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MARCH APRIL MAY JUNE JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER - No Racing NOVEMBER - November 8 - Swap Meet and Practice
9AM-5PM NOTE: This is a tentative schedule and is subject to change. * Subject to early cancellation. |
Cleveland Speedway honors champions and holds practice on October 18
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (Sept. 30) After rain postponed the SAS Fall Classic and the crowning of the 2003 division champions, Cleveland Speedway officials have announced the rescheduling of both events. The 2003 champions will be honored during a practice session set for October 18 and the Fall Classic will be run on November 1.
"Rescheduling rained out races is never easy, but this time of year there are so few dates left it becomes even more difficult," said Cleveland Speedway owner and promoter Joe Lee Johnson. "Southern All Star officials told us that the Fall Classic would either be run on November 1 or we would have to cancel the race. With point battles and championships on the line we never like to cancel a race."
Cleveland Speedway will be opened from 4 to 9 PM on October 18 for practice. The practice will be for all divisions and the champions for all divisions will be honored at a 5 PM ceremony in an infield. The grand stands are free and there is a $10 charge in the pits.
Cleveland Speedway is located on US 11 (Lee Highway) just north of the US 64 bypass in Cleveland, Tenn. For more information call the track (423) 479-8574. Or visit www.clevelandspeedway.com/
Rain postpones Cleveland Speedway's SAS Fall Classic
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (Sept. 27) - Heavy rain from a cold front moving through the area put the SAS Fall Classic scheduled for tonight at Cleveland Speedway off until Saturday November 1.
Cleveland Speedway is located on US 11 (Lee Highway) just north of the US 64 bypass in Cleveland, Tenn. For more information call the track (423) 479-8574. Or visit www.clevelandspeedway.com/
SAS Championship Point Battle returns to Cleveland Speedway
CLEVELAND, Tenn. - Duayne Hommel and Clint Smith have been locked in a torrid battle for the 2003 Southern All Star championship all season long. As the season winds down the battle continues to heat up as the traveling Late Model stars come to Cleveland for the SAS Fall Classic on Saturday September 27.
The two SAS championship contenders are no strangers to Cleveland Speedway and both have had success on the tricky clay oval.
Hommel, the defending SAS champion, has a love affair with Cleveland Speedway. In the last two years he has won all but two of the SAS events at the third mile speed plant. Multi time SAS champion Clint Smith was one of the other SAS winners at Cleveland after he won the 26 running of the Coca Cola Tennessee Memorial in May.
The mix of SAS regulars and local hot shoes will make sure that Hommel and Smith will have their hands full in the $4,000 to win event. SAS regulars Mike Head, Chris Madden, Jeff Cooke and Terrance Nowell will all be trying to add to their championship point total. Newly crowned Cleveland Speedway Late Model champion Paul Tims will lead the local contingent of Chris Beavers, Lamar Scoggins, John Owenby, Jake Lowery, Todd Morrow and a host of others who have every intention of sending the travelers home empty handed.
In addition to the SAS main event there will be racing in Claimer Late Model, Hobby, Pony and Street Stock.
On Saturday September 27 the pits will open at 2PM the grandstands at 4PM with racing at 7PM. Adult grandstand tickets are $15, kids 6-11 $3 under 6 are free. Pit passes are $25.
Cleveland Speedway is located on US 11 (Lee Highway) just north of the US 64 bypass in Cleveland, Tenn. For more information call the track (423) 479-8574. Or visit www.clevelandspeedway.com/
Cleveland Speedway Prepares for SAS Fall Classic
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (Sept. 18) Although there has been no racing at Cleveland Speedway since the last points race on August 30 there has been plenty of action as the track prepares for the Southern All Star Fall Classic scheduled for Saturday September 27.
"If you are racing or not there is always something to do at a race track and Cleveland Speedway is no exception," says Cleveland's owner and promoter Joe Lee Johnson. "Cleveland Speedway Driving School will be here on the Tuesday and Wednesday before the Classic so everything will be great shape for the race on Saturday."
Headlining the Fall Classic will be the ultra fast, ultra competitive Southern All Star Super Late Models. Also on the card will be racing in all of Cleveland Speedway's weekly divisions. These non-points events will include Claimer Late Models, Hobby, Pony and Street Stocks.
The 2003 Cleveland Speedway champions in all divisions will be honored with a pre-race ceremony in the infield.
The pits will open at 2 PM with the grandstands opening at 4PM. Racing at 7PM. Adult grandstand tickets are $15, kids 6-11 $3 under 6 are free. Pit passes are $25.
Cleveland Speedway is located on US 11 (Lee Highway) just north of the US 64 bypass in Cleveland, Tenn. For more information call the track (423) 479-8574. Or visit www.clevelandspeedway.com/
Cleveland Speedway concludes regular season racing
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (August 30) Cleveland Speedway ended it's regular season racing Saturday night with champions being named in all five divisions. The Champions will be honored prior to the running of the SAS Fall Festival on Saturday September 27 at the 1/3 mile clay oval.
Ringgold, Georgia's Kevin Gibson took Saturday's Late Model feature win out runnning John Owenby, Mike Tinker, Paul Tims and Jason McMahan.
In the Late Model championship point race point leader Paul Tims' fourth place finish combined with runner-up Chris Beavers seventh place finish gave Tims a 60-point advantage and the championship.
In Claimer Late Model racing Glenn Seaton III took the lead on the ninth circuit and went on to win the season finale. Bobby Doss was second with Reed Johnson, Stephanie Powell and Nick Yancy following him across the stripe.
Justin Winters took the 2003 Claimer Late Model championship with Bobby Doss in second and Stephanie Powell third.
From his inside second row starting position Doyle Herron took the lead from Glenn Seaton Jr. and never looked back as he took the Hobby division win. Point leader and champion Richard Dixon was second, Glenn Seaton Jr. third, Kenny Pierce fourth and Jimmy Bettis fifth. Pierce, Bettis and Herron finished two three and four in the final point tally.
Jason Spraker made it three Pony wins in a row as he made a late season charge on point leader Scott Ledford. John Smith, David Goode, Nathan Hair and Ledford rounded out the top five.
Even with his late season surge Spraker was unable to over take Ledford for the Pony championship. When the smoke had cleared and the racing was done Ledford held a 30 point advantage and will be crowned champion on September 27.
In the Street finale it was Anthony Hawkins taking the win with Shawn Sims, Robin Baker, Jason Seaton and Derek Nash in tow. Jason Seaton took the overall point title with Robin Baker in the runner up spot.
Kicking off the post season specials at Cleveland Speedway will be SAS Fall Festival on Saturday September 27. The 2003 championship awards will be given out prior to the event.
Cleveland Speedway is located on US 11 (Lee Highway) just north of the US 64 bypass in Cleveland, Tenn. For more information call the track (423) 479-8574. Or visit www.clevelandspeedway.com/
Back to Back Late Model wins for Morrow
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (August 23) Todd Morrow scored his second Late Model win in as many weeks at Cleveland Speedway Saturday night. Leading flag to flag Morrow was able to hold off Late Model point leader Paul Tims on his way to taking the win.
Crossing the line behind Morrow and Tims were Lamar Scoggins, Dewayne Smith and Chuck Tinker. The second five across the stripe were Chuck Christopher, Dewayne Powell, John Owneby, Billy Mayo and Mickey Youngblood.
Justin Winters took the Late Model Claimer win and in doing so insured himself the season championship in the ultra competitive division. Glenn Seaton III was second and was followed to the checkered flag by Bobby Doss, David Gamble and Chad Anderson.
Richard Dixon continued his dominance in the Hobby division with a win over a light field. Runner up in Hobby points Kenny Pierce was runner up in the race with Alex Nash in third and Jimmy Bettis fourth.
Jason Spraker took the win and in the process tightened the point race in the Pony division. Wendell Ingram, Danny Burnette, David Good and point leader Scott Ledford rounded out the top five.
Robin Baker eased just a bit closer to point leader Jason Seaton as he won the Street feature with Seaton finishing sixth. Terry Graham, Shawn Sims, Jimmy Shields and Tim Parmalee completed the top five.
Next Saturday, August 30, is the final regular season race at Cleveland Speedway and the champion in the Late Models, Pony and Street division will be decided.
Fall special events at the 1/3 mile clay oval include the SAS Fall Festival on September 27, Swap Meet and Practice on November 8 and the 15th Annual Gobbler 75 on November 22.
Cleveland Speedway is located on US 11 (Lee Highway) just north of the US 64 bypass in Cleveland, Tenn. For more information call the track (423) 479-8574. Or visit www.clevelandspeedway.com/
Morrow tops Cleveland Late Models
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (August 17) Defending Late Model champion Todd Morrow came from mid-pack to take the lead from Chris Beavers and go on to win the Late Model feature at Cleveland Speedway Saturday night.
Morrow, who started eighth in the 15 car Late Model feature, moved his way through the field to take the lead from Chris Beavers on the 10th circuit of the 30 lap event. Morrow who went from third to first took, Paul Tims who was in second with him relegating Beavers to third. Following Morrow Tims and Beavers across the stripe were John Owenby and Bobby Mayse.
Tims, who leads the points, was successful in keeping runner up Beavers behind him. With two races remaining, the championship could go either way as Beavers trails Tims by 32 points.
Claimer Late Model point leader Justin Winters continues to roll as he notched another win. Runner up in points Bobby Doss finished a disappointing ninth. Following Winters across the line were Robby Hair, Glenn Seaton III, Jody Campbell and David Gamble.
Richard Dixon outran Doyle Herron to take the Hobby feature win and in the process padded his points lead over Jerry Coffman who finished eighth. Doyle Herron was second, Troy Poole third, Shawn Reece fourth and Kenny Stanfield fifth.
Jason Spraker took the Pony feature win over Danny Burnette, John Smith, Wendall Ingram, and Scott Ledford. With the win Spraker, who is second in points was able to cut into Ledford's point lead. With two race remaining Ledford leads Spraker by 50 markers.
Street action Shawn Sims take the victory over Jimmy Shields, Mike Levi, Robin Baker, and Terry Graham. Street point leader Jason Seaton finished sixth which enable Baker to close within 54 points.
Two more nights, August 23 and August 30, remain on the regular season schedule at Cleveland Speedway. Both of these race night's award points and will determine the champion in many of the classes.
Cleveland Speedway is located on US 11 (Lee Highway) just north of the US 64 bypass in Cleveland, Tenn. For more information call the track (423) 479-8574. Or visit www.clevelandspeedway.com/
Cleveland Speedway will run on August 23
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (August 13) Cleveland Speedway's original 2003 schedule had Saturday August 23 as an open date. Track owner and promoter Joe Lee Johnson has put the date back into the schedule and will run a regular season point race on that night.
"I hate to run against Bristol but with all the races we have lost this year to weather we need to do what we can for our drivers and fans," said Joe Lee.
With the addition of the 23rd there are three more point races left in the 2003 season. The season will end in the middle of the Labor Day Weekend on Saturday August 30.
After closing the regular season Cleveland will run two Southern All Star (SAS) specials and have their annual practice and swap meet. The SAS Fall Festival will run on Saturday September 27, the practice and swap meet on November 8 and the 15th Annual Gobbler 75 on November 22.
