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May 28, 2019

Jensen Ford Visits Victory Lane at Volunteer Speedway
Set for Fastrak Action at Toccoa Raceway this Saturday

Johnson City, Tennessee (05/28/19) – After seeing his last several attempts to race thwarted by Mother Nature, Jensen Ford was finally able to return to action over the weekend in his Mike Whitehead Racing No. 83 Whitehead Construction Inc./ TNT Race Car/ Eagle Racing Engine Late Model.

Ford showed speed throughout the weekend, but the highlight came on Saturday night, when he topped the Crate Late Model action at Tennessee’s Volunteer Speedway. The victory was his second of the 2019 season.

“After being rained out the past several weeks, it was a nice change of pace to be able to get back to action this weekend,” Ford commented. “We had a strong chance to win on Friday night at Smoky Mountain Speedway, but the track was pretty rough and knocked the radiator out about 10 laps in while leading. Then, things went flawless on Saturday night at Volunteer Speedway, and we got the win. We were fast out of the box at Wythe Raceway on Sunday night, but rain got us again.

“All in all, our team was pretty pleased with our results, and we’ll look to get another win this Saturday at Toccoa.”

The weekend opened on Friday night Smoky Mountain Speedway (Maryville, Tennessee), where the American Crate All-Star Series posted a $2,000 top prize. Jensen hit the ground running by setting fast time in qualifying to earn the pole for the feature. He was leading on lap-10, when he hit a bump, knocking the radiator out. He retired to a 22nd-place finish.

On Saturday night, Ford rolled into Volunteer Speedway (Bulls Gap, Tennessee). He made a clean sweep of the program by setting fast time in qualifications before leading every lap of the feature to claim his second win of 2019. He was followed across the finish line by Rusty Ballenger, Jason Welshan, Tim Maupin and Gary Crittenden.

The holiday weekend of racing drew to a close on Sunday night at Wythe Raceway (Rural Retreat, Virginia). Ford qualified second fastest in the 24-car field for the American Crate All-Star Series event. Unfortunately, rain arrived after qualifying, forcing officials to postpone the evet until August 17.

For full results from the weekend’s events, please visit please visit www.AmericanCrateAllStarSeries.com and www.VolunteerSpeedway.com .

This Saturday, June 1 the team returns to action with a trip to Toccoa Raceway (Toccoa, Georgia) for a $2,000-to-win, Fastrak Late Model event.

For more information on the event, please visit www.ToccoaRaceway.com .

Race fans are also encouraged to head over to www.JensenFord83.com/gear.html and pick up the brand-new Jensen Ford t-shirts before they are gone.

Jensen Ford would like to thank all of his sponsors including Whitehead Construction Inc., Wilwood Disc Brakes, Penske Racing Shocks, Tiger Rear Ends, FK Rod Ends, Hoosier Racing Tire, PPM Racing Products, Schoenfeld Headers, TNT Race Cars, Performance Bodies, Sweet Manufacturing, QuickCar, Safecraft Safety Equipment, ButlerBuilt Performance Seat Systems, Eagle Racing Engines, TruForm Race Products, Innovative Graphics, Simpson Race Products, Go Lithium, VP Racing Fuels, CrateInsider.com, Dynamic Drivelines, Behrent’s Performance Warehouse, and MSRMafia.com Marketing Services.

For more information on Jensen Ford, please visit his official cyber home at www.JensenFord83.com .

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Wheatland, Missouri (May 28, 2019) -Logan Martin is the latest Lucas Oil MLRA driver to notify series officials of his intentions to compete for the series Sunoco Race Fuels Rookie of the Year Award.  Martin along with Jake Neal and Joseph Gorby will compete for the season long award which rewards the winner with $2,500 and (6) drums of Sunoco Race Fuel at seasons end.

The twenty-three year old from West Plains, MO currently sits third in the overall series standings after seven events and has already recorded thee top 5's and five top 10's to date.  While the early portion of the MLRA schedule provided six new tracks for Martin, he is excited for the balance of the schedule that will provide a return to many tracks which he has previously enjoyed success. 

