{"id":20329,"date":"2013-11-11T14:53:01","date_gmt":"2013-11-11T14:53:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/karnac.com\/flanews\/?p=20329"},"modified":"2013-11-11T14:53:10","modified_gmt":"2013-11-11T14:53:10","slug":"lanigan-earns-first-ever-win-at-the-dirt-track-at-charlotte-in-fridays-world-of-outlaws-world-finals-a-main","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/karnac.com\/flanews\/front-page-news\/lanigan-earns-first-ever-win-at-the-dirt-track-at-charlotte-in-fridays-world-of-outlaws-world-finals-a-main\/","title":{"rendered":"Lanigan Earns First-Ever Win At The Dirt Track At Charlotte In Friday\u2019s World of Outlaws World Finals A-Main"},"content":{"rendered":"

Richards Clinches Third Career World of Outlaws Late Model Series Title With Third-Place Finish<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"110913_WFSatVL\"CONCORD, NC \u2013 Nov. 8, 2013 \u2013 Darrell Lanigan of Union, Ky., finally reached Victory Lane at The Dirt Track at Charlotte with a flawless performance in\u00a0Friday\u00a0night\u2019s 50-lap World of Outlaws World Finals A-Main.<\/p>\n

Hitting paydirt in his 21st<\/sup>\u00a0career start at the four-tenths-mile oval, Lanigan burst off the pole position to grab the lead at the start of the event and never looked back. He kept Scott Bloomquist of Mooresburg, Tenn., at bay late in the distance to register his long-awaited first-ever triumph at The Dirt Track and his tour-leading 12th<\/sup>\u00a0win of the 2013 World of Outlaws Late Model Series campaign.<\/p>\n

But while Lanigan, 43, beat Bloomquist to the finish line by 0.596 of a second for a victory worth $12,150, his year-long reign as WoO LMS champion came to an end. Josh Richards of Shinnston, W.Va., finished third to clinch his third career World of Outlaws title.<\/p>\n

Don O\u2019Neal of Martinsville, Ind., placed fourth and 2011 WoO LMS champion Rick Eckert of York, Pa., was fifth in a race that was contested before a massive capacity crowd on a chilly fall evening.<\/p>\n

Mathematically still alive in the battle for the WoO LMS points crown entering the weekend (he trailed Richards by 106 points) but well aware that his chances of a comeback were slim, Lanigan focused primarily on breaking through for a checkered flag at The Dirt Track. He had little trouble achieving that goal after picking the number one starting spot in the redraw among heat winners.<\/p>\n

Lanigan smoothly handled four restarts and a track surface that became bottom-dominant to record the 53rd<\/sup>\u00a0WoO LMS win of his career. It was his second consecutive victory on the tour \u2013 though this one came nearly two months after his score in the last event on\u00a0Sept. 21\u00a0at Berlin Raceway in Marne, Mich.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe got a new setup on this (Rocket) car and it\u2019s just been unbelievable since Berlin,\u201d said Lanigan, whose last two WoO LMS wins sandwiched a $40,000 triumph in the Knoxville Late Model Nationals on\u00a0Sept. 28\u00a0at Knoxville (Iowa) Raceway. \u201cThe car was great tonight. When we had clear track we could really pick up the pace.\u201d<\/p>\n

The only hindrance for Lanigan was slower traffic, which he handled carefully late in the race. Bloomquist and Richards drew close to the leader, but Lanigan didn\u2019t make a mistake.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe got caught up there in the lapped traffic and just kind of followed them around,\u201d said Lanigan, who became just the second WoO LMS to win a World Finals A-Main in the event\u2019s seven-year history, joining Richards (2008). \u201cI knew it was gonna be hard to pass anybody, but the car was great and we had to earn it (front row spot). That\u2019s what it took.\u201d<\/p>\n

Bloomquist, 49, ultimately didn\u2019t have the necessary speed to mount a serious bid to overtake Lanigan. He started third but grabbed second place from Richards on a lap-one restart and never relinquished the position.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe had quite a stumble in our carburetor,\u201d said Bloomquist, who has two career World Finals victories. \u201cComing off the corners you saw partial throttle \u2013 it just wouldn\u2019t accelerate smooth and it was really messing up through the race.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe car was good. We probably need to get a little bit stronger off the corner, but we had a good run tonight.\u201d<\/p>\n

