EASTABOGA, AL–The Southern All Star Dirt Racing Series presented by Max Fab made its annual spring NASCAR race weekend stop at the Talladega Short Track and the 2017 Southern All Stars Dirt Racing Series Champion Austin Horton of Newnan, GA., finally got his first career series win.  In 2017 Austin competed on the series full time and had numerous top five finishes but could never get that top spot, but his finishes got him the series championship last year.  In 2018 he made his first race back with the series count as he held off challenges from three time Southern All Star Champion Ronnie Johnson and Michael Page to get the win.

The top three worked lapped traffic as they battled for the top spot and gave the huge crowd on had a great race as Johnson made several attempts to get by Horton but had to back off, but Johnson could not rest at Page was right there with them and was looking for either driver to make a mistake and give him the chance he would need to try and get the win.

Jason of Oxford, AL., came home in the third spot driving the Jason Lively car and fifth place belonged to Cory Hedgecock of Loudon, TN., in his first start with the series this year.

Finishing in position sixth through tenth were Riley Hickman of Ooltewah, TN., Jadon Frame of Decherd, TN., Terry Smith of Oxford, AL., Grant Pearl of Southside, AL., and Donald McIntosh of Blairsville, GA.

RACE TIDBITS: Jay Scott of Fayetteville, TN., continues to lead the series standings as he, Mark Dodson of Caledonia, MS., and Ray McElhiney of Pulaski, TN., were the only drivers in the top seven in series points to make the show.

Drivers that moved into the top ten in points after Talladega were Riley Hickman, Jadon Frame and Eric Hickerson

2015 Southern All Star Rookie of the Year Dillon Tidmore had to drop before qualifying as oil pump problems ended his night early.

Career first Southern All Star starts went to J T Seawright of Ft Payne, AL., and Dalton Polston of Lithia Springs, GA

A big thanks to all the fans, drivers crews for the great turn out of cars for the NASCAR Weekend events and look forward to the Southern All Stars next trip to Talladega Short Track which will be August 11th for the Governor’s Cup paying $10,000 to win and it will also be the 100th sanctioned event that has been held at Talladega Short Track over the 35 year history of the series.

The next Southern All Star Dirt Racing Series event will be the first stop of the season at the Senoia Raceway in Senoia, GA., the Mayhem on Saturday night May 19th paying $4,000 to win..

Horton Sponsors: Rocket Chassis/Wood Motorsports/Super K Express/Orr’s Towing/Vapes Gone Wild/G W Performance/Gray’s Pulp & Logging/Allstar Graphix//McCoons

Car Count: 41

SUNOCO RACE FUELS GROUP QUALIFYING: Group A: Austin Horton Group B: Ronnie Johnson

PPM Race Products B Mains: Dalton Polston; Josh Adkins; Riley Hickman; Tim Busha

AR Bodies Last Car Lead Lap: Kenny Collins

COR Suspensions 10th Place Finisher: Donald McIntosh

36 Racing & Fabrication Hard Charger: Donald McIntosh

Race Car Engineering Hard Luck Award: Eric Hickerson

BrakeOMeter 4th Place Finisher Award: Jason Hiett

Rugged Radios Communications Award: Jay Scott

Results Pending Tire Test: 1.Austin Horton; 2.Ronnie Johnson; 3.Michael Page; 4.Jason Hiett; 5.Cory Hedgecock; 6.Riley Hickman; 7.Jadon Frame; 8.Terry Smith; 9.Grant Pearl; 10.Donald McIntosh; 11.Jay Scott; 12.Josh Putnam; 13.Kenny Collins; 14.Ray McElhiney; 15.Mark Dodson; 16.J T Seawright; 17.Dallas Cooper; 18.Eric Granger; 19.Tim Roszell; 20.Dalton Polston; 21.Tim Busha; 22.T J Reaid; 23.Eric Hickerson; 24.Larry Harrod; 25.Josh Adkins

DNS: Daniel Jacques; Bret Holmes; Brandon Overton; Dillon Tidmore; Joseph Faulkner; Brad Skinner; Colton Miller; Jack Hale; Carlton Freeman; Lucas Burns; Luke Hoffner; Skip Freeman; Tristan Sealy; Tommy Taylor; James Roulette, Corey Roulette

