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Mark McFarland Tops Current 51SportsRacing.com Short Track Power Rankings
NASCAR Weekly Racing Series Champ Beats Out The Best Touring Short Track Drivers

CONCORD, NC (September 25, 2003) – It’s pretty hard to deny calling a guy that won 16 out of 18 races the top Short Track driver in the country, especially when that same driver was just named the NASCAR National Weekly Racing Series Champion. That is exactly what 51SportsRacing.com’s panel of experts thought too, naming Mark McFarland the most powerful Short Track driver in the country by the slimmest of margins over some of the country’s best touring Short Track drivers.

“I’ve been watching McFarland all year long and there’s no denying that he’s one of the hottest Short Track drivers in America right now,” said 51SportsRacing.com editor Bob Dillner, who is also an on-air commentator for SPEED Channel. “McFarland is an up-and-comer who I expect to be in the NASCAR big-leagues soon. But, the three guys directly behind him in 51’s Short Track Power Rankings will be there soon as well. Huffman, Fultz, and Yeley have been pretty awesome this year in their own right. We’re just happy to be able to cover all of them here on 51SportsRacing.com.”

Those drivers Dillner talks of are Hooter’s Pro Cup driver Shane Huffman, NASCAR Southeast Series driver Jeff Fultz and USAC’s JJ Yeley. The four drivers were separated by a mere 1.1 ratings point.

The monthly poll is based on individual rankings of a select panel of highly respected motorsports journalists and racing industry insiders selected by the 51SportsRacing.com staff. This month’s list also includes drivers from ASA, Featherlite Modified Series, Hooters Pro Cup, NASCAR’s Midwest, Winston West and Busch North Series, ARCA, Pro All Stars Series, World of Outlaws and other racing series across America.

“There are so many great Short Track racers across the country, but no one knows who is the hottest at any particular time,” said 51SportsRacing.com writer Jeremy Troiano. “We’ve worked hard on coming up with a select group of journalists and insiders that know the Short Track Racing world and who can tell us who is the hottest Short Track driver in the country. Like we’ve said before, this isn’t a comparison of who is leading the points, but who’s hot and making noise.”

Huffman was the Pro Cup Southern Division champion with five wins and started off the five-race championship series with a dominating flag-to-flag win at Winchester (IN) Speedway. Fultz wrapped up the Southeast Series season at Greenville-Pickens Speedway with a win, his sixth on the ten-race schedule. Yeley, who was number one in the rankings for the last two months, had recorded 22 National victories on both dirt and pavement and has wrapped up the Silver Crown Championship.

51SportsRacing.com has become a leader in online motorsports information by focusing on the short track racing realm. 51 realized just two years ago that there was a void in the industry for this type of news and behind-the-scenes features. Now, 51 is viewed by thousands of viewers per day. The site will fuel your Short Track appetite for ARCA, ASA, NASCAR’s Grand National and Elite Divisions, Featherlite Modifieds, USAR Pro Cup, Southern All Star, Sunoco Super Series, Super Late Models and other racing throughout the spring, summer and fall. It will all lead up to 51’s in-depth coverage of NASCAR’s Toyota All-Star Showdown at Irwindale Speedway (CA) and the year-ending Snowball Derby at Five Flags Speedway in Pensacola (FL) in December.

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JUSTIN WAKEFIELD CLOSES OUT NASCAR KODAK SOUTHEAST SERIES SEASON WITH TOP-10 FINISH

(Woodstock, GA) Justin Wakefield earned his 4th top-10 finish of the season this past Saturday night at Greenville-Pickens Speedway (SC) for Flexcheck Cash Advance 150 by placing his #98 Carswell Motorsports Ford Taurus in 10th place at race end. Wakefield’s 10th place finish secured the Georgia hot shoe in 8th place for the NASCAR Kodak Southeast Series point standings.

“I had a good car at Greenville, and we were close to the top-5,” stated Justin on his 10th place finish at Greensville-Pickens Speedway. “But, towards the end of the race, there were a few mechanical issues, so we ended up in 8th.

Wakefield rounded out the 2003 NASCAR Kodak season with four top-10 and 1-top 5 finishes.

“I am very proud of my team this season, and the effort everyone put forth so that we could be competitive this season,” comments Wakefield. “Our 8th place points finish qualifies us for the NASCAR Toyota All-Star Shown at Irwindale (CA) Speedway, so we are making every effort to attend that event.”

For more information on Justin Wakefield, please visit, http://www.nascartouring.com/kodaksoutheastseries/

JEFF FULTZ CONQUERS GREENVILLE-PICKENS SPEEDWAY
CHARLIE BRADBERRY WINS SERIES CHAMPIONSHIP
By Bill Desmond

Greenville, S. C. (Sept 20 2003)-The curtain came down on the NASCAR Elite Division Kodak Southeast Series 2003 season Saturday evening with five milestones being recorded.
Jeff Fultz, defending series champion, ended his reign by finally winning at Greenville-Pickens Speedway, to record his sixth win of 2003, taking the checkered flag in the postponed Flexcheck Cash Advance 150. Fultz's win gives him 17 career wins and ties him with Freddie Query as runner-up to Wayne Anderson's 21 victories. His winning speed of 63.055 mph breaks a 12-year old record set in 1991 for a 150-lap series event at the historic Greenville track.
Charlie Bradberry finished fourth in the event to become the youngest series champion in the history of this NASCAR Division, finishing with a 17-point margin over Fultz. Bradberry is 21 years of age.
John "Boy" Wilkinson II finished one position ahead of his brother-in-law, Terry Mason Jr. to earn Victory Circle Chassis Rookie-of-the-Year honors and a year-end award of $5,000.
And for the first time ever, every series rookie contender finished in the top ten in the final series points standing.
"I couldn't have done anymore then we did tonight," said an obviously subdued Fultz as he sat in his racecar in victory lane. "We had an outstanding year except for a couple of races but anytime you can win six races in a 10 race schedule and have seven top ten finishes it had to be a good year."
"Sure we wanted to repeat as champion but you have to give Charlie (Bradberry) credit. He was steady and consistent all year. We had a good race car tonight. With the series inversion procedure we started ninth and it took us a little time to get going but the car was fast. The Craig's have given me the greatest racing opportunity in my life and I am proud of this team. They worked their tails off all year. I am just as proud of them now as I was last year when we won the championship," continued Fultz.
For Bradberry it was a dream come true. "When I was a kid this is what I dreamed about. My hero's were All Pro drivers like Billy Bigley Jr., Bobby Gill, Jody Ridley and my brother Gary. Watching them race and working on Gary's team left no doubt what I wanted."
"I can't thank my dad enough for making all this possible. We never have had any kind of sponsorship. My dad has always been behind Gary's racing program and now mine," continued the new champion who seemed to be in awe of winning.
"I don't think this will sink in till the banquet and I get that Champion's Diamond Ring," chuckled Bradberry. "This will really give us momentum going into the NASCAR Toyota All-Star Showdown. Going there representing this series and being introduced as the 2003 Champion really will mean a lot. I think this series will represent Kodak and everyone very well."
David Reutimann returned to the series one final time to earn his first Bud Pole Award in 2003, turning the half-mile oval in 20.001 Secs (89.996 mph). Reutimann's pole made him the ninth different pole winner this year. Another feat never accomplished before on the series. The Myrtle Beach event was started on points due to inclement weather. Reutimann expects to be competing on the NASCAR Busch Series in 2004.
The series inversion procedure put Jason Hogan at the point with Greg Pope on the outside front row for the start of the race.
Pope had an excellent start jumping to the point in turn one to lead his first laps of 2003. Hogan did not let him get too far as the 2002 rookie-of-the-year closed on the back bumper of Pope's Chevrolet. These two remained one and two until the first caution waved on lap 24. Cars started making their mandatory pit stop after lap 25 with Pope, Fultz, A. J. Frank, Kevin Prince and Dusty Williams staying on the track and pitting on lap 27.
When Pope made his stop that put Hogan at the point with Wilkinson, Reutimann, Shane Sieg and Johnny Brazier in the top five spots on the restart.
By lap 52, Reutimann had passed Wilkinson and had his Pennzoil Chevrolet on the back bumper of Hogan's Universal Chevrolet. Reutimann kept the pressure on Hogan numerous times trying to get on the inside of Hogan's machine but he could not make the pass with Hogan's car on the highside of the track.
While these two were battling, all eyes were on the championship contenders. On lap 66, Fultz was running third and Bradberry was in eighth with the separation down to 13 points.
Hogan, Reutimann, Fultz and Randy Gentry were the top four cars as Reutimann kept trying to pass Hogan with Fultz and Gentry challenging Reutimann. These four opened a 15-car lead over Wilkinson, Brazier, Bradberry and Mason.
"I knew if I was going to win this race and the championship I had to make my move," said Fultz which he did with a bonzi move around Reutimann's car in turn one as the field restarted the fifth race caution. He then moved in on the back bumper of Hogan's Chevrolet and into the lead on lap 91.
"My crew was keeping me posted on what Fultz was doing," said Bradberry after the race. I knew I had to finish at least seventh to win the title and by lap 108 was up to sixth.
Gentry ran a very strong race after starting dead last in the 24 car field and was up to third with only 20 laps to go. But he and Reutimann rubbed together going for position and Gentry's car fell off the pace after he scrubbed the outside retaining wall and broke a lower control arm on his car.
With Gentry out of the race, Bradberry was running fifth. Then when Wayne Bowen and Kevin Prince got together in turn three causing Brazier to back off, Bradberry ducked to the lowside of the corner and took over the fourth spot.
Wilkinson was the top finishing Victory Circle Chassis Rookie contender with Hogan winning the POWERade "Power Move Of The Race Award".
Bradberry, Wilkinson and all series drivers will be honored at the Annual Awards Banquet on October 24 at the Atlanta Airport Hilton.

