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April 8, 2019

Tony Jackson Jr. Tops I-44 Speedway in His Return to Pavement Roots
Will McGary Tribute at I-30 Speedway Up Next

Lebanon, Missouri (04/08/19) – There was no rust for Tony Jackson Jr. to shake off in his return to pavement racing on Saturday night. For the first time in over five years he returned to his racing roots. The end result was a trip to Victory Lane on Saturday night at I-44 Speedway in his Merrill Self Storage #56 Willard Quarries/ Hassett Truck Body Repair/ Hamke Race Car/ Toyota Late Model.

His second overall victory of 2019, and first on pavement, was worth $2,000 in the Nature’s Pantry 100.

“I can’t begin to describe how much fun I had on Saturday night and how many memories it brought back,” Tony Jackson Jr. said. “I started my career on pavement and spent several years there before moving to the dirt side. I hadn’t run pavement since 2013 or so, and I wasn’t totally sure what to expect, but this new Hamke Race Car was phenomenal. We got to the lead early and from there I knew I just had to do my job. A special thanks to everyone who supports this program. It’s going to be a fun year mixing some pavement races in with the dirt.”

The Nature’s Pantry 100 was held on Saturday evening at I-44 Speedway (Lebanon, Missouri). A $2,000 top prize was posted for the Ozark Pro Late Model division. While, Tony qualified eighth, he quickly worked his way to the lead in the 100-lap affair. In fact, he was already out front by lap 18. Once in the lead he cruised to the win, which came over teammate Raymond Merrill. Tim Swearengin, Joe Ross, and Terry Limberopoulos completed the Top-5 finishers.

For full results from the event, please visit www.i44Speedway.net .

This Saturday, Tony Jackson Jr. will return to dirt competition. He’ll make the trip south to I-30 Speedway (Little Rock, Arkansas) on Saturday night, where he’ll be competing in the annual Will McGary Memorial with the COMP Cams Super Dirt Series. He’s currently second in the latest tour standings. Saturday’s program posts a $5,000 top prize.

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

Tony Jackson Jr. would to like to thank all of his marketing partners, which include Merrill Self Storage, Willard Quarries, Champion Oil, Merrill Bonding, Hassett Truck Body Repair, Levi Storage, Burger Fusion, Carget Motors, Becky Burk Realtor, Cornett Racing Engines, JRi Shocks, Allgaier, Swift Springs, Go Lithium Batteries, Winning Edge Carburetors, Base Fuel, Hoosier Midwest by Zoo, Modern Images, and MSR Mafia Marketing Services.

For more information on Tony Jackson Jr. Motorsports, please visit his official internet home at www.TonyJacksonJr.com as well as the team's Facebook Fan Page at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Tony-J...r/497367940564 .

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April 8, 2019

Jesse Lowe Banks Pair of Weekend Podium Finishes
Runner-Up Performance in Spring Loaded 40

Crossville, Tennessee (04/08/19) – While he fell just short of visiting Victory Lane, Jesse Lowe still enjoyed a successful weekend in his Xtreme Pressure Washing #5j Gondolas Pizza and Steakhouse/ CVR Race Car Late Model.

Jesse led a majority of Friday feature’s at 411 Motor Speedway before slipping to a third-place finish following a late-race restart. On Saturday night he advanced to a runner-up finish in the UCRA event at I-75 Raceway.

“On Friday night I felt like we had the race in hand until a late-race restart, and I just didn’t fire well enough and Jason Welshan got by,” Lowe stated. “On Saturday night we didn’t necessarily have the fastest car, but we bided our time and worked into a runner-up finish.

“Despite falling short of getting a win this weekend, this year has started out being one of the best years yet. Not just as a driver but also as a fan, it’s great to see racing in East Tennessee doing so well with record crowds. From the bottom of my heart, I want to thank each and every person who is making dirt track racing awesome.”

The weekend opened on Friday night at 411 Motor Speedway (Seymour, Tennessee), where Jesse hit the ground running by setting fast time over the field of 23 competitors in qualifying.

