Davenport Rules Bubba Raceway Park

OCALA, FL (February 11, 2018) – Jonathan Davenport’s return to the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series in 2018 is off to a superb start, capturing his third series win of the year on Sunday night at Bubba Raceway Park. Davenport became the third different leader of the 50-lap main event when he took the top spot for good on lap five from Tyler Erb.

Tim McCreadie and Erb started on the front row, with McCreadie leading the first two laps until Erb forged in front on lap three. When Davenport went by Erb two laps later, he never looked back, but was challenged late in the race by Earl Pearson Jr.

Earl Pearson Jr.’s Lucas Oil, Black Diamond Chassis finished in second with last year’s Lucas Oil Rookie of the Year, Hudson O’Neal coming home in third. Jimmy Owens was fourth with Kyle Bronson taking fifth.

“I thought I was going to turn over at the start. I didn’t know that hole was quite as big as it was,” said the 34-year-old winner in Lucas Oil Victory Lane. “Tyler [Erb] had a harder tire on at the start and I knew it wouldn’t fire after a few restarts. Our car was really good through the middle of the race. The slime came back up just a little bit. Then the rubber came back really really hard. I was just trying to protect my right rear tire. I was grinding on the right front and then I started to feel it vibrate.”

“You are always concerned about tire wear at this track. This place is so oddly-shaped. You could bounce in turn one and then in three you had to be easy. If you went in too hard, you would just slide out. There is a lot going on in the cockpit that a lot of people can’t see.”

The Lance Landers Motorsports team’s winning car is sponsored by: Crop Production Services, Spartan Mowers, Valvoline, ACS Warranty, Penske Racing Shocks, Midwest Sheet Metal and Mega Plumbing of the Carolinas. His Longhorn Chassis is powered by a Durham Racing Engine.

Pearson had his best finish of the season with a runner-up position to Davenport. Pearson closed on Davenport in the final laps to make the final outcome close. “I knew that both of us were on soft tires,” said Pearson, who was referring to Davenport’s choice of tire as well. “I didn’t have much of a tire left. I just started riding to the end.”

Hudson O’Neal made his second podium finish of the week. “I think I had a little bit more of a tire left than those guys ahead of me. I didn’t know if anybody was closing in on me. I am very happy with this third-place finish after the week we had at East Bay. We struggled all of last week. It feels good to get back on the podium,” said the driver of the Todd Burns-owned, Dyno One, Club 29 entry.

Completing the top five were Don O’Neal, Matt Cosner, Jason Fitzgerald, Scott Bloomquist and Chub Frank.

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
Race Summary
Sunday, February 11, 2018
Optima Batteries Winter Nationals – presented by GEICO
Bubba Raceway Park – Ocala, FL

Miller Welders Fast Time Group A: Tyler Erb / 14.250 seconds
Miller Welders Fast Time Group B: Tim McCreadie / 14.548 seconds

Eibach Springs Heat Race #1 Finish (10 Laps, Top 4 Transfer): Tyler Erb, Boom Briggs, Hudson O’Neal, Brandon Overton, Gregg Satterlee, Jason Fitzgerald, Jeff Mathews, Drake Meeks, Mason Zeigler, Brent Larson-DNS

FK Rod Ends Heat Race #2 Finish (10 Laps, Top 4 Transfer): Jonathan Davenport, Earl Pearson, Jr., Jimmy Owens, Doug Drown, Michael Maresca, Blake Spencer, Matt Cosner, Trey Beene III, Mikey Kopka

Simpson Performance Products Heat Race #3 Finish (10 Laps, Top 4 Transfer): Tim McCreadie, Josh Richards, Dennis Erb, Jr., Kyle Bronson, Don O’Neal, Brandon Sheppard, Mike Benedum, Jason Jameson, Scott Bloomquist

QA1 Heat Race #4 Finish (10 Laps, Top 4 Transfer): Tyler Clem, Bobby Pierce, Darrell Lanigan, Morgan Bagley, Chub Frank, Joey Coulter, Ryan King, Dale McDowell, Coleby Frye

