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High Bank Holdup Weekend Rained Out

FULTON, NY – April 26, 2019 – Anticipated steady rain on Friday coupled with forecasted temperatures on Saturday in the 30s and 40s with gusty winds has forced Fulton Speedway staff, in conjunction with Super DIRTcar Series officials, to cancel the ‘High Bank Holdup Weekend’ Friday and Saturday, April 26-27. No rescheduled dates for either event have been scheduled at this time for either the DIRTcar Sportsman Modified Series: Central Region season opener or the High Bank Holdup 100.

The Super DIRTcar Series returns to action on Tuesday, May 7 for the Ultimate Outlaw 100 at Outlaw Speedway in Dundee, NY. Come out and see the stars like defending Series Champion Matt Sheppard, defending NAPA Super DIRT Week Champion Larry Wight, and many more.

If you can’t make it to the race track, our partners at FloRacing have you covered with live HD streaming video.

Stay tuned to SuperDIRTcarSeries.com, Twitter, and Facebook for news and notes.

— DIRTcar PR

By Scott|2019-04-27T05:07:06-04:00April 27th, 2019|Racing News, Regional, Super DirtCar Series|Comments Off

DAVID GREEN INHERITS LAST LAP SUPER LATE MODEL VICTORY AT AUBURNDALE SPEEDWAY

Again it was “just one of those nights” Saturday evening at Auburndale Speedway that saw plenty of great racing, some wild action and some “hurt feelings” along the way as the show wrapped up just 20 minutes shy of finishing on Easter Sunday.

All in all it was a great night for the kids and they were out in force for a big Easter egg hunt that was sponsored by PB of Central Florida (a demolition contractor in Winter Haven) and Kitto Sheds & Equipment of Dundee. Several of the eggs contained special gold tickets and those kids got new bikes, scooters and games courtesy of the sponsors. After the egg hunt, the drawings were held for a large number of Easter baskets donated by race teams, track staff and fans. Needless to say, the kids all left the track very happy.

The headliner for the night was the Easter Bunny Special for the Super Late Models. Scheduled for 100 laps, the race was trimmed to 50 laps due to the lateness of the hour, among other things.

Just ten cars signed in but it was a stout field as Michael Atwell made the trip up from Naples and set quick time at 13.661 seconds with Chris Fontaine second fastest at 13.792 followed by Matt McCrary, George Gorham, Jr. and Jon Guy. The top six in time trials were inverted for the start of the feature placing Ft. Pierce driver David Green on the pole and Guy on the outside pole.

Green jumped out front but the overall complexion of the race would change on lap three. Gorham hit the back of Guy’s car going into turn two as Guy checked up briefly. Gorham then spun collecting most of the field. When all was said and done both Gorham and Kendall Anderson were done for the night while Guy and Charles Kopach pitted to make repairs but returned to action.

Other cars also had minor cosmetic damage but were able to stay on the speedway. At this point, with just 8 cars left and the time closing in on 11 pm, track officials decided to cut the race to 50 laps.

Green continued to set the pace after the restart just ahead of Fontaine who lost second spot to McCrary on the tenth lap only to return the favor two laps later bringing Atwell with him into third spot. Fontaine, who was driving very aggressively, forced his way by Green in turn one and grabbed the lead on lap 19. Two laps later Atwell got by Green for second just as Guy fell out of the event as the earlier damage had hurt the performance of his racer.

McCrary also called it a night during the 29th lap.

Atwell began to really put the pressure on Fontaine who was doing all he could to hold on to the top spot. With five laps to go, Atwell slammed his way by Fontaine coming off turn four and took the lead… a move that did not set well with Fontaine. Fontaine stayed right with Atwell then turned him around in turn three during the final lap.

Although Fontaine crossed the stripe first, he got the black flag instead of the checker. Green, running third when the white flag flew, was thus awarded the victory, his first ever at Auburndale Speedway. Atwell got his car going and finished the race but was also placed at the rear of the finishing order for aggressive driving. That allowed Roger Blevins to take home the runner up spot followed by Brian Dorer. Charles Kopach was a lap down but took fourth as credited as being the last car running after the DQ’s.

“We don’t get to race as often as we would like to,” said Green in victory lane. “I just want to thank the Drawdy brothers for giving me the opportunity to drive their car and it’s great to get them a win tonight.”

Although he fell out just past half way, McCrary was credited with fifth spot followed by Guy, Gorham, Anderson, Atwell and Fontaine.

The Legend Car brought 17 machines to the track and the twin heat races were won by Seth Adams and Sam Cornman. Several drivers were making their Legend Car debut including former TBARA Sprint Car champion Bo Hartley who was “testing” a car that will eventually be driven by his son Stephen. Adams started on the outside pole for the feature and led every lap to score the win in a race that saw a few cautions but only for minor incidents. It would be the last race here for Adams as he’ll be going into the ranks of the U. S. Army in just a few days.

Noah Cornman, winner of the last two Legend Car races here, was the driver putting on a show in this one as he methodically drove his way to the front and “Little Gator” was right behind Adams at the finish with Adams’ teammate Kyle Pitts holding on for third over Jarrett Wagman and Dennis Misuraca.

Completing the top ten were Jojo Viverito, Mike Verhaagh, Brad Perez, Derek Stansbury and Hartley. Rounding out the finishers were Jason Carpenter, Dylan Brewer, Bob Wilson, Logan Misuraca and Sam Cornman.