Via his qualifying performance, he locked into the pole position for the feature event. Lowe paced the field until a late-race caution bunched the running order. In the closing laps, Jason Welshan and Trevor Sise slipped past, relegating Jesse to a third-place finish.

Saturday night took the team to I-75 Raceway (Sweetwater, Tennessee), where a $2,500 winner’s check was on the line for the United Championship Racing Association (UCRA) competitors. With 26 entries on hand, Lowe raced to a runner-up finish behind race winner, Cory Hedgecock. Trevor Sise, Michael Courtney and Rod Carroll completed the Top-5 finishers.

Via his performance on Saturday night, he took over possession of the UCRA point’s lead.

Full results from the weekend are available at www.411MotorSpeedway.net and www.UCRAracing.com .

Jesse is currently unsure of where he’ll race this Saturday. He’s going to decide between 411 Motor Speedway and the All-Star Late Model Series event at Smoky Mountain Speedway (Maryville, Tennessee). When he makes a final decision, his schedule will be updated at www.5JMotorsports.com .

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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April 8, 2019

Jesse Lowe Banks Pair of Weekend Podium Finishes
Runner-Up Performance in Spring Loaded 40

Crossville, Tennessee (04/08/19) – While he fell just short of visiting Victory Lane, Jesse Lowe still enjoyed a successful weekend in his Xtreme Pressure Washing #5j Gondolas Pizza and Steakhouse/ CVR Race Car Late Model.

Jesse led a majority of Friday feature’s at 411 Motor Speedway before slipping to a third-place finish following a late-race restart. On Saturday night he advanced to a runner-up finish in the UCRA event at I-75 Raceway.

“On Friday night I felt like we had the race in hand until a late-race restart, and I just didn’t fire well enough and Jason Welshan got by,” Lowe stated. “On Saturday night we didn’t necessarily have the fastest car, but we bided our time and worked into a runner-up finish.

“Despite falling short of getting a win this weekend, this year has started out being one of the best years yet. Not just as a driver but also as a fan, it’s great to see racing in East Tennessee doing so well with record crowds. From the bottom of my heart, I want to thank each and every person who is making dirt track racing awesome.”

The weekend opened on Friday night at 411 Motor Speedway (Seymour, Tennessee), where Jesse hit the ground running by setting fast time over the field of 23 competitors in qualifying.

Via his qualifying performance, he locked into the pole position for the feature event. Lowe paced the field until a late-race caution bunched the running order. In the closing laps, Jason Welshan and Trevor Sise slipped past, relegating Jesse to a third-place finish.

Saturday night took the team to I-75 Raceway (Sweetwater, Tennessee), where a $2,500 winner’s check was on the line for the United Championship Racing Association (UCRA) competitors. With 26 entries on hand, Lowe raced to a runner-up finish behind race winner, Cory Hedgecock. Trevor Sise, Michael Courtney and Rod Carroll completed the Top-5 finishers.

Via his performance on Saturday night, he took over possession of the UCRA point’s lead.

Full results from the weekend are available at www.411MotorSpeedway.net and www.UCRAracing.com .

Jesse is currently unsure of where he’ll race this Saturday. He’s going to decide between 411 Motor Speedway and the All-Star Late Model Series event at Smoky Mountain Speedway (Maryville, Tennessee). When he makes a final decision, his schedule will be updated at www.5JMotorsports.com .

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 .

Contact: Shawn Miller

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Starks and Gobrecht Motorsports Capture Runner-Up Result During Season Opener

Inside Line Promotions - GAFFNEY, S.C. (April 8, 2019) - Trey Starks posted the best season-opening result of his sprint car career last Saturday at Cherokee Speedway.

After Friday's USCS Series event at Carolina Speedway in Gastonia, N.C., rained out, Starks and Gobrecht Motorsports ventured to Cherokee Speedway for the weekend finale. He advanced from fourth to second place in a heat race before maneuvering from third to second in the main event.

"It went really well," he said. "I was really comfortable in the car. It was my longest offseason. I wasn't sure how quick I'd react, but we picked up right where we left off last year. Everything was comfortable and the car was fast. I was disappointed to not get the win, but it was a great night.