"I feel like we can compete.  Whenever we roll in I feel we can compete for wins and not just top five's.  I especially feel like we are going to get a lot better once we get to some of these southern tracks," stated Martin.   

As the Co-Owner/Manager of Mr. Dent Collision Repair in Seymour, MO Martin acknowledges it has been very taxing to commit to the full series schedule in past years while running and growing a business, but that the time is now right to go all in.

"We never really set out to run for points this year, we were just going to run it (MLRA) through the Show-Me.  Then when we got down to it and some drivers had dropped off and we found ourselves sitting third, with a pretty decent gap back from first, but not as far back as I was expecting," commented Martin.

"We sat down as a team and looked at the schedule (MLRA) and our work schedules, and especially with the amount of cancellations and rain outs so far and with only 14 to 16 shows left and the majority of them being just Friday/Saturday, we decided that we can finish this deal out.  We have made it this far and we really don't have to commit to missing work that much for the remainder of the season which makes it much easier."

The youngest of the MLRA Sunoco Rookie Drivers in 2019, Martin got his first start in racing at the age of nine in an Outlaw Go-Kart before spending the next five years competing throughout the Midwest in a Mico Sprint Car. 

At just 14 years of age he made the move to the A-Modifieds where he enjoyed much success over the years.  In his second year in the mod, Martin's family also acquired a B-modified which allowed for the budding star to gain additional seat time and experience, often times pulling double duty.  His biggest wins came in the B-Mod when he captured the USRA Nationals title at Lakeside Speedway, as well as cashing in on the modified portion of the Larry Phillips Memorial. 

Martin made the jump into the Late Models at just 20 years of age noting, "We were ready for the next challenge, and I was at a point in my life I was ready to do it and felt like I was capable to do it.  We kind of jumped in with both feet and have slowly upgraded equipment and got to a point equipment wise that we felt we were ready to tackle the MLRA."

Late Model success came quicker than many expected for Martin as he grabbed his first MARS Late Model series win in 2016 at his home track in West Plains.  "Our MARS win actually came in my third time in the late model.  We ran 7th or 8th at Springfield in my first ever start in a late model, and then 2nd the next time out at West Plains and then won the third time out, which was kind of a big deal.  It kind of surprised everybody," stated Martin. 

While Logan and team plan their pursuit of the Sunoco Rookie of the Year, his fiancé Larissa Atnip has been busy coordinating the couples wedding plans with their racing schedule in mind.  In true racer fashion, the duo will tie the knot on Oct. 5th, one week prior to the MLRA season finale at the Lucas Oil Speedway.

"We originally had our honeymoon going thru Fall Nationals, but luckily we changed that all before we knew we were going to run for it (MLRA), and that really helped to open the door up for us on this deal too.  She's got it all laid out, so I just go with the flow," he noted.

With an eye on the prize, Martin is ready for the challenge that lies ahead.  "We are definitely going for the rookie deal, no doubt about that.  Jake (Neal) and (Joseph) Gorby are fast and they will be tough to beat.  We would like to try and knock Vaught off that top spot but he has been super-super-fast lately.  We're going to have to find a little bit more speed I think, but It's not out or the realm of possibility."   

The Lucas Oil MLRA will take on the shortest track of the season this Friday May 31st when they converge on the 1/5-mile Belle-Clair Speedway.  This $3,000 to win event will lead off the weekend, before wrapping up on Saturday night June 1st with a trip to Lake Ozark Speedway for the "Late Model Showdown at the Lake", yet another $3,000 to win A-Feature.

Logan Martin Racing Sponsors: Adams Construction, Bill Frye Racing, Integra Shocks, Mr. Dent Collision Repair, Reliable Chevrolet, Steed Bros. Inc.

Team # 36 Contributors: Brent & Kim Martin, Larissa Atnip, Duane Campbell, Michael Cawvey, Brandon Walsh, Noah Denton

For all of the latest news and information fans are encouraged to visit the series website at www.MLRARacing.com.
                         