Lanigan\u2019s success allowed him to seize control of the second spot in the WoO LMS points standings entering\u00a0Saturday\u00a0night\u2019s season finale. He ended the night 36 points ahead of Zebulon, Ga.\u2019s Shane Clanton, who ceded 32 points to Lanigan with a 16th<\/sup>-place finish.<\/p>\n

Lanigan hopes to cap his season by duplicating the World Finals sweep accomplished for the first time last year by Jimmy Owens of Newport, Tenn., who has also won Saturday night\u2019s World Finals finale in each of the past four years.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe came down here to win both of \u2018em,\u201d said Lanigan. \u201cWe got one of \u2018em and we\u2019re gonna go for the other one tomorrow night.\u201d<\/p>\n

Richards, 25, failed to convert an outside-pole starting spot into his 10th<\/sup>\u00a0win of the season, but his solid third-place finish brought him the big prize: the $100,000 WoO LMS championship. With a 100-point lead on Lanigan at the end of the night, he is assured of winning the title even if he were to not start\u00a0Saturday\u00a0night\u2019s A-Main.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt feels good to wrap up the title,\u201d said Richards, who becomes the first driver in the tour\u2019s World Racing Group era (2004-present) to win three championships. \u201cNow I\u2019d like to end the year with a win. I think if we can tweak it tomorrow we can definitely have something.\u201d<\/p>\n

Finishing in positions 6-10 was John Blankenship of Williamson, W.Va.; teenager Tyler Reddick of DuQuoin, Ill.; Billy Ogle Jr. of Knoxville, Tenn.; DIRTcar big-block Modified star Billy Decker of Unadilla, N.Y.; and Owens, who unsuccessfully attempted to make the outside groove work throughout the race.<\/p>\n

Eric Wells of Hazard, Ky., who finished 18th<\/sup>, clinched the 2013 WoO LMS Rookie of the Year award.<\/p>\n

Four caution flags were needed during the race, all for minor problems. Austin Hubbard of Seaford, Del., brought out cautions on lap one (turn-four spin) and lap 24 (slowed on homestretch); Eric Jacobsen of Sea Cliff Beach, Calif., stopped on the lap-24 restart; and Steve Shaver of Vienna, W.Va., stopped in turn two on lap 28.<\/p>\n

Heat winners were Richards, Eckert, Bloomquist, Lanigan, Reddick and O\u2019Neal. The B-Mains were captured by Wells, Ryan Gustin of Marshalltown, Iowa, and Austin Hubbard of Seaford, Del.<\/p>\n

Billy Moyer of Batesville, Ark., who was the fastest qualifier in both rounds of time trials\u00a0on Thursday\u00a0night, saw his evening end quickly with a grinding crash on the opening lap of the first heat. He slammed the turn-two wall with the left side of his car and was noticeably shaken up.<\/p>\n

The 56-year-old Dirt Late Model Hall of Famer was able to climb out of his car and walk gingerly to the ambulance with help from a member of the safety crew. But with Moyer dazed and complaining of pain in his neck and left elbow and hand, he was taken to a local hospital for a check-up.<\/p>\n

After undergoing a couple hours of tests at the hospital, Moyer was allowed to leave and was back at the track by feature time. He was diagnosed with a possible concussion but no other significant injuries. He does not plan to compete\u00a0on Saturday\u00a0night, however.<\/p>\n

The 2013 World of Outlaws World Finals Presented conclude\u00a0on Saturday\u00a0night (Nov. 9) with another tripleheader featuring the WoO LMS, the WoO Sprint Car Series and the Super DIRTcar Series for big-block Modifieds. Gates open at\u00a03 p.m., hot laps are scheduled to start at4 p.m.\u00a0and racing is set to begin at\u00a05 p.m.<\/p>\n

For more information, visit\u00a0www.worldofoutlaws.com<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0www.charlottemotorspeedway.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Results of World of Outlaws Late Model Series World Finals Night No. 1 at The Dirt Track at Charlotte (Finishing Position\/Start\/Driver\/Laps Completed\/Money Won):<\/strong><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

