By Chris Tilley – Series Publicist
SYLVANIA, GEORGIA (July 26, 2014) – Dennis Franklin of Gaffney, S.C. rallied from his seventh starting spot in the 53-lap Main to go on to capture the $5,300 prize in the 15th Annual Rebel Yell at Screven Motor Speedway for his seventh career Schaeffer’s Oil Southern Nationals Series victory.
The driver known as “Rambo” became the fifth different winner in five Southern Nationals Series events and the Longhorn Chassis he drives also made some history during week one of the tour. Longhorn Chassis’ have now won four out of five series events this week with Bloomquist Race Cars capturing the other victory.
Franklin’s Clements Racing Engines powered Longhorn is sponsored by M & W Towing, Advanced Electrical Services, Nichols Plumbing, C & D Properties and Hoosier Racing Tire.
Brent Dixon and Casey Roberts would bring the field of 23 to the green flag for the start of the main event with Dixon grabbing the early lead and remaining in control for the first six circuits. Roberts would grab the lead from Dixon on lap seven and hold the position until Franklin would make the move on the back stretch coming to the 39th circuit and never look back going on to the victory over Roberts, Casey Barrow, Eric Jacobsen and Donald McIntosh.
Three yellow flags slowed the main event. On lap four, Johnny Pursley came to rest at the top of turn two. The second yellow flag would come out on lap 16 as Brent Dixon, who was running second to Roberts stopped his Rocket Chassis at the top of turn two and went to the pits but never returned to the track. The final yellow flag would come out on the 22nd lap as Stacy Boles made contact with a lapped car in turn one sending him around and ending his night.
The Southern Nationals Series will be back in action for Round Six on Sunday Night July 27th at Rome Speedway in Rome, Ga. for another 53-lap $5,300 to win event.
Official Summary of Results
Round # 5 of Schaeffer’s Oil Southern Nationals Series by Old Man’s Garage
Screven Motor Speedway-Sylvania, GA
Saturday Night July 26, 2014
A-Main Finish:
1. Dennis Franklin-Gaffney, S.C.
2. Casey Roberts-Toccoa, Ga.
3. Casey Barrow-Bloomingdale, Ga.
4. Eric Jacobsen-Rio Del Mar, Cal.
5. Donald McIntosh-Dawsonville, Ga.
6. Billy Ogle Jr.-Knoxville, Tenn.
7. Craig Vosbergen-Perth, Australia
8. Chris Madden-Gray Court, S.C.
9. Vic Hill-Mosheim, Tenn.
10. Joey Coulter-Concord, N.C.
11. Austin Smith-Cedartown, Ga.
12. Ben Watkins-Camden, S.C.
13. Chris Ferguson-Mt. Holly, N.C.
14. Brant Carey-Hull, Ga.
15. Jim Manka-Savannah, Ga.
16. Ivedent Lloyd Jr.-Ocala, Fla.
17. Kenny Collins-Colbert, Ga.
18. Scott Shirey-Gaston, S.C.
19. Stacy Boles-Clinton, Tenn.
20. Brent Dixon-Elberton, Ga.
21. Tony Knowles-Newnan, Ga.
22. Johnny Pursley-Clover, S.C.
23. Aaron Ridley-Chatsworth, Ga.
Time of Race: 21 minutes, 24 seconds
Margin of Victory: 02.502 seconds
Yellow Flags: Three (laps 4, 16, 22)
Red Flags: None
Lap Leaders: Dixon (1-6), Roberts (7-38), Franklin (39-53)
Provisional Starters: Stacy Boles, Austin Smith
Entries: 28
FK Rod Ends Fastest Qualifier: Brent Dixon-15.003
DirtonDirt.com Dash for Cash (4 laps): Brent Dixon, Casey Roberts, Billy Ogle Jr., Ivedent Lloyd Jr.
B-Main No. 1 Finish (10 laps, top 8 transfer): Johnny Pursley, Dennis Franklin, Donald McIntosh, Craig Vosbergen, Aaron Ridley, Scott Shirey, Tony Knowles, Chris Madden, Austin Smith, Stacy Boles, Anthony Burroughs, Ryan Thomas.
B-Main No. 2 Finish (10 laps, top 8 transfer): Chris Ferguson, Eric Jacobsen, Casey Barrow, Vic Hill, Joey Coulter, Ben Watkins, Kenny Collins, Brant Carey, Jeremy Faircloth, Cecil Eunice, Pierce McCarter, Jim Manka.
Series Championship Points (after July 26):
1. Chris Madden-955
2. Eric Jacobsen-938
3. Donald McIntosh-906
4. Vic Hill-904
5. Billy Ogle Jr.-901
6. Austin Smith-895
7. Stacy Boles- 889
8. Craig Vosbergen-880
9. Tony Knowles-862
10. Kenny Collins-820
11. Anthony Burroughs-767
12. Dennis Franklin-749
12. Pierce McCarter-638
AR Bodies Rookie of the Year Points (after July 26):
1. Austin Smith-895
2. Craig Vosbergen-880
3. Kenny Collins-820
4. Pierce McCarter-638