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Late Pass Propels Pearson at 141 Speedway

MARIBEL, WI (May 18, 2018) – Earl Pearson Jr. made the leap into the infield pond on Friday night, a tradition for first-time winners at 141 Speedway.

Pearson, in the Ronnie Stuckey-owned, Lucas Oil Products, Black Diamond Chassis passed race-long leader Bobby Pierce on lap 44 and then sped on to win his second Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series event on the season.

Pierce led the first 43 laps of the 50-lap main event until Pearson made his way underneath the 21-year-old driver of the Dunn Benson Ford, Campbell University, Rocket coming off of turn four. Pearson then quickly pulled away to claim his 34th career LOLMDS victory.

Hudson O’Neal’s Todd Burns-owned, Dyno One, Club 29 entry came home in third. Jimmy Mars gave his home state their best finish with a fourth-place run, in his career debut at the 141 Speedway. Darrell Lanigan came from 11th to finish in fifth.

Pierce grabbed the lead at the start of the race and was looking for his third win of the season. Pierce fought off the challenges of the younger O’Neal early on until he started to pull away. After a caution on lap 26, Pierce had to contend with O’Neal and Josh Richards in a side-by-side battle for several circuits. Pearson then began making his move on the leaders as he took second from O’Neal and started to track Pierce down. On several occasions, Pearson pulled to the rear quarter-panel of Pierce’s car but was only able to muscle his way around him with six laps to go.

“We got into lapped traffic and I don’t know if I could have done anything with him [Pierce]. We just rode around the bottom and you had to be patient. You just had to stay on those tires. He [Pierce] is one heck of a race-car driver. To run first and second tonight, this finish is for Carlton Lamm. I have a friend back home who is in pretty bad shape and this one’s for him as well,” said the 46-year-old veteran driver in Lucas Oil Victory Lane.

“I hope the fans saw one heck of a show tonight. It was pretty racy for the first time being here. I think we all learned what to do next time we are here at this track. We just took our time and made all the right moves. All the Dunn-Benson Team does a great job. Whether he won, or I won I know it was for Carlton.”

Pierce commented on his race as well, “We had a good car here tonight. I don’t know what happened, the longer the race went I got looser and looser. That turn three was actually kind of tricky a few times. You had to miss the corner to come off good. I missed it way too much there at the end. Congrats to Earl on the win.”

Hudson O’Neal, who started alongside his father, Don in row two, enjoyed a podium finish. “I was pretty good there early in the race. I stayed there with Bobby for the first 25 laps of the race and then Josh [Richards] got up there and we had a good race. Thanks to my crew for all of the hard-work they have done on this car. To get another podium finish is great for the team.”

Rounding out the top ten were Scott Bloomquist, Josh Richards, Don O’Neal, Cade Dillard, and Jonathan Davenport.

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
Race Summary
Friday, April 18th, 2018
Spring Shootout
141 Speedway – Maribel, WI

Miller Welders Time Trials
Fast Time Group A: Bobby Pierce / 13.040 seconds (overall)
Fast Time Group B: Josh Richards / 13.353 seconds

Eibach Springs Heat Race #1 Finish (10 Laps, All Transfer): Bobby Pierce, Don O’Neal, Earl Pearson, Jr., Jimmy Owens, Scott Bloomquist, Tim McCreadie, Dennis Erb, Jr., Turk Letizia, Gregg Satterlee

FK Rod Ends Heat Race #2 Finish (10 Laps, All Transfer): Mason Zeigler, Josh Richards, Kyle Bronson, Darrell Lanigan, Cade Dillard, Allen Murray, Brent Larson, Joey Moriarty

Simpson Performance Products Heat Race #3 Finish (10 Laps, All Transfer): Hudson O’Neal, Jonathan Davenport, Jimmy Mars, Brett Swedberg, Nick Anvelink, Paul Parker, Mitch McGrath, Luke Goedert

Lucas Oil Feature Finish (50 Laps):

FINISH	START	CAR #	DRIVER NAME	HOMETOWN	EARNINGS
1	7	1	Earl Pearson, Jr.	Jacksonville, FL	$12,800
2	1	32	Bobby Pierce	Oakwood, IL	$6,300
3	3	71	Hudson O’Neal	Martinsville, IN	$4,200
4	9	28m	Jimmy Mars	Menomonie, WI	$2,750
5	11	14	Darrell Lanigan	Union, KY	$2,950
6	13	0	Scott Bloomquist	Mooresburg, TN	$2,600
7	5	1R	Josh Richards	Shinnston, WV	$2,500
8	4	5	Don O’Neal	Martinsville, IN	$2,100
9	14	97	Cade Dillard	Robeline, LA	$1,200
10	6	49	Jonathan Davenport	Blairsville, GA	$2,000
11	19	28	Dennis Erb, Jr.	Carpentersville, IL	$1,075
12	16	39	Tim McCreadie	Watertown, NY	$1,750
13	2	25Z	Mason Zeigler ®	Chalk Hill, PA	$1,125
14	10	20	Jimmy Owens	Newport, TN	$1,800
15	8	40B	Kyle Bronson ®	Brandon, FL	$1,700
16	17	2M	Allen Murray	San Antonio, TX	$1,000
17	20	B1	Brent Larson	Lake Elmo, MN	$1,000
18	21	74m	Mitch McGrath	Waukesha, WI	$1,000
19	12	3	Brett Swedberg	Shawano, WI	$1,000
20	25	22	Gregg Satterlee	Indiana, PA	$1,700
21	22	D1	Turk Letizia	Milwaukee, WI	$1,000
22	15	15A	Nick Anvelink	Bonduel, WI	$1,000
23	24	44	Luke Goedert	Guttenberg, IA	$1,000
24	18	10	Paul Parker	DePere, WI	$1,000
25	23	51M	Joey Moriarty	Phoenix, AZ	$1,000

Race Statistics
Entrants: 25
Lap Leaders: Bobby Pierce (Laps 1 – 43); Earl Pearson Jr. (Laps 44 – 50)
Wrisco Feature Winner: Earl Pearson Jr.
Margin of Victory: 1.056 seconds
Cautions: Luke Goedert (Lap 26)
Series Provisionals: N/A
Series Emergency Provisionals: N/A
141 Speedway Provisional: N/A
Optima Batteries Hard Charger of the Race: Dennis Erb Jr. (Advanced 8 Positions)
Midwest Sheet Metal Spoiler Challenge Point Leader: Jonathan Davenport
Allstar Performance Power Move of the Race: Earl Pearson Jr.
Sunoco Race for Gas Highest Finisher: Earl Pearson Jr.
Hot Rod Processing Rookie of the Race: Mason Zeigler
COMP Cams Engine Builder of the Race: Clements Racing Engines
Ohlins Shocks Chassis Builder of the Race: Black Diamond Chassis
Outerwears Crew Chief of the Race: Garrett Alberson (Earl Pearson Jr.)
Fastest Lap of the Race: Bobby Pierce (Lap #3 – 14.3070 seconds)
STEEL-IT Most Laps Led: Bobby Pierce (43 Laps)
Dirty Girl Racewear Farthest Traveler: Joey Moriarty
PFC Brakes Pole Award: Bobby Pierce
Time of Race: 16 minutes 21 seconds

