Story By: RYAN DELPH / SPRING NATIONALS SERIES – SWEETWATER, TN – Schaeffer’s Oil Spring Nationals Series presented by Coltman Farms Racing and fueled by Sunoco action heats back up this Friday night, March 29 with the tour’s third-ever visit to I-75 Raceway!
After a rainy start to 2024 for the Spring Nationals, which saw only one event completed out of a scheduled season-opening tripleheader a month ago, round two of the miniseries is set for Friday at the Sweetwater, Tennessee-area venue. A $10,053 first place prize has been established for the Super Late Models out of a $31,700 total purse.
In the two previous series races at I-75 Raceway, Brandon Overton (’21) and Carson Ferguson (’23) took home the oversized check and the coveted winning trophy.
In addition to the $10,053 payday for winning the 53-lap feature, drivers will also be gunning for the $200 Fast Time Award that is being sponsored by Howard’s Premium Auto Detailing. Established in 2022 and located in Cleveland, Tennessee, Howard’s specializes in Washing, Detailing, and Coating for cars, trucks, boats, and campers.
Joining the Super Late Models on the racing card on Friday evening will be the 604 Late Model ($1,000 to win), Front Wheel Drive ($500 to win), and Street Stock ($500 to win) divisions. The pit gates and tier parking will open at 4:00pm, the grandstands will open at 5:00pm, the Drivers Meeting is scheduled for 6:30pm, and Hot Laps are slated to get underway at 7:00pm.
Friday Admission:
- Pits: Adults $40.00, Children 6-11 $20.00, Kids 5 and Under FREE
- Tier: Adults $30.00, Children 6-11 $15.00, Kids 5 and Under FREE
- Stands: Adults $25.00, Children 6-11 $10.00, Kids 5 and Under FREE
*** BRING YOUR THURSDAY TICKET FROM THE STANDS OR TIER PARKING FOR $5.00 OFF FRIDAY’S ADMISSION!
The Spring Nationals tire rule in 2024 is Hoosier Racing Tire NLMT 2, 3, 4 and American Racer Tire 44, 48, Pro3/56, Pro4. Body rules and the Droop Rule will be the same as those agreed on by both the World of Outlaws Late Model Series and the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series – among others. The entry fee will be $100.00 and transponders will be available to rent. Any driver not advancing into the feature field will receive $75.00 in tow money.
Super Late Model Purse (53 Laps): 1. $10,053, 2. $5,000, 3. $3,000, 4. $2,000, 5. $1,500, 6. $1,000, 7. $800, 8. $700, 9. $675, 10. $650, 11. $625, 12. $600, 13. $575, 14. $550, 15. $525, 16. $500, 17. $500, 18. $500, 19. $500, 20. $500, 21. $500, 22. $500 – – – $31,700 TOTAL
Ray Cook Promotions has also added a show at I-75 Raceway on Thursday evening, March 28. The 602 Late Model ($600 to win), Sportsman ($600 to win), Open Wheel Modified ($600 to win), Thunder ($250 to win), and B-Sportsman ($150 to win) classes will be in action tomorrow night along with an open practice session for all other divisions including the Super Late Models. The pit gates and tier parking will open at 4:00pm, the grandstands will open at 5:00pm, the Drivers Meeting is scheduled for 7:00pm, and Hot Laps are slated to get underway at 7:30pm.
Thursday Admission:
- Pits: Adults $35.00, Children 6-11 $15.00, Kids 5 and Under FREE
- Tier: Adults $20.00, Children 6-11 $10.00, Kids 5 and Under FREE
- Stands: Adults $10.00, Children 6-11 $5.00, Kids 5 and Under FREE
*** SAVE YOUR THURSDAY TICKET FROM THE STANDS OR TIER PARKING FOR $5.00 OFF FRIDAY’S ADMISSION!