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Hagar Driving for Witherspoon Racing This Weekend at Ronald Laney Memorial King of the 360s

Inside Line Promotions - MARION, Ark. (Feb. 20, 2017) - Derek Hagar will make his season debut this weekend at the 16th annual Ronald Laney Memorial King of the 360s.

Hagar is slated to pilot a sprint car for Witherspoon Racing Thursday through Saturday at the marquee event hosted by East Bay Raceway Park in Tampa, Fla.

"I'm pretty amped about it," he said. "It was disheartening with the issues we had to not go to the Chili Bowl in January so I've had to wait an extra month to start the season. It's great to come down to Florida with the nice weather, too. And it's a nice piece so I'm ready to see what's going to happen."

Hagar has competed at the bullring four times in his career with one top 10 under his belt.

"It's luck of the draw and having luck on your side," he said. "When we came a couple of years ago in our car we couldn't find a good balance. These guys are pretty familiar with this race track so hopefully we can put our heads together and come out on top."

While the goal is to stand in Victory Lane each night, Hagar said he will be happy with a top five - or two or three - this weekend.

"A good top five would be awesome," he said. "These guys worked hard to get this brand new car together. Hopefully we come out strong and can be competitive right out of the box."

UP NEXT -

Thursday through Saturday at East Bay Raceway Park in Tampa, Fla., for the 16th annual Ronald Laney Memorial King of the 360s

MEDIA LINKS -

Website: http://www.DerekHagarRacing.com

Twitter: https://twitter.com/HagarDerek

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT - B&D Towing

Since 2002, B&D Towing and Recovery, which is located in Marion, Ark., has been the exclusive source for professional towing, recovery and transport by major Memphis truck dealerships, parcel delivery companies, nationwide trucking firms and more. For more information, visit http://www.BnDTowing.com.

"B&D Towing supports racing," Hagar said. "They can help anyone in the Memphis area. For anyone who needs a hand, B&D is recommended to save the day."

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

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White Heading for Florida Debut This Weekend at East Bay Raceway Park

Inside Line Promotions - LINDSAY, Okla. (Feb. 20, 2017) - Harli White will make her racing debut in Florida this weekend when she invades East Bay Raceway Park in Tampa for the 16th annual Ronald Laney Memorial King of the 360s.

"I've watched a few videos of that track," she said. "By the looks of it it will be close to some tracks we raced on in Australia recently. My goal is to just get laps and try to make the show each night. It's going to be a tough field of cars and a challenging track."

White spent most of the offseason competing in Australia for the first time in her career and she is hopeful that experience will lead to success at new venues this season, including the one this Thursday through Saturday.

"As a driver I have to be able to adapt to any track condition," she said. "Dry slick is what we were hoping for in Australia. A slick track in the states will be nice."

Regardless of the tricky track and stout competition, White said she is entering this season with a lot of confidence.

"We're on top of our game going into the first race," she said. "Everything is in line. It looks good and sounds good. We spent the hours preparing this year."

Following this weekend in Florida White will kick off the first weekend in March by making her debut in Mississippi at a pair of USCS Series races.

"I learned a lot racing in Australia during the offseason," she said. "Hopefully running the different tracks will help me quickly figure out these new tracks I'll be going to."

UP NEXT -

Thursday through Saturday at East Bay Raceway Park in Tampa, Fla., for the 16th annual Ronald Laney Memorial King of the 360s

MEDIA LINKS -

Website: http://www.HarliWhiteRacing.net

Twitter: https://twitter.com/HarliWhiteRacin

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Harli-White-Racing-116791735008839/?fref=ts

APPAREL -

White has various t-shirt designs ranging from youth small to adult 4XL available for purchase at her race trailer every time she competes and at http://www.harliwhiteracing.net/shopping/ .

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT - The Body Works

The Body Works, which is located in Las Cruces, N.M., has provided professional collision repair, paint and restoration services since 1997. For more information, visit http://www.TheBodyWorkslc.com.

