COCHRAN, GA – Cochran Speedway is gearing up for the
2016 season finale, the $10,000-to-win Gobbler 100 for the Southern Thunder
Late Model Series on November 24, 25 and 26.
There will also be extra laps and extra cash in all of the Cochran
Speedway Weekly Divisions that include Jr. Enduro, Bomber, Pure Stock, Super
Street/Hobby, and Limited Late Model Sportsman.
The
Southern Thunder Late Model Series will compete for the largest purse in its
history, featuring the top dirt late model drivers from six different states. The series will also crown its 2016 points
champion at the Gobbler 100 at Cochran Speedway on November 24, 25 and 26, as just
a few points separate the top five drivers in the series’ point standings.
“We’re
very excited about the event coming up at Cochran Speedway on November 24, 25
and 26,” Southern Thunder Late Model Series Founder and Director Ben Sumner
said. “It’s going to be a great weekend
of racing and in addition to the largest purse in the history of the Southern
Thunder Late Model Series; it will be a championship event as well.”
Track officials have stated that competitors
can also use the economical all-aluminum Chevrolet Performance CT525 Engine
based on the production LS3 Engine that comes in the Chevrolet Corvette,
Chevrolet Camaro, and Chevrolet SS available at Chevrolet dealerships worldwide.
NeSmith
Chevrolet, Buick, GMC in Claxton, GA is a major sponsor at Cochran Speedway and
has the Chevrolet Performance CT525 Engine in stock for $9,950 that includes
the turn-key starter kit with free next day delivery.
Cochran
Speedway has received a lot of attention in the Southeastern dirt track racing
community since the Martin Family purchased the facility three years ago. There have been extensive renovations and
improvements to the facility that has created an entirely new atmosphere for
fans and competitors alike.
Most recently, Cochran Speedway Owner Chris Martin
brought in a new type of dirt for the track surface for the Georgia State
Championship Races at Cochran Speedway that were held on October 22. After drivers praised Martin for making a
gutsy call to put new clay down before a big race, he is now looking to do more
of the same for the Gobbler 100.
“I
was very nervous about the new clay, but now I feel very confident that it’s
going to be the right move to give our drivers and fans a great place to race
and see some side-by-side racing,” Martin said.
“We have already begun working on the track and getting it ready for the
Gobbler 100. We will be adding additional
dirt and banking in the turns and I think we’re on our way to having the best
dirt racing surface in the South.”
In
addition to NeSmith Chevrolet, Cochran Speedway would also like to thank its
other fine sponsors for the Gobbler 100.
They include Mike Brooks Flooring, Five-Star Hyundai, Home Furniture
Mattress, Southway Crane, Heartland EMS, Sunoco Race Fuels, Dublin Tire
Company, Last Air Electrical, Mule Hide Products, and Extreme Racing Engines.
Cochran
Speedway is located at 241 Jim Wimberly Road, Cochran, GA 31014.
For more information call 478-456-4036, or visit the Cochran Speedway
web site at www.cochranspeedway.com. You can also like their Facebook page at
Cochran Motor Speedway.
NeSmith Chevrolet, Buick, GMC of
Claxton, GA is the Official Track Sponsor of Cochran Speedway. NeSmith Chevrolet, Buick, GMC is the
Southeast’s number one GM Powertrain and Performance Dealer 16 years running,
with free delivery anywhere in the Southeast.
Many Cochran Motor Speedway competitors purchase their Chevrolet
Performance $5,795 604 and $3,495 602 Circle Track Engines from NeSmith
Chevrolet, Buick, GMC of Claxton, GA. To
place an order, call 1-877-497-3624.
NeSmith Chevrolet, Buick, GMC is also the Home of No Hassle Buying of
any vehicle in their large inventory that you can see on their web site at www.nesmithnow.com.
Also providing Sponsorship for 2016 at Cochran Speedway are Mike Brooks
Flooring, Five-Star Hyundai, Home Furniture Mattress, Southway Crane, Heartland
EMS, Sunoco Race Fuels, Dublin Tire Company, Last Air Electrical, Mule Hide
Products, and Extreme Racing Engines.
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Prepared by Roby Helm, Helm Communications,
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