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Seawright earns second Ice Bowl triumph with Southern Thunder at Talladega Short Track

Eastaboga, Ala. (January 3, 2025) – Sam Seawright of Fort Payne, Ala., captured his second career Ice Bowl victory on Saturday evening, outpacing Dalton Cook to the checkered flag. With wins in both 2025 and 2026, Seawright has now earned back-to-back triumphs in the prestigious event. The win also marked Seawright’s first career triumph with the Southern Thunder Super Dirt Series.

2025 series champion Dalton Cook took runner-up honors, and Michael Page rounded out the podium in FK Rod Ends Victory Lane. Mario Gresham and Dillard Hatchett completed the top five.

35th-Annual Ice Bowl | STSDS Feature Finish
$7,500-TO-WIN | 50 Laps

A Feature 1 (50 Laps): 1. 16-Sam Seawright[1]; 2. 44D-Dalton Cook[2]; 3. 18X-Michael Page[3]; 4. 21M-Mario Gresham[10]; 5. 59-Dillard Hatchett[4]; 6. 5-Mark Whitener[6]; 7. 07-Chase Oliver[16]; 8. T6-Tod Hernandez[8]; 9. 03-Oliver Gentry[11]; 10. 25R-Tim Roszell[21]; 11. 82-Jacob Trice[17]; 12. 15-Luke Hoffner[19]; 13. 11-Lance Brasington[20]; 14. 81F-Jadon Frame[5]; 15. 44-John Ownbey[13]; 16. 25W-Chase Walls[23]; 17. P1-Andy Picklesimer[12]; 18. 05-TJ Brittain[15]; 19. 54-Garrett Williams[22]; 20. 21-Jason Lively[18]; 21. B00-Josh Henry[7]; 22. 46-Chris Jones[14]; 23. 38-Jamie Oliver[9]; 24. X75-Dan Cox[24]

OFFICIAL SUMMARY & RACE NOTES:

Fast Qualifiers in VP Racing Fuels Qualifying – Sam Seawright, Michael Page, Jadon Frame
Equiplinc Austion Sales Fast Time Award – Sam Seawright

Minon Construction Heat Race #1 Winner – Sam Seawright
American Racer Heat Race #2 Winner – Michael Page
Willy's Carburetor's Heat Race #3 Winner – Dalton Cook
DirtOnDirt Last Chance Race #1 Winner – Luke Hoffner

FK Rod Ends Feature Winner – Sam Seawright
Knowles Race Parts Hard Charger – Tim Roszell

The Southern Thunder™ Super Dirt Series is brought to you through the support of our valued partners, including... American Racer Tires, Arizona Sport Shirts, Big A's Custom Graphics, BKP Art, Cruise With the Champions, DirtOnDirt, Equiplinc Auction Sales, Five Star Bodies, FK Rod Ends, Hoosier Racing Tire, Hunt the Front TV, Knowles Race Parts, MatMan Designs, Minon Construction, MyRacePass, PPM Racing Products, SUBLMTD, Velocita USA, Merry’s Home Furnishings, VP Racing Fuels, Willy's Carburetor & 71 Trophy Club.

NEXT EVENT: $7,500-to-win Showdown at the Swamp at Waycross (Ga.) Motor Speedway on Saturday, January 17. (NON-POINTS)

For more information about the Southern Thunder™ Super Dirt Series, please visit our official website at www.southernthunderseries.com or connect with us on our social media platforms, including Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), and Instagram.

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