 
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May 28, 2019

Jesse Lowe Scores $3,001 Win with UCRA at The Taz
Extends Advantage Atop the Series Standings

Crossville, Tennessee (05/28/19) – Jesse Lowe claimed his biggest win of the season on Sunday night in his Xtreme Pressure Washing No. 5j Gondolas Pizza and Steakhouse/ CVR Race Car Crate Late Model. He scored a $3,001 payday for his triumph in the Melvin Corum Memorial 40 at Tazewell Speedway.

The victory with the United Championship Racing Association (UCRA) allowed him to extend his advantage atop the series standings. It marked his seventh triumph of the season.

“Man, it feels great to finally get a $3,000 win. We’ve been close in some other events, but we finally got the job done at Tazewell of all places,” Lowe laughed. “Honestly, I got really lucky because as soon as I crossed the finish line the power steering belt broke and locked the wheel up, causing me to wreck. One more lap, and we would’ve been toast.

“I want to thank each and every person, who makes my program possible. We’re going to take this weekend off to freshen our equipment, but we’ll be back next week looking for more wins.”

Friday night saw Jesse Lowe kick off the Memorial Day weekend at Smoky Mountain Speedway (Maryville, Tennessee) with the American Crate All-Star Series sanctioned Mayhem in the Mountains. With 35 cars registered in for action, Lowe recorded the ninth-fastest time in qualifying before capturing a heat race win.

Starting the opening night feature in the ninth position, Jesse gained five spots in the 30-lapper to record a fourth-place finish behind Jake Teague, Mark Whitener, and Greg Martin.  

The following night saw Lowe hop behind the wheel of the Roger Dixon-owned No. 6D Steelhead Late Model entry for the Tom Crass Memorial at I-75 Raceway (Sweetwater, Tennessee). In a field of 29 cars, Lowe locked his spot into the $4,000-to-win A-Main with a sixth-place finish in his heat. Rolling off the feature grid in the 18th position, Jesse passed 11 cars in the 40-lapper to place seventh.

Wrapping up the weekend, Lowe traveled to Tazewell Speedway (Tazewell, Tennessee) on Sunday for the United Championship Racing Alliance (UCRA) sanctioned, Melvin Corum Memorial 40.

After laying down fifth-fastest time in qualifying, Jesse cruised to a 6-lap heat race win, which positioned him second on the starting grid for the A-Main. Outrunning third-starting Mack McCarter, Jesse Lowe streaked to his seventh win of the season. He was followed across the finish line by McCarter, Brandon Williams, John Llewellyn, and Jason Trammell. He claimed a $3,001 payday for his efforts.

Jesse continues to lead the UCRA championship standings. Full results from the weekend are available at www.AmericanCrateAllStarSeries.com , www.TODLMS.com
and www.UCRARacing.com .

Jesse will be idle this weekend before returning to competition on June 7-8 with a pair of American Crate All Star Series events in Tennessee. On Friday, June 7 he’ll compete in a $2,000-to-win program at Crossville Speedway. Saturday, June 8 takes Lowe to 411 Motor Speedway for a $5,000-to-win program.

Jesse Lowe would like to thank all of his marketing partners, which include Xtreme Pressure Washing, Gondolas Pizza and Steakhouse, Hidden View Lake, Bennett Heating and Cooling, Workout Anytime (Crossville and Cookeville, Tennessee), Baisley’s Body Shop, Phantom Racing Engines,  CVR Racecars, Martel Sign Company, The Clean Machine, Hyperco, Autozone, 865 Hydro Graphics, Haircuts by Mel, Hoosier Tire South, Penske Shocks by Vinny, Velocita, Butlerbuilt and MSRMafia.com Marketing Services.

Jesse would also like to say a very special thanks to Gary, Jacob, Taylor, Jerry, Jeff, and last but not least his Dad for their great help on keeping the racecar in race-winning condition.

