JUST LIKE OLD TIMES: Billy Moyer Earns Pole Position of $50,000-to-win USA Nationals

A lot has changed since the inception of the USA Nationals in 1988. One thing that hasn’t? Billy Moyer.

Affectionately known as “Mr. Smooth,” Moyer is a five-time master of the USA Nationals with title bids coming from 1988-90 and again in 1991-92. He’s without a doubt the most decorated driver in the history of the Cedar Lake Speedway crown jewel. He’s led more than a whopping 400 feature laps, he’s been on the podium an unmatched nine times, and he’s got FIVE of the most coveted wooden eagles sitting in his shop.

On Friday night, as the celebration of the 33rd annual event rolled on, the 62-year old native of Batesville, Ark. looked as young as the day he first saw the New Richmond, Wisc. 3/8th-mile. Surviving a pair of Team Drydene heat races and then winning the Morton Buildings dash, Moyer officially secured the pole position of Saturday’s $50,000-to-win, $3,000-to-start, 100-lap feature.

“I hope I can, I mean that’s why we came here,” Moyer joked when asked if he can win a sixth USA Nationals title. “100 laps is a really long time, but starting up front is definitely an advantage for us.

Scoring a 1st-to-1st win in his opening heat and backing that up with a 9th-to-4th bid in the second round, Moyer locked-in for Friday’s Pole Dash as one of the top eight drivers in combined passing points. At the end of an intense set of ten heat races which saw plenty of drama, chaos and excitement, it was Tyler Erb and Jimmy Owens sitting atop the charts with 216 points apiece. The points were thrown out, however, and the redraw was set to shuffle the dash order between Moyer, Erb, Owens and fellow lock-ins: Brian Shirley, Jason Rauen, Kyle Bronson, Ashton Winger, and Brandon Overton.

Drawing the pole position of the 8-lap dash, 62-year old Moyer fended off 20-year old Ashton Winger into turn one and assumed initial command of the race, which set the lineup for Saturday’s finale. Winger, who won his first career World of Outlaws race at Cedar Lake in July, made one move to the inside of Moyer on lap three before backing out and settling his Rocket Chassis No. 12 down.

Moyer made hay out front, while Winger’s hands became full with a bolting Kyle Bronson and charging Brian Shirley hot on his heels. After going three wide at one point following a mega slider from Bronson, Shirley of Chatham, Ill. snuck through and scored the runner-up result. By virtue of his second-place effort, “Squirrel” starts on the outside pole of tomorrow’s $50,000-to-win feature.

Trailing those two to the stripe and setting their spots for Saturday was Bronson of Jacksonville, Fla. in third, Georgia’s Rookie of the Year leader Ashton Winger in fourth, Thursday’s preliminary winner Brandon Overton in fifth, former USA Nationals champion Jimmy Owens in sixth, last year’s USA Nationals pole winner Tyler Erb in seventh, and Farley, Iowa stud Jason Rauen in the eighth spot.

Continuing the unique tradition of the F.A.N.S. Fund Dash, a group of 12 drivers (voted on by fans) was selected to come partake in the 12-lap race. Featuring a total purse of $26,325 (all donated by fans), each driver in the F.A.N.S. Fund Dash received a minimum of $2,000 to help offset their expenses to come to the USA Nationals weekend.

Winning a close side-by-side battle with “Scrub” Rick Eckert, “The High Side Tickler” pounced and picked up the $2,500 victory aboard his Bilstein US No. 8 Longhorn Chassis. A win that, albeit coming in the dash, makes his trip to Cedar Lake Speedway worthwhile, and gives him a big confidence boost heading into tomorrow’s Last Chance Showdowns.

With the field all set for Saturday’s big dance, the attention turns to preparing race cars for the grueling 100-lap feature and the multitude of track chances they’ll face.

“It’ll go through a lot of different phases,” Moyer thought on tomorrow’s track. “We just have to be patient. I don’t quite have the balance on this car where we need to be at. Tire management will be critical to win tomorrow, so we’re gonna have to find some better balance to take care of our tires.”

The 33rd annual USA Nationals will conclude tomorrow night at Cedar Lake Speedway with a big program of local late models and the World of Outlaws Morton Buildings Late Model Series, which is capped by the $50,000-to-win, $3,000-to-start feature. A drivers autograph session will take place on Saturday afternoon at 4:30pm on vendor row with all access for fans. Later in the evening, hot laps are slated to hit the track at 6:30pm CT.

Saturday’s program tentatively includes two Last Chance Showdowns (top 3 transfer), a Last Chance Qualifier (top 2 transfer), and the 100-lap main event, all to go along with the local late model full show.

Tickets are still available for purchase at the gates, or fans can watch from home with the DIRTVision Pay-Per-View ($29.99).