Lucas Oil Championship Point Standings:

POS	CAR #	DRIVER NAME	HOMETOWN	POINTS	EARNINGS
1	49	Jonathan Davenport	Blairsville, GA	2970	$83,400
2	1R	Josh Richards	Shinnston, WV	2755	$67,800
3	1	Earl Pearson, Jr.	Jacksonville, FL	2740	$61,900
4	0	Scott Bloomquist	Mooresburg, TN	2695	$64,325
5	39	Tim McCreadie	Watertown, NY	2620	$40,675
6	32	Bobby Pierce	Oakwood, IL	2600	$53,900
7	5	Don O’Neal	Martinsville, IN	2505	$35,325
8	71	Hudson O’Neal	Martinsville, IN	2475	$36,375
9	20	Jimmy Owens	Newport, TN	2465	$32,500
10	14	Darrell Lanigan	Union, KY	2390	$27,400
11	40B	Kyle Bronson ®	Brandon, FL	2375	$42,725
12	22	Gregg Satterlee	Indiana, PA	2220	$27,550
13	28	Dennis Erb, Jr.	Carpentersville, IL	2215	$22,225
14	25Z	Mason Zeigler ®	Chalk Hill, PA	2180	$16,825

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

By Scott|2018-05-19T16:47:15-04:00May 19th, 2018|Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, National, Racing News|Comments Off

COMP Cams Super Late Models Invade Magnolia Motor Speedway this Saturday

Columbus, Mississippi (05/10/18) The COMP Cams Super Dirt Series Super Late Models roll into Magnolia Motor Speedway on Saturday, May 12 to do battle for a $2,500 top prize at the 3/8-mile oval.

A complete Weekly Racing Series Event will accompany the program.

Jack Sullivan, Robert Baker, Hunter Rasdon, B.J. Robinson, Robby Moore, Tanner Kellick, Gavin Landers, Austin Theiss, and David Payne round out the current standings.

In the Midwest Sheet Metal Rookie of the Year battle Tanner Kellick holds a four-marker advantage over Robby Moore. Austin Theiss is eight points removed from the top spot with Travis Ashley and Jake Davis rounding out the battle.

As always, no Mississippi invasion is easy as the home state contingent are some of the toughest that the series faces all year. Drivers, which include Brian Rickman, Rick Rickman, Chad Thrash, Spencer Hughes, Scott Dedwylder, Neil Baggett, Doug Showah, Jamie Tollison and more, will be looking to keep the top cash at home.

On Saturday, May 12 the MAG will Feature Super Late Models battling for $2,500-to-win/ $400-to-start on a program that will include NeSmith Late Models, Street Stocks, Factory Stocks and Late Model Sportsman.

The driver’s meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. sharp on Saturday with racing action starting at 7:00 p.m.

The Pit Gate will open at 3:00 p.m., with Grandstands opening at 5:00 p.m.

Saturday Grandstand Admission for adults is $20.00 with Kids (ages 10 and under) FREE with a paying adult.

Saturday Pit Admission for adults is $35.00 with Kids (ages 6-10) $25.00 and Kids (ages 5 and under) FREE with a paying adult.

Speedzone Parking will be an additional $20.00 a car, PLUS the purchase of grandstand pass(es).

For More information please call the track at 662-240-3478 or Johnny Stokes at 662-574-2572 or visit the track website at www.MagnoliaDirt.com .

By Scott|2018-05-11T05:24:47-04:00May 11th, 2018|Racing News, Regional, Upcoming Events|Comments Off

I-30 Speedway, Tri-State Speedway, Creek County Speedway up next for USMTS

LITTLE ROCK, Okla. (May 1)–The Best of the Best in dirt modified racing are back on the gas this weekend as the USMTS invades three race tracks in Arkansas and Oklahoma for a trio of blockbusters featuring both the USMTS Hunt for the Casey’s Cup and Summit USMTS Southern Series.

Satisfy your need for speed when the demonic demons of dirt kick things off on Friday, May 4, for the long-awaited return to the I-30 Speedway in Little Rock, Ark. Then on Saturday, May 6, the mud-slinging monsters invade the mighty Tri-State Speedway in Pocola, Okla., for a second round of massive motorsports mayhem. Then on Sunday, May 6, the USMTS titans head to the Creek County Speedway in Kellyville, Okla., for the first-time ever at the bad-ass bullring located just south of Tulsa.

This weekend’s shows will be the final two-headed monster awarding points in both the national and southern campaigns. After Sunday, the Summit USMTS Southern Series will be silent until the series finale on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Nov. 1-3, for the inaugural Summit Racing Equipment USMTS Southern Nationals at the Kennedale Speedway Park in Kennedale, Texas.

In the USMTS Hunt for the Casey’s Cup, two wins and ten top-10 finishes in eleven starts has Tucson’s Jake O’Neil atop the championship standings over Johnny Scott, Dereck Ramirez, Lucas Schott and Stormy Scott. Johnny Scott is out front in the Summit USMTS Southern Series, followed by two-time USMTS national champ Rodney Sanders, Ramirez, Stormy Scott and Joe Duvall.

Other top contenders expected this weekend include Zack VanderBeek, Terry Phillips, Jake Timm, Logan Robertson, Adam Kates, Carlos Ahumada Jr., Philip Houston, Chris Clark, Lance Mari, Billy Vogel, Cade Dillard, R.C. Whitwell, Zane Ferrell, Austin Bonner, Manuel Williams Sr. and Manuel Williams II, plus many more.

The party gets started on Friday, May 4, when the USMTS invades the I-30 Speedway in Little Rock, Ark., for the first time since June 10, 2009. Jack Sullivan won the first of five events at the high-banked 1/4-mile clay oval back in 2005. Other former winners here include Mike Bowers, Michael Robertson, Johnny Bone Jr. and Steve Whiteaker Jr.

Gates open 5 p.m., hot laps start at 7:30 and racing begins at 8. Tickets are $20, kids ages 6-12 are just $2 and children under 6 get in for free. Pit passes are $35. On-track action will also feature Super Stocks and Mod-Lights.

Race fans can get coupons good for $2 off adult spectator admission on race day at the Casey’s General Store location in Perryville.

The I-30 Speedway is located 7.0 miles southwest of Little Rock on I-30 at exit 126 (County Line Rd.), then south to frontage road, then east (12297 I-30 # A, Little Rock, AR 72209). For more information, call (501) 455-4567 or check out www.i-30speedway.com.

The USMTS tackles the Tri-State Speedway in Pocola, Okla., on Saturday, May 5. Eddie Martin was the winner here when the series made their maiden voyage to the facility just across the border from Fort Smith, Ark., on June 3, 2008. In the three visits since then in 2009, 2010 and 2011, Jason Hughes was the winner.

