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June 5, 2017

Howard Moore Makes History on Saturday Night

Memphis, Tennessee (06/05/17) – Howard Moore enjoyed a great night of racing on Saturday evening at St. Francois County Raceway (Farmington, Missouri). By the time that the final checkered flag of the night had dropped, the 20-year-old from Memphis had made history.

Not only did the pilot of the Lawn Jox #40 Maxim Chassis Sprint Car get his first win of 2017, but he also scored his first-career 410 c.i. Sprint Car feature win.

Even better, he simultaneously accomplished both feats in thrilling fashion.

Despite a late-afternoon rain shower, the program moved forward at the clay oval as a solid field of 26 entries set their sights on topping the night's feature event.

After winning his heat race from the 3rd-starting position, Howard advanced from 5th to 3rd in the dash, which locked him into the 3rd-starting spot for the feature.

During the race's first half, Howard battled for the 2nd position before ultimately taking control of the spot as he began to focus on erasing the straightaway lead held by Joey Montgomery.

As the duo worked through lapped traffic, Howard began catching Montgomery. Exiting the final corner on the final lap Moore made a daring move to claim the win by a matter of inches.

"It was an incredibly close finish, and I feel for Joey [Montgomery] because I know how bad it stings to come that close to winning," Howard said. "So many people helped make this win possible, and I can't thank them all enough for their support. Having my family in Victory Lane meant so much, and hopefully this is the first of many wins to come."

Full results from the events from the event are available at www.SFCRaceway.com .

Howard’s plans for the upcoming weekend are still up in the air as he is still waiting to get his 360 c.i. engine back from the builder. If it’s not ready in time for the weekend, Moore may resume action with his 410 c.i. Keep your browser pointed to www.HowardMooreRacing.com to stay abreast of the latest team plans.

Howard Moore would like to thank all of his sponsors including Lawn Jox, Stinson’s Industrial Senter Farms, Engler Machine & Tool, Ronnie’s Hot Rods, Spanky’s Hot Rods & Customs, ROCKHARD Power Coating, Momentum Racing Suspension, Hinchman Racewear, Mr. Roy Young, Mr. David Berryman, William & Dovie Huckaby SPEC Racing Engines, Dynamic Electric, Butlerbuilt, Huggins Cams, KDN Promotions, Swindell Bleeders, DGS Motorsports, Xtreme Race Graphics, and MSRMafia.com Marketing Services.

Howard Moore is always looking for new sponsors and marketing partners. For more information on joining the team as well as the latest news and updates, please visit www.HowardMooreRacing.com .

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Ben Shelton (msrmafia@gmail.com)
June 5, 2017

Cory Hedgecock Breaks Out the Broom at Dixie

Loudon, Tennessee (06/05/17) – A double winner’s payday in one night was just too tempting for Cory Hedgecock to bypass on Saturday night at Dixie Speedway. The Tennessee racer made history by becoming the first driver to win a NeSmith Dirt Late Model Series feature and a Chevrolet Performance Super Late Model feature on the same night.

“We had never set foot on the property before at Dixie Speedway and to sweep both features is just awesome!” Hedgecock enthusiastically stated. “My guys are beyond amazing, and I’ve been incredibly lucky to get hooked up with the most amazing people this year.”

He concluded by saying, “I can't thank everyone enough. I want to thank all our sponsors and people that contribute, including Cushman, Eagle Racing Engines, Valley Transport, Transport One, Renegade Fuels and Lubricants, K&P Used Cars, Five Star Hyundai, Timeless Memories Photography, VooDoo Technologies, my wife, dad, mom, my grandad Mike and everyone that helps.”

Pulling double duty in the Dixie Doubleheader Nationals, Cory Hedgecock invaded to Dixie Speedway (Woodstock, Georgia) on Saturday night for both the NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series event and the Chevrolet Performance Super Late Model Series sanctioned contest.

It marked Hedgecock’s first time to ever see the facility.

Laying down the fastest time overall in both classes in qualifying, Hedgecock earned the pole position for both features. Battling for the $2,500-to-win School’s Out Bash, Cory took the lead on the drop of the green flag and never let go, capturing his eleventh win of the season in the NeSmith Dirt Late Model Series finale.

In Chevrolet Performance Super Late Model Series competition, Hedgecock took over the lead on the opening lap and despite battling mechanical issues he paced the field for all 50 circuits, reeling in his 12th win on the year and a $3,000 payday.

