{"id":18924,"date":"2013-07-17T16:12:07","date_gmt":"2013-07-17T16:12:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/karnac.com\/flanews\/?p=18924"},"modified":"2013-07-17T16:20:02","modified_gmt":"2013-07-17T16:20:02","slug":"ray-cook-conquers-sas-racing-series-stars-and-stripes-40-at-cleveland-speedway","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/karnac.com\/flanews\/front-page-news\/ray-cook-conquers-sas-racing-series-stars-and-stripes-40-at-cleveland-speedway\/","title":{"rendered":"Ray Cook Conquers SAS Racing Series Stars and Stripes 40 at Cleveland Speedway"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Photo Courtesy: MRMRacing.net<\/p><\/div>\n

Cleveland, TN-July 13, 2013- The Southern All Star Racing Series would finally get to kick off the month of July with racing action at Cleveland Speedway in Cleveland, TN with the Stars and Stripes 40 and Ray Cook of Brasstown, NC would become the 7th different winner in ten series events to date in 2013 and claim the $4,000 payday aboard his A Plus Moving and Storage\/American Racer\/Integra Shocks sponsored #53 MasterSbilt Race Car powered by a Jay Dickens Race Engine.<\/p>\n

The victory by Cook was his 11th career win with the Southern All Star Racing Series for the 42 year old Tar heel State native and his first Southern All Star Racing Series since winning The Gobbler at Cleveland Speedway in November of 2011.<\/p>\n

Derek Ellis and Ray Cook would bring the field to the green flag, with Cook taking the early lead with Ellis nipping at his heels, with Clint Smith, Jason Hiett, and Skip Arp giving chase. \u00a0Cook would begin to build his lead as the front three would start to work traffic by lap 8, with Smith taking second from Ellis. \u00a0Smith would close in on Cook in heavy traffic on lap 15, with Cook finally able to put a pair of lapped cars between himself and Smith prior to the caution waving on lap 19 for Riley Hickman who slowed in turn three with a flat right rear tire, with fifth place running Arp pulling pit side for the evening during the caution. \u00a0The restart would see Cook and Smith motor away from the pack while Hiett would begin to mount a charge on Smith from his third position as the final caution appeared on lap 27 for a spin by Michael Asberry. \u00a0Cook motored away from the field once again, while Smith had his hands full with Hiett, with Hiett taking the second position from Smith on lap 33. \u00a0Hiett would close in on Cook and pull alongside Cook in turn two on lap 37, but Cook would keep Hiett of at bay to claim the victory. \u00a0Hiett of Oxford, AL would take runner-up honors, while Smith of Senoia, GA claimed third. \u00a0Ninth-place starter Jake Knowles of Tyrone, GA would roll home in the fourth position, while Ellis of Chatsworth, GA would finish in the fifth position.<\/p>\n

The remainder of the top ten in the Stars and Stripes 40 would be Brian Reese of Sharpsburg, GA, Aaron Ridley of Chatsworth, GA, Mike Weeks of Friendsville, TN, Bryan Hendrix of Knoxville, TN, and Josh Henry of Newport, TN.<\/p>\n

The next Southern All Stars Dirt Racing Series event is on\u00a0Saturday July 20\u00a0and will take place at Magnolia Motor Speedway in Columbus, MS. \u00a0The event is the 10th Annual Coca-Cola Governor\u2019s Cup and will pay $4,000 to the winner and $300 to start.<\/p>\n

Further information on the Southern All Stars Dirt Racing Series can be obtained by calling General Manager Lynn Acklin at (256) 924-4546, Race Director Chris Tilley at (606) 219-1723 or you can log on to the official series website at\u00a0www.sasdirt.com<\/a>\u00a0. Also, LIKE the Southern All Stars Dirt Racing Series on Facebook or be a FOLLOWER on Twitter @SASDIRT.<\/p>\n

Southern All Star Racing Series Official Summary of Results<\/p>\n

Cleveland Speedway\/Cleveland, Tennessee
\nRound 10 of 2013 Season (July 13, 2013)
\nSouthern All Star Racing Series Late Models<\/p>\n

Stars and Stripes 40 A-Main Finish:
\n1. \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Ray Cook- Brasstown, NC
\n2. \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Jason Hiett- Oxford, AL
\n3. \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Clint Smith- Senoia, GA
\n4. \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Jake Knowles- Tyrone, GA
\n5. \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Derek Ellis- Tyrone, GA
\n6. \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Brian Reese- Sharpsburg, GA
\n7. \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Aaron Ridley- Chatsworth, GA
\n8. \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Mike Weeks- Friendsville, TN
\n9. \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Bryan Hendrix- Knoxville, TN
\n10. \u00a0 \u00a0 Josh Henry- Newport, TN
\n11. \u00a0 \u00a0 Dusty Carver- Englewood, TN
\n12. \u00a0 \u00a0 Chris Wilson- Crossville, TN
\n13. \u00a0 \u00a0 Dylan Ames- Harvest, AL
\n14. \u00a0 \u00a0 Michael Asberry- Crossville, TN
\n15. \u00a0 \u00a0 Bret Holmes- Munford, AL
\n16. \u00a0 \u00a0 Adam Beeler- Knoxville, TN
\n17. \u00a0 \u00a0 Mark Rosner- Rockford, TN
\n18. \u00a0 \u00a0 Skip Arp- Georgetown, TN
\n19. \u00a0 \u00a0 Riley Hickman- Chattanooga, TN
\n20. \u00a0 \u00a0 David Payne- Murphy, NC
\n21. \u00a0 \u00a0 Bobby Giffin- Maryville, TN
\n22. \u00a0 \u00a0 T.J. Alford- Piedmont, AL
\n23. \u00a0 \u00a0 Ross White- Knoxville, TN<\/p>\n

