Adcox All-Madden: Smokey From 10th to Victory at NGS

Chris "Smoky" Madden of Gray Court SC put on a repeat performance from the
earlier seasoned May Memorial 60 taking home the top prize of $5,000 in
round one of the Triple Crown Series at the North Georgia Speedway. Saturday
night was the 14th Memorial to the late Grant Adcox who was killed in a
NASCAR race in November of the 1989 Winston Cup season. Madden piloting his
black and purple #44 "Cherokee Landscaping, Century Plastics Inc." Barry
Wright / Clements, Pontiac Gran Prix began his march from his tenth place
starting position to take the lead on lap 32 of the "A" Main feature.

"This place you can really race on!", stated Madden as he climbed from his
mount in victory lane. "I let Barry qualify the car (joked Madden re: his
10th place start), we got some good positioning on the first lap and it was
all go from there." Madden continued his praise of NGS and boasted about his
crew and how he looked forward to returning October 4th for the "OctoberFAST
75".

Qualifying sent 32 competitors to the plate with 31 taking time. An awesome
lap from three Georgians would set the standard as: Russell Thomas, Kevin
Gibson and Doug English would click 12: second lap times early in the
evening. Defending race champion Ronnie Johnson clocked his Tennessee mount
close to fast time at a 12:917 but it would be Billy "The Kid" Ogle Jr.
stopping the watches at 12:740 looking for pole position in his 2003 debut
at NGS. The newly crowned 2003 NGS Track Champion Gary McPherson then rolled
to the clay and burned everyone with a 12: 706, just five-tenths of a second
off a new track record. This would set the stage for the Hicks Specialty
Welding Dash race.

McPherson and Ogle locked up for the start of the 8 lap dash and it was
McPherson taking the lead with Ogle, Gibson and Johnson following. Despite
pressure from Ogle, McPherson took the win earning the pole in his black #29
"Bob's Auto Sales, Oval Craft" MastersBilt / Race tek, Ford Taurus pocketing
an additional $200 courtesy of Kent Hicks. In the "B" Main Last Chance race
John Llewellyn won the 12 lap feature the transferred the top eight
finishers. Jack Harper of Adcox Chevrolet was the Grand Marshall of the
event and brought the 24 car starting field to life with the wave of the
green flag.

Ogle stomped pasted McPherson through turn one and two as it seemed the
"Vanover and Sons Concrete, Calhoun's Restaurant" Warrior / Custom, Pontiac
Gran Prix might have found the right line he searched for in the dash. Third
starting Kevin Gibson reared the first yellow after contact in turn four.
The shocker wasn't Gibson so much as it was Madden who thwarted at least
three positions including; David Payne, Shawn Chastain, Thomas and English.
On the restart McPherson powered by Ogle bringing with him Johnson and
Madden, leaving Ogle to fourth. Lamar Scoggins reared the next caution on
lap 8 stalling on the front straight-away. This poised the first on many
three-wide query's as Johnson's white #5 "Starrette Trucking, Miller Bros,
Coal Inc" "Warrior / Race Engine Design, Pontiac Gran Prix looked under
McPherson with Madden making RJ the meat of a SLM sandwich.

Gibson got together, back in the pack, with 2004 rookie hopeful Derek Ellis,
to rear another yellow on lap 12. Scoggins and Ellis would later tangle a
few lap later. After a lengthy green flag stint to throw in the back-marker
obstacles "Smokey" hustled past "the Flash" for second using David Killian
to his advantage. Maddens momentum carried him on towards GMac and to the
lead position in what would become the winning move. James Cline began
charging towards the front racing past English for sixth and chasing Payne's
fifth spot in his "Dixie Tool & Die, West Haven Speed Equipment" Rocket /
Performance Engine Works, Pontiac Gran Prix after minor cautions littered
laps in the mid 30's. Ellis again reared a final caution setting up an 8 lap
rumble to the checkers only allowing Madden to pull away from RJ and GMac
who'd swapped second just prior to the final yellow. Payne fell prey to
Cline's high side power moves with five remaining. Madden ttok the checkers
a half straight-away ahead of Johnson and McPherson. Ogle & Cline rounded
out the top five finishers.

Next Saturday night September 13th will be the last race (regular format)
until round two of the Triple Crown Series action commences on Saturday
night October 4th, which is scheduled as a 75 lap $7,000 to Win SLM DirtCar
event. For more info. including photo's and scheduling info. visit the
track's web-site anytime at www.northgeorgiaspeedway.net.