Mike Rudder and Jeff Firestine topped the heat races for the Modified Mini Stocks but Rudder had problems during the pace laps for the feature and fell out before the green flag flew. Kenny Uhl, Jr. grabbed the lead at the start and never looked back taking his first win here in some time. Ken Nurse, Jr. held off Firestine for second with Chris Spring fourth and Clint Holmes fifth. Mike Kerrivan, Richard Browm, Rachelle Rudolph, Mike Prevatt, Dalton Williamson and Rudder completed the finishing field.

The best race of the night was the V-8 Bomber feature. Just six cars were in the field but they put on quite a show. Heat winner James Wright III was getting plenty of pressure as he led the way after starting on the pole for the feature. Ronnie Abney, Jr. had his new car handling well and he went to the outside of Wright with three laps to go as Wright was battling an engine that was beginning to “lock up.” Despite bouncing off the wall at one point, Abney was able to make the outside pass stick and he took a very popular win, the first of his young career at Auburndale Speedway.

Brandon Love came through to claim second trailed by George Gorham, Jr. and Wright, who faded to fourth on the final lap. Brian Harbin was fifth and Bud Bronson sixth.

A wild and wacky Mini Stock feature saw for drivers – Fred Martin, John Cummins, Jr., Matt Cummins and Steven O’Steen – all disqualified for rough driving and unsportsmanlike conduct. Things got so out of hand that the race got the checker three laps early just to calm things down. That did not matter to Chuck Frazier as he led every lap to claim his first win of the year after also winning the earlier heat race. Chris Narramore, Jr. outlasted the rest of the field to claim second over David McCaig, Devin Brown and Guy Kolmel.

Heat winner Maria Martins dominated the Mini Cup feature taking the lead from Russell Bush on lap three then streaking away for a very easy win. Bush took second ahead of Clay Samuels, Bill Rychel, Leandro Martins (Maria’s cousin who was making his first start here), Wilson Martins and Douglas Herrin, Jr.

There was a scary moment during the Daytona Antique Auto Racing Association (DAARA) Sprint Car feature when heat winner Robert Campbell slammed hard into the turn one wall. His immaculate Sprinter was badly damaged but Campbell emerged unhurt.

Duane LeCornu went on to win the race taking the measure of Chris Hahn, Josh Rynd, Dave Cash and Campbell. Merle Strickland did not start.

Cush Revette, Jr. drove his “Crown 7” 1957 Chevy convertible to the win in the DAARA V-8 Stock Car feature ahead of heat winner Dr. Carl Doughty. Steve Slaughter was third ahead of Darren Nichols and Tommy Gamble.

The DAARA 6-Cylinder Stock Car feature was claimed by Richie Gomes who also won the heat race. Dave Davis trailed in second ahead of Steve Parrish, Rocky Buckles and David Glenn.

By Scott|2019-04-22T18:28:12-04:00April 22nd, 2019|Auburndale Speedway, Local, Racing News|Comments Off

Southern All Star Dirt Racing Series Announces Schedule Adjustments

The Southern All Star Dirt Racing Series presented by MaxFab events for Saturday night April 20th are still on schedule. The area has had some rain overnight and throughout the day, but the weather service says the moisture should be moving out of the area overnight and should be away from the Summertown, TN., and area tomorrow.

Stay tuned to websites, twitter and Facebook for the latest updates concerning the weather for Saturday.

Pits gates will open at 3pm, registration ends at 6pm, drivers meeting at 6pm and hot laps to follow.

For track information contact www.thunderhillracewaypark.com or 931-964-2120.

By Scott|2019-04-22T18:23:38-04:00April 22nd, 2019|Racing News, Southern All Stars|Comments Off

DAVENPORT BECOMES FIRST REPEAT WINNER AT HAGERSTOWN

HAGERSTOWN, MD (April 13, 2019) – Jonathan Davenport became the first repeat winner in Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series-sanctioned events at Hagerstown Speedway on Saturday night.

Heading into tonight’s event at the Dirt Capitol, the series had made 11 appearances and there had been 11 different winners. The defending National Champion led the entire race on his way to winning the 38th Annual Stanley Schetrompf Classic. Davenport now sits at five series wins so far in 2019, and his 41st overall.

Brandon Sheppard roared to a runner-up finish, holding off Jimmy Owens at the line. Rick Eckert was fourth and Tim McCreadie rallied from his 19th starting position to round out the top five.

“It’s really great to become the first driver to win twice in series races at Hagerstown, this is such a historic track,” said Davenport. I was getting really, really loose on that long green flag run and I got behind those lapped cars. Jimmy [Owens] and Sheppard were right on us. Thank goodness for that caution. It saved us. I haven’t raced here many times; but it definitely brings back memories of my asphalt days. You have to drive the track straighter than most. You also have to have a different mindset to drive this track. Thank you to Jason, Tyler, Matt, and everybody who works on the crew.”

A caution for Jason Jameson on lap 25 allowed lapped traffic to clear out in front of Davenport after Owens and Sheppard closed to within a car length. On the restart, Davenport pulled away and Sheppard moved around Owens for second.

“A couple of the lap-cars were giving me fits tonight. One of them kept switching lanes on me and I am not sure if he saw me because he was racing me side-by-side. I bumped wheels with him, and I thought here we go. Jack Cornett is here tonight, and he builds a great engine. Thanks to all of the fans for coming out tonight looks like they had a great turnout.”

Sheppard had his second straight runner-up finish with the series. “We were all bunched up racing for the lead and then the caution came out. JD and Owens were doing a good job and I was going to have a tough time passing them. It was a lot of fun out there. I had to run my stuff harder than I wanted to. Luckily, on the restart I slipped by Jimmy. I couldn’t gain any ground on JD. I was trying all sorts of things to catch him, but I think I burnt my tires up too much. This was a lot better than my last showing at Hagerstown for sure.”

