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Roderick Charges to Second SLM Challenge Triumph In a Row

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April 7, 2018 in Fairgrounds Speedway Nashville and Southern Super Series. Closed

Nashville, Tenn — A poor qualifying effort led to a sensational charge, as Casey Roderick stormed through a stout field at Fairgrounds Speedway Nashville to win the North/South Super Late Model Challenge for the second straight year.

Roderick started 20th in a 36-car field of some of the finest Super Late Model drivers in the country, but raced his way to the front of the field in the 100-lap event.

“Man, I am so pumped,” Roderick said in victory lane. “We’ve had some bad luck with these Super [Late Model] races. It’s a brand-new race car, it had 30 laps on it when we showed up today. I just want to thank Fury Race Cars and everybody at their facility to give me the opportunity to come up to their shop and build this race car for two weeks.”

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Anderson Dances Twice with The Rattler, Ends Up Snakebit on Sunday

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March 19, 2018 in South Alabama and Southern Super Series. Closed

OPP, AL (Mar. 19, 2018) – Cole Anderson and his ATF/Gunslinger team competed in their first Rattler 250 weekend together this past weekend, finishing tenth in the pro late model on Saturday. On Sunday, a mechanical issue forced them to park the No. 97 prematurely, resulting in a 22nd place finish.

The team led by Dustin and Jamie Skinner prepared Anderson another fast car, proven by practice early in the weekend when the team charted second fastest in both of Friday’s practice sessions. Qualifying yielded similar results with Anderson clocking in fifth fastest, setting him up for a solid starting position entering the 125-lap Baby Rattler event.

At the drop of the green, Cole began working his strategy, attempting to position himself for the run to the checkered flag. He kept pace with the leaders until problems began to emerge on the No. 97, causing the car to get tight, making it hard to turn through each end of the speedway. Ultimately, he was able to wrestle the car home with a top ten finish despite the issues which arose mid-race.

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Plott Hoping for Strong Start to SSS Season at The Rattler

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March 15, 2018 in South Alabama and Southern Super Series. Closed

If there is one race and one race track that Kyle Plott is most looking forward to, it is the Rattler 250 at South Alabama Speedway. Not simply because it is the first race on the 2018 Southern Super Series calendar, but also because it is also the first major Super Late Model race that the Georgia driver competed in back in 2015.

Since that time the 4/10-mile track in Opp, Alabama has become a favorite of his. Despite battling mechanical difficulties, he has wielded strong showings at the track.

“It’s always been a good track to me. I enjoy the place and I like the way they run it.  It’s just a cool track out in the middle of nowhere,” Plott said.  “The Rattler brings out some of the best and that’s why a lot of people like it so much. A lot of people try to get out to Opp, it’s a track that’s got so much character and it’s unique compared to other ones. If you’re off just a little bit you’re going straight to the back. Really excited to see how it plays out.”

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Cole Anderson Prepared for Two-fanged Approach at Rattler 250

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March 14, 2018 in South Alabama and Southern Super Series. Closed

NORTHFIELD, MN (Mar. 14, 2018) – Not many people are keen on two-fanged approaches when dealing with rattlesnakes, yet Cole Anderson is hoping both teeth sink in for him this weekend during the Rattler 250 at South Alabama Speedway. Anderson will be racing the marquee event each night of the event, piloting both a pro late model on Saturday and a super late model on Sunday. If he succeeds, he’ll be greeted in victory lane by a genuine, live rattlesnake as is track tradition.

The attempt at a double is nothing new for Anderson, who has done it multiple times before in his career. Doing it at the Rattler with a relatively new team is the difference this weekend, as Anderson is hoping to build on the championship he earned at the World Series of Asphalt in New Smyrna Beach, Florida, nearly a month ago.

“New Smyrna went pretty decent since we ended up winning the pro late model championship and five out of the seven races,” the driver of the No. 97 Toyota said. “That was pretty special for our whole team considering it’s our home track and neither one of us had ever won a Speedweeks championship. Our run at New Smyrna definitely turned some heads and we’re looking to do the same thing at the Rattler. Even though we’ve never run a super race together, I’m confident it will begin to come to us by Sunday.