"I got to second real quick and settled in pretty good. Johnny (Bridges) was setting a good pace. I knew that we were faster and needed a little time to get by him, but it seemed like every five laps we'd have a caution. It'd take four laps to get to his bumper after each restart and every time we'd run a few laps we'd have a caution. Our longest run was with seven laps to go. We were at his bumper at the checkered flag and just needed one more lap."

Starks finished second by less than one tenth of a second.

"I wanted to get in traffic, but it didn't play out that way," he said. "Sometimes that's how races go. You take what you can get from it."

Starks shifts his focus to the Knoxville Raceway season opener this Saturday. The team will take part in Friday's practice night at the half-mile oval in Knoxville, Iowa, prior to Saturday's competition.

"I'm really excited to race regularly at Knoxville this year," he said. "It will be a great challenge. Hopefully we can get off to a strong start with a good result on Saturday."

QUICK RESULTS -

April 6 - Cherokee Speedway in Gaffney, S.C. - Heat race: 2 (4); Feature: 2 (3).

SEASON STATS -

1 race, 0 wins, 1 top five, 1 top 10, 1 top 15, 1 top 20

UP NEXT -

Saturday at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa

MEDIA LINKS -

Website: http://www.TreyStarksRacing.com

Twitter: https://twitter.com/Starks55Trey

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TreyStarksRacing?fref=ts

APPAREL -

Starks has t-shirts and hoodies for sale at http://www.TreyStarksRacing.com .

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT - Golf Cart Services

Golf Cart Services is one of the largest E-Z-GO distributors in the country. The family owned business, which is located in New Oxford, Pa., and has been in business approximately 50 years, sells new and used golf carts. It also offers rentals and does repairs. For more information, visit http://www.GolfCartServices.com .

"I want to thank Golf Cart Services for its support of our team," Starks said. "They are a huge part of our program and I can't wait to get their logo in Victory Lane."

Gobrecht Motorsports would also like to thank E-Z-GO, J&J Auto Racing, Champion Brands, Fibreworks Composites, FK Rod Ends, Moose Blocks, Brown & Miller Racing Solutions, Beer Hill Gang, Gettysburg Rental Center, Gardy's Enterprises, Baker Door Company, Moose Lodge 720, Pancho's Racing Products, Pro Shocks, Auto Meter, KSE Racing Products, Fel-Pro, Taylor Ignition Wires, Miller Welders, K&N Filters, Mettec, Bell Helmets, AL Driveline, DMI, Champion Spark Plugs, ISC Racers Tape, Schroth Racing, HMS Motorsports, King Racing Products, Kinsler Fuel Injection, All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads, Ultra Lite Brakes & Components, Security Race Products, Benner's Butcher Shoppe and Darwin L. Martin Trucking for their continued support.

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April 8, 2019

Ashton Winger Records Runner-Up Finish in the Donnie Tanner Memorial
Set for Schaeffer’s Oil Spring Nationals Double Shot

Hampton, Georgia (04/08/19) – After seeing his initial plans to compete with the Durrence Layne Dirt Late Model Series washed away by Mother Nature, Ashton Winger was presented with the opportunity to pilot Jimmy Waldrop’s No. 9 Winsupply/ Johnny Doan Plumbing Late Model in the annual Donnie Tanner Memorial at East Bay Raceway Park. Not only did Winger graciously accept the offer, but he also almost picked up the $5,000 victory.

After leading the first five laps, Winger ultimately finished second behind race winner, Devin Dixon.

“First and foremost, I want to thank Jimmy Waldrop for asking me to drive his car. It was an unbelievable opportunity for me,” Winger commented. “He and his crew gave me an awesome racecar, and I really thought we had a chance to win it but just came up short. Devin [Dixon] drove a great race, and I congratulate him on the win. I sure hate running second, but if you’re going to do it, there’s now shame in it coming to a guy like Devin.”

Ashton Winger made a guest appearance in Jimmy Waldrop’s No. 9 Late Model on Saturday  night at East Bay Raceway Park (Gibsonton, Florida) during the annual running of the Donnie Tanner Memorial. With 26 competitors entered, Winger earned the pole position for the feature via preliminary action.

