{"id":17603,"date":"2013-04-17T13:34:25","date_gmt":"2013-04-17T13:34:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/karnac.com\/flanews\/?p=17603"},"modified":"2013-04-17T13:34:44","modified_gmt":"2013-04-17T13:34:44","slug":"nesmith-chevrolet-dlms-bilstein-shocks-series-within-a-series-begins-this-weekend-at-greenville","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/karnac.com\/flanews\/front-page-news\/nesmith-chevrolet-dlms-bilstein-shocks-series-within-a-series-begins-this-weekend-at-greenville\/","title":{"rendered":"NeSMITH CHEVROLET DLMS BILSTEIN SHOCKS \u201cSERIES WITHIN A SERIES\u201d BEGINS THIS WEEKEND AT GREENVILLE"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"20130325-220642.jpg\"CARTERSVILLE, GA \u2013 The NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series Touring Division will travel to Greenville Speedway in Greenville, MS this Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights for Round 6 of the 2013 season with the $5,000-to-win 3rd<\/sup>\u00a0Annual \u201cRumble On The Gumbo 75.\u201d\u00a0 It will also be the first points race for the Bilstein Shocks \u201cSeries Within A Series.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Bilstein Shocks \u201cSeries Within A Series\u201d is for drivers that choose to the economical $35 Bilstein Spec Shocks on all four corners and the fifth coil of their race cars for the remainder of the 2013 NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Touring Division season.<\/p>\n

Drivers will collect points at each event and the Top 5 five drivers at the end of the season will collect point fund money at the end of the season out of the $5,000 point fund.\u00a0 The Bilstein Shocks \u201cSeries Within A Series\u201d Champion will earn $2,500.<\/p>\n

David Earl Gentry of Murfreesboro, TN was the 2012 Bilstein Shocks \u201cSeries Within A Series\u201d Champion after finishing second in the overall NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series Touring Division point standings with three wins, 11 Top 5 finishes, 15 Top 10 finishes, and two Fast Time Awards in 22 starts.<\/p>\n

Michael Blount of Sumrall, MS finished second in the 2013 Bilstein \u201cSeries Within A Series\u201d point standings, Johnny Stokes of Columbus, MS finished third, and Frank Wilson of Harold, FL took the fourth spot.<\/p>\n

Bilstein Shocks introduced an economical $35 Spec Shock last season, and there are ten different shocks to choose from.\u00a0 Drivers interested in signing up for the Bilstein Shocks \u201cSeries Within A Series\u201d should contact NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series Competition Director Tim Sims at 334-864-0805, or 256-794-4047.\u00a0 A list of Bilstein Spec Shock Dealers can be found on the series web site at\u00a0www.nesmithracing.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The action at Greenville Speedway for the NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series Tour begins on Thursday night with a practice session.\u00a0 The gates open at 5 p.m. and the practice will run from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.<\/p>\n

On Friday night, the gates open at 4 p.m. with NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series Pre-Race Registration and Technical Inspection from 4 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.\u00a0 The Drivers Meeting is set for 6:45 p.m. and racing is scheduled for 7 p.m.\u00a0 The NeSmith Chevrolet DLMS will compete in Qualifying to earn starting spots for the Heat Races that will fill the front of the field.<\/p>\n

On Saturday night, the gates open at 3 p.m. with NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series Check-In from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.\u00a0 The Drivers Meeting is set for 5:40 p.m., and racing is scheduled for 6 p.m.\u00a0 The NeSmith Chevrolet DLMS will compete in B-Main Races to fill the back of the 24-car starting field for the $5,000-to-win 3rd<\/sup>\u00a0Annual Rumble On The Gumbo 75 later in the evening.<\/p>\n

Race fans will also have a unique opportunity to participate in on track action at Greenville Speedway and also help out the local chapter of the American Cancer Society through the \u201cRide For Life\u201d program on Saturday night.<\/p>\n

Stokes, Brent Barrett of Cleveland, MS, Bubba Harrison of Cleveland, MS, Chad Washington of Greenville, MS, and Mike Palasini of Leland, MS will be donating their time and talent to give race fans an opportunity for six laps at race speed around Greenville Speedway in the two-seat \u201cRide For Life\u201d dirt late model race car to benefit the local chapter of the American Cancer Society.<\/p>\n