“We’ll be running the pro and the super this weekend, but obviously our main focus is the 250-lapper on Sunday,” Anderson continued. “I think we’ll have a good shot with the pro car on Saturday night, considering we’re with the same team led by Dustin and Jamie Skinner that we won with in Florida.”

Anderson has had success at South Alabama Speedway in the past, winning a Southern Super Series event there two years ago. His on-track experience and success with the team, owned by former NASCAR Camping World Truck Series champion Mike Skinner, has him pumped to travel to various tracks chasing trophies this season.

In addition to a new experience together as a team, Anderson is already noting the things which may play a factor in Sunday’s 250-lap contest.

“I’m not sure how much rubber we will lay down on Saturday to affect the racing surface, or if it will have any effect at all. It’s a bit of a coin toss,” Anderson explained. “I feel like the track is pretty sensitive to that kind of thing, I feel like usually the more rubber gets laid down, the better our car gets.”

Opening activities for the Rattler 250 weekend kick off Thursday and Friday with practice, while qualifications for the 250-lap super late model event take place on Saturday evening ahead of the pro late model feature. The 125-lap pro late model race is scheduled to take the green on Saturday night just after 7pm local time. The 250-lap super late model race, a points-paying Southern Super Series sanctioned event, takes the green at 2pm on Sunday afternoon.

For more information on Cole Anderson, visit his website at ColeAndersonRacing.com. Fans are also encouraged to follow him on Facebook (@ColeAndersonRacing), Twitter (@Cole_Anderson97), and Instagram (@cole_anderson97) for the latest updates from race weekends.

Sources: Tony Stevens/Pit Row Media

Entries Already Being Received for 42nd Rattler 250

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February 23, 2018 in South Alabama, Southern Super Series and Uncategorized. Closed

Pensacola, FL – While 2018 is not even two months old, much has already happened in the realm of Super Late Model racing. But with March fast approaching, teams are preparing for the next marquee event: The 42nd Rattler 250 at South Alabama Speedway on March 18.

While a picture with the rattlesnake is the only goal for most racers, the great race will once again serve as the starting point for the Southern Super Series presented by Sunoco championship.

Among the early entrants are the past two SSS champions, with Stephen Nasse and Donnie Wilson still on the hunt for their first Rattler victory.

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Nasse Crowned SSS Champ; Pollard Continues Five Flags Dominance

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September 24, 2017 in Five Flags and Southern Super Series. Closed

Pensacola, Fla. — A champion was crowned Saturday night at Five Flags Speedway (FL).

Stephen Nasse held on for 125 laps in the Southern Super Series presented by Sunoco finale, finishing second to race winner Bubba Pollard and securing his championship title.

“It feels good to get the Southern Super Series championship,” Nasse told Speed51.com powered by JEGS. “We could’ve been one spot better tonight, but we’ll take the overall points victory.”

Nasse struggled throughout the feature, admitting during the competition caution that he wouldn’t be in contention for a win.

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Pre-Race Notes: Chase Purdy // Five Flags Speedway – Southern Super Series

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September 20, 2017 in Five Flags and Southern Super Series. Closed
Driver: Chase Purdy
Car: No. 97 Bama Buggies Toyota Super Late Model
Sanction: Southern Super Series
Race: Blizzard Series Deep South Cranes 125
Track: Five Flags Speedway – Pensacola, Fla.
Track Description: .500-moderately banked oval
Date/Time: Saturday, September 23 – 7:00pm CT
Race Length: 125 laps
TV Coverage: None
Radio Coverage: None
Last Race Recap: The last time Chase was behind the wheel of a super late model was in the CRA Super Series at Flat Rock Speedway in Michigan. Weather changed plans to compete at Winchester Speedway over Labor Day weekend, and his NASCAR K&N Pro Series obligations have kept him busy away from his super late model. Nonetheless, Chase’s last race out in a super saw him claw through the field after a late-race incident to finish fourth at Flat Rock.