Yellow Flags: 2 (Lap 19, 27)
\nRed Flags: None
\nLap Leaders: 1 (Cook 1-40)
\nTime of Race: 20 minutes, 9 seconds
\nWhite\u00a0Performance.com<\/a>\u00a0Overall Top Qualifier: Ray Cook 13.254
\nSeries Provisionals: None
\nEntries: 23
\nJT Kerr Racing Equipment Hard Charger of the Race: Aaron Ridley (started 13th- finished 7th: \u00a0 \u00a0advanced 6 positions)
\nAR Bodies Last Man on the Lead Lap: Chris Wilson (finished 12th)<\/p>\n

PPM Racing Products Last Chance Showdown #1: \u00a0Jake Knowles, Dusty Carver, Aaron Ridley, Chris Wilson, Adam Beeler, Bret Holmes, Ross White (DNS- David Payne)<\/p>\n

PPM Racing Products Last Chance Showdown #2: \u00a0Bryan Hendrix, Josh Henry, Dylan Ames, Michael Asberry, Mark Rosner (DNS- T.J. Alford, Bobby Giffin)<\/p>\n

Current Southern All Star Racing Series Top Ten Point Standings (after 7\/13\/2013)
\n1. Riley Hickman (Chattanooga, TN)-782
\nMike Weeks (Friendsville, TN)-782
\n3. Mark Rosner (Rockford, TN)- 710
\n4. Bret Holmes (Munford, AL)- 678
\n5. Jason Hiett (Oxford, AL)- 656
\n6. Billy Ogle, Jr. (Knoxville, TN)- 562
\n7. Steve Casebolt (Richmond, IN)-432
\n8. Randy Weaver (Crossville, TN)- 406
\n9. Ray Cook (Brasstown, NC)- 380
\n10. Michael Asberry (Crossville, TN)- 376<\/p>\n

Current Cruise With The Champions\/DirtonDirt.com<\/a>\u00a0Rookie of the Year Point Standings (after 7\/13\/2013)
\n1. Mark Rosner (Rockford, TN)-250
\n2. Bret Holmes (Munford, AL)-247
\n3. Jason Hiett (Oxford, AL)-205<\/p>\n

Southern All Star Racing Series 2013 Event Winners:
\n#1-Jared Landers-Batesville, AR (Cherokee Speedway)\u00a0March 3rd
\n#2-Randy Weaver-Crossville, TN (Cleveland Speedway)\u00a0March 9th
\n#3-Jonathan Davenport-Blairsville, GA (East AL Motor Speedway)\u00a0March 16th
\n#4-Jonathan Davenport-Blairsville, GA (Smoky Mountain Speedway)\u00a0March 23rd
\n#5-Billy Ogle Jr.-Knoxville, TN (Tazewell Speedway)\u00a0April 6th
\n#6-Steve Casebolt (Cleveland Speedway)\u00a0May 18
\n#7- Chris Madden (Volunteer Speedway)\u00a0June 14
\n#8- Chris Madden (Smoky Mountain Speedway)\u00a0June 15
\n#9- Randy Weaver (Talladega Short Track)- June 22
\n#10- Ray Cook (Cleveland Speedway)- July 13<\/p>\n

Upcoming Southern All Star Racing Series Events:
\nJuly 20\u00a0Saturday\u00a0Magnolia Motor Speedway\/Columbus, MS $4,000 to win 40 laps (10th Annual Governors Cup)
\nJuly 27\u00a0Saturday\u00a0Talladega Short Track\/Eastaboga, AL $4,000 to win 40 laps (15th Annual Michael Head, Jr. Memorial)
\nAugust 3\u00a0Saturday\u00a0Volunteer Speedway\/Bulls Gap, TN $5,000 to win 50 laps (Herman Collin\/Dewey \u201cRed\u201d Ledford Memorial<\/p>\n

2013 Southern All Stars Dirt Racing Series Sponsors:
\n*Hoosier Racing Tire \u201cThe Official Race Tire\u201d of the Southern All Star Racing Series
\n*Patriot Sports \u201cThe Official Merchandise Vendor\u201d of the Southern All Star Racing Series
\n*Sunoco Race Fuel \u201cThe Official Racing Fuel\u201d of the Southern All Star Racing Series<\/p>\n

2013 Southern All Star Racing Series Supporters Include: AR Bodies, Brodix Cylinder Heads, Cruise with the Champions,\u00a0DirtonDirt.com<\/a>, H3 Performance Graphics, Integra Racing Shocks, Intercomp Racing Systems, JT Kerr Racing Equipment, MSR Mafia Web Design and Service, PPM Racing Products,\u00a0RockAuto.com<\/a>, Schaeffer\u2019s Racing Oil by Ed Lowe, The Joie of Seating,\u00a0WhitePerformance.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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