1. (1) Darrell Lanigan\/50 $12,150<\/p>\n

2. (3) Scott Bloomquist\/50 $5,150<\/p>\n

3. (2) Josh Richards\/50 $3,150<\/p>\n

4. (4) Don O\u2019Neal\/50 $3,000<\/p>\n

5. (5) Rick Eckert\/50 $2,200<\/p>\n

6. (9) John Blankenship\/50 $1,700<\/p>\n

7. (6) Tyler Reddick\/50 $1,500<\/p>\n

8. (14) Billy Ogle Jr.\/50 $1,600<\/p>\n

9. (12) Billy Decker\/50 $1,350<\/p>\n

10. (13) Jimmy Owens\/50 $1,450<\/p>\n

11. (16) Earl Pearson Jr.\/50 $1,250<\/p>\n

12. (11) Chris Brown\/50 $1,200<\/p>\n

13. (10) Dennis Erb Jr.\/50 $1,200<\/p>\n

14. (8) Ricky Elliott\/50 $1,100<\/p>\n

15. (20) Clint Smith\/50 $1,100<\/p>\n

16. (25) Shane Clanton\/50 $1,050<\/p>\n

17. (7) Kenny Moreland\/50 $1,050<\/p>\n

18. (19) Eric Wells\/50 $1,300<\/p>\n

19. (22) Eric Jacobsen\/50 $1,000<\/p>\n

20. (15) Steve Francis\/50 $1,100<\/p>\n

21. (24) Morgan Bagley\/50 $1,050<\/p>\n

22. (27) Chad Hollenbeck\/49 $1,000<\/p>\n

23. (18) Tim Fuller\/46 $1,050<\/p>\n

24. (26) Tim McCreadie\/40 $1,150<\/p>\n

25. (17) Steve Shaver\/28 $1,000<\/p>\n

26. (23) Austin Hubbard\/22 $1,000<\/p>\n

27. (21) Ryan Gustin\/17 $1,000<\/p>\n

*\u00a0Earnings include Winners Circle program and cash contingency award bonuses<\/em><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Time of Race: 23 Mins., 30.277 Secs.<\/p>\n

Margin of Victory: 0.596 Secs.<\/p>\n

Yellow Flags: 4 (laps 1, 24, 24, 28)<\/p>\n

Lap Leaders: Lanigan (1-50)<\/p>\n

Provisional Starters: Clanton, McCreadie (WoO); Hollenbeck (fastest pre-entered non-qualifier from time trials)<\/p>\n

Rookie of the Race: Wells ($250)<\/p>\n

WoO LMS \u2018Bonus Bucks\u2019 Winner: O\u2019Neal ($500)<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Heat No. 1 (10 laps \u2013 Top 3 Transfer):\u00a0<\/strong>1. Josh Richards, 2. Kenny Moreland, 3. Jimmy Owens, 4. Eric Wells, 5. Bobby Pierce, 6. Bub McCool, 7. Chris Ferguson, 8. Dan Stone, 9. Don Gordon, 10. Mason Zeigler, 11. Pancho Lawler, 12. Billy Moyer<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Heat No. 2 Finish (10 laps \u2013 Top 3 Transfer):\u00a0<\/strong>1. Rick Eckert, 2. Ricky Elliott, 3. Billy Ogle Jr., 4. Jared Landers, 5. Clint Smith, 6. Shane Clanton, 7. Mike Marlar, 8. Chris Madden, 9. Vic Hill, 10. Bryan Force, 11. Brandon Sheppard, 12. Tim McCreadie<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Heat No. 3 Finish (10 laps \u2013 Top 3 Transfer):\u00a0<\/strong>1. Scott Bloomquist, 2. John Blankenship, 3. Steve Francis, 4. Ryan Gustin, 5. Jonathan Davenport, 6. Chad Hollenbeck, 7. Casey Roberts, 8. Mike Benedum, 9. Dennis \u2018Rambo\u2019 Franklin, 10. Brian Tavenner, 11. Kevin Wilson, 12. Jeff Babcock<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Heat No. 4 Finish (10 laps \u2013 Top 3 Transfer):\u00a0<\/strong>1. Darrell Lanigan, 2. Dennis Erb Jr., 3. Earl Pearson Jr., 4. Duane Chamberlain, 5. Jeremy Miller, 6. Eric Jacobsen, 7. Gregg Satterlee, 8. Chuck Harper, 9. Chub Frank, 10. Coleby Frye, 11. James O\u2019Hara, 12. Brian Ledbetter<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Heat No. 5 Finish (10 laps \u2013 Top 3 Transfer):\u00a0<\/strong>1. Tyler Reddick, 2. Chris Brown, 3. Steve Shaver, 4. Morgan Bagley, 5. Austin Hubbard, 6. John Garvin, 7. J.T. Spence, 8. Will Vaught, 9. B.J. Robinson, 10. Kyle Hardy, 11. Matt Cochran, 12. Devin Moran<\/p>\n