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Pollard Wrestles Away Another Lee Fields Classic Win at Mobile

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August 21, 2017 in Mobile and Southern Super Series. Closed

Mobile, Ala – Mobile International Speedway hosted its second of only two Southern Super Series presented by Sunoco events of the 2017 season Saturday night. Sixteen Super Late Models battled it out around the Alabama half-mile, but the victory came down to a wrestling match of horsepower between two strong machines.

Stephen Nasse and Bubba Pollard played a game of cat and mouse as the laps wound down in the Lee Fields Classic 150. Nasse had managed to fend off the No. 26 throughout the later stages, but a move with less than five laps to go netted Pollard his sixth victory in the race.

“I had Bubba pressuring me for about 20 to 30 laps there towards the end,” Nasse said. “It definitely made it a little tough behind the wheel.”

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Pollard in a League of His Own at Five Flags

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July 29, 2017 in Five Flags and Southern Super Series. Closed

Pensacola, Fla. — Five Flags Speedway (FL) hosted its third Southern Super Series presented by Sunoco event of the 2017 season Friday night. A talented field of 25 Super Late Model drivers made their way to the Pensacola half-mile oval, but at the end of the night it was one driver in a league of his own.
Bubba Pollard made the 125-lap race look easy as he cruised under the checkered flag, claiming his 15th career Southern Super Series win. Pollard took over the lead just before the race reached the halfway mark and never bothered looking back.

“This is actually a different race car than what we’ve been racing all year,” Pollard said. “It just goes to show you that we have good race cars. We’ve just got a really good piece right now.”

One late-race caution on lap 90 erased the gap between first and second, threatening to end Pollard’s dominating performance. Donnie Wilson would have a chance steal back the lead from Pollard as the two restarted side-by-side. The ten-lap shootout proved to be more of the same, however, as Pollard got the jump, once again running away with the show.

“I know it wasn’t the most exciting race, but I appreciate all the fans coming out,” Pollard said to a crowd of cheers. “It’s great to see this many people and I can’t thank them enough.”
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Wilson Wins SSS Rumble by the River at Montgomery

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July 2, 2017 in Montgomery and Southern Super Series. Closed
Montgomery, Ala. — Sometimes it really is better to be lucky rather than good. After Saturday night in Montgomery, Donnie Wilson wholeheartedly agrees.
Wilson, who professed to being no better than a “third or fourth-place” car for most of the event, took advantage of a late-race restart stack-up to take home the checkers in the Southern Super Series presented by Sunoco Rumble By The River 125 at Montgomery Motor Speedway in Alabama.
“We didn’t have the best car, but we were fast all night,” Wilson said. “I have been in a lot races where I had the bad luck. I was fortunate tonight to be on the good end of bad situation.”
Fifteen-year-old Chandler Smith appeared to be on his way to his first Southern Super Series win until the glass slipper came off with seven laps to go.

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Pollard Gets Last Laugh in Border Wars 250 at Anderson

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June 11, 2017 in Anderson Motor Speedway and Southern Super Series. Closed
Williamston, S.C. — Drivers from the Southern Super Series presented by Sunoco showed up in full force for the series’ inaugural visit to Anderson Motor Speedway in Williamston, South Carolina on Saturday night as they shared the spotlight with the CARS Tour for the dual-sanctioned Border Wars 250. 
SSS regulars dominated the night, grabbing eight out of the top 10 finishing spots with Senoia, Georgia’s Bubba Pollard getting the last laugh and rolling his car into victory lane following 125 laps of Super Late Model racing.
“It was fun. At the start of the race we got hung up on the outside and got freight-trained. We finally got in line around eighth.” Pollard said after the event.  “When you’ve got a good race car and a fast race car it’s hard to be patient. A lot of the tracks we run are bigger and there’s more room. This place is so tight that you have be aggressive.”

New BubbaPollard.com Launched by 51 Designs

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June 6, 2017 in Southern Super Series. Closed

SENOIA, Ga. — Bubba Pollard has a lot going on for him. The Georgian is one of the most decorated Late Model drivers throughout the last decade. He welcomed a daughter in the world during the last year. Pollard also announced, just last week, that Anderson’s Pure Maple Syrup had signed with him as a primary sponsor. And now, Pollard’s website – the home for all things Bubba Pollard – has also undergone a facelift.