Morton Buildings Pole Dash (8 Laps) – 1. 21-Billy Moyer [1]; 2. 3s-Brian Shirley [5]; 3. 40b-Kyle Bronson [4]; 4. 12-Ashton Winger [2]; 5. 76-Brandon Overton [6]; 6. 20-Jimmy Owens [7]; 7. 1t-Tyler Erb [8]; 8. 98-Jason Rauen [3]

F.A.N.S. Fund Dash (12 Laps) – 1. 8-Kyle Strickler [1]; 2. 0e-Rick Eckert [2]; 3. 58-Ross Bailes [3]; 4. 32s-Chris Simpson [6]; 5. 25f-Jason Feger [5]; 6. 11-Gordy Gundaker [8]; 7. 2s-Stormy Scott [9]; 8. 32-Bobby Pierce [11]; 9. 91p-Jason Papich [7]; 10. 37-Scott Ward [10]; 11. 16-Rusty Griffaw [4]; 12. 19r-Ryan Gustin [12]

FULL RESULTS – NIGHT TWO OF USA NATIONALS

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USA Nationals
Friday, August 07, 2020
Cedar Lake Speedway
2275 County Road CC
New Richmond, Wisconsin 54017 

Series Racing
World of Outlaws Late Model Series

Event Schedule
THURSDAY
6:30 Hot Laps
7:00 Complete show of World of Outlaw Late Model show & USRA Limited Late Models.
After race party in the Cedar Lake Arena!

FRIDAY
8:30 Breakfast served in east and west restaurants
11:00 or 12:00 Tubing down the Apple River
1:00 Trout Fishing
6:30 Hot Laps
7:00 Double Heat Races & Dash for USA Nationals & complete show of local Late Models
After race party in the Cedar Lake Arena

SATURDAY
8:30 Breakfast served in east and west restaurants
11:00 or 12:00 Apple River Tubing
12:30 FansFund Luncheon
3:00 Lawn Mower Racing in Arena
4:30 Driver Autograph/Meet & Greet
6:30 Hot Laps
7:00 B Mains & 100 lap, $50,000 to Win USA Nationals and complete show of local Late Models
*All times Central

Ticket Phone
(612) 363-0479

Options And Prices
Thursday only at gate $25 Adults, $12 Student, $35 Pits
Friday only at gate $30 Adults, $15 Students, $40 Pits
Saturday only at gate $35 Adults, $17 Students, $45 Pits
Advance Friday / Sat Pass* $60 Adults, $30 Students
Advance Thu/Fri/Sat Pass* $80 Adults, $40 Students

* Note: Reduced 2 or 3 day advanced tickets available online or by calling 612-363-0479. Must be purchased at least 2 days before the event starts.

Grandstand Type
Bleachers / chairbacks

Family Section Location
all areas are family friendly

Handicapped Seating Location
Both sides of stadium have wheel chair accessible seating

Pit Age Requirement
NO age restriction for pits. 17 and under must be accompanied by a parent/ guardian.

Parking Cost
$0.00

Handicapped Parking Location
Outside the front gate

Camping Availability
non-electric, onsite, sanitary facility, showers, waste services

Camping Cost
$60 for the Weekend

Type of Grandstand
Bleachers / chairbacks

Stadium Seating
Stadium seats are allowed.

Handicapped Seating
Both sides of stadium have wheel chair accessible seating

Handicapped Parking
Outside the front gate

Pit Age Limit
NO age restriction for pits. 17 and under must be accompanied by a parent/ guardian.

Personal Coolers
Coolers are permitted at the speedway, however you are NOT ALLOWED to bring in any alcoholic beverages or glass containers.

ATMs
1

Alcohol Sales
Beer and wine will be available to purchase

Smoking Policy
No smoking in Grandstands

Family Section
all areas are family friendly

Parking Cost
$0.00

Camping Availability
non-electric, onsite, sanitary facility, showers, waste services

Camping Cost
$60 for the Weekend

Cedar Lake Speedway
2275 County Road CC
New Richmond, Wisconsin 54017 

Track Phone
(715) 248-7119

Ticket Phone
(612) 363-0479

Track Email
[email protected]

Track Size
0.375

Sprint Car Track Record
10.775 seconds by Terry McCarl on 9/11/04

Late Model Track Record
12.950 by Shannon Babb on 8/3/23

Closest Airport
Minneapolis, MN (MSP / KMSP) Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport

Other Airport
Eau Claire, WI (EAU / KEAU) Chippewa Valley Regional Airport

Track Map

Competitor Downloads
 https://www.dirtcarmembers.com/downloads.php

Competitor Info
Tire Rules:
ALL FOUR (4) CORNERS: HOOSIER LM-30/W30
FEATURES ONLY IT IS MANDATORY FOR THE RIGHT REAR TO BE LM-40
GROOVING AND SIPING IS ALLOWED

Technical/Safety Rules:
Will be under the guidelines of the 2020 World of Outlaws Rulebook
Heat races, Last Chance Showdowns, and Feature you will get one (1) pound lap.(Not in Qualifying)

