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August 4, 2010

Brandon Kinzer Cashes in at Green Valley for First Win of 2010; Readies for Boyd's and 201

(ALLEN, KENTUCKY) The Kinzer Motorsports team invaded the state of Alabama on July 30-31 and walked away with their first win of the 2010 racing season! Brandon Kinzer reached victory lane on Friday night at the Green Valley Speedway in Glencoe, Alabama. After timing in second fastest in his group during Southern Regional Racing Series (SRRS) qualifying, Brandon rolled off third on the grid in the 40-lap main event. BK appeared headed towards a second place finish behind Ronnie Johnson, but a broken axle late in the race retired Johnson and handed the $3,000 victory to Kinzer.

Read more: Brandon Kinzer Cashes in at Green Valley for First Win of 2010

ROCK GAULT MEMORIAL RACE SET TO ROLL 8/14/2010 AT CHEROKEE SPEEDWAY

Gaffney S.C - The Southern AllStars East Super Late Models are heading back into Gaffney S.C to take 40 laps around Cherokee Speedway for the Inaugural Rock Gault Memorial. The points are as close as ever this far into a season, and look for drivers to start taking chances and separate themselves from the rest of the competition. Casey Roberts and Johnny Pursley sit tied atop the East points standing with Mike Gault in 3rd. Only 56 points separate 3rd- 7th which also includes Zack Mitchell, Travis Leake, Ross Bailes, and Jim Rasey whom are all chasing the 2010 Cruise of Champions ROY award. They are separated by a mere 48 points.

Rock Gault, the well respected and loved owner/promoter of years past at Cherokee Speedway left his mark on the sport and the area racers. “He made Cherokee Speedway the home to himself and his family, I am honored to be a part of this great event” said track promoter Lennie Buff.

Read more: SASE - ROCK GAULT MEMORIAL RACE

Results of Southern Nationals Series Event #2 of 10

Carolina Speedway (Gastonia, North Carolina)

Tuesday, July 13, 2010



Car Count: 30 Entries from 8 States



1 (2) Dennis Franklin $3,500 2 (1) Austin Dillon $2,000 3 (8) Jonathan Davenport $1,200 4 (10) Mike Gault $800 5 (22) Tony Knowles $600 6 (12) Jay Sessoms $580 7 (13) John Henderson $570 8 (16) Ethan Hunter $560 9 (20) Robbie Bailey $550 10 (18) Tommy Kerr $540 11 (19) Scott Creel $530 12 (17) Brian Booze $520 13 (24) Vic Hill $510 14 (21) Brian Ledbetter $500 15 (9) Donald Bradsher $495 16 (14) Brian Nuttall, Jr. $490 17 (4) Jeff Smith $485 18 (7) Chris Ferguson $480 19 (15) Ronny Lee Hollingsworth $475 20 (6) G.R. Smith $470 21 (11) John Pursley, Sr. $465 22 (3) Ross Bailes $460 23 (5) John Pursley, Jr. $455 24 (23) Chris Wilson $450

Read more: "RAMBO" Wins Carolina Speedway Southern Nationals!

Madden Claims Southern All Stars' First Event At Wythe

Authored by: Brad Byrd - Southern All Stars Dirt racing Series

Rural Retreat, VA (7-2-10) Fast qualifier Chris Madden of Grey Court, SC dominated the first ever Southern All Stars Dirt Racing Series event at Wythe Raceway on Friday night, earning $5,000 for his victory in the Firecracker 50.

Madden built comfortable leads throughout at the half-mile oval en route to his 39th career series victory. Third starting Chris Wall of Holden, LA was the runner-up followed by Brandon Kinzer of Allen, KY who survived a lap-32 tangle with outside front-row starter Austin Dillon of Welcome, NC, who looped his car after peeling a right rear tire from his number 3 mount.

Shannon Buckingham of Morristown, TN, who started tenth, was fourth and fellow fifth-row starter Kenny Compton Jr. of Bland, VA rounded out the top five.

Chris Fergusson of Mount Holly, NC started fourth and was running second when an oil line fire forced him out on lap 46; he wasn’t injured.

Madden’s Bloomquist Race Cars number 44 is sponsored by Century Plastics and Hamrick’s of Gaffney SC. Madden’s last SAS victory came in the 2009 finale at Cleveland Speedway in Tennessee.

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June 20, 2010

Southern Nationals Series Moves Rome Speedway Date to Sunday, July 18

(BRASSTOWN, NORTH CAROLINA) In a joint decision made recently by officials from both the Southern Nationals Series and the Rome Speedway, it has been decided to move the series date at the legendary Rome, Georgia facility. Instead of hosting the popular Southern Nationals Series on Monday, July 19, Rome will now open their gates for the series on Sunday, July 18. The sixth stop on the 2010 Southern Nationals Series tour will now pay $5,300 to win instead of the previously announced $3,500 payday.

