{"id":19297,"date":"2013-08-12T14:08:35","date_gmt":"2013-08-12T14:08:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/karnac.com\/flanews\/?p=19297"},"modified":"2013-08-12T15:46:33","modified_gmt":"2013-08-12T15:46:33","slug":"oneal-owns-sunoco-northsouth-100-presented-by-lucas-oil-at-florence-speedway","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/karnac.com\/flanews\/front-page-news\/oneal-owns-sunoco-northsouth-100-presented-by-lucas-oil-at-florence-speedway\/","title":{"rendered":"O’Neal Owns Sunoco North\/South 100 Presented by Lucas Oil at Florence Speedway"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"PhotoUNON, KY (August 10, 2013) – Don O’Neal became the third driver in the history of the Sunoco North\/South 100 Presented by Lucas Oil to win the event twice, back-to-back. O’Neal led the main event, flag-to-flag, in Florence Speedway’s $50,000 signature event. Following O’Neal were Tim McCreadie, Dale McDowell, Darrell Lanigan, and Jimmy Owens at the finish.<\/p>\n

“I have to thank the fans for staying around tonight. I hope we put on a great show for everybody! Our car was better up near the wall than in the black. The track was fantastic all night long,” said the winner.<\/p>\n

O’Neal fought off the challenges from John Blankenship and Steve Francis early on as several caution flags kept the field bunched up. Blankenship was O’Neal’s only real competition for the first part of the race. Later in the race, McCreadie tried to run down O’Neal but it went to no avail.<\/p>\n

On lap 96, Blankenship was running third and slowed dramatically with a broken rear end. Greg Johnson was just outside the top five and crashed into Blankenship; ending a sold run. On the restart, O’Neal pulled away from McCreadie to take his 32nd career LOLMDS victory.<\/p>\n

“I have to thank Optima Batteries, Seubert Calf Ranches, Superior Cleaning, Tarpy Trucking, Independence Lumber, and Ohlins. Of course I also have to thank Jay Dickens Racing Engines, I have been with Jay a long time and this engine was strong all night!”<\/p>\n

McCreadie was complimentary of O’Neal afterwards. “To run against Don and the rest of these guys is awesome. I mean they race you hard, but they race you clean! I had a heck of a race with Blankenship and he never gave up! I want to thank the fans for coming out this weekend! This is the best we’ve run here, and we will definitely be back,” said the driver of the Sweeteners Plus, Warrior Race Cars #39.<\/p>\n

McDowell charged through the field after starting 16th to finish third. “Man that was a great race! Our car was strong early on, and then we kind of leveled out. To run in the top three against these guys in a car we don’t normally drive says a lot about our team.”<\/p>\n

Completing the top ten were: Steve Francis, Eddie Carrier Jr., Randy Weaver, Jared Landers, and Duane Chamberlain.<\/p>\n

In preliminary action, RJ Conley set the overall time (Group B) amongst the 67 entrants, with a lap of 17.033 seconds. Greg Johnson set the fastest time in Group A with a time of 17.134 seconds. John Blankenship, Eric Wells, Darrell Lanigan, Don O’Neal, Eddie Carrier Jr., and Steve Francis won their respective heat races. Steve Casebolt and Jared Landers won their respective B-Mains.<\/p>\n

The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will return to action next weekend with the COMP Cams Topless 100 at Batesville Motor Speedway in Batesville, AR. On\u00a0Thursday, August 15th, there will be an open practice session for competitors.\u00a0On Friday\u00a0night,\u00a0August 16th, there will be RED BUCK Time Trials and full heat races. On\u00a0Saturday, August 17th, there will be B-Mains and the 100-Lap main event. For more information, log onto\u00a0www.batesvillemotorspeedway.net<\/a>.<\/p>\n

For the latest breaking news on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, log onto\u00a0www.lucasdirt.com<\/a>\u00a0and follow the series on\u00a0www.facebook.com\/lucasdirt<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0www.twitter.com\/#!\/lucasdirt<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series<\/p>\n

Race Summary<\/p>\n

Saturday\u00a0Night, August 10th, 2013
\nSunoco North\/South 100 presented by Lucas Oil
\nFlorence Speedway – Union, KY<\/p>\n

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RED BUCK Fast Time Group A:\u00a0Greg Johnson \/ 17.134 seconds<\/p>\n

RED BUCK Fast Time Group B:\u00a0RJ Conley\/ 17.033 seconds<\/p>\n

RED BUCK Fast Dash Finish: Jimmy Owens, Dale McDowell, RJ Conley, Dustin Linville, Greg Johnson, Steve Casebolt<\/p>\n

