For Immediate Release

CLEVELAND's S.A.S. 'SHAMROCK' PAYING $10,000 EXPECTS HEAVY HITTERS

by Steve Hixson
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (3/2/2010) -- The Cleveland (TN) Speedway is readying for the 15th edition of the annual SHAMROCK 60, Southern All-Star event. Scheduled for Saturday night, March 13th, raceteams and fans have a little over a week to prepare to make the trip, for this big event as drivers from around the country are expected to converge on the 1/3-mile clay banked facility. This year dirt Super Late Models will be vying for a $10,000 first place prize. The Spring time event has brought the best of the best to the track since 1994 when Rex Richey took the checkers. As for most wins, Scott Bloomquist has the most SHAMROCK's in his trophy room. The Mooresburg, TN, racing superstar has three victories, which is one more than Billy Moyer, Dale McDowell and Duayne Hommel. The only local Super Late Model racer to ever claim a SHAMROCK title was Ricky Holland in 2000, when he held off McDowell for his biggest career victory. The Defending Race Champion is dirt racing icon Billy Moyer of Batesville, Arkansas.

The list of racers that could be in action at Cleveland includes the three time SHAMROCK champion Bloomquist as well as his Team Zero teammate Jimmy Owens of Newport, TN, who's a multi-Cleveland Speedway S.A.S. winner. Recent BAMA BASH two-time champion Ray Cook of Brasstown, NC should be in contention as could 2009 Cleveland/S.A.S. winner Clint Smith of Senoia, GA. The 2007 SHAMROCK winner Chris Madden of Gaffney, SC; former GOBBLER champion Don O'Neal of Martinsville, IN.; Chris Wall of Holden, LA; plus many more are expected to enter the race. As for regional SLM racers looking to take the $10,000 prize, should include Randy Weaver of Crossville, Knoxville's Billy Ogle Jr. and Rick Rogers, Tommy Kerr of Rockwood, and Skip Arp of nearby Georgetown. Local area racers such as former S.A.S. Champion Jamie Perry and Kevin Gibson both of Ringgold, GA; 2009 SLM Cleveland Speedway Champion Dewayne Powell, 2009 Lucas Oil series Cleveland Speedway winner Jake Knowles, plus racers such as; Derek Ellis, Riley Hickman and Lil' John Owenby could see entrees.

The Saturday, March 13th, $10,000. to-WIN S.A.S. event will be the first of two big money events at the Cleveland Speedway in 2010. The second will come in the form of the LUCAS OIL Super Late Model touring series on Friday night, June 18th. As for the S.A.S. series their 4th and 5th events on the 2010 schedule will be contested in close proximity. Friday, March 12th the series will host a $4,000 to win race in nearby Ringgold/Chattanooga at Boyd's Speedway. The Cleveland (TN) Speedway is less than 20-miles North of Chattanooga, off I-75 in the town of Cleveland, TN. Along with the S.A.S. race, the Cleveland Speedway; LLM/Crate, A & B Hobby, Pony Stocks & FWD divisions will all be in competition. Gates open for the March 13th SHAMROCK event at 12PM in the Pits and 3PM in the Grandstands. Prices are $35 in the Pits and $20 in the Grandstands.

For more details call the track at (423)479-8574, or visit the on-line web-site at www.clevelandspeedway.com.

Race History:

2009: Billy Moyer
2008: RAINED OUT
2007: Chris Madden
2006: Scott Bloomquist
2005: Dale McDowell
2004: Patrick Duggan
2003/02: Duayne Hommel
2001: Dan Schlieper
2000: Ricky Holland
1999: Dale McDowell
1998: RAINED OUT
1997: Scott Bloomquist
1996: Billy Moyer
1995: Scott Bloomquist
1994: Rex Richey


