{"id":23770,"date":"2016-07-12T15:25:00","date_gmt":"2016-07-12T15:25:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/karnac.com\/flanews\/?p=23770"},"modified":"2016-07-12T15:25:00","modified_gmt":"2016-07-12T15:25:00","slug":"clanton-clobbers-field-for-fifth-win","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/karnac.com\/flanews\/front-page-news\/clanton-clobbers-field-for-fifth-win\/","title":{"rendered":"Clanton Clobbers Field for Fifth Win"},"content":{"rendered":"

Richards Charges to Second-Place Finish from Ninth<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"070816_Mason_City\"MASON CITY, Iowa \u2013 July 8, 2016<\/a> \u2013 Shane Clanton was stronger than stone Friday night, dominating The World of Outlaws Craftsman\u00ae\u00a0Late Model Series 50-lap feature at Mason City Motor Speedway. Clanton not only solidified his fifth win of the season, but also tied Rick Eckert for fourth all time in career wins (35) in the series.<\/p>\n

\u201cOh man, that car was good,\u201d Clanton said. \u201cIt\u2019s pretty special right now. It was a good win here that eluded me the last time I was here [in 2004]. I went a little hard on the tire [then], but tonight we ran a little softer than everyone else, and it was pretty good.\u201d<\/p>\n

Clanton, the series defending champion, rose to the top of the track as the green flag waved-on the 24-car field. Within a half of a lap, he reeled-in Eckert with his No. 25 Weldbank Energy\/ Coopers Meat Packers Capital car. The long 1\/2-mile oval lent enough room for Clanton to separate himself from the pack lap-by-lap. By lap nine in a caution-free feature, Clanton was 2.402 seconds away.<\/p>\n

As Eckert began to fade, other drivers took advantage. Eric Wells, who captured his first podium finish the night before, replaced Eckert for the second position. Chad Simpson, following behind Wells in his No. 25s Liebe Trucking\/\u00a0 GATR Truck Center Victory Circle car, followed suit.\u00a0 By lap 15, the podium was spaced by more than one-second between the trio of drivers.<\/p>\n

The only immediate challenge for Clanton came with 37 laps to go when he approached the caboose of the field. Clanton\u2019s lead diminished by .400 seconds for the lap; however, Clanton quickly rebuilt his lead to a 1.2 second margin. The gap widened 16 laps later to 3.913 seconds.<\/p>\n

\u201cYeah, 50 laps here is kind of grueling just trying to hit your marks,\u201d Clanton said. \u201cWe had to do what we did [passing lapped traffic]. Nothing was going to slow us down.\u201d<\/p>\n

While Clanton pulled away, Josh Richards charged to the front; he started ninth in the feature. Richards early in the race battled for fifth position with Tyler Erb, who is second in the rookie of the year standings. From there, Richards had little opposition to his strong push to the front.<\/p>\n

Richards passed Eckert for fourth when a lapped car prevented Eckert from slamming the door on his advances. The No. 1 Valvoline\/ Seubert Calf Ranches Rocket car proceeded to gain ground on Wells, who he passed a few laps later; Wells finished seventh in the feature. With 10 laps remaining, Richards made the move on Simpson for second place.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s a lot of fun racing right here in Iowa,\u201d said Simpson, who was awarded the fast time award in qualifying. \u201cWe had a good car. We\u2019re getting closer. The tire game hurts us a little when we come to these deals because we run on hard tires around here all the time. But, I guess we\u2019re guessing pretty good so far [on our setup].\u201d<\/p>\n

With fewer than five laps remaining, Richards ran out of real estate. From a 3.116 lead, Richards managed to only close the gap between him and Clanton to 2.017 seconds. This is Richards\u2019 18th<\/sup> top five finish of the season.<\/p>\n

\u201cShane and those guys did a great job,\u201d Richards said. \u201cWe got stuck on the outside from our heat race, lost position and had to start ninth. We were just green flag the whole way, and it just took so long to run everybody down. I think we were better than he was at the end, but we were just strung out way too far.\u201d<\/p>\n

