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Feger Pulls Away for Win at Cedar Lake

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Shane Clanton to lead field into the green flag for Saturday’s 100-lap finale Story By: BRENDAN CAPRIA / WoO LATE MODEL SERIES MEDIA Photo By: BRUCE NUTTLEMAN PHOTO NEW RICHMOND, WI- August 6, 2016- Jason Feger ran away with the FANSFund Dash Friday night at Cedar Lake Speedway. Feger started the day from qualifying toward the back of the pack to placing third in his heat. He heated up as the night went on, capitalizing when it mattered the most to win the $2,500 purse. Feger led the 12-driver field into the green flag for the 12-lap shootout. Rookie of…

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Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Tech Bulletin

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New Concept from LOLMDS Concerning the Policing of Tires Story By: LUCAS OIL LATE MODEL DIRT SERIES MEDIA Photos By: THESPORTSWIRE.NET / RACERSGUIDE.COM WAYCROSS, GA- August 5, 2016- Since 2009, the LOLMDS protocol for policing race tires has been to send samples to a certified lab for a comprehensive report on each tested tire. To-date in 2016, the series has spent a tremendous amount of money to police tires, and vows to continue to provide fair and equitable opportunities for race teams to compete in any LOLMDS event. After consulting with representatives of Hoosier Racing Tire, Florence Speedway, several drivers,…

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Richards by the Dozen

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Josh Richards captures his 12th win of the season, 70th career series victory Story By: BRENDAN CAPRIA / WoO LATE MODEL SERIES MEDIA Photos By: MATT NOLES / RACERSGUIDE.COM & BRUCE NUTTLEMAN PHOTO NEW RICHMOND, WI- August 5, 2016- Josh Richards got his golden egg Thursday night, reaching one dozen wins at Cedar Lake Speedway's USA Nationals preliminary show. It was Richards' 70th career World of Outlaws Craftsman® Late Model Series win. “From 2013-15 the track changed,” said Richards, who won the $6,000 purse. “But from last year to this year, the track was quite a bit different – with…

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Florence Speedway Set for History Making Event

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Florence Speedway in the Spotlight with Richest Weekend in Track History Story By: TRAVIS BRANCH / LUCAS OIL DIRT LM SERIES MEDIA Photos By: THESPORTSWIRE.NET / RACERSGUIDE.COM WAYCROSS, GA- August 5, 2016- One of the most highly anticipated events of the season is just one week away. The richest weekend in Florence Speedway history will take place Thursday-Saturday, August 11th-13th. The blockbuster weekend will kick off with the largest, single-day event in dirt late model racing in 2016 on Thursday, August 11th. The 30th Annual "Ralph Latham Memorial," held in honor of the late Ralph Latham, will boast an impressive…

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Working Man Weekend Gets a New Look

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High-Intensity Crowds & Large Purses Make Merritt & Lernerville Go-To's Before Labor Day Story By: BRENDAN CAPRIA / WOO LM SERIES Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM CONCORD, NC - August 4, 2016- The World of Outlaws Craftsman® Late Model Series punches in its time card for back-to-back double feature weekends with dirt late model racing’s biggest names. The series takes on Merritt Speedway (Mich.) Aug. 26-27 before retracing its steps back to Pennsylvania for an all-new Working Man weekend, Sept. 2-3 at Lernerville Speedway. The Working Man at Lernerville will feature a new format for the blockbuster weekend. For the first…

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Fayetteville Motor Speedway set for Lucas Late Model Series Return

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Lucas Oil Late Models Return to Fayetteville Motor Speedway Story By: TRAVIS BRANCH / LUCAS LM SERIES MEDIA Photos By: THE SPORTSWIRE.NET / RACERSGUIDE.COM WAYCROSS, GA- August 4, 2016- The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will return to Fayetteville Motor Speedway in 2016. The stars of the nation's premier dirt late model tour will tackle the lightning-fast, 4/10-mile oval on Thursday, September 29th. The Dunn Benson Ford Wayne Gray Sr. Memorial will include a complete program of: Miller Welders Time Trials, Heat Races, B-Mains, and the 50-lap, $10,000-to-win main event for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series. The…

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World of Outlaws Craftsman Partnership Celebrates 25-Years of Craftsman Club

