8/11/2023
Iron-Man Late Model Series
Christian Hanger Claims Valvoline Iron-Man Late Model Southern Series Road to ‘Dega 40 at North Alabama Speedway
TUSCUMBIA, ALABAMA (August 11, 2023)– The Valvoline Iron-Man Late Model Southern Series would make its first ever visit to North Alabama Speedway in Tuscumbia, AL for the Road to ‘Dega 40 and Christian Hanger of Winchester, TN would lead thirty-nine of the scheduled forty laps to claim the victory and pick up the $5,000 payday.
The win for the 25-year-old Hanger would be his first career Valvoline Iron-Man Late Model Series victory and would come behind the wheel of a Longhorn Chassis powered by a Pro Power Race Engine with sponsorship from Brickworks, Greg Guinn Construction, Hanger’s Hardwood Flooring, Ballard’s Excavation, Mickey Stephens Septic Service, Joe Joe Dobson Skid-Steer Service, Wells Motorsports, Alexander Produce, SFP Performance Systems, and Simple Moments Photography.
The opening lap of the Road to ‘Dega 40 main event would see Rick Rickman spin in turn three and draw the only caution of the event. The official start would see Christian Hanger grab the race lead, followed by Josh Henry, Parker Martin, Josh Putnam, and Oakley Johns. Johns would take fourth on lap three and would ride to third past Martin on lap four. While Hanger would open his lead, Johns continued to roll the highside of the track and would take second from Henry on lap six. With the top three settled in at this point, Putnam would pressure Martin for fourth and would take the spot on lap nine, while Hanger would begin working lapped traffic on lap eleven. Johns would reel in race leader Hanger and the pair would begin to battle in traffic, with Johns taking the lead on lap fifteen, however, Hanger would reclaim the top spot one circuit later. Hanger would work traffic better at this point as the race reached the halfway point, while Putnam would begin to catch Henry for third. Putnam would battle with Johns and take the runner-up slot on lap twenty-five, as Hanger had extended his lead to over five seconds as the race reached the lap thirty make. Hanger would continue to work his way in and out and lapped traffic, while Putnam would chase down Johns and take the second position on lap thirty-seven. Hanger would see the checkered flag first, with Putnam and Johns completing the podium finishers, while Henry and Martin completed the top five. The remainder of the top ten finishers would be Dillon Tidmore, Billy Moyer, Sr., Booger Brooks, Brian Rickman, and Will Roland.
The next event for the Valvoline Iron-Man Late Model Southern Series will be Saturday August 12 at Talladega Short Track in Eastaboga, AL for the 6th Annual Governor’s Cup paying $10,000 to win and $500 to start.
For more information on the Valvoline Iron-Man Late Model Series, phone series promoter Chris Tilley at (828) 361-5981 or by visiting the tour website at www.IMDIRT.net (Super Late Models), www.IMOPENWHEEL.net (Open Wheel Modifieds), or by following Iron-Man Series (@CTPROMOTE) on Twitter or liking Iron-Man Racing Series on Facebook.
The Valvoline Iron-Man Late Model Series and Brucebilt Performance Parts Iron-Man Open Wheel Modified Series would like to thank the following sponsors and marketing partners for their support of the 2023 racing season: Valvoline, Zerex by Valvoline, Brucebilt Performance Parts, Hoosier Racing Tire, E-Z-GO, Sunoco Race Fuels, Bazell Race Fuels, SFP Performance Systems, MyRacePass, Impact Race Gear, XS Power Batteries, Vic Hill Racing Engines, Racecar Engineering, American Racer Tires, Keltner Contracting, Todd Steel Buildings, TW Taylor Trucking, Earnhardt Technologies Group, Weichert Realtors-Ford Brothers (Judith Dyehouse-Agent), Swafford Signs, KY Clutch, DIRTCAR Racing, Brown Haven Homes, Knowles Race Parts and Bodies, Coosa Heating and Cooling, STAKT Products, KND Safety, Chattanooga Valley Auto Parts, PopBit, Denby’s J&J Construction, Jim and Nancy Viox, Advanced Transportation, Lowe’s Tows, Reno’s Roadhouse, and Racetrack Safety Initiative.
