{"id":23778,"date":"2016-07-12T15:45:04","date_gmt":"2016-07-12T15:45:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/karnac.com\/flanews\/?p=23778"},"modified":"2016-07-12T15:45:04","modified_gmt":"2016-07-12T15:45:04","slug":"bloomquist-takes-grassy-smith-memorial-at-cherokee-speedway","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/karnac.com\/flanews\/front-page-news\/bloomquist-takes-grassy-smith-memorial-at-cherokee-speedway\/","title":{"rendered":"Bloomquist Takes Grassy Smith Memorial at Cherokee Speedway"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"2016news_7-8\"GAFFNEY, SC (July 8, 2016)<\/a> \u2013 Scott Bloomquist won his third straight Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series event on Friday Night at Cherokee Speedway by leading all but one lap of the main event. After a 4-hour rain delay, the standing room only crowd saw Bloomquist take the win in the Grassy Smith Memorial, also marking his 70th career LOLMDS win.<\/p>\n

Casey Roberts came home in second, followed by Johnny Pursley, Brandon Sheppard, and 18th-starting Jonathan Davenport.<\/p>\n

Chris Madden managed to lead lap 18, marking the only lead change throughout the long battle between himself and Bloomquist. Madden took the lead in heavy traffic much to the pleasure of his home-track crowd, but under the ensuing caution Madden\u2019s right rear tire went flat and he was forced to pit. He never returned to the track.<\/p>\n

\u201cI know we have finished later at some tracks,\u201d said the winner after the race that ended at about 3:20 am local time. \u201cAt the start, I kind of just settled in on the bottom. I really couldn\u2019t see where the cushion was. I think we were still fast enough and could have gotten it done.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThe track crew did a good job getting the track back into shape. It\u2019s tough getting that initial glaze off the track. Once we started back up again it was good. The track was smooth; you could race all over it. We stayed up high most of the race and when we went down low, it was no problem.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThis Sweet-Bloomquist car ran superbly. The Andy Durham engine ran great as well. I would like to thank Mike Reece of Reece Monument Company, Crop Production Services, Mark Martin Automotive, Horton Coal, Sorbera Chiropractic, Petroff Towing, Dyna Gro Seed, and Penske Shocks.\u201d<\/p>\n

Roberts and Pursley tried their best after several caution flags to stay with Bloomquist, but both drivers were pleased with their podium finishes.<\/p>\n

\u201cI probably had a third place car here tonight,\u201d said Roberts. \u201cThe track was super-fast after the rain. It was really smooth. They did a good job getting it back in shape. It was a really good race early-on with Scott, Chris, and Johnny. Our car worked better on the bottom, but Scott was just too tough. We are happy with second and we will head to Smoky Mountain tomorrow and see what we can do.\u201d<\/p>\n

It was the best career LOLMDS finish for the home-state driver Pursley as he held off a torrid battle with Brandon Sheppard to place third. \u201cTo be able to stick with these guys tonight says a lot about our team. We sometimes struggle here. But tonight we had a car that ran third against this caliber of drivers that was an honor. I have been coming here a long time and that was the biggest crowd I think I have ever seen here.\u201d<\/p>\n

Completing the top ten were Brett Hamm, Dennis Erb Jr., Steve Francis, Chris Ferguson and Don O\u2019Neal.
\nIn preliminary action, Scott Bloomquist set the overall Miller Welders Fast Time amongst the 26 entrants with a lap of 14.804 seconds. Scott Bloomquist, Chris Madden, and Casey Roberts won their respective heat races. Donald Bradsher won the B-Main.<\/p>\n

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
\nRace Summary
\nFriday, July 8th, 2016
\n18th Annual Grassy Smith Memorial
\nCherokee Speedway \u2013 Gaffney, SC<\/p>\n

Miller Welders Fast Time Group A: Scott Bloomquist \/ 14.804 seconds
\nMiller Welders Fast Time Group B: Brett Hamm \/ 15.222 seconds<\/p>\n

Eibach Springs Heat Race #1 Finish (10 Laps, Top 4 Transfer): Scott Bloomquist, Johnny Pursley, Ross Bailes, Steve Francis, Dennis Erb, Jr., Earl Pearson, Jr., Donald Bradsher, Josh Langley, Dustin Mitchell<\/p>\n

FK Rod Ends Heat Race #2 Finish (10 Laps, Top 4 Transfer): Chris Madden, Brett Hamm, Brandon Sheppard, Jimmy Owens, Don O’Neal, Tim McCreadie, Jared Landers, Anthony Sanders, Colton Flinner<\/p>\n

Simpson Performance Products Heat Race #3 Finish (10 Laps, Top 4 Transfer): Casey Roberts, GR Smith, Dennis Franklin, Chris Ferguson, Darrell Lanigan, Jonathan Davenport, Doug Sanders, Kenny Collins<\/p>\n

Fast Shafts B-Main Finish (12 Laps, Top 6 Transfer): Donald Bradsher, Jared Landers, Anthony Sanders, Josh Langley, Kenny Collins, Dustin Mitchell, Colton Flinner, Doug Sanders<\/p>\n

Feature Finish (50 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
FINISH<\/td>\nSTART<\/td>\nCAR #<\/td>\nDRIVER NAME<\/td>\nHOMETOWN<\/td>\nEARNINGS<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n0<\/td>\nScott Bloomquist<\/td>\nMooresburg, TN<\/td>\n$11,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n101<\/td>\nCasey Roberts<\/td>\nToccoa, GA<\/td>\n$5,500<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3<\/td>\n4<\/td>\n9<\/td>\nJohnny Pursley<\/td>\nClover, SC<\/td>\n$3,500<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4<\/td>\n8<\/td>\nB5<\/td>\nBrandon Sheppard<\/td>\nNew Berlin, IL<\/td>\n$3,450<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5<\/td>\n18<\/td>\n6<\/td>\nJonathan Davenport<\/td>\nMount Airy, NC<\/td>\n$3,250<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6<\/td>\n5<\/td>\n18<\/td>\nBrett Hamm<\/td>\nNewberry, SC<\/td>\n$1,800<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7<\/td>\n13<\/td>\n28E<\/td>\nDennis Erb, Jr.<\/td>\nCarpentersville, IL<\/td>\n$2,200<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8<\/td>\n10<\/td>\n15F<\/td>\nSteve Francis<\/td>\nBowling Green, KY<\/td>\n$1,300<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9<\/td>\n12<\/td>\n22F<\/td>\nChris Ferguson<\/td>\nMount Holly, NC<\/td>\n$1,200<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10<\/td>\n14<\/td>\n5<\/td>\nDon O’Neal<\/td>\nMartinsville, IN<\/td>\n$1,900<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
11<\/td>\n17<\/td>\n39<\/td>\nTim McCreadie<\/td>\nWatertown, NY<\/td>\n$1,775<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12<\/td>\n21<\/td>\n421<\/td>\nAnthony Sanders<\/td>\nSpartanburg, SC<\/td>\n$1,050<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
13<\/td>\n15<\/td>\n15L<\/td>\nDarrell Lanigan<\/td>\nUnion, KY<\/td>\n$1,725<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
14<\/td>\n19<\/td>\n93<\/td>\nDonald Bradsher<\/td>\nBurlington, NC<\/td>\n$1,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
15<\/td>\n7<\/td>\n87<\/td>\nRoss Bailes<\/td>\nClover, SC<\/td>\n$950<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
16<\/td>\n11<\/td>\n20<\/td>\nJimmy Owens<\/td>\nNewport, TN<\/td>\n$1,725<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
17<\/td>\n23<\/td>\n75<\/td>\nColton Flinner<\/td>\nAllison Park, PA<\/td>\n$1,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
18<\/td>\n24<\/td>\n42<\/td>\nDoug Sanders<\/td>\nMcAdenville, NC<\/td>\n$875<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
19<\/td>\n20<\/td>\n777<\/td>\nJared Landers<\/td>\nBatesville, AR<\/td>\n$1,550<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
20<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n22*<\/td>\nGR Smith<\/td>\nStatesville, NC<\/td>\n$825<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
21<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n44<\/td>\nChris Madden<\/td>\nGaffney, SC<\/td>\n$800<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
22<\/td>\n9<\/td>\n2F<\/td>\nDennis Franklin<\/td>\nGaffney, SC<\/td>\n$800<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
23<\/td>\n22<\/td>\n7L<\/td>\nJosh Langley<\/td>\nLancaster, SC<\/td>\n$800<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
24<\/td>\n16<\/td>\n1<\/td>\nEarl Pearson, Jr.<\/td>\nJacksonville, FL<\/td>\n$1,600<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Race Statistics
\nEntrants: 26
\nLap Leaders: Scott Bloomquist (1-17); Chris Madden (Lap 18); Scott Bloomquist (Laps 19 \u2013 50)
\nCautions: Earl Pearson Jr. (Lap 1); Ross Bailes (Lap 18); Chris Ferguson (Lap 20); Jared Landers (Lap 22); Jared Landers (Lap 31)
\nLucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Provisionals: Colton Flinner
\nLucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Emergency Provisionals: n\/a
\nMiller Welders Fast Time Provisional: Doug Sanders
\nWrisco Feature Winner: Scott Bloomquist
\nOptima Batteries Hard Charger of the Race: Jonathan Davenport (Started: 18th; Finished: 5th; Advanced 13 Positions)
\nMidwest Sheet Metal Spoiler Challenge Point Leader: Scott Bloomquist
\nAllstar Performance Power Move of the Race: Chris Ferguson
\nSunoco Race for Gas Highest Finisher: Jonathan Davenport
\nHot Rod Processing Rookie of the Race: Colton Flinner
\nCOMP Cams Engine Builder of the Race: Andy Durham Racing Engines
\nOhlins Shocks Chassis Builder of the Race: Sweet-Bloomquist Race Cars
\nOuterwears Crew Chief of the Race: Kevin Rumley (Jonathan Davenport)
\nFastest Lap of the Race: Scott Bloomquist (Lap #5 \u2013 15.1154 seconds)
\nMost Laps Led: Scott Bloomquist (49 Laps)
\nPFC Brakes Tough Break Award: Chris Madden
\nTime of Race: 38 minutes 12 seconds<\/p>\n

Lucas Oil Championship Point Standings:<\/p>\n\n\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>\nEARNINGS<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1<\/td>\n0<\/td>\nScott Bloomquist<\/td>\nMooresburg, TN<\/td>\n4420<\/td>\n$204,425<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2<\/td>\n6<\/td>\nJonathan Davenport<\/td>\nMount Airy, NC<\/td>\n4260<\/td>\n$146,500<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3<\/td>\n777<\/td>\nJared Landers<\/td>\nBatesville, AR<\/td>\n3955<\/td>\n$81,025<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4<\/td>\nB5<\/td>\nBrandon Sheppard<\/td>\nNew Berlin, IL<\/td>\n3950<\/td>\n$74,975<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5<\/td>\n39<\/td>\nTim McCreadie<\/td>\nWatertown, NY<\/td>\n3820<\/td>\n$61,875<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6<\/td>\n15L<\/td>\nDarrell Lanigan<\/td>\nUnion, KY<\/td>\n3780<\/td>\n$63,925<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7<\/td>\n28E<\/td>\nDennis Erb, Jr.<\/td>\nCarpentersville, IL<\/td>\n3750<\/td>\n$56,275<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8<\/td>\n5<\/td>\nDon O’Neal<\/td>\nMartinsville, IN<\/td>\n3680<\/td>\n$63,675<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9<\/td>\n20<\/td>\nJimmy Owens<\/td>\nNewport, TN<\/td>\n3670<\/td>\n$92,950<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10<\/td>\n15F<\/td>\nSteve Francis<\/td>\nBowling Green, KY<\/td>\n3455<\/td>\n$41,625<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
11<\/td>\n1<\/td>\nEarl Pearson, Jr.<\/td>\nJacksonville, FL<\/td>\n3440<\/td>\n$55,575<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12<\/td>\n75<\/td>\nColton Flinner<\/td>\nAllison Park, PA<\/td>\n2475<\/td>\n$16,425<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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

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