Casey Roberts Returns to Schaeffer’s Oil Spring Nationals Victory Lane Friday at Sugar Creek

(May 23, 2025) Casey Roberts, of Toccoa, Georgia, reached Schaeffer’s Oil Spring Nationals Series victory lane for the fourth time in his career on Friday night at Sugar Creek Raceway in Blue Ridge, Georgia! Casey, who clicked off the fastest lap overall during FK Rod Ends qualifying, started from the pole position in the 40-lap main event. The driver of the familiar #101 then inherited the point on lap nine when early race leader Zack Mitchell slowed to bring out a DirtCarLift.com caution flag with a flat right rear tire.

Once out front, Casey controlled the field and ran virtually unchallenged to pocket the $8,553 winner’s check, which included an extra $1,000 courtesy of race sponsors Interstate Welding & Steel Supply and Vinson Sims Construction. Fellow Georgian Jordy Nipper finished 2.520 seconds behind Roberts to record an impressive runner-up and received $4,000 for his efforts. Clover, South Carolina native Ross Bailes improved four spots to round out the podium in third. Series point leader Garrett Smith moved past five racecars to finish fourth, while local ace David Payne started and finished in the fifth position.

Haiden Cowan earned Hard Charger honors with his thirteenth to sixth place run in the 40-lapper. Zack Mitchell, who led the first eight circuits before suffering the untimely flat tire, rebounded from the tail to salvage a steady seventh place effort. Jensen Ford, sixteenth-starting Chris Ferguson, and Wil Herrington rounded out the top ten finishers on Friday in the Peach State.

“I couldn’t see my wife giving stick signals there, so I really didn’t know how far out front we were at the end,” quoted Roberts in Schaeffer’s Oil Victory Lane in front of a huge grandstand crowd. “I thought they were pretty close and I almost gave (the race) away in lapped traffic. It was pretty hectic out there. We’ve been having a lot of bad luck here lately, but thank the good Lord that we were able to get a good win here tonight. I have to thank everyone that works on this car and all of our great sponsors that make it all possible!”

Casey Roberts piloted a Gus Simpson-owned #101 Longhorn Chassis powered by a Clements Racing Engine with sponsorship in part from Simpson’s Trucking & Grading, Ralph Grizzle Trucking, R&B Mechanical, Elrod Trucking, A-Plus Signs, and Bilstein Shocks.

A total of 19 competitors were on hand at Sugar Creek Raceway for round nine of the Schaeffer’s Oil Spring Nationals Series presented by Coltman Farms Racing and fueled by Sunoco. Zack Mitchell was quick right out of the box by laying down the fastest lap in MRP Fantasy League hot laps, while Casey Roberts topped the speed charts in FK Rod Ends qualifying with his quick time of 14.375 seconds. The feature field was set solely through qualifying with Casey Roberts and Zack Mitchell earning the front row due to posting the fastest laps in their respective groups. The 40-lap headliner lasted just shy of twenty minutes with only three caution flags slowing the pace.

Next up for the Spring Nationals tour will be a visit to North Georgia Speedway in Chatsworth, Georgia on Saturday, May 24 for the annual running of the $10,053 to win ‘Biddle Ridley Memorial.’ The pit gates will open at 2:30pm and the grandstands will start to allow patrons into the facility at 3:00pm. The drivers meeting is set for 6:00pm and hot laps will take to the racetrack at 6:30pm.

Adult admission will be $25.00 into the grandstands and $45.00 into the pit area. Kids ages 5-11 will be admitted into the stands for only $15.00 and into the pits for only $20.00. Children ages 4 and under will be allowed onto the grounds for FREE.

Joining the Super Late Models on the 'Biddle Ridley Memorial' racing card will be the 604 Late Models, 602 Late Models, Open Wheel Modifieds, Beginners, and Front Wheel Drives. North Georgia Speedway is located at 300 N GA Raceway Road in Chatsworth, Georgia. More information can be found by calling 762-231-9550 or by accessing www.NorthGeorgiaSpeedway.net.

Schaeffer’s Oil Spring Nationals Series presented by Coltman Farms Racing
Round 9 Race Summary
Friday, May 23, 2025
Sugar Creek Raceway - Blue Ridge, Georgia

Schaeffer’s Oil Feature Finish (40 Laps):
1. (1) Casey Roberts $8,553
2. (3) Jordy Nipper $4,000
3. (7) Ross Bailes $2,000
4. (9) Garrett Smith $1,500
5. (5) David Payne $1,200
6. (13) Haiden Cowan $900
7. (2) Zack Mitchell $700
8. (4) Jensen Ford $650
9. (16) Chris Ferguson $600
10. (6) Wil Herrington $575
11. (14) Zane Littleton $550
12. (11) Jamie Oliver $540
13. (15) Devon Morgan $530
14. (12) Chuck Southard $520
15. (19) Will Hicks $510
16. (17) Adam Bedenbaugh $500
17. (10) Cade Brookshire $500
18. (8) Shawn Chastain $500
19. (18) Jason Berrong $500

Entries: 19
Lap Leaders: Zack Mitchell (Laps 1-8), Casey Roberts (Laps 9-40)
DirtCarLift.com Cautions: 3

