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Brandon
Overton Streaks from Tenth to Take Schaffer's Oil Spring Nationals
Win at I-75 Raceway!
(April
17, 2021) Fans at the newly-reconfigured I-75 Raceway
had to endure a couple of rain-outs before the inaugural visit
by the Schaeffer's Oil Spring Nationals Series on Friday night,
April 16, but last night's show at the Sweetwater, Tennessee facility
was definitely worth the wait. Brandon Overton, of Evans, Georgia,
won a consolation event before streaking from his tenth starting
spot in the 53-lap feature to pocket the $5,053 payday. Utilizing
heavy lapped traffic on the 23rd circuit, Brandon grabbed the
point from race-long leader Dale McDowell and kept the talented
field behind him the rest of the way to secure the triumph in
the second round of the Spring Nationals miniseries!
Finishing behind Overton's #76 machine at the unfurling of the
checkered flag was fellow Georgian Michael Page, who started the
contest from the outside of the front row after posting the quickest
time in Group B during qualifying. Polesitter and early race leader
Dale McDowell, of Chickamauga, Georgia, rounded out the podium
in the third spot and is the new point leader by a scant two markers
over Overton. Local favorite Cory Hedgecock crossed the finish
line in the fourth position while Tyler Millwood was close behind
in fifth.
Brandon's win last night in the Volunteer State marked his fourth
career visit to Schaeffer's Oil Spring Nationals Series victory
lane. His win came aboard a Wells Motorsports Longhorn Chassis
powered by a Clements Race Engine with sponsorship from CrossFit
Overton, Allstar Concrete, EZ-GO, Big Dog Stump & Tree, R.W.
Powell Construction, Convenient Lube, Allstar Performance, and
Topnotch Kustom Koncepts.
A strong 32 car field piled into the pit area at I-75 Raceway
for the second event of the 2021 Schaeffer's Oil Spring Nationals
Series schedule. Dale McDowell earned Fast Time honors and an
extra $250 courtesy of Joseph Wallace with Keller Williams Realty
during the qualifying session with his quick lap of 14.562 seconds.
Donald McIntosh secured a victory in an entertaining first consolation
event, while eventual A-Main winner Brandon Overton was triumphant
in the final consolation race. Series provisionals were awarded
to Jeff Neubert and Johnny Cloer.
The Schaeffer's Oil Spring Nationals Series presented by Sunoco
Race Fuels will be right back in action on April 23-24 with a
doubleheader in the states of North Carolina and Tennessee. Next
Friday night, the inaugural running of the 'North Carolina State
Championship' will be held at Ray Cook's Tri-County Race Track
and a $4,053 top prize will be on the line at the Brasstown, North
Carolina bullring. A day later, Mountain View Raceway in Spring
City, Tennessee will host the cars and stars of the Spring Nationals
tour for a $5,053 to win program.
Schaeffer's Oil Spring Nationals Series presented by
Sunoco Race Fuels
Race Summary
Friday, April 16, 2021
I-75 Raceway - Sweetwater, Tennessee
Schaeffer's Oil Feature Finish (53 Laps):
1. (10) Brandon Overton $5,053
2. (2) Michael Page $2,500
3. (1) Dale McDowell $1,600
4. (4) Cory Hedgecock $1,200
5. (5) Tyler Millwood $900
6. (11) John Ownbey $700
7. (8) Chase King $675
8. (6) Jason Cardwell $650
9. (13) Will Roland $625
10. (14) Manny Falcon $600
11. (9) Donald McIntosh $580
12. (17) Stacy Boles $560
13. (20) David Payne $540
14. (15) John Llewellyn $520
15. (19) Ruben Mayfield $500
16. (21) Jeff Neubert $480
17. (22) Johnny Cloer $470
18. (7) Colton Proffitt $460
19. (12) Jadon Frame $450
20. (3) Jensen Ford $450
21. (18) Christian Hanger $450
22. (16) David Crabtree $450
Entries: 32
Lap Leaders: Dale McDowell (Laps 1-22), Brandon Overton (Laps
23-53)
Cautions: 4 (Lap 6 for a smoking Christian Hanger, Lap 7 for a
spinning Jensen Ford, Lap 13 for a tangle involving Johnny Cloer
