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October 9, 2018

Logan Roberson is Crowned the Fastrak World Champion
$20,000 Payday Earned for Efforts at Virginia Motor Speedway

Waynesboro, Virginia (10/09/18) – Logan Roberson piloted his Wynbridge Inc. #17 BTS Towing Service/ XR1 Rocket Chassis Late Model to a career win on Saturday night at Virginia Motor Speedway.

The 21-year-old racer conquered the finale for the Fastrak World Championship and received a $20,000 payday for his efforts. The victory also marked his first-career Fastrak Touring Series triumph.

“I don’t know what to say. Me and my dad work our butts off in the shop at night to come here to do this,” said Roberson. “To get my first Fastrak win against all these good guys … man, I don’t know. I am crying like a baby. I am just so excited. We are just a small-funded team, but we got it done tonight.”

Friday night found Logan Roberson competing at Virginia Motor Speedway (Jamaica, Virginia) in the opening round of the two-day FASTRAK World Championship.

Drawing 40 FASTRAK Racing Series entries, Roberson locked his spot into the opening night feature with a heat race victory. With $5,000 on the line, Logan dropped one spot in the 40-lapper to finish fourth behind Benji Hicks, Tyler Bare, and Brett Hamm with Matt Long rounding out the Top 5.

On Saturday evening, Logan followed up the third-fastest time in his qualifying group with a heat race win. Earning the outside-front-row position for the main event, Roberson overtook Jensen Ford for the lead on the fourth circuit and held off challenges for the top spot over the next 40 laps.

After losing the lead to Michael Brown on lap-51, Logan quickly regained the top spot on the next lap and held off Brown for the remaining eight circuits to capture his 13th win of the season. Topping Brown, Tyler Bare, Ross Bailes, and Matt Long at the line, Logan Roberson pocketed a $20,000 payday.

“I had to get up on the wheel late in the race after (Michael) Brown got the lead,” Roberson commented. “It’s going to take a while for this win to sink in. We’ve finished second on eight occasions with the Fastrak Series, so again to get our first win in this fashion means a lot. I want to thank each and every person who supports our program.”

For full results from the weekend, please visit www.FASTRAKRacing.com .

Logan will not be in action this weekend as he crews on his dad’s Super Late Model at Hagerstown Speedway. He’s currently unsure of when his next event will be. For the latest schedule information for Logan Roberson, please point your browser to www.LoganRoberson.com .

Race fans also make sure to check out the “Apparel” page at www.LoganRoberson.com to order the brand-new team shirts. Get them before they are gone!

Logan Roberson would like to thank his marketing partners, which include Wynbridge Inc., Cecil B. Arthur Beef Farm & Bucking Stock, Pancho’s Racing Products, Wells Custom Jeep, BTS Towing Service, Blue Ridge Treescape Service, Dirt Defender, Walker Arthur Racing, Beyea Custom Headers, Boyd Bilt, QA1, Keyser Manufacturing, All About Wraps, Rocket Chassis, Race 1, Kaylor’s Dirt Track Cams, Russ King Racing, Hoosier Tire by Terry Wilcher, Smiley’s Racing Enterprises, and MSRMafia.com Marketing Services.

For the latest information on Logan Roberson, please visit www.LoganRoberson.com as well the team’s social media channels at www.facebook.com/Loganrobersonracing/ and www.twitter.com/ThuggNasty17 .

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October 9, 2018

Ricky Weiss Ends 2018 Season on a High Note with 25th Victory
Claims Fifth-Career WISSOTA National Late Model Championship

Headingley, Manitoba, Canada (10/09/18) – After a stellar 2018 campaign it only seemed fitting that Ricky Weiss would win his final race of the season. The Canadian racer did just that by taking his Derrick’s Sandblasting #7w Sweet-Bloomquist Race Car/ Vic Hill Race Engine Late Model to Victory Lane on Saturday evening during the finale for the Minnesota Truck Headquarters Fall Classic at Ogilvie Raceway.

The win was his 25th of the season, and was worth $2,000. Even more, he officially clinched the 2018 WISSOTA National Late Model Championship. This marks the fifth time that Weiss has achieved the feat.

“For the second-straight week, the weather changed our initial plans, but it didn’t slow us down,” Weiss said. “We headed to Ogilvie Raceway on Saturday, and even though we had a good car, we had to really work for the win after starting seventh. I’ve had 20 plus wins in a year before, but never with wins of this caliber. The icing on the cake was clinching our fifth WISSOTA National Championship.