For the latest information on Jesse Lowe, please visit www.5jMotorsports.com as well the team’s social media channels at www.facebook.com/jesseloweracingupdates and www.twitter.com/LoweRacing5J .

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May 28, 2019

Gregg Satterlee Wins Grum-Burket Tribute at Bedford Speedway
Banks $3,000 For First Win of 2019 Campaign

Indiana, Pennsylvania (05/28/19) – Gregg Satterlee raced to his first win of 2019 on Friday night in his Satterlee Petroleum Distributors #22 Valvoline/ Rocket Chassis XR1/ Durham Racing Engine Super Late Model.

The Pennsylvania native received a $3,000 check for his winning performance in the annual Johnny Grum - Turk Burket Tribute at Bedford Speedway.

“It’s been a few years since our schedule has allowed us to race at Bedford, but we’ve had success there. I think this is our third win at that place. Something about the track’s layout just really fits well into my driving style,” Satterlee noted. “Jason [Covert] gave me a run for the win on the last lap, but I was able to hold him off get the job done. Hopefully we can go back there this Friday and get another big win.”

On Friday evening Gregg Satterlee was one of 25 Super Late Models registered for action at Bedford Speedway (Bedford, Pennsylvania) for the Johnny Grum-Turk Burket Tribute. Starting his outing with a heat race win, Gregg earned the second-starting position for the opening night feature.

After jumping out to an early race lead, Satterlee held off a hard-charging Jason Covert in the late stages of the event to capture his first win of the season and a $3,000 payday. Covert, Jeff Rine, Andy Haus, and Matt Cosner trailed “The Truth” to the checkers in the 35-lap affair.

After Mother Nature postponed Saturday’s event to Sunday, Satterlee headed to Port Royal Speedway (Port Royal, Pennsylvania) for the doubleheader. Drawing 38 cars for the Fallen Heroes Championship, Gregg secured his spot into the $5,000-to-win A-Main with a fourth-place finish in his heat. Starting the feature in the eighth position, Satterlee improved four spots to place fourth behind Mason Zeigler, Jason Covert, and Rick Eckert.

Later that evening for the Bob Weikert Memorial, Gregg recorded a fourth-place finish in his heat race, which positioned him 10th on the starting grid for the finale. With $5,000 on the line, mechanical issues caused Satterlee to be an early retiree from the 35-lapper. Following his lap-10 departure he was credited with a 20th-place finish.

For full results from these events, please visit www.BedfordSpeedway.com and www.PortRoyalSpeedway.com .

The driver, who is known as “The Truth,” will return to Bedford Speedway this Friday, May 31 for the Billy Winn Classic. The Super Late Model event commemorates the track’s 83rd anniversary and will post an $8,300-to-win feature.

Gregg Satterlee would like to thank his marketing partners including Satterlee Petroleum Distributors, Keyser Manufacturing, Valvoline, Classic Ink, Integra Shocks and Springs, Durham Racing Engines, Rocket Chassis, All About Wraps, Hoosier Tire Mid-Atlantic, Hooker Harness, Bell Helmets, VP Racing Fuels, AFCO, and MSRMafia.com Marketing Services.

For the latest news, updates, and other information regarding Gregg Satterlee, please visit www.GreggSatterlee.com .

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May 28, 2019

Mason Zeigler Parks It at Port Royal for First Win of 2019
Billy Winn Classic at Bedford Speedway Next

Chalk Hill, Pennsylvania (05/28/19) – After a handful of near misses this season, Mason Zeigler was able to pick up his first win of the season on Sunday evening in his MS Shock Therapy #25z JLE Industries/ Ohiopyle Vacation Rentals/ XR1 Rocket Chassis/ Pro Power Racing Engine Super Late Model.

Zeigler’s maiden voyage to Victory Lane on the 2019 campaign came Sunday evening at Port Royal Speedway in the Fallen Heroes Championship and was worth $5,000.

“Even though we’ve only run a limited schedule so far this year, we’ve given away three wins in the final few laps. Thankfully, we were able to put it altogether at Port Royal on Sunday and get the first victory of the year,” Zeigler said. “I’m looking forward to racing more in the coming months, so hopefully this is the first of many wins to come.”

