(July 14, 2024) Bulls Gap, TN – Dale McDowell, hailing from Chickamauga, Georgia, continued his impressive run at Volunteer Speedway on Sunday night, securing his third consecutive Schaeffer’s Oil Southern Nationals Series victory at the track. McDowell, also a winner at “The Gap” in 2021 and 2022, led all 40 laps of the ‘Summer Sizzler’ from the outside of the front row, earning the $7,553 prize. He finished 1.553 seconds ahead of Chris Madden, who claimed second place.
Key Race Highlights
Chris Madden, starting from the sixth position, methodically advanced through the field to secure a strong second-place finish. Canadian driver Ricky Weiss, who began on the pole, maintained a solid position in the top three throughout the race, finishing third. Cory Hedgecock, piloting the Viper Motorsports #36V car, stayed in the top five and finished fourth. Brandon Overton moved up three positions to secure fifth place.
Reflections from the Winner
In Schaeffer’s Oil Victory Lane, McDowell expressed his gratitude and reflections on the race. “These wins are getting more special because, as I’m getting older, I don’t know when it’s going to be the last one,” said the 58-year-old McDowell. He thanked his team, including his brother Shane and other key partners, for their support in achieving his 14th career Southern Nationals Series victory.
Race and Event Summary
A competitive field of 24 Super Late Model cars gathered at Volunteer Speedway for the third round of the miniseries. Brandon Williams set the fastest lap during Spring Pro Precision Equipment Hot Laps, while McDowell secured Fast Time honors in qualifying with a 13.241-second lap. The race, which saw only two caution flags, was completed in just 15 minutes.
Upcoming Races
After a tripleheader weekend featuring three different winners, the Schaeffer’s Oil Southern Nationals Series will take a break on Monday, July 15. The action resumes on Tuesday, July 16, at I-75 Raceway in Sweetwater, Tennessee, where another $7,553 prize awaits the winner. Previous winners at I-75 Raceway include Cory Hedgecock and Dale McDowell.
Feature Results (40 Laps):
- Dale McDowell [2]
- Chris Madden [6]
- Ricky Weiss [1]
- Cory Hedgecock [3]
- Brandon Overton [8]
- Donald McIntosh [10]
- Pierce McCarter [7]
- Austin Smith [12]
- Shane Clanton [14]
- Camaron Marlar [18]
- Travis Fultz [5]
- Benji Hicks [11]
- Mike Benedum [17]
- Jordon Horton [13]
- Luke Morey [16]
- Kaede Loudy [9]
- Rusty Ballenger [20]
- Stacy Boles [19]
- Gavin Cowan [22]
- Scott Bloomquist [4]
- Brandon Williams [15]
- Ethan Dotson [21]