Cory continues to lead the NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series point standings and is just a few markers out of the lead in the second position in the Chevrolet Performance Super Late Model Series standings. For full results from these events, please visit www.NeSmithRacing.com and www.525SuperSeries.com .

This Saturday, June 10 will find Cory competing in familiar territory as he chases a $4,000 top prize with the NeSmith Dirt Late Model Series at 411 Motor Speedway (Seymour, Tennessee). For more information on the event, please visit www.NeSmithRacing.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, Renegade Racing Fuels, VooDoo Technology, Timeless Memories Photography, Hoosier Racing Tires, CFYA, Fastlane Signs & Graphics, 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, Simpson Race Products, 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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Contact: Ben Shelton (msrmafia@gmail.com)
June 5, 2017

Shane Clanton Tames the Taz; Preps for the Dirt Late Model Dream

Zebulon, Georgia (06/05/17) –Shane Clanton increased his 2017-win tally to six behind the wheel of his Weldbank Energy #25 Super K Express/ Capital Race Car/ Penske Shocks/ Clements Racing Engine Super Late Model on Friday evening at Tazewell Speedway. The World of Outlaws (WoO) Craftsman Late Model Series victory was worth $10,000.

“We were just biding our time waiting for the checkered flag to come out,” said Clanton. “Our car has been working real good the past month and that just shows what hard work that Penske and Ronny Crooks, Aaron and Nick and all of them guys have done to get me back on top here. Thanks to them and all of my great sponsors for their support.”

Shane Clanton picked back up with the World of Outlaws (WoO) Craftsman Late Model Series on Friday night at Tazewell Speedway (Tazewell, Tennessee) with the Ray Varner 50. In a field of 21 entires, Clanton followed up the second fastest time overall behind Jimmy Owens with a heat race win. Earning the 2nd-starting position for the feature via the redraw, Shane took control of the lead on the opening lap and never let go, leading all 50 circuits en route to his sixth win of the season and a $10,000 payday. Jimmy Owens, Ricky Weiss, Chris Madden, and Brandon Sheppard completed the Top 5 finishers.

Saturday night took the team to Senoia Raceway (Senoia, Georgia) for the 3rd annual Billy Clanton Classic, which paid homage to Shane’s late father. Starting the night by setting fast time in qualifications, Clanton backed up his strong start by winning his heat race. The redraw for the 50-lap finale awarded him with the 3rd-starting spot for the 50-lap affair. He would race in the Top 5 throughout the finale before streaking under the checkered flag in the 4th position behind Brandon Sheppard, Tyler Erb, and Eric Wells.

Despite not getting the win, Clanton was all smiles after the feature was completed as he thought about his late father.

“It’s hard to be up here and him not being with me and he has been gone for a couple of years now,” said Clanton. “As long as we can live his life like we’re doing and just honor him as much as we can. He’s done a lot for the racing in the south east. It’s an honor to be here tonight.”

Shane has climbed to fourth in the latest World of Outlaws point standings. Full results from the weekend are available at www.WoOLMS.com .

Shane now turns his attention to the 23rd running of the Dirt Late Model Dream at Eldora Speedway (Rossburg, Ohio), which will be held this Thursday-Saturday. Clanton won the $100,000 top prize in 2012, and is one of seven drivers to have one this event and the World 100. Action opens on Thursday with twin $5,000-to-win features, while Friday will see twin $10,000-to-win features contested. Saturday will see a huge finale, posting a $100,000 top prize to the victor. For those unable to attend you can watch every lap of action live on the pay-per-view broadcast at www.DirtOnDirt.com or www.EldoraSpeedway.com .

Shane Clanton would like to thank all of his sponsors including Weldbank Energy, Capital Race Cars, Cooper’s Country Meat Packers, Super K Express, Clements Racing Engines, VP Racing Fuels, Hoosier Tire South, QA1, Keyser Manufacturing, Southern Fibernet Inc., Quarter Master, Bert Transmission, Weld Racing, Five Star Stock Car Bodies, Bulldog Rear Ends, Cizmar Racing, CV Products, Brown & Miller Racing Solutions, Simpson Race Products, Penske Shocks, Beyea Custom Headers, Sweet Manufacturing, Peterson Fluid Systems, Driven Oil, Wilwood Brakes, Braille Batteries, Slavic Graphics and Apparel, and MSRMafia.com Marketing Services.

For more information on Shane Clanton, please visit www.ShaneClanton25.com .