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Volunteer Racing Series heads back to North Georgia on Sat September 4th

SOMERSET, KY (August 28, 2010)--The Volunteer Racing Series will start a three race swing of September next Saturday Night September 4th at the North Georgia Speedway in Chatsworth, GA.

This will be the third appearance of the season and tenth overall season event at the Timmy Milwood promoted facility located in Chatsworth, GA which will pay $3,000 to win / $250 to start for the winner of the 40-lapper.

Ronnie Johnson of Chattanooga, TN showed domination during the VRS/SRRS co-sanctioned event on August 14th and Johnson also claimed the May 29th VRS event. The VRS will return to North GA on the series season finale event on Sat. October 23rd for a $3,000 to win event.

There will be a complete show of practice, Time Trials, Heat Races, B-Mains and the 40-lap Main event. The VRS Late Model tire rule is as follows: Open Front, Hoosier 1600 (shoulder plated) or 55 and American Racer MD-56 on the REAR. The LM-40 will also be legal for competition in this event. It is mandatory that these tires punch 60 with the durometer before any qualifying or race. The VRS Late Model entry fee is $75.00. The Weights for the VRS are located on the Rules page of the VRS website located at www.racevrs.com .

On Saturday September 4th at North GA, the gates for the pits will open at 3:00 p.m. while Hot Laps are slated for 7:30 p.m. All times are Eastern.

For further information on the North Georgia Speedway can be viewed by calling the Speedway at (706) 695-3313 or log on to www.northgaspeedway.net . Further information on Support Classes and ticket prices can be obtained by calling the number above.

Further information can be obtained by calling the series office at (606) 219-1723 or by visiting www.racevrs.com.

After the VRS event at North GA on September 4th, the series will take a weekend off for the World 100 at Eldora (OH) Speedway before returning to Lake Cumberland Speedway in Burnside, KY for a two-night special September 17-18.

North GA Speedway VRS Purse: 1) $3000, 2) $1500, 3) $1000, 4) $850, 5) $750, 6) $650, 7) $550, 8) $450, 9) $425, 10) $400, 11) $360, 12) $350, 13) $340, 14) $330, 15) $320, 16) $310, 17) $300, 18) $290, 19) $280, 20) $270, 21) $260, 22) $250.

Current Volunteer Racing Series Championship Point Standings (after 8/21)
1. Mike Weeks-1,194 (Friendsville, TN)
2. Ross White-970 (Knoxville, TN)
3. Billy Ogle Jr.-933 (Knoxville, TN)
4. Ray Jarnigan-870 (Thornhill, TN)
5. Ronnie Johnson-742 (Chattanooga, TN)
6. Tommy Kerr-733 (Maryville, TN)
7. Aaron Ridley-640 (Chatsworth, GA)
8. Mike Marlar-544 (Winfield, TN)
9. Derek Ellis-522 (Chatsworth, GA)
10. Randy Weaver-520 (Crossville, TN)

Series Event Winners:
Ronnie Johnson-Boyd’s Speedway
Billy Ogle Jr.-Boyd’s Speedway
Ronnie Johnson-North Georgia Speedway
Justin Rattliff-Ponderosa Speedway
Justin Rattliff-Lake Cumberland Speedway
Stacy Holmes-Green Valley Speedway
Kenny Compton Jr.-Wythe Raceway
Ronnie Johnson-North Georgia Speedway
Mike Marlar-Lake Cumberland Speedway

Upcoming Events:
September 4-North Georgia Speedway-Chatsworth, GA-$3,000
September 17-Lake Cumberland Speedway-Burnside, KY-$2,000
September 18-Lake Cumberland Speedway-Burnside, KY-$3,000