Carolina Speedway Set For SECA Bonus Race At 14th Annual Skyler Trull Memorial

Carolina Speedway will roar back to life this weekend and kick off its 2014 season with the 14th Annual Skyler Trull Memorial. Always a storied and memorable event, this year's rendition of “The Skyler Trull” will also include a $2000 to win SECA late model Bonus Race. The SECA Bonus Race is designed to give promoters the potential to draw in cars that often race at other speedways. The race will provide each SECA member that is in attendance with 10 additional bonus points toward the Chevrolet Performance Weekly Championship presented by City Chevrolet.

“These points will be critical once we get down to the end of the year. If you were to lose a championship by 9 points and you skipped a bonus race, it could indeed cost you a championship. Our members know the program and understand how the process works. We are extremely pleased to be tied into this special event and we expect another stellar turnout” stated SECA official Timmy Mcabee.

Known as "The Action Track", the Gastonia, NC speed plant is no stranger to big events. The Skyler Trull is just one of several marquee events planned for 2014 along with the Gaston County Shrine Race, King of The Carolinas, & Bill Hendren Memorial.

“We are planning a big year for our fans and drivers at Carolina Speedway. Our crowd is always dynamic from the drop of the green until the last checkered flag falls. Starting the year off with a 2 day show like the Skyler Trull Memorial is exactly what our drivers want and fans deserve. This year's card includes Carolina Clash, SECA late models, DirtCar UMP modifieds, and the rest of our faithful support divisions. We can't wait to reunite with our race family this weekend and I am confident this will be our best Skyler Trull Memorial ever!" Clint Elkins Promoter of Carolina Speedway

Friday Night (Gates open at 5:00pm with Racing at 8:00pm)
Renegades, Four Cylinders, Front Wheel Drives, & UMP Modifieds

Saturday Night (Gates open at 4:00pm with Racing at 7:00pm) Street Stocks, UMP Modifieds, SECA Late Models, & Carolina Clash Super Late Models

For more information please visit www.carolinaspeedway.net or www.secaracing.com

Partners of SECA include: City Chevrolet, Hoosier Racing Tires, Collins Signs, Ivey Construction, Upstate Whole Sale Cars, Insane Racing Graphics, RockAuto.com, Heintz Performance, Ellison Racing Engines, Kenny Lamb Racing Engines, Carolina Racing Supply, Big A's Custom Graphics, Thomas Clarke Performance, Velocita, Gable Automotive, Pro-Comp Machines, & ARbodies

A 1st Time SECA Winner & New Track Record Highlight SECA's Opening Weekend At Cherokee

Driving the #75 machine of John & Wesley Page, Ross Bailes piloted his way to victory Sunday afternoon at Cherokee Speedway. Bailes, the winner of the 1st heat race on Saturday, vaulted to the lead on lap 1 just ahead of Ron Parker (winner of heat 2). Bailes was flawless until an early restart where he was called for firing too early. This moved the 75 back to the 2nd row and Timbo Mangum assumed the point.

The leaders raced their way through traffic as Ross stalked the T1 car of Mangum lap after lap around the 3/8 mile oval. Entering turn three 3 after the halfway point, Bailes was able to dive to the inside of Mangum to take the lead and never look back. Mangum's impressive run led to a solid runner up finish over hard chargers Parker, Ivey, and Smith.

“This was our first SECA win and it’s great to win our first time out", stated Bailes. "The credit goes to David, Wesley, and everyone that has worked on this car. Their work really showed up today! Timbo, Trent, and Ron were fast all weekend but luckily we were in the right place at the right time with the traffic.”

In addition to kicking off 2014 with a solid Top 5 performance, Ivey's Fast Qualifying performance on Saturday delivered a new Cherokee Speedway track record on the recently resurfaced clay oval.

The 2014 Championship chase is officially underway as Bailes will lead everyone into Carolina Speedway this weekend for the prestigious $2000 to win Skyler Trull Memorial.

Cherokee Speedway March Madness Top 5

1) Ross Bailes
2) Timbo Mangum
3) Ron Parker
4) Trent Ivey
5) David Smith

For more information about SECA please go to www.secaracing.com

Partners of SECA include: City Chevrolet, Hoosier Racing Tires, Collins Signs, Ivey Construction, Upstate Whole Sale Cars, Insane Racing Graphics, RockAuto.com, Heintz Performance, Ellison Racing Engines, Kenny Lamb Racing Engines, Carolina Racing Supply, Big A's Custom Graphics, Thomas Clarke Performance, Velocita, Gable Automotive, Pro-Comp Machines, & ARbodies

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