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Contingency Award Program Increases Cash Payouts to Teams by More than $100,000 Annually, Representing the Single Largest Increase in World of Outlaws History in over a Decade Story By: JASON BLY / WoO SERIES MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM CONCORD, NC- August 2, 2016- With the 25th anniversary of Craftsman Club right around the corner this October, the World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car and Late Model series are amping up the celebration with the addition of the Craftsman Club Fast-Five Contingency Program. Across the course of a 92-race season with $600 awarded at every event, the Sprint…

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Richards Sweeps Prairie Dirt Classic Weekend

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Dennis Erb Jr. Rekindles a Past Battle Between the Two Late Model Drivers Story By: BRENDAN CAPRIA / WOO LATE MODEL SERIES MEDIA Photos By: RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO STAFF FAIRBURY, IL- July 31, 2016- Josh Richards completed the “Prairie Dirt Classic” sweep Saturday night in front of a packed house, winning the 100-lap finale at Fairbury American Legion Speedway. The victory was Richards’ 11th of the season and his 69th of his career in the series. “To win this race at Fairbury, it’s one I’ve always looked forward to,” Richards said. “It’s cool to finally get one.” Richards, starting 11th in…

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Clanton Rolls to Sixth Victory of 2016

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Clanton Challenged in Sixth Win; Eckert executes game plan to second place finish Story By: BRENDAN CAPRIA / WOO LM SERIES MEDIA Photos By: RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO STAFF QUINCY, Ill. – July 28, 2016 – Shane Clanton prevailed in a Thursday night thriller at Quincy Raceways, fending off a late-push from the other World of Outlaws Craftsman® Late Model Series drivers. With this win, Clanton takes sole possession of fourth on the series’ all-time feature wins list (35). It is his sixth series win in 2016. “Our car was just excellent tonight,” said Clanton, who thought he chose all the right…

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Pierce Battles Hard for Lucas Oil Win at Macon

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Pierce Scores His First Lucas Oil Win of Season at Macon Story By: TRAVIS BRANCH / LUCAS OIL DIRT LM SERIES MEDIA Photos By: HEATH LAWSON / RACERSGUIDE.COM MACON, IL- July 27, 2016- Bobby Pierce inherited the lead on lap three from Jonathan Davenport and went on to win the St. Louis U -Pic-A-Part 100 on Tuesday night at Macon Speedway. Pierce raced to his first Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series win of the season, and pocketed $12,000 for his efforts. Brandon Sheppard charged from the 10th starting spot to finish second. Earl Pearson Jr. came home third followed by Clint…

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Davenport Scores His First at Silver Dollar Nationals

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Davenport Claims First-Career Silver Dollar Nationals Victory Story By: TRAVIS BRANCH / LUCAS LM SERIES MEDIA Photos By: HEATH LAWSON / RACERSGUIDE.COM GREENWOOD, NE - July 23, 2016 - The defending Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series National Champion, Jonathan Davenport returned to Victory Lane on Saturday night, pocketing $40,000 for his efforts. Davenport took the lead from Chris Simpson on lap 13 and lead the rest of the way to win the sixth edition of the Silver Dollar Nationals at I-80 Speedway. In a race that saw three different leaders in the first 13 laps, Davenport charged from the…

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Landers Sets The Pace at Silver Dollar Nationals

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Landers Sweeps Silver Dollar Nationals Preliminaries Story By: TRAVIS BRANCH / LUCAS LM SERIES MEDIA Photos By:HEATH LAWSON / RACERSGUIDE.COM GREENWOOD, NE - July 22, 2016 - Jared Landers and Chris Simpson will start on the front row of Saturday night's 6th Annual Silver Dollar Nationals at I-80 Speedway. Landers was the only driver amongst the 57 entrants to win two heat races in Friday night's preliminary events. The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series and Lucas Oil MLRA sanctioned event will pay $40,000 to win the main event on Saturday evening. RC Whitwell, Jesse Stovall, Chris Simpson, Jared Landers, Terry Phillips, Jimmy…

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Landers Takes CMH Diamond Nationals at Lucas Oil Speedway

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Landers Shines Like a Diamond at Lucas Oil Speedway Story By:TRAVIS BRANCH / LUCAS LATE MODEL SERIES MEDIA Photos By:HEATH LAWSON / RACERSGUIDE.COM WHEATLAND, MO - July 17, 2016- Jared Landers won his second Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series event of the season on Saturday Night at Lucas Oil Speedway, the site of his first win back in May. Landers was the third different leader of the race. He took the lead on lap 13 and then held off a furious three-lap challenge from several drivers at the end of the race to take the win in the CMH…