Penske Racing Shocks B-Main #1 Finish (12 Laps, Top 3 Transfer): Jason Fitzgerald, Jeff Mathews, Matt Cosner, Mason Zeigler, Gregg Satterlee, Brent Larson, Blake Spencer, Michael Maresca, Trey Beene III, Mikey Kopka, Drake Meeks

Fast Shafts B-Main #2 Finish (12 Laps, Top 3 Transfer): Don O’Neal, Brandon Sheppard, Chub Frank, Mike Benedum, Joey Coulter, Jason Jameson, Ryan King, Scott Bloomquist, Dale McDowell, Coleby Frye

Feature Finish (50 Laps):

FINISH START CAR # DRIVER NAME HOMETOWN EARNINGS
1 3 49 Jonathan Davenport Blairsville, GA $10,500
2 7 1 Earl Pearson, Jr. Jacksonville, FL $6,800
3 9 71 Hudson O’Neal Martinsville, IN $4,200
4 11 20 Jimmy Owens Newport, TN $3,550
5 14 40B Kyle Bronson Brandon, FL $2,750
6 18 5 Don O’Neal Martinsville, IN $2,600
7 21 66c Matt Cosner Ridgeley, WV $1,500
8 17 7F Jason Fitzgerald Middleburg, FL $1,300
9 23 0 Scott Bloomquist Mooresburg, TN $2,500
10 22 1* Chub Frank Bear Lake, PA $1,100
11 2 39 Tim McCreadie Watertown, NY $1,775
12 20 1s Brandon Sheppard New Berlin, IL $1,550
13 24 22 Gregg Satterlee Indiana, PA $1,725
14 15 C02 Doug Drown Wooster, OH $1,000
15 10 28 Dennis Erb, Jr. Carpentersville, IL $1,650
16 6 1R Josh Richards Shinnston, WV $2,525
17 8 32 Bobby Pierce Oakwood, IL $2,100
18 12 14 Darrell Lanigan Union, KY $1,575
19 16 14m Morgan Bagley Gladewater, TX $850
20 19 33 Jeff Mathews Brandon, FL $825
21 5 99B Boom Briggs Bear Lake, PA $1,500
22 1 91 Tyler Erb New Waverly, TX $1,400
23 13 116 Brandon Overton Evans, GA $800
24 4 14T Tyler Clem Tampa, FL $800


Race Statistics  

Entrants: 37
Lap Leaders: Tim McCreadie (Laps 1 – 2); Tyler Erb (Laps 3 – 4); Jonathan Davenport (Laps 5 – 50)
Cautions: Tim McCreadie (Lap 4); Tyler Erb (Lap 7); Jason Fitzgerald (Lap 10); Jeff Mathews, Tyler Erb (Lap 16); Tyler Erb (Lap 26); Chub Frank (Lap 28); Tim McCreadie (Lap 30); Doug Drown, Gregg Satterlee (Lap 31); Josh Richards, Bobby Pierce, Darrell Lanigan, Boom Briggs, Morgan Bagley (Lap 31); Brandon Overton (Lap 35)
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Provisionals: Scott Bloomquist, Gregg Satterlee
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Emergency Provisionals: N/A
Wrisco Feature Winner: Jonathan Davenport
Optima Batteries Hard Charger of the Race: Scott Bloomquist (Started: 23rd; Finished: 9th; Advanced 14 Positions)
Midwest Sheet Metal Spoiler Challenge Point Leader: Josh Richards
Allstar Performance Power Move of the Race: Kyle Bronson
Sunoco Race for Gas Highest Finisher: Jonathan Davenport
Hot Rod Processing Rookie of the Race: N/A
COMP Cams Engine Builder of the Race: Durham Racing Engines
Ohlins Shocks Chassis Builder of the Race: Longhorn Chassis
Outerwears Crew Chief of the Race: Jason Durham (Jonathan Davenport)
Fastest Lap of the Race: Jeff Mathews (Lap #47 – 14.2779 seconds)
Most Laps Led: Jonathan Davenport (46 Laps)
Dirty Girl Racewear Farthest Traveler: Brent Larson
PFC Brakes Pole Award: Tyler Erb
Time of Race: 57 minutes 04 seconds

