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# Schaeffer's Oil Southern Nationals Kicks Off Tenth Anniversary Season July 21st in Virginia!
BRASSTOWN, NORTH CAROLINA (July 8, 2014) - The Schaeffer's Oil Southern Nationals Series presented by Old Man's Garage is gearing up for the tour's tenth anniversary season which will again showcase drivers from all over the Southeast vying for over $200,000 in prize money marking ten race nights in just 13 days.
Easier said than done for the drivers making all ten races right?  Well just ask any of the traveling drivers that make the nearly 1,400 mile trek in sweltering southern summer temperatures. They'll look tiresome at the end of that long journey and their preparedness to do so makes the challenge seem worth it at the end of the thirteen days.
The Southern Nationals Series has become a main stay in the Southeast over the last nine seasons producing ties in the point championship to door-to-door close quarters racing that can only be found in dirt track racing's birth place, the South.
This year's group of drivers expected to contend for the series prize are top of their class in this region.
Starting with Stacy Boles of Clinton, Tenn. who drives the Advanced Transportation sponsored Rocket Chassis, finished sixth in the final points chase in 2013 as he garnered his best finish of fourth at Wythe (Va.) Raceway in the tour's lid lifter.
Minden, Louisiana driver Anthony Burroughs is scheduled to compete this season with the tour. He was the 2010 Southern Regional Racing Series champion and drives the D.P. Motorsports and Peterson Contracting sponsored Barry Wright Race Car.
Kenny Collins of Colbert, Ga. will bring his Collins Sign sponsored Rocket Chassis to the tour for the first time. Collins finished a respective sixth in this year's final points with the tour's sister series the Spring Nationals. Collins also competes in the Southern Nationals Bonus events.
Vic Hill of Mosheim, Tenn. will tackle the grueling schedule for the fourth consecutive season. Hill earned a tenth place points finish in his first season in 2011, and a pair of fourth place finishes in the final run down the last two seasons. Hill, who is a skilled engine builder will bring his Landair Transport sponsored Warrior Race Car to this season's tour.
Eric Jacobsen of Rio Del Mar, Cal. returns to the tour for the second straight season, this time in a new chassis mount. The California hot shoe will bring his Soil Fume, Inc. sponsored Rocket Chassis to the tour. Jacobsen finished fifth in the 2013 points chase while collecting one win. That dramatic win came at Duck River Raceway Park.
Chris Madden is Mister Southern Nationals. Madden's four tour championships speak for themselves. His 23 wins on the tour keeps him high atop the list of series winners. The driver known as "Smokey" has won on all three National tours and is expected to be back in the Hamrick's of Gaffney sponsored Bloomquist Race Car. Last year, Madden collected two wins which came at Wythe, Va. and Smoky Mountain, Tenn.
Dawsonville, Ga's Donald McIntosh will bring his track championship at Dixie (Ga.) Speedway last season to this year's Southern Nationals as he will tackle the tour's grueling schedule for the first time. McIntosh already competed in the Spring Nationals Series this season finishing a close third in the final tallies.
Billy Ogle Jr. of Knoxville, Tenn. recently captured the Spring Nationals Series title after finishing second to Steve Casebolt last season. Ogle has toured with the Southern Nationals the last two seasons finishing in the runner-up spot in 2013 and third in 2012. Ogle's team-mate Tommy Kerr of Maryville, Tenn. won the series title in 2009. Ogle will drive his Blount Excavating and Massey Electric sponsored Rocket Chassis on this year's tour.
Another new face to the Southern Nationals Series will be youngster Austin Smith of Cedartown, Ga. Smith also raced with the Spring Nationals this season, a taste of tour-style racing. Smith finished a respectable seventh in the final run down. Smith will try his hand at the tour for the first time in the Cedartown Electric and Ladd's Farm Supply sponsored Rocket Chassis.
Ninety-nine drivers did battle during last season's nine events. One event was rained out, the annual Rebel Yell at Screven Motor Speedway in Sylvania, Ga.
This year's schedule features two new tracks and one returning venue. Mitch McCarter's 411 Motor Speedway in Seymour, Tenn. joins the slate for the first time. Boyd's Speedway in Ringgold, Ga. also is a new track to the tour. Modoc (S.C.) Raceway returns to the schedule for the first time since the inaugural season. Royce Bray picked up the last series' visit during the tour's first-ever event.
The Southern Nationals Series will feature a points fund in excess of $15,000 with $5,053 going to the Series Champion, second place receives $2,553, third place receives $2,053, fourth place receives $1,553, fifth place receives $1,053, sixth place receives $753, seventh place receives $653 and eighth place in series points will receive $553 along with all other prefect attendance drivers. Jonathan Davenport of Blairsville, GA is the defending series champion.
In addition to the Southern Nationals and Spring Nationals Series point funds, the series has announced a Combined Bonus for the top five drivers who finish the highest with both tours. The overall top driver from each series will receive $5,053, with second place receiving $2,553, third place receiving $2,053, fourth place receiving $1,553 and fifth place receiving $1,053.
A possible $15,000+ could be won by Billy Ogle Jr. this season if he wins the Spring and Southern Nationals with points fund monies from both tours and the Combined Bonus Money. Also, if a driver was to at least run fifth in both tours, he could receive $3,159 with point funds and the combined bonus.
The Schaeffer's Oil Southern Nationals Series officially kicks off on Monday Night July 21st at Fred & Susan Brown's Wythe Raceway in Rural Retreat, Va. For more information on the Southern Nationals, visit .
