Tanner Strikes Gold at Black River Debut!

Tanner earned the trophy and $1000 payday in winning fashion this past Saturday night at the Black River Race Park in Poplar Bluff, Missouri after driving from last to first in both the b-main and the feature. The PCRA-sanctioned event saw thirty-two entrants in the late model division.

The night started perfectly as Tanner was running in the third position in his heat and chasing down the leaders. Halfway through the race, however, the ignition wire came loose and shut off power to the entire car. Tanner tried his best to get the car to refire, but ultimately had to be pushed back to the pits and forfeit the qualifier race.

Upon getting the problem squared away soon after, the #19B lined back up for the last chance b-main. He would have his work cut out for him starting in the back… or so everyone though. Tanner made quick work of the field and was leading by the end of the race. He went on to win by nearly a straightaway, locking him into the feature.

Tanner continued his dominance in the main event. Starting in the eighteenth position, he slowly made his way to the front while the #F1 of Jeff Floyd pulled away in the lead. Soon enough he broke into the top ten and was beginning to reach the top five. Near lap fifteen, one of Jeff Floyd’s tires began to lose air pressure. Just as the caution waved on lap eighteen for a spun car, Tanner made his way into the top three and was gaining steam. When the twenty-five lap race restarted, Tanner surpassed the second place car and soon took the lead over the #F1. He would continue his lead and even pull away until the checkers waved.

On Sunday, Tanner got back behind the wheel of his #96 car at Clarksville Speedway in Clarksville, Tennessee. He picked up the win in his heat after starting fourth and finished second in the feature behind his dad.

Tanner’s plans for this weekend are to compete at Tri-City Speedway in Pontoon Beach, Illinois.

For info on Black River Race Park, visit www.blackriverracepark.com.

For info on Clarksville Speedway, visit www.clarksvillespeedway.com.

Another Second Place at TNR

Among 40 other competitors seeking the same prize, Tanner was unsuccessful at qualifying for the 26 car WoO main event at Bluegrass Speedway on April 30th.

On May 6th, Tanner returned to Tennessee National Raceway with the #19B Crate car. He won his heat race and started pole in the feature. Tanner soon fell victim to the #18 of Matt Odeneal and would finish in the runner-up position.

This weekend, Tanner plans on making his debut at the newly re-opened Black River Race Park in Poplar Bluff, Missouri with the PCRA Crate series and their two-night event. Both Friday and Saturday pays $1000 to win.

Then on Sunday, the #96 will make its return to Clarksville Speedway.

For info on Bluegrass Speedway, visit www.bluegrass-speedway.com.

For info on Tennessee National Raceway, visit www.racetn.com.

Two More Runner-Ups : Win on the Horizon

Due to a rainout for the scheduled stop at Malden Speedway, Tanner decided to visit Tennessee National Raceway for the first time in 2011 to pilot the Greg’s Sawmill owned #19B on Friday night. He pulled a close second after starting fourth in the feature.

The following night, Tanner continued his successful run in the Super Late Model division with his first 2011 start at Thunderhill Raceway in Summertown, TN. The SRRS sanctioned event presented a $3000 payday to the winner of the feature.

In qualifying, he placed third overall to earn a second row start in the 40-lap main event. Tanner would eventually cross the checkers in second place with Terry following up in fourth.

Tanner plans on contending with the World of Outlaws this Saturday, April 30th as they are set to invade Bluegrass Speedway in Bardstown, Kentucky during the 9th Annual My Old Kentucky Home WoO Shootout for $10,000 to win.

For info on Tennessee National Raceway, visit www.racetn.com.

For info on Thunderhill Raceway, visit www.thunderhillracing.com.

One-Two for the E’s at Clarksville

Tanner and the team had a change of plans this past weekend. Due to Thunderhill’s rainout and Tennessee National being pushed to Sunday, they opted to just compete at Clarksville Speedway on Saturday night.

After pulling a 12.3s qualifying time, he would start and maintain his fourth place position in the dash to start second row outside in the feature. He pedaled his way up to second behind his dad to bring home a one-two finish for the 96 team.

Tanner plans on returning to Malden (MO) Speedway on Friday for the first time this season behind the wheel of the Greg’s Sawmill owned #19B Crate car. Then, on Saturday, he will enter the make-up race with the SRRS Late Model Series at Thunderhill Raceway.

For info on Clarksville Speedway, visit www.clarksvillespeedway.com.

Top Five Finish at Clarksville

The English team returned to Clarksville Speedway for the second week in a row this past Saturday. Tanner qualified sixth overall fastest in the late model division. He would then go on to place sixth in the dash, giving him a third row start in the main event. The twenty lap race concluded with Tanner bringing home a second place finish behind Chuck Proctor.

Tanner will continue his run this weekend at Clarksville with the SRRS Late Model Series for a $3000 payday.

For info on Clarksville Speedway, visit www.clarksvillespeedway.com.