   

Lucas Oil Championship Point Standings:

POS CAR # DRIVER NAME HOMETOWN POINTS EARNINGS
1 49 Jonathan Davenport Blairsville, GA 1160 $39,500
2 1R Josh Richards Shinnston, WV 1110 $42,575
3 40B Kyle Bronson Brandon, FL 1005 $25,625
4 1 Earl Pearson, Jr. Jacksonville, FL 985 $19,050
5 1s Brandon Sheppard New Berlin, IL 970 $24,000
6 20 Jimmy Owens Newport, TN 930 $13,200
7 71 Hudson O’Neal Martinsville, IN 875 $15,525
8 22 Gregg Satterlee Indiana, PA 855 $13,325
9 39 Tim McCreadie Watertown, NY 850 $9,500
10 28 Dennis Erb, Jr. Carpentersville, IL 825 $11,750
11 116 Brandon Overton Evans, GA 820 $18,750
12 5 Don O’Neal Martinsville, IN 815 $9,725
13 14 Darrell Lanigan Union, KY 810 $9,075
14 0 Scott Bloomquist Mooresburg, TN 805 $14,425
15 32 Bobby Pierce Oakwood, IL 795 $11,600
16 91 Tyler Erb New Waverly, TX 760 $11,100
17 99B Boom Briggs Bear Lake, PA 755 $8,575
18 B1 Brent Larson Lake Elmo, MN 730 $3,275
19 25Z Mason Zeigler Chalk Hill, PA 710 $6,350
20 14m Morgan Bagley Gladewater, TX 630 $5,200

*Points are unofficial until Close of Business on the Tuesday following Race Day*

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Devin Dixon Wins in Modified Debut for Big Frog Motorsports

devin-dixon-091316-dave-delgado-photoOcala, Florida (09/13/16) – Winning is always sweet. However, winning the first night with a brand-new car is even better.

That’s exactly what Devin Dixon did over the weekend by powering the brand-new, Big Frog Motorsports #58 Lethal Chassis Modified to the $3,000 feature win during the annual P.J. Wiggins Memorial at Bubba Raceway Park.

“Wow, this new Lethal car was just awesome right out of the gate, and I had a blast driving it tonight,” said Dixon. “I can’t thank the entire Big Frog Motorsports team enough for giving me yet another awesome car to drive.”

Debuting a brand new Lethal Chassis Open Wheel Modified, Devin Dixon and the Big Frog Motorsports team headed to Bubba Raceway Park (Ocala, Florida) to compete in the 6th annual P.J. Wiggins Memorial. Earning the 6th-starting position for the feature via preliminary events, Dixon challenged for lead near the mid-point of the feature. Battling with race leader, Tyler Clem for top spot, Devin ultimately outdueled Clem after a few laps to capture his 7th victory of the season and first in the Modified division. Dixon pocketed a $3,000 payday for his performance in the A-Main. (more…)

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BRP 3/12

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Hobby Stock – Feature
Finish Start Car Driver Hometown Race Points
1 4 37     Tyler Sistrunk      Lake City, Fl 50.00
2 2 73     Brandon Tillander      Ocala , Fl 48.00
3 3 83     Martin Johnson       – 46.00
4 1 5     Tom Sheehan      Belleview , Fl 44.00
5 5 111     Jacob Antis      Ocala , Fl 0.00

(more…)

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Bubba Raceway Park 3/5

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Late Model – Feature
Finish Start Car Driver Hometown Race Points
1 2 40B     Kyle Bronson      Brandon , Fl 50.00
2 3 58     Austin Kirkpatrick      Ocala , Fl 48.00
3 1 1W     Dillon Wood       – 46.00
4 4 47     Tyler Ivey-crowder      Tallahassee , Fl 44.00
5 6 84     Brandon Scott Grey     Ocala , Fl 42.00
6 7 83     Shawn Taylor      Trenton , Fl 40.00
7 5 21     Jamie Dayhaw      Keystone Heights, Fl 38.00
8 8 44     Rhett Carter       – 36.00
9 9 60     James Mckeown      Stanton , Mi 34.00

