Sheppard Romps from Nineteenth to Win at Knoxville
Sheppard Romps from Nineteenth to Win at Knoxville
Story By: Jeremy Shields/LOLMDS
Photos By: Heath Lawson/LOLMDS
KNOXVILLE, IOWA (September 14, 2018) – From nineteenth on the grid, Brandon Sheppard charged through the field to win Friday night’s portion of the Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey’s General Store.
O’Neal, who won the main event at Knoxville in 2011, finished in third to earn the fourth-starting spot for Saturday night’s finale. “All-in-all it was good run for us tonight. We had a good race there at the end with Davenport and we were able to get by him. We are getting better this week, we just need to get a little better for tomorrow night. We would have liked to have won tonight, but tomorrow night is what really counts.”Race Summary
Thursday, September 14, 2018
15th Annual Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals – presented by Casey’s General Stores
Knoxville Raceway – Knoxville, IA
Miller Welders Time Trials
Fast Time Group A: Chad Simpson / 18.130 seconds
Fast Time Group B: Scott Bloomquist / 17.875 seconds (overall)
Eibach Springs Heat Race #1 Finish (12 Laps, Top 3 Transfer): Matt Furman, Tyler Bruening, Chad Simpson, Earl Pearson, Jr., Brent Larson, Mike Mataragas, Scott James , Brian Birkhofer, Chase Junghans
FK Rod Ends Heat Race #2 Finish (12 Laps, Top 3 Transfer): Billy Moyer, Jonathan Davenport, Brian Shirley, Brandon Sheppard, Shannon Babb, Shane Clanton, Jason Feger, Jonathan Brauns, Rob Toland
Simpson Performance Products Heat Race #3 Finish (12 Laps, Top 3 Transfer): Scott Ward, Jeremiah Hurst, Jesse Stovall, Dennis Erb, Jr., Josh Richards, Brandon Overton, Mason Zeigler, Jared Landers, Mike Fryer, Dave Eckrich
QA1 Heat Race #4 Finish (12 Laps, Top 3 Transfer): Scott Bloomquist, Austin Rettig, Tim McCreadie, Morgan Bagley, Kyle Bronson, Spencer Diercks, Justin Zeitner, JC Wyman, Nick Marolf, Junior Coover
Lucas Oil Heat Race #5 Finish (12 Laps, Top 3 Transfer): Bobby Pierce, Jimmy Mars, Frank Heckenast, Jr., Chris Simpson, Tyler Erb, Gregg Satterlee, Darrell Lanigan, Jake Neal, Al Humphrey
Casey’s General Store Heat Race #6 Finish (12 Laps, Top 3 Transfer): Don O’Neal, Jimmy Owens, Justin Duty, Ricky Thornton Jr., Chris Spieker, Zach McMillan, Joey Moriarty, Brian Harris, Lyle Zanker
FAST Shafts C-Main Finish (12 Laps, Top 4 Transfer to B-Main): Darrell Lanigan, Jason Feger, Jared Landers, Jake Neal, Brian Birkhofer, Scott James , Mason Zeigler, Joey Moriarty, Rob Toland, Nick Marolf, Brian Harris, Dave Eckrich, Mike Fryer, JC Wyman, Al Humphrey, Justin Zeitner, Jonathan Brauns, Lyle Zanker, Chase Junghans, Junior Coover
Penske Racing Shocks B-Main Finish (15 Laps, Top 6 Transfer to A-Main): Brandon Sheppard, Tyler Erb, Kyle Bronson, Josh Richards, Shannon Babb, Shane Clanton, Ricky Thornton Jr., Spencer Diercks, Dennis Erb, Jr., Earl Pearson, Jr., Brandon Overton, Darrell Lanigan, Gregg Satterlee, Chris Spieker, Jason Feger, Mike Mataragas, Morgan Bagley, Jake Neal, Brent Larson, Jared Landers, Zach McMillan, Chris Simpson
Lucas Oil Feature Finish (25 Laps):
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FINISH
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START
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CAR #
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DRIVER NAME
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HOMETOWN
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EARNINGS
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1
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19
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1S
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Brandon Sheppard
|
New Berlin, IL
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$7,000
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2
|
2
|
99JR
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Frank Heckenast, Jr.