Official Finish:
1. Chris Madden (# 44) of Gray Court, SC
2. Ronnie Johnson (# 5) of Chattanooga, TN
3. Gary McPherson (# 29) of Dalton, GA
4. Billy Ogle (# 201) of Knoxville, TN
5. James Cline (# 3) of Oxford, AL
6. David Payne (# 8) of Murphy, NC
7. Doug English (# 12) of Clayton, GA
8. Jason McMahan (# 10) of Knoxville, TN
9. John Llewellyn (# 25) of Knoxville, TN
10. David McCoy (# 187) of Franklin, NC
11. Shane Tankersley (# T31) of Morganton, GA
12. Johnny Cloer Jr. (# 41) of Chatsworth, GA
13. David Killian (# K25) of Murphy, NC
14. Shane Chastain (# X15) of Murphy, NC
15. Derek Ellis (# 99) of Chatsworth, GA
16. Derrick Rainey (# 87) of Powder Springs, GA
17. Bear Patterson (# D7) of Ellijay, GA
18. Russell Thomas (# 57) of Morganton, GA
19. Kevin Coffey (# 89) of Friendsville, TN
20. Kevin Gibson (# M45) of Ringgold, GA
21. Lamar Scoggins (# 32) of Cleveland, TN
22. Gar Dickson (# 60) of Flintstone, GA
23. Rex Richey (# 4) of Ringgold, GA
24. Johnny Chastain (# 00) of Murphy, NC

Others Not Making the Show:
Todd Morrow (# T1) of Old Fort, TN
Jerry Bradley (# 25) of Dalton, GA
Mickey Youngblood (# 44) of Soddy Daisy, TN
Dewayne Smith (# 21) of Cleveland, TN
Dusty Carver (# 9) of Englewood, TN
Riley Hickman (# 1s) of Ooltewah, TN
Randy Burrows (# 95) of Chattanooga, TN
Eric Dunn (# 42) of Cleveland, TN

North Georgia Speedway Grant Adcox Memorial Race Ready

(Sept. 3, 2003) - North Georgia Speedway roars back to life this Saturday
night as the Dalton/Chatsworth facility remembers one of the Tennessee
Valley's most fondest racers, the late Grant Adcox. The first of a three big
Super Late Model DirtCar series, planned to conclude the 2003 racing season
in the area. This season's race again offers a $5,000 prize to the winner of
the 60 lap "A" Main feature and again is expected to draw the cream of the
crop of the region's competitors.

Ronnie Johnson (aka. The Chattanooga Flash) raced to victory lane last
September over a field of 50 SLM DirtCars. "We want to give the fans a BIG
Show as we dwindle down into the off season of late November - February."
stated track promoter Mike Lee. A strong field of local competitors is
expected as tracks gear their schedules to minimum of specialty events."
Hicks Specialty Welding is the sponsor of the event and as a provider of
parts as well as Rocket Chassis is expected to see good runs outta a lot of
his equipment.

Gate times at NGS for the event Saturday night September 6th are 3PM for
Pits and 5PM for the Grandstands. Hot lap practice sessions are slated to
begin Saturday around 6:30PM with racing starting around 7PM. The SLM's are
scheduled to qualify, lock in the top 16 fastest, and round out the 24 car
"A" Main starting grid with a series of "B" Main Last Chance races. The
local divisions (LLM, Sportsman, Hobby, Mini, and Street) races will consist
of heat races to determine the starting grid for the "A" Main feature.

General Admission Grandstand prices are $18 per person, children 10 - 15 are
$10 per person, with children age 9 & Under Free to the Grandstand area. Pit
Passes are $30 per person and a $80 SLM DirtCar Entry Fee will be due at
sign-in. Additional information can be obtained by calling (423)667-1295 or
(706)695-3313 on raceday. Multi-Media information is being presented through
TVA Racing Promotions: Steve Hixson and can be contacted at
hixson525@hotmail.com.

NORTH GEORGIA SPEEDWAY - SCHEDULED INFORMATION RELEASE

Event Date: Saturday, September 6, 2003

THE GRANT ADCOX MEMORIAL
1ST Round of the Triple Crown Races
3:00 p.m. Pit Gates Open
5:00 p.m. GrandStands Gates Open
6:15 p.m. Drivers Meeting
6: 30 p.m. Practice Sessions (Photo Opportunity while Daylight)
7:00 p.m. Racing Scheduled to Begin (Est.)

Participating Divisions
Super Late Models: Grant Adcox Race - 60 Laps $5,000 to Win
Limited Late Models: - 20 Laps $500 to Win (Heats Determine Start)
PLUS: Sportsman, Hobby, Mini Stock and Street Stock Division Racing

Multi-Media Personnel:
All - Access (Must Provide Identification via your Press Credentials) at the
Pit Gates.