Heat No. 6 Finish (10 laps \u2013 Top 3 Transfer):\u00a0<\/strong>1. Don O\u2019Neal, 2. Billy Decker, 3. Tim Fuller, 4. Dale Hollidge, 5. Dale McDowell, 6. Jason Feger, 7. Rod Conley, 8. Andrew Reaume, 9. Chase Junghans, 10. Glenn Elliott, 11. Kerry King, 12. Walker Arthur<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

B-Main No. 1 (12 laps \u2013 Top 2 Transfer):\u00a0<\/strong>1. Eric Wells, 2. Clint Smith, 3. Jared Landers, 4. Shane Clanton, 5. Chris Ferguson, 6. Bobby Pierce, 7. Dan Stone, 8. Chris Madden, 9. Mike Benedum, 10. Bryan Force, 11. Don Gordon, 12. Tim McCreadie, 13. Bub McCool, 14. Will Vaught, 15. Brandon Sheppard, 16. Mike Marlar (DNS) Pancho Lawler, Billy Moyer<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

B-Main No. 2 (12 laps \u2013 Top 2 Transfer):\u00a0<\/strong>1. Ryan Gustin, 2. Eric Jacobsen, 3. Jonathan Davenport, 4. Chad Hollenbeck, 5. Chub Frank, 6. Gregg Satterlee, 7. Jeff Babcock, 8. Dennis \u2018Rambo\u2019 Franklin, 9. Mike Benedum, 10. Coleby Frye, 11. Brian Ledbetter, 12. Brian Tavenner, 13. James O\u2019Hara, 14. Kevin Wilson, 15. Chuck Harper, 16. Jeremy Miller, 17. Duane Chamberlain, 18. Casey Roberts<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

B-Main No. 3 (12 laps \u2013 Top 2 Transfer):\u00a0<\/strong>1. Austin Hubbard, 2. Morgan Bagley, 3. Dale McDowell, 4. J.T. Spence, 5. Dale Hollidge, 6. John Garvin, 7. Will Vaught, 8. Jason Feger, 9. Rod Conley, 10. B.J. Robinson, 11. Andrew Reaume, 12. Kyle Hardy, 13. Devin Moran, 14. Glenn Elliott, 15. Walker Arthur, 16. Chase Junghans, 17. Matt Cochran (DNS) Kerry King<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

World of Outlaws Late Model Series Contingency Award Winners (awards presented to noted finisher\/qualifier or next highest displaying decal:<\/strong><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Ohlins Shocks ($50 cash to fast qualifier): Billy Moyer<\/p>\n

Eibach Springs (one free spring to each B-Main winner): Eric Wells\/Chub Frank\/Morgan Bagley<\/p>\n

VP Race Fuels \u2018Nice Jugs\u2019 Award: (One VP 5-gallon container to fastest qualifier who misses A-Main): J.T. Spence<\/p>\n

Wrisco Aluminum (3 sheets of aluminum to A-Main winner only): Darrell Lanigan<\/p>\n

Armor All (One case of product to highest-finishing non-WoO team in A-Main): Don O\u2019Neal<\/p>\n

Comp Cams ($50 certificate to A-Main winner): Josh Richards<\/p>\n

QuarterMaster ($100 certificate to A-Main winner): Josh Richards<\/p>\n

MSD Ignition ($50 cash to A-Main winner): Darrell Lanigan<\/p>\n

STP ($50 cash to 2nd<\/sup>-place finisher in A-Main): Scott Bloomquist<\/p>\n

XS Power ($50 cash to 3rd<\/sup>-place finisher in A-Main): Jimmy Owens<\/p>\n

Roush Yates ($50 cash to 4th<\/sup>-place finisher in A-Main): Rick Eckert<\/p>\n

JE Pistons ($50 cash to 5th<\/sup>-place finisher in A-Main): Rick Eckert<\/p>\n

Dominator ($50 cash to 6th<\/sup>-place finisher in A-Main): Billy Ogle Jr.<\/p>\n

American Race Wheels ($50 cash to 7th<\/sup>-place finisher in A-Main): Billy Ogle Jr.<\/p>\n

VP Race Fuels ($50 cash to 8th<\/sup>-place finisher in A-Main): Billy Ogle Jr.<\/p>\n