Grandstand gates will swing open at 6 p.m. and racing will commence two hours later at 8 p.m. General admission spectator tickets are $20. Military veterans, law enforcements, seniors 65 and older and juniors ages 12-16 get in for $15. Kids under 12 are free. Pit passes are $35. Factory Stocks and Out-Pace USRA B-Mods will join the USMTS Modifieds on the card.

Race fans can get coupons good for $2 off adult spectator admission on race day at Casey’s General Stores locations in Pocola, Poteau, Sallisaw and Spiro, plus stores in Barling, Charleston, Fort Smith, Greenwood, Lavaca, Mansfield and Van Buren in Arkansas.

The Tri-State Speedway is a high-banked 3/8-mile clay oval located 1.6 miles west of the Arkansas-Oklahoma State line on US 271, then 0.3 mile north (3435 1705 W, Race Track Rd, Pocola, OK 74902). For more information, call (918) 575-1369 or check out www.tri-statespeedway.com online.

The Creek County Speedway was built in 1986, and for the first time on Sunday, May 6, the bullring that’s been delivering high-octane excitement to fans in the Tulsa, Okla., area will see the stars and cars of the biggest modified series on the planet.

Gates will open 5 p.m., hot laps hit the dirt at 6:30 and the first green flag gets unfurled at 7 p.m. General admission spectator tickets are $20, kids ages 8-14 are $10 and children under 8 get in for free. Pit passes are $35. The event will also feature the Lucas Oil National Open Wheel 600 Series with both Restricted and A-Class Micros in action.

Fans can get $2 discount coupons on race day at Casey’s General Stores locations in Broken Arrow, Claremore, Collinsville, Jenks, Owasso and Skiatook.

The Creek County Speedway is a slightly-banked 1/4-mile dirt oval located southwest of Tulsa on I-44 to exit 211, then 0.3 mile south on SR 33, then 1.0 mile west on SR 66 (18450 OK-66, Kellyville, OK 74039). For more information, call (515) 832-7944 and see www.creekcountyspeedway.co on the World Wide Web.

For those unable to be there in person, every lap of every race in every division all three nights will be broadcast live on www.RacinDirt.com.

To learn more about the United States Modified Touring Series, visit www.usmts.com online or call 515-832-7944. You can also like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/usmts, follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/usmts and Instagram at www.instagram.com/usmts or subscribe to our YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/usmtstv. Keep up to speed with everything USMTS by joining our email list at www.usmts.com/subscribe.

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USMTS OFFICIAL SPONSORS: Alpinestars, American Racer Racing Tires, Argo Manufacturing, Casey’s General Stores, Chevrolet Performance, CP-Carrillo, Deatherage Opticians, Eibach Springs, Fast Shafts, Intercomp, Jerovetz Motorsports Racing Parts, KSE Racing Products, Leaf Racewear & Safety Equipment, Malvern Bank, Mesilla Valley Transportation, MSD Performance, Nitroquest Media, Pace Performance, RacinDirt.com, S&S Fishing & Rental, Summit Racing Equipment, VP Racing Fuels.

USMTS PARTICIPATING SPONSORS: Arizona Sport Shirts, ASi Racewear, Boubin Tire & Automotive, Brodix Cylinder Heads, Duvall Electric, Eagle Moon Farm, ElbowsUp.com, Evolution Powersports, Oreo Cookies, PBM Performance Products, Production Jars, Rancho Milagro Racing, River’s Edge Scrap Management, Snickers, Spike Hardcore Energy, Top of the World Ranch, YouDirt.com.

USMTS CONTINGENCY SPONSORS: 905 Ink, AFCO Racing Products, Allstar Performance, Beyea Custom Headers, Brown & Miller Racing Solutions, BSB Manufacturing, Champ Pans, Edelbrock, FK Rod Ends, Forty9 Designs, Genesis Racing Shocks, GRT Race Cars, Holley Performance Products, Hooker Harness, Integra Shocks & Springs, Keyser Manufacturing, Maxima Racing Oils, Mr. Gasket, Out-Pace Racing Products, QA1, RacerWebsite.com, Real Racing Wheels, RHRSwag.com, Simpson Performance Products, Swift Springs, Sybesma Graphics, Tire Demon, Wehrs Machine & Race Products, Wilwood Disc Brakes.

By Scott|2018-05-02T16:22:19-04:00May 2nd, 2018|National, Racing News, Upcoming Events|Comments Off

Doubleheader Awaits Lucas Oil Late Models

BATAVIA, OH (May 2, 2018) – A weekend doubleheader awaits the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, at Tazewell Speedway on May 4 followed by Florence Speedway on May 5.

Tazewell Speedway, widely known as the world’s fastest 1/3-mile oval is accustomed to thrilling, edge of your seat racing action, lap after lap. The stars of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series are expected to challenge regional standouts such as: Dakotah Knuckles, Shanon Buckingham, Billy Ogle Jr., Casey Roberts, Robby Moses, Brian Smith, Chicky Barton, and more.

Friday’s event at Tazewell Speedway, the Toyota Knoxville 50 presented by Ted Russell Ford and Secret City Dodge-Jeep, will feature a complete program of: Miller Welders Time Trials, Heat Races, B-Mains, and a 50-lap, $12,000-to-win main event. The Sportsman Late Models, Classic Cars, and Four Cylinders will also be in competition at Tazewell Speedway on May 4.

The Tazewell Motor Lodge is the Official Host Hotel of Tazewell Speedway and the Toyota Knoxville 50. Visit www.tazewellmotorlodge.com or call (423) 626-7229 to make a reservation.

Tazewell Speedway is located just two miles northwest of Tazewell, Tennessee at 1400 Bacchus Road. For additional information, visit www.tazewellspeedway.net or call (423) 626-2222.

On Saturday, Florence Speedway will host the 32nd Annual Ralph Latham Memorial, in honor of the late Ralph Latham. Latham, a long-time Cincinnati area racer, lost his battle with cancer in August of 1986. The event will feature a complete program of: Miller Welders Time Trials, Heat Races, and B-Mains – highlighted by the 50-lap, $12,000-to-win main event. The Open Wheel Modifieds and Crate Late Models will also be in action on Saturday, May 5.

The historic 1/2-mile oval has produced some of the most memorable events in series history. Following a recent victory, Nick Latham, grandson of the late Ralph Latham, leads the current Florence Speedway championship standings. Latham, along with many other Florence Speedway aces and regional standouts will battle the stars of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series in pursuit of the $12,000 top prize.

The Official Host Hotel of Florence Speedway is the Hilton Cincinnati Airport, located at Exit 182 (Turfway Road) off I-75/71 in Florence, KY. To make a reservation, call (859) 371-4400 and ask for the Florence Speedway rate or click here to book online.

Florence Speedway is located in Northern Kentucky, approximately 25 miles south of Cincinnati, Ohio on US 42. Additional information can be obtained by visiting www.florencespeedway.com, or call the speedway office at (859) 493-0034.