The all-new BubbaPollard.com launched this week with a state-of-the-art design.

“When Anderson’s Maple Syrup signed with us we decided we wanted to represent them in the most professional way possible and that included upgrading our website,” Pollard said. “The new website looks awesome, especially for a country boy like me. I hope everyone enjoys keeping up with what our team is doing.”

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Kason Plott Gains Valuable Experience in SLM Debut

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June 6, 2017 in Five Flags and Southern Super Series. Closed

Pensacola, Florida – Nineteen-year old Kason Plott made his Super Late Model debut in the Southern Super Series this past weekend at Five Flags Speedway in Pensacola, FL. Throughout the 100-lap race, Plott gained valuable experience while fighting his way to a 14th-place finish.

“My Super Late Model debut went great. I got a lot of seat time and learned a lot,” Plott said after the race.

Following an impressive qualifying effort, Plott found himself in the redraw for the top-eight qualifiers after recording the seventh fastest lap in time trials.

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Kyle Plott Stays Consistent at Five Flags; Looks Forward to Anderson

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June 6, 2017 in Anderson Motor Speedway, Five Flags and Southern Super Series. Closed

Pensacola, Florida – Kyle Plott entered Friday’s Southern Super Series race at Five Flags Speedway (FL) looking to make gains in the championship hunt. At the end of the day, Plott did just that by continuing his consistent start to the season with another top-10 finish.

Plott qualified just outside of the top 10 and started the race at Five Flags Speedway (FL) from the 11th spot. By surviving a race of attrition and keeping his nose clean, the young driver found himself tucked in the ninth position when the checkered flag was waved.

While he was able to gain points on his competition, Plott was still left wanting more at the end of the night.

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One Plott Chasing Points, Other Making Debut at Five Flags

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May 31, 2017 in Five Flags and Southern Super Series. Closed
Kyle and Kason Plott have grown up racing together since they first started their careers in the Quarter Midget ranks. Since then, the two brothers have progressed through the racing ranks with older brother Kyle showing the path. On Friday night at Five Flags Speedway (FL), the Plotts will be competing together in the Southern Super Series presented by Sunoco for the first time.
The eldest of the two, Kyle, is a full-time competitor in the series while younger brother Kason will be making his Super Late Model debut.
Kason is making the move up from Late Model Stock Cars to Super Late Models and is fortunate to have his brother by his side for a smoother transition.

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Nasse Leads So. Super Series into Inaugural Bristol Event

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May 16, 2017 in Bristol and Southern Super Series. Closed

Pensacola, Fla. — With all the hype surrounding the inaugural Short Track U.S. Nationals, which is set to roll at Bristol Motor Speedway (TN) this Saturday and Sunday, one storyline that has passed under the radar has been the fact that all races will count towards the points championship of their respective sanctions. For the Super Late Models, it’s a bit more complicated with points being available for the ARCA/CRA Super Series, CARS SLM Tour and Southern Super Series presented by Sunoco.

On the Southern Super Series front, the consistent finishes from Stephen Nasse have put him on top of the Southern Super Series standings after the first four races of 2017. That consistency has earned him a guaranteed provisional for the race, but consistency is not on his mind heading into Bristol.  
 
“I have a problem with (racing like) that.  Obviously, I’ve been racing smarter, but I’m going to keep the same pattern I’ve had going,” Nasse said.  “I’m not going to go in and take it easy for the race. I want to win this race, it’s Bristol.  There aren’t a lot of opportunities to get there. I’m going for nothing but a win.”

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Choquette Runs Away with So. Super Series Win at Mobile

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April 30, 2017 in Mobile and Southern Super Series. Closed

Mobile, Ala. — Mobile International Speedway hosted its first of only two races on the 2017 Southern Super Series presented by Sunoco circuit Saturday evening. At the end of the 95-lap feature, it was Jeff Choquette who prevailed, besting 17 other competitors with a superior green flag run.