Pricing Information:
Grandstand $18, Children Age 10 - 15 are $10 per, Children Age 9 & Under
Free.
Pits $30, SLM Entry Fee $80

Event Information:
SLM DirtCar Qualifying (Lock in Top 16) - "B" Mains (Set 24 Car Field) - "A"
Main 75 Laps
LLM Heats to Set Starting Grid for the "A" Main 20 Laps

Contact Information:
Track Promoter: Mike Lee (423)344-5927 home, (423)667-1295 cell,
(423)238-9567 fax, or E-Mail (mikelee12@aol.com) TVA Racing Promotions:
Steve Hixson (423)488-8953, or E-Mail (hixson525@hotmail.com)

NEXT RACE: OCTOBERFAST CHAMPIONSHIPS: SATURDAY, OCT. 4TH

Directions:
Coming South (from Chattanooga) on I - 75, go to exit 333 then go east on
Hwy. 52 approx 11 miles to Hwy 225, then go South on 225 approx 6 miles race
track is on the right side of road.

Coming North (from Atlanta) on I - 75, take exit 317, then go north on Hwy
225, race track is 13 miles on the left side of road.

MAP: see web-site (Track Info.) for Details: www . northgeorgiaspeedway.net

Area Hotels:
Holiday Inn - (706)278 - 0500 or (800)465 - 4329 toll free
Hampton Inn - (800)426 - 7866 toll free
Days Inn - (706)278 - 0850
Wingate Inn - (706)272 - 9099
Country Inn Suites - (706)278 - 9700

The Shane & Shane Show Take Twins at N. GA Speedway
Story By: Steve Hixson (TVA Racing)

Shane Tankersly (aka. The Tank) and Shane Clanton were the victor's of the
Twin 30 lap features Saturday night at North Georgia Speedway. "Tank" rolled
his multi colored # T31 "High Country Builders, Hicks Specialty Welding"
Rocket / Race-tek Pontiac Gran Prix to victory, winning $1,500 for the first
of two featured segments from the outside pole position. By virtue of pill
inversion Clanton started the second featured segment on the pole after a
third place finish in the first race. The yellow #25 "SAE Parts Inc, Ronnie
Dobbins Motorsports" GRT / Custom, Chevrolet Monte Carlo pulled to a
straight-away advantage over the rest of the field as the checkers flew.

Joining the winners in victory lane was associate event sponsor Oval
Craft's Ross Ardizzone. "This is exactly what I was wanting" stated
Ardizzone "to spread out some extra money to the field." "Tank" exited his
mount in victory lane excited about getting to work to ready the car for
race #2. "I'd like to thank my dad and crew for setting me up with such a
great racecar. We've really gotten a good set-up here and like the folks
here too.", concluded Tankersly. "This is such a racey race track." claimed
Clanton as he climbed from his machine after the second feature. "We
could've started back further and I feel we could've won still." Clanton was
joined in victory lane by his wife and six month old baby Ryan (who for the
first time was in attendance as papa took the checkers).

The start of the night began positive as a strong field of thirty (30)
Super Late Model DirtCars signed in for qualifying time trials. Kevin Gibson
started out as one of the fastest qualifiers as he clocked his machine at
13:018. His time stood until "Tank" rolled out an electrifying 12:937 lap.
It would be until Ricky Williams stunned the crowd with a 12:934 lap time,
in his "SAE Parts Inc, Ronnie Dobbins Motorsports" Rocket / Custom,
Chevrolet Monte Carlo, that would unseat Tankersly. Williams teammate
Clanton followed and much to amazement was only able to muster a 13:010
(good enough for a fourth place start). Gary McPherson (in his quest for his
umpteenth) NGS Track Championship was able to set third quick-time launching
his # 29 "Bob's Auto Sales, Oval Craft" MasterSbilt / Race-tek Ford Taurus
towards the front of the "Dawg-Pak". Gibson maintained his good qualifying
effort as fifth overall fast qualifier.

"The Chattanooga Flash" Ronnie Johnson was debuting a new racecar as the
unmarked red and black mount quickly took the lead of the 12 lap "Last
Chance" consi. Current Track Record Holder Jerry Bradley ended his
"off-night" spinning in turn one of the consi. collecting Tim Day. Jason
Durham and Kevin Burke battled for second, a straight-away behind Johnson as
the checkers waved. "Shorty" Keith Frazier finished fourth with Lamar
Haygood and Bo Moorehouse earning transfer spots to make up the first
twenty-four (24) starting grid. Day and Gabe Wilson would earn provisional
starts in featured segment #2 as Brian Hickman and John Jones would be
unable to start the second race.

Williams and Tankersly rolled the field down to the green flag for the
first twin race. Tank got the lead on the highside as Williams and teammate
Clanton battled side by side until Hickman reared the first yellow after
contact in turn three. On the restart Tank refired with Williams, Clanton,
McPherson and Gar Dickson in tow. Debris on the back straight-away slowed
the field on lap seven. A ten lap stint showed the field green next until
Gibson battling for sixth came to a halt in turn four. On the restart
Dickson took the money shot on
"G-Mac" taking over fourth place position. As laps wound down John Jones
night ended in smoke on lap 26. Tankersly went on for the win, with
Williams, teammate Clanton, Dickson and McPherson following.