Lucas Oil Championship Standings:

POS CAR # DRIVER NAME HOMETOWN POINTS TRAIL BY

1 49 Jonathan Davenport Blairsville, GA 2540

2 1R Josh Richards Shinnston, WV 2425 -115

3 0 Scott Bloomquist Mooresburg, TN 2325 -215

4 1 Earl Pearson Jr. Jacksonville, FL 2285 -255

5 32 Bobby Pierce Oakwood, IL 2230 -310

6 39 Tim McCreadie Watertown, NY 2210 -330

7 20 Jimmy Owens Newport, TN 2160 -380

8 5 Don O’Neal Martinsville, IN 2095 -445

9 40B Kyle Bronson ® Brandon, FL 2060 -480

9 14 Darrell Lanigan Union, KY 2060 -480

11 71 Hudson O’Neal Martinsville, IN 2055 -485

12 22 Gregg Satterlee Indiana, PA 1915 -625

13 28 Dennis Erb Jr. Carpentersville, IL 1830 -710

14 25Z Mason Zeigler ® Chalk Hill, PA 1825 -715

® = Rookie of the Year Contender

Track Information:
Tazewell Speedway
Phone Number: 423-626-2222
Event Promoter: Gary Hall
Location: 1400 Bacchus Road, Tazewell, TN 37879
Website: www.tazewellspeedway.net

Florence Speedway
Phone Number: 859-485-7591
Event Promoter: Josh King
Location: 12234 US Hwy 42, Walton, KY 41094
Website: www.florencespeedway.com

Tire Rule for May 4 – May 5:
Left Rear/Fronts – Hoosier Rib 28.5 – 1350
Right Rear – Hoosier 03, LM40

*Must use the same set of 4 tires for Time Trials, Heat Races, and B-Main.
*For the A-Main, competitors may use a new right rear tire.
*Cutting and/or siping of any tire IS allowed.

Event Purse: 1. $12,000, 2. $5,500, 3. $3,500, 4. $2,750, 5. $2,250, 6. $1,800, 7. $1,500, 8. $1,300, 9. $1,200, 10. $1,100, 11. $1,075, 12. $1,050, 13. $1,025, 14. $1,000, 15. $1,000, 16. $1,000, 17. $1,000, 17. $1,000, 19. $1,000, 20. $1,000, 21. $1,000, 22. $1,000, 23. $1,000, 24. $1,000

For the latest breaking news concerning the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, including the latest series standings, 2018 tour schedule, driver information, and more visit the official website at: www.lucasdirt.com.

By Scott|2018-05-02T16:05:31-04:00May 2nd, 2018|Racing News, Upcoming Events|Comments Off

“RONNIE BROOKSHIRE MEMORIAL” NEXT FOR THE ULTIMATE SUPERS LATE MODEL SERIES AT LAURENS

CARNESVILLE, GA – The Ultimate Super Late Model Series Southeast Region will travel to Laurens County Speedway located in Laurens, South Carolina on Saturday May 5th for the Annual “Ronnie Brookshire Memorial”. Ultimate Southeast competitors will go door to door around the Laurens County Speedway all chasing a $4,014 payday.

After scoring the victory at our previous event with the Ultimate Super Late Model Series; Tyler Millwood of Kingston, Georgia extended his lead in the 2018 chase for the championship to a thirteen point advantage with 117 points over Kyle Hardy who sits second in the standings with 104 points. Zack Mitchell (92 PTS), Joey Coulter (90 PTS), and Cla Knight (78 PTS), complete the current top five in the standings.

So far this season the Series has saw 103 different competitors in four completed events with three different winners. Michael Page leads the 2018 Ultimate Southeast Region winners list with two wins this season followed by Jonathan Davenport and Tyler Millwood in which each have one victory.

Make plans to join us Saturday May 5th as we bring in the month of May at Laurens County Speedway and see who will claim their spot in victory lane.

Pit gates will open at 4:00 PM with grandstand gates opening at 6:00 PM. Racing is scheduled to start around 8:00 PM. Grandstand admission will be $20 for Adults, Ages 5-11 $10, and Ages 4 and under free. Pit admission will be $35 for Adults, Ages 5-11 $15, and Ages 4 and under free.

ULTIMATE Full Payout For Saturday, May 5th:

1) $4,014; 2) $2,000; 3) $1,350; 4) $1,000; 5) $875; 6) $775; 7) $700; 8 ) $600; 9) $500; 10) $450; 11) $425; 12-24) $400.

Laurens County Speedway is located at 435 Racetrack Road in Laurens, South Carolina (29360). For further information on Laurens County Speedway visit the Speedway online atwww.laurensspeedway.com or call 864-984-2427.

For more information on the ULTIMATE Super Late Model Series visit www.ultimatesupers.com or call (864) 871-1442. ULTIMATE Supers are also on Twitter at @ULTIMATESupers Instagram @ULTIMATE_Supers and on Facebook at Ultimate Super Late Model Series.

The ULTIMATE Super Late Model Series would like to recognize their series partners for the 2018 season which include: American Racer, Hoosier Race Tires, VP Race Fuels, PPM Racing Products, Arizona Sport Shirts, DirtonDirt.com, Cruise With the Champions, Big A’s Custom Graphics, AR Bodies, Five Star Race Bodies, Schaeffer’s Racing Oil and Lubricants, RockAuto.com, Simpson, Davis Diesel Service, Rugged Radios, and Thomas Clarke Performance Web Design.Source: Ultimate Super Late Model Series

By Scott|2018-05-01T04:42:55-04:00May 1st, 2018|Racing News, Regional, Southern All Stars|Comments Off

Nolen Racing’s Windom Fourth, Coons Seventh at Terre Haute

TERRE HAUTE, Ind., April 30 — The 18th annual Sumar Classic USAC Silver Crown race Sunday night at the Terre Haute Action Track was a rollercoaster ride for Nolen Racing’s two drivers. In the end Chris Windom finished fourth for the Whiteland, Ind.-based team in a borrowed car. Jerry Coons Jr. qualified second out of 29 entries, led 10 laps, was in the top three or top five for almost all of the race, and ended up seventh.

Windom was very conservative during the bulk of the race, but came on like gangbusters at the end. Coons was in contention for at least a podium finish most of the race, but dropped back at the end due to brake issues that forced him to alter his entry into the turns and ultimately caused a tire problem.

Windom had just set the second-fastest lap of his group in the final practice session when the brand-new engine in the Nolen Racing Maxim No. 17 sponsored by KECO Coatings and Indy Race Parts blew in Turn 4. An arrangement was quickly made for Windom to hop in Bill Rose’s No. 66 for the rest of the evening. Despite never having driven that car before, Windom qualified 13th at 24.289 seconds with a hastily lettered 17 added to the white 66, and he started 13th in the 25-car 100-lapper on the half-mile dirt oval. He also received a contingency award from Roger and Barb Tapy for being the lucky 13th qualifier.

Once the race started, Windom, of St. Louis, had already advanced to eighth by lap two. The defending race winner was seventh by lap six, and he stayed just out of the top five for most of the first half of the race, primarily running in seventh. He was ninth at the halfway point and tenth a lap later, saving his tires, but he was back in seventh by lap 54.