“This has been a dream season, and I can’t want to see what the 2019 season will hold. We’re already focused on getting things ready, and hopefully we can add a few more marketing partners so that maybe we can make a run at a national tour. I want to say a special thank you to everybody who made this incredible year possible.”

On Saturday night Ricky Weiss was one of 25 Wissota entries signed in at Ogilvie (Ogilvie, Minnesota) for the Minnesota Truck Headquarters Fall Classic. Dropping one spot in his heat, Weiss scored a runner-up finish behind Travis Budisalovich, which positioned him seventh on the starting grid for the feature.

Outrunning fourth-starting Pat Doar, Ricky Weiss charged to his 25th win of the season, which came over Doar, Travis Budisalovich, Jesse Glenz, and John Kaanta. He pocketed a $2,000 payday for his 35-lap victory.

For more results from this event, please visit www.WISSOTA.org .

The 2018 season is now likely over for Weiss. He looks to open his 2019 season in early January during the 13th annual Wild West Shootout at FK Rod Ends Arizona Speedway. The miniseries will include six racing events held over the course of 10 days. For more information on the events, please visit www.WildWestShootout.net .

Ricky Weiss would like to thank his marketing partners and sponsors including Derrick's Sandblasting. A.I.E. Bell Mobility, Sweet Bloomquist Race Cars, RDW Recycling, Keewatin Truck Service, Team Red Line Graphix, Penske Racing Shocks, Turk Enterprises, Hawkeye Construction, Vic Hill Race Engines, Mark Brandt Trucking, Fastenal, Schaeffer’s Racing Oil, Go Lithium Batteries, Straight Ahead Ventures Inc., Allied Roofing Inc., FK Rod Ends, Metalz in Motion, FastShafts, Beyea Custom Headers, Arizona Sport Shirts, Wilwood, Swift Springs, and MSRMafia.com Marketing Services.

For more information on Ricky Weiss please visit his website at www.WeissRacing7.com .

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October 9, 2018

Kyle Strickler Turns Guest Appearance into Gumbo Nationals Victory
Mod Ace Receives $8,000 for Greenville Speedway Triumph

Batesville, Arkansas (10/09/18) – Gavin Landers turned over the driving duties of his Nutrien Ag Solutions #77 ASC Warranty/ Longhorn Race Car/ Durham Racing Engine Super Late Model to North Carolina’s Kyle Strickler for the weekend’s 12th annual Gumbo Nationals. The decision paid big dividends as Strickler raced to the $8,000 victory in the finale at the ¼-mile oval.

“It’s so hard to win Super Late Model events, especially when you haven’t really been in one in about four years,” Strickler commented. “I can’t thank Lance, Darla, and Gavin Landers enough for this opportunity. This is a dream come true. Gavin did a great job of tweaking on the car all weekend. I’ve never raced on this tire before, so I didn’t know how hard to go, but it all worked out. I’ve won some big-paying Modified races before, but this is the biggest win of my career.”

On Friday evening Kyle Strickler jumped behind the wheel of the Double L Motorsports #77 Super Late Model for the opening round of the 12th annual Gumbo Nationals at Greenville Speedway (Greenville, Mississippi).

Drawing 36 Mississippi State Championship Challenge Series (MSCCS) entries, Strickler locked his spot into the opening night feature with a third-place finish in his heat. Starting in 12th, Kyle dropped one position in the 40-lapper to place 13th.

Returning on Saturday night, Strickler registered a third-place finish in his heat race, which placed him 11th on the starting grid for the finale. After leading a lap earlier in the event, Strickler inherited the top spot late when the leader suffered a flat-tire. He went on to top Chad Thrash, Brian Rickman, B.J. Robinson, and Robbie Stuart at the line to pick up his first Super Late Model victory of the season and an $8,000 payday.

For more results from these events, please visit www.StateSeries.com .

The upcoming weekend – October 12-13 – Gavin Landers will return to the driver’s seat of his familiar #77 as he rolls into Lucas Oil Speedway (Wheatland, Missouri) for the fifth annual Lucas Oil Fall Classic. The event, which will be co-sanctioned by the COMP Cams Super Dirt Series and the Lucas Oil Midwest Late Model Racing Association, will see a $3,000 winner’s check on Friday and a $5,500 top prize on Saturday.

