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SALUTE TO AMERICA NATIONALS UP NEXT FOR DURRENCE LAYNE LATE MODEL TOUR

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CARTERSVILLE, GA – The Durrence Layne Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series National Tour is ready for the three race, three track Salute To America Nationals that will be contested in three $2,500-To-Win 50-lap events on Saturday night, Sunday night, and Tuesday night. Bonus Bucks will give a driver an opportunity to pocket $10,000 to win all three races.

The Salute To America Nationals will begin on Saturday night at Boyd’s Speedway in Ringgold, GA, just outside Chattanooga, TN on the Tennessee-Georgia State Line. The middle race of the July 4th Holiday extravaganza will be held at Cochran Motor Speedway in Cochran, GA on Sunday night. The finale will be on Tuesday night at Talladega Short Track in Eastaboga, AL.

The Bonus Bucks from Mike Vaughn’s Auto Exchange in Cartersville, GA not only includes $2,500 to a driver that can win all three races, but if a driver can win two of the three races, that will be worth an extra $1,500. If there are no multiple winners, the driver that earns the most points over the three-race series will collect an extra $1,000.

The two-time and defending Durrence Layne Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series National Champion Cory Hedgecock of Loudon, TN is the point leader after the first six races of the 2018 season. Hedgecock has 562 points after two wins, four top five finishes, and six top ten finishes. One of Hedgecock’s two wins came in April at Talladega Short Track.

            Hedgecock is trying to join National Dirt Late Model Hall of Fame Inductee Ronnie Johnson of Chattanooga, TN as the second driver to win three straight Durrence Layne Chevrolet National Late Model titles. While Hedgecock has a 24-point lead at the top of the standings, there are two drivers behind him that are building momentum.

            Ashton Winger of Senoia, GA is a 19-year-old VP Racing Fuels Young Gun Challenge Series driver who is second in the 2018 Durrence Layne Chevrolet National Late Model standings, 24 points behind Hedgecock, with 538 points. In his last two starts, Winger has a win and a second-place finish.

            For the season, Winger has the one win that came in Round 6 at Greenville Speedway in Greenville, MS on June 9 along with four top five finishes in six starts. Winger also leads the Cruise With The Champions Rookie of the Year point standings.

            Jake Knowles of Rome, GA is third in the Durrence Layne Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series standings with 472 points. Knowles picked up his first win of the 2018 season in Round 5 at Greenville Speedway on June 8. Along with the victory, Knowles has two top five finishes and three top ten finishes in the first six races of the season.

            Other Durrence Layne Chevrolet Late Model Touring drivers expected for Rounds 7, 8, and 9 of the 2018 season are Andy Picklesimer of Ooltewah, TN, Jamey Boland of Cuba, AL, T.J. Brittain of Centre, AL, Bryant Marsh of Corinth, MS, Marcus Minga of Shannon, MS, Austin Burns of Georgetown, IN, Tyler Wood of Hohenwald, TN, Oakley Johns of Hohenwald, TN and Chad Stapleton of Edinburgh, IN.

            Some of the local favorites include Jimmy Thomas of Phenix City, AL and Wil Herrington of Cochran, GA. Thomas and Herrington picked up wins at Cochran Motor Speedway in the Durrence Layne Chevrolet Late Model RockAuto.com Winter Shootout Series in March. They are part of the Durrence Layne Weekly Racing Series contingent at Cochran Motor Speedway that also includes 14-year-old Parker Martin of Milledgeville, GA, Ben Faircloth of Swainsboro, GA, and Corey Dunn of Milledgeville, GA.

            Along with Hedgecock, Johnson has also picked up a Durrence Layne Chevrolet Late Model National Touring Division win at Talladega Short Track in April. Among the Talladega Short Track Weekly Racing Series Durrence Layne Chevrolet Late Model Division non-touring favorites expected for the Salute To America Nationals are David Kay of Anniston, AL, Adam Gauldin of Talladega, AL, Brad Berry of Attalla, AL, Austin Freeman of Pell City, AL, and Mike Combs of Odenville, AL.