Wiles Drive Shafts Heat Race #1 (12 Laps, Top 3 Transfer): John Blankenship, Tim McCreadie, Greg Johnson, Michael Chilton, Dennis Erb Jr., Earl Pearson Jr., Tyler Reddick, Kent Robinson, Wayne Chinn, Kyle Bronson, Tommy Weder<\/p>\n

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Eibach Springs Heat Race #2 (12 Laps, Top 3 Transfer):\u00a0Eric Wells, Brad Neat, Gregg Satterlee, Steve Casebolt , Davey Johnson, Chad Stapleton, James Rice, Jeff Babcock, Jeremy Hines, Jeff Raisor, Brett Wyatt<\/p>\n

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Simpson Performance Products Heat Race #3 (12 Laps, Top 3 Transfer):\u00a0Darrell Lanigan, Randy Weaver, Walker Arthur, Mike Jewell, Bill Blair, Jr., Scott James, Justin Rattliff, Dylan Ames, Jimmy Owens ,Tim Prince, D.J. Wells-DNS
\nFK Rod Ends Heat Race #4 (12 Laps, Top 3 Transfer):\u00a0Don O’Neal, Duane Chamberlain, RJ Conley, Jared Landers, Brady Smith, Jimmy Mars, Chad Smith, John Gill, Dennis Roberson, Brian Gray, Tommy Bailey, Michael Asberry
\nASi Racewear Heat Race #5 (12 Laps, Top 3 Transfer):\u00a0Eddie Carrier Jr., Steve Shaver, Dale McDowell, Billy Moyer Jr., Stephen Breeding, Skylar Marlar, Jesse Lay, Victor Lee, Josh Williams, Mason Zeigler, Steve Landrum
\nDirtOnDirt.com Heat Race #6 (12 Laps, Top 3 Transfer):\u00a0Steve Francis, Mike Marlar, Dustin Linville, Scott Bloomquist, Cody Mahoney, Dustin Neat, Chris Combs, Robby Hensley, Nick Latham, Mick Sansom, Chris Stotts-DNS
\nCV Products B-Main #1 (15 Laps, Top 2 Transfer):\u00a0Steve Casebolt, Earl Pearson Jr., Tyler Reddick, Kent Robinson, Dennis Erb Jr., Chad Stapleton, Tommy Weder, Justin Rattliff, Jeff Babcock, Bill Blair, Jr., Wayne Chinn, Michael Chilton, Scott James , Kyle Bronson, Jeff Raisor, Jimmy Owens, James Rice, Mike Jewell, Jeremy Hines
\nWrisco Aluminum B-Main #2 (15 Laps, Top 2 Transfer):\u00a0Jared Landers, Scott Bloomquist, Brady Smith, Billy Moyer Jr., Dustin Neat, Jimmy Mars, Stephen Breeding, Skylar Marlar, Chad Smith, John Gill, Robby Hensley, Dennis Roberson, Brian Gray, Jesse Lay, Josh Williams, Steve Landrum, Cody Mahoney<\/p>\n

Feature Finish (100 Laps):<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
FINISH<\/td>\nSTART<\/td>\nCAR #<\/td>\nDRIVER NAME<\/td>\nHOMETOWN<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n71<\/td>\nDon O’Neal<\/td>\nMartinsville, IN<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2<\/td>\n7<\/td>\n39<\/td>\nTim McCreadie<\/td>\nWatertown, NY<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3<\/td>\n16<\/td>\n41<\/td>\nDale McDowell<\/td>\nChickamauga, GA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4<\/td>\n5<\/td>\n29<\/td>\nDarrell Lanigan<\/td>\nUnion, KY<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5<\/td>\n23<\/td>\n20<\/td>\nJimmy Owens<\/td>\nNewport, TN<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n15<\/td>\nSteve Francis<\/td>\nAshland, KY<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7<\/td>\n4<\/td>\n28<\/td>\nEddie Carrier Jr.<\/td>\nSalt Rock, WV<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8<\/td>\n11<\/td>\n116<\/td>\nRandy Weaver<\/td>\nCrossville, TN<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9<\/td>\n20<\/td>\n5<\/td>\nJared Landers<\/td>\nBatesville, AR<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10<\/td>\n8<\/td>\n20c<\/td>\nDuane Chamberlain<\/td>\nRichmond, IN<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
11<\/td>\n24<\/td>\n28e<\/td>\nDennis Erb Jr.<\/td>\nCarpentersville, IL<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12<\/td>\n22<\/td>\n0<\/td>\nScott Bloomquist<\/td>\nMooresburg, TN<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
13<\/td>\n14<\/td>\n71c<\/td>\nRJ Conley<\/td>\nWheelersburg, OH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
14<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n23<\/td>\nJohn Blankenship<\/td>\nWilliamson, WV<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
15<\/td>\n13<\/td>\n15J<\/td>\nGreg Johnson<\/td>\nBedford, IN<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
16<\/td>\n10<\/td>\n6s<\/td>\nSteve Shaver<\/td>\nVienna, WV<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
17<\/td>\n21<\/td>\n44<\/td>\nEarl Pearson Jr.<\/td>\nJacksonville, FL<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
18<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n18e<\/td>\nEric Wells<\/td>\nHazard, KY<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
19<\/td>\n18<\/td>\nD8<\/td>\nDustin Linville<\/td>\nLancaster, KY<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
20<\/td>\n25<\/td>\nP1<\/td>\nTim Prince<\/td>\nHeltonville, IN<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
21<\/td>\n17<\/td>\n87<\/td>\nWalker Arthur<\/td>\nForest, VA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
22<\/td>\n9<\/td>\n11<\/td>\nBrad Neat<\/td>\nDunnville, KY<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
23<\/td>\n15<\/td>\n22s<\/td>\nGregg Satterlee<\/td>\nRochester Mills, PA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
24<\/td>\n12<\/td>\n5b<\/td>\nMike Marlar<\/td>\nWinfield, TN<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
25<\/td>\n19<\/td>\nc9<\/td>\nSteve Casebolt<\/td>\nRichmond, IN<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
26<\/td>\n26<\/td>\n21JR<\/td>\nBilly Moyer Jr.<\/td>\nBatesville, AR<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Race Statistics<\/p>\n