MRP Fantasy League Hot Laps:
Fast Time Overall: Zack Mitchell 14.436

FK Rod Ends Time Trials:
Fast Time Overall: Casey Roberts 14.375

Qualifying Results - Group A: 1. 101-Casey Roberts, 00:14.375[4]; 2. 1N-Jordy Nipper, 00:14.508[3]; 3. 8-David Payne, 00:14.522[9]; 4. 11-Ross Bailes, 00:14.552[1]; 5. 10-Garrett Smith, 00:14.561[7]; 6. 38-Jamie Oliver, 00:14.659[2]; 7. 14-Haiden Cowan, 00:14.741[6]; 8. 21-Devon Morgan, 00:14.945[5]; 9. 26-Adam Bedenbaugh, 00:15.192[10]; 10. 15-Will Hicks, 00:15.737[8]

Qualifying Results - Group B: 1. 57-Zack Mitchell, 00:14.523[5]; 2. 83-Jensen Ford, 00:14.958[1]; 3. 15K-Wil Herrington, 00:15.090[3]; 4. 12-Shawn Chastain, 00:15.265[7]; 5. 14B-Cade Brookshire, 00:15.527[2]; 6. 108-Chuck Southard, 00:15.571[9]; 7. 87Z-Zane Littleton, 00:15.845[8]; 8. 22F-Chris Ferguson, 00:16.506[4]; 9. 56-Jason Berrong, 00:16.671[6]

Current Schaeffer’s Oil Spring Nationals Series Point Standings:
1. Garrett Smith - 1678
2. Wil Herrington - 1646
3. Cory Hedgecock - 1264
4. Jimmy Owens - 936
5. Sam Seawright - 880
6. Michael Leach - 870
7. Ricky Weiss - 760
8. Cody Overton - 754
9. Jordy Nipper - 734
10. Zack Mitchell - 732

Current Coltman Farms Cup Point Standings:
1. Garrett Smith - 928
2. Wil Herrington - 910
3. Cory Hedgecock - 908
4. Jimmy Owens - 742
5. Michael Leach - 698
6. Brandon Overton - 582
7. Ricky Weiss - 570
8. Jensen Ford - 544
9. Mike Benedum - 514
10. Sam Seawright - 514

2025 Schaeffer’s Oil Spring Nationals Series Schedule:
Friday, February 28 - Swainsboro Raceway (Swainsboro, GA) - CHRIS MADDEN
Saturday, March 1 - Senoia Raceway (Senoia, GA) - CODY OVERTON
Friday, March 28 - Buckshot Speedway (Clanton, AL) - GARRETT SMITH
Saturday, March 29 - East AL Motor Speedway (Phenix City, AL) - BRANDON OVERTON
Friday, April 18 - I-75 Raceway (Sweetwater, TN) - RICKY WEISS
Saturday, April 19 - Tazewell Speedway (Tazewell, TN) - TYLER ERB
Friday, April 25 - Beckley Motor Speedway (Mount Hope, WV) - PPD TO 10/9
Saturday, April 26 - Beckley Motor Speedway (Mount Hope, WV) - PPD TO 10/10
Friday, May 2 - Sugar Creek Raceway (Blue Ridge, GA) - PPD TO 5/23
Saturday, May 3 - Dixie Speedway (Woodstock, GA) - PPD TO 10/11
Friday, May 9 - Rockcastle Speedway (Mount Vernon, KY) - GARRETT SMITH
Saturday, May 10 - Lake Cumberland Speedway (Burnside, KY) - JIMMY OWENS
Friday, May 23 - Sugar Creek Raceway (Blue Ridge, GA) - CASEY ROBERTS
Saturday, May 24 - North Georgia Speedway (Chatsworth, GA) - $10,053 to win
Sunday, May 25 - Duck River Raceway Park (Wheel, TN) - $10,053 to win
Thursday, October 9 - Beckley Motor Speedway (Mount Hope, WV) - $4,053 to win*
Friday, October 10 - Beckley Motor Speedway (Mount Hope, WV) - $15,053 to win*
Saturday, October 11 - Dixie Speedway (Woodstock, GA) - $TBA to win*
* Non-Points Race

For more information on the Schaeffer’s Oil Spring Nationals Series presented by Coltman Farms Racing and fueled by Sunoco, please point your Internet browser to www.SouthernNationalsSeries.com or feel free to call/text 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 tour would like to thank all of our valued marketing partners including: Schaeffer’s Oil & Specialized Lubricants, Coltman Farms Racing, Sunoco Race Fuels, American Race Tires, American Racer South, Delph Communications, E-Z-GO, Spring Pro Precision Equipment, Arizona Sport Shirts, Capital Race Cars, Collins Signs, DirtCarLift.com, DirtonDirt.com, FK Rod Ends, Interstate Welding & Steel Supply, JM Custom Laser, Knowles Race Parts and Bodies, MasterSbilt Race Cars, MyRacePass Fantasy Racing, SFP Performance Systems, The Joie of Seating, The Steering Buddy, Velocita-USA, Vic Hill Racing Engines, Vidalia Powersports, Vinson Sims Construction, and Wiles Driveshafts.

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