He was eighth with 25 laps remaining, but he moved into sixth with 83 laps down when leader Kody Swanson and the driver who was third, Shane Cottle, came together between Turns 3 and 4. Cottle stopped on the track and was done for the night. Swanson had to pit to replace a flat tire, and restarted at the rear.

Windom cracked the top five for the first time on the restart on lap 84 by passing Shane Cockrum. He fell back to sixth on lap 88 when Swanson passed him, and he was still in sixth place on lap 97. He passed his teammate, Coons, for fifth on lap 98 and then C.J. Leary for fourth on lap 99 to bring it home in that position, trailing only winner Justin Grant; Swanson, who regrouped for second, and polesitter Tyler Courtney. Windom was 3.766 seconds behind Courtney and 2.249 seconds ahead of the fifth-place finisher, Leary, at the end.

Coons, a native of Tucson, Ariz., now living in Greencastle, Ind., qualified second with a sizzling 23.004 to Courtney’s 22.990 with the Nolen No. 20 Maxim. He blasted off at the green and passed Courtney for the lead with an outside move in Turn 2 on the first lap, right before Brady Bacon brought out the first full-course caution on lap two. Coons led the first 10 laps, but then Leary passed him in Turn 2 on a restart to push him back to second. Grant slipped by to the outside on lap 13 to push Coons back to third, and then Cottle wiggled by on lap 14 to relegate Coons to fourth.

Coons stayed in fourth place through lap 51, dicing repeatedly with Cottle in a fight for third in one of the best battles of the race as the field approached the halfway mark. Cottle moved into second on lap 48 and Coons then attacked Leary for third. He got the spot on lap 52 when both he and Swanson passed Leary.

Two laps later Coons was back in second when he passed Cottle. He remained in second place until Cottle got him back in Turn 3 on lap 65 on a restart. Coons stayed in third place from that point until Swanson passed him on lap 72, and he ran in fourth from lap 72 until he advanced back to third after the Swanson-Cottle incident with 83 laps down.

He had been dealing with the brake issue for some time, however, and it took a toll on his car’s tires. Courtney passed him for third with 10 laps to go, and Swanson pushed him back to fifth on the following lap.

It still looked like Coons would get a top-five finish, but with two laps to go Windom passed him to push him back to sixth, and Cockrum got by on the last lap to relegate Coons to seventh. Coons was just 0.600 of a second behind Cockrum at the checkered, and a full lap ahead of the eighth-place finisher, Joe Liguori.

Windom set his fastest lap of the race on lap 90 with a 23.031, which was the fifth-fastest lap of the race. Coons’ best lap was lap 83 in 23.211, which was the sixth-fastest lap of the race.

Windom is now third in the point standings and Coons is fourth. The next race, the Hemelgarn Racing/Super Fitness “Rollie Beale Classic,” is this coming Friday, May 4, at Toledo Speedway in Toledo, Ohio.

The team’s complete schedule can be found on its Web site at nolenracing.com and its Facebook page. It’s also on Twitter. For information on marketing partnerships, contact Restart Communications at LKMRestart@gmail.com. USAC’s Web site is at usacracing.com.

Post-race quotes follow:

Chris Windom: “The engine let go in the 17 with no warning. I want to thank everyone on my team and Bill Rose for letting me jump in his ride for the race.

“I was very conservative, and just tried not to go a lap down during most of the race. I was trying to save my tires for the end. So to get a fourth out of it in a car I never sat in before, I’ll take it.”

Jerry Coons Jr.: “For some reason we’ve had some issues with our brakes on half-mile tracks. Eventually I just had to slide on entry; I couldn’t get into the corners right due to the problem with the brakes, and I just wore down the tires. I was waiting for a tire to blow; one of them in particular was really bad at the end. At one point the vibration was so bad on the backstretch that it shook the whole car so badly I couldn’t even see. We’ll have to see what we can do to solve that brake problem for the future.”

Source: Nolen Racing’s Windom Fourth, Coons Seventh at Terre Haute | NolenRacing.com/Home

By Scott|2018-05-01T04:36:46-04:00May 1st, 2018|Race Results, Racing News|Comments Off

Austin Horton All Smiles After First Career Southern All Star Win

EASTABOGA, AL–The Southern All Star Dirt Racing Series presented by Max Fab made its annual spring NASCAR race weekend stop at the Talladega Short Track and the 2017 Southern All Stars Dirt Racing Series Champion Austin Horton of Newnan, GA., finally got his first career series win. In 2017 Austin competed on the series full time and had numerous top five finishes but could never get that top spot, but his finishes got him the series championship last year. In 2018 he made his first race back with the series count as he held off challenges from three time Southern All Star Champion Ronnie Johnson and Michael Page to get the win.

The top three worked lapped traffic as they battled for the top spot and gave the huge crowd on had a great race as Johnson made several attempts to get by Horton but had to back off, but Johnson could not rest at Page was right there with them and was looking for either driver to make a mistake and give him the chance he would need to try and get the win.

Jason of Oxford, AL., came home in the third spot driving the Jason Lively car and fifth place belonged to Cory Hedgecock of Loudon, TN., in his first start with the series this year.

Finishing in position sixth through tenth were Riley Hickman of Ooltewah, TN., Jadon Frame of Decherd, TN., Terry Smith of Oxford, AL., Grant Pearl of Southside, AL., and Donald McIntosh of Blairsville, GA.

RACE TIDBITS: Jay Scott of Fayetteville, TN., continues to lead the series standings as he, Mark Dodson of Caledonia, MS., and Ray McElhiney of Pulaski, TN., were the only drivers in the top seven in series points to make the show.

Drivers that moved into the top ten in points after Talladega were Riley Hickman, Jadon Frame and Eric Hickerson

2015 Southern All Star Rookie of the Year Dillon Tidmore had to drop before qualifying as oil pump problems ended his night early.

Career first Southern All Star starts went to J T Seawright of Ft Payne, AL., and Dalton Polston of Lithia Springs, GA

A big thanks to all the fans, drivers crews for the great turn out of cars for the NASCAR Weekend events and look forward to the Southern All Stars next trip to Talladega Short Track which will be August 11th for the Governor’s Cup paying $10,000 to win and it will also be the 100th sanctioned event that has been held at Talladega Short Track over the 35 year history of the series.

The next Southern All Star Dirt Racing Series event will be the first stop of the season at the Senoia Raceway in Senoia, GA., the Mayhem on Saturday night May 19th paying $4,000 to win..