Ashton led the first five circuits of the 50 lapper before relinquishing the top spot. Over the next several laps, Winger, Dixon, Travis Varnadore and Jeff Matthews battled for the lead. Winger ultimately settled into a runner-up finish behind Dixon. Steve Mathis Jr., Travis Varnadore and Jeff Mathews completed the Top-5 at the checkered flag.

For full results from the event, please visit www.ebrp.co .

This weekend – April 12-13 – Ashton returns to the driver’s seat o his Johnny Doan Plumbing #12 Franklin Enterprises/ The Realty Queen & Team/ XR1 Rocket Chassis Super Late Model in a pair of Schaeffer’s Oil Spring Nationals events.

On Friday night he makes his debut at Clay Valley Speedway (Coeburn, Virginia), where a $4,000 top prize will be on the line, while Saturday will find him battling for a $10,000 winner’s check at Smoky Mountain Speedway (Maryville, Tennessee).

For more information on the events, please visit www.SouthernNationalsSeries.com .
 
Ashton Winger would like to thank all of his marketing partners, which include Textron Off Road, Keyser Manufacturing, Integra Racing Shocks & Springs, Boydbilt Fabrication Spring-Pro, Collins Signs, Turkey Creek Snacks, Franklin Enterprises, The Realty Queen & Team, Johnny Doan Plumbing, Rocket Chassis, Advanced Technology Motorsports, FK Rod Ends, CSR Aluminum Fabrication, Will Kinzer Foundation for Autism Research, Wilwood Disc Brakes, Off Axis Paint, O.H. Hendricks Sheet Metal, Hoosier Tire South, VP Racing Fuels, Schaeffer’s Racing Oil, RSD Enterprises, 2 Brothers Motorsports, Racing Radio, Stealth Racing Carburetors, Fast Shafts, K&N Racing Filters, Integra MX Springs, GW Performance, J&C Properties and MSR Mafia Marketing & PR Services.

For the latest information on Ashton Winger, please visit his internet home at www.AshtonWinger.com as well as his social media channels at facebook.com/AshtonWingerRacing12 .

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April 8, 2019

Cory Hedgecock Overcomes Adversity for UCRA Triumph at I-75 Raceway
Sweetheart Race at 411 Motor Speedway Up Next

Loudon, Tennessee (04/08/19) – The past month has been a trying time for Cory Hedgecock and his racing program. From mechanical failures to crashes Cory and his team have battled it all. On Saturday night, Hedgecock was able to overcome the recent trend of adversity by scoring the $2,500 victory with the United Championship Racing Alliance (UCRA).  

The victory marked his second of 2019, and first since early February in his Cushman #23 K&P Used Cars/ Five Star Hyundai/ XR1 Rocket Chassis/ Eagle Racing Engine entry.

“It was starting to feel like we were never going to get that monkey off our back. Honestly, even though it ended well, we started the night with struggles on Saturday night with a flat tire in qualifying,” Hedgecock noted. “This team didn’t give up though, and we bounced back to get the win. Hopefully this is a sign of things to come. Thanks to my family, my team, my sponsors and all of my fans for not giving up on me.”

On Saturday night Cory hopped behind the wheel of his Crate Late Model entry for the United Championship Racing Alliance (UCRA) sanctioned program at I-75 Raceway (Sweetwater, Tennessee). With 26 cars on hand for the Spring-Loaded 40, Hedgecock suffered a flat tire in qualifying, which left him starting ninth in his heat race.

A ninth-to-second run in heat race action locked him into the sixth-starting spot for the main event. Reeling in his third-straight, Spring-Loaded 40 victory, Cory took the lead on lap 31 and then outran Jesse Lowe in the closing laps of the 40-lapper. The victory marked his second of the season and rewarded the Tennessee driver with a $2,500 payday. Trevor Sise, Michael Courtney, and Rod Carroll trailed the leaders to the checkers.

Cory opened his weekend in Super Late Model action on Thursday night at Volunteer Speedway (Bulls Gap, Tennessee), where he finished 18th in the 40-lap, ULTIMATE Series feature. Friday night found Hedgecock finishing 21st with the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series (LOLMDS) at 411 Motor Speedway.