Flexcheck Cash Advance 150
Results

1. (2) Jeff Fultz, Chevrolet, 150 laps, $4,600
2. (1) David Reutimann, Chevrolet, 150, $ 3,225
3. (10) Jason Hogan, Chevrolet, 150, $ 2,700
4. (4) Charlie Bradberry, Chevrolet, 150, $ 1,700
5. (7) Johnny Brazier, Ford, 150, $1,450
6. (3) Steven Howard, Chevrolet, 150, $ 1,200
7. (8) John Wilkinson III, Chevrolet, 150, $ 1,150
8. (6) Terry Mason Jr., Chevrolet, 150, $ 1,050
9. (11) Kevin Prince, Chevrolet, 150, $ 950
10. (11) Justin Wakefield, Ford, 150, $ 800
11. (18) Ted Mickelson, Chevrolet, 150, $ 550
12. (40) Dusty Williams, Chevrolet, 150, $ 700
13. ( 5) A. J. Frank, Chevrolet, 149, $ 690
14. (15) Cecil Chunn, Chevrolet, 149, $ 680
15. (20) Wayne Bowen, Chevrolet, 149, $ 670
16. (19) Kenny Gaddis, Chevrolet, 149, $ 460
17. (21) Randy Pedley, Chevrolet, 147, $ 650
18. (16) Allen Karnes, Chevrolet, 146, $ 630
19. (22) Walter Sutcliffe, Chevrolet, 146, $ 420
20. (17) Billy McGinnis, Chevrolet, 140, $ 600
21. (22) Randy Gentry, Chevrolet, 135, Suspension, $ 600
22. (13) Shane Sieg, Chevrolet, 125, Suspension, $600
23. ( 9) Greg Pope, Chevrolet, 122, $600
24. (23) Rodger Gentry Jr., Chevrolet, 34, Accident, $400

Race Statistics:

Time of Race: 1 Hr. 11 Mins. 22 Secs
Winner's Average Speed: 63.055 mph
Margin of Victory: .176 Secs
Caution Flags: Eight Cautions For 43 Laps (24-31; 36-39; 47-52; 63-68; 87-90; 94-98;
129-133; 138-142)
Lead Changes: Two Lead Changes Among Three Drivers
Lap Leaders: Greg Pope, Provisional Pole, 1-27; Jason Hogan, 28-91; Jeff Fultz, 92-150
PowerAde "Power Move Of The Race Award" Jason Hogan
Victory Circle Chassis Rookie-of-the-Race: John Wilkinson III

NASCAR Elite Division, Kodak Southeast Series Final Top 10 Points Standing: As Of Sept. 20 2003; (Unofficial), 1. Charlie Bradberry, 1529; 2. Jeff Fultz, 1512; 3. Jason Hogan, 1452; 4. Terry Mason Jr., 1406; 5. John Wilkinson III, 1403; 6. Cecil Chunn, 1269; 7. Johnny Brazier, 1265; 8. Justin Wakefield, 1241; 9. A. J. Frank, 1230; 10. Dusty Williams, 1227.

JEFF FULTZ FINALLY CONQUERS GREENVILLE-PICKENS SPEEDWAY FOR SIXTH WIN OF 2003, CHARLIE BRADBERRY 2003 NASCAR ELITE DIVISION KODAK SOUTHEAST SERIES CHAMPION

GREENVILLE, S.C. (September 20 2003) - Jeff Fultz finally conquered the tough ½-mile oval at Greenville-Pickens (SC) Speedway Saturday evening winning the NASCAR Elite Division Kodak Southeast Series Flexcheck Cash Advance 150. This was Fultz's sixth win of the 2003 season. Fultz started ninth in the 24-car field, working his way to the lead group by lap 52 and taking the point on lap 92 which he held to the end of the event. Finishing behind Fultz was Bud pole winner David Reutimann, Jason Hogan, Charlie Bradberry and Johnny Brazier. By virtue of Bradberry's fourth place finish he was declared the 2003 Kodak Southeast Series Champion. He beat Fultz by 17 markers for the title. Reutimann earned his first Bud pole of 2003 making him the ninth different winner for the year. John Wilkinson III finished one position ahead of his brother-in-law, Terry Mason Jr., to capture the Victory Circle Chassis Rookie-of-the-Year Title. Sieg averaged 49.632 mph to establish the race record for the series.

NASCAR Elite Division Kodak Southeast Series
Flexcheck Cash Advance 150
Greenville-Pickens Speedway
Results

GREENVILLE, S. C. (September 20 2003) - (AP) - Race results for the NASCAR Elite Division, Kodak Southeast Series Flexcheck Cash Advance 150 at Greenville-Pickens Speedway with finishing position, starting position (in parentheses), driver, type of car, laps completed, reason out (if any) and money won:

1. (2) Jeff Fultz, Chevrolet, 150 laps, $4,600
2. (1) David Reutimann, Chevrolet, 150, $ 3,225
3. (10) Jason Hogan, Chevrolet, 150, $ 2,700
4. (4) Charlie Bradberry, Chevrolet, 150, $ 1,700
5. (7) Johnny Brazier, Ford, 150, $1,450
6. (3) Steven Howard, Chevrolet, 150, $ 1,200
7. (8) John Wilkinson III, Chevrolet, 150, $ 1,150
8. (6) Terry Mason Jr., Chevrolet, 150, $ 1,050
9. (11) Kevin Prince, Chevrolet, 150, $ 950
10. (11) Justin Wakefield, Ford, 150, $ 800
11. (18) Ted Mickelson, Chevrolet, 150, $ 550
12. (40) Dusty Williams, Chevrolet, 150, $ 700
13. ( 5) A. J. Frank, Chevrolet, 149, $ 690
14. (15) Cecil Chunn, Chevrolet, 149, $ 680
15. (20) Wayne Bowen, Chevrolet, 149, $ 670
16. (19) Kenny Gaddis, Chevrolet, 149, $ 460
17. (21) Randy Pedley, Chevrolet, 147, $ 650
18. (16) Allen Karnes, Chevrolet, 146, $ 630
19. (22) Walter Sutcliffe, Chevrolet, 146, $ 420
20. (17) Billy McGinnis, Chevrolet, 140, $ 600
21. (22) Randy Gentry, Chevrolet, 135, Suspension, $ 600
22. (13) Shane Sieg, Chevrolet, 125, Suspension, $600
23. ( 9) Greg Pope, Chevrolet, 122, $600
24. (23) Rodger Gentry Jr., Chevrolet, 34, Accident, $400

Race Statistics:

Time of Race: 1 Hr. 11 Mins. 22 Secs
Winner's Average Speed: 63.055 mph
Margin of Victory: .176 Secs
Caution Flags: Eight Cautions For 43 Laps (24-31; 36-39; 47-52; 63-68; 87-90; 94-98;
129-133; 138-142)
Lead Changes: Two Lead Changes Among Three Drivers
Lap Leaders: Greg Pope, Provisional Pole, 1-27; Jason Hogan, 28-91; Jeff Fultz, 92-150
PowerAde "Power Move Of The Race Award" Jason Hogan
Victory Circle Chassis Rookie-of-the-Race: John Wilkinson III

NASCAR Elite Division, Kodak Southeast Series Final Top 10 Points Standing: As Of Sept. 20 2003; (Unofficial), 1. Charlie Bradberry, 1529; 2. Jeff Fultz, 1512; 3. Jason Hogan, 1452; 4. Terry Mason Jr., 1406; 5. John Wilkinson III, 1403; 6. Cecil Chunn, 1269; 7. Johnny Brazier, 1265; 8. Justin Wakefield, 1241; 9. A. J. Frank, 1230; 10. Dusty Williams, 1227.

NASCAR ELITE DIVISION OFFICIALS ANNOUNCE PENALTIES

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Sept. 18, 2003) - NASCAR Elite Division officials have announced two penalties following last Saturday's Kodak Southeast Series event at Kentucky Motor Speedway in Whitesville, Ken. Charlie Bradberry, driver of the No. 78 car, was fined $2,500 and penalized under section 12-4-A of the 2003 NASCAR Rule Book: actions detrimental to stock car racing, hitting another competitor's car after the completion of the event, rough driving and careless driving. Bradberry has also been placed on probation until Dec. 31, 2003.
Keith Gardner, driver of the No. 9 car, was fined $500 and penalized under 12-4-A of the 2003 NASCAR Rule Book: actions detrimental to stock car racing, hitting another competitor's car after the completion of the event, rough driving and careless driving.

FULTZ MAKES IT A CLEAN SWEEP AT KENTUCKY MOTOR SPEEDWAY IN 2003
WITH THE NASCAR ELITE DIVISION, KODAK SOUTHEAST SERIES
By Bill Desmond

HITESVILLE, KY. (Sept. 13 2003) - Jeff Fultz made it two for two at Kentucky Motor Speedway Saturday evening winning the Kentucky 150 for his fifth trip to victory lane in 2003 and his 16th career NASCAR short track win.
Finishing behind Fultz's C & C Boiler/Cleaver Brooks Chevrolet was Jason Hogan with a career best finish, series points leader Charlie Bradberry, Terry Mason Jr. and Dusty Williams with his career best series finish.
Louisville, Ky. native Keith Gardner earned his first career Bud Pole Award breaking the existing qualifying mark set in June when the series visited this track for the first time since 1988. Gardner's Owens Motorsports Chevrolet was clocked at 15.632 Secs (86.361 mph).
With the series inversion procedure, Gardner pulled an eight putting A. J. Frank's Thunder Island Chevrolet at the point for the start the race. Chris Prince was outside front row with his Land O'Frost Lunch Meats/Uncle Yammy's Grillin Sauce Chevrolet.
"This is a tight little race track but a good race track," said Fultz after the race. "We have been very fortunate this year but we do not come to a race to run second. We are after another championship and we are right where we need to be going into the last race," continued Fultz.
"The only place you can pass on this track is in the corners and you just have to wait for the right time to make a move. We just tried to be patient and when the opening came we were able to get around Hogan. There was some beating and banging going on tonight but that is just good Saturday night short track racing," chuckled Fultz.
Frank took the point at the start of the race with Williams, John Wilkinson, Mason and Hogan on his back bumper. Prince's car pushed high between turns one and two at the start and he got shuffled back to eighth quickly.
Frank led the freight train of cars through the first 36 laps until Wilkinson was able to get the nose of his car inside of Frank's Chevrolet in turn 1 and grab the point.
Wilkinson pretty much had the field in tow with Hogan and Fultz looking for an opening to take the lead. That came for Hogan when he was able to get the nose of his car on the inside of Wilkinson's car in turns 1 and 2 on lap 135. The two cars rubbed allowing Fultz to go low on the backstretch inside Wilkinson and Hogan.
Wilkinson backed off as Hogan took the lead but then Wilkinson's machine and Frank's machine locked together with Wilkinson's C & W Drilling/Murphy Automotive Chevrolet spinning in a cloud of dust and dirt. He recovered in time as the caution waved for the seventh time.
The race was extended three laps when Frank's car spun in turn 4 setting up a green-white-checked finish with Fultz leading Hogan across the finish.
Rounding out the top ten finishers were Bud Pole winner Gardner, Cecil Chunn, Billy McGinnis, Greg Pope and Kevin Prince.
While the championship is up for grabs and will be decided at Greenville-Pickens Speedway on September 20, the Victory Circle Chassis Rookie-of-the-Year title will also be decided at Greenville between brother-in-laws Wilkinson and Mason. They are tied going into the final race. Whoever finishes ahead of the other will win the rookie title.
Fultz not only won the race but also improved the most positions to earn the POWERade "Power Move Of The Race" Award.
The series winds up the 2003 racing year at Greenville-Pickens Speedway on September 20, with a race originally scheduled for August 9 but postponed due to inclement weather.
. The Kodak Southeast Series Awards Banquet will be held on October 24 at the Atlanta Airport Hilton honoring the series champion and all series drivers

WHITESVILLE, KY. (Sept. 13 2003) - (AP) - Race results for the NASCAR Elite Division, Kodak Southeast Series The Kentuck 150 at Kentucky Motor Speedway with finishing position, starting position (in parentheses), driver, type of car, laps completed, reason out (if any) and money won:

1. (9) Jeff Fultz, Chevrolet, 153 laps, $5,385
2. (5) Jason Hogan, Chevrolet, 153, $ 2,835
3. (2) Charlie Bradberry, Chevrolet, 153, $ 2,140
4. (3) Terry Mason Jr., Chevrolet, 153, $ 1,835
5. (6) Dusty Williams, Chevrolet, 153, $1,635
6. (1) Keith Gardner, Chevrolet, 153, $ 1,575
7. (11) Cecil Chunn, Chevrolet, 153, $ 1,335
8. (16) Billy McGinnis Chevrolet, 153, $ 1,285
9. (13) Greg Pope, Chevrolet, 153, $ 1,205
10. (12) Kevin Prince, Chevrolet, 153, $ 1,085
11. ( 4) John Wilkinson III, Chevrolet, 153, $ 985
12. ( 8) A. J. Frank, Chevrolet, 153, $ 935
13. ( 7) Chris Prince, Chevrolet, 153, $ 885
14. (15) Justin Wakefield, Ford, 152, $ 865
15. (17) Randy Pedley, Chevrolet, 152, $ 835
16. (18) Ronnie White III, Chevrolet, 150, $ 590
17. (19) Wayne Bowen, Chevrolet, 150, $ 815
18. (14) Johnny Brazier, Ford, 124, Suspension, $805
19. (10) Steven Howard, Chevrolet, 119, Suspension, $ 795

Race Statistics:

Time of Race: 55 Mins. 25 Secs
Winner's Average Speed: 60.902 mph
Margin of Victory: .325 Secs
Caution Flags: Eight for 44 Laps (25-29, 63-68, 71-75, 80-83, 94-101, 131-135,137-140, 145-151
Lead Changes: Three Lead Changes Among Four Drivers
Lap Leaders: A. J. Frank, 1-36; John Wilkinson III, 37-135; Jason Hogan, 136-141; Jeff Fultz, 142-153.
PowerAde "Power Move Of The Race Award" Jeff Fultz
Victory Circle Chassis Rookie-of-the-Race: Terry Mason Jr.

NASCAR Elite Division, Kodak Southeast Series Top 10 Points Standing: As Of Sept. 13 2003; (Unofficial), 1. Charlie Bradberry, 1369; 2. Jeff Fultz, 1332; 3. Jason Hogan, 1287; 4. Terry Mason Jr., 1264; 5. John Wilkinson III, 1257; 6. Cecil Chunn, 1148; 7. Johnny Brazier; 1110; 8. Justin Wakefield, 1107; 9. A. J. Frank, 1106; 10. Dusty Williams, 1100.

JEFF FULTZ SWEEPS NASCAR ELITE DIVISION KODAK SOUTHEAST SERIES RACES IN 2003 AT KENTUCKY MOTOR SPEEDWAY

WHITESVILLE, KY. (Sept. 13 2003) - Jeff Fultz took his C & C Boiler/Cleaver Brooks Chevrolet around Jason Hogan's Universal Chevrolet with 9 laps remaining in The NASCAR Elite Division Kodak Southeast Series Kentucky 150 Saturday evening at Kentucky Motor Speedway to sweep both series events at the 3/8-mile track in 2003. Fultz's victory, the 16th of his series career, is his fifth stop in victory lane with the series this year. Fultz started ninth in the field, continued to work his way towards the front, finally taking the point. The race was extended three laps due to a final race caution when A. J. Frank's car was tagged from behind causing his car to spin to bring out the eighth caution of the evening. Keith Gardner, Louisville, Ky., earned his first NASCAR career Bud Pole Award with a fast lap of 15.632 Secs (86.361 mph) to break the existing mark set by Randy Gentry in June. Nine different drivers have earned Bud Poles in the nine races thus far in 2003. Finishing behind the winner was Hogan, series points leader Charlie Bradberry, Victory Circle Chassis Rookie-of-the-year contender Terry Mason Jr., and Dusty Williams with the first top five finish on the series. Fultz broke his own race record with a speed of 60.902 mph.

NASCAR Elite Division Kodak Southeast Series
The Kentucky 150
Kentucky Motor Speedway
Results

WHITESVILLE, KY. (Sept. 13 2003) - (AP) - Race results for the NASCAR Elite Division, Kodak Southeast Series The Kentuck 150 at Kentucky Motor Speedway with finishing position, starting position (in parentheses), driver, type of car, laps completed, reason out (if any) and money won:

1. (9) Jeff Fultz, Chevrolet, 153 laps, $5,385
2. (5) Jason Hogan, Chevrolet, 153, $ 2,835
3. (2) Charlie Bradberry, Chevrolet, 153, $ 2,140
4. (3) Terry Mason Jr., Chevrolet, 153, $ 1,835
5. (6) Dusty Williams, Chevrolet, 153, $1,635
6. (1) Keith Gardner, Chevrolet, 153, $ 1,575
7. (11) Cecil Chunn, Chevrolet, 153, $ 1,335
8. (16) Billy McGinnis Chevrolet, 153, $ 1,285
9. (13) Greg Pope, Chevrolet, 153, $ 1,205
10. (12) Kevin Prince, Chevrolet, 153, $ 1,085
11. ( 4) John Wilkinson III, Chevrolet, 153, $ 985
12. ( 8) A. J. Frank, Chevrolet, 153, $ 935
13. ( 7) Chris Prince, Chevrolet, 153, $ 885
14. (15) Justin Wakefield, Ford, 152, $ 865
15. (17) Randy Pedley, Chevrolet, 152, $ 835
16. (18) Ronnie White III, Chevrolet, 150, $ 590
17. (19) Wayne Bowen, Chevrolet, 150, $ 815
18. (14) Johnny Brazier, Ford, 124, Suspension, $805
19. (10) Steven Howard, Chevrolet, 119, Suspension, $ 795

Race Statistics:

Time of Race: 55 Mins. 25 Secs
Winner's Average Speed: 60.902 mph
Margin of Victory: .325 Secs
Caution Flags: Eight for 44 Laps (25-29, 63-68, 71-75, 80-83, 94-101, 131-135,137-140, 145-151
Lead Changes: Three Lead Changes Among Four Drivers
Lap Leaders: A. J. Frank, 1-36; John Wilkinson III, 37-135; Jason Hogan, 136-141; Jeff Fultz, 142-153.
PowerAde "Power Move Of The Race Award" Jeff Fultz
Victory Circle Chassis Rookie-of-the-Race: Terry Mason Jr.

NASCAR Elite Division, Kodak Southeast Series Top 10 Points Standing: As Of Sept. 13 2003; (Unofficial), 1. Charlie Bradberry, 1369; 2. Jeff Fultz, 1332; 3. Jason Hogan, 1287; 4. Terry Mason Jr., 1264; 5. John Wilkinson III, 1257; 6. Cecil Chunn, 1148; 7. Johnny Brazier; 1110; 8. Justin Wakefield, 1107; 9. A. J. Frank, 1106; 10. Dusty Williams, 1100.

DASH SERIES PART OF TRIPLE HEADER AT KENTUCKY IN 2004

DAYTONA BEACH, FL (September 12, 2003) – The DASH Series will return to Kentucky Speedway in 2004 as part of a triple-header weekend with the NASCAR Southeast Series and the ASA Series.

Kentucky Speedway General Manager Mark Cassis comments, “We’re excited about having the Dash Series back in 2004. Our fans enjoy it and they know the competitors. The series puts on a great show and we are looking forward to having them here as a part of our triple header weekend.”

The DASH Series has been an annual participant since the impressive facility first opened its gates in 2001. Robert Huffman won the inaugural event and is also the most recent winner at the speedway. Jake Hobgood was the race winner in 2002.

Kentucky Speedway is a 1.5 mile semi-banked oval that offers a wide racing groove suitable for exciting racing from the drop of the green flag.

“We’re thrilled to have this spectacular speedway on our 2004 schedule,” says Randy Claypoole, Executive Vice President of BRDAYTONA, which takes over ownership of the DASH Series at the conclusion of the 2003 racing season. “The Kentucky Speedway is one of the premiere speedways in America. You can see the entire racing surface from any one of the 66,000 seats. There is an escalator that fans can access that will take them under the track and into the infield, where they can get autographs and experience a close-up view of Victory Lane.”

The Kentucky Speedway Triple Header Weekend will be held on September 17-18. The teams will check in on Friday for practice and qualifying. All three series will run their races on Saturday.

DASH SERIES RETURNS TO HICKORY MOTOR SPEEDWAY IN 2004

DAYTONA BEACH, FL (September 12, 2003) - Known for its rich history in birthing the careers of super stars in stockcar racing, Hickory Motor Speedway has always been a favorite stop for the DASH Series. After a three-year absence, the famed oval will once again take a position on the DASH Series schedule.

Track Promoter Sherry Clifton and Debbie Whitworth, the track’s General Manager, were quick to suggest that a DASH Series event would be a great way to revive the traditional Easter weekend Spectacular, left vacant by the NASCAR Busch Series.

Buck Parker, President/CEO for the new DASH Series expressed his thoughts on the first race to be announced for 2004, “I am elated for it to be the DASH Series reviving the Easter Spectacular Event at Hickory Motor Speedway.”

“We have a lot of exciting plans for the DASH Series. We are also working on arrangements to include two to three other support divisions to the DASH Series that will be unveiled during this spectacular weekend of racing. I cannot think of a better place to launch our new program of racing,” Parker said.

On a wall at the entrance of the Speedway grandstands is a list naming the drivers who have won championships at the Worlds Most Famous Short Track. Viewing the list demands a moment of quiet reflection when you ponder the impact the track has had in stock car racing. Names like Junior Johnson, Ralph Earnhardt, Ned Jarrett and Harry Gant. Several others are listed there, that have also left their mark in the DASH Series. Names such as: Robert Huffman, Dennis Setzer, Andy Houston, and Morgan Shephard.

“Hickory also is very significant for my family. My wife is from the area. So, for us it will be a chance to be at home,” Parker says.

The 2002 DASH Series Champion, Jake Hobgood was thrilled to hear that Hickory Motor Speedway is on the schedule for 2004. “I think it is really neat that we are going back to Hickory. With all of the history represented at the speedway, names like Jarrett and Houston launched their careers at Hickory. In fact, Hickory is where I first tested a DASH car. I am very excited that the series is going to race there again,” Hobgood said.

The dates for the event are Friday and Saturday, April 9-10, 2004. The weekend will be highlighted with the DASH Series racing on Saturday.