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Entrants: 67<\/p>\n

Lap Leaders: Don O’Neal<\/p>\n

Caution Flags: Steve Casebolt (Lap 6); Brad Neat (Lap 11); Dustin Linville (Lap 17); Duane Chamberlain (Lap 21); Earl Pearson Jr. (Lap 56); Steve Shaver (Lap 60); Eddie Carrier Jr. (Lap 78); Jared Landers (Lap 87); Debris (Lap 89); Greg Johnson, John Blankenship (Lap 96)<\/p>\n

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Provisionals: Jimmy Owens, Dennis Erb Jr.<\/p>\n

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Emergency Provisionals: Billy Moyer Jr.
\nFlorence Speedway Track Provisionals: Tim Prince<\/p>\n

Optima Batteries Hard Charger of the Race: Jimmy Owens (Started: 23rd, Finished: 5th, Advanced: 18 positions)<\/p>\n

Keyser Mfg Spoiler Challenge Point Leader: Jimmy Owens
\nAllstar Performer of the Race: Don O’Neal<\/p>\n

Sunoco Race for Gas Highest Finisher: Jimmy Owens<\/p>\n

JRi Shocks\/Dunn Benson Ford Rookie of the Race: Billy Moyer Jr.<\/p>\n

COMP Cams Engine Builder of the Race: Jay Dickens Racing Engines<\/p>\n

Ohlins Shocks Chassis Builder of the Race: MasterSbilt Race Cars<\/p>\n

Outerwears Crew Chief of the Race: Tader Masters (Don O’Neal)
\nHAWK Performance Fastest Lap of the Race: Don O’Neal (Lap # 1; 16.548 seconds)<\/p>\n

Time of Race: 92 minutes 16 seconds<\/p>\n

Lucas Oil Championship Point Standings:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
POS<\/td>\nCAR #<\/td>\nDRIVER NAME<\/td>\nHOMETOWN<\/td>\nPOINTS<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1<\/td>\n20<\/td>\nJimmy Owens<\/td>\nNewport, TN<\/td>\n4550<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2<\/td>\n15<\/td>\nSteve Francis<\/td>\nAshland, KY<\/td>\n4525<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3<\/td>\n23<\/td>\nJohn Blankenship<\/td>\nWilliamson, WV<\/td>\n4440<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4<\/td>\n71<\/td>\nDon O’Neal<\/td>\nMartinsville, IN<\/td>\n4400<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5<\/td>\n44<\/td>\nEarl Pearson Jr.<\/td>\nJacksonville, FL<\/td>\n4205<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6<\/td>\n28e<\/td>\nDennis Erb Jr.<\/td>\nCarpentersville, IL<\/td>\n4135<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7<\/td>\n28<\/td>\nEddie Carrier Jr.<\/td>\nSalt Rock, WV<\/td>\n3900<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7<\/td>\n5<\/td>\nJared Landers<\/td>\nBatesville, AR<\/td>\n3900<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9<\/td>\n21JR<\/td>\nBilly Moyer Jr.<\/td>\nBatesville, AR<\/td>\n3455<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10<\/td>\n7L<\/td>\nJerry Lierly<\/td>\nCamp Point, IL<\/td>\n2925<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

*Points are unofficial until Close of Business on the\u00a0Tuesday\u00a0following Race Day*<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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