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World of Outlaws Craftsman\u00ae Late Model Series Statistical Report; July 8, 2016; Mason City Motor Speedway; Mason City, Iowa<\/strong><\/p>\n

A-Main (50-laps):<\/strong>\u00a01. 25- Shane Clanton [2] [$10,875]; 2. 1- Josh Richards [9] [$5,800]; 3. 25s- Chad Simpson [3] [$4,100]; 4. 7- Rick Eckert [1] [$3,300]; 5. 21JR- Billy Moyer Jr. [11] [$3,000]; 6. 91- Tyler Erb [5] [$1,950]; 7. 18- Eric Wells [4] [$1,950]; 8. 16B- Tyler Bruening [8] [$1,350]; 9. 99JR- Frank Heckenast Jr. [7] [$1,750]; 10. 14M- Morgan Bagley [17] [$1,700]; 15. 1*- Chub Frank [20] [$1,400]; 16. 32- Chris Simpson [6] \u00a0[$800]; 17. 28M- Jimmy Mars [14] [$770]; 18. 76- Brandon Overton [12] [$800]; 19. 29- Spencer Diercks [24] [$730]; 20. 77- Jordan Yaggy [19] $700]; 21. 11- Austin Smith [18] [$700]; 22. 20- Rodney Sanders [13] [$700]; 23. 2c- Joey Coulter [16] [$700]; 24. 98- Jason Rauen [22] [$700]<\/p>\n

Last-Chance Showdown (10 laps – Top 4 Transfer):<\/strong>\u00a01. 77- Jordan Yaggy; 2. 1*- Chub Frank; 3. C9- Steve Casebolt; 4. 98- Jason Rauen; 5. 90- Lance Matthees; 6. 29- Spencer Diercks; 7. 16- Austin Siebert; 8. B1- Brent Larson<\/p>\n

Qualifying:<\/strong>\u00a01. 25s- Chad Simpson, 18.512; 2. 18- Eric Wells, 18.519; 3. 91- Tyler Erb, 18.528; 4. 25- Shane Clanton, 18.606; 5. 7- Rick Eckert, 18.627; 6. 1- Josh Richards, 18.675; 7. 18c- Chase Junghans, 18.680; 8. 16b- Tyler Bruening, 18.721; 9. 32- Chris Simpson, 18.818; 10. 99B- Boom Briggs, 18.857; 11. 21JR- Billy Moyer Jr., 18.686; 12. 11- Austin Smith, 18.871; 13. 99JR- Frank Heckenast Jr., 18.890; 14. 28M- Jimmy Mars, 18.894; 15. 76-Brandon Overton, 18.948; 16. 20- Rodney Sanders, 18.967; 17. 1*- Chub Frank, 19.026; 18. C9- Steve Casebolt, 19.043; 19. 29- Spencer Diercks, 19.067; 20. 14m- Morgan Bagley, 19.095; 21. 3s- Brian Shirley, 19.160; 22. 16- Austin Siebert, 19.168; 23. 90- Lance Matthees, 19.172; 24. 77- Jordan Yaggy, 19.186; 25. 2c- Joey Coulter, 19.204; 26. 98- Jason Rauen, 19.602; 27. B1- Brent Larson, 19.978<\/p>\n

Heat No. 1 (10 laps- Top 6 Transfer):<\/strong>\u00a01. 25s- Chad Simpson; 2. 25- Shane Clanton; 3. 99JR- Frank Heckenast Jr.; 4. 99B- Boom Briggs; 5. 20- Rodney Sanders; 6. 2c- Joey Coulter; 7. 16- Austin Sierbert; 8. 18c- Chase Junghans; 9. 29- Spencer Diercks<\/p>\n

Heat No. 2 (10 laps- Top 6 Transfer):<\/strong>\u00a01. 18- Eric Wells; 2. 7- Rick Eckert; 3. 16b- Tyler Bruening; 4. 21JR- Billy Moyer Jr.; 5. 28M- Jimmy Mars; 6. 14M- Morgan Bagley; 7. 1*- Chub Frank; 8. 98- Jason Rauen; 9. 90- Lance Matthees<\/p>\n

Heat No. 3 (10 laps- Top 6 Transfer):<\/strong>\u00a01. 32- Chris Simpson; 2. 91- Tyler Erb; 3. 1- Josh Richards; 4. 76- Brandon Overton; 5. 3s- Brian Shirley; 6. 11- Austin Smith; 7. 77- Jordan Yaggy; 8. C9- Steve Casebolt; 9. B1- Brent Larson<\/p>\n

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

Comp Cams – $50 Product certificate: Shane Clanton
\nMSD – $50 Cash: Shane Clanton
\nQuarterMaster – $100 Product certificate: Shane Clanton
\nWrisco Aluminum – 3 Sheets of aluminum: Shane Clanton
\nPenske Shocks – TBD Product certificate: Rick Eckert
\nJE Pistons – $50 Cash: Billy Moyer Jr.
\nVP Racing Fuels – $50 Cash: Tyler Bruening
\nEdelbrock – $50 Cash: Morgan Bagley
\nComp Cams – $50 Cash: Morgan Bagley
\nMorton Buildings – $50 Cash: Brian Shirley
\nCometic Gasket – $50 Cash: Steve Casebolt
\nJRI Shocks – $50 Cash: Boom Briggs
\nSuperFlow – $50 Cash: Boom Briggs
\nQuarterMaster – $25 Product certificate: Chub Frank
\nJE Pistons – Set of rings: Chris Simpson
\nQuarterMaster – $50 Product certificate: Spencer Diercks
\nArizona Sport Shirts – $100 Product certificate: Rodney Sanders
\nJE Pistons – Set of rings: Rodney Sanders
\nMSD – $25 Cash: Shane Clanton
\nQA1 – $50 Cash: Tyler Erb
\nBonus Bucks – $500 Cash: Chad Simpson
\nRookie Bonus – $250 Cash: Billy Moyer Jr.
\nCraftsman Bonus – $100 Cash: Chad Simpson
\nCraftsman Bonus – $200 Cash: Shane Clanton
\nCraftsman Bonus – $200 Cash: Josh Richards
\nCraftsman Bonus – $200 Cash: Rick Eckert
\nCraftsman Bonus – $200 Cash: Billy Moyer Jr.
\nCraftsman Bonus – $200 Cash: Tyler Erb
\nHard Charger- $500 Cash: Chase Junghans
\nFast Time Award- $500 Cash: Chad Simpson<\/p>\n

2016 World of Outlaws Craftsman Late Model Series Point Standings as of July 8 – 22 A-Mains completed (rank\/driver\/residence\/points\/deficit to leader):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<\/colgroup>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Pos.<\/strong><\/td>\nCar #<\/strong><\/td>\nDriver<\/strong><\/td>\nResidence<\/strong><\/td>\nEarnings<\/strong><\/td>\nPoints<\/strong><\/td>\nTrail By<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1<\/td>\n1<\/td>\nJosh Richards<\/td>\nShinnston, WV<\/td>\n$139,175<\/td>\n3116<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2<\/td>\n25<\/td>\nShane Clanton<\/td>\nZebulon, GA<\/td>\n$93,550<\/td>\n2900<\/td>\n216<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3<\/td>\n7<\/td>\nRick Eckert<\/td>\nYork, PA<\/td>\n$54,375<\/td>\n2824<\/td>\n292<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5<\/td>\n3S<\/td>\nBrian Shirley<\/td>\nChatham, IL<\/td>\n$60,830<\/td>\n2752<\/td>\n364<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4<\/td>\n76<\/td>\nBrandon Overton<\/td>\nEvans, GA<\/td>\n$42,695<\/td>\n2742<\/td>\n374<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5<\/td>\n21JR<\/td>\nBilly Moyer Jr.<\/td>\nBatesville, AR<\/td>\n$38,395<\/td>\n2680<\/td>\n436<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6<\/td>\nC9<\/td>\nSteve Casebolt<\/td>\nRichmond, IN<\/td>\n$33,520<\/td>\n2666<\/td>\n450<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7<\/td>\n1*<\/td>\nChub Frank<\/td>\nBear Lake, PA<\/td>\n$37,510<\/td>\n2656<\/td>\n460<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8<\/td>\n99JR<\/td>\nFrank Heckenast Jr.<\/td>\nFrankfort, IL<\/td>\n$32,860<\/td>\n2626<\/td>\n490<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9<\/td>\n18<\/td>\nEric Wells<\/td>\nHazard, KY<\/td>\n$31,675<\/td>\n2612<\/td>\n504<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10<\/td>\n14M<\/td>\nMorgan Bagley<\/td>\nGladewater, TX<\/td>\n$30,170<\/td>\n2594<\/td>\n522<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
11<\/td>\n18C<\/td>\nChase Junghans<\/td>\nManhattan, KS<\/td>\n$25,275<\/td>\n2534<\/td>\n582<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12<\/td>\n91<\/td>\nTyler Erb<\/td>\nNew Waverly, TX<\/td>\n$17,855<\/td>\n2240<\/td>\n876<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
13<\/td>\n2C<\/td>\nJoey Coulter<\/td>\nUnion Grove, NC<\/td>\n$12,740<\/td>\n2166<\/td>\n950<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
14<\/td>\n99B<\/td>\nBoom Briggs<\/td>\nBear Lake, PA<\/td>\n$15,570<\/td>\n1950<\/td>\n1166<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
15<\/td>\n11<\/td>\nAustin Smith<\/td>\nCedartown, GA<\/td>\n$8,230<\/td>\n1180<\/td>\n1936<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
16<\/td>\n77<\/td>\nJordan Yaggy<\/td>\nRochester, MN<\/td>\n$4,335<\/td>\n1126<\/td>\n1990<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
17<\/td>\n0<\/td>\nScott Bloomquist<\/td>\nMooresburg, TN<\/td>\n$57,800<\/td>\n1116<\/td>\n2000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
18<\/td>\n17M<\/td>\nDale McDowell<\/td>\nChickamauga, GA<\/td>\n$27,800<\/td>\n1088<\/td>\n2028<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
19<\/td>\n22<\/td>\nGregg Satterlee<\/td>\nIndiana, PA<\/td>\n$11,400<\/td>\n1070<\/td>\n2046<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
20<\/td>\n6<\/td>\nJonathan Davenport<\/td>\nBlairsville, GA<\/td>\n$20,300<\/td>\n916<\/td>\n2200<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

 <\/p>\n

The World of Outlaws Craftsman\u00ae Late Model Series is brought to fans across the country by many important sponsors and partners, including: Arizona Sport Shirts (Official Apparel Company), Bad Boy Off Road (Official Side-by-Side Vehicle), Craftsman (Official Tool), Hoosier Racing Tire (Official Tire), Morton Buildings (Official Building), Sears (Official Home Store), The Kenny Wallace Dirt Racing Experience (Official Racing Experience, VP Racing Fuels (Official Racing Fuel) and DirtonDirt.com (Hard Charger Award); in addition to contingency sponsors, including: Cometic Gasket, Comp Cams, Edelbrock, JE Pistons, JRI Shocks, MSD, Penske Shocks, QA1, QuarterMaster, Superflow Dynos and Wrisco Aluminum; along with manufacturer sponsors, including: Capital Race Cars, Integra Shocks, Impact Racing Products, Intercomp, Racing Electronics, Rocket Chassis and TNT Rescue.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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