Cleveland Speedway is located on US 11 (Lee Highway) just north of the US 64 bypass in Cleveland, Tenn. For more information call the track (423) 479-8574. Or visit www.clevelandspeedway.com/
Owenby Tops Cleveland Speedway Late Models
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (August 9) John Owenby out dueled Late Model point leader Paul Tims to lead the first lap and the remaining 29 circuits with a mirror full of Tims to win the Late Model feature at Cleveland Speedway Saturday night.
Following Owenby and Tims across the stripe were Mike Tinker, Chris Beavers and Todd Morrow. Rounding out the top 10 were Lamar Scoggins, Jake Lowery, Bobby Mayse, Eddie Benefield and Dewayne Powell.
As the season winds down with only three more point races left in 2003 the point battles are heating up. The Tims/Beavers battle for the Late Model championship is too close to call and will go down to the wire. Tims has a 30-point lead over Chris Beavers who enjoys a 182-point cushion over third place Jake Lowery.
Winters padded what appears to be an insurmountable point lead in the Claimer Late Models with a win over Nick Yancy. Yancy, who was second last week and won the week before, came home second with Darren Deverell, Glenn Seaton III and Chris Stewart rounding out the top five.
Winters leads Bobby Doss, who finished a disappointing ninth, by 128 points with Stephanie Powell in third 116 points behind Doss.
Hobby action saw the division point leader Richard Dixon take the win and add to his point lead over Jerry Coffman. Doyle Herron of Old Fort was second, Coffman third, Shawn Reece fourth and Kenny Stanfield fifth.
Dixon's early season win streak and season long dominance of the Hobby division gives him a commanding point lead going into the last three races. He leads Coffman by 320 points.
Jason Spraker made it two Pony feature wins in a row as he continued his late season assault on point leader Scott Ledford. Ledford, who has no intention of surrender, was second. Keith Jones was third with John Smith and David Goode rounding out the top five.
Spraker trails Ledford by 60 points and Danny Burnett rides 52 points behind Spraker.
Robin Baker took the Street feature win and in the process gained a little ground on point leader Jason Seaton who posted a fifth place finish. Jimmy Shields was second, Anthony Hawkins third and Donnie Webb fourth.
Seaton leads Baker by 58 points going into the last three regular season events.
The August 23 date, previously an open night, has been added the schedule. There will be racing in all divisions on August 23.
Cleveland Speedway is located on US 11 (Lee Highway) just north of the US 64 bypass in Cleveland, Tenn. For more information call the track (423) 479-8574. Or visit www.clevelandspeedway.com/
Paul Tims tops Cleveland Late Models
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (August 2) Dodging sprinkles of rain Paul Tims led
flag-to-flag to take the Late Model checkers at Cleveland Speedway
Saturday night. Tims, who leads the season point battle over Chris
Beavers, put a little more distance between himself and Beavers who
finished fourth.
John Owenby was second across the stripe and was followed by Lamar
Scoggins, Beavers and Dewayne Smith. Mike Tinker, Eddie Benefield,
Dewayne Powell, Chuck Christopher and Brad Allen rounded out the top
10.
Glenn Seaton III took the Claimer Late Model victory with a mirror
full of last week's winner Nick Yancy as the duo flashed under the
checkers. Jody Campbell, Darren Deverall and Bobby Doss rounded out
the top five.
Doss, who trailed Claimer point leader Justin Winters by a mere 14
points, picked up some ground and possibly took the point lead as
Winter posted a seventh place finish. Official points will be posted
on www.clevelandspeedway.com on August 4.
Starting mid-pack Shawn Reece of Harrison, Tenn. took the Hobby
feature win as he passed Jerry Coffman with three laps to go in the
20-lap event. Coffman settled for second with Doyle Herron third,
Richard Dixon fourth and Jim Twiggs fifth.
Jason Spraker record another feature win leading the first and the
final three laps of the 20-lap Pony feature. Spraker, who rides
second in points, closed the gap on leader Scott Ledford who finished
fourth. Following Spraker across the line were Nathan Hair, Danny
Burnette, Ledford and Wendall Ingram.
Starting sixth in the Street Stock feature it took Anthony Hawkins
five circuits to power past Wendell Hawkins for the lead and
ultimately the win. Robin Baker was second across the line and was
followed by Wendell Hawkins, Tommy Kesley and Terry Graham.
Cleveland Speedway is located on US 11 (Lee Highway) just north of
the US 64 bypass in Cleveland, Tenn. For more information call the
track (423) 479-8574. Or visit www.clevelandspeedway.com/
Donnie Webb scores Mid-Season Championship win at Cleveland
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (July, 26) Donnie Webb went wire-to-wire to win the Street Stock Mid-Season championship at Cleveland Speedway Saturday night. For the first seven laps Webb kept Anthony Hawkins at bay. Next it was Street Stock point leader Jason Seaton who charged past Hawkins from his eighth place starting spot to take over second and hound Webb for the remaining laps.
Following Webb and Seaton across the stripe were Randy Hysinger, Terry Graham and Shawn Sims.
Paul Tims put another notch in the win column as he outran defending Late Model champion Todd Morrow in the Late Model feature. The win enabled Tims to put a little more space between him and second in Late Model points Chris Beavers who finished fifth. John Owenby was third and Bobby Mayse fourth.
Nick Yancy scored his first Claimer Late Model feature win of the season. Yancy, who led every lap, was followed across the stripe by Bobby Doss, Barney Stiles, Chad Anderson and Tim Gibson.
Jim Twiggs led every lap but was denied the Hobby win when he failed to pass a post race protest. With Twiggs out Jerry Coffman moved into first with Doyle Herron second, Shawn Reece third, Kenny Pierce fourth and Kevin Cook fifth.
John Smith make the pull from Soddy Daisy pay off as he took the Pony feature win. Jason Spraker and Scott Ledford, who are locked in the Pony point battle finished second and third. Rounding out the top five were Wendell England and Darrell Long.
Cleveland Speedway is located on US 11 (Lee Highway) just north of the US 64 bypass in Cleveland, Tenn. For more information call the track (423) 479-8574. Or visit www.clevelandspeedway.com/
Hommel continues SAS hot streak with Jean Johnson Memorial win
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (July 19) Duayne Hommel, one of the hottest Late Model chauffeurs in the country, made it five Southern All Star wins in a row by winning the Budweiser Jean Johnson Memorial at Cleveland Speedway Saturday night.
Starting sixth on the grid, Hommel would move into second behind leader Ray Cook on the 19th circuit of the 60-lap event. Hommel would worry Cook and keep Jeff Cooke and Dale McDowell behind him for the next 37 trips around the tricky third mile oval. With just five laps remaining he moved past Cook for the top spot and the win.
For Hommel it was his fifth SAS win at Cleveland since the start of the 2002 season and his second consecutive win of the Budweiser sponsored Jean Johnson Memorial. Cook settled for his second runner up finish is as many nights with Dale McDowell coming home third. Jeff Cooke and Clint Smith rounded out the top five.
Leading the second five across the stripe were Jake Lowery, Chris Beavers, Vic Hill, Shane Tankersley and Mike Head.
Jody Campbell edged Nick Yancy to take the Claimer Late Model portion of the Jean Johnson Memorial. Bobby Doss was third with Justin Winters fourth and Jonathan Davenport fifth.
In Hobby action Glenn Seaton Jr. took the win over Jerry Coffman, Rick Dixon, Kevin Cook and Jim Twiggs.
Keith Jones was the winner in the Pony division. Danny Burnett was the runner up with Wendall Ingram, Greg Henderson and Jason Spraker rounding out the top five.
Anthony Hawkins was the first Street Stock across the line. Randy Hysinger was second, Tim Parmerlee was third, Robin Baker fourth and Shawn Sims fifth.
Next Saturday July 26 is the Street Stock Mid-Season championship and racing in all divisions.
Cleveland Speedway is located on US 11 (Lee Highway) just north of the US 64 bypass in Cleveland, Tenn. For more information call the track (423) 479-8574. Or visit www.clevelandspeedway.com/
Jean Johnson Memorial Results July 19th, 2003
1 H2 Duayne Homell Newport TN
2 53 Ray Cook Brasstown NC
3 17m Dale McDowell Cleveland TN
4 99 Jeff Cooke Spartanburg SC
5 44 Clint Smith Senoia GA
6 44 Jake Lowry
7 03 Chris Beavers Cleveland TN
8 1 Vic Hill Mosheim TN
9 31 Shane Tankersley
10 54 Mike Head Ellenwood GA
11 T21 Chuck Tinker Ringold GA
12 84 Steve Harrison Dayton TN
13 84 Paul Tims Georgetown TN
14 X15 Shawn Chastain Murphy NC
15 J1 John Jones
16 T1 Todd Morrow Old Fort TN
17 32 Lamar Scoggins Cleveland TN
18 32 John Owenby Cleveland TN
19 16 Rick Hixson
20 88 Keith Hayes
21 22 Bobby Mayse Harrison TN
22 55 Terrance Nowell Phenix City AL
23 M45 Kevin Gibson Ringold GA
24 87 Rex Ritchey Ringgold GA
Claimer Late Model Results
1 28 Jody Campbell
2 N7 Nick Yancy
4 28 Bobby Doss Cleveland TN
3 J1 Justin Winters
5 49 Jonathan Davenport
6 92 Glenn Seaton III
7 17 Chad Anderson
8 D7 Darren Deverell Cleveland TN
9 B5 Barney Stiles
10 T3 Tim Gibson
11 27 David Gamble
12 7 Matt Steward
13 Y7 Stephanie Powell
14 45 Robby Hair
15 2 David Doss Cleveland TN
16 13 Jon Kwasnicki Cleveland TN
17 17 Tony Tankersley Dayton TN
Hobby Results
1 92 Glenn Seaton Jr. Cleveland TN
2 3D Jerry Coffman
3 3 Richard Dixon Cleveland TN
4 02 Kevin Cook
5 99 Jim Twiggs Murphy NC
6 77 Doyle Herron
7 54 Donnie Kilgore
8 4 Kenny Pierce
9 95 Jimmy Bettis
Pony Results
1 78 Keith Jones Birchwood TN
2 4 Danny Burnette
3 3 Wendall Ingram
4 3 Greg Henderson
5 25 Jason Spraker
6 7 Scott Barrera
7 18 Tim Hogg
8 3 Daniell Burnette
Street Stock Results
1 3 Anthony Hawkins
2 T3 Randy Hysinger
3 13 Tim Parmerlee
4 20 Robin Baker
5 04 Shawn Sims
6 23 Wendell Hawkins
The 12th running of the Jean Johnson Memorial this Saturday at Cleveland
CLEVELAND, Tenn. - Defending champion Duayne Hommel will lead the Southern All Star invaders into Cleveland Speedway this Saturday for the 12th running of the Jean Johnson Memorial sponsored by Budweiser.
Hommel, the defending SAS champion and winner of the last years Jean Johnson Memorial, has had great success at Cleveland Speedway. The Tennessee Hot Shoe has won four of the last six Southern All Star events dating back to the 2002 Shamrock. Clint Smith, winner of the Tennessee Memorial this spring, Mike Head and Hommel are in a tight battle for the series point lead and all three hope to improve their standings as well as their bank balance with a Cleveland win.