Friday night found Mason Zeigler in action at Bedford Speedway (Bedford, Pennsylvania) for the Johnny Grum-Turk Burket Tribute. In a field of 25 cars, Mason locked his spot into opening night feature with a heat race victory. Starting seventh on the grid, mechanical issues unfortunately sidelined Zeigler on the opening circuit of the 35-lapper.

After Mother Nature postponed Saturday’s event to Sunday, Zeigler invaded Port Royal Speedway (Port Royal, Pennsylvania) for a pair of features. Following the third-fastest time in qualifications, Mason posted a third-place finish in his heat, which positioned him fourth on the starting grid for the 35-lap, Fallen Heroes Championship.

Sliding past Rick Eckert for the lead on lap-18, Zeigler raced to his first win of the season. Jason Covert, Rick Eckert, Gregg Satterlee, and Dylan Yoder completed the Top-5 finishers. He earned $5,000 for his triumph.

Later Sunday evening, during the Bob Weikert Memorial, Mason secured his spot into the $5,000-to-win finale with a runner-up finish in his heat race behind Michael Norris. Rolling off third for the finale, Zeigler went on to finish seventh in the 35-lap affair

Full results from these events can be found at www.BedfordSpeedway.com and www.PortRoyalSpeedway.com .

This Friday, May 30 Mason returns to action with a trip back to Bedford Speedway for the Billy Winn Classic. The event, which celebrates the track’s 83rd anniversary, posts an $8,300 winner’s check.

Mason Zeigler would like to thank his marketing partners, which include Ohiopyle Vacation Rentals, Arizona Sport Shirts, JLE Industries, Old Mill Farms, Gotta Race, Rocket Chassis, Pro Power Racing Engines, Stonehouse Restaurant, Montgomery Motorsports 21, Hoosier Tire Mid-Atlantic, Schaeffer's Oil, CV Products, MS Shock Therapy, Strange Oval, Bell Helmets, Precise Racing Products, Midwest Sheet Metal, Dirt Wraps, Performance Race Bodies, VP Race Fuels, Dynamic Drivelines, FK Rod Ends, Joie of Seating, and MSRMafia.com Marketing Services.

For more information on Mason Zeigler, please visit www.MasonZeigler.com .

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May 28, 2019

Dale McDowell Claims Schaeffer’s Oil Spring Nationals Championship
Dirt Late Model Dream Next on the Schedule

Mooresburg, Tennessee (05/28/19) – On the heels of a trio of Top-10 finishes in Memorial Day weekend action, Dale McDowell claimed the 2019 Schaeffer’s Oil Spring Nationals Championship his Shane McDowell Racing/ E-Z-Go #17m New Era Industrial/ Will Kinzer Foundation/ Sweet-Bloomquist Chassis/ Clements Racing Engine Super Late Model.

It marked his first-ever championship with the series.

“As a team, we’re extremely proud to win this championship. Donald [McIntosh] definitely gave me a great run for it, and I hated to see those guys have bad luck tonight,” McDowell said. “Ray [Cook] and his staff have put together a really great series, and it’s an honor to win the title.

“A very special thank you goes out to all of sponsors and supporters. We’re going to take a week off and get ready for the Dream at Eldora. Hopefully we can go up there and win another a big check.”

Saturday night saw the Schaeffer’s Oil Spring Nationals Series kick off the Memorial Day weekend at Dixie Speedway (Woodstock, Georgia) with a $4,000-to-win affair. Qualifying third fastest in his group, McDowell earned the fifth-starting position for the opening night feature.

Gaining two spots in the 40-lap affair, Dale scored a runner-up finish behind Michael Page with Casey Roberts, Ricky Weiss, and Austin Smith rounding out the Top-5.

The following night at Rome Speedway (Rome, Georgia), Dale followed up the third-fastest time in his group with a fourth-place finish in the feature, trailing Donald McIntosh, Casey Roberts, and Tanner English across the line.