Choquette took over the lead from young gun Chase Purdy just under a quarter of the way through the race, never looking back.

“We struggled yesterday over at Pensacola, but it’s good to come back here and rebound,” Choquette said. “We knew we had a good car when we unloaded and we tweaked on it a little bit more.”
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Pollard Ends Drought with SSS Victory at Five Flags

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April 29, 2017 in Five Flags and Southern Super Series. Closed

Pensacola, Fla. — Twenty-seven cars were in attendance at Five Flags Speedway (FL) Friday night to kick off the Southern Super Series presented by Sunoco doubleheader weekend. Bubba Pollard dominated the latter half of the 100-lap event before parking his No. 26 machine in familiar territory: Blizzard Series victory lane.

This win has been long anticipated for Pollard who has suffered from an unusual drought throughout the early part of the 2017 season. His only victory had been the Red-Eye 100, a January race at New Smyrna Speedway (FL).

Pollard acknowledged the difficulties his team has been having and the impact it’s had on all of them.

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Gulf Coast Bonus Bucks on the Line for So. Super Series Drivers

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April 17, 2017 in Five Flags, Mobile and Southern Super Series. Closed

Pensacola, Florida – Southern Super Series presented by Sunoco racers making their way to the Gulf Coast for a doubleheader weekend on April 28-29 will have 1,000 extra reasons to finish well. Series promoter Tim Bryant has announced that there will be a $1,000 bonus on the line for the driver recording the best average finish at Five Flags Speedway (FL) and Mobile International Speedway (AL).

The doubleheader weekend will kick off on Friday, April 28 in Pensacola, Florida with 100 laps of racing at Five Flags. Racers will then make the trip to nearby Irvington, Alabama for a 95-lap affair at Mobile.

“With this being the only doubleheader on the Southern Super series schedule this year, the Gulf Coast Bonus Bucks will be a little extra incentive for the teams to compete for,” said Southern Super Series Director Tim Bryant. “While most Bonus programs are designated for the winners, this $1,000 cash award is just as likely to go to a guy who doesn’t win either night.”

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Roderick Strikes a Chord With North/South SLM Challenge Victory

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April 9, 2017 in Fairgrounds Speedway Nashville and Southern Super Series. Closed
Nashville, Tenn. — A chord was struck in victory lane with the winner of the North/South Super Late Model Challenge.  Southern Super Series presented by Sunoco driver Casey Roderick celebrated a passionate win Saturday evening as he strummed the infamous guitar trophy at Fairgrounds Speedway Nashville (TN).
“This is an emotional win for me,” Roderick said to a crowd of cheers.  “I’ve been wanting to win at Nashville for a long time; this victory was very important.”
While this is Roderick’s first victory of 2017 in a Super Late Model, his combined season winnings rise to a total of five in four different states.  Roderick couldn’t hide his enthusiasm as he shared his new stats.

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Watch North/South SLM Challenge Saturday on Speed51.com

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April 6, 2017 in Fairgrounds Speedway Nashville and Southern Super Series. Closed

Concord, N.C. — A battle will take place this Saturday at Fairgrounds Speedway Nashville (TN) and those unable to make it to the track will be able to watch live on Speed51.com. 

Super Late Model drivers from both north and south of the Mason-Dixon line will meet at the historic Tennessee speedway for the North/South Super Late Model Challenge.
 
In addition to bragging rights for each region on the line, drivers will also be battling for a $5,000 top prize during the 100-lap feature race.

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Save Money With Early Bird Discount for Bristol Pay-Per-View

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April 5, 2017 in ARCA/CRA Super Series Powered by JEGS, Bristol, CARS Tour, CRA, CRA Street Stocks, JEGS/CRA All-Stars Tour, NTSA Top Speed Modified Tour, Southern Super Series and Vore's Compact Touring Series. Closed

Concord, N.C. — The first ever Short Track U.S. Nationals at Bristol Motor Speedway (TN) draws closer with each passing day with fans all across the United States and beyond rushing to get their video tickets for the exclusive two-day race broadcast on Speed51.com. It also means that time is winding down to take advantage for a special discount offer for the event broadcast.

