Weaver claims Southern Nationals win at Boyd's

RINGGOLD, Ga. - Randy Weaver of Crossville, Tenn. took the lead from Dale McDowell on lap 17, and went on to win Saturday night's March Meltdown for the Southern Nationals Bonus Series at Boyd's Speedway in Ringgold, Ga., taking home the $4,000 pay day in the process.

McDowell and Jason Hiett brought the 23 car field to the green flag, as McDowell powered to the front in the early laps. Weaver would slip past second place driver Hiett on the first lap to secure the runner up position.

By lap 10, heavy traffic was in front of McDowell, allowing Weaver to close. Weaver would make the move to the lead on lap 17.

The first of only two yellow flags would wave on lap 18 when Jason Croft brought his slowing machine to a stop on the front stretch, ending his night

On the restart, McDowell clipped the rear of Weaver's car sending McDowell spinning in turn four from the second position. Weaver would hold the lead for the final restart with Hiett, Donald McIntosh, and Bub McCool in tow.

With five laps to go, McIntosh moved to second a spot he would hold until the finish. Meanwhile, up front, there was no catching Weaver as he drove away for the win. McIntosh finished second, with Hiett in third, McCool in fourth and David Payne in fifth.

The Southern Nationals Bonus Series will be back in action Friday night at the Tri-County Race Track in Brasstown, N.C.

For more info, visit SouthernNationalsSeries.com.

Southern Nationals Bonus Series
Boyd's Speedway - Ringgold, GA
Race Results - March 21, 2015

1. Randy Weaver
2. Donald McIntosh
3. Jason Hiett
4. Bub McCool
5. David Payne
6. Mike Tinker
7. Riley Hickman
8. Billy Ogle, Jr.
9. William Thomas
10. Derek Ellis
11. Austin Smith
12. Ryan Gifford
13. Nick Latham
14. John Ownbey
15. Chad Ogle
16. Jerry Coffman
17. Dylan Ames
18. Dusty Carver
19. Dale McDowell
20. Jason Welshan
21. Jason Croft
22. Chris Wilson
23. Stacy Boles