Paul Tims, Chris Beavers and Mike Tinker lead the defenders who will try to keep the trophy and the bulk of $5,000 to win $20,000 purse at home. Tims, who leads the Cleveland Late Model point chase, finished third in the Tennessee Memorial with second in points Chris Beavers finishing fifth. Add Jake Lowry, Billy Mayo, Dwayne Smith, Lamar Scoggins and defending Late Model champion Todd Morrow to the list and the All Star invaders will not have an easy time of it.
Also on the card will be racing in all of Cleveland's divisions, Claimer Late Models, Hobby, Pony and Street Stock.
All the action starts Saturday July 19. The pit gates will open at 1 PM, the grandstands at 4 PM with racing at 7:30 (All times Eastern Daylight Savings).
Cleveland Speedway is located on US 11 (Lee Highway) just north of the US 64 bypass in Cleveland, Tenn.
For the best in short track dirt racing, Southern Style, it's Cleveland Speedway every Saturday night. To find out how to get the best return on your entertainment dollar call Cleveland Speedway 423-479-8574 or visit www.clevelandspeedway.com/
Cleveland prepares for SAS Jean Johnson Memorial after rain out
CLEVELAND, Tenn. - Cleveland Speedway was forced to cancel Saturday night's racing after showers wet the third mile clay over early in the evening.
"Once you have the track ironed in and you get any type of rain like we did it's almost impossible to get the track back in a timely manner," said Joe Lee Johnson. "Like most other tracks around the country we have had more than our share of wet weather this season."
Next on the schedule for Cleveland Speedway is the 12th Annual Jean Johnson Memorial sponsored by Budweiser and sanctioned by B.J. Parker's Southern All Star Series.
Cleveland Speedway is located on US 11 (Lee Highway) just north of the US 64 bypass in Cleveland, Tenn. For more information call the track (423) 479-8574. Or visit www.clevelandspeedway.com/
Gibson tops Cleveland Late Models
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (July 5) Kevin Gibson scored the Late Model feature win at Cleveland Speedway Saturday night. The Ringgold, GA racer took the lead from the pole position and lead every lap to best a 19 car field in the 30 laps event.\
Late Model point leader Paul Tims was second and was followed across the stripe by last week's winner Lamar Scoggins, Chris Beavers and John Owenby.
Jake Lowery, Mike Tinker, Dewayne Smith, John Allen and Billy Mayo rounded out the top 10.
Justin Winters and Bobby Doss are running one two in the Claimer Late Model point race and finished one two in Saturday night's feature. Glenn Seaton III was third with Barney Stiles fourth and Nick Yancey fifth.
Hobby action saw Doyle Herron take the win. Point leader Richard Dixon was second with Glenn Seaton Jr., Jerry Coffman and Matt Moor rounding out the top five.
Jason Spraker picked up some points on Pony point leaders Scott Ledford and Danny Burnette by virtue of winning the Pony feature. Keith Jones was second, John Smith third, Danny Burnett fourth and Tim Hogg fifth. Current point leader Scott Ledford finished seventh.
Jason Seaton went flag-to-flag to win the Street feature. Following Seaton across the line were Robin Baker, Shawn Sims, Terry Graham and Jimmy Shields.
Cleveland Speedway is located on US 11 (Lee Highway) just north of the US 64 bypass in Cleveland, Tenn. For more information call the track (423) 479-8574. Or visit www.clevelandspeedway.com/
Scoggins Flag-to-Flag for Cleveland Late Model Victory
CLEVELAND, Tenn. - Lamar Scoggins took the lead at the drop of the green and was never headed as he won the Super Late Model feature event at Cleveland Speedway Saturday night.
Scoggins out gunned pole sitter Paul Tims on the start of the Late Model feature and spent the next 30 laps holding off Tims, Mike Tinker and Chris Beavers. As the laps wound down Todd Morrow and Shane Chastain, who had split the last two feature wins, put on a torrid battle for fifth. When the checkered flag fell Morrow had the spot.
Chastain led the second five of Jake Lowery, Bobby Mayse, Billy Mayo and P.D. Doss.
In the Claimer Late Models Jody Campbell powered his way into the lead and would go on to win the event that was ended on the ninth circuit after running over the time limit. Jimmy Webb was second with pole sitter Charles Clinton third, Bobby Doss fourth and Nick Yancey fifth.
Doyle Herron took the lead from Richard Dixon on the seventh circuit of the Hobby feature and kept Dixon at bay for the remaining 13 laps to take the win. Following Herron and Dixon across the line were Jerry Coffman, Chad Holcomb and Kenny Pierce
Pony action saw Danny Burnette take the win over John Smith Wendall Ingram, Brad Gladden and David Goode. With Burnette's win and point leader Scott Ledford's 11th place finish Burnette now trails Ledford by only 18 points in the battle for the season championship.
Anthony Hawkins took top honors in the Street division. Point leader Jason Seaton was second with Donnie Webb, Robin Baker, and Wendell Hawkins rounding out the top five.
This Saturday night feature racing in all classes with fireworks for the kids.
Cleveland Speedway is located on US 11 (Lee Highway) just north of the US 64 bypass in Cleveland, Tenn. For more information call the track (423) 479-8574. Or visit www.clevelandspeedway.com/
Winters and Ledford Score Mid-Season Championship wins
CLEVELAND, Tenn. - The third time was the charm for the Claimer Late Model mid-season championship event at Cleveland Speedway Saturday night. For Claimer point leader and race winner of the double point event Justin Winters it was a great way to pad his point lead.
Bobby Doss posted a strong second place finish which when combined with poor finishes by David Gamble and Glenn Seaton III will move him into the second slot in the season point standings. Jimmy Webb was third, Chad Anderson fourth and Steve Gilbert fifth.
Rounding out the top 10 were David Doss, Matt Stewart, Charles Clinton, Jon Kwasnicki and Robby Hair.
Scott Ledford led from flag to flag to score the Pony mid-season championship win. Ledford who leads the points was unable to gain much ground on Danny Burnette who is second in points and finished second in the race. Third was Keith Jones fourth John Smith and fifth across the stripe was Wendell Ingram.
Rounding out the top 10 in the double point event were Tim Hogg, Darrell Long, David Goode, Donnie Lowe and Lindsay Doss.
Todd Morrow and Johnny Chastain have finished one-two in Super Late Models for the past two races. The first time it was Chastain in victory lane and Morrow second. These time positions were reversed with Morrow taking home the top money and Chastain in the runner up spot.
Chastain looked like he would repeat as he led the first 26 circuits of the 30 laps event before Morrow was able to take the top spot and then the win. Billy Mayo was third, Bobby Mayse fourth and Lamar Scoggins fifth.
Jim Twiggs made the trip from Murphy pay as he took the Hobby division win. Jerry Coffman was second, with Richard Dixon, Kenny Stanfield and Donnie Kilgore rounding out the top five.
Anthony Hawkins led every lap to win the Street feature. Jeff King, Jason Seaton, Robin Baker and Wendell Hawkins followed Hawkins across the line.
Next week Cleveland Speedway presents the 26th Annual Stars and Stripes Fourth of July celebration with full racing program.
Cleveland Speedway is located on US 11 (Lee Highway) just north of the US 64 bypass in Cleveland, Tenn. For more information call the track (423) 479-8574. Or visit www.clevelandspeedway.com/
Cleveland Ready with two Mid-Season Championship races
CLEVELAND, Tenn. - After two weeks of racing being postponed by weather Cleveland Speedway will get it's schedule back on track. With a favorable weather forecast for the weekend Cleveland Speedway will run the rained out Claimer Late Model mid-season championship as well as the scheduled Pony mid-season championship this Saturday night.
"After weeks of rain and threatening weather we are finally getting a break with a great weather forecast for this weekend and we are back in business, " said Cleveland Owner and promoter Joe Lee Johnson. "We will be able to make up the mid-season championship for the Claimer Late Models and run the scheduled mid-season championship for the Pony class."
All mid-season championship features are double point races. The Super Late Models, Hobby and Street Stocks will also be on the card. Pits open at 4 PM grandstand at 5 PM with racing at 7:30 PM.
Cleveland Speedway is located on US 11 (Lee Highway) just north of the US 64 bypass in Cleveland, Tenn. For more information call the track (423) 479-8574. Or visit www.clevelandspeedway.com/
Rain forces Cleveland (TN) Speedway to cancel races
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (June 7) - Persistent rains over the last 24 hours has forced speedway officials to cancel this evening racing program.
Racing will continue next Saturday night with the running of the Claimer Mid-Season Championships and racing in all other divisions.
Cleveland Speedway is located on US 11 (Lee Highway) just north of the US 64 bypass in Cleveland, Tenn. For more information call the track (423) 479-8574. Or visit www.clevelandspeedway.com/
Shawn Chastian takes Cleveland Late Model Checkers
CLEVELAND, Tenn. - Shawn Chastain led every lap to take the Late Model win at Cleveland Speedway Saturday night as regular racing returned to the third-mile clay oval.
While the Murphy, NC driver was showing the field his rear bumper the racing behind him was fast and furious. John Owenby and Todd Morrow battled for second with Morrow taking the spot with two laps remaining in the 30-lap feature. Late Model point leader Paul Tims started 11th in the 19-car field would finish fourth with Eddie Benfield finishing fifth.
Lamar Scoggins, Mike Tinker, Jake Lowry, Rex Richie and Billy Mayo rounded out the top 10.
Glenn Seaton III tighten up the Claimer Late Model points chase as he took the win while point leaders Justin Winter and David Gamble finished back in the pack. Nick Yancy scored his best finish of the year when he came home second. Seaton and Yancy were followed across the stripe by Chad Anderson, Jody Campbell and Charles Clinton.
Jerry Coffman moved past Richard Dixon with four laps to go to notch the win in the 20-lap Hobby feature. Glenn Seaton Jr., Doug Herron ad Jimmy Bettis rounded out the top five.
Pony point leader Scott Ledford added some ground as he out gunned Jon Smith for the Pony feature win. Jason Spraker, Wendell Ingram and Danny Burnet were the next three across the line.
Jason Seaton took the Street win with Anthony Hawkins second, Donnie Nichols third, Wendell Hawkins fourth and Terry Graham fifth.
The Mid-Season Championship race for Claimer Late Models highlights next Saturday nights racing. The Claimer feature will be a double point event with regular points in Late Models, Hobby, Pony and Street Stocks.
Cleveland Speedway is located on US 11 (Lee Highway) just north of the US 64 bypass in Cleveland, Tenn. For more information call the track (423) 479-8574. Or visit www.clevelandspeedway.com/
Clint Smith tops Tennessee Memorial at Cleveland Speedway
CLEVELAND, Tenn. - Clint Smith took the win in the 26th running of the Southern All Star Johnston Coca Cola Tennessee Memorial at Cleveland Speedway Saturday night.
Smith who set fast time and led every lap for the win had his hands full first holding off Terrance Nowell and then Rex Richie. Richie ended up second, Cleveland Speedway Late Model point leader Paul Tims was third, Nowell fourth and Chris Beavers fifth.
Mike Tinker was sixth, Jody Summerville seventh and Mike Head, who lost the point lead to Smith, was eighth. John Owenby and Lamar Scoggins rounded out the top 10.
Bobby Doss took the Claimer Late Model win with Justin Winters finished second. Jody Campbell was third, Glen Seaton III was fourth and Charles Clinton was fifth.
Stephanie Powell was sixth with Nick Prescott, Lewis Johnson, Jon Kwasnick and Nick Yancey finishing up the top 10.