For more information concerning the Southern All Stars contact Lynn Acklin – General Manager: 256-924-4546 www.sasdirt.com

2018 SOUTHERN ALL STAR POINTS STANDINGS PRESENTED BY MAXFAB:: 1.Jay Scott 314; 2.Mark Dodson 282; 3.Ray McElhaney 272; 4.Brad Skinner 194; 5.Riley Hickman 182; 6.Jadon Frame 176; 7.Tristan Sealy 174; 8.Joseph Faulkner 160; 9.Eric Hickerson 146; 10.Tommy Taylor 138;

2018 CRUISE WITH THE CHAMPIONS/DIRTONDIRT.COM ROOKIE OF THE YEAR: 1.Jay Scott 314; 2.Mark Dodson 282; 3.Ray McElhaney 272; 4. Joseph Faulkner 160; 5.Pearson Lee Williams 78.

2018 AR Bodies Challenge: 1.Brad Skinner 110; Joseph Faulkner 86; 3.Eric Hickerson 67; 4.Dalton Polston 41; 5.Bret Holmes 39; 5.David Brannon 24.

UPCOMING SOUTHERN ALL STAR DIRT RACING SERIES EVENT:
May 19-Senoia Raceway-Senoia, GA-Mayhem 40-$4,000
May 26-Winchester Speedway-Winchester, TN Memorial Day Weekend-$4,000
June 2-North Alabama Speedway-Tuscumbia, AL-$4,000

2018 Southern All Star Dirt Racing Series Sponsors:
*Hoosier Racing Tire “The Official Race Tire” of the Southern All Star Dirt Racing Series *Patriot Sports “The Official Merchandise Vendor” of the Southern All Star Dirt Racing Series *Sunoco Race Fuel “The Official Racing Fuel” of the Southern All Star Dirt Racing Series*MaxFab Presenting Sponsor

2018 Southern All Star Dirt Racing Series Marketing Partners Include: AR Bodies, Brodix Cylinder Heads, ,  COR Suspensions, Cruise with the Champions, DirtonDirt.com, H3 Performance Graphics, Integra Racing Shocks, , MSR Mafia Web Design and Service, PPM Racing Products, RockAuto.com, 36 Racing & Fabrication, Racecar Engineering, BrakeOMeter; Dirt Car Lift-

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FAYETTEVILLE, TN—The Southern All Stars Dirt Racing Series presented by Max Fab will be making it fourth stop of the year and first of the season at the Talladega Short Track on Saturday night April 28th for the annual NASCAR Weekend event that is 40 laps and will pay $4,000 to win.

Talladega Short Track is one of the top facilities in the country and the Southern All Stars have had a long relationship with the track and this will be the 99th race that the series has ran at the track, which leads all active tracks in sanctioned events held.

This Saturday night drivers from across the region will be on hand to compete and the Southern All Star contingent will be led by a rookie as Jay Scott of Fayetteville, TN., leads the series points standings with Mark Dodson of Caledonia, MS., in second place Ray McElhaney of Pulaski, TN., in third, Brad Skinner of Spring Hill, TN., fourth and Tristan Sealy of Moultrie, GA., fifth all these drivers are expected to be in action this weekend as the point battle heats up for the 35th year of the series. Drivers Joseph Faulkner of Flintville TN., and Tommy Taylor of Lascassas, TN., is close behind in 6th and 7th as they are also making the trip to TST this weekend.

Other drivers that are expected this weekend include four time Southern All Star Champion Riley Hickman of Ooltewah, TN., Jadon Frame of Decherd, TN., Eric Hickerson of Linden, TN., Josh Putnam of Florence, AL., ARCA driver and 2013 Southern All Stars Rookie of the Year Bret Holmes of Munford, AL., 2017 Southern All Stars Champion Austin Horton of Newnan, GA., Cory Hedgecock of Loudon, TN., plus many more drivers from across the region.

The Talladega Short Track posse will also be out in full force as they have some of the top weekly racers in the region with Jason Hiett, Terry Smith, T J Alford, Tim Busha, Dallas Cooper, Tim Roszell, Skip Freeman, Danny Peoples and more.

Pits gates will open early on Saturday so that you can plan to attend events at Talladega Superspeedway as well as a great night of racing at Talladega Short Track.  On Friday night the super late model will be in action for a $2,000 to win event also so make you plans now to attend both night of racing concluding with the Southern All Stars race on Saturday night.

