April 23
Smoky Mountain Speedway,
Maryville, TN
Sanction: Southern All Star Series (WIMZ Rockin' with the Stars 40) - $5,000
Information provided by: Richard Allen, series and staff reports (last updated April 24, 9:24 am)
Marlar earns $5,000 victory at Smoky Mountain
WIMZ Rockin' with the Stars 40
- Mike Marlar
- Skip Arp
- T.J. Reaid
- Riley Hickman
- Tommy Kerr
- Chris Ferguson
- Dylan Ames
- Derek Ellis
- Eric Wells
- Shanon Buckingham
- Dennis Franklin
- Brad Skinner
- Jake O'Neil
- James Kelso
- Jim Rogers
- Robby Moses
- Billy Ogle Jr.
- Roger Best
- Bobby Giffin
- Dusty Carver
- Casey Roberts
- Jeff Wolfenbarger
- Mark Douglas
- David Crabtree
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Mike Marlar won the WIMZ Rockin' with the Stars 40 in Maryville, Tenn.
What won the race: Polesitter Mike Marlar of Winfield, Tenn., took the lead from the start and never looked back, leading the entire 40-lap feature event to outrun third-starting Skip Arp of Georgetown, Tenn., for the $5,000 payday at Smoky Mountain Speedway.
Key notes: Marlar collected his third career Southern All Stars Dirt Racing Series victory; his previous came Oct. 26, 2013, at Smoky Mountain. ... Runner-up Skip Arp piloted a No. 128 machine. ... The feature was slowed by three cautions. ... Jeff Wolfenbarger spun on lap six. ... While yellows fell on lap 12 and again on lap 12 for Jim Rogers. ... Casey Roberts retired running fifth.
On the move: Tommy Kerr of Maryville, Tenn., charged from his 10th to finish fifth.
Winner's sponsors: Marlar's Ronnie Delk-owned Capital Race Car has Cornett power and is sponsored by Delk Equipment Sales, RS Trading and GW Performance.
Points chase: Entering the weekend, Roberts led over Brandon Overton, who did not enter at Smoky Mountain.
Car count: 27
Fast qualifier: T.J. Reaid
Time: 16.316 seconds
Polesitter: Mike Marlar
Heat race winners: Mark Douglas, Dennis Franklin
Next series race: April 30, Talladega Short Track (Eastaboga, AL) $4,000
Editor's note: Results and race details are unofficial.