Tankersly drew pill #2 from a possible four row inversion,
setting him and runner up Williams in the third and fourth starting spots.
Clanton (who finished third) got the pole start as all eyes were on
Dickson's # 60 "Goddard Performance Parts, Kevko Graphics" Warrior / Race
Engine Design Ford Taurus. Clanton hit a perfect start and thwarted into the
lead leaving Dickson to battle McPherson. All eyes turned to "the Tank" as
the # T31 began roaring around the very top of the track. McPherson and
Tankersly picked off Williams at the halfway point. Tank then picked off
McPherson before setting his sights on Dickson just past the halfway point.
Aaron Ridley (debuting Derek Ellis' new # 99 SLM) can-opened his beautiful
new ride on lap 16. Dickson could only watch as Clanton rolled away again
after the restart but soon the # 60 had his hands full of a rolling
(highside) "Tank". Dickson closed the door several times on Tankersly, most
noted when the duo collided off of turn two with six laps remaining. This
battle allowed McPherson, David Payne and Williams to ensue a five car
tussle for the runner-up position as the white flag flew over the field.
Dickson followed Clanton across the stripe at the finish with McPherson
nabbing third sending Tank to a fifth place finish. Payne rolled his # 8
Payne Tire / Base Fuel & Oils" GRT / Race-tek Pontiac Gran Prix to fourth
just in front of Tankersly.

1st Super Late Model Twin 30 lap $1500.

1. Shane Tankersley (# T31) of Morganton, GA
2. Ricky Williams (# 17) of Fayetteville, GA
3. Shane Clanton (# 25) of Locust Grove, GA
4. Gar Dickson (# 60) of Flintstone, GA
5. Gary McPherson (# 29) of Dalton, GA
6. Rex Richey (# 87) of Ringgold, GA
7. David Payne (# 8) of Murphy, NC
8. Jody Coltrane (# 11) of Freehome, GA
9. Derrick Rainey (# 87) Powder Springs, GA
10. James Cline (# 3) Oxford, AL
11. Joe Armistead Jr. (# 21) of Sharpsburg, GA
12. Bear Patterson (# D7) of Ellijay, GA
13. Aaron Ridley (# 99) of Chatsworth, GA
14. Ronnie Payne (# 18) of Murphy, NC
15. Bo Moorhouse (# 29) of Benton, TN
16. John Jones (# J1) of Ringgold, GA
17. Kevin Burke (# 9) of Dalton, GA
18. Kevin Gibson (# M45) of Ringgold, GA
19. Shawn Chastain (# X15) of Murphy, NC
20. Brian Hickman (# 41) of Soddy Daisy, TN
21. Jason Durham (# 14) of Chickamauga, GA
22. Lamar Haygood (# 17) of Douglasville, GA
23. Ronnie Johnson (# 5) of Chattanooga, TN
24. Shorty Frazier (# 11) of Cleveland, TN

2nd Super Late Model Twin 30 lap $1500.

1. Shane Clanton (# 25) of Locust Grove, GA
2. Gar Dickson (# 60) of Flintstone, GA
3. Gary McPherson (# 29) of Dalton, GA
4. David Payne (# 8) of Murphy, NC
5. Shane Tankersley (# T31) of Morganton, GA
6. Ricky Williams (# 17) of Fayetteville, GA
7. Rex Richey (# 87) of Ringgold, GA
8. Jody Coltrane (# 11) of Freehome, GA
9. Ronnie Payne (# 18) of Murphy, NC
10. Kevin Gibson (# M45) of Ringgold, GA
11. Joe Armistead Jr. (# 21) of Sharpsburg, GA
12. Ronnie Johnson (# 5) of Chattanooga, TN
13. Shawn Chastain (# X15) of Murphy, NC
14. Bear Patterson (# D7) of Ellijay, GA
15. Lamar Haygood (# 17) of Douglasville, GA
16. Bo Moorhouse (# 29) of Benton TN
17. Derrick Rainey (# 87) of Powder Springs, GA
18. Aaron Ridley (# 99) of Chatsworth, GA
19. Jason Durham (# 14) of Chickamagua, GA
20. Gabe Wilson (# 12W) of Andrews, NC
21. Tim Day (# 77) of Alpharetta, GA
22. James Cline (# 3) of Oxford, AL
23. Keith Frazier (# 11) of Cleveland, TN
24. Kevin Burke (# 9) of Dalton, GA

Skip Arp Reclaims Independence w/ $5K Victory at N. GA Speedway
By Steve Hixson (TVA Racing)

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Skip Arp of Georgetown TN repeated and reclaimed his top spot at the North Georgia Speedway in flag to flag fashion Saturday night. Arp piloting his white and black #31 “Crown Fiber, Base Fuel & Oils” GRT / Gaerte, Pontiac Gran Prix through back-marker traffic (like a hungry shark thru murky waters) led all 60 laps of the Independence “A” Main feature despite setting the second fast time of the 32 entrees.