In Hobby action Doyle Herron took the win over Jim Twiggs. Glen Seaton Jr. was third, James Nichols fourth and Jimmy Bettis fifth.
John Smith took the Pony win over Danny Burnett. Jason Spraker was third and Greg Henderson and Darrell Long rounded out the top five.
Jason Seaton topped the Street Stock main event. Smith was followed across the stripe by Anthony Hawkins, Chad Holcomb, Robin Parker and Wendell Hawkins.
Regular racing returns to Cleveland Speedway next Saturday night with point racing in all divisions.
Cleveland Speedway is located on US 11 (Lee Highway) just north of the US 64 bypass in Cleveland, Tenn. For more information call the track (423) 479-8574. Or visit www.clevelandspeedway.com/
SAS Late Models
Place Car # Name Hometown
1 44 Clint Smith Senoia GA
2 87 Rex Ritchey Ringgold GA
3 84 Paul Tims Georgetown TN
4 55 Terrance Nowell Phenix City AL
5 3 Chris Beavers Cleveland TN
6 T22 Mike Tinker Ringold GA
7 25 Jody Summerville Rome GA
8 54 Mike Head Ellenwood GA
9 32 John Owenby Cleveland TN
10 32 Lamar Scoggins Cleveland TN
11 44 Jake Lowry
12 T1 Todd Morrow Old Fort TN
13 84 Steve Harrison Dayton TN
14 22 Bobby Mayse Harrison TN
15 99 Jeff Cooke Spartanburg SC
16 55 John 'Brad' Allen Rodgersville TN
17 12 Billy Mayo
18 1 Eddie Blackmon Kennesaw GA
19 99 Denny Slayton
20 X15 Shawn Chastain Murphy NC
21 H2 Duayne Homell Newport TN
22 21 Royce Bray Athens GA
23 50 David Tindell Rossville GA
24 11 Keith Frazier Cleveland TN
25 111 J. Allen
Claimer
Place Car # Name Hometown
1 28 Bobby Doss Cleveland TN
2 J1 Justin Winters
3 28 Jody Campbell
4 92 Glenn Seaton III
5 51 Charles (Peanut) Clinton
6 Y7 Stephanie Powell
7 12 Nick Prescott
8 50 Lewis Johnson
9 13 Jon Kwasnicki Cleveland TN
10 N7 Nick Yancy
11 3 Tim Gibson
12 17 Chad Anderson
13 27 David Gamble
Hobby
Place Car # Name Hometown
1 77 Doyle Herron
2 99 Jim Twiggs Murphy NC
3 92 Glenn Seaton Jr. Cleveland TN
4 K3 James Nichols
5 95 Jimmy Bettis
6 77 Scott Boyd Chattanooga TN
7 72 Kenny Stanfield
8 6 Todd Hernandy
9 3 Richard Dixon Cleveland TN
Pony
Place Car # Name Hometown
1 5 John Smith Soddy Daisy TN
2 5 Danny Burnette
3 25 Jason Spraker
4 3 Greg Henderson
5 7 Darrell Long
6 T4 Donnie Lowe
7 71 Donald Forgey Cleveland TN
8 3 Wendall Ingram
9 T20 Travis Winters
Street
Place Car # Name Hometown
1 92 Jason Seaton
2 3 Anthony Hawkins
3 T3 Chad Holcomb McDonald TN
4 20 Robin Baker
5 23 Wendell Hawkins
6 41 Raymond Lowry
7 55 Terry Graham
8 79 Thomas Lowry
Cleveland Speedway ready for 26th running of Tennessee Memorial
CLEVELAND, Tenn. - For 26 years the dirt racing fans in East Tennessee have been celebrating Memorial Day weekend watching the Johnston Coca Cola Tennessee Memorial race at Cleveland Speedway. This year Cleveland Speedway owner and promoter Joe Lee Johnson has upped the ante by making the annual event a Southern All Star sanctioned event paying $5,000 to win.
"This has always been one of our better races and a time when we remembered and honored all the veterans in Tennessee and around the country," said Joe Lee. "We decided over the winter to make it even better by putting a Southern All Star sanction on it. This will give our regulars another chance to compete and our fans another chance to see the Southern All Star brand of dirt racing excitement."
Southern All Star point leader Mike Head leads the visitors to Cleveland. In the point standings Head is two points ahead of Clint Smith who is two points ahead of defending champion Duayne Hommel in one of the tightest points battles on record. Last years Rookie of the Year Terrance Nowell is fourth in the point chase and leading rookie Jeff Cooke is fifth.
Leading the local Late Model contingent is last year's Johnston Coca Cola Tennessee Memorial winner and this years Super Late Model point leader Paul Tims. Chris Beaver, Dwayne Smith, Jason Lowery, Billy Mayo and a host of others are all looking to hold off the invaders and keep the prize money at home.
An important part of the 26th Tennessee Memorial event will be the racing in the weekly divisions. The stars and cars of the Claimer Late Models, Hobby, Pony and Street Stock will all be doing their best to impress in front of the holiday crowd.
On Saturday May 24 the pit gates will open at 1 PM, the Grandstands at 4 PM with racing at 7:30 PM. Adult tickets in the grandstands are $15 with children 6-11 $3.00. Under 6 are free. The pits are $25.00.
Cleveland Speedway is located on US 11 (Lee Highway) just north of the US 64 bypass in Cleveland, Tenn. For more information call the track (423) 479-8574. Or visit www.clevelandspeedway.com/
Rain and stormy forecast force Cleveland to Cancel
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (May 17,) Rain and a stormy forecast has force Cleveland Speedway officials to cancel tonight's racing.
Join us next Saturday night for the running of the 26th Annual Southern All Star Tennessee Memorial. In addition to the Super Late Model special there will be racing in all regular divisions.
Pits open at 1 PM, grandstands at 4PM with racing at 7:30 PM. Admission is $15.00 in the grandstands and $25.00 in the pits.
Cleveland Speedway is located on US 11 (Lee Highway) just north of the US 64 bypass in Cleveland, Tenn. For more information call the track (423) 479-8574. Or visit www.clevelandspeedway.com/
SAS 26th Annual Tennessee Memorial at Cleveland May 24
CLEVELAND, Tenn. - For the 26th consecutive year Cleveland Speedway will honor Tennessee veterans with the running of the Southern All Star Coca-Cola Tennessee Memorial on Saturday May 24.
One of the first special events started by Joe Lee Johnson after he took over the operation of the third mile speed plant the event has continued to grow in stature each year. This year will be no exception with the race being sanctioned by the Southern All Star Series. The event will be SAS point race paying $5,000 to win.
"This has always been a great time and a great race at Cleveland Speedway. Johnston Coca-Cola sponsorship at the track and of this event is one of the reasons it has been so successful," said Joe Lee. "It is a fine way to honor our veterans and kick off summer all on one Saturday night."
On the evening card with the Southern All Star Late Models will be all the local divisions. The Claimer Late Models, Hobby, Pony and Street Stock competitors will all be gunning for a Tennessee Memorial win.
Saturday May 24 the pit gates will open at 1 PM, the grandstands at 4 PM with racing at 7:30 (All times Eastern Daylight Savings) for the 26th running of the Southern All Star Coca-Cola Tennessee Memorial.
For the best in short track dirt racing, Southern Style, it's Cleveland Speedway every Saturday night. To find out how to get the best return on your entertainment dollar call Cleveland Speedway 423-479-8574 or visit www.clevelandspeedway.com/
Cleveland Speedway Mid-Season Championship to Dixon
CLEVELAND, Tenn. - Richard Dixon crossed the line in third, but after post race inspection found that he had won the Hobby Mid-Season championship event at Cleveland Speedway Saturday night.
Track officials inspected engines after the Hobby feature. As a result of the inspection it was determined that the first two cars across the line as well as the fourth and seventh did not meet the rules. This disqualified Jerry Coffman, Glenn Seaton Jr., Scott Boyd and Lonnie Raines and moved Dixon to first, James Nichols to second and Donald Forgey to third. Kenny Pierce and Michael Clements now rounded out the top five.
In Super Late Model action defending champion Todd Morrow parked his Boen Truck and Trailer, Race Engine Design powered Rocket entry in victory lane for the first time this season. Finishing second was Chris Beavers the winner of the last two features. Following Morrow and Beavers across the stripe were Dewayne Smith, John Owenby and Mike Tinker.
Rounding out the top 10 were Jason Lowery, Paul Tims, Bobby Mayse, Chris Stewart and Eddie Benefield.
Justin Winters continued his hot hand in Claimer Late Models as he streaked to his third win of the season. Jim 'O' was second, Chad Anderson third, Ty McGee fourth and Glenn Seaton III fifth.
Cleveland's Scott Ledford led every lap to take the feature win in the Pony division. On his way to the win Ledford was able to keep Jon Smith, Danny Burnette, Jason Spraker and Nathan Hair in his rearview.
Chad Holcomb and Jason Seaton finished the Street Stock feature one and two. Which is how they line up in the championship point battle as Seaton trails Holcomb by a scant 10 points. Robin Baker, third in points, was third across the line with Tommy Kesley and Gary Levi Jr.
Make plans to be at Cleveland Speedway on May 24 for the 26th Annual SAS Coca-Cola Tennessee Memorial for Super Late Models. Plus non-points racing in all other regular divisions.
Cleveland Speedway is located on US 11 (Lee Highway) just north of the US 64 bypass in Cleveland, Tenn. For more information call the track (423) 479-8574. or visit www.clevelandspeedway.com/
Cleveland Speedway Dodges Area Flooding
CLEVELAND, Tenn. - Cleveland Speedway has been fortunate to dodge the recent flooding caused by storms that have drenched the area for a week.
"We had plenty of rain, but none of the flooding that has plagued many in the area," said Cleveland Speedway owner and promoter Joe Lee Johnson on Thursday. "The infield is a little soft, but the track is in good shape. By the time we start putting cars in the infield on Saturday everything will be fine."
This Saturday is the Hobby Mid-Season Championship with all other classes, including Super Late Models, racing.
Cleveland Speedway is located on US 11 (Lee Highway) just north of the US 64 bypass in Cleveland, Tenn. For more information call the track (423) 479-8574. or visit www.clevelandspeedway.com/
Bobby Doss Claims Cleveland Claimer Victory
CLEVELAND, Tenn. - Bobby Doss parlayed last weeks second place finish into a trip to this weeks Claimer Late Model victory lane at Cleveland Speedway Saturday night. Doss who finished runner up to Justin Winters last week was able to keep Winters behind him to record his first feature win of the season.
Doss and Winters were followed across the line by Phillip Anderson, David Gamble and Kris Richie. Stephanie Powell, the former Miss Stephanie Yancy, was sixth, Bentley Goff seventh with Donnie Blackwell, A. Bradley and Jerome Blackwell rounding out the top 10.
Richard Dixon remained undefeated in Hobby point races as he held off Jerry Coffman for his fifth win of the season. Although Dixon has dominated Coffman has kept him in sight and only trails the point leader by 42 points.
Rounding out the top five in Hobby action were Doyle Herron, James Nichols and Donald Forgey.
Chris Beavers backed up last weeks Late Model win as the Cleveland, TN racer found his way to victory lane for the second week in a row. The win enable Beavers to shave some more points off point leader Paul Tims, who finished sixth.
