NASCAR’s David Ragan to compete at Lanier

Ragan has spent little time behind the wheel of a Super Late Model, but is confident in the crew working to prepare the car for his arrival.

“I’m driving Jamey Steven’s Super Late Model,” Ragan said. “He’s a friend of ours and former track champion here at Lanier National so we know the car will be a good piece. My cousin Brett is working with them on shocks and getting the chassis set-up in the car the way he knows I like it. They make my job easy because they do all the prep work. I just get to be the lucky one to drive it.”

Ragan said it’s always good for him to come back and race with his old friends at Lanier.

“The scheduling worked out for this weekend since we don’t have winter testing anymore with the Sprint Cup and Nationwide Series cars,” he said. “I enjoy the fans’ reaction to seeing me race on the short tracks again. It’s a great way to get the word out about the Shriner’s Hospitals for Children, plus it’s a relaxed atmosphere where I can hang out with the fans and talk about all the great things the Shriners do to help these kids.”

Practice and qualifying will be held on Saturday, with races set for Sunday in all local divisions, as well as the $2,000 to win Late Model event.

A portion of the proceeds from the weekend will benefit Shriners Charities.

“This will be a great event, and I hope the fans will come out to support the Shriners,” Ragan added.

For more information on the 2nd Annual Ice Cold Shiner Bowl, log on to www.lanierspeedway.com.