“It was really difficult!”, exclaimed Arp as he climbed from his mount in victory lane. “This place is rough on you especially when racers get the move over flag and they just keep on going.” Arp continued by praising his fellow competitors in Chris Madden and Shane Clanton, “despite the bad starts” from the 3rd starter. “He kept getting the jump and diving under us and I wasn’t sure what the deal was.”

From the beginning of Qualifying competitors would chase Madden as his 12:742 time set the standard early in the evening. Arp clocked a good 12:816, the closest to Madden as the black and purple #44 “Cherokee Landscaping, Century Plastics” Barry Wright / Clements Pontiac Gran Prix would firmly take his place for the I-60 start. Clanton and a surprise fourth overall fast qualifier, local racer and 2002 Super Late Model DirtCar rookie Jerry Bradley settled into the second row starting positions. Clint Smith turned the fifth fastest clocking his black and yellow #44 “JP Drilling Services, Pro Shocks” GRT / Race Tek Chevrolet Monte Carlo at a 12:958 mark.

With the Top 16 fastest locked in from Qualifying the remaining spots were comprised of two “Last Chance” consi. races which transferred the top four finishers from each. At the start of the first consi. 17th fast qualifier Jody Coltrane of Cummings GA held off the remainder of the eight pack. Unfortunately for Bobby Turner (in a Clint Smith blue and white #44) an oil leak took him outta contention while running second. Ed Basey (in a borrowed unfamiliar #89) would finish second, with Shane Tankersly and David Payne taking the remaining transfer spots.

In the second consi. it was Englewood TN Dusty Carver dusting (pun intended) the field. After contact on the front straight away Rodney Dickson and John Jones settled in for transfer spots with rookie Aaron Ridley earning the final position. Racer’s not making the show included; Eddie Blackmon, Glen Morris, Tyson Herrell, Rex Richey (who fielded a new Rayburn #87), Sam Simmons, Ronnie Payne and Bo Moorehouse.

As the field took the green for the first of many times Clanton dove past Madden and toward Arp and turn one. After four more attempts and a verbal warning from NGS flagman to the yellow #25 “SAE Parts Inc., Ronnie Dobbins Motorsports” Rocket / Custom Chevrolet Monte Carlo, the green finally wavered for more than a lap. Clanton was still able to easily pass Madden setting his sights quickly on Arp’s lead. Lap two reared the races first “official” yellow as Keith Frazier, Kevin Gibson and Shane Tankersly came together in turn two. Before a restart could apply defending race champion Brian Hickman ended his night with transmission woes.

On the restart Arp, Clanton, Madden, Smith and Byron Michael laid the hammer down. Bradley quickly exited top five status as Rick Hixson and Michael diced for fifth. Lap 16 reared another lengthy yellow as Michael (now reeling from the top five) and Kevin Gibson got together battling for eighth. All eyes were focusing next on young Jeremy Clements as the orange #51 “Gilkey Lumber Co., Starrette Trucking” Barry Wright / Clements Pontiac Gran Prix began picking on Hixson’s fifth place spot.

From there it was green to go the rest of the way as Arp looked like he was playing a 100+MPH game of hide n’ seek from Clanton dicing in and outta traffic. Madden addressed several attempts at the reigning track record holders position but to no avail. Carolina hot-shoe Clements wasn’t through either as he reeled in Smith for the number four finishing position with about ten remaining. Shane “The Tank” Tankersly was able to salvage a sixth place finish despite the lap 2 incident that locked down his tranny momentarily. From there the local wave of SLM stars took over as; Gibson, Jones and Hixson waned just inside the top ten. Ricky Williams placed the other Ronnie Dobbins entry barely within the top ten finishers.

Next Saturday night July 5th the USCS Winged Outlaw Sprints return to Mike Lee’s North Georgia facility to wrap-up an explosive Double Header Independence Week celebration. For more info. including photo’s and scheduling info. visit the track 24/7 at it’s web-site www.northgeorgiaspeedway.net.

Official Finish:
1. Skip Arp (#31) of Georgetown, TN
2. Shane Clanton (#25) of Locust Grove, GA
3. Chris Madden (#44) of Gray Court, SC
4. Jeremy Clements (#51) of Spartanburg, SC
5. Clint Smith (#44) of Senoia, GA
6. Shane Tankersley (#T31) of Morganton, GA
7. Kevin Gibson (#M45) of Ringgold, GA
8. John Jones (#J1) of Ringgold, GA
9. Rick Hixson (#16) of Soddy Daisy, TN
10. Ricky Williams (#17) of Fayetteville, GA
11. Keith Frazier (#11) of Cleveland, TN
12. Gary McPherson (#29M) of Dalton, GA
13. Byron Michael (#B17) of Florence, AL
14. Aaron Ridley (#81) of Chatsworth, GA
15. David Payne (#8) of Murphy, NC
16. Ed Basey (#89) of Evans, GA
17. Jerry Bradley (#25) of Dalton, GA
18. Ray Cook (#53) of Brasstown, NC
19. Dusty Carver (#9) of Englewood, TN
20. Roy Ledbetter (#5) of Greenback, TN
21. Jody Coltrane (#11) of Freehome, GA
22. Rodney Dickson (#18) of Fayetteville, GA
23. Brian Hickman (#41) of Soddy Daisy, TN
24. Sammy Herrell (#8) of Villarica, GA