Wrapping up the Schaeffer’s Spring Nationals Series on Monday, McDowell stopped at 411 Motor Speedway (Seymour, Tennessee) for the Scott Sexton Memorial. In a field of 28 cars, Dale logged a fifth-place finish in his heat race, which positioned him 18th on the starting grid for the $10,052-to-win finale. Coming one spot shy of a Top-5 finish, Dale McDowell improved 12 spots in the 52-lapper to record a sixth-place finish.

With his performances over the weekend, Dale captured the Schaeffer’s Spring Nationals Series point’s championship.

Full results from the weekend’s events as well as the final standings are available at www.SouthernNationalsSeries.com .

Shane McDowell Racing will not race this weekend as they prepare for next week’s 25th running of the Dirt Late Model Dream. On Thursday and Friday, June 6-7 there will be twin, $10,000-to-win features, while Saturday night’s mega finale posts a $125,000 winner’s check.

Dale McDowell claimed the coveted win in 2014.

For those who can’t attend in person, you can watch via pay-per-view at www.DirtOnDirt.com .

Shane McDowell Racing would like to thank all of their sponsors and marketing partners including E-Z-Go, Kinzer Drilling, Quality Natural Gas, New Era Industrial, C&S Transportation, Cometic Gaskets, Klotz Synthetic Lubricants, Will Kinzer Foundation, Spring Pro, Sweet-Bloomquist Race Cars, Clements Race Engines-Chevrolet, FK Rod Ends, Go Lithium, Penske Shocks, Schoenfeld Headers, Keyser Manufacturing, MSD Ignition, 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, Wilwood Disc Brakes, Dyers Top Rods, QuickCar, PEM Racing, Walker Filterations, Mark IV ATV's, Winters Rearends, Sweet Manufacturing, Peterson Fluid Systems, 613 Graphics, and MSRMafia.com Marketing Services.

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

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May 28, 2019

Rhett Carter Races to Southern Clash Late Model Win at Needmore
$2,500-To-Win at Waycross Motor Speedway Up Next

Blackshear, Georgia (05/28/19) – Rhett Carter streaked to his second win of 2019 on Saturday night in his Continental Tire No. 44 Swamp Fox Insurance Agency/ XR1 Rocket Chassis / Wildcat Performance Engines Late Model.

The triumph came at Needmore Speedway and was worth $2,000.

“We’ve been close to Victory Lane the past several races, and our consistency paid off on Saturday night with a win at Needmore,” Carter commented. “I’m proud of our team and their hard work. I also want to thank all of the sponsors, who make my program possible. Now, we’re gunning for another win this Saturday at Waycross.”

On Saturday night Rhett Carter traveled to Needmore Speedway (Norman Park, Georgia), where he was piloting his Taylor Pools No. 44 Late Model entry in the Memorial Day weekend special.

Claiming his second win of the season over the 17-car field in the Southern Clash Late Model feature, Carter was followed across the finish line by Russell Brown, Clay Harris, Garrett Lloyd, and Tyler Turvin. He picked up a $2,000 payday for his winning performance.

For more results from this event, please visit www.RaceNeedmoreSpeedway.com .

Carter carries his momentum into this Saturday’s $2,500-to-win, Late Model event at Waycross Motor Speedway (Waycross, Georgia).

For more information on the event, please point your browser to www.WayXSpeedway.com .

Rhett Carter would like to thank his marketing partners, which include Wildcat Performance Engines, Bazley Road Racing, Mars Hill Truck Sales, Taylor Pools, Swamp Fox Insurance Agency, Continental Tire, Jeff’s Heating & Air, Satilla Motors, 44 Trucking, Ocean Petroleum, Blueberry Hill Event Center, FloorWorks, Rocket Chassis and MSR Mafia Marketing & PR Services.

For the latest information on Rhett Carter, please visit www.RhettCarter.com .

