{"id":24312,"date":"2017-02-14T06:53:25","date_gmt":"2017-02-14T06:53:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/karnac.com\/flanews\/?p=24312"},"modified":"2017-06-05T21:12:30","modified_gmt":"2017-06-05T21:12:30","slug":"richards-grabs-rhino-ag-super-bowl-of-racing-finale","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/karnac.com\/flanews\/front-page-news\/richards-grabs-rhino-ag-super-bowl-of-racing-finale\/","title":{"rendered":"Richards Grabs Rhino Ag Super Bowl of Racing Finale"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"WAYNESVILLE, GA (February 11, 2017) – In his first career-season competing full-time on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, Josh Richards won Saturday Night’s Rhino Ag Super Bowl of Racing presented by General Tire finale at Golden Isles Speedway. Richards took the lead on lap three and never looked back. The victory marks his 13th career LOLMDS victory, and his first win after having joined the Best Performance Motorsports Team last November.<\/p>\n

Richards led defending series champion Scott Bloomquist’s Reece Monument Company, Crop Production Services, Sweet-Bloomquist Chassis and Brandon Overton’s Chip Stone, Longhorn to the finish line by several car lengths. Bloomquist and Overton had a spirited race for most of the 60-lap main event as Overton tried several times to get by Bloomquist. Brian Shirley finished in fourth, followed by the 2015 LOLMDS National Champion, Jonathan Davenport.<\/p>\n

“I don’t know what to say right now. Thanks to all of fans for their support. It [switching race teams] was one of the toughest decisions I have ever made. I have always wanted to work with Randall [Edwards]. I can’t thank these guys enough for this opportunity. It’s great to win the second night out in this car. Everything is new on this ride and we are just trying to get acclimated to it,” said the 28-year-old in Lucas Oil Victory Lane.<\/p>\n

Rebounding from the previous night – where Richards had started on the front row, but faded to sixth at the finishn- he was elated for a better outcome. “I made an adjustment that I didn’t realize I had made last night and it definitely cost us. I was kicking myself afterward because I had done it by accident. We’ve really had a good car all weekend, I’m glad that I didn’t make the same mistake tonight. I can’t thank these guys enough for having faith in me!”<\/p>\n

The Eric and Kelly Brock owned team is sponsored by Peoples National Bank, Corey Frazier-State Farm Insurance, Valvoline, Keyser, Riggs Motorsports, Integra, and Sunoco Race Fuels. The Rocket XR1 Chassis is powered by a Dargie Racing Engine.<\/p>\n

Bloomquist held off Overton at end after making some contact during the race. “We weren’t too bad tonight. We needed a little more time for practice. We should have been here Thursday for practice. We just need to get here sooner. We got close tonight, but there’s a few things I would have loved to have changed.”<\/p>\n

Overton was pleased with his weekend at Golden Isles Speedway – notching a third-place finish after his victory on Friday night. “To run how we did against these guys says a lot about our team. We would have liked to have won tonight as well. To race with Bloomquist for most of the race was fun and we tried plenty of times to get around him but he did what he needed to do out there.”<\/p>\n

Completing the top ten were Doug Drown, Kenny Pettyjohn, Don O’Neal, Tyler Erb, and Tim McCreadie.<\/p>\n

In preliminary action, Brandon Overton set the overall Miller Welders Fast Time (Group A) amongst the 52 entrants, with a lap of 15.768 seconds. Brian Shirley set the fastest time in Group B with a time of 15.806 seconds. Brandon Overton, Scott Bloomquist, Josh Richards, Billy Moyer Jr, and Doug Drown won their respective heat races. Austin Hubbard and Brent Larson won their respective B-Mains.<\/p>\n

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
\nRace Summary
\nSaturday, February 11th, 2017
\nRhino Ag Super Bowl of Racing – presented by General Tire
\nGolden Isles Speedway – Waynesville, GA<\/p>\n

Miller Welders Fast Time Group A: Brandon Overton \/ 15.768 seconds
\nMiller Welders Fast Time Group B: Brian Shirley \/ 15.806 seconds<\/p>\n