Independence 60 Format Information for N. GA Speedway June 28th

(June 24, 2003) - This Saturday night the "Big Dawgs" return to the North
Georgia Speedway for the "Independence 60" Super Late Model DirtCar race.
Drivers from region are expected to enter the Dalton/Chatsworth Georgia
facility for the which will pay the winner $5,000 at the end of 60 laps.
Racing in all of the regular local NGS divisions are also scheduled. Racing
begins around 7:00PM EST as the SLM's will Qualify, and compete in a series
of "B" Main race(s) to attempt to make the twenty-four (24) car starting
grid.

General Admission Grandstand prices are $18 per person, children 10 - 15 are
$10 per person, with children age 9 & Under Free to the Grandstand area. Pit
Passes are $30 per person and a $80 SLM Entry Fee will be due at sign-in.
Additional information can be obtained by calling (423)667-1295 or
(706)695-3313 on raceday. Multi-Media information is being presented through
TVR Promotions: Steve Hixson and can be contacted at hixson525@hotmail.com.

Double Trouble Excitement Sets North Georgia Speedway Independence Week
By Steve Hixson

North Georgia Speedway is gearing up for the Fourth of July Holiday (Week)
with not one, but two Spectacular Special Events for race fans within the
Tennessee Valley areas. Promoter Mike Lee and TVA Racing Promotions have
penned together a "Double Shot" of Adrenalin Pumpin' - Ground Pounding -
racing action that includes Super Late Model DirtCars and Winged Outlaw
Sprint Cars.

The first event kicks off Saturday night June 28th with the regions best SLM
DirtCars invade the North Georgia facility for the $5,000 to Win
"Independence 60" race. A fireworks show will accompany the event in
celebration of our Nations Birthday as will regular racing in all the local
NGS divisions.

The second event comes the following Saturday night July 5th as the United
Sprint Car Series make their annual stop at NGS. Top Sprint Car drivers from
around the region follow Pete Walton's series putting on some of the best
"Heart Stopping" action available. The 750 HorsePower Winded marvels of the
sport include USCS current points leader The Original Outlaw Terry Gray of
Memphis TN will highlight the evening with the Super Late Models having the
night off.

Additional information can be obtained by calling Promoter Mike Lee at
(423)667-1295 or the track (706)695-3313 on raceday. Multi-Media information
is being presented through TVR Promotions: Steve Hixson and can be contacted
at hixson525@hotmail.com.

Dale McDowell Steals Bear-ly Cook-ed Cold Turkey NGS Victory

Dale McDowell became the third different winner of the North Georgia
Speedway "Triple Crown Series" races Saturday night in the very
thrilling/chilling "Turkey Day Rumble" Super Late Model race. Piloting his
blue #17M "Dover Cylinder Heads, Larry Shaw Racecars, New Vision Graphics"
Rocket / Pontiac Gran Prix McDowell (aka "Mac Daddy") regained his lead
from Ray Cook on lap 64 and held on for the $7,000 payday to earn his second
straight November Reign "A" Main feature.

"We were really good tonight, but Ray got us with back markers and it
seemed we might be the runner-up." stated McDowell in a post race
interview from Victory Lane. "We really enjoy getting to race here so close to home,
in-front of all of our friends and family. McDowell continued by thanking
his crew and team singling out brother Shane as the driving force behind
the glory of the winning team year after year.

Qualifying saw 49 entry's vying for the top sixteen locked in positions.
Cook would set the standard clicking a 14:111 knocking early fast
qualifier local racer Kevin Gibson from the pole. Reigning NGS Track Champion John
Jones came close to Cook's time and seemed poised on taking the second
QuickTime. Unfortunately for JJ that was not the case. Not only would the
Mac Daddy click a monsterous 13:881 for QT but "The Dirty White Boy"
Anthony White would click off a second fastest lap with a 14:036 time, putting his
"Stone Plus, Clinton Muffler, Phillips 66" Warrior / Pontiac Gran Prix out
the outside pole.