Tonight, Owens piloted the same back-up car which got him to victory lane Atomic on Thursday and recorded another podium finish on Saturday night. “JD was really good, and he was making his way through traffic really well. I felt at the time we had gotten to him [Davenport] and we were a little better than him. We had a bird’s eye view and I thought we could sneak up on him and then the caution came out and ruined it for us. Our tires didn’t refire and it was just a drag race until we got to traffic again.”

The winner’s Lance Landers Motorsports Longhorn Chassis is powered by a Cornett Racing Engine and sponsored by: Nutrien Ag Solutions, ASC Warranty, Penske Racing Shocks, Spartan Mowers, Go Lithium Batteries, Valvoline, Hoosier Tires, and Mega Plumbing of the Carolinas.

Completing the top ten were Earl Pearson Jr., Josh Richards, Trever Feathers, Gene Knaub, and Jason Covert.

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
Race Summary
Saturday, April 13, 2019
38th Annual Stanley Schetrompf Classic
Hagerstown Speedway – Hagerstown, Md.

Miller Welders Time Trials
Fast Time Group A: Kyle Bronson / 18.179 seconds (overall)
Fast Time Group B: Gene Knaub / 18.554 seconds

Penske Race Shocks Heat Race #1 Finish (10 Laps, Top 4 Transfer): Jonathan Davenport, Rick Eckert, Josh Richards, Kyle Bronson, Kyle Hardy, Tim McCreadie, Kyle Lee, Jamie Lathroum, Tyler Bare

FK Rod Ends Heat Race #2 Finish (10 Laps, Top 4 Transfer): Jimmy Owens, Tyler Erb ®, Gregg Satterlee, Devin Moran ®, Austin Hubbard, Ryan King, Colton Flinner, Jason Jameson ®, Mason Zeigler, Dan Stone

Simpson Race Products Heat Race #3 Finish (10 Laps, Top 4 Transfer): Gene Knaub, Jason Covert, Brandon Sheppard, Hudson O’Neal, Trever Feathers, Alex Ferree, Shanon Buckingham, Tyler Horst, Gary Stuhler

Lucas Oil Products Penetrating Oil Heat Race #4 Finish (10 Laps, Top 4 Transfer): Earl Pearson, Jr., Billy Moyer, Jr., Dylan Yoder, Don O’Neal, Stormy Scott, Matt Cosner, Justin Kann, Justin Weaver, Jacob Hawkins-DNS

Lucas Oil Products Red “N” Tacky Spray Grease B-Main #1 Finish (12 Laps, Top 3 Transfer): Kyle Hardy, Tim McCreadie, Jamie Lathroum, Austin Hubbard, Tyler Bare, Mason Zeigler, Colton Flinner, Ryan King, Kyle Lee, Dan Stone, Jason Jameson ®

FAST Shafts B-Main #2 Finish (12 Laps, Top 3 Transfer): Trever Feathers, Stormy Scott, Shanon Buckingham, Matt Cosner, Alex Ferree, Gary Stuhler, Tyler Horst, Justin Kann, Justin Weaver, Jacob Hawkins-DNS

Lucas Oil Feature Finish (50 Laps):
FINISHSTARTCAR #DRIVER NAMEHOMETOWNEARNINGS1149Jonathan DavenportBlairsville, GA$13,1002101SBrandon SheppardNew Berlin, IL$5,5003320Jimmy OwensNewport, TN$4,300450Rick EckertYork, PA$2,75051939Tim McCreadieWatertown, NY$2,950641Earl Pearson, Jr.Jacksonville, FL$2,6007914Josh RichardsShinnston, WV$2,30081820FTrever FeathersWinchester, VA$1,300921KGene KnaubDover, PA$1,20010672CJason CovertYork Haven, PA$1,100111340BKyle BronsonBrandon, FL$1,77512151MDevin Moran ®Dresden, OH$1,850131224Dylan YoderSelinsgrove, PA$1,0251471TTyler Erb ®New Waverly, TX$1,700151471Hudson O’NealMartinsville, IN$1,700162145Jamie LathroumMechanicsville, MD$1,000172250Shanon BuckinghamMorristown, TN$1,00018202sStormy ScottLas Cruses, NM$1,000191736VKyle HardyStephens City, VA$1,00020241GkRyan KingSeymour, TN$1,000211122Gregg SatterleeIndiana, PA$1,00022821Billy Moyer, Jr.Batesville, AR$1,700232572WJustin WeaverWilliamsport, PA$1,00024165Don O’NealMartinsville, IN$1,800252312JJason Jameson ®Lawrenceburg, IN$1,800

Race Statistics
Entrants: 37
Lap Leaders: Jonathan Davenport (Laps 1 – 50)
Wrisco Feature Winner: Jonathan Davenport
Margin of Victory: 2.497 seconds
Cautions: Don O’Neal (Lap 6); Jason Jameson (Lap 25)
Series Provisionals: Jason Jameson, Ryan King
Hagerstown Speedway Provisional: Justin Weaver
Optima Batteries Hard Charger of the Race: Tim McCreadie (Advanced 14 Positions)
Midwest Sheet Metal Spoiler Challenge Point Leader: Jonathan Davenport
Allstar Performance Power Move of the Race: Jamie Lathroum
Sunoco Race for Gas Highest Finisher: Brandon Sheppard
Eibach Springs Rookie of the Race: Devin Moran
COMP Cams Engine Builder of the Race: Cornett Racing Engines
Ohlins Shocks Chassis Builder of the Race: Longhorn Chassis
Outerwears Crew Chief of the Race: Jason Durham (Jonathan Davenport)
Dirty Girl Racewear Fastest Lap of the Race: Jonathan Davenport (Lap #1 – 20.446 seconds)
Hot Rod Processing Tough Break of the Race: Jason Jameson
STEEL-IT Most Laps Led: Jonathan Davenport (50 Laps)
PFC Brakes Pole Award: Jonathan Davenport
Time of Race: 23 minutes 49 seconds