Eibach Springs Heat Race #1 Finish (10 Laps, Top 3 Transfer): Brandon Overton, Jonathan Davenport, Tyler Erb, Gregg Satterlee, Ross Bailes, Kyle Bronson, Pancho Lawler, Ryan King, Zeke McKenzie-DNS<\/p>\n

FK Rod Ends Heat Race #2 Finish (10 Laps, Top 3 Transfer): Scott Bloomquist, Hudson O’Neal, Rick Eckert, Austin Hubbard, Joey Coulter, Frank Heckenast, Jr., Steven Roberts, John Gardner, Colton Flinner-DNS<\/p>\n

Simpson Performance Products Heat Race #3 Finish (10 Laps, Top 3 Transfer): Josh Richards, Tim McCreadie, Brett Hamm, Donald Bradsher, Steve Francis, Blake Spencer, Timothy Culp, Cecil Eunice<\/p>\n

QA1 Heat Race #4 Finish (10 Laps, Top 3 Transfer): Brian Shirley, Kenny PettyJohn, Donald McIntosh, Brent Larson, Austin Rettig, Chase Junghans, GR Smith, Bob Gardner, Dennis Erb, Jr.<\/p>\n

Rhino AG Heat Race #5 Finish (10 Laps, Top 3 Transfer): Billy Moyer, Jr., Earl Pearson, Jr., Jimmy Owens, Shane Tankersley, Boom Briggs, Brian Ligon, Mike Nasworthy, Ricky Weiss<\/p>\n

General Tire Heat Race #6 Finish (10 Laps, Top 3 Transfer): Doug Drown, Don O’Neal, Brandon Sheppard, Corey Conley, Devin Moran, Darrell Lanigan, Jason Fitzgerald, Brian Connor<\/p>\n

Penske Racing Shocks B-Main #1 Finish (12 Laps, Top 2 Transfer): Austin Hubbard, Joey Coulter, Timothy Culp, Steven Roberts, Frank Heckenast, Jr., Pancho Lawler, Zeke McKenzie, Ross Bailes, John Gardner, Blake Spencer, Donald Bradsher, Gregg Satterlee, Steve Francis, Kyle Bronson, Ryan King, Cecil Eunice-DNS, Colton Flinner-DNS<\/p>\n

Fast Shafts B-Main #2 Finish (12 Laps, Top 2 Transfer): Brent Larson, Shane Tankersley, Darrell Lanigan, Devin Moran, Corey Conley , Chase Junghans, Boom Briggs, GR Smith, Bob Gardner, Austin Rettig, Brian Ligon, Dennis Erb, Jr., Jason Fitzgerald, Mike Nasworthy-DNS, Ricky Weiss-DNS, Brian Connor-DNS, Casey Roberts-DNS<\/p>\n