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Bloomquist Not Ready to Slow Down

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Bloomquist Rolling Into Diamond Nationals Story By:TRAVIS BRANCH / LUCAS LM SERIES MEDIA Photos By:RACERSGUIDE.COM / PHOTO STAFF WHEATLAND, Mo. –July 15, 2016- Conventional wisdom finds even the best dirt late model drivers slowing down when they pass the half-century mark in age. But Scott Bloomquist never has been conventional. Indeed, the 52-year-old Bloomquist seemingly has never been faster. The Hall of Famer with more than 550 career victories is leading the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series by a healthy 245 points over Jonathan Davenport after reeling off three straight wins earlier this month. Bloomquist has eight series wins and…

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Richard’s Rolls to Victory at Deer Creek Speedway

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Richards Racks-up Win No. 9; Clanton and Eckert duel for more than half the feature Story By:BRENDAN CAPRIA / WOO LATE MODEL SERIES MEDIA Photos By:DAVE DALESANDRO /RACERSGUIDE.COM SPRING VALLEY, Minn. – July 10, 2016 – In the World of Outlaws Craftsman® Late Model Series’ 500th feature event in the modern era on Saturday night, Josh Richards rockets to his 67th career series win at Deer Creek Speedway. The win was his ninth of the season. “I’ll tell you, this place does not get enough credit,” Richards said. “This is probably one of the top facilities in the country, and…

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Classic McDowell at Smoky Mountain Speedway

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McDowell Masters Mountain Moonshine Classic at Smoky Mountain Speedway Story By: TRAVIS BRANCH / LUCAS LM SERIES MEDIA Photos By:RICK SCHWALLIE / RACERSGUIDE.COM MARYVILLE, TN -July 10, 2016 - Dale McDowell debuted a new Sweet-Bloomquist Chassis on Saturday night at Smoky Mountain Speedway, and put it in victory lane by winning the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series-sanctioned Mountain Moonshine Classic. McDowell's seventh career LOLMDS win came before a record-setting crowd at the famed 4/10-mile, speed-plant. He led a Sweet-Bloomquist Chassis sweep of the top three finishers. Jared Landers came from sixth to finish second, followed by LOLMDS point-leader Scott…

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Bloomquist Goes Back-to-Back in Buckeye State Sweep

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Takes 60-Lap Feature Event at Muskingum County Speedway; Collects $24,000 in Winnings in Two Nights Story and Photo By: LUCAS OIL DIRT LATE MODEL SERIES MEDIA ZANESVILLE, OH- July 4, 2016- Scott Bloomquist pulled off a clean sweep of Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series racing in the State of Ohio this Independence weekend, winning the Lumi-Lite Candle Co. 60 on Sunday Night at Muskingum County Speedway. Over the course of two nights, Bloomquist collected over $24,000 in winnings. Bloomquist started third in the 60-lap main event and fell back to fifth on the opening lap. He gradually made his…

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Bloomquist Takes Third Straight Lucas Oil Win at Portsmouth

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Increases Series Point Lead over Jonathan Davenport Story and Photo By: LUCAS OIL DIRT LATE MODEL SERIES MEDIA PORTSMOUTH, OH- July 3, 2016- Scott Bloomquist rolled to his third straight Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series victory at Portsmouth Raceway Park on Saturday Night. In front of a massive crowd, Bloomquist led all 60 laps of the Independence 60, and now holds a 20-point lead over Jonathan Davenport in the Lucas Oil Championship Standings. Jared Landers came from seventh to finish second in the Lance Landers Motorsports/Crop Production Services/Sweet-Bloomquist entry. Steve Francis finished third in the Optima Batteries/Tim Logan Racing/Black Diamond…

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Bobby Pierce Returns to the Top with Belle-Clair Win

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The series returns to action Thursday at Springfield Raceway Story By: AARON FIEDLER / DIRTcar MEDIA Photos By: JIM DENHAMER and STL RACING PHOTOS BELLEVILLE, IL- June 30, 2016- After rare bad luck at Clarksville Speedway on Tuesday night, Bobby Pierce rebounded on Wednesday to win at Belle-Clair Speedway and claim his sixth DIRTcar Summer Nationals victory of the season. Jason Feger looked to be the driver to beat early as he tried for his first Summer Nationals victory of the season. On the green, he jumped ahead of Ryan Unzicker. Through the opening laps, Unzicker tried to run down…

