(BRASSTOWN, NORTH CAROLINA) In only three days time, fans and racers from the Southeast will start flocking to dirt tracks across the region, as the Schaeffer Oil Southern Nationals Series embarks on their seventh season! This year’s version of the ten-race mini-series will kick off on Monday, July 11 at the Wythe Raceway in Rural Retreat, Virginia. From July 11-23, ten different racetracks in the states of Virginia, North Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, and Tennessee will play host to series races. A record six events will pay $5,300 to the winner, while the other four shows will pay $3,500 to win.
A talented field of drivers are eyeing the start of the Schaeffer Oil Southern Nationals Series on Monday and a long list of them have expressed interest to series promoter Ray Cook in following all or at least most of the rigorous schedule. You can find many of the top Dirt Late Model chauffeurs in the area participating with the series this year including: Jonathan Davenport, Chris Madden, Eric Jacobsen, Vic Hill, Brian Reese, Kenny Compton, Jr., Tony Knowles, Casey Roberts, Ivedent Lloyd, Jr., Tommy Kerr, Ross Bailes, Dennis Franklin, Austin Dillon, Ty Dillon, Daniel Baggerly, Donald Bradsher, Jeff Smith, Skip Arp, Tyler Ivey, and Ronnie Johnson. Fans eager for live updates from all ten shows can visit the new Twitter (@SoNationals) page for the series at twitter.com/sonationals.
Courtesy of new title sponsor Schaeffer Oil, an exciting new promotion will greet fans when they attend one of the Southern Nationals Series programs this year. Those in attendance can pick up some special Schaeffer Oil give-a-ways, which includes information on how to register to win several great prizes including FREE All-Access Passes to 2012 Southern Nationals Series events!
In addition to Schaeffer Oil, these other great companies have signed on to be a part of the 2011 Schaeffer Oil Southern Nationals Series: American Racer Tires, Barry Wright Race Cars, Carolina Performance, Comp Cams, DBR Starters, Delph Communications, Eibach Springs, Graphic Impressions, GW Performance, Hoosier Racing Tires, Integra Shocks & Springs, King of the Road Custom Coaches, MasterSbilt Race Cars, Ohlins Shocks, Promo Eyes, Vic Hill Race Engines, VP Racing Fuels, Wiles Driveshafts, Wilwood Engineering, and Wix Filters. You can access the latest information about the series online at www.southernnationalsseries.com.
2011 SCHEDULE:
Monday, July 11 – Wythe Raceway (Rural Retreat, Virginia)
$3,500 to win, $450 to start
Previous Winners: Dennis Franklin (’06), Chris Madden (’07 & ’08), Vic Hill (’09), Mother Nature (’10)
Tuesday, July 12 – Carolina Speedway (Gastonia, North Carolina)
$3,500 to win, $450 to start
Previous Winners: Jonathan Davenport (’09), Dennis Franklin (’10)
Thursday, July 14 – North Georgia Speedway (Chatsworth, Georgia)
$5,300 to win, $530 to start
Previous Winners: Holding First Series Event in 2011
Friday, July 15 – Swainsboro Raceway (Swainsboro, Georgia)
$5,300 to win, $530 to start
Previous Winners: Chris Madden (’08), Casey Roberts (’09), Bub McCool (’10)
Saturday, July 16 – Screven Motor Speedway (Sylvania, Georgia)
$5,300 to win, $530 to start
Previous Winners: Henry Carter (’06), Jimmy Sharpe (’07), Dennis Franklin (’08 & ’09), Casey Roberts (’10)
Sunday, July 17 – Rome Speedway (Rome, Georgia)
$5,300 to win, $530 to start
Previous Winners: Chris Madden (’10)
Tuesday, July 19 – East Alabama Motor Speedway (Phenix City, Alabama)
$3,500 to win, $450 to start
Previous Winners: Jonathan Davenport (’10)
Thursday, July 21 – Cleveland Speedway (Cleveland, Tennessee)
$3,500 to win, $450 to start
Previous Winners: Clint Smith (’06), Randy Weaver (’07), Jimmy Owens (’08), Chris Madden (’09), Clint Smith (’10)
Friday, July 22 – Volunteer Speedway (Bulls Gap, Tennessee)
$5,300 to win, $530 to start
Previous Winners: Jimmy Owens (’06 & ’07), Tommy Kerr (’08 & ’09), Jonathan Davenport (’10)
Saturday, July 23 – Tazewell Speedway (Tazewell, Tennessee)
$5,300 to win, $530 to start
Previous Winners: Billy Ogle, Jr. (’05), Jimmy Owens (’06), Chris Madden (’07 & ’08), Jimmy Owens (’09), Jonathan Davenport (’10)
2011 PURSES:
$3,500 to Win Events
1) $3,500, 2) $2,000, 3) $1,200, 4) $800, 5) $600, 6) $580, 7) $570, 8) $560, 9) $550, 10) $540, 11) $530, 12) $520, 13) $510, 14) $500, 15) $490, 16) $480, 17) $475, 18) $470, 19) $465, 20) $460, 21) $455, 22) $450 — $16,705 TOTAL
$5,300 to Win Events
1) $5,300, 2) $2,500, 3) $1,500, 4) $1,000, 5) $900, 6) $800, 7) $750, 8) $725, 9) $700, 10) $675, 11) $650, 12) $630, 13) $620, 14) $610, 15) $600, 16) $590, 17) $580, 18) $570, 19) $560, 20) $550, 21) $540, 22) $530 — $21,880 TOTAL
About Schaeffer’s Specialized Lubricants:
Founded in 1839, Schaeffer’s manufactures specialized synthetic oils, fuel additives and other products for the construction, trucking, agriculture, marine, mining and high-performance racing industries. The company has developed an expansive line of innovative products and additives which reduce fuel consumption, improve mileage, extend efficiency and lessen energy costs for the consumer. Now in its third century of business and recognized as the oldest oil company in the United States, Schaeffer’s has remained a family-owned operation since its inception. In 2010, Schaeffer’s Specialized Lubricants was named to the distinguished INC 5000 list. For complete details, visit www.schaefferoil.com.
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