Feature Finish (60 Laps):<\/p>\n

 <\/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>\n5<\/td>\n1R<\/td>\nJosh Richards<\/td>\nShinnston, WV<\/td>\n$12,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n0<\/td>\nScott Bloomquist<\/td>\nMooresburg, TN<\/td>\n$6,500<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n116<\/td>\nBrandon Overton<\/td>\nEvans, GA<\/td>\n$3,700<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n3s<\/td>\nBrian Shirley<\/td>\nChatham, IL<\/td>\n$2,750<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5<\/td>\n7<\/td>\n49<\/td>\nJonathan Davenport<\/td>\nWilliamson, SC<\/td>\n$3,050<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n240<\/td>\nDoug Drown<\/td>\nWooster, OH<\/td>\n$1,800<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7<\/td>\n8<\/td>\n38<\/td>\nKenny PettyJohn<\/td>\nMillsboro, DE<\/td>\n$1,500<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8<\/td>\n12<\/td>\n5<\/td>\nDon O’Neal<\/td>\nMartinsville, IN<\/td>\n$2,100<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9<\/td>\n13<\/td>\n91<\/td>\nTyler Erb<\/td>\nNew Waverly, TX<\/td>\n$1,200<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10<\/td>\n11<\/td>\n39<\/td>\nTim McCreadie<\/td>\nWatertown, NY<\/td>\n$1,800<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
11<\/td>\n9<\/td>\n71<\/td>\nHudson O’Neal<\/td>\nMartinsville, IN<\/td>\n$1,075<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12<\/td>\n15<\/td>\n7<\/td>\nRick Eckert<\/td>\nYork, PA<\/td>\n$1,050<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
13<\/td>\n18<\/td>\n1S<\/td>\nBrandon Sheppard<\/td>\nNew Berlin, IL<\/td>\n$1,725<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
14<\/td>\n14<\/td>\n7m<\/td>\nDonald McIntosh<\/td>\nDawsonville, GA<\/td>\n$1,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
15<\/td>\n17<\/td>\n18<\/td>\nBrett Hamm<\/td>\nNewberry, SC<\/td>\n$1,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
16<\/td>\n16<\/td>\n20<\/td>\nJimmy Owens<\/td>\nNewport, TN<\/td>\n$1,800<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
17<\/td>\n23<\/td>\n28E<\/td>\nDennis Erb, Jr.<\/td>\nCarpentersville, IL<\/td>\n$1,700<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
18<\/td>\n24<\/td>\n14<\/td>\nDarrell Lanigan<\/td>\nUnion, KY<\/td>\n$1,700<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
19<\/td>\n10<\/td>\n1<\/td>\nEarl Pearson, Jr.<\/td>\nJacksonville, FL<\/td>\n$1,800<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
20<\/td>\n21<\/td>\n2<\/td>\nJoey Coulter<\/td>\nTroutman, NC<\/td>\n$1,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
21<\/td>\n19<\/td>\n11<\/td>\nAustin Hubbard<\/td>\nBridgeville, DE<\/td>\n$1,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
22<\/td>\n25<\/td>\n15<\/td>\nSteve Francis<\/td>\nBowling Green, KY<\/td>\n$800<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
23<\/td>\n20<\/td>\nB1<\/td>\nBrent Larson<\/td>\nLake Elmo, MN<\/td>\n$1,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
24<\/td>\n22<\/td>\n21T<\/td>\nShane Tankersley<\/td>\nMorganton, GA<\/td>\n$1,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
25<\/td>\n4<\/td>\n21JR<\/td>\nBilly Moyer, Jr.<\/td>\nBatesville, AR<\/td>\n$1,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
26<\/td>\n26<\/td>\n75<\/td>\nColton Flinner<\/td>\nAllison Park, PA<\/td>\n$700<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Race Statistics<\/p>\n

Entrants: 52
\nLap Leaders: Brandon Overton (Laps 1 – 2); Josh Richards (Laps 3 – 60)
\nCautions: n\/a
\nLucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Provisionals: Dennis Erb Jr., Darrell Lanigan
\nLucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Emergency Provisionals: Steve Francis, Colton Flinner
\nMiller Welders Fast Time Provisional: n\/a
\nWrisco Feature Winner: Josh Richards
\nOptima Batteries Hard Charger of the Race: Dennis Erb Jr. (Started: 23rd; Finished: 17th; Advanced 6 Positions)
\nMidwest Sheet Metal Spoiler Challenge Point Leader: Brandon Overton
\nAllstar Performance Power Move of the Race: Rick Eckert
\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 Racing Engines
\nOhlins Shocks Chassis Builder of the Race: Rocket Chassis
\nOuterwears Crew Chief of the Race: Randall Edwards (Josh Richards)
\nFastest Lap of the Race: Josh Richards (Lap #5 – 15.203 seconds)
\nSafecraft Most Laps Led: Josh Richards (58 Laps)
\nPFC Brakes Pole Award: Brandon Overton
\nTime of Race: 16 minutes 52 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\n\n\n\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>\n116<\/td>\nBrandon Overton<\/td>\nEvans, GA<\/td>\n480<\/td>\n$13,700<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2<\/td>\n1R<\/td>\nJosh Richards<\/td>\nShinnston, WV<\/td>\n450<\/td>\n$13,800<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3<\/td>\n49<\/td>\nJonathan Davenport<\/td>\nWilliamson, SC<\/td>\n410<\/td>\n$5,300<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3<\/td>\n39<\/td>\nTim McCreadie<\/td>\nWatertown, NY<\/td>\n410<\/td>\n$7,300<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5<\/td>\n1S<\/td>\nBrandon Sheppard<\/td>\nNew Berlin, IL<\/td>\n375<\/td>\n$4,475<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6<\/td>\n20<\/td>\nJimmy Owens<\/td>\nNewport, TN<\/td>\n370<\/td>\n$5,300<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7<\/td>\n0<\/td>\nScott Bloomquist<\/td>\nMooresburg, TN<\/td>\n355<\/td>\n$7,300<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8<\/td>\n7m<\/td>\nDonald McIntosh<\/td>\nDawsonville, GA<\/td>\n345<\/td>\n$2,075<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9<\/td>\n91<\/td>\nTyler Erb<\/td>\nNew Waverly, TX<\/td>\n335<\/td>\n$2,125<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9<\/td>\n7<\/td>\nRick Eckert<\/td>\nYork, PA<\/td>\n335<\/td>\n$2,075<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9<\/td>\n14<\/td>\nDarrell Lanigan<\/td>\nUnion, KY<\/td>\n335<\/td>\n$3,200<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12<\/td>\n240<\/td>\nDoug Drown<\/td>\nWooster, OH<\/td>\n320<\/td>\n$1,900<\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