From now until Friday May 19, fans can purchase an “early bird” discount of $44.99 for both days of racing at Bristol on May 20 and 21. While separate video tickets for both days are available, subscribers can save up to $20 with this offer for both days of Speed51 TV’s exclusive, multi-camera broadcast. Click here to order. 

For those two days, race fans will enjoy racing from six different classes of Short Track Racing including; Super Late Models (ARCA/CRA Super Series, CARS Tour, Southern Super Series), Pro Late Models (JEGS/CRA All-Stars Tour), Late Model Stock Cars (CARS Tour), Open-Wheel Modifieds (NTSA Top Speed Modified Tour), Street Stocks (CRA Street Stock Series), and Compacts (Vore’s Compact Touring Series), all from wherever you may be.

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Eckes Focused on Dominion After Solid Finish at The Rattler

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March 21, 2017 in CARS Tour, Dominion Raceway, South Alabama and Southern Super Series. Closed

GREENVILLE, NY — Christian Eckes appeared to be one of the cars to beat Sunday at the 41st annual Rattler 250. The 16-year-old driver put his Fury Race Cars No. 15 near the top of the charts throughout the weekend, however brake issues prohibited him for contending for the win during the 250-lap race. Despite the issue, the New York driver held on for a sixth-place finish.

“The weekend started off well, but definitely did not end how we intended it to,” Eckes said. “We were so fast in the beginning but unfortunately we had zero brakes in the race. We believe it was an issue with the master cylinder but we had such a great race car.”

Eckes qualified his No. 15 machine in the fourth position and quickly made his way into the second spot just a handful of laps into The Rattler 250. He slid back to fifth position at the lap 100 break and from there worked hard to stay in the top 10 for the final 150 laps. A late charge from ninth to sixth over the final 45 laps gave Eckes a solid finish.

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Majeski Wins So. Super Series Season Opener at The Rattler

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March 19, 2017 in South Alabama and Southern Super Series. Closed

Majeski Goes Back-to-Back at The Rattler

Kinston, Ala. — The trophy looks the same. The check is for the same amount. However, Ty Majeski’s win in the 2017 Rattler 250, the season opener for the Southern Super Series presented by Sunoco, tells a vastly different story than his previous triumph.

Majeski grabbed the lead for the first time all day from Harrison Burton on a restart with just 19 laps to go on Sunday afternoon. In 2016, Majeski dominated the race, leading all but eight laps en route to his marquee win in the Deep South.

“We definitely didn’t have the car to win all day,” Majeski told Speed51.com powered by JEGS. “We were not in the race track quite where we needed to be. We weren’t the best car today, and probably shouldn’t have won. But in my opinion, those are the days that define you as a team and as a driver. When you win races you shouldn’t, they are always special.

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Kelley Joins Carswell for Run at Southern Super Series Championship

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March 13, 2017 in Southern Super Series. Closed

PENSACOLA, Fla. — Drivers hoping to contend for the 2017 Southern Super Series presented by Sunoco championship just saw their road to the title get a whole lot tougher. The Carswell Motorsports team, which fielded a championship effort for Daniel Hemric in 2013, has brought in veteran ringer Paul Kelley to pilot their No. 98 Super Late Model this season.

Kelley will drive the team’s car full-time on the Southern Super Series with hopes of a championship effort in 2017.

“Jake (Carswell) called me last week and asked me if I would be interested in driving for him,” Kelley said. “I have known Jake & Deanna Carswell for years from having driven against them and now we are teaming up for the 2017 season. Jake said they wanted to go for the championship in the Southern Super Series and that’s what we are game for.”

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VanDoorn Ready to Wrangle Rattlesnakes in Rattler Debut

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March 9, 2017 in South Alabama and Southern Super Series. Closed

PENSACOLA, Fla. — Johnny VanDoorn has done a lot of winning throughout his career, but not recently. After putting his own driving duties on the back burner for a few years to get a driver development business off the ground, VanDoorn returned to the seat last year. The 2016 season ended up being what could be defined as “tumultuous.” VanDoorn is now hoping to put all of that behind him when he makes his Rattler 250 debut at South Alabama Speedway on March 19.