NASCAR ELITE DIVISION, KODAK SOUTHEAST SERIES
RETURNS TO KENTUCKY MOTOR SPEEDAY WITH SERIES TITLE UP FOR GRABS

Daytona Beach, Fla. (August 29 2003) – It will be crunch time for Charlie Bradberry and Jeff Fultz when the NASCAR Elite Division, Kodak Southeast Series returns to Kentucky Motor Speedway in Whitesville, Ky., on September 13 for the $53,328 Kentucky 150.
These two drivers are challenging each other for supremacy on the Kodak Southeast Series for 2003. Bradberry leads Fultz by 52 markers entering this race with one final event remaining at Greenville-Pickens Speedway September 20.
Who will have the upper hand as the series returns to the 3/8-mile oval for their second appearance of the season? From all indications the bar would have to swing to Fultz since he won here on June 28 in the first stop for the series since 1988 at this facility. Fultz has been to victory lane three other times during the year making him the third winningest driver in series history.
But consistency has always been an important factor in any endeavor and after eight races of a 10-race schedule, Bradberry leads all competitors with an outstanding 99.20% laps completion percentage. Fultz, on the other hand has had some problems, and is ranked seventh in that category after completing 88.90% of the laps run.
Bradberry, the 2001 series rookie-of-the-year, has led the series points following the superspeedway event at Kentucky Speedway on June 13.
Bradberry won his first career Bud Pole Award and his first NASCAR victory at Nashville Superspeedway in June and that performance has propelled him to the top of his peers. Ironically, Bradberry moved to the top of the points ladder in 2002 after the fourth race on the schedule.
There has been some shifting of points positions since the June event but the points standing remains very competitive. Only 48 points separate second through fifth in points with Victory Circle Chassis Rookie-of-the-Year points leader John “Boy” Wilkinson III, trailing Fultz by just 25 points. Wilkinson, no stranger to short track competition, would like nothing better then to become the first driver to win both rookie and championship honors in the same year.
Wilkinson, who calls Hueytown, Ala. home, has won numerous awards in his racing career and credits much of his success to the help he received from Bobby Allison, Red Farmer, and the late Neil Bonnett of the famous Alabama Gang.
Ten points behind Wilkinson, in fourth, is Jason Hogan last years Rookie-of-the-Year winner and only 23 points behind Wilkinson is his brother-in-law Terry Mason Jr.
“We are just going to suck it up and concentrate on these next two races,” commented Bradberry. This team has worked very hard this year to put us in the position of winning the championship and I am going to do everything I can to make it happen. The work of this team is shown in the consistency we have had this season. Last year we fell off at the end of the year and had some mechanical problems but this year with everyone behind this effort we are on top of our game. Thanks to the hard work of crew chief Michael Shelton and the rest of the crew half of our finishes have been top fives and six of eight have been top tens. There is no doubt Jeff (Fultz) and I are going down to the wire for this championship.”
This event is the ninth of a ten race schedule for 2003 and will be pivotal in shaping the series points standing toward the end of year Toyota All-Star Showdown at Irwindale (Calif.) Speedway. The top ten drivers in the final series points in the four series of the NASCAR Elite Division will be invited to participate in a history making event that will bring national recognition to NASCAR’s short track drivers with posted awards of approximately $500,000. The highlight of weekend racing activities will be a nationally-televised 100 lap event on Saturday, Nov. 8 with $10,000 going to the winner.
Randy Gentry established the qualifying mark for the series when he toured the 3/8-mile oval with a lap of 15.690 secs (86.042 mph) while Fultz set the race record with an average speed of 56.001 mph. The race in June had eight cautions for 50 laps.
Parity has been very evident on the series this year with seven different drivers adding their name to the NASCAR record books winning Bud Pole Awards. One race was set per the NASCAR rulebook due to inclement weather. Race winners have been Bradberry at Nashville Superspeedway, Scott Carlson at Kentucky Speedway, Jeff Fultz at Big Daddy’s South Boston Speedway, Ocala Speedway, Myrtle Beach Speedway and Kentucky Motor Speedway, Steven Howard at Greenville-Pickens Speedway and Shane Sieg at Huntsville Speedway.
Parity has also been seen in the POWERade “Power Move Of The Race Award”, which goes to the driver advancing the most positions in a race. Eight different drivers have won the $750 award:
A very tight points battle is looming between Wilkinson, Terry Mason Jr., Cecil Chunn and Justin Wakefield for the Victory Circle Chassis Rookie of the Year title. Two points separate Wilkinson and Mason with seven points separating all four drivers. All are expected to enter this event.
Action gets underway at Kentucky Motor Speedway for Kodak Southeast Series drivers on Saturday, September 13, with practice from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Qualifying will take place at 6:00 p.m. with The Kentucky 150 taking the green flag at 8:30 p.m.

Lucky 7 for Gafrarar at Bristol
[Travel Club - Icehouse 14 avoids all to finish]
Photo Credit: CGR PR/John Kase

BRISTOL, TN (August 23, 2003) – Chuck Gafrarar, Mooresville, NC driver of the #14 NASCAR Goody's Dash Hobgood prepared car, returned to the Bristol Speedway Wednesday, August 20th with several goals. Focused on great coverage for his sponsors and a good solid finish, Gafrarar qualified in 14th spot out of 38 entries in the Bristol Speedways 150 lap event. The Crew had hope that 14th spot and his matching car number would be a lucky one. Last season Bristol was more commonly known as the Bristol Brawl and this years events were much tamer in brawls but tough racing for many with cautions throughout the evening. Gafrarar brought the #14 over the finish line with a solid seventh place finish!

Gafrarar stated, "when we hit the track for practice rounds, we kept making changes. Each time, Will Hobgood worked with us to dial it in. He's a great guy and works hard to keep all three cars ( 65, 64 and 14) running upfront. I really respect how he worked with me over the past several races. I can't thank Will and his family enough for the opportunity to run the third Hobgood car. We needed a good finish at Bristol and a top ten is good considering the event was more like an episode of Survivor."

At the start of the event, Gafrarar made a good move to break into the top ten and steadily worked his way into 8th. After a couple yellow flags, the 14 car was into 4th place and held onto it for the next 15 laps. Another caution was thrown and Crew Chief Mark Torbett made a call to pit. The Spears Craftsman Truck Team pitted the #14 car for another event, and we had a great pit stop.

Once again, Thanks to Will Hobgood and the Hobgood Family and Crew for all their help and support - they are awesome! Also thanks to my Crew Chief - MarkTorbett, and to Crew members: Dave Roope, Michael Johnson and Nikki Long for all the extra help! Gafrarar also stated " I would like to extend extra thanks to Danny (Spotter)and Tim (Gas Man) and Skip (Catch Can)from the Spears Truck Racing Crew for their Pit assistance. They are a great team and we appreciate their efforts to help us move forward."

The 150 lap event was packed with accidents. Gafrarar commented "I think one of the most important moves of the race was avoiding all of them. I drove through so many wrecks tonight and never put a scratch on the car! I really have to be happy to have made it through that event with the seventh place finish and the car in great condition." Gafrarar's Sponsor Team consists of: Travel Club International, Icehouse, I.H. Caffey, INC., Mobil 1, RWI - Sports Marketing INC., MeadWestvaco and Long Shifters. Gafrarar is working towards the 2004 Race Season and reviewing additional sponsors packages to come on board. Interested business associates may contact him at chuckGracer.com or in the Dash website - drivers site.

Bristol Motor Speedway Race Week Photo Gallery by David Allio
The Goody's Dash Series
BRISTOL, TN - (99) Robert Bruce spins down the frontstretch in the Pabst Blue Ribbon 150 NASCAR Goodys Dash Series race on Wednesday, August 20, 2003 at the Bristol Motor Speedway.	BRISTOL, TN - Cam Strader was the winner of the Pabst Blue Ribbon 150 NASCAR Goodys Dash Series race on Wednesday, August 20, 2003, at the Bristol Motor Speedway.
The Nascar Craftsman Truck Series
BRISTOL, TN - Fastest qualifier (1) Ted Musgrave led the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series field to the green flag in the O'Reilly 200 on Wednesday, August 20, 2003, at the Bristol Motor Speedway.	BRISTOL, TN - (29) Terry Cook spins as (72) Randy MacDonald and (53) Randy Briggs go high in turn two during the O'Reilly 200 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race on Wednesday, August 20, 2003, at the Bristol Motor Speedway.
BRISTOL, TN - Travis Kvapil was the winner of the O'Reilly 200 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race on Wednesday, August 20, 2003, at the Bristol Motor Speedway.
Nascar Busch Series
BRISTOL, TN - (99) Michael Waltrip passes (2) Ron Hornaday and (17) Matt Kenseth for the lead in the Food City 250 NASCAR Busch Grand National race on Friday, August 22, 2003, at the Bristol Motor Speedway.	BRISTOL, TN - (16) Kevin Gunselman and (7) Greg Biffle tangle in turn four on lap 58 of the Food City 250 NASCAR Busch Grand National race on Friday night, August 22, 2003 at the Bristol Motor Speedway.
BRISTOL, TN - (21) Kevin Harvick took the lead from the outside of the front row at the start of the Food City 250 NASCAR Busch Grand National race over polesitter (57) Jason Keller on Friday night, August 22, 2003 at the Bristol Motor Speedway.	BRISTOL, TN - Michael Waltrip celebrated with the Food City's Steve Smith in Victory Lane following the Food City 250 NASCAR Busch Grand National race on Friday, August 22, 2003, at the Bristol Motor Speedway.
Nascar Winston Cup Series
BRISTOL, TN - Jeff Byrd, Bristol Motor Speedway vice-president of marketing (left) and Robert Parker, group presdient for Sharpie, today signed a contract and announced that Sharpie brand is extending its sponsorship of the NASCAR Winston Cup night race through 2008. The announcement comes just two days before the running of the Sharpie 500 on Saturday, August 23, at Bristol Motor Speedway.	BRISTOL, TN - Teresa Earnhardt and Bruton Smith dedicated the new Dale Earnhardt Terrace at Bristol Motor Speedway just before the start of the Sharpie 500 on Saturday night, August 23, 2003.
BRISTOL, TN - Polesitter (24) Jeff Gordon leads the field into turn one at the start of the Sharpie 500 NASCAR Winston Cup Series race on Saturday night, August 23, 2003, at the Bristol Motor Speedway.	BRISTOL, TN - (30) Steve Parks brought out the first caution of the Sharpie 500 when he tangled with (45) Kyle Petty in turn four of the Bristol Motor Speedway. NASCAR Winston Cup race leaders (24) Jeff Gordon and (6) Mark Martin eased by the Saturday night, August 23, 2003, action with an inside move.
BRISTOL, TN - Kurt Busch was the winner of the Sharpie 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway on Saturday night, August 23, 2003.

“Goodys Dash Series Bristol Wrap-up”

BRISTOL, TN (August 23, 2003) – Justin Hobgood blistered the track and established a new qualifying record for the Goody’s Dash Series at Bristol. Hobgood turned a lap time of 16.062 for an average speed of 119.462. That is only 6 miles an hour slower than the Winston Cup cars, and over two miles per hour faster than he ran in practice.

The green-flag dropped at precisely 7 o’clock Wednesday evening, under clear skies and draped by a beautiful Tennessee sunset.

Hobgood jumped out to an early lead, but within just two laps he had company in the form of Wade Day and Brandon Ward. On lap 4 Ward battled Day for second place allowing Hobgood to expand his lead by ten car lengths. Ward got by Day and then the two worked to reel the leader back in.