By Scott|2019-04-14T08:49:37-04:00April 14th, 2019|Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, National, Racing News|Comments Off

SHARON’S LUCAS LATE MODEL RACE A WASH

HARTFORD, OHIO (April 12, 2019) – Friday night’s Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series-sanctioned Steel Valley 50 at Sharon Speedway has been canceled. After a period of heavy afternoon rain, Sharon Speedway management officials made the decision to cancel the event. The event will not be made up. All pre-sale tickets will be refunded. The weekend swing for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series continues on Saturday at Hagerstown (MD) Speedway and Sunday at Port Royal (PA) Speedway. Hagerstown’s feature pays $12,000-to-win while a $10,000 top prize is posted for Port Royal’s A-Main.

By Scott|2019-04-12T19:57:49-04:00April 12th, 2019|Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, National, Racing News|Comments Off

OWENS RECOVERS FOR LUCAS OIL WIN AT ATOMIC

CHILLICOTHE, OHIO (April 11, 2019) – Jimmy Owens recovered from mechanical issues early on Thursday night to win the 5th Annual Buckeye Spring 50 at Atomic Speedway. The three-time National Champion led all 50 laps of the event for his first Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series win of the season.

Owens broke a fan blade in hot laps, which relegated him to his back-up car. His backup entry proved to be the best of the night as he dominated the main event. Brandon Sheppard tried to track down Owens but came home in second-place. Jonathan Davenport came home in third. Tim McCreadie finished fourth and Earl Pearson took fifth at the finish.

Owens started third and quickly darted to the lead on the opening lap with Tyler Erb following. Having won a pair of events last September at the Ohio Speed plant, Erb was looking for his third straight win at Atomic. Erb held the second spot until Sheppard got around him. A furious battle behind Owens ensued for the runner-up slot between Sheppard and several drivers, lasting several laps. Pearson went to the outside and briefly took second from Sheppard at the halfway mark. Sheppard came back a lap later to regain the position.

Owens was set on cruise control for most of the race and was rolling around the 3/8ths mile track with as much as a straightaway lead at times. A caution flag with 43 laps complete appeared to set up a dash to the finish between Owens and Sheppard, but Owens pulled away to become the seventh different winner this year on the tour.

The 47-year-old Owens was ecstatic to finally breakthrough with his first series win of 2019. “We fixed everything on the main car this week from last Saturday. We broke a fan blade in hot laps. Then we had to get our back-up car out. My hat is off to the crew for getting this car prepared. They busted their rear ends tonight. We had a quick turnaround time to get it in line just to qualify.”

“The crew gave me a good car that I could feel confident in,” Owens added. “We had second quick time in our group and then we went out and won our heat race and so here we are in Victory Lane. We have a good car, a great team, and we are just as capable as anybody to run up front night in and night out. Thanks to the fans for coming tonight to watch a good show and thanks to the track crew for a well-prepared track.”

Sheppard congratulated Owens on his win. “We had a really good race tonight. Jimmy and his crew are really rolling. It is a lot of fun running against these Lucas Oil guys. Everybody races each other clean and it was getting exciting. Thanks for all of the fans for coming out on a Thursday night. Thanks to Mark Richards and Steve Baker for giving me this opportunity.”

Davenport was seeking his fifth series win of the season. “I tried to slide Brandon there once and couldn’t quite clear him. I wanted to try again but I didn’t have him cleared enough to do so and I wasn’t going to take both of us out. We didn’t take off like we wanted to,” said the defending series champion who heads to Sharon Speedway on Friday night maintaining his points lead.

The winner’s Ramirez Motorsports Rocket Chassis is powered by a Durham Racing Engine and sponsored by: Boomtest Well Service, Rhino Ag, Reece Monument Company, Tommy Pope Construction, FK Rod Ends, Keyser Manufacturing, Integra Shocks, Sunoco Race Fuels, and Red Line Oil.

Completing the top ten were Devin Moran, Tyler Erb, Steve Casebolt, Hudson O’Neal, and Colton Burdette.

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
Race Summary
Thursday, April 11, 2019
5th Annual Buckeye Spring 50
Atomic Speedway – Chillicothe, Ohio

Miller Welders Time Trials
Fast Time Group A: Kyle Bronson / 13.459 seconds
Fast Time Group B: Josh Richards / 13.267 seconds (overall)

Penske Race Shocks Heat Race #1 Finish (10 Laps, Top 4 Transfer): RJ Conley, Tyler Erb ®, Kyle Bronson, Frank Heckenast, Jr., Stormy Scott, Freddie Carpenter, Ryan King, Derek Davis, Jackie Boggs

FK Rod Ends Heat Race #2 Finish (10 Laps, Top 4 Transfer): Jimmy Owens, Don O’Neal, Steve Casebolt, Billy Moyer, Jr., Rod Conley, Chris Garnes, Colten Burdette, Jason Brennan

Simpson Race Products Heat Race #3 Finish (10 Laps, Top 4 Transfer): Josh Richards, Brandon Sheppard, Earl Pearson, Jr., Tyler Carpenter, Shanon Buckingham, Gregg Satterlee, Jonathan Henry, Kyle Thomas