12<\/td>\n38<\/td>\nKenny PettyJohn<\/td>\nMillsboro, DE<\/td>\n320<\/td>\n$2,300<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12<\/td>\n5<\/td>\nDon O’Neal<\/td>\nMartinsville, IN<\/td>\n320<\/td>\n$2,925<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
15<\/td>\n1<\/td>\nEarl Pearson, Jr.<\/td>\nJacksonville, FL<\/td>\n305<\/td>\n$2,150<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
15<\/td>\n9<\/td>\nDevin Moran<\/td>\nDresden, OH<\/td>\n305<\/td>\n$1,300<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
17<\/td>\n99B<\/td>\nBoom Briggs<\/td>\nBear Lake, PA<\/td>\n295<\/td>\n$1,400<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
18<\/td>\n71<\/td>\nHudson O’Neal<\/td>\nMartinsville, IN<\/td>\n275<\/td>\n$1,175<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
19<\/td>\n3s<\/td>\nBrian Shirley<\/td>\nChatham, IL<\/td>\n270<\/td>\n$2,850<\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

19<\/td>\n28E<\/td>\nDennis Erb, Jr.<\/td>\nCarpentersville, IL<\/td>\n270<\/td>\n$2,500<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
19<\/td>\n15<\/td>\nSteve Francis<\/td>\nBowling Green, KY<\/td>\n270<\/td>\n$1,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
22<\/td>\nB1<\/td>\nBrent Larson<\/td>\nLake Elmo, MN<\/td>\n265<\/td>\n$1,875<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
23<\/td>\n21JR<\/td>\nBilly Moyer, Jr.<\/td>\nBatesville, AR<\/td>\n260<\/td>\n$1,900<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
23<\/td>\n7F<\/td>\nJason Fitzgerald<\/td>\nMiddleburg, FL<\/td>\n260<\/td>\n$1,200<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
25<\/td>\n22*<\/td>\nGR Smith<\/td>\nStatesville, NC<\/td>\n255<\/td>\n$1,050<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
26<\/td>\n99JR<\/td>\nFrank Heckenast, Jr.<\/td>\nFrankfort, IL<\/td>\n245<\/td>\n$950<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
27<\/td>\n30K<\/td>\nRyan King<\/td>\nSeymour, TN<\/td>\n235<\/td>\n$1,100<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
28<\/td>\n75<\/td>\nColton Flinner<\/td>\nAllison Park, PA<\/td>\n230<\/td>\n$700<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
29<\/td>\nc81<\/td>\nTimothy Culp<\/td>\nPrattsville, AR<\/td>\n225<\/td>\n$200<\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

30<\/td>\n18J<\/td>\nChase Junghans<\/td>\nManhattan, KS<\/td>\n220<\/td>\n$200<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
30<\/td>\n87<\/td>\nRoss Bailes<\/td>\nClover, SC<\/td>\n220<\/td>\n$900<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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