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BRUNSWICK, GA (February 5, 2016) \u2013 Josh Richards held off a late race charge from Brandon Sheppard to win on the opening night of the Georgia Boot Super Bowl of Racing at Golden Isles Speedway on Friday Night. Richards led but all but one lap on his way to victory in the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series event.<\/p>\n
Sheppard; the 2015 LOLMDS Rookie of the Year; briefly took the lead from Richards with four laps to go, but Richards regained the top spot moments later and went on for his seventh career LOLMDS win. Sheppard crossed the line a car length and a half behind in second, followed by; last year\u2019s series champion; Jonathan Davenport, Jared Landers, and Chris Madden.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe had a pretty decent car the whole race,\u201d said 28-year-old Richards. I was concerned about tire wear tonight; I felt like they were giving up towards the end. When we got into traffic, we were able to run the top around those guys in clean air and a clean track, which sure helped us, because those running behind me didn\u2019t have that advantage.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cWhen I saw Brandon get by me, I went into turn one, and I didn\u2019t want to get into him. His car drifted up and I was able to get back around him. Brandon is a great kid. We have been friends for a long-time. What a way to start the New Year with these Rocket XR1 cars finishing first and second.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cI would like to thank my dad, and all of my crew. I want thank Valvoline, Seubert Calf Ranches, Ace Metal Works, and Andy Durham Racing Engines. Thanksto Lucas Oil and the track crew for a great track.\u201d<\/p>\n
Richards and Jared Landers started on the front row of the 50-lap main event. Richards took the lead at the start of the race with Landers running in second. Landers held the second-spot until lap 15 when Sheppard got around him.<\/p>\n
With seven laps-to-go, a final caution set-up a shootout between the top three of Richards, Sheppard, and Davenport.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur car was really good all night! We moved to the top and that helped us,\u201d said Sheppard. \u201cJosh drifted up just enough for me to get by him. When he saw me, he was able to get back to the bottom of the track. I want to thank everybody at Best Performance Motorsports for this opportunity. It was a good race for us and a good points night, and a great way to start the year!\u201d<\/p>\n
Davenport recovered from falling all the way to 12th place at one point during the race. \u201cWe are really good on the long runs. I hated to see that one caution when we got up to third. We went to the top and car took off and was super good.\u201d<\/p>\n
Completing the top ten were Eddie Carrier Jr., Tim McCreadie, Darrell Lanigan, Brian Shirley, and Steve Francis.<\/p>\n
In preliminary action, Jonathan Davenport set the overall Miller Welders Fast Time (Group A) amongst the 45 entrants, with a lap of 13.326 seconds. Jared Landers set the fastest time in Group B with a time of 15.399 seconds. Josh Richards, Brandon Sheppard, Jared Landers and Brian Shirley won their respective heat races. Randy Weaver and Mason Zeigler won their respective B-Mains.<\/p>\n
For the latest breaking news concerning the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, including the latest series standings, 2016 tour schedule, driver information, and more visit the official website at: www.lucasdirt.com.<\/p>\n
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
\nRace Summary
\nFriday, February 5, 2016
\nGeorgia Boot Super Bowl of Racing
\nGolden Isles Speedway \u2013 Waynesville, GA<\/p>\n
Miller Welders Fast Time Group A: Jonathan Davenport \/ 15.326 seconds
\nMiller Welders Fast Time Group B: Jared Landers \/ 15.399 seconds<\/p>\n
Eibach Springs Heat Race #1 Finish (10 Laps, Top 4 Transfer): Josh Richards, Jonathan Davenport, Ivedent Lloyd, Jr., Tim McCreadie, Kenny PettyJohn, Gregg Satterlee, Scott Bloomquist, Mike Marlar, Ryan King, Steven Roberts, Chad Hollenbeck, Robert Baker-DNS<\/p>\n
FK Rod Ends Heat Race #2 Finish (10 Laps, Top 4 Transfer): Brandon Sheppard, Steve Francis, Devin Moran, Darrell Lanigan, Randy Weaver, Austin Kirkpatrick, Donald Bradsher, Dustin Mitchell, Brian Ligon, Josh Rice, Kelly Guy<\/p>\n
Simpson Performance Products Heat Race #3 Finish (10 Laps, Top 4 Transfer): Jared Landers, Chris Madden, Dennis Erb, Jr., Donald McIntosh, Don O’Neal, Kyle Bronson, Chase Junghans, Tyler Millwood, Allen Murray, Brian Connor, Cecil Eunice<\/p>\n
