{"id":19219,"date":"2013-08-05T19:19:14","date_gmt":"2013-08-05T19:19:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/karnac.com\/flanews\/?p=19219"},"modified":"2013-08-05T19:19:14","modified_gmt":"2013-08-05T19:19:14","slug":"georgia-madness-at-albany-and-needmore-goes-for-sas-racing-series-august-9-august-10","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/karnac.com\/flanews\/front-page-news\/georgia-madness-at-albany-and-needmore-goes-for-sas-racing-series-august-9-august-10\/","title":{"rendered":"Georgia Madness at Albany and Needmore Goes for SAS Racing Series August 9, August 10"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-large wp-image-13643\" alt=\"SAS Logo\" src=\"https:\/\/karnac.com\/flanews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/Logo-450x285.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"285\" \/>Fayetteville, TN- August 4, 2013- The Southern All Star Racing Series will visit a pair of new venues for the tour with the Georgia Madness doubleheader weekend at Albany Motor Speedway in Albany, GA on\u00a0Friday August 9\u00a0and Needmore Speedway in Norman Park, GA on\u00a0Saturday August 10.\u00a0 Both events will be 40 laps in distance and pay the winner $4,000 for their efforts and pay $300 to start at each event.<\/p>\n<p>The Southern All Star Racing Series event at Albany Motor Speedway on\u00a0Friday August 9\u00a0will feature a complete program of practice, WhitePerformance.com A-B Group Time Trials, PPM Racing Products Last Chance Showdowns, and will conclude with the 40 lap, $4,000 to win Georgia Madness A-Main.\u00a0 Support divisions set to join the Southern All Star Racing Series in action at Albany Motor Speedway on\u00a0Friday August 9\u00a0will be the track\u2019s Limited Late Model and Enduro divisions.\u00a0 Albany Motor Speedway will also have an open practice for all competitors\u00a0on Thursday\u00a0evening\u00a0August 8 from 7:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m.\u00a0and all drivers are invited.\u00a0 Also, all Super Late Models in competition at Albany Motor Speedway on\u00a0Friday August 9\u00a0must be equipped with mufflers per track rules.<\/p>\n<p>The Southern All Star Racing Series event at Needmore Speedway on\u00a0Saturday August 10\u00a0will feature a complete program of practice, WhitePerformance.com A-B Group Time Trials, PPM Racing Products Last Chance Showdowns, and will conclude with the 40 lap, $4,000 to win Georgia Madness A-Main.\u00a0 Support divisions set to join the Southern All Star Racing Series in action at Needmore Speedway on\u00a0Saturday August 10\u00a0will be the track\u2019s Limited Late Model, Super Street, Hobby, and Enduro divisions.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The visit by the Southern All Star Racing Series to Albany Motor Speedway in Albany, GA on\u00a0Friday August 9\u00a0and to Needmore Speedway on\u00a0Saturday August 10will mark the tour\u2019s first-ever visit to both racing facilities<\/p>\n<p>Among those expected from the Southern All Star Racing Series stable of drivers include series points leader Riley Hickman of Chattanooga, TN, Mike Weeks of Friendsville, TN, Jason Hiett of Oxford, AL, Mark Rosner of Rockford, TN, Bret Holmes of Munford, AL, Billy Ogle, Jr. of Knoxville, TN, Mark Vineyard of Powell, TN, along with a strong array of talented local and regional racing stars such as Cale Simons of Albany, GA, Kelly Walker of Moultrie, GA, Brandon Dewitt of Barney, GA, Russell Brown, Jr. of Valdosta, GA, Adam Giles of Moultrie, GA, Jason Fitzgerald of Middleburg, FL, Ivadent Lloyd of Ocala, FL, Casey Barrow of Savannah, GA, Chesley Dixon of Swainsboro, GA plus many more are expected.\u00a0 The tour has presented thirteen events already in 2013 and the tour has seen nine different drivers visit victory with the series this season.<\/p>\n<p>Activities for the Southern All Star Racing Series Georgia Madness at Albany Motor Speedway on\u00a0Friday August 9\u00a0will see the pit area open at\u00a05:00 p.m.\u00a0and general admission open at\u00a05:00 p.m.\u00a0 The drivers meeting will be at\u00a07:00 p.m., with practice laps set to begin at\u00a07:30 p.m., followed immediately by time trials and green flag racing.