"They are great people who hung out with us and helped at the Chili Bowl last year," White said. "I met them while racing in Las Cruces in 2015 and I told my story to their employees. We hit it off and have become great friends."

White would also like to thank Charlie's Trucking and Forklift, Inc., The Mower Shop, Mesilla Valley Transportation, Lucas Oil Products, Inc., Golden Triangle Fire Protection, C.R.A.S.H. Enterprises, Sea Foam, Jerry Tucker Rhoustabout, LLC, PXP Racewear, RaceChic, Shiners Hospitals for Children and Superflow Testers for their continued support.

Contact: Shawn Miller

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Rilat Focused on Winning the Ronald Laney Memorial King of the 360s This Weekend

Inside Line Promotions - FORNEY, Texas (Feb. 20, 2017) - Travis Rilat has one goal on his mind when he heads to East Bay Raceway Park this weekend.

"I want to win," he said. "We've had great runs there in the past, but haven't pulled off the big victory during the Ronald Laney Memorial. It's a special race to me and each year the only focus is to get to Victory Lane."

Rilat will compete at the bullring located in Tampa, Fla., this Thursday through Saturday during the 16th annual Ronald Laney Memorial King of the 360s - an event that is named after one of his friends who passed away in 2002.

"The Laney Family has always meant a lot to me and have shown me a lot of support throughout the years," Rilat said. "Ronald and I were really good friends throughout my early racing career. To attend this race with his father there means quite a bit to us. I'd love to win the race and be able to give the trophy to him."

Rilat recorded three top 10s during the event last year, featuring a charge from 18th to seventh on Night 1 and a podium finish on Night 2 before capping the event with a sixth-place result during the finale.

Rilat was victorious at East Bay Raceway Park in 2006 during a Ronald Laney Memorial preliminary night with the Lucas Oil ASCS National Tour.

UP NEXT -

Thursday through Saturday at East Bay Raceway Park in Tampa, Fla., for the 16th annual Ronald Laney Memorial King of the 360s

MEDIA LINKS -

Website: http://www.TravisRilat.com

Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/TravisRilat29

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT - Shark Racing Engines

Located in Sedro-Woolley, Wash., Shark Racing Engines has been building high-performance racing engines for more than two decades. For more information, visit http://www.SharkRacingEngines.com .

"It's kind of funny how I met (Shark owner) Marc Huson when I went up there to Washington for an ASCS National Tour race a few years ago," Rilat said. "I was wandering around talking on my cell phone and saw a sprint car next door. I walked over, looked around and introduced myself.

"He's been a great friend. He was instrumental with a support group for me and my family when I was in the hospital up there. He and his wife helped us out in a hard time. As far as his engine skills go, he's one of the best in the country. There's only a handful of great engine builders across the country and I consider him one of the best."

Rilat would also like to thank Worfe Chevrolet, MDS Boring & Drilling, Shop the BOSS, Weld Wheels, KSE Racing Products, Schoenfeld Headers, Simpson Race Products, Hoosier Racing Tires, HRP Wings, Goodrich, Penske Racing Shocks and All Star Auto Reconditioning for their continued support.

Contact: Shawn Miller

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Hanks Entering Ronald Laney Memorial King of the 360s With Confidence

Inside Line Promotions - BURLISON, Tenn. (Feb. 20, 2017) - Brandon Hanks doesn't know how many times he will be able to compete this season, but this weekend is one of those events.

Hanks and his family owned team are venturing to East Bay Raceway Park in Tampa, Fla., for the 16th annual Ronald Laney Memorial King of the 360s this Thursday through Saturday.

"What excites me is that warm Florida weather," he joked. "Last year I didn't get a chance to race. We blew up in practice. I haven't had the best of luck there, but our program has grown immensely since then."

Hanks is heading into this season as a championship-winning driver after he garnered the ASCS Red River Region title for the first time in his career last season. He also captured a career-best four feature wins, including his first with the Lucas Oil ASCS National Tour, as well as a dozen top fives and 21 top 10s during the breakout year.