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Sweet and Shirley Look Forward to Outlaw Clay Classic

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Outlaw Clay Classic takes on Rockford Speedway on June 29 and 30 Story By: JORDAN MORRIS / WOO SERIES MEDIA Photos By;RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO STAFF ROCKFORD, Ill. - June 28, 2016 - The 'Dirt Takeover' is underway at Rockford Speedway as Illinois river clay is currently being spread across America's favorite paved short track in preparation for the Outlaw Clay Classic and the World of Outlaws Craftsman® Sprint Car Series and World of Outlaws Craftsman Late Model Series on Wednesday, June 29 and Thursday, June 30. As the series prepare to make history with Rockford Speedway, series regulars are gearing…

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Lucas Late Models Set to Double Up for Independence Weekend

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Independence Weekend Doubleheader Up Next! Story By: TYLER ALTMEYER / LUCAS LATE MODEL SERIES MEDIA Photos By:RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO STAFF WAYCROSS, GA -June 28, 2016 - The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will celebrate the Independence weekend with a doubleheader in Ohio! Both events will feature an action-packed program that includes: Miller Welders Time Trials, Heat Races, B-Mains, and a 60-lap, $12,000-to-win main event. The weekend begins on Saturday, July 2nd, when Portsmouth Raceway Park in Portsmouth, OH hosts the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series for the annual Independence 60. The Open Wheel Modifieds and Limited Late Models will…

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Brandon Sheppard Earns Hard Fought Fairbury Win

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Pierce Continues to Expand his Summer Nationals Points Lead Story By:AARON FIEDLER / DIRTcar SERIES MEDIA Photos By: STL. PHOTOS/RACERSGUIDE.COM FAIRBURY, Ill. - June 26, 2016 - It was not an easy win, but Brandon Sheppard held tough and fought back challenges Saturday night at Fairbury American Legion Speedway to claim his first Summer Nationals victory of the season. Sheppard started the feature on the outside pole with veteran Billy Moyer next to him. Moyer jumped out to an early lead. Sheppard got around him on lap three but Moyer battled back. He cruised through the next 20 laps with…

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Richards Records No. 8 this Season in a Wild One

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Overton Records First Podium Finish of Season Story By: BRENDAN CAPRIA / WoO LATE MODEL SERIES MEDIA Photos By: RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO STAFF SARVER, PA- June 24, 2016- Josh Richards was the first one to the checkers Friday, winning the World of Outlaws Craftsman® Late Model Series second preliminary feature night of the Firecracker 100 weekend presented by GottaRace.com at Lernerville Speedway. Though he was the last man standing on the second night, it did not come without a trio of drivers nipping at his rear tires. Two cautions within the first three laps did not slow down the 28-car field…

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Bobby Pierce Battles Billy Moyer for Tri-City Win

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Pierce adds to his Summer Nationals points lead Story By: AARON FIEDLER / DIRTcar SERIES MEDIA Photos By: JIM DENHAMER / RACERSGUIDE.COM PONTOON BEACH, IL- June 25, 2016 - Friday night's Summer Nationals feature at Tri-City Speedway played out very similarly to Cedar Lake as Billy Moyer and Bobby Pierce battled it out for the win. This time though the young gun, Pierce, got the better of the veteran, Moyer, to score his fourth Summer Nationals victory of the season. The two drivers started on the feature front row together and battled side-by-side through the opening laps. Pierce made his…

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Dennis Erb Jr. Dominates Summer Nationals at Spoon River

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Pierce adds to his Summer Nationals points lead Story By: AARON FIEDLER / DIRTcar MEDIA Photo By: STL RACING PHOTOS CANTON, IL- June 24, 2016- Dennis Erb Jr., fresh of his win at the Dirt Late Model Dream, came into Thursday night's DIRTcar Summer Nationals at Spoon River Speedway with the wind at his back and did it ever show. Erb cruised to a dominant victory over Billy Moyer and Bobby Pierce in the 50-lap feature and scored the $10,000 payday. "I didn't know if it was easy or not," Erb said. "The car was good and I didn't see anybody challenge…