The top 16 fastest were locked in from qualifying, with the "Chattanooga
Flash" putting his # 5 "Stealth Racing Carburators" MasterSbilt / Ford
Taurus in the fourth starting position with Shane Tankersly setting fifth
quick time in the #T31 "High Country Builders, Race Tek Race Engines"
Rocket / Pontiac Gran Prix. The remaining spots were comprised of two "Last
Chance - B Main" Consolation races which transferred the top four finishers. At
the start of the first consi. David Killian of Murphy NC showed fast, taking
the lead from the outside pole position. Seventeenth fast qualifier Bobby
Mayse held on for second as multi-NGS Track Champion Gary McPherson pedaled from
a dismal fifth to third by Alabama racer Junior Brown. Seventeen year-old
Todd Morrow and his uncle Billy Mayo were unable to advance through the "B"
Main along with the likes of Ross Martin, Paul Tims, Don Jenkins, Brad Coffey
and others failing to make the show. Derrick Rainey of Powder Springs GA
showed horses winning the second consi., again from the outside pole starting
position, over Randy Weaver. Randall Walker (another Alabamian) and Bear
Patterson also earned transfer positions to the feature rounding out the
top 4 positions.

As McDowell and White took the Green flag, the field scattered smothered
and covered the turn four area of the track. Lamar Scoggins got turned
around from his ninth place position stacking the field behind him. On the
restart McDowell again grabbed the lead with the DWB between he and Cook.
The action would be short and sweet as Davey Davis cross-checked through
turn four bicycling Chupp's "Biscotti's Restaurant, Park Ohio" Rocket /
Pontiac Gran Prix. Chupp was regulated to the rear of the field, as the
soon to be daddy, had to change two of his mounts hooves after the contact.
Davis in the process collected Kevin Gibson (who would exit first
officially from the race), both #22's Bobby Mayse and Robert Gant and Bear
Patterson.

From lap three, the pace quickened for the next 34 laps. The first rumble
came between White and Cook for second place. The "BrassNuxx Bandit"
wheeled his SmackDown #53 "Youngblood Concrete, Jacky Jones Ford" MasterSbilt Ford
Taurus under White several times before sliding by the DWB in four for the
position on lap 12. With McDowell negotiating through heavy backmarker
traffic Cook set his sights on McDowell. TCS #1 winner Johnson then began
mixing it up with White for third. A three man over the top battle
quickened the pace even more so as Jones slid his # J1 "Fisher Paint & Body, Race
Tek Race Engines" GRT / Chevrolet Monte Carlo by the pair coming off turn one.
RJ tried to gather back quickly off of White but it was too late as JJ hit
the trail towards Cook and the backmarkers. Laps continued to feverishly
click by as Cook drew closer to McDowell. It was then on the 34th circuit
Cook's opening would surface as McDowell miscalculated Patterson, Rainey
and Davis in turn four.

Yellow appeared just three laps later as David Killian stalled his mount
in turn four. Restarting the field Cook led McDowell, Jones, Johnson and
Clint Smith in the fifth spot. The next five Chupp, Bobby Turner, Gary
McPherson, David Payne and Shane Tankersly all vied for lead lap positioning within
the top ten. Unfortunately White, Jeff Smith, Randy Weaver and Killian all
pitted ending their night before the lap 37 restart. C.Smith and RJ then
began rumbling around the new clay banks for fourth as Jones trailed Mac
Daddy in second. Smith worked his #44 "JP Drilling Service, Base Fuel &
Oils" GRT Chevrolet Monte Carlo by Johnson swapped positions on lap 45 as
Chupp headed towards his former teammate. McDowell began putting a trace
on Cook as Chupp passed Johnson for fifth. Cook this time headed for the
backmarker traffic of Patterson, Rainey and Randall Walker meeting a
similar fate as McDowell this time slid underneath for what would be the winning
move of the "Turkey Day Rumble" just ten lap prior to the checkers.

Super Late Model Official "Turkey Day Rumble" Finish:
1. Dale McDowell (# 17M) of Rossville GA
2. Ray Cook (# 53) of Brasstown, NC
3. John Jones (# J1) of Ringgold, GA
4. Clint Smith (# 44) of Senoia GA
5. Randle Chupp (# 114) of Mooresville NC
6. Ronnie Johnson (# 5) of Chattanooga, TN
7. Gary McPherson (# 29) of Dalton, GA
8. Bobby Turner (# 31) of Canton GA
9. David Payne (# 8) of Murphy NC
10.Shane Tankersley (#T31) of Morganton, GA
11.Derrick Rainey (# 87) of Powder Springs GA
12.Bobby Mayse (# 22) of Harrison TN
13.Randall Walker (# 15) of Anniston GA
14.Junior Brown (# 23J) of Baxter TN
15.Bear Patterson (# D7) of Ellijay GA
16.Anthony White (# 2) of Clinton TN
17.Davey Davis (# D11) of Tunnel Hill GA
18.Jeff Smith (# 00) of Villanow GA
19.Randy Weaver (# 201) of Crossville TN
20.David Killian (# K25) of Murphy NC
21.Robert Gant (# 22) of Flat Rock AL
22.Lamar Scoggins (# 32) of Cleveland TN
23.Rick Hixson (# 16) of Soddy Daisy TN
24.Kevin Gibson (# M45) of Ringgold GA

Turkey Dirt Sandwiches & More Expected at Last Race Saturday Afternoon

DALTON, GA (Nov. 26, 2002) - The final race of the 2002 season is coming
this Saturday (November 30th) at the North Georgia Speedway and a top field
of Dirt Super Late Model racers are expected to be vying for the $7,000 to
win, 75 lap "A" Main race Saturday afternoon. Also on the card Saturday will
be the Sportsman, Hobby, Pony and Street divisions will be in competition.
The NGS Limited Late Models will be competing for the "Winter Championship"
race which is paying a $1,000 to Win, the 40 lap "A" Main.