QA1 Heat Race #4 Finish (10 Laps, Top 4 Transfer): Brian Shirley, Eddie Carrier, Jr., Jimmy Owens, Billy Moyer, Jr., Mason Zeigler, Mark Whitener, Dennis Franklin, Josh Langley, James Rice, Austin Theiss, Earl Pearson, Jr.<\/p>\n
Fast Shafts B-Main #1 Finish (12 Laps, Top 3 Transfer): Randy Weaver, Kenny PettyJohn, Gregg Satterlee, Mike Marlar, Donald Bradsher, Austin Kirkpatrick, Steven Roberts, Chad Hollenbeck, Dustin Mitchell, Josh Rice, Scott Bloomquist, Brian Ligon, Kelly Guy, Ryan King, Robert Baker-DNS<\/p>\n
Keyser MFG B-Main #2 Finish (12 Laps, Top 3 Transfer): Mason Zeigler, Don O’Neal, Mark Whitener, Chase Junghans, Kyle Bronson, Josh Langley, Dennis Franklin, Allen Murray, James Rice, Cecil Eunice, Tyler Millwood, Austin Theiss, Earl Pearson, Jr., Brian Connor-DNS<\/p>\n
Feature Finish (50 Laps):<\/p>\n
FINISH START CAR # DRIVER NAME HOMETOWN
\n1 1 1R Josh Richards Shinnston, WV
\n2 3 B5 Brandon Sheppard New Berlin, IL
\n3 5 6 Jonathan Davenport Mount Airy, NC
\n4 2 777 Jared Landers Batesville, AR
\n5 6 44 Chris Madden Gaffney, SC
\n6 8 28 Eddie Carrier, Jr. Salt Rock, WV
\n7 13 39 Tim McCreadie Watertown, NY
\n8 15 15L Darrell Lanigan Union, KY
\n9 4 3s Brian Shirley Chatham, IL
\n10 7 15F Steve Francis Ashland, KY
\n11 23 0 Scott Bloomquist Mooresburg, TN
\n12 11 99m Devin Moran Dresden, OH
\n13 10 28e Dennis Erb, Jr. Carpentersville, IL
\n14 12 20 Jimmy Owens Newport, TN
\n15 18 25Z Mason Zeigler Chalk Hill, PA
\n16 9 21L Ivedent Lloyd, Jr. Ocala, FL
\n17 19 38 Kenny PettyJohn Millsboro, DE
\n18 16 21jr Billy Moyer, Jr. Batesville, AR
\n19 24 1 Earl Pearson, Jr. Jacksonville, FL
\n20 20 5 Don O’Neal Martinsville, IN
\n21 17 116 Randy Weaver Crossville, TN
\n22 14 7 Donald McIntosh Dawsonville, GA
\n23 22 5W Mark Whitener Middleburg, FL
\n24 21 22 Gregg Satterlee Rochester Mills, PA<\/p>\n
Race Statistics
\nEntrants: 45
\nLap Leaders: Josh Richards (Laps 1 \u2013 45); Brandon Sheppard (Lap 46); Josh Richards (Laps 47 \u2013 50)
\nCautions: Dennis Erb Jr. (Lap 4); Dennis Erb Jr. (Lap 6); Kenny PettyJohn (Lap 14); Randy Weaver (Lap 43)
\nLucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Provisionals: Scott Bloomquist, Earl Pearson Jr.
\nLucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Emergency Provisionals: n\/a
\nMiller Welders Fast Time Provisionals: n\/a
\nGolden Isles Speedway Track Provisional: n\/a
\nWrisco Feature Winner: Josh Richards
\nOptima Batteries Hard Charger of the Race: Scott Bloomquist (Started: 23rd; Finished: 11th; Advanced 12 Positions)
\nMidwest Sheet Metal Spoiler Challenge Point Leader: Jonathan Davenport
\nAllstar Power Move of the Race: Chris Madden
\nSunoco Race for Gas Highest Finisher: Josh Richards
\nHot Rod Processing Rookie of the Race: n\/a
\nCOMP Cams Engine Builder of the Race: Durham Race Engines
\nOhlins Shocks Chassis Builder of the Race: Rocket Chassis
\nOuterwears Crew Chief of the Race: Randall Edwards (Brandon Sheppard)
\nFastest Lap of the Race: Josh Richards (Lap #2 \u2013 15.428 seconds)
\nMost Laps Led: Josh Richards (49 Laps)
\nPFC Brakes Tough Break Award: Gregg Satterlee
\nTime of Race: 30 minutes 31 seconds<\/p>\n
Lucas Oil Championship Point Standings:<\/p>\n
POS CAR # DRIVER NAME HOMETOWN POINTS
\n1 1R Josh Richards Shinnston, WV 250
\n2 B5 Brandon Sheppard New Berlin, IL 230
\n2 6 Jonathan Davenport Mount Airy, NC 230
\n4 777 Jared Landers Batesville, AR 220
\n5 44 Chris Madden Gaffney, SC 205
\n6 28 Eddie Carrier, Jr. Salt Rock, WV 200
\n7 39 Tim McCreadie Watertown, NY 195
\n8 15L Darrell Lanigan Union, KY 190
\n9 3s Brian Shirley Chatham, IL 185
\n10 15F Steve Francis Ashland, KY 180
\n11 0 Scott Bloomquist Mooresburg, TN 175
\n12 99m Devin Moran Dresden, OH 170
\n13 28e Dennis Erb, Jr. Carpentersville, IL 165
\n14 20 Jimmy Owens Newport, TN 160
\n15 25Z Mason Zeigler Chalk Hill, PA 155
\n16 21L Ivedent Lloyd, Jr. Ocala, FL 150
\n17 38 Kenny PettyJohn Millsboro, DE 145
\n18 21jr Billy Moyer, Jr. Batesville, AR 140
\n19 1 Earl Pearson, Jr. Jacksonville, FL 135
\n20 5 Don O’Neal Martinsville, IN 130
\n21 116 Randy Weaver Crossville, TN 125
\n21 7 Donald McIntosh Dawsonville, GA 125
\n21 5W Mark Whitener Middleburg, FL 125
\n21 22 Gregg Satterlee Rochester Mills, PA 125
\n25 18 Chase Junghans Manhattan, KS 120
\n25 157 Mike Marlar Winfield, TN 120<\/p>\n
*Points are unofficial until Close of Business on the Tuesday following Race Day*<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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