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Contact: Ben Shelton (msrmafia@gmail.com)
August 17, 2020

Parker Martin Prepped for Pair of Pennsylvania WoO Weekend Events
Set to Invade Lincoln Speedway and Williams Grove Speedway

MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. (08/17/20) – 16-year-old Parker Martin is set for arguably the most ambitious weekend of his young career this weekend. The Georgian plans to travel north to Pennsylvania’s Lincoln Speedway and Williams Grove Speedway, where he’ll compete with the World of Outlaws (WoO) Morton Buildings Late Model Series in his Martin’s Industrial No. 6jr PMR Aviation / Race Day Engineering / Longhorn Chassis / Custom Race Engine Super Late Model.

“I feel like in order for me to become a better driver, I need to compete with the best. I know I need as many laps as I can get, anytime that I can get them. Making laps with the best drivers in the sport is a definite added advantage,” Parker said. “Just got to thank my dad for giving me this opportunity as well as my mom, sisters, and girlfriend for their great support.”

Parker has competed in a wide array of Super Late Model and Crate Late Model events thus far into the 2020 campaign. He’s entered eight WoO events thus far this season and while he’s yes to qualify for a feature event with the series, has made gains with each race. Martin hopes to continue to continue his learning this weekend at a pair of famed, Pennsylvania ovals.

Action opens on Thursday, August 20 at Abbottstown’s Lincoln Speedway. The Billy Vacek / Huey Wilcoxon Memorial presented by Viper Motorsports posts a $12,000 top prize. Then on Friday, August 21 Martin will make his debut at the historic Williams Grove Speedway (Mechanicsburg, Maryland) in a $10,000-to-win affair.

“We’ve got a big challenge in front of us this weekend, but I couldn’t be more excited,” Martin continued. “I want to say a special thanks to my crew chief, Cole Exum and team engineer, Neal Lewis for continuing to bust their tails and believe in me. I’ve been off my game this past month, but I think we are turning the corner, and I hope to show it this weekend.”

For more information on the weekend’s slate, please visit www.WoOLMS.com .

Parker Martin would like to thank all of his marketing partners, which include: Martin's Industrial, PMR Aviation, Race Day Engineering, Fox Shocks, South Eastern Performance, Willy’s Carburetors, Custom Race Engines, Hoosier Tire South, and MSR Mafia Marketing Services.

For more information on Parker Martin Racing, visit the team’s official website at www.ParkerMartinRacing.com .

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Hagar Charges Through Field to Post Seventh-Place Result at I-30 Speedway

Inside Line Promotions - LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (Aug. 17, 2020) - Derek Hagar was on pace to contend for a victory at I-30 Speedway last Saturday.

Unfortunately, contact stymied his run for a second straight triumph at the bullring during an ASCS Sprint Week presented by Smiley's Racing Products event.

"We definitely had a winning car, but due to the circumstances we had to go to the back," he said. "We drove through there and got a seventh-place finish, but we had a car capable of winning."

Hagar led the first few laps of the feature before another driver made contact entering turn three. The duo slid up the track, but both drivers kept going as the caution flag was waved.

"Once he hit me in the left rear and turned me he didn't let off the gas," Hagar said. "That's what upset me the most. He was beating the rear bumper off the car before that. He got underneath me one time and as the caution came out he wheel banged me. We both got sent to the back and had to put on a bigger show."

Hagar restarted at the rear of the field and hustled his way to a seventh-place finish. It marked his eighth top 10 in 10 starts this season.

It was an efficient night for Hagar, who qualified 20th quickest overall and third in his group. He placed second in a heat race and won a dash to garner the outside front row starting position for the main event.

"We had a car that could have won the race so those are the frustrating ones that you feel got away," he said.

Hagar is planning on competing with the USCS Series this Friday at Lexington 104 Speedway in Lexington, Tenn., and Saturday at Riverside International Speedway in West Memphis, Ark. He has a sprint car win at Lexington 104 Speedway and a midget victory at Riverside International Speedway this season.

QUICK RESULTS -

Aug. 15 - I-30 Speedway in Little Rock, Ark. - Qualifying: 20; Heat race: 2 (2); Dash: 1 (1); Feature: 7 (2).

SEASON STATS -

10 races, 4 wins, 6 top fives, 8 top 10s, 8 top 15s, 10 top 20s

UP NEXT -

Friday at Lexington 104 Speedway in Lexington, Tenn., and Saturday at Riverside International Speedway in West Memphis, Ark., with the USCS Series

MEDIA LINKS -

Website: http://www.DerekHagarRacing.com

Twitter: https://twitter.com/HagarDerek

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT - J&J Auto Racing

Located in McKenzie, Tenn., J&J Auto Racing has manufactured sprint car chassis and racing parts for more than 40 years. For more information, visit http://www.JandJAutoRacing.com .

"They've been in the family since J&J Auto Racing started building cars," Hagar said. "My stepdad's dad owned race cars back in the Riverside days. They are good, safe, dependable race cars and great people to deal with."