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Richards Skyrockets to Win No. 7 at Weedsport

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Five Drivers Finish on Lead Lap Story By: BRENDAN CAPRIA / WoO LATE MODEL SERIES Photos By: RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO STAFF WEEDSPORT, NY- June 22, 2016- Josh Richards played tag from the front row Tuesday night at Weedsport Speedway (N.Y.), leaving only five cars on the lead lap of the Finger Lakes 40 in his seventh win of the season. “I can’t thank my guys enough,” Richards said. “They worked their butts off, and I’m just glad I can put [the car] up front for them.” Richards, who led the 24-car field into the green flag with his No. 1 Valvoline/…

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At a Glance: Outlaws Navigate North

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The World of Outlaws Craftsman® Late Model Series heads to Weedsport Speedway (N.Y.) on Tuesday, June 21 and Lernerville Speedway (Pa.) from Thursday, June 23 to Saturday, June 25 Story By: BRENDAN CAPRIA / WoO LATE MODEL SERIES Photos By:DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM CONCORD, NC- June 21, 2016- The World of Outlaws Craftsman® Late Model Series returns with a jam-packed week of shootouts – more than half the week scheduled with events. The series will first tackle the Finger Lakes 40 at Weedsport Speedway (N.Y.) on Tuesday, June 21. Then, the Outlaws will invade Lernerville Speedway for a three-day showing…

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Bobby Pierce Looks for a Repeat of Summer Nationals Success

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From a storied racing family, Pierce is looking to make history of his own Story By: BRENDAN CAPRIA / DIRTcar MEDIA Photos By: JIM DENHAMER PHOTO CONCORD, NC- June 20, 2016- It is a story 19-year-old Bobby Pierce Jr. can laugh about now, and that is just what he did when he told it. But to his credit, this particular step was big for a four-year-old. Pierce Jr. grabbed hold of a quarter midget for the first time then, and it was nothing like skating his toy cars across the Vermilion County Speedway grandstands. It only lasted one day. The…

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Billy Moyer Makes History with Summer Nationals Victory at Cedar Lake

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Bobby Pierce battles back from mechanical issues to finish fourth Story By: AARON FIEDLER / DIRTcar MEDIA Photo By: JIM DENHAMER PHOTO NEW RICHMOND, WI- June 18, 2016- Billy Moyer powered to victory lane at Cedar Lake Speedway on Friday night as he claimed his 91st career DIRTcar Summer Nationals victory and became the winningest driver in series history. Moyer, of Batesville, Ark., was the class of the field, leading flag-to-flag from the pole. The 58-year-old hall of famer held off Jason Krohn, who battled past Jason Rauen near the midway point of the feature. Krohn, who finished second, tried…

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Sheppard Defends Home Turf

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Wins Spring Shootout at LaSalle Story By: JEREMEY SHIELDS / LUCAS LM SERIES MEDIA Photos By: HEATH LAWSON / RACERSGUIDE.COM LASALLE, IL- May 22, 2016- Brandon Sheppard became the second home-state driver in two nights to visit Lucas Oil Victory Lane with his victory at LaSalle Speedway on Saturday Night. The 23-year-old Illinois native led all 60 laps of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series-sanctioned, Spring Shootout. The driver of the Best Performance Motorsports/Rocket took his first LOLMDS win of the season over Tim McCreadie, who crossed the line in second in his Sweeteners Plus/Longhorn. McCreadie and Don O'Neal…

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Diemel Dashes to Home-State Victory

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A.J. Diemel Takes First Career Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Victory in Grand Fashion; Leads All 50-Laps Story By: LUCAS OIL LATE MODEL DIRT SERIES MEDIA Photo By: HEATH LAWSON OSHKOSH, WI- May 21, 2016- Home-state driver A.J. Diemel scored his first-ever Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series victory tonight at Oshkosh Speedzone Raceway. In front of a packed grandstand, Diemel led all 50 laps and took the biggest win of his career. Chris Simpson drove his Cheap Cars/Longhorn Chassis to a second place finish, followed by Jared Landers in the Crop Production Services/Sweet-Bloomquist. Tim McCreadie wheeled the Sweeteners…

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Lucas Late Models set for Double Header Shootout