Lucas Oil Products Penetrating Oil Heat Race #4 Finish (10 Laps, Top 4 Transfer): Devin Moran ®, Jonathan Davenport, Hudson O’Neal, Tim McCreadie, Kody Evans, Jason Jameson ®, Todd Brennan, Colton Flinner

Lucas Oil Products Red “N” Tacky Spray Grease B-Main #1 Finish (12 Laps, Top 3 Transfer): Colten Burdette, Stormy Scott, Rod Conley, Jackie Boggs, Freddie Carpenter, Ryan King, Jason Brennan, Derek Davis, Chris Garnes

FAST Shafts B-Main #2 Finish (12 Laps, Top 3 Transfer): Shanon Buckingham, Kody Evans, Jason Jameson ®, Jonathan Henry, Gregg Satterlee, Kyle Thomas, Todd Brennan, Colton Flinner

Lucas Oil Feature Finish (50 Laps):
FINISHSTARTCAR #DRIVER NAMEHOMETOWNEARNINGS1320Jimmy OwensNewport, TN$12,800261SBrandon SheppardNew Berlin, IL$5,5003849Jonathan DavenportBlairsville, GA$4,60041639Tim McCreadieWatertown, NY$3,4505101Earl Pearson, Jr.Jacksonville, FL$3,050641MDevin Moran ®Dresden, OH$2,600751TTyler Erb ®New Waverly, TX$2,200811C9Steve CaseboltRichmond, IN$1,30091271Hudson O’NealMartinsville, IN$1,900101744BColten BurdetteParkersburg, WV$1,100111850Shanon BuckinghamMorristown, TN$1,0751275Don O’NealMartinsville, IN$1,850131399JRFrank Heckenast, Jr.Frankfort, IL$1,02514192sStormy ScottLas Cruses, NM$1,00015244BJackie BoggsGrayson, KY$1,000161428Tyler CarpenterParkersburg, WV$1,00017231GkRyan KingSeymour, TN$1,000181521Billy Moyer, Jr.Batesville, AR$1,70019171CRJ ConleyWheelersburg, OH$1,00020940BKyle BronsonBrandon, FL$1,700212212JJason Jameson ®Lawrenceburg, IN$1,700222171RRod ConleyWheelersburg, OH$1,00023214Josh RichardsShinnston, WV$1,90024204GKody EvansCamden, OH$1,000

Race Statistics
Entrants: 33
Lap Leaders: Jimmy Owens (Laps 1 – 50)
Wrisco Feature Winner: Jimmy Owens
Margin of Victory: 1.124 seconds
Cautions: Don O’Neal (Lap 19); Josh Richards (Lap 22); Billy Moyer Jr. (Lap 27); Kyle Bronson (Lap 32); Jason Jameson (Lap 43)
Series Provisionals: Jason Jameson
Miller Welders Fast Time Provisionals: Jackie Boggs
Optima Batteries Hard Charger of the Race: Tim McCreadie (Advanced 12 Positions)
Midwest Sheet Metal Spoiler Challenge Point Leader: Jonathan Davenport
Allstar Performance Power Move of the Race: Ryan King
Sunoco Race for Gas Highest Finisher: Jimmy Owens
Eibach Springs Rookie of the Race: Devin Moran
COMP Cams Engine Builder of the Race: Durham Race Engines
Ohlins Shocks Chassis Builder of the Race: Rocket Chassis
Outerwears Crew Chief of the Race: Jeff Strope (Jimmy Owens)
Dirty Girl Racewear Fastest Lap of the Race: Jimmy Owens (Lap #47 – 14.6378 seconds)
Hot Rod Processing Tough Break of the Race: Josh Richards
STEEL-IT Most Laps Led: Jimmy Owens (50 Laps)
PFC Brakes Pole Award: RJ Conley
Time of Race: 25 minutes 46 seconds

Lucas Oil Championship Point Standings:
POSCAR #DRIVER NAMEHOMETOWNPOINTSEARNINGS149Jonathan DavenportBlairsville, GA1860$72,42521TTyler Erb ®New Waverly, TX1690$53,35031Earl Pearson, Jr.Jacksonville, FL1675$43,97541MDevin Moran ®Dresden, OH1560$26,425514Josh RichardsShinnston, WV1475$25,500639Tim McCreadieWatertown, NY1445$19,500720Jimmy OwensNewport, TN1400$31,35075Don O’NealMartinsville, IN1400$24,650971Hudson O’NealMartinsville, IN1355$23,4001040BKyle BronsonBrandon, FL1265$18,8501121Billy Moyer, Jr.Batesville, AR1220$12,2501212JJason Jameson ®Lawrenceburg, IN1200$12,950131GkRyan KingSeymour, TN1180$9,1001450Shanon BuckinghamMorristown, TN1175$9,850152sStormy ScottLas Cruses, NM1075$8,300
*Results are unofficial until Close of Business on the Tuesday following Race Day*

For the latest breaking news concerning the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, including the latest series standings, 2019 tour schedule, driver information, and more visit the official website at: www.lucasdirt.com.