Following Beavers across the line were John Owenby, Bobby Mayse, Doug Hedrick and John Jones.
Anthony Hawkins was the winner in the Street division as he out gunned Jeff King, Chad Holcomb, Joey Pridmore and Jason Seaton.
Pony action saw Scott Ledford pad his season point lead with another win. John Smith was second, Wendell Ingram third, Nathan Hair fourth and Danny Burnette fifth.
Coming May 10 is the Hobby Mid-Season championship with racing in all other divisions including Super Late Models.
Cleveland Speedway is located on US 11 (Lee Highway) just north of the US 64 bypass in Cleveland, Tenn. For more information call the track (423) 479-8574, or visit www.clevelandspeedway.com/
Paul Tims Scores First Cleveland Win in 2003
CLEVELAND, Tenn. - After a runner-up finish in the last Late Model feature Paul Tims made the move up to victory lane at Cleveland Speedway Saturday night. The Georgetown, TN hot shoe took over the top spot on the third circuit and never looked back as he notched his third top five finish of the season and took over the Late Model championship point lead.
Sharing the front row with previous winner Johnny Chastain, Tims took the lead when Chastain experienced problems that proved to be terminal on the third circuit of the 30-lap feature. Tims would never look back as he led the remaining laps for the win. Chris Byers, Lamar Scoggins, Shawn Chastain and Robby Mason followed Tims across the stripe.
Lamar Scoggins saw his third place finish and his Late Model championship point lead disappear when he was disqualified after failing the post race technical inspection. Scoggin's departure moved everyone up a notch with Jason Lowry moving into the into top five.
The next five across the line were Bobby Mayse, Richard Harvey, Dewayne Smith, P.D. Doss and Brad Allen.
In Claimer Late Models it was a new face in victory lane as Justin Winters led every lap to record his first feature win of the season. Charles Clinton was second and followed across the line by Nick Yancy, Bobby Doss and Jonathan Davenport.
Richard Dixon edged Jim Twiggs to continue his dominance in the Hobby division. The Cleveland TN chauffer now has three wins and a second place finish in the first four races of the young season. Jerry Coffman was third, Glenn Seaton Jr. fourth and Doyle Herron fifth.
After winning the first Pony feature of the season Scott Ledford found his way back to victory lane Saturday night as he led every lap for his second win of the season. Greg Henderson, Jason Spraker, John Smith and Danny Burnette rounded out the top five.
In Street racing Chad Holcomb and Jason Seaton battled it out with Holcomb coming out on top and taking the win. In the previous Street point race the finish was reversed with Seaton taking the win. Terry Graham, Robin Baker and Wendell Hawkins rounded out the top five.
Regular racing in all divisions, including Super Late Models, continues at Joe Lee Johnson's Cleveland Speedway next Saturday April 26.
Cleveland Speedway is located on US 11 (Lee Highway) just north of the US 64 bypass in Cleveland, Tenn. For more information call the track (423) 479-8574 or visit www.clevelandspeedway.com/
RESULTS of 04/19/03 Races
Late Model
Place # First Last Name
1 84 Paul Tims
2 03 Chris Baevers
3 X15 Shawn Chastain
4 M47 Robby Mason
5 44 Jason Lowry
6 10 Eddie Benefield
7 22 Bobby Mayse
8 31 Richard H
9 21 Dewayne Smith
10 1 P.D. Doss
11 55 John 'Brad' Allen
12 1 Charles Smith
13 12 Gabe Wilson
14 11 Danny Byers
15 12 Billy Mayo
16 00 Johnny Chastain
17 32 Nathan Parris
Claimer
Place # First Last Name
1 J1 Justin Winters
2 51 Charles (Peanut) Clinton
3 N7 Nick Yancy
4 28 Bobby Doss
5 49 Jonathan Davenport
6 17 Chad Anderson
7 B5 Barney Stiles
8 C71 Ty McGee
9 9G Steve Gilbert
10 Y7 Stephanie Powell
11 C7 Doug Sneed
12 45 Robby Hair
13 13 Jon Kwasnicki
14 92 Glenn Seaton III
15 27 David Gamble
16 50 Lewis Johnson
Hobby
Place # First Last Name
1 3 Richard Dixon
2 99 Jim Twiggs
3 3D Jerry Coffman
4 92 Glenn Seaton Jr.
5 77 Doyle Herron
6 4 Kenny Pierce
7 K3 James Nichols
8 47 Perry Graves
9 07 Lonnie Raines
10 8 Chad Frizzell
Pony
Place # First Last Name
1 32 Scott Ledford
2 3 Greg Henderson
3 25 Jason Spraker
4 5 John Smith
5 4 Danny Burnette
6 3T Brian Gregory
7 18 Tim Hogg
8 3 Wendall Ingram
9 17 Nathan Hair
10 07 Darrell Long
11 B12 Brandon Gray
12 112 Michael Luna
13 5 David Goode
Street
Place # First Last Name
1 T3 Chad Holcomb
2 92 Jason Seaton
3 55 Terry Graham
4 20 Robin Baker
5 23 Wendell Hawkins
6 13 Gary Levi Jr.
7 K1 Jeff King
POINTS
Late Model
Place Car First Name Last Name Total Points
1 84 Paul Tims 288
2 22 Bobby Mayse 276
3 03 Chris Baevers 256
4 21 Dewayne Smith 250
5 44 Jason Lowry 244
6 32 Lamar Scoggins 192
7 T22 Mike Tinker 182
8 T21 Chuck Tinker 174
9 X15 Shawn Chastain 170
10 00 Johnny Chastain 168
11 12 Billy Mayo 162
12 10 Eddie Benefield 160
13 55 John 'Brad' Allen 158
14 28 P.D. Doss 158
15 11 Danny Byers 142
16 711 Jimmy Webb 136
17 32 Nathan Parris 134
18 M47 Robby Mason 92
19 25 Derrick Duggan 88
20 T1 Todd Morrow 84
21 31 Richard H 84
22 1 Eddie Blackmon 78
23 49 Jimmy Watt 76
24 1 Charles Smith 76
25 12 Gabe Wilson 74
26 11 Keith Frazier 74
27 84 Steve Harrison 72
28 12 Billy Mayo 70
29 42 Eric Dunn 68
30 99S Denny Slaton 66
31 41 Brian Hickman 64
32 21 Stan Amacher 62
33 42 Eric Wilson 60
Claimer Latemodel
Place Car First Name Last Name Total Points
1 51 Charles (Peanut) Clinton 284
2 92 Glenn Seaton III 272
3 B5 Barney Stiles 266
4 C71 Ty McGee 258
5 50 Lewis Johnson 240
6 27 David Gamble 236
7 13 Jon Kwasnicki 236
8 J1 Jonathan Winters 190
9 28 Bobby Doss 186
10 4 Chris Stewart 170
11 Y7 Stephanie Powell 164
12 C11 Darren Deverell 156
13 8 Ron Tatum 152
14 J1 Justin Winters 100
15 N7 Nick Yancy 94
16 49 Jonathan Davenport 90
17 17 Chad Anderson 88
18 9G Steve Gilbert 82
19 C7 Doug Sneed 78
20 47 Chris Davis 78
21 45 Robby Hair 76
Hobbie Stock
Place Car First Name Last Name Total Points
1 3 Richard Dixon 300
2 92 Glenn Seaton Jr. 280
3 99 Jim Twiggs 276
4 3D Jerry Coffman 266
5 71 Donald Forgey 188
6 47 Perry Graves 178
7 8 Chad Frizzell 168
8 07 Lonnie Raines 164
9 16 Shawn Reece 94
10 77 Doyle Herron 90
11 4 Kenny Pierce 88
12 17 Bronson Lawson 88
13 K3 James Nichols 86
14 95 Jimmy Bettis 84
15 2 Stacey Gray 80
16 00 Scott Showers 78
17 17 Matt Morr 76
Pony Stock
Place Car First Name Last Name Total Points
1 32 Scott Ledford 292
2 3 Greg Henderson 290
3 4 Danny Burnette 280
4 25 Jason Spraker 266
5 17 Nathan Hair 244
6 3T Brian Gregory 242
7 5 John Smith 188
8 18 Tim Hogg 176
9 07 Darrell Long 168
10 112 Michael Luna 162
11 5 David Goode 154
12 B12 Brandon Gray 150
13 52 Gary Jenkins 92
14 26 Jamie Cross 88
15 36 Spenser Morgan 86
16 3 Wendall Ingram 84
17 7 Scott Barrera 82
18 12 David Woods 80
19 76 Andrew Hamby 78
20 78 Keith Jones 76
21 64 Jacob Anderson 74
22 28 David Doss 68
Street Stock
Place Car First Name Last Name Total Points
1 T3 Chad Halcomb 296
2 K1 Jeff King 270
3 92 Jason Seaton 192
4 20 Robin Baker 188
5 55 Terry Graham 182
6 92 Jason Seaton 96
7 13 Quenton Bear 94
8 20 Robin Baker 92
9 13 Mike Levi 90
10 23 Wendell Hawkins 90
11 23 Wendell Hawkins 88
12 13 Gary Levi Jr. 88
13 10 Jimmy Shields 86
Chastain tops Cleveland Speedway Late Models
CLEVELAND, Tenn. - Johnny Chastain made the trip from Murphy, NC to Cleveland Speedway pay when he took the Late Model feature win at the tricky 1/3 mile clay oval Saturday night.
Chastain who led wire-to-wire counts his wins at Cleveland as special.
"What a great way to start the season," Grinned Chastain whose Randall Twiggs owned Steve Allan powered Ferris and Jo Ann Brown sponsored Late Model dominated the event. "Wins at any race track don't come easy, but winning at Cleveland is tough and you appreciate those wins a lot."
Paul Tims followed Chastain across the stripe for second. Last weeks
runner up Bobby Mayse was third and was followed by last weeks winner
Lama Scoggins.
Jason Lowery was the fifth place finisher
Rounding out the top 10 were Mike Tinker, Dewayne Smith, Chuck Tinker, Billy Mayo and Brad Allen.
Glenn Seaton III made it two wins in a row in the Claimer Late Model division. So far this year Seaton has everyone shaking their heads, as he is the only one to lead a lap in the first two races.
Justin Winters was second. Bobby Doss third, Charles "Peanut" Clinton fourth and David Gamble fifth. Rounding out the top 10 were Barney Stiles, Ty McGee, Chris Stewart, Lewis Johnson and Jon Kwasnicki.
Hobby action saw Richard Dixon continue to dominate as he scored his second win of the season. Donald Forgey was second, Perry Graves third, Glenn Seaton Jr. fourth and Jim Twiggs fifth.
After starting third for the Pony feature Greg Henderson took the lead from pole sitter John Smith and went on to take the win. Following Henderson and Smith across the line were Danny Burnette, Scott Ledford and Tim Hogg.
Jason Seaton took the Street Stock feature win. Chad Holcomb was second, Jeff King third, Robin Baker fourth and Mike Levi fifth.
Next Saturday April 12 is the date for the rescheduled running of the 8th annual SAS Shamrock 60.