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Lucas Oil Spring Shootout at Oshkosh and LaSalle Up Next Story By: JEREMEY SHIELD / LUCAS LM SERIES MEDIA Photos By: HEATH LAWSON / RACERSGUIDE.COM WAYCROSS, GA- May 18, 2016- The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will continue the rip-roaring month of May with a doubleheader weekend for the Lucas Oil “Spring Shootout.” The action will kick off on Friday, May 20th at Oshkosh Speedzone Raceway in Oshkosh, WI before wrapping up on Saturday, May 21st at LaSalle Speedway in LaSalle, IL. Oshkosh Speedzone Raceway is a 1/3-mile, semi-banked clay oval, located just 4 miles north of Oshkosh, WI.…

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Bloomquist Banks Buckeye Nationals Bucks

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Bloomquist Takes Buckeye Nationals Victory at Atomic Speedway Story By: JEREMEY SHIELDS/ LUCAS LM SERIES MEDIA Photos By: HEATH LAWSON / RACERSGUIDE.COM WAVERLY, OH- May 15, 2016- Scott Bloomquist took the lead on lap 48 from Brandon Sheppard and then held off the field in a three-lap dash to the finish to win in the Buckeye Nationals Saturday Night at Atomic Speedway. Bloomquist earned $50,000 for his fourth Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series win of the season. Jonathan Davenport came home in second and maintains his series points lead. Josh Richards was third after starting 15th. In his first…

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Bloomquist Bests Outlaws in Mountain Outlaw 50

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Richards and Madden Battles Side-by-Side the Entire Race Story By: BRENDAN CAPRIA / WoO LM SERIES MEDIA Photos By: WoO LM SERIES MEDIA and PETE MacDONALD / RACERSGUIDE.COM MARYVILLE, TN- May 7, 2016- Scott Bloomquist stole the show Saturday night, winning The Mountain Outlaw 50 at Smoky Mountain Speedway. Bloomquist joins Dale McDowell and Willie Milliken as non-series opponents to beat the full time World of Outlaws Craftsman® Late Model Series drivers, a streak that is now extended to three-straight race weekends. But Bloomquist is also in good company within the series. The former World of Outlaws wheelman captured his…

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Bloomquist Speeds Away with Bad Boy 98 Victory at Batesville

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Scott Bloomquist Takes Lead Early to Grab $20,000 Payday Story By: LUCAS OIL LATE MODEL DIRT SERIES MEDIA Photos By: HEATH LAWSON / RACERSGUIDE.COM LOCUST GROVE, AR- April 17, 2016- Scott Bloomquist took the lead on lap six from polesitter Wendell Wallace and led the rest of the way to win the Bad Boy 98 on Saturday Night at Batesville Motor Speedway. Bloomquist earned $20,000 for his victory in the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series/COMP Cams Super Dirt Series - Presented by Lucas Oil, co-sanctioned event. Earl Pearson Jr. came home in second, followed by 12th starting, Don O'Neal,…

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Crown Jewel Cup Chase Starts at Batesville Motor Speedway

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Bad Boy 98 Begins Chase for Crown Jewel Cup Story By: TYLER ALTMEYER / LUCAS OIL LM SERIES MEDIA Photos By: HEATH LAWSON / RACERSGUIDE.COM WAYCROSS GA- April 15, 2016- The chase for the coveted ASi Racewear Crown Jewel Cup - Presented by DirtonDirt.com title begins this weekend with the Bad Boy 98 at Batesville Motor Speedway. The Crown Jewel Cup program will award points to drivers at the thirteen crown jewel events, within the series schedule, that pay $20,000 or more to the winner. The driver that maintains perfect attendance throughout the season and earns the most points, within…

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Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series set to Invade Batesville Motor Speedway

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Batesville Motor Speedway to Host the Bad Boy 98 Story By: LUCAS OIL LATE MODEL DIRT SERIES MEDIA Photos By: PETE MacDONALD / RACERSGUIDE.COM WAYCROSS, GA- April 11, 2016- The stars of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will make their first of two visits, in 2016, to Batesville Motor Speedway - this week. The lightning-fast 3/8-mile oval, located in Batesville, AR, will host the annual Bad Boy 98, Friday-Saturday, April 15th-16th. The action will get underway on Friday night, April 15th with Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Hot Laps, Miller Welders Time Trials, and Heat Races, to…

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Dale McDowell Snaps World of Outlaws Craftsman Late Model Series Winless Streak with Duck River Win