Thursday Event Format:
1-20 Entries = Overall Qualifying | Two Heats | All Cars Transfer | Top 2 from each heat redraw
21-24 Entries = Overall Qualifying | Three Heats | All Cars Transfer | Top 2 from each heat redraw
25-27 Entries = Overall Qualifying | Three Heats | Top 6 Transfer | Top 2 from each heat redraw | One LCS | Top 4 Transfer
28-47 Entries = A/B Group Qualifying | Four Heats | Top 4 Transfer | Top 2 from each heat redraw |Two LCS | Top 3 Transfer
48+ Entries = A/B Group Qualifying | Six Heats | Top 3 Transfer | Heat Race Winner Redraws | Three LCS | Top 2 Transfer

Friday and Saturday Event Format:

Friday Night
• Friday will be double heat races and drivers will accumulate passing points.
• There will be 5 heats (10 heats total)
• First round of heat races on Friday will be lined-up per pill draw.
• Second round of heat race starting positions will be inverted off the 1st round of heat races pill draw, and randomly shuffled for your position so you may not be in the same heat.
• Heat races will be 12 laps
• Top 16 in points will be in the USA Nationals
• Top 8 in points will go to the dash.
• Dash cars will redraw on the front stretch and that will set the lineup for the dash.
• The order you finish in the dash is the order you will start the USA Nationals.
• Dash will be 8 laps.
• Points will be posted after the night racing has completed.

Saturday Night
• Last Chance Showdowns will be lined up based on points accumulated Friday night in heats.
• See below the full line up grid for the Last Chance Showdown.
• Last Chance Showdowns will be 15 laps
• Top 3 Transfer to the USA Nationals.
• Next top 8 non-transferred cars will race the Last Chance Qualifier.
• Top 2 of the Last Chance Qualifier will start the USA Nationals.
• Last Chance Qualifier will be 15 Laps
• When lining up for the driver intros you must line up in reverse order.
• See below the full line up grid for the 100 lap 32nd Annual USA Nationals.

Last Chance Showdown 1 (Top 3 Transfer to USA Nationals)
Based off of points from Friday night heats
1 17th Place in Points 2 19th Place in Points
3 21st Place in Points 4 23rd Place in Points
5 25th Place in Points 6 27th Place in Points
7 29th Place in Points 8 31st Place in Points
9 33rd Place in Points 10 35th Place in Points
11 37th Place in Points 12 39th Place in Points
13 41st Place in Points 14 43rd Place in Points
15 45th Place in Points 16 47th Place in Points

Last Chance Showdown 2 (Top 3 Transfer to USA Nationals)
Based off of points from Friday night heats
1 18th Place in Points 2 20th Place in Points
3 22nd Place in Points 4 24th Place in Points
5 26th Place in Points 6 28th Place in Points
7 30th Place in Points 8 32nd Place in Points
9 34th Place in Points 10 36th Place in Points
11 38th Place in Points 12 40th Place in Points
13 42nd Place in Points 14 44th Place in Points
15 46th Place in Points 16 48th Place in Points

Last Chance Qualifier (Top 2 Transfer to USA Nationals)
Based off of finish of Last Chance Showdowns
1 4th Place in LCS 1 2 4th Place in LCS 2
3 5th Place in LCS 1 4 5th Place in LCS 2
5 6th Place in LCS 1 6 6th Place in LCS 2
7 7th Place in LCS 1 8 7th Place in LCS 2
9 8th Place in LCS 1 10 8th Place in LCS 2
11 9th Place in LCS 1 12 9th Place in LCS 2
13 10th Place in LCS 1 14 10th Place in LCS 2
15 11th Place in LCS 1 16 11th Place in LCS 2

Feature Lineup for the USA Nationals
1st–8th finish in the Dash will determine the starting order of the 32nd Annual USA Nationals
1 Winner of Dash 2 2nd Place in the Dash
3 3rd Place in the Dash 4 4th Place in the Dash
5 5th Place in the Dash 6 6th Place in the Dash
7 7th Place in the Dash 8 8th Place in the Dash
9 9th Place in Points 10 10th Place in Points
11 11th Place in Points 12 12th Place in Points
13 13th Place in Points 14 14th Place in Points
15 15th Place in Points 16 16th Place in Points
17 LCS 1 – Winner 18 LCS 2 – Winner
19 LCS 1 – 2nd Place 20 LCS 2 – 2nd Place
21 LCS 1 – 3rd Place 22 LCS 2 – 3rd Place
23 Last Chance Qualifier Race Winner 24 Last Chance Qualifier 2nd Place
25 WoO Points Provisional 26 WoO Points Provisional
27 F.A.N.S Fund Provisional 28 Track Provisional (not guaranteed)

Radio Frequencies:
Driver Radio: 454.0000