For more information contact Talladega Short Track at 256-831-1413, www.talladegashorttrack.com   or @tsthornetsnest

For more information concerning the Southern All Stars contact Lynn Acklin – General Manager: 256-924-4546 www.sasdirt.com

Tire Rule: Hoosier 1350, 1600, 70.

Entry Fee: $110

Purse: 1. $4,000; 2. $2,000; 3. $1,000; 4. $900; 5.$800; 6.$700; 7.$600; 8.$550; 9.$525; 10.$500; 11.$450; 12.$425; 13.$400; 14.$400; 15.$400; 16.$400; 17.$400; 18.$400; 19.$400; 20.$400; 21. $400; 22. $400; 23. $400; 24. $400

2018 SOUTHERN ALL STAR POINTS STANDINGS PRESENTED BY MAXFAB:: 1.Jay Scott 236; 2.Mark Dodson 212; 3.Ray McElhaney 200; 4.Brad Skinner 174; 5.Tristan Sealy 154; 6.Joseph Faulkner 140; 7.Tommy Taylor 118; 8.Chris Madden 100; 9.G R Smith 100; 10.Tanner English

2018 CRUISE WITH THE CHAMPIONS/DIRTONDIRT.COM ROOKIE OF THE YEAR: 1.Jay Scott 236; 2.Mark Dodson 212; 3.Ray McElhaney 200; 4. Pearson Lee Williams 78.

2018 AR Bodies Challenge: 1.Brad Skinner 72; Joseph Faulkner 49; 3.Eric Hickerson 27; 4.David Brannon 24.

UPCOMING SOUTHERN ALL STAR DIRT RACING SERIES EVENT:

April 28-Talladega Short Track-Eastaboga, AL., NASCAR Weekend-$4,000 May 19-Senoia Raceway-Senoia, GA-Mayhem 40-$4,000 May 26-Winchester Speedway-Winchester, TN Memorial Day Weekend-$4,000

2018 Southern All Star Dirt Racing Series Sponsors:

*Hoosier Racing Tire “The Official Race Tire” of the Southern All Star Dirt Racing Series *Patriot Sports “The Official Merchandise Vendor” of the Southern All Star Dirt Racing Series *Sunoco Race Fuel “The Official Racing Fuel” of the Southern All Star Dirt Racing Series*MaxFab Presenting Sponsor

2018 Southern All Star Dirt Racing Series Marketing Partners Include: AR Bodies, Brodix Cylinder Heads, ,  COR Suspensions, Cruise with the Champions, DirtonDirt.com, H3 Performance Graphics, Integra Racing Shocks, , MSR Mafia Web Design and Service, PPM Racing Products, RockAuto.com, 36 Racing & Fabrication, Racecar Engineering, BrakeOMeter; Dirt Car Lift

RACE RECAP: WHEEL, TN–The Southern All Star Dirt Racing Series returned to Duck River Raceway Park Saturday night for the first time since 2001 and the fans that packed the stands got a show from a father & son duo as Tanner and Terry English of Benton, KY., battled side by side for 15 laps till Tanner got the lead for good after a late race restart to get his first Southern All Stars Dirt Racing Series win in the Ducktona 40.  They now are the fourth father and son duo to win Southern All Star events.  They join Tony and T J Reaid, Billy and Billy Moyer Jr, and Jack and Travis Pennington.

Local favorite and outside pole sitter Brad Skinner of Spring Hill, TN., checked out at the drop of the green but the Skinner but the Skinner bad luck continues as his transmission locked up and ended his night.

Four time Southern All Stars Champion Riley Hickman made his first appearance with the series this season and they knew he was there as he was right behind the English cars battling with them and trying to get around them.

Eric Hickerson of Linden, TN., also returned to the series and he did not disappoint as he came from his 9th starting spot to finish fourth.

Jason Frame of Dechard, TN., also made his first start this year and got a fifth place finish.

Jay Scott of Fayetteville, TN., came home in 6th spot and alto took over the Southern All Stars points lead, 7th Josh Putnam of Florence, AL., who made his first start with the series this year, 8th Corey Posey of Petersburg, TN., also on his first start with the series, 9th went to Allen Murrey of San Antonio, TX., form his 14th starting spot, and 10th went to Caleb Ashby of Cunningham, TN.