Previous winners of the first two legs of the "Triple Crown Series" races
Ronnie Johnson of Chattanooga (TN) and Ray Cook of Brasstown Valley (NC) are
expected to enter the one night event as is the 2002 UDTRA National Champion
runner-up Dale McDowell of Rossville (GA). A new batch of dirt will greet
the drivers and fans this weekend and new track record are expected to be
set despite daytime qualifying. In 2001 Johnson broke the track record which
stands at 12:85 seconds. A couple other racers planning on making NGS final
event of 2002 include Skip Arp of Georgetown TN and David Smith of Inmon SC.
An overwhelming response to the LLM "Winter Championship" race has officials
looking at a higher car count than normal.

Gate times for the event Saturday November 30th are as follows. Gates Open
early Saturday morning about 11AM. Hot lap practice sessions are slated to
begin about 1PM Saturday afternoon with racing starting by 2PM. The SLM's
are scheduled to qualify, lock in the top 16 fastest, and round out the 24
car "A" Main starting grid with a series of "B" Main Last Chance races. The
Ltd. Late Model "Winter Championship" race will consist of heat races to
determine the starting grid for the "A" Main feature.

NORTH GEORGIA SPEEDWAY - SCHEDULED INFORMATION RELEASE

Saturday (Afternoon), November 30th, 2002 THE TURKEY DAY RUMBLE
3RD & Final Round of the Triple Crown Races
LAST RACE OF THE SEASON

10:00 a.m. Pit Gates Open
11:00 a.m. GrandStands Gates Open
12:00 p.m. Driver Interviews (General Media Participation)
1:00 p.m. Drivers Meeting & Practice Sessions
2:00 p.m. Racing Scheduled to Begin

Participating Divisions
Super Late Models: TDR Race - 75 Laps $7,000 to Win
Limited Late Models: Winter Championship - 40 Laps $1,000 to Win
PLUS: Sportsman, Hobby, Mini Stock and Street Stock Division Racing

Pricing Information:
Grandstand $20, Children Age 10 - 15 are $8 per, Children Age 9 & Under
Free.

Event Information:
SLM Qualifying (Lock In Top 16) - "B" Mains (Set Remaining of 24 Car Field)
- "A" Main 75 Laps
LLM Heats to Set Starting Grid for the "A" Main 40 Laps
Regular Racing for Sportsman, Hobby, Mini Stock and Street Stock Divisions

North Georgia Speedway Feast Upon Turkey Race Thanksgiving Weekend

DALTON, GA (Nov. 23, 2002) - The North Georgia Speedways final race of the
season is scheduled for next Saturday November 30th. Fans and competitors
alike will be fresh off "the feast" and Turkey sandwiches will be abundantly
in the coolers as the racecars take to the dirt for the last time in 2002.
Saturday's event will be the third and final event of a three race series
and is paying $7,000 to the winner of the 75 lap "A" Main Super Late Model
race. Also on the card will be the NGS Limited Late Model divisions "Winter
Championship race, paying $1,000 to Win the 40 lap feature. The Sportsman,
Hobby, Mini Stocks and Street Stock divisions will also be racing Saturday.

Gate times for the rescheduled NGS event Saturday November 30th are as
follows. Gates Open early Saturday morning about 11AM. Hot lap practice
sessions are slated to begin about 1PM Saturday afternoon with racing
starting by 2PM. The SLM's are scheduled to qualify, lock in the top 16
fastest, and round out the 24 car "A" Main starting grid with a series of
"B" Main Last Chance races. The Ltd. Late Model "Winter Championship" race
will consist of heat races to determine the starting grid for the "A" Main
feature.

General Admission Grandstand prices are $20 per person, children 10 - 15 are
$8 per person, with children age 9 & Under Free to the Grandstand area. Pit
Passes are $30 per person and a $100 SLM Entry Fee will be due at sign-in.
No Entry Fee for the Ltd. Late Model race and drivers are only able to
compete in one division. Additional information can be obtained by calling
(423)667-1295 or (706)695-3313 on raceday. Multi-Media information is being
presented through TVR Promotions: Steve Hixson and can be contacted at
hixson525@hotmail.com.

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