"Hopefully the leaps we've made as a team and I have as a driver will pay off this weekend at East Bay," he said. "So far that track hasn't been kind to me, but I really think this go around we'll be a lot better. We have better equipment and I'm coming off the wins and championship."

The goal each night is to make the main event and finish with a top 10.

"I'd like to get top 10s every night if I can," he said. "In racing you don't know how things are going to go, but my goal is top 10s. Our family team probably isn't going to run as often this season so I want to capitalize every time we do race and hopefully that can lead to a ride or some partners to help offset the team's costs."

UP NEXT -

Thursday through Saturday at East Bay Raceway Park in Tampa, Fla., for the 16th annual Ronald Laney Memorial King of the 360s

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 - Performance Powder Coating

Performance Powder Coating is a powder coating business owned by the Hanks family. Located in Burlison, Tenn., Performance Powder Coating works on everything from race cars to street vehicles.

"My family owns Performance Powder Coating," Hanks said. "Without this business and my family I wouldn't be able to race sprint cars and I wouldn't know all of the great friends that I have met through racing."

Hanks would also like to thank D&B Farms, Penske Racing Shocks, Acme Graphix, Hinchman Racewear, ButlerBuilt Professional Seat Systems and J-R1 for their continued support.

Contact: Shawn Miller

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Dancer Eyeing First Saturday A Main at Ronald Laney Memorial King of the 360s

Inside Line Promotions - DELPHOS, Ohio (Feb. 20, 2017) - Shawn Dancer is aiming to accomplish a new feat during his season-opening event this weekend.

Dancer wants to make the big show on Saturday during the finale of the 16 th annual Ronald Laney Memorial King of the 360s, which runs Thursday through Saturday at East Bay Raceway Park in Tampa, Fla.

"We haven't made a Saturday A Main since we've been down here the last five years," he said. "Trouble seems to find us down here so this year I'm hoping to get past that trouble."

The team ran into engine trouble during last year's event, but still nearly made the Saturday A Main.

"We went through two engines, which really took us down, but we only missed the A Main by two spots," he said. "We've been close. Hopefully this is the year we get over the hurdle."

Dancer missed transferring into the finale by only five positions in 2014.

"It's a great event and great to run with some of the top drivers like Jason Sides and some of the other outlaw-caliber drivers," he said. "The goal is to make the A Main on Saturday. That is what we are focused on. We feel pretty good going into this year. In past years we changed a lot and this year we didn't change much. At the end of last year we ran pretty good so we're hoping to keep the momentum going."

UP NEXT -

Thursday through Saturday at East Bay Raceway Park in Tampa, Fla., for the 16th annual Ronald Laney Memorial King of the 360s

MEDIA LINKS -

Twitter: https://twitter.com/shawn_dancer49

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ShawnDancerRacing/

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT - Dancer Logistics, Inc.

Dancer Logistics, Inc., is a full-service transportation logistics provider specializing in dedicated fleet, brokerage and warehousing. For more information, visit http://www.DancerLogistics.com .

"Everyone at Dancer Logistics is supportive and allows me to fulfil my dream of racing sprint cars and I'm very appreciative of their support," Dancer said.

Dancer would also like to thank Amshaw Service Center, Global Warehousing, King Racing Products, Pitsenbarger Supply, Mox Nursery, Friedrich Lawn Care and FSR Radiators for their support.

INSIDE LINE PROMOTIONS -

Inside Line Promotions specializes in affordable public relations and media management for motor sports drivers, teams, sponsors, tracks, series, events, organizations and manufacturers. ILP Founder Shawn Miller leverages professional journalism with new media technologies and social networking to improve your exposure and the return on investment for your sponsors.

To meet the media relations needs of your program by joining Team ILP, contact Shawn at 541-510-3663 or Shawn@InsideLinePromotions.com . For more information on Inside Line Promotions, visit http://www.InsideLinePromotions.com .

