First SAS visit since April of 2010 to the oldest dirt track in Georgia

HUNTSVILLE, AL (October 17, 2012)—After a two year absence, the Southern All Stars Dirt Racing Series will return to Toccoa (GA) Speedway for the James Garrison/Georgia State Championship race.

Jonathan Davenport of Blairsville, GA enjoyed Southern All Stars Victory Lane in the most recent series visit to Toccoa Speedway in April of 2010. This time the SAS travelers will be the headliner of a busy night of racing for Toccoa Speedway running for the $3,500 top prize in the 40-lapper. ‘We are very excited in having the Southern All Stars back to Toccoa Speedway’ stated Race Director Brad York. “We should have huge crowd for this event as the people in town have been talking about it all week, this should be one of our biggest crowds of the year.”

A full show of Practice, VP Racing Fuels Qualifying, Hoosier Racing Tire Last Chance Showdowns and the 40-lap Feature event await the SAS on Saturday Night October 27.

The Speedway has announced earlier start times for the Georgia State Championships as the gates for grandstands and pits will both swing open at 1:00 pm and the Drivers Meeting will be at 4:00 pm with Hot Lap sessions beginning shortly after. On October 27th the Grandstands admission will be $20.00 with $30.00 in the Pits and Trackside. The night before, Friday October 26th the Speedway will host an open practice for all divisions from 5-9 pm with the cost of just $10 for Pits and Trackside.

In addition to the SAS Late Models in competition, the track will host a $1,500 to win Southeastern Late Model Sportsman Series race, a $1,200 to win Fastrak Crate Late Model event, an $800 to win Hobby event, an $800 to win Modified Street event, an $800 to win Stock 4-Cylinder race and a $400 to win Front Wheel Drive event that evening.

Expected from around the region include SAS regulars  Mike Weeks of Friendsville, TN;  Jeff Neubert of Rockford, TN also regional stars such as: Casey Roberts of Toccoa, GA; Ray Cook of Brasstown, NC; Brent Dixon of Elberton, GA; Ethan Hunter of Tiger, GA; Jamie Oliver of Murphy, NC; David Payne of Murphy, NC; Shane Tankersley of Morganton, GA; Riley Hickman of Chattanooga, TN; Benji Cole of Canon, GA;  Aaron Ridley of Chatsworth, GA., Kurt English of Murphy, NC.,  Jason Welshan Knoxville, TN., Brett Holmes of Munford, AL., Skip Freeman of Pell City, AL.,   and other regional stars that will do battle with the SAS contingent on October 27th.

Southern All Stars Purse: 1) $3500, 2) $1600, 3) $1000, 4) $750, 5) $650, 6) $550, 7) $525, 8) $500, 9) $450, 10) $425, 11) $375, 12) $350, 13) $325, 14) $300, 15) $300, 16) $300, 17) $300, 18) $300, 19) $300, 20) $300, 21) $300, 22) $300, 23) $300, 24) $300.

Further information on the Toccoa Speedway can be obtained by calling (706) 827-0019 or by accessing their Facebook page online.

Further information on the Southern All Stars Dirt Racing Series can be obtained by calling General Manager Lynn Acklin at (256) 509-6603 or PR/Race Director Chris Tilley at (606) 219-1723 or you can log on to the official series website at www.sasdirt.com . Also, LIKE the Southern All Stars Dirt Racing Series on Facebook or be a FOLLOWER on Twitter @SASDIRT.

2012 Southern All Stars Dirt Racing Series Sponsors

*Hoosier Racing Tire “The Official Race Tire” of the Southern All Stars Dirt Racing Series

*VP Racing Fuels “The Official Fuel” of the Southern All Stars Dirt Racing Series

*Arizona Sport Shirts “The Official Merchandise Vendor” of the Southern All Stars Dirt Racing Series

2012 Southern All Stars Dirt Racing Series Supporters Include: Schaeffer’s Racing Oil by Elaine White, Gotta Race, AR Bodies, Brodix Cylinder Heads, Cruise with the Champions, MSR Mafia Web Design and Service and H3 Performance Graphics.

 

2012 Southern All Stars Dirt Racing Series event winners:

# 1-April 7-Jimmy Owens-Newport, TN (Cleveland Speedway)

# 2-April 14-Vic Hill-Mosheim, TN (Smoky Mountain Speedway)

# 3-May 5-William Thomas-Phenix City, AL (Talladega Short Track)

# 4-May 12-Skip Arp-Georgetown, TN (Cleveland Speedway)

# 5-May 26-Randy Weaver-Crossville, TN (Whynot Motorsports Park)

# 6-May 27-Randy Weaver-Crossville, TN (Magnolia Motor Speedway)

# 7-June 16-Vic Hill-Mosheim, TN (Smoky Mountain Speedway)

# 8-June 23-Randy Weaver-Crossville, TN (Talladega Short Track)

# 9-July 28-Randy Weaver-Crossville, TN (Talladega Short Track)

# 10-August 18-Billy Ogle Jr.-Knoxville, TN (Cleveland Speedway)

# 11-September 15-Billy Ogle Jr.-Knoxville, TN (Cleveland Speedway)

# 12-September 22-Billy Ogle Jr.-Knoxville, TN (Smoky Mountain Speedway)

# 13-October 6-Randy Weaver-Crossville, TN (Talladega Short Track)

 

Southern All Stars Dirt Racing Series Championship Points (after October 6th)

1. Randy Weaver-1,148 (Crossville, TN)

2. Mike Weeks-944 (Friendsville, TN)

3. Shan Smith-818 (Dade City, FL)

4. Billy Ogle Jr.-672 (Knoxville, TN)

5. Skip Arp-544 (Georgetown, TN)

6. Riley Hickman-512 (Chattanooga, TN)

7. William Thomas-500 (Phenix City, AL)

8. Jake Knowles-458 (Tyrone, GA)

9. Mark Vineyard-454 (Powell, TN)

10. Ray Cook-440 (Brasstown, NC)

 

Remaining Southern All Stars Dirt Racing Series events:

October 27-Toccoa Speedway-Toccoa, GA-$3,500 to win GA STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS

November 17-Cleveland Speedway-Cleveland, TN-$5,000 to win GOBBLER

November 18-Cherokee Speedway-Gaffney, SC-$10,000 BLUE/GREY 100