Rookie contender, T.J. Majors encountered mechanical problems on lap 10. On lap 15, Joey Miller spun his car off of turn four. Hobgood backed off and Ward darted into the lead. On lap 22 Ned Combs caught the wall in turn two.

The first caution came on lap when Robert Bruce looped his machine on the front stretch. Several cars took advantage of the yellow flag to make their fuel stop. Rob Huffman, Kelly Sutton, Eric Wilson, John Whaley, Jay Godley, Scott Weaver, and Gary Moore all darted down pit road.

Brandon Ward brought the field back to green, as Wade Day’s car slowed suddenly. Day headed for pit road and returned several laps later. On lap 36, Junior Miller spun on the front stretch. When the caution flag came out the leaders made their pit stops. Those pitting were Ward, the Hobgoods, Randy Humphrey, Brian Loftin, and Zach Brewer.

Johnny Chapman took over the lead with Danny Bagwell, Cam Strader, Chuck Gafrarar, Ricky Bryant, Bill Clevenger, Huffman, Wilson, Ward, and Jake Hobgood listed as the top ten.

Mickey York hit the wall in turn one on lap 44 bringing out another caution. Those who had not yet pitted stopped to take on fuel yielding the lead to Huffman on lap 46. On the restart Eric Wilson chased the leader and passed him on lap 51. Brandon Ward followed and moved past Wilson on the very next lap.

Typical to Bristol, there was a lot of beating and banging. The complexion of the race was fast and furious and changed as fast as a time lapsed video.

On Lap 73 Randy Humphrey got crossed up exiting four and made an incredible save. However, Clevenger spun on the backstretch bringing out the caution.

Now past halfway in the event, Brandon Ward and Robert Huffman dominated the field in their Toyota Celicas. Ward held the lead from lap 52 through lap 86 when Huffman darted by him exiting turn four. Huffman led until lap 113. That is when the 2001 Series Champion, Cam Strader put the move on Huffman. In post race interviews Huffman shared that he just didn’t have the tires left to go after Strader.

Justin Hobgood spun and hit the inside wall at the end of the front stretch on lap 105.

Jay Godley, fighting mechanical woes, took his car to the garage.

On lap 121, Danny Bagwell spun in turn two while running in 3rd place. Brandon Ward was unable to avoid Bagwell and hit him hard, knocking both cars out of the race.

Cam Strader, from Wilson (NC), led the rest of the way in his Mercury Cougar to gain his second victory of the season (Big Daddy’s South Boston Speedway) and his first career win at Bristol.

Rounding out the top ten were: Huffman, Chapman, and last year’s winner Scott Weaver. One lap down were: Keith Roggen, Humphrey, Gafrarar, Brewer, and Jake Hobgood. Mike Watts finished in 10th place two laps behind the leader.

The Goody’s Dash Series will return to action at Atlanta Motor Speedway in October. Teams will use the down time to begin preparations for the 2004 season.

On hand at Bristol were the new owners of the series. BRDAYTONA, Inc, a motorsports group based in Daytona Beach, co-hosted a BBQ with Bristol Motor Speedway on Tuesday night. The purpose of the event was to share the exciting news that the series would continue under new leadership.

BRDAYTONA’s President/CEO Buck Parker spoke to the group sharing the organization’s commitment to the series. “Our plans are to have between 16 and 18 races in 2004,” Parker said. “We only signed the contract three weeks ago. There is a lot of work to be done, but we are up to the challenge.” Parker also announced plans for a weekly television show covering the 2004 race schedule. “Joe Moore (MRN Radio) will produce 26 episodes that will highlight every single race. The format of the show will be exciting and informative, bringing greater exposure to the Dash Series drivers, teams, and sponsors than ever before,” commented Parker.

The motorsports group is currently in negotiations with several tracks and sponsors to put the 2004 schedule in place.

Rookie Manages to Hold the Lead
By: Sandra Vorse, Public Relations Representative

The engine troubles weren’t evident before the race but the #26 Moss Motorsports Goody’s Dash Pontiac chose to stay in at final practice. “It’s risky” Majors stated “If we practiced it may have blown and we’d change the engine but we also could wreck.” In fact three cars suffered damage during practice; Jr. Miller, Brandon Ward and another Rookie of the Year Contender Jay Godley. Godley even enlisted Busch Series Driver and the 2001 NASCAR Goody’s Dash Series Rookie of the Year, Shane Hmiel to help put the car back together. Hmiel’s brother is a pit crew member of the #18 MRD Motorsports Pontiac.

“I hated it for all the people who helped us to get here”, said Majors. His family, friends and fans donated money to get the team to Bristol. Clark’s Studio in New Castle, Pennsylvania picked up an Associate Sponsorship position to help the young driver. Dale Earnhardt Jr., Majors’ online racing buddy, mentor and owner of Majors NASCAR Weekly Touring Series Late Model flew in just to watch the Rookie race. “I wanted to do well for the boss man today. I was ready the car ran well then it was gone”.

Majors dropped from 7th to 10th after the August 20th Bristol race. Majors and the Moss Motorsports Goody’s Dash Series Pontiac hope to be at Atlanta Motor Speedway on October 23rd if Sponsorship is found. Majors’ needs a good finish at the final race in Atlanta to advance his standing in overall points as well as cinch the 2003 Rookie of the Year Title.

Family, Friends and Fans help Sponsor Rookie of the Year Contender
By: Sandra Vorse, Moss Motorsports Public Relations

Sponsorship is the key to every successful race team and when deals go awry, often family and friends are the ones to pick up the slack or the car stays at home. That’s the case with the current Goody’s Dash Series Rookie of the Year Contender TJ Majors. Majors’ drives the #26 Moss Motorsports Pontiac and has been struggling all year without a solid Sponsor.
When a last minute Sponsorship deal was unable to be completed the team was faced with not attending the race at Bristol Motor Speedway, Wednesday, August 20. Word spread quickly that the team would not be attending unless funds were raised. With the assistance of TJ’s Mom, Barb, the ball started to roll. TJ’s family, friends and fan club pitched in to raise money just a few days before the race. After seeing Majors and the Team’s plight on a fan club member’s web site, Clark’s Studio in New Castle, Pennsylvania picked up an Associate Sponsorship position assuring the Dash Team an opportunity to maintain their lead in the Rookie of the Year Championship.

“It’s amazing how people I never met came together to help the Team and I.” Major’s said. “I have to thank my Mom for doing this and especially to Clark’s Studio in New Castle.”

“Having only two races left we could not afford to miss a race” Majors said of the race at Bristol Motor Speedway on August 20th and the Series final on October 23rd at Atlanta Motor Speedway. “We’re so close in points to Jay and Eric that we have to drive hard to keep our lead.” Jay Godley and Eric Wilson are both tied at 48 points and Majors ahead by only 6 points. “I want to do well for all the people who helped as thanks for getting us here.”

You can see TJ Majors and the rest of the NASCAR Goody’s Dash Series drivers compete in the Pabst Blue Ribbon 150 preceding the NASCAR Winston Cup Truck Series tonight at Bristol Motor Speedway.

For more information or to purchase tickets call Bristol Motor Speedway at (423) 989-6900.

JEFF FULTZ WINS RAIN DELAYED NASCAR ELITE DIVISION KODAK SOUTHEAST SERIES MYRTLE BEACH EVENT
By Bill Desmond

MYRTLE BEACH, S. C. (August 16 2003) - Anyone that missed the NASCAR Elite Division Kodak Southeast Series Time Warner 150 at Myrtle Beach Speedway Saturday evening missed one of the most awesome short track events ever seen on the series.
Defending series champion Jeff Fultz showed what champion's are made of after he lost three laps on the restart of the first race caution, due to a transmission linkage problem, made up those laps and passed race leader Tim Sauter with 11 laps to run taking the checkered flag for the fourth time in 2003.
This event, originally scheduled for May 16 and rained out again in July was the eighth of a ten-race schedule for 2003.
Fultz's win coupled with points leader Charlie Bradberry's sixth place finish narrowed Bradberry's lead over Fultz to 52 points with two races remaining setting up a showdown between them for the 2003 series championship.
"WOW, can you believe it ," said a jubilant Fultz as he exited his car and stood on the roof. "Dang transmission linkage locked up and I could not shift so I knew I had to go to the pits. But to make up three laps on this field of cars is almost unblievable. That just shows you what kind of crew I have and how they prepare this car. I want to give a special thanks to Joe Shear Jr. for all the help he has provided this team. We are right where we were last year in this championship hunt and with two races to go anything is possible."
Finishing behind the winner was Sauter, Jason Hogan, leading Victory Circle Chassis Rookie-of-the-Year contender John Wilkinson III and Randy Gentry who turned in his best run of the 2003 campaign.
The 26 car field was set per the NASCAR rulebook when rain interrupted qualifying putting Bradberry at the point with his Bradberry Racing Chevrolet and Terry Mason Jr. on the outside front row in his CCC Group/M&R Pipe/Poston's Doors Chevrolet. Fultz started third in his C & C Boiler/Cleaver Brooks Chevrolet.
Bradberry and Mason went side by side on the first lap with Fultz going low in turn three on lap one to move into second and challenge Bradberry. Bradberry was able to lead the first lap but then it became Fultz's show.
Fultz opened a huge lead on Bradberry and Jason Hogan who was running third but all eyes were on Sauter who started 21st and by lap 18 has moved into the top ten.
The first caution waved on lap 26 when Johnny Brazier's Ford slowed on the backstretch. Greg Pope took his car high but got pinched against the outside wall ending his night of racing.
Fultz brought the field to the restart on lap 34 with Hogan in second, Bradberry third, John Wilkinson in fourth and Freddie Query in fifth. Query was filling in for Brian Smith who was ill. Sauter was up to ninth on the restart.
When Fultz took the green flag his car slowed giving the point to Hogan. Fultz went to the pits to the attention of his crew and in the process lost his three laps.
Hogan had his Universal Chevrolet/Hogan Motorsports Chevrolet running very strong and like Fultz opened a huge lead over the rest of the field. But again all eyes were on the Sauter Victor Ford/UPI Painting machine as he found the outside groove to his liking and on lap 53 had moved into the runnerup spot.
Fultz was able to get one of his laps back from Hogan on lap 65 before the second caution waved. Then using the next two cautions to his advantage with inside starting positions for lapped cars, Fultz made up another lap on the restart of the caution period.
Then on the restart of the third race caution Fultz made up another lap and put his car back at the tail end of the lead lap.
Sauter took the point away from Hogan on lap 91 as the two cars raced side by side on the frontstretch with Kevin Prince taking second from Hogan two laps later in his Land O'Frost/Uncle Yammy's Grillin Sauce Chevrolet.
But Prince's night ended abruptly when his car spun in turn four on lap 102 bringing out the fifth caution. "Our car was dialed in," said Prince after the race. "A universal joint broke on the car," said Randy Wilson, Prince's car owner. "I think we would certainly have been in contention to win this one the way Kevin was driving," continued Wilson.
The last 40 laps had the crowd on their feet as they watched Fultz put on a driving clinic. He had his car running sixth on lap 116 and 11 laps later was up to second looking for one more caution.
That happened on lap 131 when the Walter Sutcliffe car spun coming off of turn four also collecting the Billy McGinnis, Jarod Robie and Justin Wakefield machines. And all of this was right in front of the leaders.
All the front runners were able to get through. On the restart Sauter got a good jump but Fultz's car was so strong coming off the corners. He moved in on Sauter's back bumper two laps later then into the lead on lap 139 as the two cars crossed the start finish line.
One final caution again bunched the field but Fultz's car was just too strong winning for consecutive visits to Myrtle Beach Speedway.
Rounding out the top ten was Bradberry, Query, Steven Howard, Wayne Bowen with his best finish of the year and former series competitor Jody Lavender who now competes on the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series.
Sauter earned an extra $750 from the POWERAde "Power Move Of The Race Award" improving 19 positions during the race with Wilkinson the top finishing rookie contender.