RACE TIDBITS: First time career Southern All Star starters include Allen Murrey, Larry Greer, Clint Nichols

Also like to thank drivers and fans that turned out at Duck River Raceway Park and also Ricky Spurgeon and his staff for helping out with everything and look forward to the return on June 30th.

The next Southern All Star Dirt Racing Series event will be the first stop of the season at the Talladega Short Track in Eastaboga, AL., for the annual NASCAR Weekend 40 paying $4,000 to win on Saturday night April 28th.

English Sponsors: Rocket Chassis/Jay Dickens Racing Engines/Seay Motors/M&S Concrete/Pope Construction/Jackson Auto Auction

Car Count: 27

SUNOCO RACE FUELS GROUP QUALIFYING: Group A: Tanner English 14.135 Group B Brad Skinner 13.938

PPM Race Products B Mains: Caleb Ashby-Josh Putnam

AR Bodies Last Car Lead Lap: Mitch Thornton

COR Suspensions 10th Place Finisher: Caleb Ashby

36 Racing & Fabrication Hard Charger: Larry Greer

Race Car Engineering Hard Luck Award: Brad Skinner

BrakeOMeter 4th Place Finisher Award: Eric Hickerson

Rugged Radios Communications Award: Joseph Faulkner

Results Pending Tire Test: 1.Tanner English; 2.Terry English; 3.Riley Hickman; 4.Eric Hickerson; 5.Jadon Frame; 6.Jay Scott; 7.Josh Putnam; 8.Corey Posey; 9.Allen Murrey; 10.Caleb Ashby; 11.Mark Dodson; 12.Daniel Miller; 13.Larry Greer; 14.John Minon; 15.Mitch Thornton; 16.David Seibers; 17.Joseph Faulkner; 18.Ray McElhaney; 19.Tony Morris; 20.Clint Nichols; 21.Tommy Taylor; 22.Brad Skinner; 23.David Brannon; 24.Richard Frost

DNS: Wayne Murphy; David Gentry; Justin Taylor

For more information concerning the Southern All Stars contact Lynn Acklin – General Manager: 256-924-4546 www.sasdirt.com

2018 SOUTHERN ALL STAR POINTS STANDINGS PRESENTED BY MAXFAB:: 1.Jay Scott 236; 2.Mark Dodson 212; 3.Ray McElhaney 200; 4.Brad Skinner 174; 5.Tristan Sealy 154; 6.Joseph Faulkner 140; 7.Tommy Taylor 118; 8.Chris Madden 100; 9.G R Smith 100; 10.Tanner English

2018 CRUISE WITH THE CHAMPIONS/DIRTONDIRT.COM ROOKIE OF THE YEAR: 1.Jay Scott 236; 2.Mark Dodson 212; 3.Ray McElhaney 200; 4. Pearson Lee Williams 78.

2018 AR Bodies Challenge: 1.Brad Skinner 72; Joseph Faulkner 49; 3.Eric Hickerson 27; 4.David Brannon 24.

UPCOMING SOUTHERN ALL STAR DIRT RACING SERIES EVENT:

April 28-Talladega Short Track-Eastaboga, AL., NASCAR Weekend-$4,000 May 19-Senoia Raceway-Senoia, GA-Mayhem 40-$4,000 May 26-Winchester Speedway-Winchester, TN Memorial Day Weekend-$4,000

2018 Southern All Star Dirt Racing Series Sponsors:

*Hoosier Racing Tire “The Official Race Tire” of the Southern All Star Dirt Racing Series *Patriot Sports “The Official Merchandise Vendor” of the Southern All Star Dirt Racing Series *Sunoco Race Fuel “The Official Racing Fuel” of the Southern All Star Dirt Racing Series*MaxFab Presenting Sponsor

2018 Southern All Star Dirt Racing Series Marketing Partners Include: AR Bodies, Brodix Cylinder Heads, ,  COR Suspensions, Cruise with the Champions, DirtonDirt.com, H3 Performance Graphics, Integra Racing Shocks, , MSR Mafia Web Design and Service, PPM Racing Products, RockAuto.com, 36 Racing & Fabrication, Racecar Engineering, BrakeOMeter; Dirt Car Lift

FAYETTEVILLE, TN- The Southern All Star Dirt Racing Series has had many longtime sponsors and one that has been around is Cindy Knowles and Cruise with the Champions. Cindy has been awarding cruises to the series and rookies of the Southern All Stars for 24 years and this coming racing season will be no exception as they are back for their 25th year as well as having the 25th Annual Cruise with the Champions in 2019.