Read more: Southern Nationals Series Moves Rome Speedway Date to Sunday, July 18

SAS EAST 4th Annual $6,000 Robert Pursley & Friends Memorial Race set for Saturday June 26th at I-77 Speedway, Chester SC

Gaffney, South Carolina - The ‘Stars and Cars’ of the Southern All Stars EAST Series will make its first visit to the track known as the ‘Little Diamond of the South’ at I-77 Speedway in Chester, S. C. for the much anticipated 4th Annual $6,000 to win Robert Pursley & Friends Memorial Race. Fans around the Carolinas flock to this race each year to pay tribute to a family who has contributed so much to local racing. There will be music, giveaways and fun for all ages. With the SAS East running a $7,000 race in the area the night before, many of those drivers will make the short trip to I-77 on Saturday night. I-77 Speedway is doing a special low price $10 Grandstand Ticket, so make your plans to get there early as they are expecting a full house.

Read more: SAS EAST 4th Annual $6,000 Robert Pursley & Friends Memorial Race set for Saturday June 26th at I-77 Speedway, Chester SC

SAS EAST 12th Annual $7,000 to win Grassy Smith Memorial Race set for Friday Night June 25th Cherokee Speedway

Gaffney, South Carolina - The ‘Stars and Cars’ of the Southern All Stars EAST Series will visit Cherokee Speedway for the running of the 12th Annual Grassy Smith Memorial. Set for Friday June 25th, this one day show will feature a $7,000 to win 50 lap shootout on the 3/8th mile. This event has drawn the attention of the nation’s top drivers since the inaugural running of the Grassy Smith Memorial Race in 1999. This one will be no different - especially since the EAST series will also run the 4th Annual $5,500 Robert Pursley & Friends Memorial Race the following Saturday Night at I-77 Speedway in Chester, SC. Many drivers are planning to run both events, and with the Lucas Oil Series off that weekend it should be a who's who of racing.

The late Clarence "Grassy" Smith is known throughout the racing world for his contributions to motorsports. Grassy Smith stamped his name in the Southern racing scene building race engines for Nascar pioneers Holman Moody with their racing stable boasted of drivers such as Ned Jarrett, David Pearson, Cale Yarborough, Fireball Roberts and Curtis Turner. Grassy earned his reputation by being a top engine builder and a great friend to many.

Read more: SAS EAST 12th Annual $7,000 to win Grassy Smith Memorial

Official results of the Clash South Super Late Model race held at Travelers Rest Speedway, Saturday June 19th . Finish /Driver/Starting Position 1. Ricky Weeks (1) 2. Benji Cole (3) 3. Jim Rasey (4) 4 Lee Cooper (9) 5. Dustin Mitchell (7) 6. Keith Freeman (8) 7. Jay Sessoms (6) 8. Randy Harmon (11) 9. Ritchie Corley (10) 10. Chris Ferguson (2) 11. Tim Allen (5) Fastest Qualifier : Ricky Weeks Main Event Lap Leaders : Lap 1 - 6 : Car #22 Chris Ferguson Lap 7-35 Ricky Weeks Race Winners starting position – 1st Comp Cams Feature Winner: Ricky Weeks Safety Kleen Hard Charger Award - Car #B4 Lee Cooper Dirttrax Motorsports Hard Luck Award - Car # 17 Tim Allen Shafer Enterprises Cool Shirt 5th Place Finisher- Car # D8 Dustin Mitchell The Clash South Super Late Model Series would like to thank the following sponsors: American Race Tires, Heintz Brothers Performance, Dirt Trax Motorsports, Starrette Trucking, TRT Trailer Sales, Performance Tee’s, Dunn-Benson Ford, Dunn-Benson Racing Supply, Dirt Wrap, Mike’s Custom Tanks, Sisco Fire & Safety, NASCAR Technical Institute, Victory Lane Karting, VP Racing Fuels, Comp Cams, Lincoln Electric, Safety Kleen, R2C Performance Products, Cool Shirts, Collins Signs, and Firethorn Marketing. Reply With Quote

CHRIS FERGUSON Pockets $3,000 to Win at SASE Cherokee Speedway Mount Holly, NC. - 6-5-10 Chris Ferguson has got the monkey off his back, and in a big way. After posting runner up honors in his last two races, Ferguson's Starrette Trucking and Specialized Hauling Team made the short trip down to Cherokee Speedway. This weekend was definite addition to the teams confidence and momentum that they needed, and a week prior to Eldora's prestigious "Dream". Chris Ferguson Motorsports carted the #22 Starrette Trucking machine to the Cherokee Speedway for the $3,000 to Win Southern Allstars East Series event. Chris Madden took the pole and "Fergy Time" sat in a close 2nd fast on the stop watch. "It seems like everywhere we go, me and Chris (Madden) are always on the front row together" Said a laughing Ferguson.

Read more: Ferguson Pockets SASE $3,000 to Win and Runner Up at Fayetteville

Mt. Holly, North Carolina – Chris Ferguson and Starrette Trucking and Specialized Hauling Race team made the short trip to nearby Madison, N.C’s 311 Fast Track for the season opener. The Carolina Clash Racing Series sanctioned the event that paid $4,000 to win and drew a field of 35 cars. Ferguson qualified 4th overall despite having difficulty with the track’s rough surface. 5 time Carolina Clash Champion Ricky Weeks took the pole award with NASCAR Camping World Truck Series driver qualifying 2nd, and Defending Carolina Clash Champion Jeff Smith taking 3rd.

Read more: Ferguson Rebounds for Top 5 after Misfortune at 311 Clash