Horton Sponsors: Rocket Chassis/Wood Motorsports/Super K Express/Orr’s Towing/Vapes Gone Wild/G W Performance/Gray’s Pulp & Logging/Allstar Graphix//McCoons

Car Count: 41

SUNOCO RACE FUELS GROUP QUALIFYING: Group A: Austin Horton Group B: Ronnie Johnson

PPM Race Products B Mains: Dalton Polston; Josh Adkins; Riley Hickman; Tim Busha

AR Bodies Last Car Lead Lap: Kenny Collins

COR Suspensions 10th Place Finisher: Donald McIntosh

36 Racing & Fabrication Hard Charger: Donald McIntosh

Race Car Engineering Hard Luck Award: Eric Hickerson

BrakeOMeter 4th Place Finisher Award: Jason Hiett

Rugged Radios Communications Award: Jay Scott

Results Pending Tire Test: 1.Austin Horton; 2.Ronnie Johnson; 3.Michael Page; 4.Jason Hiett; 5.Cory Hedgecock; 6.Riley Hickman; 7.Jadon Frame; 8.Terry Smith; 9.Grant Pearl; 10.Donald McIntosh; 11.Jay Scott; 12.Josh Putnam; 13.Kenny Collins; 14.Ray McElhiney; 15.Mark Dodson; 16.J T Seawright; 17.Dallas Cooper; 18.Eric Granger; 19.Tim Roszell; 20.Dalton Polston; 21.Tim Busha; 22.T J Reaid; 23.Eric Hickerson; 24.Larry Harrod; 25.Josh Adkins

DNS: Daniel Jacques; Bret Holmes; Brandon Overton; Dillon Tidmore; Joseph Faulkner; Brad Skinner; Colton Miller; Jack Hale; Carlton Freeman; Lucas Burns; Luke Hoffner; Skip Freeman; Tristan Sealy; Tommy Taylor; James Roulette, Corey Roulette

For more information concerning the Southern All Stars contact Lynn Acklin – General Manager: 256-924-4546 www.sasdirt.com

2018 SOUTHERN ALL STAR POINTS STANDINGS PRESENTED BY MAXFAB:: 1.Jay Scott 314; 2.Mark Dodson 282; 3.Ray McElhaney 272; 4.Brad Skinner 194; 5.Riley Hickman 182; 6.Jadon Frame 176; 7.Tristan Sealy 174; 8.Joseph Faulkner 160; 9.Eric Hickerson 146; 10.Tommy Taylor 138;

2018 CRUISE WITH THE CHAMPIONS/DIRTONDIRT.COM ROOKIE OF THE YEAR: 1.Jay Scott 314; 2.Mark Dodson 282; 3.Ray McElhaney 272; 4. Joseph Faulkner 160; 5.Pearson Lee Williams 78.

2018 AR Bodies Challenge: 1.Brad Skinner 110; Joseph Faulkner 86; 3.Eric Hickerson 67; 4.Dalton Polston 41; 5.Bret Holmes 39; 5.David Brannon 24.

UPCOMING SOUTHERN ALL STAR DIRT RACING SERIES EVENT:
May 19-Senoia Raceway-Senoia, GA-Mayhem 40-$4,000
May 26-Winchester Speedway-Winchester, TN Memorial Day Weekend-$4,000
June 2-North Alabama Speedway-Tuscumbia, AL-$4,000

2018 Southern All Star Dirt Racing Series Sponsors:
*Hoosier Racing Tire “The Official Race Tire” of the Southern All Star Dirt Racing Series *Patriot Sports “The Official Merchandise Vendor” of the Southern All Star Dirt Racing Series *Sunoco Race Fuel “The Official Racing Fuel” of the Southern All Star Dirt Racing Series*MaxFab Presenting Sponsor

2018 Southern All Star Dirt Racing Series Marketing Partners Include: AR Bodies, Brodix Cylinder Heads, , COR Suspensions, Cruise with the Champions, DirtonDirt.com, H3 Performance Graphics, Integra Racing Shocks, , MSR Mafia Web Design and Service, PPM Racing Products, RockAuto.com, 36 Racing & Fabrication, Racecar Engineering, BrakeOMeter; Dirt Car Lift-

Source: .:Official Internet Home of Southern All Star Dirt Car Series:.

By Scott|2018-05-01T04:24:30-04:00May 1st, 2018|Racing News, Regional, Southern All Stars|Comments Off

TYLER MILLWOOD SCORES “JACK STARRETTE MEMORIAL” VICTORY AT MODOC

ODOC, SC – The Ultimate Super Late Model Series Southeast Region rolled into the 4/10 mile oval known as Modoc Raceway located in Modoc, South Carolina Saturday for the Annual “Jack Starrette Memorial” event worth $5,022. The event was co sanctioned with the Carolina Clash.

It was an action packed event to say the least. Ultimate Southeast 2018 current points leader and defending Series Champion Tyler Millwood of Kingston, Georgia battled through traffic and held off challenges from Ross Bailes in the closing laps to led flag to flag in Saturdays “Jack Starrette Memorial” event to earn his first career Ultimate Super Late Model Series and Carolina Clash victory. Ross Bailes, John Henderson, Cla Knight, and Joey Coulter rounded out the top five finishers. Michael Page set fast time in qualifying with a time of 16.810 seconds. Heat race winners included Anthony Sanders and Brent Dixon.

The Ultimate Super Late Model Series Southeast Region will be back in action again on Saturday May 5th as the Series will travel to Laurens, South Carolina to Laurens County Speedway for the 2nd Annual “Ronnie Brookshire Memorial” event paying $4,014 to win.

FULL RESULTS – MODOC RACEWAY 4/28/18

1 – Tyler Millwood
2 – Ross Bailes
3 – John Henderson
4 – Cla Knight
5 – Joey Coulter
6 – Brent Dixon
7 – Kyle Hardy
8 – Zack Mitchell
9 – GR Smith
10 – Michael Brown
11 – Dennis Franklin
12 – Doug Sanders
13 – Kale Green
14 – Jeff Smith
15 – David Yandle
16 – Adam Yarbrough
17 – Brian Connor
18 – Anthony Sanders
19 – Donald Bradsher
20 – Ryan Gifford
21 – Larry Grube
22 – David Todd
23 – Brett Hamm
24 – Dale Arnold

Car Count: 24
Davis Diesel Service Fast Qualifier: Cla Knight 16.810
Feature Winner: Tyler Millwood
Hard Charger: Michael Brown, Advanced 13 Spots
Heat 1 Winner: Anthony Sanders
Heat 2 Winner: Brent Dixon

Heat 1

1) Anthony Sanders; 2) Doug Sanders; 3) Jeff Smith; 4) Ryan Gifford; 5) Adam Yarbrough; 6) David Yandle; 7) Michael Brown

Heat 2

1) Brent Dixon; 2) Kyle Hardy; 3) Brian Connor; 4) Larry Grube; 5) Kale Green; 6) Dale Arnold; 7) David Todd

For more information on the ULTIMATE Super Late Model Series visit www.ultimatesupers.com or call (864) 871-1442. ULTIMATE Supers are also on Twitter at @ULTIMATESupers Instagram @ULTIMATE_Supers and on Facebook at Ultimate Super Late Model Series.