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (August 16 2003) - (AP) - Race results for the NASCAR Elite Division, Kodak Southeast Series Time Warner Cable 150 at Myrtle Beach Speedway with finishing position, starting position (in parentheses), driver, type of car, laps completed, reason out (if any) and money won:

1. (3) Jeff Fultz, Chevrolet, 150 laps, $4,600
2. (21)Tim Sauter, Ford, 150, $3450
3. (5) Jason Hogan, Chevrolet, 150, $ 1,960
4. (4) John Wilkinson III, Chevrolet, 150, $ 1,710
5. (20) Randy Gentry, Chevrolet, 150, $1,460
6. (1) Charlie Bradberry, Chevrolet, 150, $ 1,210
7. (7) Freddie Query, Chevrolet, 150, $ 950
8. (13) Steven Howard, Chevrolet, 150, $ 1,060
9. (17) Wayne Bowen, Chevrolet, 150, $ 960
10. (22) Jody Lavender, Pontiac, 150, $ 600
11. (2) Terry Mason Jr., Chevrolet, 150, $ 760
12. (25) Chris Prince, Chevrolet, 150, $ 500
13. (12) Jarod Robie, Chevrolet, 149, $ 700
14. ( 8) Johnny Brazier, Ford, Chevrolet, 149 $ 690
15. (18) Billy McGinnis, Chevrolet, 149, $ 680
16. (10) A. J. Frank, Chevrolet, 149, $ 670
17. (23) Randy Pedley, Chevrolet, 147, $ 450
18. ( 9) Justin Wakefield, Ford, 147, $ 640
19. ( 6) Cecil Chunn, Chevrolet, 133, $ 630
20. (14) Chris Whorton, Chevrolet, 127, $ 400
21. (24) Walter Sutcliffe, Chevrolet, 126, Accident, $ 400
22. (26) Conrad Burr, Pontiac, 120, Electrical, $ 400
23. (16) Kevin Prince, Chevrolet, 100, Accident, $ 610
24. (19) Allen Karnes, Chevrolet, 96, Oil Pump, $ 610
25. (11) Dusty Williams, Chevrolet, 82, Accident, $ 610
26. (15) Greg Pope, Chevrolet, 24, Accident, $610

Race Statistics:

Time of Race: 46 Mins. 57 Secs
Winner's Average Speed: 62.384 mph
Margin of Victory: .196 Secs
Bud Pole Award: Field Set Per NASCAR Rulebook due to Inclement Weather
Caution Flags: Seven for 45 Laps (26-34, 70-74, 78-83, 95-100, 102-109, 131-136, 142-146)
Lead Changes: Four Lead Changes Among Four Drivers
Lap Leaders: Charlie Bradberry, 1; Jeff Fultz, 2-34; Jason Hogan, 35-90; Tim Sauter, 91-138; Fultz, 139-150
PowerAde "Power Move Of The Race Award" Tim Sauter
Victory Circle Chassis Rookie-of-the-Race: John Wilkinson III

NASCAR Elite Division, Kodak Southeast Series Top 10 Points Standing: As Of August 16 2003; (Unofficial), 1. Charlie Bradberry, 1204; 2. Jeff Fultz, 1152; 3. John Wilkinson III, 1127; 4. Jason Hogan, 1117; 5. Terry Mason Jr., 1104; 6. Cecil Chunn, 1002; 7. Johnny Brazier; 1001; 8. Justin Wakefield, 986; 9. A. J. Frank, 979; 10. Jarod Robie, 970.

JEFF FULTZ SCORES FOURTH NASCAR ELITE DIVISION KODAK SOUTHEAST SERIES VICTORY OF 2003 WITH WIN AT MYRTLE BEACH SPEEDWAY

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (August 16, 2003) - Jeff Fultz showed what champions are made of Saturday night at Myrtle Beach Speedway when he took C & C Boiler/Cleaver Brooks Chevrolet to victory lane in what many would call the most awesome driving exhibition ever seen on the NASCAR Elite Division Kodak Southeast Series. Fultz was leading the race on the restart of the first caution when his car suddenly dropped off the pace. Fultz lost three laps due to transmission linkage problems. When he returned he was on a mission to make up those laps which he did over the next 49 circuits using the next three restarts to his advantage by starting at the front on the inside row. Fultz was running sixth on lap 116 with his sights on race leader Tim Sauter. He was running second on lap 127 and looking for one more caution period which came four laps later. Fultz made the pass on Sauter's Ford on lap 139 as the two cars crossed the start-finish strip then holding off Sauter for the remaining laps. Finishing behind these two were Jason Hogan with a stong run, Victory Circle Chassis Rookie-of-the-Year points leader John Wilkinson and Randy Gentry. The field was set per the NASCAR Rule Book due to inclement weather wiping out qualifying. Sauter earned the PowerAde "Power Move Of The Race Award by improving 19 positions. Bradberry holds a 52 point edge on Fultz in their battle for the 2003 championship.

NASCAR Elite Division Kodak Southeast Series
The Time Warner Cable 150
Myrtle Beach Speedway
Results

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (August 16 2003) - (AP) - Race results for the NASCAR Elite Division, Kodak Southeast Series Time Warner Cable 150 at Myrtle Beach Speedway with finishing position, starting position (in parentheses), driver, type of car, laps completed, reason out (if any) and money won:

1. (3) Jeff Fultz, Chevrolet, 150 laps, $4,600
2. (21)Tim Sauter, Ford, 150, $3450
3. (5) Jason Hogan, Chevrolet, 150, $ 1,960
4. (4) John Wilkinson III, Chevrolet, 150, $ 1,710
5. (20) Randy Gentry, Chevrolet, 150, $1,460
6. (1) Charlie Bradberry, Chevrolet, 150, $ 1,210
7. (7) Freddie Query, Chevrolet, 150, $ 950
8. (13) Steven Howard, Chevrolet, 150, $ 1,060
9. (17) Wayne Bowen, Chevrolet, 150, $ 960
10. (22) Jody Lavender, Pontiac, 150, $ 600
11. (2) Terry Mason Jr., Chevrolet, 150, $ 760
12. (25) Chris Prince, Chevrolet, 150, $ 500
13. (12) Jarod Robie, Chevrolet, 149, $ 700
14. ( 8) Johnny Brazier, Ford, Chevrolet, 149 $ 690
15. (18) Billy McGinnis, Chevrolet, 149, $ 680
16. (10) A. J. Frank, Chevrolet, 149, $ 670
17. (23) Randy Pedley, Chevrolet, 147, $ 450
18. ( 9) Justin Wakefield, Ford, 147, $ 640
19. ( 6) Cecil Chunn, Chevrolet, 133, $ 630
20. (14) Chris Whorton, Chevrolet, 127, $ 400
21. (24) Walter Sutcliffe, Chevrolet, 126, Accident, $ 400
22. (26) Conrad Burr, Pontiac, 120, Electrical, $ 400
23. (16) Kevin Prince, Chevrolet, 100, Accident, $ 610
24. (19) Allen Karnes, Chevrolet, 96, Oil Pump, $ 610
25. (11) Dusty Williams, Chevrolet, 82, Accident, $ 610
26. (15) Greg Pope, Chevrolet, 24, Accident, $610

Race Statistics:

Time of Race: 46 Mins. 57 Secs
Winner's Average Speed: 62.384 mph
Margin of Victory: .196 Secs
Bud Pole Award: Field Set Per NASCAR Rulebook due to Inclement Weather
Caution Flags: Seven for 45 Laps (26-34, 70-74, 78-83, 95-100, 102-109, 131-136, 142-146)
Lead Changes: Four Lead Changes Among Four Drivers
Lap Leaders: Charlie Bradberry, 1; Jeff Fultz, 2-34; Jason Hogan, 35-90; Tim Sauter, 91-138; Fultz, 139-150
PowerAde "Power Move Of The Race Award" Tim Sauter
Victory Circle Chassis Rookie-of-the-Race: John Wilkinson III

NASCAR Elite Division, Kodak Southeast Series Top 10 Points Standing: As Of August 16 2003; (Unofficial), 1. Charlie Bradberry, 1204; 2. Jeff Fultz, 1152; 3. John Wilkinson III, 1127; 4. Jason Hogan, 1117; 5. Terry Mason Jr., 1104; 6. Cecil Chunn, 1002; 7. Johnny Brazier; 1001; 8. Justin Wakefield, 986; 9. A. J. Frank, 979; 10. Jarod Robie, 970.

NEW CARRY-IN BAG POLICY IN PLACE FOR BRISTOL'S RACING EVENTS

BRISTOL, Tenn. (Friday, August 15, 2003) - In an effort to enhance fan comfort during the races and in the interest of safety, Bristol Motor Speedway will enact a new "carry-in" bag policy for its August racing events. In addition to permitting one 14-inch cooler, fans may bring only one carry-in bag through grandstand gates. In terms of the carry-in size, it must be able to fit under the individual's grandstand seat without obstructing the aisles or encroaching on a neighboring seat. Souvenir bags and/or race program packages are exempt from this new restriction.

"We fully realize how much our fans enjoy the convenience of being able to bring in coolers and scanner bags or backpacks and we want them to continue to do that," said Jeff Byrd, BMS president and general manager. "However in the interest of fan comfort and safety, we've chosen to limit the number of bags the fans bring into the venue."

Although not a requirement, officials recommend a clear plastic carry-in bag to ease fan flow through security checkpoints. "In terms of security, our August events will be very similar to this year's March race weekend. Fans should allow an hour to pass through the gates to allow ample time for our workers to check their coolers and carry-in bags," said Byrd.

On Sharpie 500 race day, fans should be advised that the pre-race show, including the Dale Earnhardt Terrace Dedication and the Rusty Wallace/Alan Kulwicki/Winston Victory Lane tribute, will begin at 6 p.m. "We know fans will want to see our Sharpie 500 pre-race and the special ceremonies on the schedule," said Byrd, "and fans should allow plenty of time to clear security to be in their seats by 6 p.m."