|
Frankfort, IL
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$4,000
|
|
3
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4
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5
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Don O’Neal
|
Martinsville, IN
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$3,000
|
|
4
|
3
|
49
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Jonathan Davenport
|
Blairsville, GA
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$2,000
|
|
5
|
10
|
39
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Tim McCreadie
|
Watertown, NY
|
$1,500
|
|
6
|
12
|
28m
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Jimmy Mars
|
Menomonie, WI
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$1,000
|
|
7
|
1
|
16T
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Tyler Bruening
|
Decorah, IA
|
$900
|
|
8
|
6
|
20
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Jimmy Owens
|
Newport, TN
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$800
|
|
9
|
7
|
25s
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Chad Simpson
|
Mt. Vernon, IA
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$700
|
|
10
|
21
|
40B
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Kyle Bronson ®
|
Brandon, FL
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$600
|
|
11
|
18
|
32
|
Bobby Pierce
|
Oakwood, IL
|
$580
|
|
12
|
20
|
91
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Tyler Erb
|
New Waverly, TX
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$560
|
|
13
|
15
|
3s
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Brian Shirley
|
Chatham, IL
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$540
|
|
14
|
23
|
18
|
Shannon Babb
|
Mowequa, IL
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$520
|
|
15
|
11
|
58H
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Jeremiah Hurst
|
Dubuque, IA
|
$500
|
|
16
|
9
|
21
|
Billy Moyer
|
Batesville, AR
|
$490
|
|
17
|
13
|
51
|
Matt Furman
|
Portland, OR
|
$480
|
|
18
|
14
|
15d
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Justin Duty
|
Portland, OR
|
$470
|
|
19
|
16
|
94
|
Austin Rettig
|
Sikeston, MO
|
$460
|
|
20
|
5
|
00s
|
Jesse Stovall
|
Billings, MO
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$450
|
|
21
|
24
|
25C
|
Shane Clanton
|
Zebulon, GA
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$440
|
|
22
|
17
|
37
|
Scott Ward
|
Hayti, SD
|
$430
|
|
23
|
22
|
1R
|
Josh Richards
|
Shinnston, WV
|
$410
|
|
24
|
8
|
0
|
Scott Bloomquist
|
Mooresburg, TN
|
$400
|
Race Statistics
Entrants
Lap Leaders: Frank Heckenast Jr. (Laps 1 – 19); Brandon Sheppard (Laps 20 – 25)
Wrisco Feature Winner: Brandon Sheppard
Margin of Victory: 0.909 seconds
Cautions: Austin Rettig (Lap 1); Jesse Stovall (Lap 18); Matt Furman (Lap 19)
Optima Batteries Hard Charger of the Race: Brandon Sheppard (Advanced 18 Positions)
Midwest Sheet Metal Spoiler Challenge Point Leader: Jonathan Davenport
Allstar Performance Power Move of the Race: Brandon Sheppard
Sunoco Race for Gas Highest Finisher: Brandon Sheppard
Hot Rod Processing Rookie of the Race: Kyle Bronson
COMP Cams Engine Builder of the Race: Durham Racing Engines
Ohlins Shocks Chassis Builder of the Race: Rocket Chassis
Outerwears Crew Chief of the Race: Austin Hargrove (Brandon Sheppard)
Fastest Lap of the Race: Frank Heckenast Jr. (Lap #2 – 19.143 seconds)
STEEL-IT Most Laps Led: Frank Heckenast (19 Laps)
Dirty Girl Racewear Farthest Traveler: Justin Duty
PFC Brakes Pole Award: Tyler Bruening
Time of Race: 21 minutes 04 seconds