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Holds off three-time series champ Lanigan to score the win Story By: BRENDAN CAPRIA / WoO LM SERIES MEDIA Photo By: WoO LM SERIES PHOTO WHEEL, TN- April 9, 2016- Dale McDowell hopped out of his car, pumping his fist to a near-capacity crowd Friday night at Duck River Raceway Park in Wheel, Tenn. This is a feeling of accomplishment he has not felt in 11 years. McDowell snapped his winless streak with the World of Outlaws Craftsman® Late Model Series, a streak dating back to May 20, 2005 when he was last victorious at Brushcreek Motorsports Complex in Peebles,…

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COMP Cams Titles Engine Builders Challenge

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COMP Cams Challenge: Who's Got The Power Story By: TYLER ALTMEYER / LUCAS LM SERIES MEDIA Photos By: HEATH LAWSON / RACERSGUIDE.COM WAYCROSS, GA- April 8, 2016- COMP Cams - the absolute leader in valve train technology - has returned as the title sponsor of the Engine Builders Challenge in 2016. The COMP Cams Engine Builders Challenge will recognize the power plant producers whose dedication and hard work propel the nation's elite dirt late model teams. The participating engine builders will earn points at each event based on the highest finishing driver utilizing their engine. The engine builder that earns…

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Wells and Ogle Jr. Make a Straight Shot to Tennessee

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The World of Outlaws Craftsman® Late Model Series takes on Duck River Raceway Park on Friday, April 8 and Tazewell Speedway on Saturday, April 9. Story By: BRENDAN CAPRIA / WoO LATE MODEL SERIES MEDIA Photos By: TOMMY HEIN / RACERSGUIDE.COM CONCORD, NC- April 7, 2016- To this day, Eric Wells still thinks luck played a role in his first World of Outlaws Craftsman® Late Model Series victory at Duck River Raceway Park in 2013. But, winning this weekend may prove that it is more than luck. With the first victory, Wells became the fifth driver in the series' history…

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‘King of the Commonwealth’ Goes Green on Saturday

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$20,000 to win Aaron’s King of the Commonwealth this Saturday April 9 at Virginia Motor Speedway Story By: DAVE SEAY / VIRGINIA MOTOR SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM JAMAICA, VA- April 6, 2016- The wait is finally over! This Saturday April 9th Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway will give the green flag to the 2016 season with the running of the $20,000 to win Aaron’s King of the Commonwealth. That means some of the best dirt late model drivers on the East Coast will be making the trip to the ½ mile speed plant located in Jamaica,…

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Indiana Icebreaker set for Saturday

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19th Annual Indiana Icebreaker Scheduled for This Saturday at Browstown Speedway Story By: LUCAS OIL LATE MODEL DIRT SERIES Photos By: PETE MacDONALD / RACERSGUIDE.COM WAYCROSS, GA- April 5, 2016- The 19th Annual Indiana Icebreaker was postponed, due to inclement weather, on March 19th. The event, held at the historic Brownstown Speedway, will now take place on Saturday, April 9th. The event will include a complete program of: Miller Welders Time Trials, Heat Races, and B-Mains - highlighted by a 60-lap, $12,000-to-win, $1,000-to-start main event. In 2015, Earl Pearson Jr. claimed his third Indiana Icebreaker triumph over Scott Bloomquist, Devin…

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Richards Sweeps Illini 100 Weekend

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Becomes First Driver to Win Both Feature Races During the Illini 100 Weekend Story By: BRENDAN CAPRIA / WoO LM SERIES MEDIA Photos By: WoO LM SERIES MEDIA & PETE MacDONALD / RACERSGUIDE.COM FARMER CITY, IL- April 4, 2016- Josh Richards completed the weekend sweep of the Douglas Dodge Ram Trucks Illini 100 at Farmer City Raceway on Sunday night as he scored his fourth World of Outlaws Craftsman® Late Model Series victory of the season. The Shinnston, W.V. -native is the first driver to sweep the race weekend since the Illini 100 became a full-weekend event in 2014. "The…

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Josh Richards Victorious on Night One at Farmer City Raceway

