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Message started by LMR on 06/04/13 at 8:00pm

Title: Carolina Clash Set to Heat up June with Three Races in Eight Days
Post by LMR on 06/04/13 at 8:00pm

Carolina Clash Super Late Model Series
June 4, 2013
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Carolina Clash Set to Heat up June with Three Events in Eight Days
First Stop At Fayetteville Motor Speedway to pay tribute to Coca-Cola Representative Mr. Al Lucas on June 8, 2013

By Mark Huey, Carolina Clash PR
FAYETTEVILLE, NC (June 4) - On June 8, 2013, Fayetteville Motor Speedway and the stars of the Carolina Clash Super Late Model Series will pay tribute to Coca-Cola soft drink representative Mr. Al Lucas, who spent many decades serving the Cape Fear region communities and cities, including bringing the title name of the Fayetteville Motor Speedway Late Model Division as the Coca-Cola Late Models.

Fayetteville Motor Speedway public relations official and Carolina Clash Series Hall of Fame member and historian and long-time friend of the Lucas family, Mr. Larry Long noted that Mr. Lucas was very instrumental in bringing the Coca-Cola scoreboard to Fayetteville Motor Speedway.

"Al Lucas was a true race fan. He was named the 'Best Coca-Cola representative on the eastern-side of the Mississippi River.' Mr. Long also noted that Al Lucas was a large patron of Fayetteville Motor Speedway and supported Carolina Crown winner and multiple-time Carolina Clash winner Scott Autry when he began racing in the Mini-Stock Four Cylinder division. He also supported Fayetteville native David Taylor, who is also a long-time supporter of the Carolina Clash series.

"Al Lucas was a huge reason the Fayetteville Motor Speedway had a points-fund that paid all divisions for running for weekly points. He definitely was a dedicated race fan and he loved the sport. From asphalt to dirt, Al was the man. He bought trophies, supported racetracks, racers, and fans. He was an all-around great patron of Cumberland County's dirt faithful."

Thomas Pope of the Fayetteville Observer posted a blog about this great man, where he stated that "the man didn't just like racing, the man was nuts about it!" The entire blog can be viewed at http://blogs.fayobserver.com/fullthrottle/March-2012/Local-racing-loses-another-true-friend.

Chris Jacobs of the Fayetteville Observer also posted a great story about Al Lucas and can be viewed at http://www.fayobserver.com/articles/2012/03/18/1163501?sac=

"Coca-Cola was his job and he was fiercely loyal," is a line taken from that story written about Mr. Lucas.

Mr. Lucas passed away in March 2012 and this race will be the second event dedicated to the Wade, NC resident. The first annual Al Lucas Coca-Cola Carolina Clash Memorial Race was held on June 9, 2012 at Fayetteville Motor Speedway which was won by 5-time series champion and the winningest driver all-time at FMS - Ricky Weeks.

Tim Allen of Kannapolis, NC started out the 2013 season with a tremendous roar, scoring and win at the Ed Gibbons Memorial Race in March. However, Allen has faced serious adversity since that win with three straight races having problems on his #17 Gray Motorsports machine.

As the summer months heat up and carry over into the fall, the Carolina Clash has plans to run two more events at Fayetteville. On August 17th, the third-annual "Shirley Autry Memorial Race" and the final round of the JE Pistons by Roush-Yates Performance Products Countdown to the Cup Event in October.

The Carolina Clash drivers are more than ready to return to action, as they have been idle since May 11, when Jonathan Davenport captured his second Carolina Clash win at Cherokee Speedway. Davenport has had a remarkable season thus far around the country, as his new race partnership with AES/Steve Cooke Racing has looked very impressive over the first half of the year.

Following the June 8 race at Fayetteville, the series moves to the piedmont region of South Carolina for the return of Carolina Clash racing at the Laurens County Speedway on Tuesday night, June 11, 2013. Laurens County hosted multiple events from 2002 - 2006. This will be the 33rd annual running of the Laurens County Shrine Race. Billy Hicks won the first ever Carolina Clash event at Laurens County Speedway, which has hosted 11 events all-time.

Finally, to wrap up the Spring Closeout, the series races down Interstate 77 in South Carolina to exit 65, where the I-77 Speedway of Richburg, SC will play host to the second event of the series at the 4/10 mile oval on June 15, 2013.

Ricky Weeks has captured the most checkered-flags at Fayetteville Motor Speedway with Carolina Clash than all active Clash drivers. Weeks has carded eight wins all-time since 2001. He enters this race as the most recent series winner, picking up his 38th career Carolina Clash victory at Fayetteville last year in this event. Weeks and Dennis Franklin each have two wins at Laurens County with Carolina Clash racing. Roffers has the only win at I-77 Speedway (SC).

Other Carolina Clash regulars who have taken victories from Fayetteville include: Luke Roffers (5), Dennis Franklin (3), Scott Autry (2), Tim Allen (2), Dustin Mitchell (1), and Gary Mabe (1).