Gavin currently sits fourth in the COMP Cams Super Dirt Series point standings. For more results from the weekend’s events, please visit www.LucasOilSpeedway.com .

Gavin Landers would like to thank his marketing partners, which include Nutrien Ag Solutions, Spartan Mowers Mark Martin Automotive, ASC Warranty, Valvoline, Mega Plumbing of the Carolinas, Longhorn Chassis, Durham Racing Engines, Midwest Sheet Metal, Center Point Graphics, Canyon Incorporated, ROCKHARD Powder Coating, Bootlegger Inc., Sunoco, Arizona Sport Shirts, Strange Oval, Weld Racing, Sweet Manufacturing, Wilwood Disc Brake, Allstar Performance, FK Bearings, Bell Helmets, Racing Optics, Performance Bodies, Pyrotect Racing Cells, Hooker Harness, Team Peterson, Winters Performance, SRI Performance, Indocil Art, Hoosier Tire, Go Lithium Batteries, Butlerbuilt, Schoenfeld Headers, FastShafts, and MSRmafia.com Marketing Services.

The latest info on Gavin Landers can be found online at his official cyber home at www.GavinLanders.com or by visiting his social media channels at www.facebook.com/planetsevenseven and www.twitter.com/GavinLanders .

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October 9, 2018

Tyler Erb Wins Gumbo Nationals Opener at Greenville
Set to Return to Eldora Speedway this Weekend for the World 100

New Waverly, Texas (10/09/18) – Tyler Erb picked up his third-straight win of the season on Friday night at Greenville Speedway. The $4,000 triumph came behind the wheel of his New Point Lighting and Design Inc. #91 Roberts Bee Company/ XR1 Rocket Chassis/ Clements Racing Engine Super Late Model in the opening round of the 12th annual Gumbo Nationals.

“We started deep in the feature on Friday night, but we were able to get to the lead late and get the win,” Erb said. “On Saturday night I felt like we had a good chance at the win again, but electrical issues parked us early. I know I had a few drivers upset with me on Friday night because they thought I ran them dirty. I raced them as clean as I could. I hate they feel that way, but it is what it is. We’ll head up the road to Eldora this weekend and look to grab the big win.”

Friday night brought Tyler Erb to Greenville Speedway (Greenville, Mississippi) for the opening night of the 12th annual Gumbo Nationals. With 36 Super Late Models on hand, Tyler locked his spot into the opening night feature with a fourth-place finish in his heat race.

Rolling off 14th on the grid, Erb wheeled his way to the front in the 30-lapper to pick up his third-straight win and ninth overall on the season. Topping Brian Rickman, B.J. Robinson, Dane Dacus, and Eric Cooley at the line, Tyler was awarded a $4,000 payday for his efforts.

Retuning on Saturday night for the $8,000 top prize, Erb edged his way into the finale with a fourth-place finish in his heat. Starting in 15th, Tyler suffered electrical issues on lap-9 that prevented him from finishing the 70-lapper.

For more results from these events, please visit www.StateSeries.com .

This weekend – October 12-13 – the team will return to Eldora Speedway (Rossburg, Ohio), where he’ll compete in the final two nights of the 48th annual World 100. On Friday night the field will compete in twin $10,000-to-win features, while Saturday night’s finale will post a $51,000 top prize to go along with the coveted globe trophies.

For anyone unable to attend you can watch a live pay-per-view from both nights at www.DirtOnDirt.com and www.EldoraSpeedway.com .

Tyler Erb and Erb Racing would like to thank their sponsors including New Point Lighting and Design Inc., Roberts Bee Company, Keyser Manufacturing, Day Motorsports, Clements Racing Engines, QA1, Integra Racing Shocks, Champion Oil, JD’s Body Works, Tye Twarog Racing, KBC Graphics, Dirt Defender, Franklin Enterprises, Hoosier Tire South, Toste Construction, ASI Racewear, Dominator Race Products, Performance Race Engineering, Landrum Springs, Fragola Performance Systems, Powermaster Performance Starters & Alternators, Superior Bearing Supply, and MSRMafia.com Marketing Services.

For the latest information on Erb Racing, please visit www.TylerErb.com .

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October 9, 2018

Jesse Lowe Scores Crossville Speedway Win and Championship
Talladega Short Track Weekend with Durrence Layne Series Up Next

Crossville, Tennessee (10/09/18) – Jesse Lowe doubled up on Friday night at Crossville Speedway. Not only did he race his Xtreme Pressure Washing #5j Bennett Heating & Cooling Services/ Hampton Backhoe Services/ CVR Race Car Late Model to Victory Lane for the seventh time in 2018, but he also clinched the 2018 Track Championship.