Gafrarar is BRISTOL Bound
[Great BeaveRun finish he's ready for the bowl]
by: CGR PR

Mooresville, NC (August 15, 2003) Chuck Gafrarar made several commitments this race season. One to run the Goody's Dash series and two to also represent Margay Karts and the Dunlop Tire Corporation as a Factory Driver in the WKA (World Karting) Pro Kart events. Packing a weekend of race events at the BeaveRun Motorsports Complex in Wampum PA was another event on his list. Gafrarar slides from one steering wheel to the other this weekend as he heads to Bristol for the next event on the Dash circuit. Once again he will pilot the Will Hobgood prepared Silver Rocket #14 Pontiac in the hunt for a win.

In the weekend events at the Pennsylvania speedway, the former Pennsylvania native picked up a 6th place finish in the Stock Heavy Division of the WKA Tomar Nationals with his Margay/Dunlop Kart #3. Gafrarar followed that with an outside pole qualifying position in the Super Controlled Division. The feature was a sheer second place finish for Chuck who holds the point lead in the series! Also, in the events Sunday Gafrarar was part of a two-man team who represented WKA in the Celebrity Challenge race on the 8/10th mile road course. Gafrarar and Travis Firing, NC, were "Team WKA" racing Kart # 5 in the event. Firing started off the event for the first 15 minutes, came in for a 30 second driver switch and go with Gafrarar taking the seat and brought the team across the checkered in second place for the team! All the karting events were run European style around the speedway making the Wilson Circuit a challenge of 10 unique driving experiences. Part of the proceeds for the event went to the Lifesteps, a non-profit human service agency. Besides donations collected from WKA participants, Gafrarar also presented a check from his business to Karen Sue Owens, President and CEO of Lifesteps, Inc. Gafrarar stated it was great to be part of the WKA Team and help raise extra funds for such a caring facility. I just wanted to do a bit more as I learned all they do for children and adults with a disability, along with personal care for challenged and the elderly. Lifesteps is a great organization."

Gafrarar will carry his Sponsor Team of: Travel Club International, Icehouse, I. H. Caffey, Inc., RWI Sports Marketing, INC., Mobil 1, MeadWestvaco and Long Shifters across the finish line. People interested in marketing their business with the #14 can contact Chuck within his chuckGracer website or the Goody's Dash site. Race fans will also find update photos in the Dash website on Gafrarar! In regards to Bristol, Gafrarar stated "I will give it all I can to bring the #14 to a good finish for his Sponsors as well as the Hobgoods."

"Brawl at Bristol"
By Randy Claypoole

DAYTONA BEACH, FL (August 12, 2003) Nearing the complex known as Bristol Motor Speedway, you feel overwhelmed by its stadium appearance. Once inside you realize you are looking at a stage where the gladiators of stock car racing perform some of their greatest feats of bravery. Sitting high atop the massive grandstands or in one of the many suites offers the viewer a perspective of peering into a bowl.

The bowl consists of an oval cement surface that is home to some of the fastest and most furious short track racing seen anywhere in the world.

And it doesn't really matter which racing series is on the track. They all put on a great show. It is hard not to at Bristol. Fans flock from far and near to see the ultimate in bumping and grinding on the high banks at Bristol.

August is known as the dog days of summer. My familiarity with that comes from my earlier years in life, when during August one could observe wildlife in its tendency to act a little more on edge.

Looking down from above, with cars going round and round, it would appear that Bristol is like a large mixing bowl such as would be found in their grandmother's kitchen. Taking notice of the obvious steam rising from the stove, one might be tempted to ponder the brew that is being mixed in the bowl.

Whether driver, crew chief, official, cameraman, or spectator, each sit on the edge waiting for the action to turn to mayhem. Accidents happen fast at Bristol. Your trained eye learns to watch the pack that is dancing the hardest. You wait in breath taking fashion for the next incident to take place.

It has become commonplace to see the brew come to a boil as the final lap approaches. Drivers are now fatigued, worn by the constant g-forces and their stamina is challenged by the competitive beast within, to go harder and deeper into each corner as they near the checkered flag.

A win a Bristol is something to brag about. The fans are vocal and you will to hear them cheer one driver's accomplishment and boo just as loud for something they do not agree with.

One thing everyone agrees with, however, is that racing at Bristol leaves you wanting more. What you just witnessed only fuels the need for more of the same.

This brings us to talk about what happened at Bristol in August 2002. It was the annual serving of the Goody's Dash Series. A full field of competitors mixed together with their
competitive juices to make a brew that would leave fans and competitors alike talking for an entire year, eagerly anticipating the next batch of Bristol Brew.

Jake Hobgood, of Winnsboro, SC was leading during the final laps of the 2002 edition of the Pabst Blue Ribbon 150. Claremont, NC's Robert Huffman was in pursuit, of not only the race win, but another Championship Title. He wanted the title to add to his impressive list of accomplishments in the series, including four previous championships. Hobgood was gunning for his first ever Series Championship.

Jake's dad, and former Series Champion (1994) Will Hobgood, had never won at Bristol. Jake wanted that piece of history for himself and his family.

Huffman was in third behind Johnny Chapman. Huffman was faster than Chapman but could not get by him. Each time he would get a nose underneath, Chapman would cut down on him to protect his position. Huffman was running out of time. The two touched more than once and Huffman would back off and try again. Finally, with his patience wearing thin, heading into turn Huffman dove low to take the position. Chapman tried in vain to block the bold move, but a determined Huffman had already positioned his car far enough underneath that there was no turning back, sending Chapman down off of the 36 degree banking. The yellow flag waved evaporating Hobgood's lead and bringing Huffman and the rest of the lead lap cars back into contention.

With just a couple laps to go, Huffman calculated Hobgood's every move. Gas on, gas off, braking points, and Jake's racing line. Coming to the final turn, he had only one chance. Huffman drove in harder and picked up the gas sooner, it was his only hope. This time Hobgood let off earlier than before hoping to throw off Huffman's momentum. The two cars touched and Hobgood's machine bobbled. Huffman thinking that Hobgood would slide up the track, he nailed the throttle to move underneath him. Hobgood made an incredible save and was able to stay in the racing groove and block Huffman. The two touched again, sending Hobgood's car into a spin.

Huffman went to victory lane only to have the win stripped from him. Hobgood made the final lap and then parked his car on turn four and exited it to the cheers of the fans. They had seen a last lap duel that was reminiscent of the Earnhardt/Labonte final lap from a few years prior. Scott Weaver would later be named the winner. Huffman would be put on probation along with losing several points all but eliminating him from contention for the championship.

This was not the only incident, as there were a lot of issues to be settled. Racing at Bristol pushes competitor and machine to the limit. After the race drivers and teams were seen confronting each other throughout the garage area.

The outcome was interesting to say the least. There is always more that goes on behind the scenes that the spectators never see. Jake Hobgood was the first to come to Robert Huffman's defense at an ensuing hearing held by NASCAR officials. The two drivers are frequenting seen jesting each other and swapping race stories.

Hobgood went on to claim the Series Championship. Huffman was the runner-up.
On August 20, 2003 the Goody's Dash Series returns to Bristol for the next go around of exciting competition.

We have with tongue in cheek designated this year's edition as, "Brawl at Bristol."

Jake Hobgood and Robert Huffman recently squared off in fighting form as a humorous gesture to depict their friendly competitive spirit.

"I have enjoyed racing against the Hobgoods for a number of years," says Huffman. "Seems like almost every lap of every race, there is a Hobgood to contend with. They are fierce competitors and often the one to beat."

"Bristol is one of the most competitive and quick thinking places we go. I didn't enjoy racing there years ago, but I have become more comfortable with the track," continues Huffman.

"After what happened last year, I told Will Hobgood that it would probably happen again. And maybe next time the shoe would be on the other foot. Hopefully I will be man enough to take it as they did. I have had people run into me since that race last year and I have tried to handle it differently. It sure changed my perspective."

Jake Hobgood added his thoughts, "We know that Bristol is a fierce track and you have to challenge the track more than the other drivers. I have raced Rob wheel to wheel many times and he is a tough competitor."

"Robert Huffman makes you bring your best game to every race. This takes the competition to a higher level. Every series that races at Bristol has had to deal with those last lap situations. I expect that it shouldn't be any different for the Dash Series," said Hobgood.

There you have it. One hundred and fifty laps around the bowl at Bristol. The brew is stirring. The air is filled with anticipation as the aroma of all-out, pedal to the metal, wheel to wheel, fierce competition rises from the mixing bowl of Bristol Motor Speedway. Don't miss the Brawl at Bristol 2003!

NASCAR ELITE DIVISION KODAK SOUTHEAST SERIES WASHED AGAIN
By Bill Desmond

Greenville, S. C. (August 9 2003) -- The NASCAR Elite Division Kodak Southeast Series, for the third time in 2003, was sent packing when heavy thunderstorms in the Piedmont area swept across Greenville-Pickens Speedway, one hour before qualifying, causing the Flexcheck Cash Advance 150 to be postponed.
The event has been rescheduled for September 20 which could make the event a championship showdown.
Never in the history of the series has Greenville-Pickens Speedway, the second oldest NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series facility, been the site of a series championship event.
"We just want to get this season over with," said series points leader Charlie Bradberry. "These rainouts are getting nerve racking and costing teams a lot of money. The sooner the season is finished the sooner we can concentrate on getting our car ready for the Toyota All-Star Showdown at Irwindale (CA) Speedway in November."
Bradberry continues to hold an 80-point lead over Terry Mason Jr. and an 82-point lead over defending Kodak Southeast Series Champion Jeff Fultz.
The Kodak Southeast Series returns to Myrtle Beach Speedway, August 16, for the Time Warner 150 which has been postponed twice due to inclement weather.

Mosley Set To Run Remainder Of The 2003 Busch Series Schedule
Kentucky Driver Will Team With Jay Robinson Racing for Remaining 12 Races

Concord, NC (August 6, 2003) – Most people can’t hold down two jobs at one time let alone three. Jamie Mosley is not most people. He now holds three positions in the workforce, one as what most people would call a “Kentucky cop,” another as owner of a successful vinyl decal business and now as a NASCAR Busch Series driver.

Mosley, a former dirt late model competitor, is announcing he will compete in the remainder of this year’s Busch Series races with Jay Robinson Racing of Monroe, NC. The Kentuckian will race the team’s number-39 car full-time beginning with the Cabela’s 250 at Michigan Speedway (August 16th). Not bad for a guy who began the year planning to compete in just six ARCA speedway races.

“I’ll be real busy now with all three jobs, but I’m really excited about the opportunity that Jay has given me,” said Mosley, who has finished no worse than 26th in his first three Busch Series races with the team this year. “It’s a big accomplishment and I’m really proud of it. I try to keep it in perspective: It’s still just a car and I’m just a driver and I’m still like everybody else - a regular person who just happens to drive a race car.

“This season has been a whirlwind for me. Everything has moved really fast; I just can’t believe it at times. We started off with the intention of doing six ARCA races with our own team. We ran three of them and we were fast in all of them, but didn’t have the results we wanted, mainly due to circumstances beyond our control. I was very discouraged at that point. Then I got the opportunity to drive a Busch car and my mindset changed completely. To get to this point everything seems like it has been in slow-motion, but in reality it’s been at a rapid pace.”