Edelbrock Manifolds ($50 cash to 9th<\/sup>-finisher in A-Main): Jimmy Owens<\/p>\n

Comp Cams ($50 cash to 10th<\/sup>-place finisher in A-Main): Jimmy Owens<\/p>\n

XS Power ($60 product certificate to 11th<\/sup>-place finisher in A-Main): Kenny Moreland<\/p>\n

Cometic Gasket ($50 cash to 12th<\/sup>-place finisher in A-Main): Dennis Erb Jr.<\/p>\n

JRI Shocks ($50 cash to 13th<\/sup>-place finisher in A-Main): Billy Ogle Jr.<\/p>\n

Super Flow Dynos ($50 cash to 14th<\/sup>-place finisher in A-Main): Shane Clanton<\/p>\n

QuarterMaster ($25 certificate to 15th<\/sup>-place finisher in A-Main): Shane Clanton<\/p>\n

JE Pistons (one complete set of JE Pro Seal rings to 16th<\/sup>-place finisher in A-Main, redeemable w\/next purchase of set): Shane Clanton<\/p>\n

Klotz Lubricants ($50 cash to 17th<\/sup>-place finisher in A-Main): Kenny Moreland<\/p>\n

Roush Yates ($50 gift card to 18th<\/sup>-place finisher in A-Main): Eric Wells<\/p>\n

QuarterMaster ($50 certificate to 19th<\/sup>-place finisher in A-Main): Morgan Bagley<\/p>\n

Arizona Sport Shirts ($100 certificate to 20th<\/sup>-place finisher in A-Main): Morgan Bagley<\/p>\n

JE Pistons (one complete set of JE Pro Seal rings to 21st<\/sup>-place finisher in A-Main, redeemable w\/next purchase of set): Morgan Bagley<\/p>\n

Roush Yates ($50 gift card to 22nd<\/sup>-place finisher in A-Main): Scott Bloomquist<\/p>\n

MSD Ignition ($25 cash to 24th<\/sup>-place finisher in A-Main): Tim McCreadie<\/p>\n

XS Power \u2018Power Move of the Race\u2019 ($60 product certificate): Darrell Lanigan<\/p>\n

Roush Yates ($25 gift card to driver who leads most laps in the A-Main): Darrell Lanigan<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

2013 World of Outlaws Late Model Series Point Standings as of Nov. 8 \u2013 45 A-Mains completed (rank\/driver\/points\/deficit to leader):<\/strong><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

1. Josh Richards 6244<\/p>\n

2. Darrell Lanigan 6144 (-100)<\/p>\n

3. Shane Clanton 6108 (-136)<\/p>\n

4. Rick Eckert 6054 (-190)<\/p>\n

5. Tim McCreadie 5726 (-518)<\/p>\n

6. Eric Wells 5652 (-592)<\/p>\n

7. Tim Fuller 5646 (-598)<\/p>\n

8. Chub Frank 5534 (-710)<\/p>\n

9. Morgan Bagley 5506 (-738)<\/p>\n

10. Bub McCool 5496 (-748)<\/p>\n

11. Clint Smith 5066 (-1178)<\/p>\n

12. Dan Stone 2628 (-3616)<\/p>\n

The World of Outlaws Late Model Series is brought to fans across the country by many important sponsors and partners, including: American Racing Custom Wheels (Official Custom Wheel), Arizona Sport Shirts (Official Apparel Company), Armor All (Official Car Care Products), Hoosier Racing Tires (Official Racing Tires), KMC (Official Custom Truck Wheel), STP (Official Fuel Treatment), Vicci (Official Uniform), VP Racing Fuel (Official Racing Fuel), DirtonDirt.com (Hard Charger Award) and McCarthy’s One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning (Raye Vest Memorial Pill Draw Award); in addition to contingency sponsors: Butlerbuilt, Cometic Gasket, Comp Cams, Dominator Race Products, Edelbrock, Eibach Springs, JE Pistons, JRI Shocks, Klotz Synthetic Lubricants, MSD Ignition, Ohlins Shocks, QuarterMaster, Roush Yates Performance Parts, Superflow Dynos, Wrisco Aluminum and XS Power Racing Batteries; along with manufacturer sponsors Capital Race Cars, Integra Shocks, GRT Chassis, Jake\u2019s Carts, Racing Electronics, Rocket Chassis, TNT Rescue, and Warrior Chassis.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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