Cleveland Speedway is located on US 11 (Lee Highway) just north of the US 64 bypass in Cleveland, Tenn. For more information call the track (423) 479-8574 or visit www.clevelandspeedway.com/
Cleveland Points after 04/05
Late Model
Car First Name Last Name Total Points
32 Lamar Scoggins 192
22 Bobby Mayse 190
84 Paul Tims 188
T22 Mike Tinker 182
T21 Chuck Tinker 174
21 Dewayne Smith 168
12 Billy Mayo 162
03 Chris Baevers 160
44 Jake Lowry 154
711 Jimmy Webb 136
00 Johnny Chastain 100
25 Derrick Duggan 88
T1 Todd Morrow 84
55 John 'Brad' Allen 80
1 Eddie Blackmon 78
28 P.D. Doss 78
X15 Shawn Chastain 76
49 Jimmy Watt 76
11 Keith Frazier 74
84 Steve Harrison 72
10 Eddie Benefield 72
11 Danny Byers 70
32 Nathan Parris 68
42 Eric Dunn 68
99S Denny Slaton 66
41 Brian Hickman 64
21 Stan Amacher 62
42 Eric Wilson 60
Claimer
Car First Name Last Name Points
92 Glenn Seaton III 200
J1 Jonathan Winters 190
51 Charles Clinton 188
B5 Barney Stiles 180
C71 Ty McGee 174
50 Lewis Johnson 172
4 Chris Stewart 170
27 David Gamble 166
13 Jon Kwasnicki 162
C11 Darren Deverell 156
8 Ron Tatum 152
28 Bobby Doss 94
Y7 Stephanie Yancy 84
47 Chris Davis 78
Hobby
Car First Name Last Name Points
3 Richard Dixon 200
92 Glenn Seaton Jr. 188
71 Donald Forgey 188
MRC Jim Twiggs 180
3D Nuel Nance 172
16 Shawn Reece 94
47 Perry Graves 94
8 Chad Frizzell 88
17 Bronson Lawson 88
95 Jimmy Bettis 84
07 Lonnie Raines 82
2 Stacey Gray 80
00 Scott Showers 78
17 Matt Morr 76
Pony
Car First Name Last Name Points
3 Greg Henderson 194
32 Scott Ledford 192
4 Danny Burnette 190
25 Jason Spraker 172
17 Nathan Hair 162
3T Brian Gregory 154
5 John Smith 96
52 Gary Jenkins 92
18 Tim Hogg 90
26 Jamie Cross 88
07 Darrell Long 88
36 Spenser Morgan 86
112 Michael Luna 86
7 Scott Barrera 82
5 David Goode 80
12 David Woods 80
76 Andrew Hamby 78
78 Keith Jones 76
64 Jacob Anderson 74
B12 Brandon Gray 72
28 David Doss 68
Street
Car First Name Last Name Points
T3 Chad Hawkins 196
92 Jason Seaton 192
20 Robin Baker 188
K1 Jeff King 184
13 Quenton Bear 94
13 Mie Levi 90
55 Terry Graham 88
23 Wendell Hawkins 88
10 Jimmy Shields 86
Cleveland Speedway's 8th Annual SAS Shamrock this Saturday
CLEVELAND, Tenn. - After rains postponed the first attempt the second attempt at running the 8th Annual Southern All Star Shamrock 60 will take place this Saturday at Cleveland Speedway.
When the track was ironed out and ready for hot laps the rains came putting a halt to what had all the ingredients to make the 8th Annual Shamrock a real barn burner. Although it was cloudy and there had been some sprinkles there were 65 Southern All Star Super Late Models in the pits and the grandstands were 2/3 full.
"All we lacked was a little good weather and we would have really kicked off the season in style," said Joe Lee Johnson. "We had a great bunch of cars and fans and everyone was ready to get after it, but the rain didn't hold off."
The bulk of the entries are expected to return. However, with two regular season races under their belts at Cleveland the local Late Model drivers and teams will have a bit of home track advantage as they try to keep the bulk of the $5,000 to win purse at home.
The 8th Annual Shamrock is a one-day show that will include racing in all local classes. The pits open at 2PM and the grandstands open at 4:00 PM. Hot Laps start at 6:00 PM. Racing at 7:30.
Cleveland Speedway is located on US 11 just north of the US 64 bypass in Cleveland, Tenn. For more information call the track (423) 479-8574 or visit www.clevelandspeedway.com/
Cleveland (Tenn.) Speedway Results for Saturday April 5, 2003
Late Model
Place # First Name Last Name Hometown
1 00 Johnny Chastain Murphy, NC
2 84 Paul Tims Georgetown, TN
3 22 Bobby Mayse
4 32 Lamar Scoggins Georgetown, TN
5 44 Jason Lowry
6 T22 Mike Tinker Ringold, GA
7 21 Dewayne Smith
8 T21 Chuck Tinker Ringold, GA
9 12 Billy Mayo
10 55 John 'Brad' Allen
11 1 Eddie Blackmon
12 X15 Shawn Chastain Murphy, NC
13 03 Chris Baevers Cleveland,TN
14 84 Harrison
15 711 Jimmy Webb
16 32 Nathan Parris
17 99S
18 41
19 21 Amacher
20 42 Eric Wilson
Claimer
Place # First Name Last Name Hometown
1 92 Glenn Seaton III
2 J1 Justin Winters
3 28 Bobby Doss Cleveland, TN
4 51 Charles (Peanut) Clinton
5 27 David Gamble
6 B5 Barney Stiles
7 C71 Ty McGee
8 4 Chris Stewart
9 50 Lewis Johnson
10 13 Jon Kwasnicki
11 8 Ron Tatum
12 D7 Darren Deverell
Hobby
Place # First Name Last Name Hometown
1 3 Richard Dixon Cleveland, TN
2 71 Donald Forgey
3 47 Perry Graves
4 92 Glenn Seaton Jr. Cleveland, TN
5 99 Jim Twiggs Murphy, NC
6 17
7 3D Nuel Nance
Pony
Place # First Name Last Name Hometown
1 3 Greg Henderson
2 5 John Smith
3 5 Danny Burnette
4 32 Scott Ledford Cleveland TN
5 18 Tim Hogg
6 07 Darrell Long
7 112 Michael Luna
8 3T Brian Gregory
9 25 Jason Spraker
10 5 Goode
11 17 Nathan Hair
Street
Place # First Name Last Name Hometown
1 92 Jason Seaton
2 T3 Chad Hawkins
3 K1 Jeff King
4 20 Robin Baker
5 13 Mie Levi
6 55 Terry Graham
Cleveland Speedway ready to try again Saturday
CLEVELAND, Tenn. - With rain taking two out of the first three events of the 2003 season at Cleveland Speedway the officials at the 1/3 mile clay oval are shaking their heads.
"We are not the only ones that are dogged by rainy weather this spring, but that doesn't make things any better. Everyone needs to have pretty weather and good racing to get the season going," said Joe Lee Johnson. "One for three might be good in baseball, but it's not worth much in racing."
Over the winter Johnson had considered opening with the Shamrock, but not opening the regular season until after Easter.
"I thought about having the Shamrock and then waiting until late April to start the regular season, but it didn't work out that way," continued Cleveland Speedway's owner and promoter. After getting the track ready and having practice I really started getting the itch to race. When the Shamrock got rained out I knew that no matter how good an idea waiting a month to race might be it wasn't going to happen. This is a race track it is spring and it is time to race."
With a less than wonderful forecast for this Saturday's race Johnson will again question his sanity as he gets the track ready with a threat of rain.
Regular racing in all classes continues this Saturday night. Saturday April 12 is the date for the rescheduled running of the 8th annual SAS Shamrock 60.
Cleveland Speedway is located on US 11 (Lee Highway) just north of the US 64 bypass in Cleveland, Tenn. For more information call the track (423) 479-8574 or visit www.clevelandspeedway.com/
Cold and rain KO racing at Cleveland Speedway
CLEVELAND, TENN. - A cold rain and a forecast of more rain and snow showers have forced Cleveland Speedway to cancel racing this Saturday March 29th.
"At least the weather showed what it was going to do early in the day and not just before hot laps like the Shamrock," said Joe Lee Johnson. "This time of year the weather is always questionable. Hopefully this will be the end of it and we can get some good racing weather."
Racing action will return to the famed third mile clay oval next Saturday night April 5 at 6 PM.
The 8th running of the Southern All Star Shamrock 60 will be held on Saturday
April 12. Pits will open at 1PM, Grandstands at 5PM with hot laps at 6PM
Cleveland Speedway is located on US 11 (Lee Highway) just north of the
US 64 bypass in Cleveland, Tenn. For more information call the track (423)
479-8574 or visit www.clevelandspeedway.com/
Lamar Scoggins Wires Cleveland Speedway Late Model feature
CLEVELAND, Tenn. - Lamar Scoggins took the win in the season opening Late Model feature at Cleveland Speedway Saturday night. The Georgetown, Tennessee hot shoe was able to keep the 17 other Super Late Models in his wake as he led every lap in a convincing win.
Following Scoggins across the stripe were Bobby Mayse, Mike Tinker, Paul Tinker and Chuck Tinker.
Derrick Duggan, Chris Beavers, Todd Morrow, DeWayne Smith and Billy Mayo rounded out the top 10.
After a runner up finish in Claimer Late Model points in 2002, Glen Seaton III served notice that he wants the top spot in 2003 by dominating the season opener. Charles Clinton finished in second with Jonathan Winters, Barney Stiles and Lewis Johnson rounding out the top five.
Defending Hobby champion Richard Dixon of Cleveland picked up where he left off last year as he edged Glen Seaton Jr. to win the Hobby feature. Following Dixon and Seaton across the line were Shawn Reece, Donald Forgey and Jim Twiggs.
Scott Ledford got his season off to a good start as the Cleveland racer kept Danny Burnette behind him to take the Pony feature win. Greg Henderson, Gary Jenkins and last years champion Jason Spraker.
Chad Holcomb was able to hold off challenges from Jason Smith and Robie Baker to take the feature win in the ever-exciting Street Stock division. Baker was second, Quention Bear was third, Smith fourth and Jeff King fifth.
Regular racing in all classes continues next Saturday night. Saturday April 12 is the date for the rescheduled running of the 8th annual SAS Shamrock 60.
Cleveland Speedway is located on US 11 (Lee Highway) just north of the
US 64 bypass in Cleveland, Tenn. For more information call the track (423)
479-8574 or visit www.clevelandspeedway.com/
SAS and Cleveland Speedway Officials move Shamrock Date
CLEVELAND, Tenn. - Southern All Star and Cleveland Speedway officials announced today that the 8th running of the Shamrock 60 has been rescheduled for Saturday April 12.
When the rains came and forced officials to postpone the Shamrock 60 it was moved to the next open date for the Southern All Star Series that was March 29. On Monday it was brought to the attention of the officials that the 29th was when Tazewell Speedway had scheduled their annual Spring Fling.
"We thought that the 29th was an open date, but we had over looked Tazewell Speedway's Spring Fling. When it was brought to our attention we immediately looked for another date and came up with April 12," said "When ever possible we honor other area tracks traditional dates. Over the years we have found that by doing so we don't abuse our fans and competitors."
The 8th running of the Southern All Star Shamrock 60 will be held on Saturday April 12. Pits will open at 1PM, Grandstands at 5PM with hot laps at 6PM
Cleveland Speedway is located on US 11 (Lee Highway) just north of the
US 64 bypass in Cleveland, Tenn. For more information call the track (423)
479-8574 or visit www.clevelandspeedway.com/
Cleveland Speedway Opens 2003 Season March 22
CLEVELAND, Tenn. - Rain postponed the 8th running of the SAS Shamrock 60 this past Saturday at Cleveland Speedway which makes this Saturdays regular racing program the season opener.