“Cindy has been around the Southern All Stars as long as I have and that will continue” said GM Lynn Acklin. “Cindy and I basically grew up on this series as I worked for B J and her husband Wade was a regular on the series for years and now her son Jake competes on a semi regular basis with the series.”

Another sponsor that joined on with the Cruise with the Champions was Michael Rigsby and Dirtondirt.com as they are responsible for the $1,000 cash money that is awarded to the Southern All Star Dirt Racing Series rookie of the year.

“Michael and Dirtondirt.com came on board a few year back and made the commitment to helping out the rookie program with the $1,000 cash and we are delighted to be associated with them again in 2018.” said Acklin.

The first race of the season will be on Sunday afternoon March 4th at the Cherokee Speedway in Gaffney, SC., 16th March Madness paying $12,000 to win.

For more information about these two companies www.cruisewiththechampions.net or www.dirtondirt.com

Southern All Star information please contact Lynn Acklin – General Manager: 256-924-4546 www.sasdirt.com or lynn.acklin@sasdirt.com

2018 SOUTHERN ALL STAR DIRT RACING SERIES SCHEDULE—WORKING SCHEDULE

Sun-March 4-Cherokee Speedway-Gaffney, SC-$12,000-16th Annual March Madness Fri-March 16-Southern Raceway-Milton, FL-$4,000-Bash at the Beach Night #1 Sat-March 17-Southern Raceway-Milton, FL-$5,000-Bash at the Beach Night #2 Sat-April 28-Talladega Short Track-Eastaboga, AL-$4,000 Sat-May 12-Thunderhill Raceway-Lawrenceburg, TN-$4,000-Mother’s Day Mayhem Sat-May 19-Senoia Raceway-Senoia, GA $4,000 Sat-June 2-North Alabama Speedway-Tuscumbia, AL $4,000 Sat-June 9-Thunderhill Raceway-Lawrenceburg, TN $4,000 Sat June 16-Smoky Mt Speedway-Maryville, TN -$5,000-Big Daddy 500 Sat June 23-Senoia Raceway-Senoia, GA-Michael Head Jr Memorial $5,454 Sat-July 7-Thunderhill Raceway-Lawrenceburg, TN-$4,000-July 4th Shootout Sat-August 4-Blue Ridge Motorsports Park-Blue Ridge, GA-$4,000 Sat-August 11-Talladega Short Track-Eastaboga, AL-$10,000-Govenors Cup Sat-August 25-Smoky Mt Speedway-Maryville, TN $5,000 Sat-September 1-Thunderhill Raceway-Lawrenceburg, TN-$4,000-Labor Weekend Special Sat-September 15-I-75 Raceway-Sweetwater, TN-$4,000 Fri-October 5-Smoky Mt Speedway—Maryville, TN-$5,000-King of the Mountain Fall Classic Night #1 Sat October 6-Smoky Mt Speedway—Maryville, TN-$7,500-King of the Mountain Fall Classic Night #2 Sat-October 13-Talladega Short Track-Eastaboga, AL-$4,200-NASCAR Weekend-B J Parker Memorial

2018 SOUTHERN ALL STAR POINTS STANDINGS:

2018 CRUISE WITH THE CHAMPIONS/DIRTONDIRT.COM ROOKIE OF THE YEAR:

2018 AR Bodies Challenge:

UPCOMING SOUTHERN ALL STAR DIRT RACING SERIES EVENT:
SUN-MARCH 4-CHEROKEE SPEEDWAY-GAFFNEY, SC-$12.000 FRI-MARCH 16-SOUTHERN RACEWAY-MILTON, FL-$4,000 SAT-MARCH 17-SOUTHERN RACEWAY-MILTON, FL-$5,000

2018 Southern All Star Dirt Racing Series Sponsors:
*Hoosier Racing Tire “The Official Race Tire” of the Southern All Star Dirt Racing Series *Patriot Sports “The Official Merchandise Vendor” of the Southern All Star Dirt Racing Series *Sunoco Race Fuel “The Official Racing Fuel” of the Southern All Star Dirt Racing Series