\u00a0 All times listed are Eastern Daylight Time.\u00a0 Ticket prices for the Georgia Madness event at Albany Motor Speedway on\u00a0Friday August 9\u00a0in the general admission area will be $15 for adults, children ages 10 and under are free, while a pit pass will be $35.<\/p>\n<p>Activities for the Southern All Star Racing Series Georgia Madness at Needmore Speedway on\u00a0Saturday August 10\u00a0will see the pit area open at\u00a04:00 p.m.\u00a0and general admission open at\u00a04:00 p.m.\u00a0 The drivers meeting will be at\u00a06:00 p.m., with practice laps set to begin at\u00a06:30 p.m., followed immediately by time trials and green flag racing.\u00a0 All times listed are Eastern Daylight Time.\u00a0 Ticket prices for the Georgia Madness event at Needmore Speedway on\u00a0Saturday August 10\u00a0in the general admission area will be $15 for adults, children ages 7 to 11 will be $5, and children ages 6 and under are free, while a pit pass will be $30.<\/p>\n<p>Southern All Star Racing Series Albany Motor Speedway (August 9) and Needmore Speedway (August 10) Georgia Madness A-Main Payouts:\u00a0 1st- $4,000, 2nd- $2,000, 3rd- $1,000, 4th- $750, 5th- $650, 6th- $550, 7th- $525, 8th- $500, 9th- $450, 10th- $425, 11th- $400, 12th- $350, 13th- $340, 14th- $330, 15th- $320, 16th- $310, 17th- $300, 18th- $300, 19th- $300, 20th- $300, 21st- $300, 22nd- $300, 23rd- $300, 24th- $300.<\/p>\n<p>The entry fee for the\u00a0Friday August 9\u00a0event at Albany Motor Speedway and\u00a0Saturday August 10\u00a0event at Needmore Speedway is $100 at each race and can be made payable to the Southern All Star Racing Series.\u00a0 The tire rule is exclusively Hoosier Tires and the only compounds eligible to be used are the Hoosier 1350, 1450, and 1600 compounds.<\/p>\n<p>Albany Motor Speedway is located at 303 Williamsburg Road in Albany, GA 31705.\u00a0 Directions to Albany Motor Speedway are to take Hwy. 19 South out of Albany and turn onto Williamsburg Road.\u00a0 Further information can be obtained by calling the Race Director John King at (229) 630-7207 or by logging on the track\u2019s website at\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.albanymotorspeedway.net\/\" target=\"_blank\">www.albanymotorspeedway.net<\/a>\u00a0on the internet.<\/p>\n<p>Needmore Speedway is located at 1134 John Wicker Road in Norman Park, GA 31771.\u00a0 Needmore Speedway is located seven miles west of Interstate 75 off of exit 49.\u00a0 Further information can be obtained by phoning the track office at (229) 769-3355 or by logging onto the track\u2019s website at\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.therealneedmorespeedway.blogspot.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">www.therealneedmorespeedway.<wbr \/>blogspot.com<\/a>\u00a0on the internet.<\/p>\n<p>Further information on the Southern All Star Racing Series can be obtained by calling General Manager Lynn Acklin at (256) 924-4546 or Race Director Chris Tilley at (606) 219-1723 or you can log on to the official series website at\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.sasdirt.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">www.sasdirt.com<\/a>\u00a0. Also, LIKE the Southern All Stars Dirt Racing Series on Facebook or be a FOLLOWER on Twitter @SASDIRT.<\/p>\n<p>Current Southern All Star Racing Series Top Ten Point Standings (after 8\/3\/2013) 1. Riley Hickman (Chattanooga, TN)-1,024 2. Mike Weeks (Friendsville, TN)-978 3. Mark Rosner (Rockford, TN)- 898 4. Bret Holmes (Munford, AL)- 894 5. Jason Hiett (Oxford, AL)- 834 6. Billy Ogle, Jr. (Knoxville, TN)- 662 7. Steve Casebolt (Richmond, IN)- 522 8. Randy Weaver (Crossville, TN)- 500 9. Mark Vineyard (Powell, TN)- 450 10. Stacy Boles (Clinton, TN)- 440<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Current Cruise With The Champions\/DirtonDirt.com Rookie of the Year Point Standings (after 8\/3\/2013) 1. Mark Rosner (Rockford, TN)-323<\/p>\n<p>Bret Holmes (Munford, AL)-323<\/p>\n<p>3. Jason Hiett (Oxford, AL)-257<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Southern All Star Racing Series Event Winners:<\/p>\n<p>#1-Jared Landers-Batesville, AR (Cherokee Speedway)\u00a0March 3rd\u00a0#2-Randy Weaver-Crossville, TN (Cleveland Speedway)\u00a0March 9th\u00a0#3-Jonathan Davenport-Blairsville, GA (East Alabama Motor Speedway)\u00a0March 16th\u00a0#4-Jonathan Davenport-Blairsville, GA (Smoky Mountain Speedway)\u00a0March 23rd<\/p>\n<p>#5- Billy Ogle, Jr.