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May 28, 2019

Cory Hedgecock Enjoys Two-Win, Memorial Day Weekend
Pushes 2019 Win Tally to Eight

Loudon, Tennessee (05/28/19) – Cory Hedgecock registered a pair of wins over the weekend. His accomplishments were headlined by a $4,000 triumph on Saturday night at I-75 Raceway in his Cushman No. 23 K&P Used Cars/ Hidden View Lake/ XR1 Rocket Chassis/ Eagle Racing Engine entry. He added an additional win in the Limited Late Model division on Friday night at Smoky Mountain Speedway.

His weekend victories brought his 2019 tally to eight.

“We got a win in the Limited Late Model on Friday night at Smoky Mountain Speedway, but gave away a Crate late Model win with a broken driveshaft on a rough track,” Cory noted. “On Saturday night we set a new track record in qualifying at I-75 Raceway and never looked back the rest of the night. This car is unreal right now. It has so much speed, and I just have to hold the wheel.

“Can’t thank everyone enough for busting their tails to help me.”

Kicking off the Memorial Day weekend, Cory Hedgecock invaded Smoky Mountain Speedway (Maryville, Tennessee) on Friday evening, where he was pulling double duty in the Crate and Limited Late Model ranks.

In a field of 35 American Crate All-Star Series entries, Hedgecock registered the sixth-fastest time and backed it up with a second-place finish in his heat race. Earning the outside-front-row, starting position for the opening night feature, Cory led the opening two laps before a broken driveshaft forced him pitside, ending his night early.

In the Limited Late Model division, Hedgecock followed up the second-fastest time overall in qualifying with a 30-lap feature victory over Chase King, Jason Cardwell, Jordan Rodabaugh, and Ryan King. The win marked his seventh of the season.

The following night brought Hedgecock to I-75 Raceway (Sweetwater, Tennessee) for the Topless Outlaws Series sanctioned, Tom Crass Memorial. After laying down a new track record in qualifying, Cory cruised to a Dash win, which positioned him on the pole for the A-Main.

Leading wire-to-wire, Hedgecock topped Matt Henderson, Heath Hindman, Jason Cardwell, and David Crabtree at the line to record his eighth win of the season. He pocketed a $4,000 payday for his dominant performance the 40-lap affair.

After taking Sunday off, Cory hopped behind the wheel of his brand-new Super Late Model for the Schaeffer’s Spring Nationals Series season finale at 411 Motor Speedway (Seymour, Tennessee). With 28 cars on hand for the Scott Sexton Memorial, Hedgecock secured his spot into the $10,052-to-win finale with a third-place finish in his heat race. Starting in 14th, Hedgecock improved three spots in the 52-lapper to place 11th.

Cory continues to lead the Topless Outlaws Series point standings. For more results from these events, please visit www.AmericanCrateAllStarSeries.com , www.TODLMS.com , and www.SouthernNationalsSeries.com .

The team will be idle this weekend. They are currently finalizing their upcoming schedule. As dates are locked down, they will be posted on the team website at www.CoryHedgecock23.com .

Cory Hedgecock would like to thank all of his sponsors, which include Cushman, Rocket Chassis, Five Star Hyundai, Eagle Racing Engines, K&P Used Cars, Hidden View Lake, Budget Transmissions, VP Racing Fuels, VooDoo Technology, Timeless Memories Photography, Hoosier Racing Tires, CFYA, Wells Racing Photography, Strange Oval Racing, High Velocity Heads, Wilds Race Products, Crowder Small Engines, Jesel Valve Train Innovation, Stealth Racing Carburetors, QuickCar, Bicknell Racing Products, MSD Ignition, CV Products, CP Pistons, Boydbilt, Ohlins Shocks, Winters Performance, Integra Shocks & Springs, Brucebilt Performance, Wiles Driveshafts, Simpson Race Products, Martel Signs and MSRMafia.com Marketing Services.

For more information on Cory Hedgecock, please visit the team’s official website at www.CoryHedgecock23.com as well as social media outlets at https://www.facebook.com/Cory-Hedgecock-Motorsports-166540363452544 and https://twitter.com/Hedgecock23 .