11.14.20 Southern Nationals Fall Late Models Results

(November 14, 2020) Michael Page, of Douglasville, Georgia, proved to be the class of the field at Boyd’s Speedway on Saturday night by claiming a flag-to-flag $5,000 triumph in the annual running of ‘The Gobbler’ at the Ringgold, Georgia facility! Michael qualified well in Schaeffer’s Oil Fall Nationals Series time trials and later won the fast dash to secure the pole position for the 50-lap headliner. He then controlled the field throughout the contest and pulled away on a late race restart to win by a near four-second advantage over Randy Weaver, new series point leader Donald McIntosh, Austin Smith, and Heath Hindman. (MRM Racing Photos)

Michael mastered the Chattanooga-area oval to record his first career Schaeffer’s Oil Fall Nationals Series victory aboard his #18x Stinger Race Car, which was powered by an Andy Durham Racing Engine. Sponsorship for Page’s entry comes from Baird Sales & Rentals, Baird Truck & Trailer Sales, National Transportation Insurance Specialists, Schaeffer’s Oil, Modern Images, Base Racing Fuels, and T&T Trucking.

A total of 28 competitors were on hand Saturday for the Super Late Model portion of ‘The Gobbler’ weekend and Randy Weaver came out on top of qualifying with a fast lap of 14.954 seconds. Michael Page won the fast dash, while heat race victories went to Dirt Late Model Hall of Famer Ronnie Johnson and Matthew Turner. Series provisionals were awarded to Joey Standridge and Craig Greer.

The Schaeffer’s Oil Fall Nationals Series presented by Sunoco Race Fuels will conclude the 2020 season with a lucrative doubleheader on November 20-21 in the states of North Carolina and Georgia. On Friday night, Ray Cook’s Tri-County Race Track in Brasstown, North Carolina will host their second event of the fall miniseries, as the inaugural running of the ‘North Carolina State Championship’ will pay out $4,000 to the winner. The 2020 Fall Nationals tour will then wrap up with the rain-postponed ‘Billy Clanton Classic’ on Saturday at Senoia Raceway in Senoia, Georgia, which boasts a hefty $10,000 windfall.

For more information on the Schaeffer’s Oil Fall Nationals Series presented by Sunoco Race Fuels, please point your Internet browser to www.SouthernNationalsSeries.com or feel free to call series promoter Ray Cook at 828-360-5353. You can also follow us across social media platforms on facebook.com/southernnationalsseries and on Twitter @sonationals.

The Fall Nationals Series would like to thank all of our 2020 marketing partners including: Schaeffer’s Oil & Specialized Lubricants, Sunoco Race Fuels, American Race Tires, Delph Communications, E-Z-GO, Arizona Sport Shirts, Capital Race Cars, Collins Signs, DirtonDirt.com, FK Rod Ends, Hoosier Racing Tire, Keyser Manufacturing, MasterSbilt Race Cars, RockAuto.com, Wiles Driveshafts, Vic Hill Racing Engines, The Steering Buddy, Knowles Race Parts & Bodies, Coosa Heating & Air, The Joie of Seating, and DirtCarLift.com.

Schaeffer’s Oil Fall Nationals Series presented by Sunoco Race Fuels
Race Summary
The Gobbler
Saturday, November 14, 2020
Boyd’s Speedway – Ringgold, Georgia

Schaeffer’s Oil Feature Finish (50 Laps):
1. (1) Michael Page $5,000
2. (2) Randy Weaver $2,500
3. (4) Donald McIntosh $1,600
4. (5) Austin Smith $1,200
5. (3) Heath Hindman $900
6. (10) John Ownbey $700
7. (6) Todd Morrow $675
8. (11) Justin Shipley $650
9. (9) Landon Bagby $625
10. (14) Casey Turman $600
11. (20) Justin Owens $580
12. (13) Dillon Tidmore $560
13. (16) Andy Picklesimer $540
14. (19) Matt Dooley $520
15. (15) Stacy Boles $500
16. (24) Craig Greer $480
17. (8) Matthew Turner $470
18. (7) Ronnie Johnson $460
19. (12) Jordan Rodabaugh $450
20. (18) Tommy Taylor $450
21. (23) Joey Standridge $450
22. (21) Mark Page $450
23. (22) Craig Scott $450
24. (17) Scott Shelton $450

Entries: 28
Lap Leaders: Michael Page (1-50)
Cautions: 4 (Lap 15 for a spinning Scott Shelton, Lap 27 for a slowing Jordan Rodabaugh, Lap 27 restart for multi-car incident, and Lap 45 for a spinning Craig Greer)

FK Rod Ends Time Trials:
Fast Time Overall: Randy Weaver 14.954
Group A: Randy Weaver 14.954
Group B: Heath Hindman 15.120

E-Z-GO Dash Finish (All Cars Transfer): 1. Michael Page, 2. Randy Weaver, 3. Heath Hindman, 4. Donald McIntosh, 5. Austin Smith, 6. Todd Morrow

Sunoco Race Fuels Heat Race #1 Finish (Top Eight Transfer): 1. Ronnie Johnson, 2. Landon Bagby, 3. Justin Shipley, 4. Dillon Tidmore, 5. Stacy Boles, 6. Scott Shelton, 7. Matt Dooley, 8. Mark Page, 9. Joey Standridge, 10. Glenn Vanover, 11. Eddie Brown

American Racer South Heat #2 Finish (Top Eight Transfer): 1. Matthew Turner, 2. John Ownbey, 3. Jordan Rodabaugh, 4. Casey Turman, 5. Andy Picklesimer, 6. Tommy Taylor, 7. Justin Owens, 8. Craig Scott, 9. Wesley Scott, 10. Craig Greer, 11. Scott Hall (DNS)

Series Provisionals: Joey Standridge, Craig Greer

Current Schaeffer’s Oil Fall Nationals Series Point Standings (after November 14, 2020):
1. Donald McIntosh – 754
2. Joey Standridge – 612
3. Stacy Boles – 591
4. Vic Hill – 564
5. David Payne – 560
6. Dale McDowell – 388
7. Pierce McCarter – 368
8. Michael Chilton – 352
9. Craig Greer – 334
10. Mike Marlar – 200
11. Brandon Overton – 200
12. Michael Page – 200
13. Randy Weaver – 196
14. Shane Clanton – 196
15. Austin Kirkpatrick – 196
16. Ryan King – 196
17. Aaron Guinn – 194
18. Dakotah Knuckles – 192
19. Austin Smith – 192
20. Ricky Weiss – 192

Upcoming Schaeffer’s Oil Fall Nationals Series Schedule Dates:
Friday, November 20 – Tri-County Race Track (Brasstown, North Carolina)
$4,000 to win, $400 to start
Previous Winners: Brandon Overton (’19 & ’20)

Saturday, November 21 – Senoia Raceway (Senoia, Georgia)
$10,000 to win, $500 to start
Previous Winners: Ashton Winger (’19)