"With the make up date for the Shamrock being two weeks down the road this weekends season opener will enable the Late Model drivers to shake off winter and get dialed in," said Cleveland Race Director T.A. Hicks. "This could really help the local drivers and we expect a number of drivers from around the area to take advantage of what will amount to a paid practice."
Opening day will kick off the 26th season that Cleveland Speedway has been under the ownership and leadership of Joe Lee Johnson. All the Cleveland Speedway regular divisions, Super Late Models, Claimer Late Models, Hobby, Pony and Street Stocks will try the tricky 1/3 oval complete with new sheet metal new paint and high hopes and aspirations.
The pits will open at 4 PM, the grandstands at 5 Pm with hot laps at 7PM.
The 8th Annual SAS Shamrock has been rescheduled for Saturday March 29. Pits will open at 1 PM, grandstands at 4PM with hot laps at 6 PM. All rain checks from the 3/15/03 rainout will be honored.
Cleveland Speedway is located on US 11 (Lee Highway) just north of the
US 64 bypass in Cleveland, Tenn. For more information call the track (423)
479-8574 or visit www.clevelandspeedway.com/
Rain Postpones SAS Shamrock at Cleveland Speedway.
CLEVELAND, Tenn. - With 65 Southern All Star Late Models ready to run the 8th Annual SAS Shamrock 60 and a good crowd on hand to cheer them on Saturday night the last thing Cleveland Speedway wanted to do was postpone the race.
"The worst thing that can happen did happen and we had to postpone the race," said Cleveland promoter Joe Lee Johnson who had the track ironed out and ready for hot laps when the rain started. "It would have taken us well into the night to get the track back after the shower and there was the threat of more showers. I wanted to race as much or more than anyone here, but there was nothing we could do."
Southern All Star officials were shaking their heads as two of their three races this season have been rained out and the opener was affect by the wet stuff.
"I know we need rain in the Southeast and the rain we have been getting is helping to eliminate the drought. However there are six other days in the week that it can rain all it wants," commented Southern All Star's Lynn Acklin echoing the sentiments of many.
The 8th Annual SAS Shamrock has been rescheduled for Saturday March 29.
Cleveland Speedway is located on US 11 (Lee Highway) just north of the
US 64 bypass in Cleveland, Tenn. For more information call the track (423)
479-8574 or visit www.clevelandspeedway.com/
Cleveland's 8th Annual Shamrock is Looking Good
CLEVELAND, Tenn. - There are less than five days left until Cleveland Speedway kicks off the 2003 with the 8th Annual Southern All Star Shamrock on Saturday March 15. The weather is warming the forecast looks good and the drivers and fans are ready to race. All the ingredients are in place for another thriller
"We have had a very wet winter, but the weather pattern is beginning to change and it's starting to look and feel like spring in the Tennessee Valley. " said Cleveland owner and promoter Joe Lee Johnson as he reestablishes his relationship with the water truck. "The fans, drivers and everyone at Cleveland Speedway are coming out of hibernation and are ready to race. The Shamrock is a great way to shake winter and start the new season."
Cleveland's regulars welcome the additional challenge. Led by Cleveland's Late Model champion Todd Morrow Cleveland Speedway's Super Late Model drivers Chuck Tinker, P.D. Doss, Paul Tims, Mike Tinker, DeWayne Smith and more will defend Cleveland's honor against the SAS invaders.
"Racing a regular Saturday night feature at Cleveland is tough enough, but when you add the Southern All Star regulars and other top drivers to the deal it's a serious challenge," said Morrow. "You always want to race the best at your own track, but there isn't much of a home field advantage at Cleveland. It isn't like most of these guys are strangers to this place."
Defending SAS champion Duayne Hommel, who won three of the four SAS races at Cleveland in 2003, will be one of the favorites to win. As will SAS 2002 Rookie of the Year Terrance Nowell, who won the SAS opener at Green Valley. Add Ray Cook, David Payne, the Chastain brothers, John Jones and others to the SAS regulars and just making the race will be quite an accomplishment.
The 8th Annual Shamrock is a one-day show that will include racing in all local classes. The pits open at 12 Noon and the grandstands open at 4:00 PM. Racing starts at 6:00 PM.
Cleveland Speedway is located on US 11 just north of the US 64 bypass in Cleveland, Tenn. For more information call the track (423) 479-8574 or visit www.clevelandspeedway.com/
Cleveland Speedway kicks off 2003 season with 8th Shamrock
CLEVELAND, Tenn. - Cleveland Speedway will kick off the 2003 racing season Saturday March 15 with the eighth running of the O'Reilly Southern All Star Shamrock 50. Under the guidance of Joe Lee Johnson the 1/3 mile speed plant has been offering top quality Southern Dirt Track Racing since 1972 and the 2003 season is shaping up to be the best yet.
"We have everything in place to have the best year yet," commented Johnson. "The track is right and all the classes are highly competitive which makes the entertainment level the highest it has been in years. Just to put more frosting on the cake we added a fifth Southern All Star race this year."
Last years Shamrock winner, Duayne Hommel, who went on to win the SAS championship has done well at Cleveland. After winning three of the four All Star events at Cleveland last year he can't wait for the Shamrock.
"Cleveland is one of our favorite tracks," said Hommel who will defend his SAS championship this year. "We do very well at Cleveland and were really pleased to see they had added a fifth series race."
All Cleveland Speedway weekly divisions, Claimer Late Models, Hobby, Pony and Street Stock will be racing at the Shamrock.
Saturday March 8 will be a practice and play day. All divisions will be able to shake down their cars and test their winter experiments from noon until 5:00 PM. Grandstands are free and a $10.00 per person charge will cover entry into the pits.
Cleveland Speedway is located on US 11 just north of the US 64 bypass in Cleveland, Tenn. For more information call the track (423) 479-8574 or visit www.clevelandspeedway.com/
Cleveland Speedway announces 2003 schedule
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CLEVELAND, Tenn. (Dec. 30) Cleveland Speedway has scheduled from 15 to 21 regular races highlighted by five Southern All Star events for the 2003 season. Starting in March with the 8th Annual SAS Shamrock the season will conclude on November 22 with the 15th Annual Gobbler 75.
"Over the years we have had our share of weather related problems early in the season. Some years we have really abused our fans and competitors by trying to race that early," said Joe Lee Johnson, Cleveland Speedway's owner and promoter. "With the El Nino deal this winter I recommend that our fans and competitors pencil in the regular racing for March and April. We will watch the weather situation and around the Shamrock make out final decision on the early part of the schedule."
Cleveland Speedway is located on US 11 just north of the
US 64 bypass in Cleveland, Tenn. For more information call the track (423)
479-8574 or visit www.clevelandspeedway.com/
Cleveland Speedway adds additional Southern All Star date in 2003
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (Dec. 12) Cleveland Speedway will host the Southern All Star Series five times in 2003. Added to last years four SAS events at the ultra competitive 1/3 mile clay oval will be the 26th Annual Johnston Coca Cola Tennessee Memorial
The eight running of the Shamrock will be on March 15 during the St. Patrick's Day weekend. On Memorial Weekend, May 24, the 26th Annual Johnson Coca Cola Tennessee Memorial race and July 19 the 13th Annual Budweiser Jean Johnson Memorial will be run. In the fall the Annual Fall Classic will be held on September 27 and the season ending Gobbler will kick off for the 15th time on November 27.
Owner and promoter Joe Lee Johnson would like to thank the fans, the competitors, the staff and everyone who helped make his 25th year at Cleveland Speedway such a success.
"For the last 25 years Cleveland Speedway has enjoyed an amazing amount of success. The reason for that success has been a lot of hard work by a lot of people," commented Joe Lee. "Cleveland Speedway has always been fortunate to have the best fans, racers, sponsors and some of the hardest working help you will find anywhere. None of this would have been possible without everyone's help."
Cleveland Speedway is located on US 11 just north of the US 64 bypass in Cleveland, Tenn. For more information call the track (423) 479-8574 or visit www.clevelandspeedway.com/
McDowell rolls to fourth Gobbler win at Cleveland
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (November 23,) Local favorite and three time Gobbler winner Dale McDowell set a new track record and added his fourth year ending Gobbler win at Cleveland Speedway Saturday night.
McDowell, who was the 11th driver to time in under the old track record, a record he set at last years Gobbler, toured the ultra fast Cleveland clay with a record time of 13.100 seconds. Mirroring his performance in last years Gobbler win after setting the track record he led every lap to take the 14th Annual Southern All Star Gobbler 75 win.
"I don't get to race here as much as I would like to, but when I do it's always great to do well at my home track in front of family and friends," grinned McDowell in victory lane with the Larry Shaw Rocket, Dover Cylinder Heads Grand Prix. "Joe Lee (Johnson) had the track in really great shape tonight. I don't know if anyone can remember when 11 cars broke the track record at any track in one night. I know I can't."
By virtue of starting on the pole, McDowell had a wider choice to tires and was able to start on a little harder tires and that made the difference. Duayne Hommell starting in the rear had to go with a softer tire to get to the front and when he got there he didn't have anything for McDowell.
"The driver shot himself in the foot and blew it qualifying the car tonight," said Hommell the newly crowned Southern All Star champion. "Starting in the rear I had to go with softer tires and couldn't do anything with Dale (McDowell) when I finally got to him."
As Hommell, who had dominated SAS racing at Cleveland Speedway this year, marched toward the front he was not alone as Ray Cook was also heading that way. Cook, who started 11th, and Hommell battled high and low as they both progressed through traffic in search of McDowell. As the laps wound down Cook passed Hommell for second and set his sights on the leader, but it was too little too late.
Clint Smith, who was plagued by a flat tire and other mechanical gremlins, ended up making numerous trips to the pits. As the laps wound down all the hard work by Smith's crew paid off as he moved up to a strong fourth place finish. Topping off another fine run at Cleveland Speedway with a fifth place finish was Patrick Duggan.
In the early goings Cleveland Speedway Late Model Champion Todd Morrow was the only one able to stay with McDowell. Morrow would later be relegated to third by a hard charging Hommel 30 laps into the 75 lap event. Cook would move past Morrow for third 10 laps latter and a broken ball joint would end Morrow's top five run on lap 45.
Rounding out the top 10 were Johnny Chastain, Doug English, Terrance Nowell, Shane Tankersley and Vic Chandler.
In the Cleveland Speedway Claimer Late Models Johnny Cloer took the win. Following Cloer across the line were Chuck Padgett, Steve Gilbert, Charles Clinton and Glenn Seaton III.
Chip Brindle out ran Glenn Seaton Jr. to take the Hobby win. Lee Hogan was third, Shawn Reese fourth and Scott Boyd fifth.
Pony Stock feature action saw Scott Ledford cross the stripe ahead of Greg Henderson to take the win. Wayne Reed, David Doss and John Smith rounded out the top five.
In Street Stock action Alex Nash took the feature win over Roy Nichols and Jonathan Hughes.
This ends the 2002 season for Cleveland Speedway. The 1/3 mile clay oval will open the 2003 season with the running of the annual Southern All Star Shamrock event in March of 2003.
Southern All Star Gobbler 75: There were 73 cars in the pits with 71 attempting to qualify.