By Scott|2019-04-12T19:51:03-04:00April 12th, 2019|Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, National, Racing News|Comments Off

Ross Bailes Claims First-Career Lucas Oil Victory

SEYMOUR, TENN (April 5, 2019) – Ross Bailes rolled to his first-career Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series victory on Friday night at 411 Motor Speedway. The 29-year-old, South Carolina native led all 50 laps of “Tennessee’s Action Track 50” en route to one of the biggest wins of his career. Bailes took the lead at the start of the race, withstood several cautions, and managed to hold off a late race charge from three other drivers to become the sixth different winner of the 2019 season. Donald McIntosh took second over Jimmy Owens. Current Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series point leader, Jonathan Davenport finished in fourth followed by Dale McDowell. “This seems unbelievable,” said Bailes. “We have tried for so long to win one of these and we just couldn’t get it done. To come to a new place like this and to get it done here is just unimaginable. I felt good on the bottom and then when I got to lapped traffic I was slowing down. I knew I needed to search around and do something different. My crew guys told me to move up and when I did the car felt really good up there.” Bailes added: “This place is awesome. I think if we would have run another 50 laps it would have been even better. I was happy with it. There was grip on the bottom . I didn’t have to worry about the top for the first half of the race and then it got racy all over. This win is now at the top of my list for sure. Maybe we can get another one tomorrow night at North Georgia. I want to thank Barry and Lance Wright, Ronnie McCarter and all of my crew it was a great team win that’s for sure.” McIntosh, also looking for his first career Lucas Oil win, settled for second at the line. “Our car was pretty good. I had it prepared to run the top. I was just biding my time out there. I thought I could get up to him [Bailes] and make a run for the win. I am blessed to be back at Blount Motorsports and maybe we can get that first Lucas Oil win tomorrow night at North Georgia.” “I don’t think he [Bailes] knew the top was there. “We had a great race for second with Jimmy [Owens]. I think I showed him [Bailes] the top one time and he moved up there in traffic. Racing with these guys and from where we started that’s a pretty awesome run,” said McIntosh who started sixth. Owens finished third after a late-race charge. “We have been pretty good in East Tennessee so far this year. We have had good race cars all year long. It feels good to finally finish a Lucas Oil race. Last year we had such terrible misfortune. This year seemed like it was going to start off the same way but we just aren’t going to let that happen. McIntosh had a good car, and he was up on the wheel. I felt like we could have gotten second, but we are just happy to finish on the podium.” The winner’s Barry Wright Race Cars ICON Chassis is powered by a Clements Racing Engine and sponsored by: Felony Farms, Service Transport Inc., Bailes Construction, Big A’s Custom Graphics, C&H Paving, Bobby Taylor Oil, Nichols Plumbing, Penske Shocks, Hoosier Tire South, Fred Caldwell Chevrolet, and Viper Risk Management Group. Completing the top ten were Kyle Bronson, Ryan King, Josh Richards, Tyler Erb, and Earl Pearson Jr. Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
Race Summary
Friday, April 5, 2019
Tennessee’s Action Track 50
411 Motor Speedway – Seymour, Tenn.

Miller Welders Time Trials
Fast Time Group A: Ryan King 13.348 seconds (overall)
Fast Time Group B: Donald McIntosh 13.587 seconds

Penske Race Shocks Heat Race #1 Finish (10 Laps, Top 4 Transfer):
Ross Bailes, Ryan King, Jonathan Davenport, Michael Chilton, Cory Hedgecock, Jason Jameson, Chicky Barton, Jacob Hawkins (DNS)

FK Rod Ends Heat Race #2 Finish (10 Laps, Top 4 Transfer):
Josh Richards, Billy Moyer Jr, Tim McCreadie, Kyle Bronson, Vic Hill, Don O’Neal, Ryan Scott

Simpson Race Products Heat Race #3 Finish (10 Laps, Top 4 Transfer):
Dale McDowell, Donald McIntosh, Earl Pearson Jr, Stormy Scott, Shanon Buckingham, Cla Knight, Bobby Giffin

Lucas Oil Products Penetrating Oil Heat Race #4 Finish (10 Laps, Top 4 Transfer):
Jimmy Owens, Robby Moses, Tyler Erb, Devin Moran, Hudson O’Neal, David Crabtree, Pierce McCarter

Lucas Oil Products Red “N” Tacky Spray Grease B-Main #1 Finish (12 Laps, Top 6 Transfer):
Cory Hedgecock, Shanon Buckingham, Vic Hill, Jason Jameson, Hudson O’Neal, Don O’Neal, David Crabtree, Jacob Hawkins, Cla Knight, Chicky Barton, Ryan Scott, Bobby Giffin