(more…)

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BRP Results 10/2

12108130_725700957462147_3125558500938990739_nHobby Stock – Feature
Finish Start Car Driver Hometown Race Points
1 1 33G     Taylor Gant      Tampa , Fl 50.00
2 3 9L     Brian Morgan      Okeechobee , Fl 48.00
3 5 44     John “tim” Powers      Okeechobee , Fl 46.00
4 4 24     Dennis Williams      Zephyrhills , Fl 44.00
5 6 21M     Sean Monohan      Starke , Fl 42.00
6 2 99     Rodney Wright      Altoona , Fl 40.00
7 14 55W     Heath Walker      Mayo , Fl 38.00
8 9 28E     Brandon Elwood      Anthony , Fl 36.00
9 10 92     Rick Elwood      Ocala , Fl 34.00 (more…)
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BRP Results 9/11

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Finish Start Car Driver Hometown Race Points
1 1 40B     Kyle Bronson      Brandon , Fl 50.00
2 9 5     Mark Whitener      Middleburg , Fl 48.00
3 5 17SS     Shan Smith      Dade City, Fl 46.00
4 10 14T     Bubba Clem       – 44.00
5 4 33S     Carter Stokes      New Smyrna, Fl 42.00 (more…)
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BRP Results 9/4

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Finish Start Car Driver Hometown Race Points
1 1 40B     Kyle Bronson      Brandon , Fl 50.00
2 14 00D     David Reutimann       – 48.00
3 2 67     Garrett Stewart       , Fl 46.00
4 3 64     Austin Sanders      Seffner , Fl 44.00
5 4 78     Rich Pratt      Anthony , Fl 42.00 (more…)
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Bubba Raceway Park Results 8/21

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Finish Start Car Driver Hometown Race Points
1 2 40B     Kyle Bronson      Brandon , Fl 50.00
2 4 33     Jeff Mathews      Brandon , Fl 48.00
3 5 65     Billy “shane” Nichols      Ocala , Fl 46.00
4 3 00B     Emil “buzzy” Reutimann      Zephyrhills , Fl 44.00
5 8 67     Garrett Stewart       , Fl 42.00

(more…)

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GARRETT LLOYD WINS FLORIDA OUTLAW FEATURE EVENT OVER STELLAR FIELD AT BUBBA RACEWAY PARK

Garrett LloydThe Florida Outlaw E-Mod Series made their first visit to Bubba Raceway Park in Ocala Florida and “woweed” the crowd as the racing action was “loaded for bear” as 20 of some of the best E-Mods in the southeast started the feature event.
4 heat races were set up to qualify the impressive field and heat one saw Ft.White , Florida’s Nevin Gainey #0 give notice that he would try to continue his winning streak in the FOES season with a convincing win.
Heat number two and Mcclenny , Florida’s Brandon Wells #39 and Jason Garver #27G had the fans standing for a side by side battle with Wells taking the win.
Heat 3 Interlachen , Florida’s Josh Sanford #3 garnished the win over Live Oaks , Florida resident David Markham #00 with another spirited race.
The last heat of the night the fans witnessed Garrett Lloyd of Jacksonville , Florida #27L let Gainey know his repeat might be spoiled on this night as he won over Don Strosahl #15 of Ocala , Florida.
After a fantastic fireworks display from Galaxy Fireworks during intermission in was “go time” for the Florida Outlaw E-Mod Series and their feature event. (more…)

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BRP Race Results for July 03, 2015

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Finish Start Car Driver Hometown Race Points
1 5 82     Matt Kurtz      Jacksonville Beach, Fl 50.00
2 4 24     Danny Martin, Jr.     Sarasota , Fl 48.00
3 1 3A     A.j. Maddox      Brandon , Fl 46.00
4 3 14     Tyler Clem      St Pete, Fl 44.00
5 6 02     Gene Lasker       – 42.00
6 12 G6     Brandon Grubaugh       – 40.00 (more…)

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