For more results from these events, please visit www.UltimateSupers.com , www.LucasDirt.com and www.UCRARacing.com .

Cory Hedgecock would like to thank all of his sponsors, which include Cushman, Valley Transport, Rocket Chassis, Schoenfeld Headers, Five Star Hyundai, Eagle Racing Engines, K&P Used Cars, Transport One, Budget Transmissions, Valley Transport, VP Racing Fuels, VooDoo Technology, Timeless Memories Photography, Hoosier Racing Tires, CFYA, Renegade Reach, Wells Racing Photography, Strange Oval Racing, High Velocity Heads, 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, 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 .

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April 8, 2019

Rodney Sanders Wires USMTS Foes at JMS for $3,000 Victory
Cajun Clash at Ark-La-Tex Speedway Next

Happy, Texas (04/08/19) – Rodney Sanders led every lap of Friday night’s United States Modified Touring Series (USMTS) event at Mississippi’s Jackson Motor Speedway to claim his second win of 2019. The victory in his Wichita Tank Racing No. 20 Kenny’s Tile/ ARMI Contractors/ MB Customs Modified was worth $3,000 and marked his second triumph of 2019.

“The race track definitely had some character so you had to stay up on the wheel,” Sanders noted. “Anytime you can get a win it’s a good night, and this one was especially good since the other two races got rained out. Hopefully, weather will be better for this weekend at Ark-La-Tex Speedway. It’s a fun place, and I always enjoy racing there.”

Friday night saw Rodney Sanders return to action with the United States Modified Touring Series (USMTS) at Jackson Motor Speedway (Byram, Mississippi). In a field of 27 cars, Sanders advanced four spots in his heat race to place third.

Earning the fourth-starting position for the opening night feature, Rodney jumped out to an early lead. He paced the field throughout the event, and then survived a late-race challenge from Zack VanderBeek in the closing laps to capture his second win of the season and a $3,000 payday. VanderBeek, Terry Phillips, Timothy Culp, and Logan Robertson completed the Top-5 finishers in the 30-lap affair.

Saturday and Sunday’s events at Whynot Motorsports Par and Magnolia Motor Speedway fell victim to rain.

Rodney currently leads the USMTS National Championship standings. For complete standing as well as full results, please visit www.USMTS.com .

Sanders and the rest of the USMTS traveling contingent will hope for better weather this weekend – April 11-13 – as they head to Ark-La-Tex Speedway (Vivian, Louisiana) for the seventh annual Cajun Clash.

The event is headlined by a $10,000-to-win finale.
 
Rodney Sanders would like to thank all of his sponsors including Wichita Tank Racing, Armi, Swan Energy, Mesilla Valley Transportation, S&S Fishing and Rental, Kenny’s Tile, MB Customs, Hatfield Race Engines, Hibner Logging, Bergman Tax and Accounting, Paulson Rock Products, Integra Shocks, Swift Springs, FK Rod Ends, CMD Race Shocks, Wehrs Machine, 87 Automotive, Keyser Manufacturing, Allstar Performance, Speedway Motors, Beyea Headers, Rodney Sanders Racing, Day Motorsports, Driven Race Oil, C&R Radiators, Real Wheels, Palmer Painting, Deatherage Opticians, Wilwood Brakes, PEM Rearends, Winning Edge Carburetors, VP Race Fuels, McCartney Welding, Simpson Race Products and MSRMafia.com Marketing Services.

For more information on Rodney Sanders, please visit www.RodneySandersRacing.net .

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April 8, 2019

Austin Horton Lands in Limited Late Model Victory Lane at Senoia
First Win of 2019 Registered for Georgia Competitor

Newnan, Georgia (04/08/19) – Austin Horton conquered his first feature event of the 2019 campaign on Saturday night at Senoia Raceway. The triumph came behind the wheel of his Vape’s Gone Wild #16 Wood Motorsports/ Orr’s Towing/ Super K Express/ XR1 Rocket Chassis by Clint Smith/ Bobby Thomas Racing Engine Limited Late Model and was worth $1,000.