Lucas Oil Feature Finish (50 Laps):FINISHSTARTCAR #DRIVER NAMEHOMETOWNEARNINGS1187Ross BailesClover, SC$12,000267mDonald McIntoshDawsonville, GA$5,5003420Jimmy OwensNewport, TN$4,3004949Jonathan DavenportBlairsville, GA$3,8505217mDale McDowellChickamauga, GA$2,25061540BKyle BronsonBrandon, FL$2,500751GkRyan KingSeymour, TN$1,5008314Josh RichardsShinnston, WV$2,1009121TTyler Erb ®New Waverly, TX$2,00010101Earl Pearson, Jr.Jacksonville, FL$1,900111139Tim McCreadieWatertown, NY$1,77512821mRobby MosesMaryville, TN$1,050131397Michael ChiltonSalvisa, KY$1,025142012JJason Jameson ®Lawrenceburg, IN$1,70015191VVic HillMosheim, TN$1,00016721JRBilly Moyer, Jr.Batesville, AR$1,00017142sStormy ScottLas Cruses, NM$1,00018161MDevin Moran ®Dresden, OH$1,700191850Shanon BuckinghamMorristown, TN$1,00020225Don O’NealMartinsville, IN$1,80021179Cory HedgecockLoudon, TN$1,000222171Hudson O’NealMartinsville, IN$1,800232451Pierce McCarterSeymour, TN$1,0002423C5David CrabtreeMaryville, TN$1,000 Race Statistics
Entrants: 28
Lap Leaders: Ross Bailes (1-50)
Wrisco Feature Winner: Ross Bailes
Margin of Victory: 0.773 seconds
Cautions: Jason Jameson (lap 2); Shanon Buckingham (lap 7); Vic Hill (lap 17); Hudson O’Neal (lap 20); Shanon Buckingham (lap 25); Stormy Scott (lap 46); Cory Hedgecock (lap 47)
Miller WeldersFast Time Provisionals: David Crabtree, Pierce McCarter
Optima Batteries Hard Charger of the Race: Kyle Bronson (Advanced 9 Positions)
Midwest Sheet Metal Spoiler Challenge Point Leader: Jonathan Davenport
Allstar Performance Power Move of the Race: Michael Chilton
Sunoco Race for Gas Highest Finisher: Jimmy Owens
Eibach Springs Rookie of the Race: Tyler Erb
COMP Cams Engine Builder of the Race: Clements Race Engines
Ohlins Shocks Chassis Builder of the Race: Barry Wright Race Cars
Outerwears Crew Chief of the Race: Jeff Strope (Jimmy Owens)
Dirty Girl Racewear Fastest Lap of the Race: Ross Bailes (Lap #6 – 13.9007 seconds)
Hot Rod Processing Tough Break of the Race: Hudson O’Neal
STEEL-IT Most Laps Led: Ross Bailes (50 Laps)
PFC Brakes Pole Award: Ross Bailes
Time of Race: 30 minutes 27 seconds
Lucas Oil Championship Point Standings:POSCAR #DRIVER NAMEHOMETOWNPOINTSEARNINGS149Jonathan DavenportBlairsville, GA1390$54,62521TTyler Erb ®New Waverly, TX1310$49,25031Earl Pearson, Jr.Jacksonville, FL1265$37,87541MDevin Moran ®Dresden, OH1150$20,275514Josh RichardsShinnston, WV1120$19,300639Tim McCreadieWatertown, NY1045$14,05075Don O’NealMartinsville, IN1000$16,500820Jimmy OwensNewport, TN985$16,725971Hudson O’NealMartinsville, IN970$19,0001040BKyle BronsonBrandon, FL950$15,3751012JJason Jameson ®Lawrenceburg, IN950$9,5501221JRBilly Moyer, Jr.Batesville, AR885$6,9501350Shanon BuckinghamMorristown, TN870$6,975141GkRyan KingSeymour, TN865$7,050150Scott BloomquistMooresburg, TN810$12,350162sStormy ScottLas Cruses, NM770$6,300
*Results are unofficial until Close of Business on the Tuesday following Race Day*

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By Scott|2019-04-06T07:01:17-04:00April 6th, 2019|Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, National, Racing News|Comments Off

Strength in Numbers

Over a million reasons to be part of the Super DIRTcar Series in 2019

CONCORD, NC — March 21, 2019 — 2019 is officially the year of the Big-Block Modified. The Super DIRTcar Series and its tracks are proud to present a massive $1.25 million in prize money for Series competitors throughout the year.

The record-breaking Super DIRTcar Series cash prizes are spread throughout the season — $877,000 in race purses, $123,000 in the Championship point fund, $205,000 at NAPA Super DIRT Week, and over $20,000 in contingency sponsor cash bonuses.

The crown jewel of the Super DIRTcar Series is, of course, NAPA Super DIRT Week at Oswego Speedway. The 48th action-packed autumn classic runs Wednesday to Sunday, October 8-13 2019. Sunday’s Billy Whittaker Cars 200 caps off the greatest week in DIRTcar racing with the $50,000-to-win finale. The total purse for the week, including the Friday Night Lights Triple Qualifiers, is $205,000.

There are eight NAPA Super DIRT Week Qualifiers peppered throughout the 2019 schedule, and all of them pay at least $10,000-to-win. The Series returns to Can-Am Speedway on Saturday, April 13 to kick-off the points-paying season with the Thunder in the Thousand Islands 100 $10,000-to-win lid lifter.

On Tuesday, June 25, Brett Hearn’s The Big Show XI returns to Albany-Saratoga Speedway. The 100-lap Feature pays out $11,111 to the winner along with a guaranteed start in the Billy Whittaker Cars 200. Less than a week later, the newly dubbed Plattsburgh Airborne Speedway, hosts the Series for another $10,000-to-win NAPA Super DIRT Week Qualifier on Monday, July 1.

July is the month of the money as it includes four $10,000-to-win 100-lap Features. After Plattsburgh, the Orange County Fair Speedway hosts the Battle on the Midway 100 on Thursday, July 18. Then Weedsport Speedway’s Hall of Fame 100 brings the Series to the historic track on Sunday, July 28. Finally, July’s four-crown finale is a 100-lapper on the prestigious Eldora Speedway high banks in support of the Gander Mountain NASCAR Truck Series rounds out the month.

Lebanon Valley Speedway’s annual Mr. DIRT Track USA pays $17,500 to the winner on Saturday, August 31. The final NAPA Super DIRT Week Qualifier falls takes place Saturday, September 14 at Mohawk International Raceway with the Mohawk 100. All other Super DIRTcar Series races pay out a minimum of $7,500 to the winner and at least $500 to start the race.

None of this would be possible without the support of our highly professional DIRTcar Big-Block Modified drivers, passionate and hard-working track owners and promoters, and sponsors. VP Race Fuels and Hoosier Racing Tire provide excellent support for our racers throughout the year. Contingency sponsors include: ASI Racewear, Bicknell Racing Products, Billy Whittaker Cars & Trux, Dig Safely, Cometic Gasket, COMP Cams,DART, Fox Shox, Intercomp, JE Pistons, KSE Racing Products, MSD, and Wrisco (Exclusive Racing Aluminum); along with manufacturer sponsors, including: Beyea Headers, FireAde, Racing Electronics and TNT Rescue.