A veteran of late model, modified and sportsman division competition at short tracks in Kentucky, Mosley was planning to make his Busch Series debut at his home track of Kentucky Motor Speedway in June driving for Robinson, but was called into action a week earlier at Nashville Superspeedway to sub for Dan Pardus. With limited track time, Mosley brought the #39 home in 21st spot, the best run for the team all year long on non-restrictor plate tracks.

Mosley has made starts at Nashville, Chicagoland Speedway and Pikes Peak International Raceway this season.

“I’ve really enjoyed running in the few races I have run so far this year. The whole series has been, contrary to what I would have believed, more relaxing than the ARCA Series. It’s been really beneficial to run against the quality of drivers that are in the Busch Series. Running with these drivers helps you become better yourself. But I have to thank Frank Kimmel and Mark Gibson, as well as ARCA officials Joe Wells and Ron Drager, for all their help in getting me where I am now.”

Mosley, who also serves as a Kentucky State Police Dispatcher, is planning to bring over part of his ARCA operation to the Busch Series. The unique part of that is the fact that his “over the wall” crew will be comprised mostly of his law enforcement friends, including Kentucky State Troopers, Deputies and local Kentucky Police Officers. The team will start crewing the #39 Busch car at Michigan.

Mosley also plans to incorporate the legions of NASCAR fans into his Busch Series career. He started a new practice in Chicago that he hopes to make a tradition by visiting with the fans in the campgrounds and signing autographs between Busch Series qualifying and “Happy Hour” sessions and then again at the end of the day.

We’ve really been able to identify with the fans,” Mosley said. “It’s just a great way to thank them for their support. It also gives us a good chance to help promote our sponsor’s products.”

If you would like more information about marketing opportunities with Jamie Mosley, please contact Mike Wood at 606-862-4900 and be sure to check out jamiemosley.com for all the latest news.

EASTMAN MOTORSPORTS CLUB/SPEEDWAY CHILDREN'S CHARITIES RACING MEMORABILIA AUCTION RETURNS TO BMS AUGUST 21

BRISTOL, Tenn. (Friday, Aug. 1, 2003) - The Eastman Motorsports Club returns to BMS for its annual Racing Memorabilia Auction to benefit Speedway Children's Charities on Thursday, August 21. The event, which begins at 6 p.m., will take place high above "The World's Fastest Half-Mile" in Bristol's Club Suite (Suite. No. 405). Officials ask those attending to use Elevator Tower 7.

"We've made several trips to various race shops and collected some great memorabilia items and donations for this year's auction," said Eastman Motorsports Club President, Kevin Repass. "We have quite a few desirable pieces of sheet metal and several autographed items in which fans certainly will be interested."

All proceeds from the auction will benefit the Bristol Chapter of Speedway Children's Charities. Claudia Byrd, chairperson of the SCC's Bristol Chapter, calls the entire auction process a true work of charity.

"The club members call race shops soliciting items and then they make a trip to the Charlotte area collecting the memorabilia," said Byrd. "This entire event is their idea and the work they do on their own time is a great benefit for the Bristol Chapter and the children of our region." A year ago, the auction generated more than $22,000.

Some of the items up for bids include a rear deck lid from Dale Earnhardt, Jr.'s No. 8 Budweiser Chevrolet which features the Earnhardt Legacy logo; side panel from Michael Waltrip's NAPA Chevrolet; brake rotor autographed by Richard Petty and side panels from the cars of Rusty Wallace and Ryan Newman.

For complete listing of the auction items, visit http://home.ntelos.net/~emsc/auction.htm on the World Wide Web.

Along with Speedway In Lights and the Speedway Children's Charities Golf Tournament, the auction serves as a major fundraiser for the Bristol Chapter of Speedway Children's Charities. During the last five years, the organization's Bristol Chapter has contributed more than $1.2 million to various non-profit children's agencies throughout the Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia.

FANS SAY BRISTOL'S SHARPIE 500 NUMBER ONE - AGAIN

BRISTOL, Tenn. (Thursday, July 31, 2003) - A majority of more than 96,000 fans reaffirmed on Wednesday that the Sharpie 500 is the hottest ticket in Winston Cup racing. NASCAR Online polled site visitors asking them, "If you could attend just one Winston Cup race, which would it be?"

In addition to the Sharpie 500, choices included the Daytona 500 (Daytona International Speedway), the Brickyard 400 (Indianapolis Motor Speedway) and the Coca-Cola 600 (Lowe's Motor Speedway). A total of 96,081 NASCAR Online visitors voted.

Numbers provided to BMS by NASCAR.com show that the Sharpie 500 collected 50,043 votes (52%), placing the August night race classic at the top of the list. The Daytona 500 followed with 30,191 votes (31%). The sport's longest race, the Coca-Cola 600 placed third with 9,369 votes (10%). The Brickyard 400 picked up 6,478 votes (7%) in the poll.

"All the people who make Bristol's events possible - our employees, sponsors, volunteers, and all the people of Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia - strive to make our races the most popular in motorsports," said Jeff Byrd, BMS president and general manager. "More than half of this week's poll respondents confirmed that our people are giving the fans what they want. We believe the outstanding on-track action and combined efforts of literally thousands of behind-the-scenes individuals provide our fans with the best racing experience. This poll confirms that our fans believe it, too."

In recent years, many motorsports website and racing publication polls garnered similar results recognizing Bristol Motor Speedway and its events as fan-favorites. Earlier this year, Street & Smith's Business Journal awarded Bristol Motor Speedway its 2002 Track of the Year honor.

"We appreciate the recognition of this poll," said Byrd, "and take the opportunity to pledge to our fans that we will continue improving and innovating for our 160,000 race day guests so that we always remain in the leadership position of the motorsports entertainment industry."

SPEEDWAY CHILDREN'S CHARITIES GOLF TOURNAMENT TO KICK OFF BRISTOL'S AUGUST RACE WEEK

BRISTOL, Tenn. (Thursday, July 31, 2003) - The 5th Annual Speedway Children's Charities Golf Tournament will serve as the green flag for Bristol's August race week activities. Set for Monday, August 18, the event will take place at Tri-Cities Golf Club located off Hwy. 394, near Bristol Motor Speedway.

The four-person Captain's Choice tournament begins with registration at 10 a.m., followed by the Waste Management "Chip-Off" at 10:30 a.m. Lunch takes place at 11 a.m., and the field of golfers will take to the links for a noon shotgun start. Teams may consist of any combination of men and women.

A pig roast dinner with the presentation of tournament awards and door prizes concludes the day's activities. In addition to trophies, players will compete for prizes in various contests such as closest-to-the-pin and longest drive. Players also have a chance to win $10,000 or a new car for a hole-in-one.

The golf tourney serves as a major fundraiser for the Bristol Chapter of Speedway Children's Charities. During the last five years, the organization's Bristol Chapter has contributed more than $1.2 million to various non-profit children's agencies throughout the Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia.

Hole sponsorship opportunities still are available and cost $400. A hole sponsorship includes hole signage, cart and green fees for one player, gift bag, lunch, dinner and beverages. Hole sponsors may enter additional players for $50 each.

Individual players may enter the tournament for $75. The entry includes cart and green fees, gift bag, lunch, dinner and beverages.

For more information on the 5th Annual Speedway Children's Golf Tournament, contact Michael Prewitt at 423/989-6942.

VARIETY OF ACTIVITIES PLANNED DURING BRISTOL'S AUGUST RACE WEEK

BRISTOL, Tenn. (Thursday, July 31, 2003) - Though the sold-out Sharpie 500 keeps crown jewel status in Bristol Motor Speedway's August race week, myriad activities contribute to a complete "race week" for fans of The World's Fastest Half-Mile.

Festivities begin Monday, Aug. 18, with the Fifth Annual Speedway Children's Charities Golf Tournament at Tri-Cities Golf Club, located off Hwy. 394 near Bristol Motor Speedway. Registration begins at 10 a.m., followed by a "chip-off" at 10:30 a.m., lunch at 11 a.m. and the tournament's shotgun start at noon. A pig roast and awards presentation complete the day. For more information on the golf outing, contact tournament coordinator Michael Prewitt, 423/989-6942.

Food City once again provides fans with the opportunity to meet and greet their favorite drivers at Food City Family Race Night, Thursday, Aug. 21, on State Street in downtown Bristol. Autograph sessions feature more than 40 NASCAR Winston Cup and Busch Series drivers. The event includes live entertainment, show cars, driving simulators and more. Food City Family Race Night takes place from 1 p.m. until 9 p.m. For more information on Food City Family Race Night visit www.foodcity.com.

The Eastman Motorsports Club Racing Memorabilia Auction to benefit Speedway Children's Charities also takes place on Thursday, Aug. 21. Bristol's Club Suite (Suite No. 405), located high above the concrete oval, will serve as the location for the auction, which begins at 6 p.m. Officials ask fans to use Elevator Tower 7. The Eastman Motorsports Club makes several trips each year to race shops collecting various types of memorabilia from sheet metal to apparel. Fans may view auction items by visiting http://home.ntelos.net/~emsc/auction.htm online.

Always a fan-favorite, the Blue Lizard Winston Cup Transporter Parade will close Thursday's activities. The spectacle once again will follow Food City Family Race Night. At 9 p.m., the transporters will leave the Bristol Mall and travel down Volunteer Parkway (Hwy. 11E) to the Speedway's South Entrance.

As the transporters make their way down Volunteer Parkway, fireworks will light up the nighttime sky at four different locations, with a grand finale as the parade reaches its destination at the Speedway. Aside from the more than 40 transporters, the parade will include floats sponsored by Blue Lizard Suncream and Sharpie. The parade also will feature the official Sharpie 500 pace car.

As guests of parade sponsor, Blue Lizard Suncream, fishing legend Bill Dance and two-time Olympic skiing gold medallist Picabo Street will serve as parade Grand Marshals.

Bristol's August race week features four days of on-track activity beginning with the NASCAR Goody's Dash Series Pabst Blue Ribbon 150 and the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series O'Reilly 200 presented by Valvoline MaxLife on Wednesday, Aug. 20.

Bud Pole Day, slated for Thursday, Aug. 21, will see the NASCAR Busch Series in action with practice and qualifying for the Food City 250.

Winston Cup Series drivers join the action on Friday with practice and qualifying for the Sharpie 500, followed by the 8 p.m. start of the Food City 250. Then on Saturday, 160,000 fans will fill Bristol Motor Speedway for the running of NASCAR fans' most popular race, the Sharpie 500. The race is slated for a 7:30 p.m. start.

The Sharpie 500 is sold-out. However, tickets remain for the Goody's Dash Series, Craftsman Truck Series and Busch Series events. For more information on Bristol's August race week, please visit www.bristolmotorspeedway.com. For ticket information, call 423/764-1161 or visit www.bristoltix.com.