“It feels great to get our first win of the year, and the first with this particular car,” Horton commented. “I feel like I’ve let a couple of wins get away from me so far this year, so it was definitely a confidence booster to get the win. It was also really nice to get to race close to home with so many friends and family around. Last but not least I want to thank Bobby Thomas for providing with an awesome powerplant for the event. That engine ran flawless all night.”

Austin entered the $1,000-to-win, K-Mac Electric Limited Late Model event on Saturday night at Senoia Raceway (Senoia, Georgia). A stout field of 21 competitors registered for action, and via preliminary action Horton earned the pole for the feature event. He went on to capitalize on his starting spot to lead every lap of the finale.

Travis Pennington, Dalton Cook, Russ Ogletree and Dusty Jones completed the Top-5 finishers at the 3/8-mile oval.

Full results are available at www.SenoiaRaceway.com .

Austin is currently on the road attending training classes for his job. As a result, his next event is currently up in the air. Please point your browser to www.AustinHorton16.com to keep track of the latest team plans.

Austin Horton would like to thank his marketing partners, which Super K Express, Orr’s Towing, Vapes Gone Wild, GW Performance, Rocket Chassis by Clint Smith Racing, Gary’s Pulp & Logging Inc., Allstar Graphix, McKoon’s, Horton’s Inc. and MSR Mafia Marketing & PR Services.

For the latest information on Austin Horton, please visit www.AustinHorton16.com .

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April 8, 2019

Donald McIntosh Finishes Second with LOLMDS at 411 Motor Speedway
Schaeffer’s Oil Spring Nationals Doubleheader on Tap

Dawsonville, Georgia (04/08/19) – Donald McIntosh piloted his Blount Motorsports No. 7 Ole Ben Franklin Motors/ Stowers Cat/ XR1 Rocket Chassis/ Vic Hill Racing Engine Super Late Model to a runner-up finish with the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series (LOLMDS) on Friday night at 411 Motor Speedway.

The second-place run marked his best, career finish with the tour.

“Our car was pretty good, and we got in lapped traffic and I started getting excited because we were catching him [Ross Bailes]. I just couldn’t quite get to the lead, but man I’m still thrilled to finish second,” McIntosh said following the LOLMDS feature at 411 Motor Speedway. “I’m blessed to be back with Blount Motorsports, and we are really gaining some momentum. To start back where I did and to run up front with the Lucas Oil guys is just awesome.”

Thursday night saw Donald McIntosh in action at Volunteer Speedway (Bulls Gap, Tennessee), where he was behind the wheel of the Blount Excavating No. 7 Super Late Model entry for the Ultimate Southeast Series sanctioned Spring Thaw.

With 23 cars on hand, McIntosh locked his spot into the opening night feature with a fourth-place finish in his heat race. Coming one spot shy of a Top-5 finish, Donald improved four positions to place sixth.

The following night, McIntosh traveled to 411 Motor Speedway (Seymour, Tennessee) for the Tennessee’s Action Track 50. In a field of 29 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series (LOLMDS) entries, McIntosh laid down the fastest time in his qualifying group before placing second in his heat behind Dale McDowell.

Earning the sixth-starting position for the $12,000-to-win A-Main, Donald gained four spots to reel in a runner-up finish behind Ross Bailes with Jimmy Owens, Jonathan Davenport, and Dale McDowell completing the Top-5 finishers. The finish marked the best of his career with the LOLMDS.

For full results from these events, please visit www.UltimateSupers.com and www.LucasDirt.com .

The upcoming weekend – April 12-13 – will take Donald into battle in a pair of Schaeffer’s Oil Spring Nationals events. On Friday night a $4,000-to-win program is set for Clay Valley Speedway (Coeburn, Virginia), while Saturday evening brings the team to Smoky Mountain Speedway (Maryville, Tennessee) for a $10,000-to-win race.

Donald currently sits second in the latest series points. For the complete standings as well as more information on the events, please visit www.SouthernNationalsSeries.com .

For more information on the weekend’s festivities, please visit www.SouthernNationalsSeries.com .
Donald McIntosh would like to thank his marketing partners, which include Stowers (CAT) Machinery Corp., Blount Excavating, Motion Control Suspension, Massey Electric, Turner Hydraulics, Ole Ben Franklin Motors, Food City, The Wine and Spirits Cellar and MSRMafia.com Marketing Services.