            The Chevy Fan Zone will be a part of all three Salute To America Nationals events. Race Fans are encouraged to arrive at the tracks early, as the Durrence Layne Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series drivers will be bringing their race cars to the fans in the grandstand area. Drivers will have Hero Cards and will be there to meet and greet the race fans from 5:30 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. at all three races.

            On Saturday at Boyd’s Speedway, the pit gate opens at 3 p.m. with Durrence Layne Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series Pre-Race Registration and Technical Inspection from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. The Chevy Fan Zone will take place from 5:30 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. The Drivers Meeting is set for 6:30 p.m. with Hot Laps and Racing to follow.

            Boyd’s Speedway is located at 1481 Scruggs Road, Ringgold, GA 30736, just east of I-75 at Exit 1. For more information call 706-891-6803, or visit the track web site at www.boydsspeedway.net. You can Like them on Facebook at Boyd’s Speedway, or you can Follow them on Twitter @BoydsSpeedway.

            On Sunday at Cochran Motor Speedway, the pit gate opens at 3 p.m. with Durrence Layne Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series Pre-Race Registration and Technical Inspection from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. The Chevy Fan Zone will take place from 5:30 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. The Drivers Meeting is set for 6:30 p.m. with Hot Laps at 7 p.m. and Racing scheduled for 8 p.m.

            Cochran Motor Speedway is located at 241 Jim Wimberly Road, Cochran, GA 31014. For more information call 478-456-4036, or visit the track web site at www.cochranspeedway.com. You can also Like and Follow them on Facebook at Cochran Motor Speedway.

            On Tuesday at Talladega Short Track, the pit gate opens at 3 p.m. with Durrence Layne Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series Pre-Race Registration and Technical Inspection from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. The Chevy Fan Zone will take place from 5:30 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. The Drivers Meeting is set for 6:30 p.m. with Hot Laps and Racing to follow.

            Talladega Short Track is located at 4343 Speedway Blvd., Eastaboga, AL 36260. For more information call 256-831-1413, or visit the track web site at www.talladegashorttrack.com. You can also like them on Facebook at Talladega Short Track.

            NeSmith Racing is now Durrence Layne Racing! For more information and rules about the Durrence Layne Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series, visit the series web site at www.durrencelayneracing.com, or visit the series on Facebook at Durrence Layne Racing. You can follow us on Twitter @DurrenceLayneRacing.

Durrence Layne Chevrolet, Buick, GMC of Claxton, GA is the Title Sponsor of the Durrence Layne Chevrolet Late Models and the Pacesetter Award Sponsor at Durrence Layne Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series events. Durrence Layne Chevrolet, Buick, GMC is one of the nation’s top GM Powertrain and Performance Dealers, with free delivery anywhere in the Southeast. Chevrolet Performance Parts is an Official Sponsor of the Durrence Layne Chevrolet Late Models. Hoosier Racing Tire is the Official Tire Sponsor of the Durrence Layne Chevrolet Late Models. VP Racing Fuels and Lubricants is the Official Race Fuel and Lubricant of the Durrence Layne Late Models, sponsor of the VP Lubricants Starting Box, and the VP Lubricants Smooth Move of the Race Award at Durrence Layne Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series events. RockAuto.com is an Associate Sponsor of the Durrence Layne Chevrolet Late Models. Beyea Headers the Durrence Layne Chevrolet Late Model Hard Charger Sponsor. Knowles Race Parts and Bodies is the Official Parts Supplier for the Durrence Layne Chevrolet Late Models and the Fast Qualifier Sponsor at National Touring events. Cruise With The Champions is the Official Vacation and Rookie of the Year Sponsor for the Durrence Layne Chevrolet Late Models. David Smith Carburetors is the Official Carburetor of Durrence Layne Racing. Freestyle Graphix is the Official Wrap, Banner, and Sign Company of Durrence Layne Racing. Durrence Layne Chevrolet Late Model Contingency Sponsors for 2017 are Out-Pace Performance, CrateInsider.Com, Knowles Racing Parts and Bodies, and FreeStyle Graphix. 2018 Chassis Sponsors are Trak-Star Race Cars, Warrior Race Cars, Rocket Chassis, GRT Race Cars, and CVR Race Cars.

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