The 2013 Rookie Class features a few familiar faces to Clash racing in eastern NC, none of which has ever carded a Carolina Clash win. Louisburg, NC driver Damon Kotke and Statesville, NC driver Kyle Pierce are each competing for the Rookie-of-the-Year honors in 2013. Kotke currently leads the rookie standings, having scored several impressive top ten finishes in 2013. Kotke has been a strong top ten competitor at Fayetteville over the previous two seasons, while Pierce is hoping that a strong second-place finish at an unsanctioned event at 311 Speedway in May will help turn his season in the right direction.

Roush Yates Performance Parts representatives Angela Jensen and Mike Alvarez have provided three more gift certificates to the fastest qualifier, the 11th place finisher, and the last place finisher.

R2C Performance has returned to support the Carolina Clash series. Representative Tim Habiuk has provided gift certificates to be distributed at this event. Safety-Kleen of St. Paul's, NC has provided products to be distributed to the Hard Charger of the Race for each of the previous events in the 2013 season and those will distributed at Fayetteville.

In addition to the Carolina Clash Super Late Models, the Fayetteville racing program will include weekly racing in Open Wheel Modified, Super Street, Pure Stock, and U-Car. Pits open at 3 PM. with grandstands opening at 4 PM. and racing at 7 PM. For additional information contact Larry Norris at 910-890-1866.

Fayetteville Motor Speedway is located in Fayetteville, North Carolina off Interstate 95 at Exit 44 @ Claude Lee Rd. Follow the signs around to Doc Bennett Rd., then to the speedway!
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Title: Carolina Clash Returns to Laurens County Speedway
Post by LMR on 06/04/13 at 8:04pm

Carolina Clash Super Late Model Series
June 4, 2013
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Carolina Clash Returns to Laurens County Speedway for Shrine Race on Tuesday, June 11, 2013
Race #7 of the 2013 season is a return to a former mainstay on the Carolina Clash circuit since 2006

Mark Huey, Carolina Clash PR
LAURENS, SC (June 4) - The Carolina Clash Super Late Model Series will sanction the running of the 33rd Annual Laurens County Shrine Race next Tuesday Night June 11, 2013 at the historic Laurens Speedway. The event's motto sums up what Tuesday night will be about: "Strong cars run so weak legs can walk". ALL PROCEEDS from the race will directly benefit the Shriner's Children's Hospital system. This event will be the largest race held at the Laurens Speedway this year.

Known as "The Darlington of Dirt Tracks", Laurens Speedway is one of the toughest tracks in the Carolinas. The high banked, 3/8 mile oval is known for its speed, action and close racing. The Laurens Shrine race has always been a favorite among local and regional drivers. Clover, SC driver Ross Bailes and Toccoa, GA champion Casey Roberts have claimed the previous two races, and each put on a dominating display in front of a stellar field and record crowd.

This annual charity event has developed quite a history and a strong following over the years. Several drivers who are members of the National Dirt Late Model Hall of Fame (Freddy Smith, Buck Simmons, Ronnie Johnson, and Steve Francis) have the Laurens County Shrine Race trophies. The most prolific event winner is Hall of Famer Mike Duvall who holds more wins than any other driver with an impressive 8 Shrine victories. Past winners include Freddy Crawford, Bill Morgan, John Pursley, Dennis Franklin, Rex Richey, Chris Madden, C.L. Pritchett, Ricky Weeks, HotRod Lamance, Randall Jordan, and Frank Coates.

The Shriner's Hospitals for Children is a one-of-a-kind international health care system dedicated to improving the lives of children by providing specialty pediatric care, innovative research and outstanding teaching programs. Children up to the age of 18 with orthopedic conditions, burns, spinal cord injuries and cleft lip/palate are eligible for admission and receive all care in a family-centered environment at no financial obligation to patients or families. This will mark the 33rd year that the Laurens Speedway have handed their keys to their 3/8ths mile facility over to the Laurens County Shrine Club.

"Our race fans and teams have always been such strong supporters of the Shriners. This event raised over a half of a million dollars through the first thirty years. We can't stress enough how important events like this are to the Shriners Hospital. We appreciate everyone's support and we look forward to having a good show for them on June the 11th." said Dennis Nabors who is the President of the Laurens County Shrine Race Committee and Speedway promoter. Fans are encouraged to get there early for best seating.

Tuesday night's will feature a 40 lap super late main event that will pay $3,500 to the winner and $300 to start. These drivers and many more are expected to be on hand vying for the top prize.

The 33rd Annual Laurens County Shrine Race will also feature racing in these regular Laurens County Speedway divisions: SECA Crate Late Models for $1,000 to win, Limited Late Models, Hobbies, Super Stock Fours & Front Wheel Drive. Pit Gates open at 5:00 PM EST and Grandstands will open at 6:00 PM EST. Racing is set to begin promptly at 8:00 PM.

The Laurens County Speedway is a located on Racetrack Road in Laurens, SC just off SC Highway 127 Bypass on 435 Racetrack Road. For more information about the speedway or rules for support divisions visit the website at www.laurensspeedway.com or you can contact Laurens County Speedway at (864) 984-2427 or track promoter Dennis Nabors at (864) 923-0004.

For information on the Carolina Clash series, please visit us online at www.carolinaclash.com and like us on Facebook.