For the latest information on Donald McIntosh, please visit www.DonaldMcIntoshRacing.com .

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

It's All 'Gravy' for Sides Motorsports During World of Outlaws Stop in Arizona

Inside Line Promotions - QUEEN CREEK, Ariz. (April 8, 2019) - Sides Motorsports added a little 'Gravy' to its plate last weekend.

Crew member Stephen Fairfield, who earned the nickname 'Gravy' thanks to a special moment during a dinner outing last year, piloted a second Sides Motorsports entry on Friday at USA Raceway in Tucson, Ariz., during the Wildcat Shootout.

"Some of the tracks we go to we have low car counts so someone needs to bring down a backup car to make sure we're in the three-heat format," Jason Sides said. "We did that and had him drive it on Friday. It was his first time starting a sprint car."

While Sides and Fairfield both ended the night early in the main event, the internet was won as everyone hopped on the 'Gravy' boat.

The team went back to one car the ensuing night at Arizona Speedway during the Arizona Desert Shootout. Sides qualified 15th quickest, placed sixth in a heat race and advanced two positions to end 16 th in the main event.

"The race track was kind of narrow and you couldn't do a lot of passing, but the bottom was decent," he said. "We were a little tight the first few laps and then it got going good. The leaders got to me. I stayed on the bottom and all of the sudden the bottom came to us. We pulled away from Sheldon (Haudenschild) and passed a couple of cars. The car got better toward the end of the night and we made some gains."

This week's challenge is the Texas Outlaw Nationals on Friday and Saturday at Devil's Bowl Speedway in Mesquite, Texas.

"We've had some really good runs there," Sides said. "We're definitely looking forward to getting back toward the Midwest and to some tracks where we've had some better runs on."

QUICK RESULTS -

April 5 - USA Raceway in Tucson, Ariz. - Qualifying: 8; Heat race: 4 (3); Feature: 20 (11).

April 6 - Arizona Speedway in Queen Creek, Ariz. - Qualifying: 15; Heat race: 6 (5); Feature: 16 (18).

SIDES MOTORSPORTS SEASON STATS -

21 races, 0 wins, 2 top fives, 5 top 10s, 6 top 15s, 13 top 20s

UP NEXT -

Friday and Saturday at Devil's Bowl Speedway in Mesquite, Texas, for the Texas Outlaw Nationals with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series

Contact: Shawn Miller

Inside Line Promotions

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Swindell and Thone Motorsports Kicking Off Season This Weekend in Texas With World of Outlaws

Inside Line Promotions - GERMANTOWN, Tenn. (April 8, 2019) - It's been a busy offseason for Sammy Swindell, who built two new race cars for Thone Motorsports.

The team is slated to kick off its 2019 campaign this Friday and Saturday at Devil's Bowl Speedway in Mesquite, Texas, during the Texas Outlaw Nationals with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series.

"We built two new Maxim cars and made some changes with the trailer with how things are laid out," Swindell said. "It was putting a whole lot of stuff together to be organized the way I've done it in the past.

"It's pretty much the same car I ran for the Zimbardi's in New York. At the All Star shows we didn't finish outside the top three and won about half the races I've run in so I have an idea where to start. It's just like the car Kevin (Swindell) runs so he can give me some feedback, too, and I can help him so it'll make it better for both of us."

Swindell noted that the team anticipates a schedule of 40-to-50 races - all in the 410ci winged sprint car division - beginning this weekend at the half-mile Texas oval. Swindell has a dozen World of Outlaws wins at the track, where he's been victorious in the 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2000s and 2010s.

"It definitely makes it easier to start there," he said. "I've got a lot of laps there and won a lot of races there in the 360 and the 410 stuff. There's a couple of things that make the track different. It's more like a D shape than an oval. Some people get it and some people don't. It's unique in itself. Having the experience and laps will definitely help."

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Friday and Saturday at Devil's Bowl Speedway in Mesquite, Texas, for the Texas Outlaw Nationals with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series

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