Former Race Competitors (as far back as 2000):
Billy Moyer Batesville AR
Dale McDowell Rossville GA
Chris Madden Gaffney SC
Jeep Van Wormer Picconing MI
Billy Mayo Cleveland TN
Scott James Bright, IN
Jimmy Owens Newport TN
Johnny Chastain Murphy NC
Ronnie Lee Hollingsworth
Josh McGuire Grayson KY
Tony Knowles Tyrone GA
Ray Cook Brasstown NC
Ethan Hunter Tiger GA
Johnathan Davenport Blairsville GA
Anthony White Clinton TN
Ricky Arms Moss TN
Jamie Perry Ringgold GA
Kevin Gibson Ringgold GA
Joe Armes Petros TN
Skip Arp Georgetown TN
Brad Coffey Maryville TN
Clint Smith Senoia GA
Mike Marlar Winfield TN
Shane Clanton Locust Gorve GA
Mark Vineyard Powell TN
Ivedent Lloyd Ocala FL
Stacy Holmes Munford AL
Dewayne Powell Chattanooga TN
Brady Smith Solon Springs WI
Jackie Boggs Grayson KY
Shawn Chastain Murphy NC
Brandon Kinzer Allen KY
Jake Knowles Tyrone GA
Randy Weaver Crossville TN
Jason Smith Laurel MS
Scott Bloomquist Mooresburg TN
Earl Pearson Jr. Jacksonville FL
Todd Morrow Old Fort TN
Brad Neat Dunnville KY
Shane Tankersley Morgantown GA
Freddy Smith Seymour TN
Bobby Mayse Harrison TN
Joe Arnes Petros TN
Jeremy Clements Spartenburg SC
Marshall Green Woodstock GA
David Payne Murphy NC
Bo Shirley Gadsden AL
John Owenby Cleveland TN
Randle Chapp Troutman NC
Jeff Cooke Spartanburg SC
Scott Sexton Pigeon Forge TN
John Gill Mitchell IN
Ed Basey Augusta GA
Vic Chandler Weaverville NC
Lamar Scoggins Cleveland TN
Rodney Martin Cartersville GA
Michael England Glassgow KY
Royce Bray Hull GA
Patrick Duggan Lenior CIty TN
Vic Hill Mosheim TN
Randall Walker Oxford AL
Chris Beavers Cleveland TN
Paul Tims Georgetown TN
Terrance Nowell Phenix City AL
Mike Head Ellenwood GA
Barry Goodman Spring CIty TN
Matt Henderson Loudon TN
Duayne Hommel Newport, TN
John Jones Rock Springs GA
Steve Harrison Dayton, TN
Josh Manning Jacksonville
Jody Summerville Rome, GA
Mike Tinker Ringgold, GA
Rex Richey Ringgold, GA
Denny Slaton Rossville, GA
Mark Mears Decatur AL
Lamar Haygood Douglasville GA
Bo Moorehouse Benton TN
Kent Hicks Cleveland TN
Jay Brinkley Shelbyville TN
Russell Thomas Blue Ridge GA
John Llewellyn Knoxville TN
Ricky Holland Ooltewah TN
Dan Schleiper Sullivan WI
Danny Peoples Talladega AL
Bear Patterson Ellijay GA
Tim Dohm Charleston WV
Jeff Walker McMinnville TN
Chris Twiggs Murphy NC
Terry English Benton KY
James Cline Oxford AL
DeWayne Wilson Chattanooga TN
Jeff Walker McMinnville TN
Derrick Rainey Powder Springs GA
Jeff Smith Kings Mtn. NC
David Millians Chickamagua GA

Information:


TRACK DIRECTIONS: NE of Chattanooga on I-75 to exit 20, then 1.3 miles south 0n US 64 bypass, then .2 miles NE on US 11, then north

RACE STARTING FIELD: 24 Cars Start, Qualifying (Best of 2 Laps), Heats: 10 Laps,
"B" Main Last Chance: 12 Laps + 2 Series Provisionals determined by 2010 S.A.S. points.


Cleveland, TN: List of area Hotels:

Holiday Inn Cleveland
2400 Executive Park NW, Cleveland, TN
(423) 472-1504

Wingate Inn
110 Interstate Dr NW, Cleveland, TN
(423) 478-1212

Baymont Inn & Suites
107 Interstate Drive N.W., Cleveland, TN
(423) 339-1000

Douglas Inn & Suites
2600 Westside Dr NW, Cleveland, TN
(423) 559-5579

Applegate Inn
1857 APD 40, Cleveland, TN
(423) 479-9915

Heritage Inn
1631 Guthrie Dr NW, Cleveland, TN
(423) 478-1183

Hampton Inn
185 James Asbury Dr NW, Cleveland, TN
(423) 559-1001

Royal Inn of Cleveland
134 James Asbury Dr NW, Cleveland, TN
(423) 472-5850

Economy Inn
1501 25th St NW, Cleveland, TN
(423) 728-4551

Jameson Inns
354 Paul Huff Pkwy NW, Cleveland, TN
(423) 614-5583