About Valvoline™
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Official Summary of Results
Feature Results for the Valvoline Iron-Man Late Model Southern Series Road to ‘Dega 40 at North Alabama Speedway in Tuscumbia, AL on Friday August 11, 2023
- Christian Hanger-Winchester, Tenn.
- Josh Putnam-Florence, Ala.
- Oakley Johns-Hohenwald, Tenn.
- Josh Henry-Newport, Tenn.
- Parker Martin-Milledgeville, Ga.
- Dillon Tidmore-Gadsden, Ala.
- Billy Moyer, Sr.-Batesville, Ark.
- Booger Brooks-Chickamauga, Ga.
- Brian Rickman-Columbus, Miss.
- Will Roland-Jasper, Ga.
- Donald Johns-Hohenwald, Tenn.
- Jadon Frame-Winchester, Tenn.
- Dean Carpenter-Coldwater, Miss.
- Caleb Coan-Moulton, Ala.
- Matt Cooper-McKenzie, Tenn.
- Sam Seawright-Fort Payne, Ala.
- Chase Oliver-Crossville, Ala.
- Matthew Brocato-Muscle Shoals, Ala.
- Seth McCormick-Muscle Shoals, Ala.
- Shay Miller-Cullman, Ala.
- Richard Smith-Hartselle, Ala.
- Rick Rickman-Columbus, Miss.
Time of Race: 13 minutes, 55 seconds
Margin of Victory: 4.511 seconds
Yellow Flags: One (lap 1)
Red Flags: None
Lap Leaders: Christian Hanger 1-14; Oakley Johns 15; Christian Hanger 16-40
Entries: 31
E-Z-GO Time Trials Top Qualifier: Christian Hanger 13.800
SFP Performance Systems Hard Charger Award ($100 product certificate): Booger Brooks (started 17th-finished 8th-advanced 9 positions)
Provisionals: None
Todd Steel Buildings Heat Race One Finish (8 laps/top six transfer): Donald Johns, Will Roland, Seth McCormick, Booger Brooks, Chase Oliver, Caleb Coan, Cale Finley, Tom Watson, Caden Mullinax, Logan Mize, Thomas Langley
SFP Performance Systems Heat Race Two Finish (8 laps/top six transfer): Billy Moyer, Sr., Brian Rickman, Dean Carpenter, Shay Miller, Matthew Brocato, Richard Smith, Joe Denby, Ronnie Cooper, Justin Jacobs, Haden Duncan
Valvoline Iron-Man Late Model Southern Series 2023 Schedule/Results
January 6/7-Talladega Short Track-Eastaboga, AL-Ray Cook (Brasstown, NC) (Non-Points)
January 29-Boyd’s Speedway-Ringgold, GA-J.T. Seawright (Oxford, AL (Non-Points)
May 26-Ponderosa Speedway-Junction City, KY-Josh Rice (Verona, KY)
May 27-Lake Cumberland Speedway-Burnside, KY-Josh Rice (Verona, KY)
May 29-411 Motor Speedway-Seymour, TN-Cory Hedgecock (Loudon, TN)
June 17-Lake Cumberland Speedway-Burnside, KY-Josh Rice (Verona, KY)
July 3-Tazewell Speedway-Tazewell, TN-Dale McDowell (Chickamauga, GA)
August 4-Ponderosa Speedway-Junction City, KY-Michael Chilton (Salvisa, KY)
August 11-North Alabama Speedway-Tuscumbia, AL-Christian Hanger (Winchester, TN)
August 12-Talladega Short Track-Eastaboga, AL-$10,000 to win
August 26-Lake Cumberland Speedway-Burnside, KY-$15,022 to win
September 3-Tazewell Speedway-Tazewell, TN-$5,044 to win
October 6-Ponderosa Speedway-Junction City, KY-$5,000 to win
October 7-Ponderosa Speedway-Junction City, KY-$10,088 to win
November 18-Lancaster Motor Speedway-Lancaster, SC-$10,000 to win
Article Credit: Simple Moments Photography