The ULTIMATE Super Late Model Series would like to recognize their series partners for the 2018 season which include: American Racer, Hoosier Race Tires, VP Race Fuels, PPM Racing Products, Arizona Sport Shirts, DirtonDirt.com, Cruise With the Champions, Big A’s Custom Graphics, AR Bodies, Five Star Race Bodies, Schaeffer’s Racing Oil and Lubricants, RockAuto.com, Simpson, Davis Diesel Service, Rugged Radios, and Thomas Clarke Performance Web Design.Source: Ultimate Super Late Model Series

By Scott|2018-05-01T02:28:17-04:00May 1st, 2018|Racing News, Regional, ULTIMATE Super Late Model Seires|Comments Off

Scott Grabs Win at Swainsboro Raceway

Saturday night racing action at Swainsboro Raceway brought 104 cars to the track for some sheet metal scrubbing racing action. In the Sunoco Super Street division, Monk Gulledge and Tommy Clinard both picked up heat race wins. At the green, Gulledge took the lead with Clinard second. Brent Herndon moved inside Rye Faulk for the third position. Lap 3, Herndon took to the inside of Clinard for the second position but Clinard shut the door. Dusty Collins moved by Faulk for fourth. Lap 5, Clinard slipped high off turn 4 and Herndon took over second. Lap 6, Luke Scott and Collins make contact for the fourth position allowing Scott to take control. Five to go, Scott passes Clinard for third. After a restart from caution, Michael Slater takes over fifth from Collins. Monk Gulledge leads flag to flag taking the checkered, Brent Herndon earns second, Luke Scott third, Michael Slater fourth, and Tommy Clinard fifth.

Sixteen drivers took the green in the Southland Insurance 602 Late Model division with Tyler Mimbs and Tyler Sanders leading the field to green. After going to a single file restart, Tyler Mimbs leads the field for lap one. Lap 5, Cody Overton takes over fifth from Brandon Carpenter. Two to go, Overton and Austin Scarboro battle side by side to the finish for fourth. Tyler Mimbs dominates earning his first win for the season, Tyler Sanders second, Terry Lumley third, Cody Overton held on to fourth, and Austin Scarboro fifth.

In the Daniels Chevrolet Pure Stock division, Luke Scott took the lead off turn four over George Williamson. Lap 2, Brent Herndon passed Tommy Hadden on the inside for fourth. Lap 3, Williamson hot on the rear of Scott off four and gives him a bump in one. Lap 5, Herndon gets inside Kip Poole for third. Halfway, Herndon on a mission gets by Williamson for second. Two to go, Williamson all on the rear of Herndon for second. Luke Scott takes the checkered, side by side at the flag, George Williamson regains second, Brent Herndon third, Kip Poole fourth, and Jimmy Haynes fifth.

Competing for $1000 to win in the Scare House of the South 440 division, 20 cars took the green. Andrew Smith took the lead over Rod Morris off turn two. Lap 3, in a battle for second Rod Morris and Reid Christensen get together off turn two. Morris was forced to pit for the night and Christensen restarted at the rear of the field. John Hooks moved up to second and Tyler Davis third. Lap 4, Cody Atkinson passed Tommy Davis on the inside for fourth. Lap 5, Tommy Davis off the pace with mechanical issues. Lap 8, Christensen already back to the fifth position from the rear. Cody Atkinson pitted losing the fourth position and John Bratcher pitted giving up fifth. Lap 11, Christensen moved into third. Andrew Smith celebrates in victory lane, Reid Christensen takes second on the last lap, Tyler Davis third, James Rogers fourth, and Richard Lastinger fifth.

In the Sharp Mini Late Model division, Brad Amerson takes the lead as Tim Gerdmann gets loose off two. Lap 3, Rene Chamser brings out the caution in turn three running second. Coming from the rear, Gerdmann moves inside Matt Wise for fifth. Halfway, Richard Johnson closes in on Amerson in turn two. Five to go, Matt Harden takes over fourth. Two to go, Johnson and Amerson make contact as Johnson takes the lead. Richard Johnson wins, Brad Amerson second, Thomas Cooler third, Matt Harden fourth, and Tim Gerdmann fifth.

Setting the fastest qualifying time of 15.375 seconds in the Zaxby’s Crate Late Model division, Corey Dunn held the pole with Shannon Graham outside. Sixteen cars take the green, Dunn and Graham side by side off turn two, Dunn takes the lead. Lap two, Graham gets loose off turn three bringing out the caution running in the second position. Dunn leads and Pearson Lee Williams moves into the second position. Chesley Dixon tries Williams for second off turn four but Williams maintains the position. Corey Dunn earns his first win at Swainsboro Raceway, Pearson Lee Williams takes second, Chesley Dixon third, Cody Overton fourth, and Caleb Gay finishes out the top five.

Ending the night in the Roger Wheeler Construction Road Warrior division, Ridge McCoy takes the lead off turn two over Jaime Foskey. Starting in the fourth position, Justin Williams loses a tire forcing him to pit for the night. Lap 4, Graham Stevenson passes Foskey for second. Ridge McCoy holds off Graham Stevenson to earn his first win at Swainsboro Raceway. Finishing out the top five Jaime Foskey in third, Kip Poole fourth, and Kay Alexander fifth.

At Swainsboro Kart Track Red Plate Division 1. Tyler McCumbers, 2. Joe Brett Sullivan, 3. Trey Oliver. Green Plate Light 1. Chase Litchfield, 2. Jake Brown, 3. Tucker Baird. Green Plate Heavy 1. Chase Litchfield, 2. Jake Brown, 3. Tucker Baird. Blue Plate 1. Marley Meeks, 2. Katie Pender. Pro Blue 1. Katie Pender, 2. Marley Meeks. Predator 350 1. Brandon Green, 2. Todd Godbee, 3. Johnny Martin. Predator 375 1. Wayne Edenfield, 2. Todd Godbee, 3. Cole Reddish. Clone T3 350 1. Justin Diekemper, 2. Dylan Litchfield, 3. Joseph Diekemper. Clone T3 375 1. Justin Diekemper, 2. Dylan Litchfield, 3. Ryan Adams. Clone EL 350 1. Justin Diekemper, 2. Joseph Diekemper, 3. Chad Murray. Clone EL 375 1. Joseph Diekemper, 2. Justin Diekemper, 3. Dusty Godbee. Clone Super Heavy 425 1. Matt Black, 2. Rodney Marcus, 3. Kevin Roland. Predator 375 – 50 lap event 1. Justin Diekemper, 2. Joseph Diekemper, 3. Wayne Edenfield.

–By: Candy Carroll

By Scott|2018-05-01T02:21:55-04:00May 1st, 2018|Race Results, Racing News|Comments Off

Strong Field Invades the Buckeye State to Kick off 24th Season of Sunoco American Late Model Series

ROSSBURG, OH — Apr. 28, 2018 — The Sunoco American Late Model Series kicked off its 24^th season of racing on the biggest stage in all of dirt track racing. The famed ½ (0.500)-mile high-banked dirt oval of Eldora Speedway (OH), located just east of the Indiana/Ohio state line in Rossburg, OH was the site for the 2018 season opener, the $5,000-to-win Late Model LidLifter. This event was the first of four appearances of the season at Eldora and 88^th all-time event at the Buckeye State oval, the most of any track in the 23-year history of the series.

