspt

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Big-Game-Treestands/251832101535076?fref=ts

Contact: Shawn Miller
Inside Line Promotions
Shawn@InsideLinePromotions.com | (541) 510-3663

Sides Facing World of Outlaws Tripleheader if Weather Cooperates

Inside Line Promotions - BARTLETT, Tenn. (April 16, 2018) - Half of the 18 scheduled World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series races have been rained out this season, which is the second worst start to a season Jason Sides has witnessed.

"I forget what year it was, but rain cancelled all of the California swing," he said. "We drove out there and went to Phoenix and sat for two weeks. Fortunately my dad was with me and we stopped at some casinos and we hit for a bit so that paid for my two weeks of sitting out there."

The weather this weekend is shaping up nicely as the World of Outlaws has a tripleheader on tap. Riverside International Speedway in West Memphis, Ark., will host a show on Friday before Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 in Pevely, Mo., showcases the Spring Classic on Saturday. Tri-State Speedway in Haubstadt, Ind., wraps up the weekend with a race on Sunday.

"I'm hoping that we have some good runs," he said. "It's tough not racing because you can't get into a rhythm."

Sides placed sixth in April 2009 during his most recent World of Outlaws race at Riverside International Speedway, which is a short drive from where he lives.

"It'll give a lot of our family and friends an opportunity to watch us race," he said. "Being only 15 to 20 minutes from the track will allow the people who have been around us growing up and racing to come out."

Sides recorded a victory at Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 in 2012 and he posted a runner-up result there in 2015 to highlight the last few appearances. He also placed 10th at the bullring last year.

"It's a fun race track," he said. "Whether you're good or bad it's a fun track to get around."

Sides has scored a top-10 finish during three of his last six races at Tri-State Speedway, which had its originally scheduled date last weekend rained out.

"I'm glad they're making it up because we need to get these races in," he said. "Running at Tri-State Speedway is no different than most tracks. If you qualify decent and start up front you can be successful. "

SIDES MOTORSPORTS SEASON STATS -

15 races, 0 wins, 1 top five, 3 top 10s, 4 top 15s, 9 top 20s

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Contact: Shawn Miller
Inside Line Promotions
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Ball Picks Up First Win at I-80 Speedway With Nebraska 360 Sprints

Inside Line Promotions - GREENWOOD, Neb. (April 16, 2018) - Jamie Ball put on a clinic last Friday at I-80 Speedway, where he captured his first win of the 2018 season.

The White Lightning Motorsports driver was scheduled to compete at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, but a rainout sent them in search of another place to race. The team made the decision to head west to the Carpet Land Nebraska 360 Sprints event.

Ball won his heat race from the pole position, which locked him into the top eight redraw for the feature event.

"We just unloaded fast," he said. "From the first lap of hot laps I knew we had a good piece and the car to beat and that momentum carried throughout the night. We started on the front row for the heat race and got the jump on the start and never looked back. Caleb (Walker) had the luck of the draw for the redraw and it put us up front again for the feature."

Ball's team pulled the No. 1 during the random redraw to start the 25-lap main event from the pole.

"The car was spot on from the get-go," Ball said. "Our Fisher engine shot off the starting line to the lead. We went to the cushion and led every lap. About halfway the track rubbered up and then we lost brakes, but we were able to hang on until the checkered flag."

Ball led the distance to record the impressive triumph.

"The car was on a rail and just one of the best cars I've ever driven," he said. "It's so nice to be able to get our first win at such an early point of our year. I truly credit this win to what the first three races of the Lucas Oil ASCS National Tour has taught me and I'm looking forward to a great year of learning and success."

Ball's next race on the schedule will be this Saturday at Knoxville Raceway for the rescheduled season opener. He will be running both a 360ci and 410ci sprint car.

"I'm really looking forward to competing at Knoxville Raceway when our schedule allows," Ball said. "We were able to get some practice laps in last Thursday and the car felt really good and had some speed. I'm excited to see where we stack up against the big dogs of the 410 class at Knoxville."

QUICK RESULTS -

April 13 - I-80 Speedway in Greenwood, Neb. - Heat race: 1 (2); Feature: 1 (1).

SEASON STATS -

6 races, 1 win, 1 top five, 2 top 10s, 3 top 15s, 5 top 20s

UP NEXT -

Saturday at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa