{"id":24171,"date":"2016-10-11T13:16:30","date_gmt":"2016-10-11T13:16:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/karnac.com\/flanews\/?p=24171"},"modified":"2017-06-05T21:12:31","modified_gmt":"2017-06-05T21:12:31","slug":"richards-roars-to-pittsburgher-100-victory","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/karnac.com\/flanews\/front-page-news\/richards-roars-to-pittsburgher-100-victory\/","title":{"rendered":"RICHARDS ROARS TO PITTSBURGHER 100 VICTORY"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"2016news_10-8\"IMPERIAL, PA (October 8, 2016) \u2013 Josh Richards roared to the lead on lap 25 and never looked back – winning his second career Pittsburgher 100. The victory for his team was worth $20,000 on Saturday night at Pittsburgh\u2019s Pennsylvania Motor Speedway. Richards took over the point from the early pace-setter and new track record holder, Michael Norris.<\/p>\n

Richards\u2019 Mark Richards Racing\/Valvoline\/Seubert Calf Ranches\/Durham Race Engines\/Rocket Chassis house-car captured his sixth Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series win of the season over Scott Bloomquist, Gregg Satterlee, Don O\u2019Neal, and Jimmy Owens.<\/p>\n

Norris was making his first career LOLMDS start and looked strong early on in the race, but Richards went by him on lap 25. O\u2019Neal then got by Norris for second as Bloomquist – who started tenth – began to make his way to the front.<\/p>\n

The 28-year-old Richards held a healthy lead despite several caution flags in the first half of the race. O\u2019Neal and Bloomquist had a terrific side-by-side race for second for several laps, but Bloomquist was finally able to clear O\u2019Neal for the runner-up spot on lap 61.<\/p>\n

With no caution flags for the second half of the 100-lap event, Bloomquist constantly cut into Richards\u2019 advantage, but Richards was able to maneuver around traffic and keep enough of distance between him and the current LOLMDS point leader to claim the win.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt feels good to win this race for a second time. This is my favorite race track. I have said this since I was little. There is nowhere else like it. It\u2019s a great place to race at. The fans are great. Our hearts go out to Mike Farr who passed away last night and to John Flinner for a speedy recovery. We are hoping that John is ok and will get back in a race car soon,\u201d said the winner afterwards.<\/p>\n

\u201cI gambled on tires, and I didn\u2019t know how it would turn out. At the end of the race I started to lose it a little. I couldn\u2019t roll through the top like I did earlier in the race. I knew when I saw Scott [Bloomquist] on the board that he would be coming too.\u201d<\/p>\n

Bloomquist was looking for an unprecedented sixth Pittsburgher 100 win, but came across the finish line in second. \u201cI had a good car all night. Our Andy Durham Race Engine ran well all night. Thanks to Crop Production Services, Reece Monument, Steve Sorbera Chiropractic, Horton Coal, and the rest of our sponsors who make this possible.\u201d<\/p>\n

Satterlee started 14th and thrilled his home-state fans with his third place finish for the Satterlee Petroleum\/Rocket Chassis. \u201cWe didn\u2019t have enough for those two guys up front. From the position we started off, our night turned out well. I got behind when we qualified and made some questionable moves in the heat race. We started too far back. You can\u2019t give these guys that much real estate ahead of you. We changed all four corners on the car after the heat race and it paid off,\u201d said Satterlee who joined Richards and Bloomquist on the podium.<\/p>\n

Completing the top ten were Dennis Erb Jr., Tim McCreadie, Earl Pearson Jr., Darrell Lanigan and Michael Norris.<\/p>\n

In preliminary action, Michael Norris set the overall Miller Welders Fast Time (Group A) amongst the 46 entrants, with a lap of 17.106 seconds. Jon Mollick set the fastest time in Group B with a time of 17.746 seconds. Michael Norris, Josh Richards, Earl Pearson Jr. and Tim McCreadie won their respective heat races. Rick Eckert and Jared Miley won their respective B-Mains.<\/p>\n

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
\nRace Summary
\nSaturday, October 8th, 2016
\n28th Annual Pittsburgher 100
\nPittsburgh\u2019s PA Motor Speedway \u2013 Imperial, PA<\/p>\n

Miller Welders Fast Time Group A: Michael Norris \/ 17.106 seconds
\nMiller Welders Fast Time Group B: Jon Mollick \/ 17.746 seconds<\/p>\n

Eibach Springs Heat Race #1 Finish (10 Laps, Top 4 Transfer): Michael Norris, Don O’Neal, Jimmy Owens, Dennis Erb, Jr., Brandon Burgoon, Davey Johnson, Dave Hess, Jr., Kent Robinson, Bump Headman, Steve Pyeritz, Colton Flinner, John Flinner-DNS<\/p>\n

FK Rod Ends Heat Race #2 Finish (10 Laps, Top 4 Transfer): Josh Richards, Steve Francis, Dylan Yoder, Alex Ferree, Rick Eckert, Tony Musolino, Tommy Schirnhofer, Jr., Jake Gunn, Tommy Beck, Matt Dobnak, Tom Duratz<\/p>\n

Simpson Performance Products Heat Race #3 Finish (10 Laps, Top 4 Transfer): Earl Pearson, Jr., Mason Zeigler, Scott Bloomquist, Gregg Satterlee, Jared Miley, Eric Wells, Brian Ruhlman, Chub Frank, Mike Pegher, Dan Angelicchio, Josh Holtgraver, John Mollick<\/p>\n

QA1 Heat Race #4 Finish (10 Laps, Top 4 Transfer): Tim McCreadie, Darrell Lanigan, Jonathan Davenport, Brandon Sheppard, Jason Covert, Keith Barbara, Christian Schneider, Boom Briggs, Andrew Wylie, Jon Hodgkiss, Jared Hawkins<\/p>\n

Fast Shafts B-Main #1 Finish (12 Laps, Top 3 Transfer): Rick Eckert, Davey Johnson, Kent Robinson, Brandon Burgoon, Tony Musolino, Colton Flinner, Tommy Schirnhofer, Jr., Bump Headman, Jake Gunn, Matt Dobnak, Steve Pyeritz, Tom Duratz, Dave Hess, Jr., Tommy Beck, John Flinner-DNS<\/p>\n

Keyser MFG B-Main #2 Finish (12 Laps, Top 3 Transfer): Jared Miley, Keith Barbara, Eric Wells, Jason Covert, Brian Ruhlman, Mike Pegher, Boom Briggs, Josh Holtgraver, Christian Schneider, Jon Hodgkiss, Andrew Wylie, Chub Frank, Dan Angelicchio-DNS, Jared Hawkins-DNS, John Mollick-DNS<\/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>\nEARNINGS<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n1R<\/td>\nJosh Richards<\/td>\nShinnston, WV<\/td>\n$20,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2<\/td>\n10<\/td>\n0<\/td>\nScott Bloomquist<\/td>\nMooresburg, TN<\/td>\n$10,900<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3<\/td>\n14<\/td>\n22<\/td>\nGregg Satterlee<\/td>\nRochester Mills, PA<\/td>\n$6,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4<\/td>\n5<\/td>\n5<\/td>\nDon O’Neal<\/td>\nMartinsville, IN<\/td>\n$4,800<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5<\/td>\n9<\/td>\n20<\/td>\nJimmy Owens<\/td>\nNewport, TN<\/td>\n$4,300<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6<\/td>\n13<\/td>\n28E<\/td>\nDennis Erb, Jr.<\/td>\nCarpentersville, IL<\/td>\n$3,200<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7<\/td>\n4<\/td>\n39<\/td>\nTim McCreadie<\/td>\nWatertown, NY<\/td>\n$2,800<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n1<\/td>\nEarl Pearson, Jr.<\/td>\nJacksonville, FL<\/td>\n$2,800<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9<\/td>\n8<\/td>\n15L<\/td>\nDarrell Lanigan<\/td>\nUnion, KY<\/td>\n$2,500<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n72<\/td>\nMichael Norris<\/td>\nSarver, PA<\/td>\n$1,750<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
11<\/td>\n22<\/td>\n18E<\/td>\nEric Wells<\/td>\nHazard, KY<\/td>\n$1,650<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12<\/td>\n12<\/td>\n6<\/td>\nJonathan Davenport<\/td>\nMount Airy, NC<\/td>\n$2,600<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
13<\/td>\n15<\/td>\n10<\/td>\nAlex Ferree<\/td>\nValencia, PA<\/td>\n$1,550<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
14<\/td>\n17<\/td>\n7v<\/td>\nRick Eckert<\/td>\nYork, PA<\/td>\n$1,500<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
15<\/td>\n7<\/td>\n15F<\/td>\nSteve Francis<\/td>\nBowling Green, KY<\/td>\n$2,150<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
16<\/td>\n16<\/td>\nB5<\/td>\nBrandon Sheppard<\/td>\nNew Berlin, IL<\/td>\n$2,100<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
17<\/td>\n18<\/td>\nH1<\/td>\nJared Miley<\/td>\nSouth Park, PA<\/td>\n$1,350<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
18<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n25Z<\/td>\nMason Zeigler<\/td>\nChalk Hill, PA<\/td>\n$1,300<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
19<\/td>\n23<\/td>\n75<\/td>\nColton Flinner<\/td>\nAllison Park, PA<\/td>\n$1,350<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
20<\/td>\n25<\/td>\n72<\/td>\nJason Covert<\/td>\nYork Haven, PA<\/td>\n$1,200<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
21<\/td>\n20<\/td>\n17b<\/td>\nKeith Barbara<\/td>\nSouth Park, PA<\/td>\n$1,200<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
22<\/td>\n11<\/td>\n24<\/td>\nDylan Yoder<\/td>\nSelinsgrove, PA<\/td>\n$1,200<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
23<\/td>\n19<\/td>\n1J<\/td>\nDavey Johnson<\/td>\nGreensburg, PA<\/td>\n$1,200<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
24<\/td>\n21<\/td>\n7R<\/td>\nKent Robinson<\/td>\nBloomington, IN<\/td>\n$1,200<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
25<\/td>\n26<\/td>\n2<\/td>\nBrandon Burgoon<\/td>\nMcDonald, PA<\/td>\n$1,200<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
26<\/td>\n24<\/td>\n4J<\/td>\nJohn Mollick<\/td>\nToronto, OH<\/td>\n$1,200<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Race Statistics
\nEntrants: 46
\nLap Leaders: Michael Norris (Laps 1 \u2013 24); Josh Richards (Laps 75 \u2013 100)
\nCautions: Mason Zeigler (Lap 8); Brandon Sheppard (Lap 26); Rick Eckert (Lap 28); Dylan Yoder (Lap 31); Keith Barbara (Lap 35); Jason Covert (Lap 38)
\nLucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Provisionals: Colton Flinner
\nLucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Emergency Provisionals: n\/a
\nMiller Welders Fast Time Provisional: Jon Mollick
\nPittsburgh\u2019s PA Motor Speedway Provisionals: Jason Covert, Brandon Burgoon
\nWrisco Feature Winner: Josh Richards
\nOptima Batteries Hard Charger of the Race: Gregg Satterlee (Started: 14th; Finished: 3rd; Advanced 11 Positions)
\nMidwest Sheet Metal Spoiler Challenge Point Leader: Scott Bloomquist
\nAllstar Performance Power Move of the Race: Josh Richards
\nSunoco Race for Gas Highest Finisher: Josh Richards
\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: Rocket Chassis
\nOuterwears Crew Chief of the Race: Cody Mallory (Scott Bloomquist
\nFastest Lap of the Race: Michael Norris (Lap #10 \u2013 18.6072 seconds)
\nMost Laps Led: Josh Richards (76 Laps)
\nPFC Brakes Tough Brake Award: Colton Flinner
\nTime of Race: 53 minutes 04 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>\n8230<\/td>\n$393,300<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2<\/td>\n6<\/td>\nJonathan Davenport<\/td>\nMount Airy, NC<\/td>\n7370<\/td>\n$260,800<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3<\/td>\n39<\/td>\nTim McCreadie<\/td>\nWatertown, NY<\/td>\n7140<\/td>\n$125,605<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4<\/td>\n28E<\/td>\nDennis Erb, Jr.<\/td>\nCarpentersville, IL<\/td>\n7080<\/td>\n$166,955<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5<\/td>\n5<\/td>\nDon O’Neal<\/td>\nMartinsville, IN<\/td>\n7020<\/td>\n$125,190<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6<\/td>\nB5<\/td>\nBrandon Sheppard<\/td>\nNew Berlin, IL<\/td>\n7010<\/td>\n$136,405<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7<\/td>\n15L<\/td>\nDarrell Lanigan<\/td>\nUnion, KY<\/td>\n6765<\/td>\n$112,360<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8<\/td>\n20<\/td>\nJimmy Owens<\/td>\nNewport, TN<\/td>\n6525<\/td>\n$150,205<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9<\/td>\n1<\/td>\nEarl Pearson, Jr.<\/td>\nJacksonville, FL<\/td>\n6495<\/td>\n$109,190<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10<\/td>\n777<\/td>\nJared Landers<\/td>\nBatesville, AR<\/td>\n6120<\/td>\n$114,275<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
11<\/td>\n15F<\/td>\nSteve Francis<\/td>\nBowling Green, KY<\/td>\n5970<\/td>\n$72,985<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12<\/td>\n75<\/td>\nColton Flinner<\/td>\nAllison Park, PA<\/td>\n4865<\/td>\n$36,825<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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