Southern All Star Gobbler 75 finish:
1. Dale McDowell, 2. Ray Cook, 3. Duayne Hommell, 4. Clint Smith, 5.Patrick Duggan, 6. Johnny Chastain, 7. Doug English, 8. Terrance Nowell, 9. Shane Tankersley, 10. Vic Chandler, 11. Brandon Kinzer, 12. Jeff Smith, 13. Todd Morrow, 14. Kevin Gibson, 15. Randy Weaver, 16. Roy Ledbetter, 17. Anthony White, 18. Lamar Scoggins, 19. Gary McPherson, 20. Mark Douglas, 21. Jamie Perry, 22. Mike Head, 23. Billy Ogle Jr., 24. Paul Tims.
First consolation race: 1. Anthony White, 2. Billy
Ogle Jr.
Second consolation race: 1. Paul Tims, 2. Lamar Scoggins
Third consolation race: 1. Mike Head, 2. Jamie Perry
Provisionals: Duayne Hommel, Terrance Nowell
Southern All Star qualifiers who broke the existing track record of 13.550 set by Dale McDowell in November 2001.
1. Dale McDowell 13.100, 2. Brandon Kinzer 13.176, 3. Todd Morrow 13.298, 4. Clint Smith 13.412, 5. Randy Weaver 113.420, 6. Johnny Chastain 13.434, 7. Mark Douglas 13.447, 8. Doug English 13.476, 9. Jeff Smith 13.487 10. Shane Tankersley 13.489 11. Ray Cook 13.529.
Cold not a problem for Cleveland Speedway Gobbler 75
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (Nov. 20) As the teams and fans get ready for the Southern All Star season finale, the 14th running of the Gobbler 75 at Cleveland Speedway this Saturday, all eyes are on the sky. As long as nothing in the form of water, frozen or otherwise, is falling out of the sky the race is on.
"Weather is always a factor in racing. You never know what you are going to get or how long it will last," said Cleveland Speedway owner Joe Lee Johnson. "Ideally you would like to have it warm and dry, but this time of year we are interested in dry. If it is dry like the weather man is predicting we will race."
No matter what the weather forecast the phones have been ringing off the hook. Drivers and fans from all over the southeast are heading to Cleveland Speedway for the last Southern All Star races of the season. Last years Gobbler drew 74 Southern All Star Late Models cars and a packed house
SAS point leader and 2002 champion Duayne Hommell, who has won every SAS race at Cleveland Speedway this year, will lead the SAS charge as he tries for a clean sweep. Defending SAS champion Rex Richey, who calls Cleveland Speedway home, is second in points and although he can't catch the leader would like nothing better than to deny Hommell his fourth Cleveland win. Terrance Nowell, the 2002 SAS Rookie of the Year and runner up rookie Dewayne Aldridge will continue their battle. The Gobbler will decide if Mike Head and Clint Smith finish fifth in SAS points.
Added to the SAS entries will be local favorite and three time Gobbler winner Dale McDowell. Look for Ray Cook, David Payne the Chastain brothers and others coming out of North Carolina. John Jones, Scott Sexton, Bo Shirley, Vic Hill, Patrick Duggan and Tommy Kerr will lead the Tennessee contingency.
The Cleveland Speedway regulars will be lead by 2002 Late Model champion Todd Morrow. Joining Morrow will be Dewayne Smith, Paul Tims, Bobby Mayse, Eddie Benefield, and 2002 Rookie of the Year P.D. Doss, Mike Tinker and more. All would like nothing better than to deny the $5,000 winners portion of the purse to the travelers.
Racing in local divisions will include Claimer Late Models, Hobby, Pony Stock and Street Stock.
Due to cooler weather the pits will open at 1:00 PM and grandstands at 4:00 PM. Hot laps start at 4:00 PM with racing at 5:00 PM. An adult grandstand ticket is $15.00 with kids 6-11 $3.00. Pit passes are $25.00.
For more information contact Cleveland Speedway 423-479-8574 or the Southern All Star office at 256-539-4484. On the Internet go to www.clevelandspeedway.com or www.southern-allstars.com/
Earlier start times for SAS Gobbler at Cleveland Speedway
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (Nov. 18, 2002) With cool fall weather a reality and a dry but cool forecast for this Saturday's running of the 14th Annual Gobbler 75 at Cleveland Speedway the gate and start times have been changed.
"We always have a full pits for the Gobbler and with the cool weather this time of year we will start earlier so the fans will be more comfortable," said competition director T. A. Hicks. "We will start ironing in the track at 4 o'clock and as soon as the track is right we will start the racing program."
The Southern All Star Gobbler 75 feature will be the first
feature event of the night with racing in the Claimer Late Models, Hobby,
Pony Stocks and Street Divisions.
to follow.
The pits open at 1:00 PM, and the grandstands at 4:00PM. An adult grandstand ticket is $15.00 with kids 6-11 $3.00. Pit passes are $25.00.
For more information contact Cleveland Speedway 423-479-8574 or the Southern
All Star office at 256-539-4484. Visit Cleveland Speedway on the Internet
at www.clevelandspeedway.com
McDowell and Hommell to lead the charge in 14th Annual SAS Gobbler 75
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (November, 11) Dale McDowell, who calls Cleveland Speedway home, will be coming home November 23rd to run the 14th Annual Southern All Star Gobbler 75. In last years Gobbler win McDowell was the class of the field. He out qualified the other 73 Super Late Models with a new track record and went on to lead the event flag-to-flag for his third Gobbler win.
"I don't get to race at Cleveland Speedway as often as I would like. When I do get the chance it is always very special," said McDowell. "Last year when we won out third Gobbler 75 the car was one of the best I had ever had at Cleveland and that made it even better."
Young hot shoe Duayne Hommell, out of Newport, Tennessee, should be calling
Cleveland Speedway home. Hommell, the 2002 Southern All Star champion,
in everything but the name, has won all three SAS events at the 1/3 mile
clay oval this season.
"This track has been really good to me and we enjoy racing here," said Hommell after winning the Fall Festival. "We look forward to coming back in November and closing out our Southern All Star Championship season here at Cleveland Speedway."
Joining McDowell and Hommell for the year end blast will be John Jones, Rex Richey, Mike Head, Terrance Nowell, Clint Smith, DeWayne Aldridge and a host of others.
Included in the one day event will be racing in all of Cleveland Speedways regular divisions. Inquiries about rules in the Claimer Late Models, Hobby, Pony Stock and Street Stock have been coming in from all over the tri-state area. Cleveland officials are bracing for an over flow crowd both in the pits and in the stands.
For the 14th running of the Southern All Star Gobbler the pits will open at 1:00 PM with the grandstands opening at 4:00 PM. Drivers will start ironing out the track at 4:00 PM with qualifying, heats and the Gobbler 75 to follow. The first feature of the night will be the Gobbler 75 with local races to follow.
Cleveland Speedway is located on US 11 just north of the US 64 bypass in Cleveland, Tenn. For more information on the 14th Annual Gobbler 75 call the track (423) 479-8574 or visit www.clevelandspeedway.com/
Cleveland Speedway's Annual Swap Meet and Gobbler practice this Saturday
CLEVELAND, Tenn. - This Saturday, November 9, Cleveland Speedway will be open for their annual swap meet and Gobbler 75 practice. The swap meet, which over the years has become an annual event, enables local racers and anyone else who is interested to buy sell and trade race cars and parts.
Practice will be open for all divisions. Super Late Models, Claimer Late Models, Hobby, Pony Stock and Street Stock drivers will enjoy one last chance to dial in their cars prior to the Southern All Star Gobbler 75. This years Gobbler will be a one-day show held on Saturday, November 23.
"We have been doing this swap meet and practice for years and it is always an enjoyable day." said Cleveland promoter Joe Lee Johnson. "Everyone gets a chance to sell and swap some parts and practice their cars. It's one of the few times of the year where everyone can relax and just walk and talk with people."
The gates will open at 9:00 AM for the swap meet with practice starting at 1:00 PM. The track will close at 5:00 PM. There is no charge for the grandstands and pit passes are $10.00. There is no additional charge to buy sell or swap parts.
Cleveland Speedway is located on US 11 just north of the US 64 bypass in Cleveland, Tenn. For more information call the track (423) 479-8574 or visit www.clevelandspeedway.com/
Hommel's Mastery of Cleveland Speedway continues with Fall Festival win
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (Oct. 5) By winning the Southern All Star Fall Classic at Cleveland Speedway Saturday night Duayne Hommel made it three wins in three races in 2002 at Joe Lee Johnson's 1/3 mile speed plant.
Using patience to ultimately take the lead from Patrick Duggan, who led the early laps of the 50 lap contest, Hommel had to hold off a late race charge by John Jones to take the hard fought win.
"This track has been real good to me and we enjoy racing here," grinned Hommel leaning on his Alert Oil and Gas, Lakeway Concrete, Pro Power Engines Warrior Monte Carlo entry in victory lane. "Duggan had a little softer tires on and I knew he would be fast at the start. When his tires started to go away we were able to take advantage and the lead."
"When you race at Cleveland you know that you are going to have to deal with John Jones. Toward the end I knew he was coming and I used a lot of race track to keep him behind me. It was a good race."
John Jones who started 13th in the 24-car field was on a mission using the whole race track to work his way to the front. Jones moved into fourth behind Hommel, Duggan and Jeff Walker just prior to the halfway point. As the four started to lap the slower cars the action heated up with positions being swapped with each turn. When the caution flew for an unrelated incident on lap 25 everyone took a breath relaxed and reloaded.
Back under green Jones passed Walker for third and found himself watching Duggan and Hommel battle for the lead. In the waning laps Jones was able to move past Duggan and mount a charge on Hommel, but ran out of laps. Walker, who never ran lower than fourth, shot past Duggan for third on the white flag lap. Rex Richey rounded out the first five.
Rounding out the top 10 were Bobby Mayse, Todd Morrow, Brandon Kinzer, Vic Hill, and DeWayne Smith.
Hommel, who was the fast qualifier with a time of 13.670, was almost unable to answer the opening bell. Just prior to lining up for the Fall Classic one of his crew discovered that after changing carburetor spacers the throttle was. With help for the folks at Stealth Carburetors, Hommel pulled on the race track and took his place next to Duggan on the front row as the field was ready to began it's pace laps.
Trenton Georgia's Steve Gilbert would lead every lap in the caution filled time shortened Claimer Late Model feature. Glenn Seaton IV was second and was followed across the line by Tim Gibson, Gene Douglas and Nick Yancy. Rounding out the top 10 were Kevin Cook, Brent Runyon, Randy Dillard, Arron Ridley and Scott Gardner.
In Hobby action Glenn Seaton Jr. out ran Shawn Reece, Jim Twiggs, Richard Dixon and Eddie Sons to take the win. Kenny Stanfield, Justin Mitchell, Travis Banther, Edward Yancy and Steve Hufford were the second five to cross the line.
Michael Luna had it his way as he recorded the win in the pony feature. Early leader Jimmy Brown could not keep Luna behind him or make a serious challenge to regain the lead. Brandon Scott was third, Jason Spraker was fourth and Scott Ledford fifth.
Cleveland Tennessee's Roy Nichols led every lap to take the Street win over Jeff King, Alex Nash, Chad Holcomb and Terry Graham.
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