Contact: Shawn Miller

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Madsen Scores Trio of Top 10s and Hard Charger Award During DIRTcar Nationals

Inside Line Promotions - BARBERVILLE, Fla. (Feb. 20, 2017) - Kerry Madsen guided Big Game Motorsports to a trio of top-10 finishes during the past week at the DIRTcar Nationals.

"We were certainly hoping to get wins, but we produced several good results throughout the week and we are continuing to grow in this new partnership," he said. "I really like the direction we are headed."

The Muddy sponsored team kicked off the five-day event at Volusia Speedway Park last Wednesday with the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions. Madsen qualified ninth quickest overall and second in his group before he placed third in a heat race to miss locking into the dash by only one position. That lined him up on the outside of the sixth row for the main event.

"Restarts really hurt me all week," he said. "I felt like I lost positions on almost every restart."

Madsen battled for a top 10 throughout the feature before ending 12 th.

He returned to the track on Thursday for the final leg of the All Star portion. Madsen timed in 13th quickest overall and fourth in his group. He then won a heat race to lock into the dash, where a third-place result lined him up on the inside of the third row for the main event.

"Unfortunately, the track took rubber about 10 laps in so there wasn't much passing," he said. "At that point everyone got in line and made sure to stay in the rubber."

Madsen ended the night sixth, which guided the Muddy backed team into the World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series season opener on Friday. Madsen qualified 18th quickest before he placed fourth in his heat race. He then maneuvered from 14th to ninth in the main event.

Saturday's World of Outlaws program started strong for Madsen, who qualified second overall. Unfortunately, the race was rained out and run Sunday afternoon with teams having to re-qualify. This time Madsen went out late and qualified 19th quickest on the challenging track. However, he executed a last-lap pass to finish fifth in a heat race to lock into the feature.

"We drew a high marble and went out late to qualify so that wasn't in our favor," he said. "I felt like we did pretty well all night given the circumstances."

Madsen charged from 19th to 11th in the main event to garner the Hard Charger Award.

The event concluded on Sunday evening when Madsen qualified eighth quickest before he won a World of Outlaws heat race to advance into the dash. He then placed third in the dash before finishing eighth in the main event to give him 13 top 10s in his last 18 features at the DIRTcar Nationals dating back to 2014.

"It felt like we lost some pressure in our right rear tire every time we had a caution or red flag so it took a few laps to get going on every restart," he said. "It was good to close the weekend with a top 10."

Madsen and Big Game Motorsports will return to action March 9-10 in Las Vegas for a World of Outlaws doubleheader at The Dirt Track at Las Vegas.

QUICK RESULTS -

Feb. 15 - Volusia Speedway Park in Barberville, Fla. - Qualifying: 9; Heat race: 3 (2); Feature: 12 (12).

Feb. 16 - Volusia Speedway Park in Barberville, Fla. - Qualifying: 13; Heat race: 1 (1); Dash: 3 (2); Feature: 6 (5).

Feb. 17 - Volusia Speedway Park in Barberville, Fla. - Qualifying: 18; Heat race: 4 (5); Feature: 9 (14).

Feb. 19 - Volusia Speedway Park in Barberville, Fla. - Qualifying: 19; Heat race: 5 (5); Feature: 11 (19).

Feb. 19 - Volusia Speedway Park in Barberville, Fla. - Qualifying: 8; Heat race: 1 (2); Dash: 3 (4); Feature: 8 (3).

SEASON STATS -

8 races, 1 win, 2 top fives, 5 top 10s, 7 top 15s, 8 top 20s

UP NEXT -

March 9-10 at The Dirt Track at Las Vegas in Las Vegas, Nev., for the FVP Outlaw Showdown with the World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series

MEDIA LINKS -

Website: http://www.BigGameTreestands.com

Twitter: https://twitter.com/BigGameMotorspt

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MUDDY -

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