and Jeff Neubert, and Lap 40 for a smoking Colton Proffitt)
FK Rod Ends Time Trials:
Fast Time Overall: Dale McDowell 14.562 seconds
Group A (Top Four Locked In): Dale McDowell, Jensen Ford, Tyler
Millwood, Colton Proffitt
Group B (Top Four Locked In): Michael Page, Cory Hedgecock, Jason
Cardwell, Chase King
Sunoco Race Fuels Consolation Race #1 Finish (Top Six Transfer):
1. Donald McIntosh, 2. John Ownbey, 3. Will Roland, 4. John Llewellyn,
5. Stacy Boles, 6. Ruben Mayfield, 7. Ryan Winchester, 8. Andy
Standridge, 9. Craig Greer, 10. Johnny Cloer, 11. Forrest Trent
(DNS)
American Racer South Consolation Race #2 Finish (Top Six Transfer):
1. Brandon Overton, 2. Jadon Frame, 3. Manny Falcon, 4. David
Crabtree, 5. Christian Hanger, 6. David Payne, 7. Matt Tharp,
8. Tim Rocker, 9. Phil Helton, 10. Steve Smith, 11. Dakota Smith,
12. Jeff Neubert, 13. Sam Seawright (DNS)
Series Provisionals: Jeff Neubert, Johnny Cloer
Current Schaeffer's Oil Spring Nationals Series Point
Standings:
1. Dale McDowell - 386
2. Brandon Overton - 384
3. Donald McIntosh - 368
3. Cory Hedgecock - 368
5. David Payne - 338
6. Stacy Boles - 330
7. Christian Hanger - 328
8. Jensen Ford - 316
9. Forrest Trent - 249
10. John Llewellyn - 247
11. Jeff Neubert - 243
12. Johnny Cloer - 241
13. Jonathan Davenport - 200
14. Michael Page - 196
14. Kyle Larson - 196
2021 Schaeffer's Oil Spring Nationals Series Schedule:
Saturday, April 3 - Tazewell Speedway (Tazewell, TN) - JONATHAN
DAVENPORT
Friday, April 16 - I-75 Raceway (Sweetwater, TN) - BRANDON OVERTON
Friday, April 23 - Tri-County Race Track (Brasstown, North Carolina)
- $4,053 to win
Saturday, April 24 - Mountain View Raceway (Spring City, Tennessee)
- $5,053 to win
Friday, April 30 - Crossville Speedway (Crossville, Tennessee)
- $4,053 to win
Saturday, May 1 - Clarksville Speedway (Clarksville, Tennessee)
- $10,053 to win
Friday, May 7 - Wythe Raceway (Rural Retreat, Virginia) - $10,053
to win
Saturday, May 8 - Smoky Mountain Speedway (Maryville, Tennessee)
- $10,053 to win
Saturday, May 29 - Dixie Speedway (Woodstock, Georgia) - $4,053
to win
Sunday, May 30 - Rome Speedway (Rome, Georgia) - $4,053 to win
Monday, May 31 - 411 Motor Speedway (Seymour, Tennessee) - $10,052
to win
For more information on the Schaeffer's Oil Spring Nationals
Series presented by Sunoco Race Fuels, please point your Internet
browser to www.SouthernNationalsSeries.com or feel free to call
series promoter Ray Cook at 828-360-5353. You can also follow
us across social media platforms on facebook.com/southernnationalsseries
and on Twitter @sonationals.
The Spring Nationals Series would like to thank all of our 2021
marketing partners including: Schaeffer's Oil & Specialized
Lubricants, Sunoco Race Fuels, American Race Tires, Delph Communications,
E-Z-GO, Arizona Sport Shirts, Capital Race Cars, Collins Signs,
DirtonDirt.com, FK Rod Ends, Hoosier Racing Tire, Keyser Manufacturing,
MasterSbilt Race Cars, RockAuto.com, Wiles Driveshafts, Vic Hill
Racing Engines, The Steering Buddy, Knowles Race Parts & Bodies,
Coosa Heating & Air, The Joie of Seating, and DirtCarLift.com.
About Schaeffer's Oil & Specialized Lubricants:
Schaeffer's Specialized Lubricants: synthetic motor oils, hydraulic
fluids, and diesel fuel additives have achieved a world-class
reputation for improving engine performance and fuel economy,
but their diverse product line includes all types of industrial
lubricants, industrial greases, and industrial oils as well as
specialty items like their chain lubes and degreasers. Founded
in 1839, their philosophy is to provide advanced lubricants for
improved performance, reliability, and fuel economy. Learn more
or find a rep near you at www.SchaefferOil.com.
Media Contact: Ryan Delph - Delph Communications
www.DelphCommunications.com
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