By Chris Tilley – Series Publicist
TAZEWELL, TENNESSEE (August 2, 2014) – Eric Jacobsen took the lead on lap thirty from Brad Neat and held on to claim his second-career Schaeffer’s Oil Southern Nationals Series event victory Saturday Night at Tazewell Speedway.
The Rio Del Mar, CA driver became the eighth different winner on the tour and pocked $5,300 for the victory while driving the Soil Fume, Inc. and Penske Shocks sponsored, Roush Yates-powered Rocket Chassis. This was also the track that Jacobsen claimed his first-career Super Late Model start which was May of 2011.
In post-race celebrations, Chris Madden of Gray Court, SC claimed his fifth career series championship since 2007. Madden finished thirty-one points ahead of Eric Jacobsen in the title chase. Billy Ogle Jr. of Knoxville, TN finished third in the series point totals and since he won the Old Man’s Garage Spring Nationals title, it made him the Overall Champion of the two tours picking up points fund monies from that as well. Austin Smith of Cedartown, GA was named the AR Bodies Rookie of the Year driver as he finished just two markers ahead of Craig Vosbergen from Perth, Australia in the final tally.
The Schaeffer’s Oil Southern Nationals Series presented by Old Man’s Garage would like to thank all of the drivers, sponsors, hosting tracks and their crews, series officials and most of all the great fans that came out and made the series a huge success.
Further information on the Southern Nationals can be obtained by visiting www.SouthernNationalsSeries.com .
Official Summary of Results
Round # 10 of Schaeffer’s Oil Southern Nationals Series by Old Man’s Garage
Tazewell Speedway-Tazewell, TN
Saturday Night August 2, 2014
A-Main Finish:
1. Eric Jacobsen-Rio Del Mar, Cal.
2. Brian Hendrix-Knoxville, Tenn.
3. Stacy Boles-Knoxville, Tenn.
4. Vic Hill-Mosheim, Tenn.
5. Billy Ogle Jr.-Knoxville, Tenn.
6. Brad Neat-Dunnville, Ky.
7. Donald McIntosh-Dawsonville, Ga.
8. Justin Rattliff-Campbellsville, Ky.
9. Chris Madden-Gray Court, S.C.
10. Cory Hedgecock-Loudon, Tenn.
11. Austin Smith-Cedartown, Ga.
12. Craig Vosbergen-Perth, Australia
13. Chad Ogle-Sevierville, Tenn.
14. Josh Collins-Tazewell, Tenn.
15. Bobby Mays-Jonesborough, Tenn.
16. Bo Eaton-Blue Ridge, Ga.
17. Terry Wolfenbarger-Clinton, Tenn.
18. Zack Mitchell-Enoree, S.C.
19. Doug Smith-Harriman, Tenn.
20. Mike Marlar-Winfield, Tenn.
21. Anthony Burroughs-Minden, La.
22. Anthony Arnwine-New Tazewell, Tenn.
Time of Race: 56 minutes, 47 seconds
Margin of Victory: 00.351 seconds
Yellow Flags: Nine (laps 0, 8, 11, 23, 29, 35, 37, 47, 50)
Red Flags: None
Lap Leaders: Madden (1-23), Neat (24-29), Jacobsen (30-53)
Provisional Starters: Austin Smith and Bo Eaton
Entries: 25
FK Rod Ends Fastest Qualifier: Brad Neat-10.976 seconds
DirtonDirt.com Dash for Cash (4 laps): Chris Madden, Chad Ogle, Brad Neat, Eric Jacobsen.
B-Main No. 1 Finish (10 laps, top 8 transfer): Justin Rattliff, Mike Marlar, Zack Mitchell, Donald McIntosh, Bobby Mays, Craig Vosbergen, Cory Hedgecock, Josh Collins, Bo Eaton, Austin Smith, Brian Shockley.
B-Main No. 2 Finish (10 laps, top 8 transfer): Vic Hill, Stacy Boles, Terry Wolfenbarger, Billy Ogle Jr., Brian Hendrix, Anthony Burroughs, Anthony Arnwine, Doug Smith, Ross White, Jody Horton.
Final Series Points:
1. Chris Madden-1,913
2. Eric Jacobsen-1,882
3. Billy Ogle Jr.-1,834
4. Vic Hill-1,824
5. Donald McIntosh-1,812
6. Austin Smith-1,760
7. Craig Vosbergen-1,758
8. Stacy Boles-1,741
9. Anthony Burroughs-1,603
10. Tony Knowles-1,038
Final AR Bodies Rookie of the Year Points:
1. Austin Smith-1,760
2. Craig Vosbergen-1,758