The Rattler serves as the season-opening race for the Southern Super Series presented by Sunoco, and it will be VanDoorn’s season opener as well.

“This is the first time I’ll actually be racing myself,” VanDoorn explained. “I’ve been down there one time before with Erik Jones back when we were taking care of his cars in like 2011. But this will be my first trip back there in I guess six years and my first time driving it.”

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Rattler 250 to Be Broadcast on Speed51.com for Second Straight Year

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February 23, 2017 in South Alabama and Southern Super Series. Closed
One of the nation’s most unique Super Late Model races will be making its way to a worldwide audience for the second straight year.  In a partnership between South Alabama Speedway and Speed51.com, the 41st annual Rattler 250 will be broadcast live on Speed51 TV on March 18 – 19, 2017.
For the third year, the race will serve as the season-opening event for the Southern Super Series presented by Sunoco.
“The entire staff at South Alabama Speedway is really looking forward to bringing this exciting event to a national audience for the second straight year,” said John Dykes, promoter of South Alabama Speedway.  “Last year’s broadcast was a success and we’re hoping some of those people that watched will join us at the track this year.”

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#RoadToBristol: Southern Super Series Announces Criteria for Provisionals

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January 25, 2017 in Bristol and Southern Super Series. Closed

PENSACOLA, Fla. — The Short Track U.S. Nationals at Bristol Motor Speedway (TN) on May 21, 2017, is one of the most anticipated short track racing events of the 2017 season. Three different sanctioning bodies will be able to award guaranteed starting spots for the race. The Southern Super Series presented by Sunoco has decided to award its three provisionals to the top teams that participated in all four series events leading up to the Short Track U.S. Nationals.

To be eligible for the provisional starting spot, a competitor must race at the season-opening 41st Annual Rattler 250 at South Alabama Speedway, the second annual North/South SLM Challenge at the Fairgrounds Speedway Nashville in Tennessee, the first race of the season at Five Flags Speedway (FL) and the first race of the season at Mobile International Speedway (AL).

“The Southern Super Series has chosen to reward our Series regulars by awarding those spots right out of our points standings after the first four races,” stated series competition director Dan Spence. “This opens the door to anyone who competes in the first four races, even if they weren’t able to make it to Victory Lane.”

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Stout Field Ready for 2016 Season Finale at Five Flags

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September 21, 2016 in Five Flags and Southern Super Series. Closed

PENSACOLA, Fla. — The final race for the 2016 Southern Super Series and Blizzard Series at Five Flags Speedway is set to be wide open with many drivers believing they have what it takes to take home the final trophy in Pensacola before the 49th Snowball Derby.

Jeff Choquette has become a master at Five Flags in the Allen Turner Pro Late Models this season and is confident that his momentum can carry on into this coming Saturday.

“Hopefully we can carry the momentum over from the Pro and it can translate into the Super. I always think our chances are always really good we put a lot of effort into the program, I think we got a good shot no matter where we go.”

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Wilson Tames the Bear, Clinches 2016 Southern Super Series Title

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September 12, 2016 in Montgomery and Southern Super Series. Closed

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Donnie Wilson has dominated races in the past, but said it will be hard to duplicate his strong run in the Alabama 200 Sunday afternoon at Montgomery Motor Speedway.

Wilson led 183 of the event’s 200 laps en route to not only a win in the prestigious Alabama 200, but also the 2016 Southern Super Series presented by Sunoco Championship. With the win, Wilson mathematically locked up the 2016 title and a guaranteed spot in December’s 49th Annual Snowball Derby.

“I don’t know if I have ever had a car this good and been able to win with it,” Wilson said. “Today, the car was flawless .I just ran my pace the first 100 laps, and we didn’t really make any changes for the second half. I was expecting the track to change some, but it didn’t; so I just drove the heck out of it and we were able to get the win.”
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