“It’s no big secret that has been a trying year for our team, so to get seven wins and a championship means a lot to us,” Lowe commented. “We had a great night on Friday night, and then on Saturday night we had to fight just to get a transfer spot into the feature. This can be a humbling sport, but I had an absolutely great weekend.”

Jesse Lowe invaded Crossville Speedway (Crossville, Tennessee) on Friday evening for the championship night. Reeling in his seventh win of the season in the feature, Lowe topped Christian Hanger, Deke Waters, Michael Smith, and Floyd Turner at the line. Via his performance he also clinched the 2018 Crossville Speedway Track Championship as well.

The following night brought Jesse to Smoky Mountain Speedway (Maryville, Tennessee) for the Durrence Layne Dirt Late Model Series sanctioned, King of the Mountain Fall Classic. In a field of 33 cars, Jesse recorded the 13th-fastest time in his qualifying group, which relegated him to the B-Main. Locking the Top 6 into the show, Lowe edged his way into the finale with a sixth-place finish. With $4,000 on the line, Jesse Lowe improved seven spots in the 50-lap affair to finish 14th.

For more results from these events, please visit www.CrossvilleSpeedway.com and www.DurrenceLayneRacing.com .

The upcoming weekend – October 12-13 – will find Jesse entering a pair of Durrence Layne Late Model Series events at Talladega Short Track (Eastaboga, Alabama). Friday night posts a $2,000 winner’s check, while Saturday night will find a $2,500 top prize on the line.

Jesse Lowe would like to thank all of his marketing partners, which include Xtreme Pressure Washing, Hampton Backhoe Services, Gondola Steakhouse, Baisley’s Body Shop, Bennett Heating & Cooling, Crossroads Lawn Care, MSW Home Solutions, AutoZone of Crossville, Martin’s Wrecker Service, 1 Stop Automotive, Drive Shafts by Taylor, Selk Sanitation, Flynn Inc., Brucebilt Performance, McBurnett Insurance, Hoosier Tire South, Martel Sign Company, Oliver Racing Engines Haircuts by Mel, CVR Race Cars, Velocita, FastShafts, Strange Oval, XS Power Batteries, Heather and Monojoy, and MSRMafia.com Marketing Services.

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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Off Night for Blount Motorsports at Smoky Mountain

MARYVILLE, Tenn. (Oct. 9) For Blount Motorsports drivers Casey Roberts and Tommy Kerr the SAS Mountain Fall Classic was anything, but what they had envisioned as they returned to their home track.

Roberts qualified second and Kerr eighth in the second group. Roberts finished second and Kerr third in the second heat with Roberts starting seventh and Kerr 11th in the feature. In the feature Roberts finished where he started in seventh place. Kerr dropped back as far as 15th and came back through the field to finish eighth.

“It was an off night for sure. We struggled and basically we just were not much good all night long,” said David Bryant. “It is always hectic at Smoky Mountain and tonight wasn’t any different. When you are racing at your home track you have high expectations and you want to have a good showing. When things don’t come together like they should it is even harder to take.”

As the season winds down the next race for Roberts and the Blount Motorsports team will be the SNBS race on October 20th at Senoia Raceway, the SNBS race at Blue Ridge on the 27th and finish up at the World Finals in Charlotte the first weekend in November.

Blount Motorsports enjoys sponsorship from Stowers (CAT) Machinery Corp., Blount Excavating, Massey Electric, Tennessee RV, Turner Hydraulics, Ole Ben Franklin Motors, Food City, and The Wine and Spirits Cellar.

BMS races Rocket XR1 Chassis. Power is provided by Vic Hill Racing Engines with Dyer’s Top Rods, Driven Racing Oil, Waterman Fuel Pumps, VP Race Fuels and starting power from Go Lithium batteries. Gauges and wiring harnesses from QuickCar. Drive train components are from Quarter Master with Carbon Fiber drive shafts from Fastshafts. The shocks are Penske Racing Shocks with chassis and suspension components from TWM and springs from Hyperco. Noses and body parts are from Five Star Stock Car Bodies and tires are Hoosier Performance Tires from Hoosier Tires South.

For more information on Blount Motorsports or how you can become part of “The Team” go to blountmotorsports.com/