2018 Southern All Star Dirt Racing Series Marketing Partners Include: AR Bodies, Brodix Cylinder Heads, , COR Suspensions, Cruise with the Champions, DirtonDirt.com, H3 Performance Graphics, Integra Racing Shocks, , MSR Mafia Web Design and Service, PPM Racing Products, RockAuto.com, 36 Racing & Fabrication, Racecar Engineering, BrakeOMeter

FAYETTEVILLE, TN—The Southern All Star Dirt Racing Series has adjusted it schedule for the month of September with a pair of 40 lap $4,000 to win races.

Saturday night September 2nd the series will make its third stop of the season at the Thunderhill Raceway in Lawrenceburg, TN., for the Labor Day Weekend 40 at the high banked ¼ mile oval. The series has held two previous events at the West Tennessee track and they have been won by Spring Hill, TN., driver Brad Skinner and the second was won by Lakeland, TN., Dane Dacus. Both of these events have drawn great crowds to Rickey Spurgeon’s track but the July 8th crowd was one of the largest in the history of the track, so race fans need to get to the track early to get a seat as there was not one to be found when the nights’ events started in July.

The second event of September will be on Saturday night September 9th at Johnny Stokes Magnolia Motor Speedway in Columbus, MS., This race is the make up date for the rained out event in July, at that event 36 super late models had already checked in and then heavy thunderstorms developed at drivers meeting time making track conditions impossible to work back in and get the show in that night. This is the one and only yearly appearance at the west Mississippi track and if any indication of the turnout for the rained out event it should be a great night of racing.

Events that were scheduled to take place at the East Alabama Motor Speedway in Phenix City, Al., will not take place as Southern All Star official and EAMS could come together on sanctioning agreements between the two parties.

For more information concerning the Southern All Stars contact Lynn Acklin – General Manager: 256-924-4546 www.sasdirt.com

2017 SOUTHERN ALL STAR POINTS STANDINGS: 1.Austin Horton 922; 2.Tristan Sealy 804; 3.Eric Hickerson 776; 4. T J Reaid 732; 5.Brad Skinner 606; 6.Bo Shirley 466; 7.Casey Roberts 458; 8.Riley Hickman 418; 9.Clint Smith 402; 10.Matt Perry 356;

2017 CRUISE WITH THE CHAMPIONS/DIRTONDIRT.COM ROOKIE OF THE YEAR: 1.Austin Horton 922; 2.Tristian Sealy 804; 3. Eric Hickerson 776; 4.T J Reaid 732

2017 AR Bodies Challenge: 1.Eric Hickerson 294; 2.Brad Skinner 212; 3.Todd Morrow 123; 4.Brandon Overton 106; 5.Josh Putnam 82; 6.Joseph Faulkner 43 7.Derek Ellis 35; 8.Jason Walker 34; 9.Jamie Perry 33; 10.Jeff Johns 30; 11.Jason Lyles 24; 12.Mitch Thornton 18; 13.Dean Carpenter 16; 14.John Minon 15;

UPCOMING SOUTHERN ALL STAR DIRT RACING SERIES EVENT:
Sept 2nd Thunderhill Raceway-Lawrenceburg, TN $4,000 Sept 9th Magnolia Motor Speedway-Columbus, MS $4,000 Oct 6th-7th Smoky Mt Speedway-Maryville, TN $10,000 Oct 14th Talladega Short Track-Eastaboga, AL $4,000

2017 Southern All Star Dirt Racing Series Sponsors:
*Hoosier Racing Tire “The Official Race Tire” of the Southern All Star Dirt Racing Series *Patriot Sports “The Official Merchandise Vendor” of the Southern All Star Dirt Racing Series *Sunoco Race Fuel “The Official Racing Fuel” of the Southern All Star Dirt Racing Series

2017 Southern All Star Dirt Racing Series Marketing Partners Include: AR Bodies, Brodix Cylinder Heads, COR Suspensions, Cruise with the Champions, DirtonDirt.com, H3 Performance Graphics, Integra Racing Shocks, MSR Mafia Web Design and Service, PPM Racing Products, RockAuto.com, 36 Racing & Fabrication, Racecar Engineering, BrakeOMeter