There are two ways race fans can win the \u201cRide For Life.\u201d\u00a0 Race fans can purchase raffle tickets and win a drawing for a ride, or they can bid for a ride with their favorite driver during an auction at Greenville Speedway on Saturday night.\u00a0 American Cancer Society officials will also be raffling off a Yeti Cooler full of special prizes from area merchants and businesses.<\/p>\n

The local chapter of the American Cancer Society is also selling Event Collector T-Shirts for $15 apiece for S-XL and $17 for 2X and 3X sizes.\u00a0 The Raffle Tickets for the \u201cRide For Life\u201d and the Yeti Cooler Fan Pack are currently on sale for $5.00 apiece.<\/p>\n

\u201cRide For Life\u201d T-Shirts and Raffle Tickets can be purchased from American Cancer Society representatives Jana Sides at 662-820-8729, Pam Cockrell at 662-820-5989, and Kathy Gower at 662-822-6457.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 All of the proceeds benefit the local chapter of the American Cancer Society.\u00a0 Last year, the local chapter of the American Cancer Society raised $15,000 at the Greenville Speedway \u201cRide For Life\u201d event.<\/p>\n

The Econo Lodge at 3080 U.S. Highway 82 East in Greenville, MS is the Official NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series Host Hotel for the 3rd<\/sup>\u00a0Annual \u201cRumble On The Gumbo\u201d 75 at Greenville Speedway.\u00a0 The Econo Lodge will offer NeSmith Chevrolet DLMS fans and competitors a special discount rate of $42.00 per night.<\/p>\n

The Econo Lodge is located just one mile from Greenville Speedway with plenty of restaurants and shopping close by.\u00a0 To make reservations call 662-378-4976 and ask for the Greenville Speedway special discount rate of $42.00 per night.<\/p>\n

For more information about Greenville Speedway call 622-822-7071, or visit the Greenville Speedway web site at\u00a0www.greenvillespeedway.net<\/a>.\u00a0 Greenville Speedway is located on the east side of Greenville, MS, one mile south of U.S. Highway 82 on Raceway Road.\u00a0 The physical address is 1040 South Raceway Road, Greenville, MS\u00a0 38701.<\/p>\n

For more information about the NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series visit the series web site at\u00a0www.nesmithracing.com<\/a>, or visit the series on Facebook at NeSmith Racing.\u00a0 Becoming a fan of the NeSmith Racing Facebook page will make you eligible for special prizes that will be given away each month.\u00a0 You can follow us on Twitter @NeSmithRacing.<\/p>\n

NeSmith Chevrolet, Buick, GMC of Claxton, GA is the Title Sponsor of the NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series.\u00a0 NeSmith Chevrolet, Buick, GMC is the nation\u2019s number one GM Powertrain and Performance Dealer six years running, with free delivery anywhere in the Southeast.\u00a0 Chevrolet Performance Parts is an Official Sponsor of the NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series.\u00a0 Hoosier Racing Tire is the Official Tire Sponsor of the NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series.\u00a0 Hedman Hedders is the Official Hedder of the NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series and the Hedman Husler Award sponsor.\u00a0 Bilstein Shocks is the Official Spec Shock of the NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series.\u00a0 Old Man\u2019s Garage is the sponsor of the NeSmith Chevrolet Old Man\u2019s Garage Weekly Racing Series.\u00a0 RockAuto.com is an Official Sponsor of the NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series.\u00a0 Racecar Engineering is the Official Parts Supplier of the NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series.\u00a0 NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series Contingency Sponsors for 2013 are Dominator Race Products, Stealth Racing Carburetors, Modern Images, Mike Custom Tanks, Shorty\u2019s Shock Service, Schoenfeld Headers, J.T. Kerr Racing Equipment, Kinser Air Filters, AR Bodies, Velocita Racewear, and Performance Rod & Custom.\u00a0 2013 Chassis Sponsors are Trak-Star Race Cars, Warrior Race Cars, Rocket Chassis, GRT Race Cars, TNT Race Cars, Stinger Race Cars, and CVR Race Cars.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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