{"id":20272,"date":"2013-11-04T14:37:28","date_gmt":"2013-11-04T14:37:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/karnac.com\/flanews\/?p=20272"},"modified":"2013-11-04T14:37:52","modified_gmt":"2013-11-04T14:37:52","slug":"25th-annual-budweiserjoe-lee-johnson-gobbler-set-for-november-16th-at-cleveland-speedway","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/karnac.com\/flanews\/front-page-news\/25th-annual-budweiserjoe-lee-johnson-gobbler-set-for-november-16th-at-cleveland-speedway\/","title":{"rendered":"25th Annual Budweiser\/Joe Lee Johnson Gobbler Set For November 16th At Cleveland Speedway"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"SASFAYETTEVILLE, TN\u2014The Southern All Star Dirt Racing Series will make its final stop of the year Saturday night November 16th<\/sup>\u00a0at the Cleveland Speedway in Cleveland, TN., for the 25th<\/sup>\u00a0Annual Budweiser\/Joe Lee Johnson Gobbler.\u00a0 A 50 lap $5,000 to win $300 to start event.<\/p>\n

Three time Southern All Star Champion Randy Weaver of Crossville, TN., is the defending winner of the Gobbler and will be one of the drivers to beat as he as picked up three wins with the series this year.\u00a0 Current point\u2019s leader Riley of Ooltewah, TN., will also be on to watch to grab his first win of the season with the series along with the current Cruise With The Champions rookie of the yea r leader Bret Holmes of Munford, AL., as he will also be looking for his first win of the season.<\/p>\n

Other drivers that are expected to be in attendance include Jason Hiett of Anniston, AL., Billy Ogle Jr of Knoxville, TN., Tommy Kerr of Knoxville, TN., William Thomas of Phenix City, AL., Jake Knowles of Tyrone, GA., Austin Smith Stacy Boles of Knoxville, TN., Bryan Hendrix of Knoxville, TN., Mark Vineyard of Knoxville, TN., Dylan Ames of Harvest, AL., David Payne of Murphy, NC., plus many more regional stars.<\/p>\n

On Friday\u00a0night November 15th<\/sup>\u00a0there will be a open practice of the SAS Super Late Models along with qualifying for the Steel Heads & Crates along with qualifying heats for the A & B Hobby and Pony\/Front Wheel Drive.\u00a0 On Saturday night there will be feature events for the A & B Hobby, Pony Front Wheels Drives, Last Chance Qualifiers for the Steel Head & Crate divisions and a full SAS Super Late Model program with qualifying, PPM B Mains, and the Budweiser\/Joe Lee Johnson Memorial 50.<\/p>\n

Pit will open at\u00a02 pm\u00a0each day with drivers meeting set for\u00a06:00 pm\u00a0and hot laps to follow.\u00a0Friday\u00a0admission is $5 for grandstands & $15 for pits with Saturday\u2019s prices set at $20 grandstands and $30 pits.<\/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 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

Current Southern All Star Racing Series Top Ten Point Standings (after 10\/26\/2013) 1. Riley Hickman-1,672 (Chattanooga, TN) 2. Bret Holmes-1,490 (Munford, AL) 3. Jason Hiett- 1,176 (Oxford, AL) 4. Mark Rosner- 1,116 (Rockford, AL) 5. Mike Weeks- 1,044 (Friendsville, TN) 6. Billy Ogle, Jr.- 948 (Knoxville, TN) 7. Ray Cook- 930 (Brasstown, NC) 8. Randy Weaver- 860 (Crossville, TN) 9. William Thomas -844 (Phenix City, AL) 10. Jonathan Davenport (Blairsville, GA)- 650<\/p>\n

Current Cruise With The Champions\/DirtonDirt.com Rookie of the Year Point Standings (after 10\/26\/2013) 1. Bret Holmes (Munford, AL)- 528 2. Mark Rosner (Rockford, TN)- 398 3. Jason Hiett (Oxford, AL)-359<\/p>\n

Southern All Star Racing Series 2013 Event Winners:<\/p>\n

#1-Jared Landers-Batesville, AR (Cherokee Speedway)\u00a0March 3\u00a0#2-Randy Weaver-Crossville, TN (Cleveland Speedway)\u00a0March 9\u00a0#3-Jonathan Davenport-Blairsville, GA (East Alabama Motor Speedway)\u00a0March 16\u00a0#4-Jonathan Davenport-Blairsville, GA (Smoky Mountain Speedway)\u00a0March 23\u00a0#5-Billy Ogle Jr.-Knoxville, TN (Tazewell Speedway)\u00a0April 6\u00a0#6-Steve Casebolt- Richmond, IN (Cleveland Speedway)\u00a0May 18<\/p>\n

#7- Chris Madden-Gray Court, SC (Volunteer Speedway)\u00a0June 14<\/p>\n

#8- Chris Madden-Gray Court, SC (Smoky Mountain Speedway)\u00a0June 15<\/p>\n

#9- Randy Weaver- Crossville, TN (Talladega Short Track)\u00a0June 22<\/p>\n

#10- Ray Cook- Brasstown, NC (Cleveland Speedway)\u00a0July 13<\/p>\n

#11- Chris Wall- Springfield, LA (Magnolia Motor Speedway)\u00a0July 20<\/p>\n

#12- William Thomas- Phenix City, AL (Talladega Short Track)\u00a0July 27<\/p>\n

#13- Billy Ogle, Jr.- Knoxville, TN (Volunteer Speedway)\u00a0August 3<\/p>\n

#14- Casey Barrow (Albany Motor Speedway)\u00a0August 9<\/p>\n

#15- Ray Cook- Brasstown, NC (Needmore Speedway)\u00a0August 10<\/p>\n

#16- Billy Ogle, Jr.- Knoxville, TN (Tazewell Speedway)\u00a0September 1<\/p>\n

#17- Josh Putnam- Florence, AL (Green Valley Speedway)\u00a0September 7<\/p>\n

#18- Chris Madden- Gray Court, SC (East Alabama Motor Speedway)\u00a0September 28<\/p>\n

#19- Shane Clanton- Zebulon, GA (East Alabama Motor Speedway)\u00a0September 29<\/p>\n

#20- Randy Weaver- Crossville, TN (Talladega Short Track) October 19<\/p>\n

#21- Mike Marlar- Winfield, TN (Smoky Mountain Speedway) October 26<\/p>\n

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Upcoming Southern All Star Racing Series Events:<\/p>\n

November 16\u00a0(Saturday)- Cleveland Speedway\/Cleveland, TN- $5,000 to win (25th Annual Gobbler 50)\u00a0November 17\u00a0(Sunday)- Cherokee Speedway\/Gaffney, SC- $10,000 to win (23rd Annual Blue\/Gray 100)<\/p>\n

2013 Southern All Stars Dirt Racing Series Sponsors:<\/p>\n

*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 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, 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":"

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