Hagar would like to thank Dynotech Performance, B&D Towing and Recovery, Summit Truck Group, Fragola Performance Systems, FK Rod Ends, Killer Coatings, Petra Construction, Administrative Consulting Services, Hedger Brothers Ready Mix, Xtreme Race Graphics, Southern Collision Centre, Hedger Brothers Ready Mix, Jeff's Heating and Cooling, ButlerBuilt Professional Seat Systems, Weld Wheels, DHR Suspension, Hinchman Racewear, Wix Filters, Wings Unlimited, Valvoline and Ti64 for their continued support.

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Carney II Claims ASCS Sprint Week Race at Caney Valley and Places Fifth in Event Standings

Inside Line Promotions - NASHVILLE, Ark. (Aug. 17, 2020) - The ASCS Sprint Week presented by Smiley's Racing Products was a success for John Carney II, who won a race and finished fifth in the championship standings out of the 90-plus drivers who raced during the six-day, six-race spectacle.

The SawBlade.com Xiphos saw blade and Danny Sander Construction sponsored driver kicked off the competition last Tuesday at Lakeside Speedway in Kansas City, Kan., where he charged from 19th to 12th in the A Main. It was the second-most positions gained in the feature.

Carney II used that momentum to capture his first ASCS triumph of the season on Wednesday at Caney Valley Speedway in Caney, Kan. He won a heat race, a dash and the main event.

"The track started off so dry," he said. "I knew being at the front of the field was critical. Winning the heat was good and winning the dash was the ultimate. I knew I needed to get into turn one leading it and then I could control the tempo of the race in the feature. We did that and then it was about staying out of trouble with lapped cars and keeping my tires under myself.

"There were over 90 teams that competed in the ASCS Sprint Week. To outrun everyone on one night was good. It helps with the confidence for the whole team. Everyone who supports the team wants to see us win so it was great."

Carney II maneuvered from 17th to seventh the ensuing night at 81 Speedway in Park City, Kan., where he garnered the Hard Charger Award for passing the most cars.

A 14th-place outing on Friday at Creek County Speedway in Sapulpa, Okla., and a charge from 20th to 13th on Saturday at I-30 Speedway in Little Rock, Ark., set the stage for Sunday's event finale at Diamond Park Speedway.

"On the third attempt to start the race I got hit by someone and they ran me up the wall," he said. "I was back to 11th and we had to climb our way back up with no cautions and no passing. We finished sixth.

"A similar thing happened in a heat race at 81 Speedway. We had an awesome car and if we could have been in a dash I think we could have won, but someone drove through us in the heat race. It was good to come out with a top 10, but those are the nights that get in your mind where you think you could have won."

Carney II was satisfied with surviving the grueling week with his car in one piece and several stout performances.

"We had a pretty good game plan," he said. "After each race we washed up, serviced the car and then drove to the track the next day. We stuck to a schedule so to speak every day. It made the most sense. It was in the 90s all week, but the heat index was over 100 every day. We didn't want to combat the heat six days in a row."

Carney II plans on racing this Thursday through Saturday at Dodge City Raceway Park in Dodge City, Kan., during the Lubbock Wrecker Service DCRP Sprint Car Nationals.

QUICK RESULTS -

Aug. 11 - Lakeside Speedway in Kansas City, Kan. - Qualifying: 20; Heat race: 5 (6); B Main: 3 (3); Feature: 12 (19).

Aug. 12 - Caney Valley Speedway in Caney, Kan. - Qualifying: 6; Heat race: 1 (3); Dash: 1 (1); Feature: 1 (2).

Aug. 13 - 81 Speedway in Park City, Kan. - Qualifying: 6; Heat race: 5 (6); B Main: 1 (2); Feature: 7 (17).

Aug. 14 - Creek County Speedway in Sapulpa, Okla. - Qualifying: 18; Heat race: 1 (2); Dash: 5 (5); Feature: 14 (9).

Aug. 15 - I-30 Speedway in Little Rock, Ark. - Qualifying: 1; Heat race: 7 (4); B Main: 2 (1); Feature: 13 (20).

Aug. 16 - Diamond Park Speedway in Nashville, Ark. - Qualifying: 2; Heat race: 3 (4); Dash: 4 (7); Feature: 6 (4).

SEASON STATS -

27 races, 5 wins, 8 top fives, 13 top 10s, 20 top 15s, 23 top 20s

UP NEXT -

Thursday through Saturday at Dodge City Raceway Park in Dodge City, Kan., for the Lubbock Wrecker Service DCRP Sprint Car Nationals

MEDIA LINKS -

Website: https://j2carney.com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/J2Carney

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

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT - Danny Sander Construction

Danny Sander Construction specializes in underground utility work. The company, which is based in El Paso, Texas, has been a locally owned and family run business for more than 40 years. For more information, visit http://www.DannySander.com.

"I've been friends with the Sander Family for 25 years," Carney II said. "We raced against each other and have been great friends for a long time. When I started the team three years ago he was one of the first people who wanted to help. It's been a lot of fun."

Carney would also like to thank SawBlade.com, Mesilla Valley Transportation, Burkham Contracting, South Plains Towing, CSR Garage, Jackson Compaction, Speedway Motors Racing Engines, Momentum Racing Suspensions, Raider Graphix and Tejas Motors for their continued support.

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