Southern All Stars Dirt Racing Series
Talladega Short Track
July 28, 2012
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Randy Weaver takes $3,500 in 15th Annual Michael Head Jr. Memorial at Talladega

by Chris Tilley
EASTABOGA, AL (July 28)—Randy Weaver of Crossville, TN has extended his Southern All Stars Dirt Racing Series points lead after a victory in the 15th Annual Michael Head Jr. Memorial at the Talladega Short Track in Eastaboga, AL on Saturday Night July 28th.

The two-time series champion captured his 18th series victory moving him to seventh on the all-time winners list of the 30 year-old tour. This was also Weaver’s fourth victory this season, second straight.

The Southern All Stars Dirt Racing Series will be off until Saturday Night August 18thy when the series rolls into the Cleveland Speedway in Cleveland, TN for the third appearance of the season paying $3,500 to win during the Annual Budweiser Jean Johnson Memorial.

Official Summary of Results

Talladega Short Track-Eastaboga, AL
Round #9 of 2012 Season (July 28)
Southern All Stars Dirt Racing Series Late Models

Feature Finish:
1. Randy Weaver-Crossville, TN
2. Tim Busha-Boaz, AL
3. Jason Heitt-Oxford, AL
4. Brandon Kinzer-Allen, KY
5. Ronnie Johnson-Chattanooga, TN
6. Jake Knowles-Tyrone, GA
7. Todd Morrow-East Ridge, TN
8. Shane Clanton-Fayetteville, GA
9. Terry Smith-Anniston, AL
10. Joe Armistead Jr.-LaGrange, GA
11. Jackson Hale-Southside, AL
12. Ross Martin-Talladega, AL
13. Eric Cooley-Fulton, MS
14. Dingus Griffin-Alexandria, AL
15. Shan Smith-Dade City, FL
16. Danny Peoples-Margaret, AL
17. Tim Roszell-Anniston, AL
18. Shane Tankersley-Morganton, GA
19. Doug King-Anniston, AL
20. Tom Maddox-Centre, AL
21. Matt Dooley-Brooks, GA
22. Adam Martin-Talladega, AL
23. Jason Wilson-Gadsden, AL
24. Mike Weeks-Friendsville, TN

Entries: 31
Fast Time: Tim Busha-14:127 seconds
Series Provisionals: Mike Weeks and Jason Wilson

Last Chance Race #1 Finish (Top-6 Transfer): Shane Clanton, Adam Martin, Dingus Griffin, Doug King, Matt Dooley, Shane Tankersley

Last Chance Race #2 Finish (Top-6 Transfer): Eric Cooley, Ross Martin, Shan Smith, Tom Maddox, Joe Armistead Jr., Danny Peoples

2012 Southern All Stars Dirt Racing Series Championship Point Standings: (after July 28th)
1. Randy Weaver-800 (Crossville, TN)
2. Mike Weeks-644 (Friendsville, TN)
3. Shan Smith-592 (Dade City, FL)
4. William Thomas-432 (Phenix City, AL)
5. Jake Knowles-376 (Tyrone, GA)
6. Billy Ogle Jr.-372 (Knoxville, TN)
7. Ray Cook-344 (Brasstown, NC)
8. Dylan Ames-306 (Harvest, AL)
9. Chad Ogle-304 (Sevierville, TN)
10. Skip Arp-296 (Georgetown, TN)
10. Mark Vineyard-296 (Powell, TN)

2012 Southern All Stars Dirt Racing Series event winners:
# 1-April 7-Jimmy Owens-Newport, TN (Cleveland Speedway)
# 2-April 14-Vic Hill-Mosheim, TN (Smoky Mountain Speedway)
# 3-May 5-William Thomas-Phenix City, AL (Talladega Short Track)
# 4-May 12-Skip Arp-Georgetown, TN (Cleveland Speedway)
# 5-May 26-Randy Weaver-Crossville, TN (Whynot Motorsports Park)
# 6-May 27-Randy Weaver-Crossville, TN (Magnolia Motor Speedway)
# 7-June 16-Vic Hill-Mosheim, TN (Smoky Mountain Speedway)
# 8-June 23-Randy Weaver-Crossville, TN (Talladega Short Track)
# 9-July 28-Randy Weaver-Crossville, TN (Talladega Short Track)

Upcoming Southern All Stars Dirt Racing Series events:
August 18-Cleveland Speedway-Cleveland, TN-$3,500 to win BUDWEISER JEAN JOHNSON MEMORIAL
September 2-Tazewell Speedway-Tazewell, TN-$4,400 to win BUDDY ROGERS MEMORIAL

Further information on the Southern All Stars Dirt Racing Series can be obtained by calling General Manager Lynn Acklin at (256) 509-6603 or PR/Race Director Chris Tilley at (606) 219-1723 or you can log on to the official series website at www.sasdirt.com . Also, check the Southern All Stars Dirt Racing Series on Facebook or on Twitter @SASDIRT.