-Knoxville, TN (Tazewell Speedway)\u00a0April 6<\/p>\n<p>#6- Steve Casebolt- Richmond, IN (Cleveland Speedway)\u00a0May 18<\/p>\n<p>#7- Chris Madden-Gray Court, SC (Volunteer Speedway)\u00a0June 14<\/p>\n<p>#8- Chris Madden-Gray Court, SC (Smoky Mountain Speedway)\u00a0June 15<\/p>\n<p>#9- Randy Weaver-Crossville, TN (Talladega Short Track)\u00a0June 22<\/p>\n<p>#10- Ray Cook-Brasstown, NC (Cleveland Speedway) July 13<\/p>\n<p>#11- Chris Wall-Springfield, LA (Magnolia Motor Speedway) July 20<\/p>\n<p>#12- William Thomas (Talladega Short Track) July 27<\/p>\n<p>#13- Billy Ogle, Jr. (Volunteer Speedway) August 3<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Upcoming Southern All Star Racing Series Events:<\/p>\n<p>August 9\u00a0(Friday)- Albany Motor Speedway\/Albany, GA- $4,000 to win (Georgia Madness)\u00a0August 10\u00a0(Saturday)- Needmore Speedway\/Norman Park, GA- $4,000 to win (Georgia Madness)\u00a0August 17\u00a0(Saturday)- Cleveland Speedway\/Cleveland, TN- $4,000 to win (Budweiser Jean Johnson Memorial)\u00a0September 1(Sunday)- Tazewell Speedway\/Tazewell, TN- $4,400 to win (Buddy Rogers Memorial)<\/p>\n<p>2013 Southern All Star Racing Series Sponsors:<\/p>\n<p>*Hoosier Racing Tire \u201cThe Official Race Tire\u201d of the Southern All Star Racing Series *Patriot Sports \u201cThe Official Merchandise Vendor\u201d of the Southern All Star Racing Series *Sunoco Race Fuels \u201cThe Official Race Fuel\u201d of the Southern All Star Racing Series<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>2013 Southern All Star Racing Series Supporters\/Marketing Partners Include: AR Bodies, Brodix Cylinder Heads, Cruise with the Champions, DirtonDirt.com, H3 Performance Graphics, Integra Racing Shocks, Intercomp Racing Systems, JT Kerr Racing Equipment, MSR Mafia Web Design and Service, PPM Racing Products, RockAuto.com, Schaeffer\u2019s Racing Oil by Ed Lowe, The Joie of Seating, WhitePerformance.com<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Fayetteville, TN- August 4, 2013- The Southern All Star Racing Series will visit a pair of new venues for the tour with the Georgia Madness [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"publish_to_discourse":"","publish_post_category":"","wpdc_auto_publish_overridden":"","wpdc_topic_tags":"","wpdc_pin_topic":"","wpdc_pin_until":"","discourse_post_id":"","discourse_permalink":"","wpdc_publishing_response":"","wpdc_publishing_error":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[22,3,74],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-19219","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-featured","category-front-page-news","category-southern-all-stars"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/karnac.com\/flanews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19219","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/karnac.com\/flanews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/karnac.com\/flanews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/karnac.com\/flanews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/karnac.com\/flanews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=19219"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/karnac.com\/flanews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19219\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":19221,"href":"https:\/\/karnac.com\/flanews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19219\/revisions\/19221"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/karnac.com\/flanews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=19219"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/karnac.com\/flanews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=19219"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/karnac.com\/flanews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=19219"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}