Tanner English won Aug. 12 at Clarksville (Tenn.) Speedway.
What won the race: Winning his fifth straight MARS East race, second-starting Tanner English of Benton, Ky., outrunning third-starting Caleb Ashby of Cunningham, Tenn., for a $2,000 victory at Clarksville Speedway.
Key notes: Tanner English of Benton, Ky., has 10 series victories, including five straight. … English’s average finish in 18 series events is 4.6 with his worst finish (15th) coming at Fairbury (Ill.) American Legion Speedway on May 13. … Ashby and English are the only two drivers to compete in all 18 series races. … Terry English has eight runner-up finishes on the series this season.
Winner's sponsors: English’s Rocket Chassis is powered by a Jay Dickens Racing Engine and sponsored by Seay Motors and M&S Concrete.
Points chase: Entering Saturday's race at Clarksville, English (1,054 points) led Ashby (873), Terry English (697), Nathan Vawter (506) and Larry Greer (435).
Car count: 18
Fast qualifier: Terry English
Time: 12.572 seconds
Polesitter: Richard Frost
Heat race winners: Richard Frost, Tanner English, Caleb Ashby, , , , ,
Next series race: August 19, Brownstown Speedway (Brownstown, IN) $2,000