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# Schaeffer Manufacturing Company celebrates 175 years in business
### Specialized lubricant manufacturer is one of the oldest businesses in St. Louis
ST. LOUIS, MO (January 15, 2014) – 2014 marks the 175th anniversary of Schaeffer Manufacturing Company, the country’s oldest lubricant manufacturer. Schaeffer Mfg. Co. is a sixth generation, family owned company that manufacturers oils, greases, fuel additives and specialized products.
In 1832, Nicholas Schaeffer arrived in Baltimore from Germany. He headed westward with a stop in Cincinnati before moving to St. Louis, where he founded N. Schaeffer & Co. (now known as Schaeffer Mfg. Co.). During its first 40 years of business, Schaeffer Mfg. Co. was the largest soap and candles manufacturer in the West. From the by-products of animal fats, the company produced Red Engine Oil, used by steamboats, and Black Beauty Grease, used on wagon wheels. The company’s full history can be read .
“Nicholas Schaeffer’s courage to start a business from nothing inspired family members to continue in his footsteps,” says Tom Schaeffer Herrmann, CEO. “Their commitment to future generations kept the company family owned and operating continuously for 175 years.”
Times and technology changed, prompting the biggest shift in the company’s history. After World War II, Schaeffer Mfg. Co. focused more on developing its lubricant business and less on soap and candles. Prior to the 1940s, grease and oil only represented 20 percent of the company’s sales.
“It was a rebirth for the company. We realized if we wanted to contin­ue the business, we needed to establish our own brand of oil,” explains Jay Schaeffer Shields, company president. “Schaeffer was making private label oil for the major oil companies, but we had the know how to make it better. With that vision burned into our minds, we started using better base stocks and blended them
with friction modifiers.”
After all this time, Schaeffer Mfg. Co. still produces its full product line from its home office in St. Louis. Kettles that were used to make soap now produce grease; office desks occupy areas where candles were made; and the manufacturing plant has more than tripled in its capacity.
“Schaeffer is a solid and stable company with the resources to continue doing the best we can for our customers and to offer opportunities for our associates,” says Herrmann.
In addition to commemorating the 175th anniversary, Schaeffer Mfg. Co. is honoring Nicholas Schaeffer’s 200th birthday. “Nicholas was a notable business and civic leader in St. Louis who was known for his loyalty and generosity,” says John Schaeffer Shields, chairman of the board. “His business was built on his pioneering spirit and strong integrity, and we carry on those same ideals today.”
**About Schaeffer Mfg. Co.**Manufacturers of specialized lubricants, Schaeffer Mfg. Co.’s products deliver improved fuel economy, longer lubricant life and outstanding performance to machinery, vehicles and heavy equipment. With over 500 factory reps nationwide selling direct to end users, Schaeffer Mfg. Co. provides local sales service to various industries, including construction, mining, agriculture, manufacturing, industrial, commercial and municipal fleets, trucking and racing.
# Schaeffer adds new distribution point to its line up
St. Louis, MO (Sept. 5, 2013) – Schaeffer Manufacturing Co., a leading manufacturer of quality lubricants and fuel additives, recently began shipping product from its newest distribution point in Atlanta, GA.
“Schaeffer Atlanta will help us better serve our customers and sales reps in the Southeast,” said Doug Klein, traffic manager for Schaeffer. “A number of national and regional carriers service the Atlanta area, and we’ll be able to save up to 2 days in delivery time.”
Schaeffer partnered with Total Warehouse, Inc., a leading provider of distribution and warehousing, to oversee the operation. “Total Warehouse understand our business requirements and have been great to work with,” said Doug. “They’re highly experienced at what they do, and they offer plenty of warehouse space for us to expand.”
The Atlanta facility will be especially helpful in the coming months as Schaeffer plans to increase production through its new 60,000 square-foot manufacturing plant. Schaeffer Atlanta is the 8th major distribution location for the company.
Founded in 1839, Schaeffer Manufacturing Company provided greases and oils for wagon trains and steamboats. As times changed, Schaeffer developed many of the current concepts in lubrication, including advanced additives for performance, friction modifiers for fuel economy and synthetics for extended lubricant life.
# Schaeffer Manufacturing Company named to the St. Louis Post Dispatch Top Workplace List
St. Louis, MO (June 24,2013) – Schaeffer Manufacturing Company is pleased to announce it has been selected as one of . The St. Louis Post-Dispatch and WorkplaceDynamics partnered together to compile the top workplaces, which is based solely on employee feedback.
Schaeffer was ranked #29 out of 45 companies listed in the small business category and was one of only three manufacturing companies to be listed. The Top Workplaces survey revealed that Schaeffer’s employees believe the company is going in the right direction and that it operates by strong values and ethics.
“This is a great honor for Schaeffer, and we thank our employees for helping us earn this recognition,” said Jay Shields, president of Schaeffer. “As a sixth generation family owned business, we’re especially pleased to know our employees recognize the importance we place on our values and ethics. It’s those beliefs that have guided us for nearly 175 years.”
In addition to the Top Workplace ranking, Schaeffer was recently recognized by the St. Louis Business Journal as one of the . “Our success is a team effort, and we appreciate our employees and the hard work they do to help us achieve our goals,” said Shields.
As one of the oldest firms in St. Louis and the oldest grease and oil company west of the Mississippi, Schaeffer indeed holds a special place in the St. Louis community. Founded in 1839, Schaeffer Manufacturing Company provided greases and oils for wagon trains and steamboats. As times changed, Schaeffer developed many of the current concepts in lubrication, including advanced additives for performance, friction modifiers for fuel economy and synthetics for extended lubricant life.
The Top Workplaces are determined based solely on employee feedback. The employee survey is conducted by WorkplaceDynamics, LLP, a leading research firm on organizational health and employee engagement. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch published the complete list of Top Workplaces on June 23rd. For more information about the Top Workplaces lists and WorkplaceDynamics, visit  and .