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Brandon Overton Battles Back from Early Wreck to Finish Fourth Story By: BRENDAN CAPRIA / WoO LM SERIES MEDIA Photo By: WoO LM SERIES PHOTO FARMER CITY, IL- April 3, 2016- Josh Richards rolled through traffic and battled his competition in Saturday night's Douglas Dodge Ram Trucks Illini 100 weekend opener at Farmer City Raceway as the Shinnston, W.V.-native claimed his third World of Outlaws Craftsman® Late Model Series victory of the season. "The car has been phenomenal to drive, and the guys have done a great job with adjustments and figuring out what to do," said Richards, who took…

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Davenport Saves The Best for Last at Bama Bash

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Davenport Surges Late to Win Bama Bash Story By: TYLER ALTMEYER / LUCAS OIL LM SERIES MEDIA Photos By: HEATH LAWSON / RACERSGUIDE.COM PHENIX CITY, AL- April 3, 2016 - The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series' first ever visit to East Alabama Speedway will go down as being one of the most memorable track debuts on the series tour in recent history. Jonathan Davenport came from third to first in the final three laps to win the 19th Annual Bama Bash on Saturday Night. Davenport passed both Scott Bloomquist and race leader Jared Landers in the waning laps for…

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Madden Wires The Field at Boyd’s Speedway

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Madden Wins First Time Lucas Oil Series Visit to Boyd's Story By: TYLER ALTMEYER / LUCAS OIL LM SERIES MEDIA Photos By:DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM RINGGOLD, GA- April 2, 2016- Chris Madden dominated the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series event at Boyd's Speedway on Friday Night. Madden led all 50 laps, and takes his first LOLMDS win of the season and the eighth LOLMDS victory of his career. Randy Weaver edged-out Jared Landers at the finish line for second place. Series points Jonathan Davenport came home in fourth, followed by pole-sitter, Scott Bloomquist. "I just can't thank…

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Carolina Speedway Welcomes the World of Outlaws Craftsman® Late Model Series

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Announcement solidifies 2016 series season Story By: BRENDAN CAPRIA / W0O LATE MODEL SERIES MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM CONCORD, NC- April 2, 2016 - The World of Outlaws Craftsman® Late Model Series solidified the 2016 schedule by adding Carolina Speedway in Gastonia, N.C. on Friday, April 29. It will be the first time ever that the 4/10 mile, high-banked clay oval, 20 miles east of Charlotte has hosted the series. "Carolina Speedway is a great addition to the schedule," said World of Outlaws Craftsman Late Model Series Director Tim Christman. "The opportunity to take on a new…

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New Rules Package set for WoO Craftsman Late Model Series

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World of Outlaws Craftsman® Late Model Series Adopts Unified Late Model Suspension Rules Story By: BRENDAN CAPRIA / WoO LATE MODEL SERIES MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM CONCORD, NC- April 1, 2016- The World of Outlaws Craftsman® Late Model Series and DIRTcar have announced they will adopt the newly created Unified Late Model Suspension Rules following a months-long process that included manufacturers, constructors and dirt late model sanctioning bodies from across the country. The collective effort of industry leaders began earlier this year and was led by motorsports authority John Darby and chaired by Eldora Speedway General Manager Roger…

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Illini 100 Practice Cancelled at Farmer City Following Heavy Rain

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The World of Outlaws Craftsman Late Model Series returns to action at Farmer City Raceway on Friday Story By: BRENDAN CAPRIA / WoO LM SERIES MEDIA Photos By: MATT NOLES / RACERSGUIDE.COM FARMER CITY, IL- March 31, 2016- Heavy rain overnight has left Farmer City Raceway heavily saturated and has forced the cancellation of World of Outlaws Craftsman® Late Model Series practice night for the Douglas Dodge Ram Trucks Illini 100 weekend. The series returns to action Friday night for the first of two nights of racing for the Illini 100 weekend. Pit gates open at noon and grandstands open…

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Illinois-Native Brian Shirley Tries for First Illini 100 Victory

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The World of Outlaws Craftsman Late Model Series races into Farmer City (Ill.) Raceway March 31 to April 2 Story By: BRENDAN CAPRIA / WoO LATE MODEL SERIES MEDIA Photos By: PAUL ARCH / RACERSGUIDE.COM FARMER CITY, IL- March 31, 2016 - Since Brian Shirley was eight years-old, all he thought about was motorcycles. At the time, it did not cross his mind that he would someday sink into the seat of a late model. But, all that matters to him now is that it feels like home. "If I told you who my hero was growing up, you guys…

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