For the latest Super DIRTcar Series news, make sure to follow on Facebook, Twitter and at SuperDIRTcarSeries.com.

By Scott|2019-03-22T03:27:07-04:00March 22nd, 2019|Racing News, Regional, World of Outlaws|Comments Off

King of America IX, Battle at the Bullring super show starts Wednesday

HUMBOLDT, Kan. (March 19)–The Humboldt Speedway is hell-bent for hammer-down with the nation’s fastest and nastiest Modified and B-Mod racers converging on the Southern Kansas clay this Wednesday-Saturday, March 20-23, for a colossal two-headed monster of an event.

With below freezing temperatures three weeks ago, officials from ‘The Hummer’ announced the postponement of the Battle at the Bullring V to take place in conjunction with one of the crown jewels of the USMTS campaign-King of America IX powered by summit.

“This show will be one of the biggest dirt track racing events of the year with the combining of two huge shows into one,” said track owner Ryan Whitworth.

USMTS competitors will be seeking a $12,000 top prize while the B-Mods will battle for $8,500 to win Saturday’s main event.

Drivers in both classes will race in two heat races Thursday and two more on Friday from four different starting positions with 10 to 14 cars in each. Each driver’s best three efforts will count toward Saturday’s feature lineups with any tie-breakers, if needed, being determined by the fourth heat race.

The top 12 in heat race passing points from the first two nights will be locked into the Saturday finale with the remainder of the field coming from Saturday’s “B” Mains.

B-Mods will award three provisionals (one each from IMCA, USRA and Wissota national points) from the pool of drivers that fail to qualify for the “A” Main on Saturday. A past champion provisional will be available for USMTS competitors.

There will be an open practice on Wednesday, March 20, which will be the only time for hot laps during the week’s event. The pits gate opens at noon and practice is from 6-9 p.m. Pit passes are $20 for adults or $10 for kids ages 5-10. Admission to the grandstands is free.

On Thursday and Friday, tech opens at 10:30 a.m., the pit gate opens at noon, grandstands open at 5 p.m., the drivers’ meeting happens at 6:15 and racing starts at 7 p.m. sharp. Pit passes each night are $40 for adults or $20 for kids ages 5-10. Grandstand admission each night is $20 for adults, $15 for juniors (12-16) and seniors (65+) with kids ages 6-11 just $5.

On Saturday, the pit gate opens at 2 p.m., grandstands open at 4, the drivers’ meeting happens at 5:15 and racing starts at 6 p.m. sharp. Pit passes are $40 for adults or $20 for kids ages 5-10. Grandstand admission is $30 for adults, $25 for juniors) and seniors (65+) with kids ages 6-11 just $10.

For those unable to attend the event in person, RacinDirt will broadcast every lap of every race in every division every night. Fans and drivers can also download the MyRacePass app and follow along with live timing and scoring of each race.

The USMTS roster includes Carlos Ahumada Jr., Cole Anderson, Trevor Anderson, Josh Angst, Jacob Bleess, Jim Body III, Cory Crapser, Tad Davis, Tyler Davis, A.J Diemel, Joe Duvall, Kelly Estey, Shawn Fletcher, Darron Fuqua, Willie Gammill, Brady Gerdes, McKenzie Gerdes, Brandon Givens, Scott Green, Ryan Gustin, Nathan Hagar, Mike Harrison, Adam Hensel, Dustin Hodges, Aaron Holtan, Jason Hughes, Ward Imrie, Bumper Jones, Adam Kates, Randy Klein, Matt Leer, Mike McKinney, Chris Moore, Richard Mueller, Tanner Mullens, Jason Murray, Paul Niznik, Jake O’Neil, Paden Phillips, Terry Phillips, Jason Pursley, Dereck Ramirez, Kevin Rutherford, Rodney Sanders, Travis Saurer, Lucas Schott, Stormy Scott, D.J. Shannon, Dustin Sorensen, Mike Striegel, Kyle Strickler, Jason Thoennes, Kyle Thompson, Ricky Thornton Jr., Jake Timm, Lance Town, Zack VanderBeek, Kenny Wallace, R.C. Whitwell, Tyler Wolff and Jesse Young.

The Humboldt Speedway is a located 0.1 mile west of US 169 at the Humboldt Exit, then 0.5 mile south, then 0.9 mile east on Georgia Rd. For more information, call (620) 431-2470 or visit humboldtspeedway.com.

To learn more about the United States Modified Touring Series, visit USMTS.com or call (515) 832-7944. You can also like the USMTS on Facebook, visit us on Instagram, follow us on Twitter, connect with us on LinkedIn and watch us on YouTube. Keep up to speed with everything USMTS and subscribe to the USMTS e-Newsletter

By Scott|2019-03-20T01:01:29-04:00March 20th, 2019|National, Racing News|Comments Off

RAIN HALTS BUCKEYE SPRING 50 AT ATOMIC

CHILLICOTHE, OHIO (March 15, 2019) – With rain starting to fall hallway through time trials and continuing off and on throughout the night, the 5th Annual Buckeye Spring 50 at Atomic Speedway has been postponed.

Atomic Speedway and Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series officials are working to determine a suitable make-up date. Tickets and armbands from the event will be honored on the make-up date or any event during the Atomic Speedway season of equal value.

On Saturday night, the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series moves to Brownstown (Ind.) Speedway for the 22nd Annual Indiana Icebreaker. Gates will open at noon, with the driver’s meeting slated for 4:30pm. The on-track action will begin with hot laps at 5:00pm.

By Scott|2019-03-16T03:16:42-04:00March 16th, 2019|Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, National, Racing News|Comments Off