When the checkered flag flew, Nick Hoffman was the surprised winner in Victory Lane after flagged winner Jason Jameson crossed the scales light by just four pounds. “I wasn’t expecting that at all. I was happy to finish second after the great battle him and I had,“ explained the soon to be 26-year-old (on May 1^st) after climbing from his #2 Propane Direct / Rocket XR1 machine. “It was a battle to start 10^th in this field and work our way up to have a chance to win this. I hate to win that way, but we did have a helluva hot rod tonight,” added the Belleville, IL driver who now calls Mooresville, NC home.

The 407^th all-time event in series history would see three-time DIRTcar Modified National Champion Devin Gilpin and Jameson lead the field to the green flag for the 25-lap feature. Gilpin would beat Jameson to the first corner to grab the early lead while the rest of the pack jockeyed for position behind them. After a caution on lap nine, the restart would see Jameson shoot out ahead of Gilpin to take over the top spot and try to pull away from the rest of the field.

At the halfway mark, Hoffman, who started 10^th, had worked his way up to fourth and with 10 laps to go, disposed of 1997 Dirt Late Model Dream winner, Jimmy Mars and then Gilpin to take over second with six laps to go. He set his sights on Jameson and the battle was on for the lead. Hoffman tried high and low to get past Jameson, but it wasn’t enough as Jameson would see the checkered flag first, only to lose the victory by being light at the scales by just four pounds.

Gilpin would take second in the final rundown with Mars completing the podium finishers in third. 19-year-old Kody Evans scored an impressive fourth showing ahead of three-time and defending series champion, Jon Henry, who would finish off the top five. Two-time and defending DIRTcar Super Late Model National Champion, Rusty Schlenk finished sixth as Dustin Nobbe, defending track champion, Kent Robinson, five-time track champion, Matt Miller and Rob Anderzack were the final top 10. Earlier in the afternoon, Jameson picked up the Fast Qualifier honors over the 24-car field with a 15.510 = 116.054mph and he also won his Heat Race. Devin Gilpin and Kody Evans also scored Heat Race victories.

Eldora Speedway will host the Sunoco American Late Model Series three more times in 2018 starting with the traditional Memorial Day Holiday Weekend event, the 48^th running of the Johnny Appleseed Classic on Sunday, May 27^th. This race is the final opportunity for teams to get all important track time in preparation for the 24^th running of the Dirt Late Model Dream on June 7-9^th. The traditional Labor Day Holiday Weekend event, the 11^th annual Earl Baltes Classic is on Sunday, September 2^nd. The Baltes Classic is the last chance for teams to tune up for the 48^th annual World 100 the following week on September 6-7-8^th. The final appearance of the season is also the final race of the year for the series on Saturday, October 13^th as part of the tracks Last Call For Them All weekend.

The Sunoco American Late Model Series will head west for the next two shows and both races will be co-sanctioned with the MARS Super Late Model Series. On Friday, May 10^th, Farmer City Raceway (IL) will host the 2^nd annual Farmer City 74 which will pay $10,000 to the winner. Then the next night, Saturday, May 11^th, the teams venture just 40 miles south to Fairbury American Legion Speedway (IL) for the 4^th annual #FALS Frenzy, which also pays a cool $10,000 to win.

For more information about the remainder of the 2018 racing season within the Sunoco American Late Model Series, visit the series website. You can also follow the series on all Social Media outlets on Facebook and Twitter via the DIRTcar Racing pages using the hashtag #SunocoALMS or #ALMS.

Late Model LidLifter Results – Saturday, April 28^th, 2018

Sunoco American Late Model Series – 24 Cars

Feature – (25) Laps — 1. 2H-Nick Hoffman[10]; 2. 1G-Devin Gilpin[1]; 3. 28M-Jimmy Mars[4]; 4. 4G-Kody Evans[3]; 5. 15H-Jon Henry[7]; 6. CJ1-Rusty Schlenk[12]; 7. 5N-Dustin Nobbe[16]; 8. 7R-Kent Robinson[19]; 9. 3-Matt Miller[15]; 10. 8-Rob Anderzack[11]; 11. 1N-Casey Noonan[21]; 12. 95J-Jerry Bowersock[8]; 13. 20C-Duane Chamberlain[13]; 14. 10-Brett Miller[23]; 15. C9-Steve Casebolt[9]; 16. 69-Jeff Warnick[24]; 17. 22F-Nick Fenner[22]; 18. OK-Freddie Carpenter[17]; 19. 39-Hillard Miller[20]; 20. 49-Brian Ruhlman[14]; 21. 2-Travis Stemler[5]; 22. 50Y-Ryan Missler[18]; 23. 55-Jeep VanWormer[6]; 24. 12-Jason Jameson-[DQ];

Qualifying — 1. 7R-Kent Robinson, 15.520; 2. 5N-Dustin Nobbe, 15.599; 3. 1G-Devin Gilpin, 15.670; 4. 28M-Jimmy Mars, 15.938; 5. 2H-Nick Hoffman, 16.203; 6. 20C-Duane Chamberlain, 16.311; 7. 22F-Nick Fenner, 19.233; 8. 15H-Jon Henry, 99.991; 9. 12-Jason Jameson, 15.510; 10. 2-Travis Stemler, 15.894; 11. 95J-Jerry Bowersock, 16.164; 12. 49-Brian Ruhlman, 16.408; 13. OK-Freddie Carpenter, 16.513; 14. 8-Rob Anderzack, 16.722; 15. 39-Hillard Miller, 17.232; 16. 10-Brett Miller, 99.992; 17. 55-Jeep VanWormer, 15.649; 18. 4G-Kody Evans, 15.698; 19. CJ1-Rusty Schlenk, 15.708; 20. C9-Steve Casebolt, 15.827; 21. 50Y-Ryan Missler, 16.274; 22. 1N-Casey Noonan, 16.483; 23. 3-Matt Miller, 16.801; 24. 69-Jeff Warnick, 99.993;

Heat #1 – Group A – (8) Laps — 1. 1G-Devin Gilpin[2]; 2. 28M-Jimmy Mars[1]; 3. 15H-Jon Henry[8]; 4. 2H-Nick Hoffman[5]; 5. 20C-Duane Chamberlain[6]; 6. 5N-Dustin Nobbe[3]; 7. 7R-Kent Robinson[4]; 8. 22F-Nick Fenner[7];

Heat #2 – Group B – (8) Laps — 1. 12-Jason Jameson[4]; 2. 2-Travis Stemler[3]; 3. 95J-Jerry Bowersock[2]; 4. 8-Rob Anderzack[6]; 5. 49-Brian Ruhlman[1]; 6. OK-Freddie Carpenter[5]; 7. 39-Hillard Miller[7]; 8. 10-Brett Miller[8];

Heat #3 – Group C – (8)Laps — 1. 4G-Kody Evans[3]; 2. 55-Jeep VanWormer[4]; 3. C9-Steve Casebolt[1]; 4. CJ1-Rusty Schlenk[2]; 5. 3-Matt Miller[7]; 6. 50Y-Ryan Missler[5]; 7. 1N-Casey Noonan[6]; 8. 69-Jeff Warnick[8].

By Scott|2018-04-30T17:32:07-04:00April 30th, 2018|Racing News, Regional|Comments Off

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