At A Glance: Caution! Men Working!

At A Glance: Caution! Men Working!

The World of Outlaws Craftsman® Late Model Series leaps to Labor Day weekend for final PA stint

CONCORD, N.C. – August 31, 2016 – The World of Outlaws Craftsman® Late Model Series schedule is dwindling – three more shows ramping up to the coveted Bad Boy Off Road World of Outlaws World Finals in Concord, N.C. But in hindsight, Lernerville Speedway’s Working Man weekend presented by GottaRace.com is no less of a show for the series’ regulars.

With a new racing format coupled with an additional day for the first time in the event’s history, the Working Man presented by GottaRace.com offers drivers a hefty payday on one of late model racing’s largest stages. At the famed 4/10-mile oval, the national tour will ultimately compete against other late model greats on Labor Day weekend for a $20,000 purse – twice as much as last year’s amount.

The Outlaws will revisit Lernerville for the second time this season. Though the Outlaws lost the battle at the crown-jeweled Firecracker 100 finale, they have since won 16 out of the last 17 events. Last year’s Rookie of the Year Brandon Overton won an emotional preliminary show during the Firecracker 100 weekend, and he is confident to double-up on his successes September 2-3.

“Maybe we’ll do it again,” said Overton, who captured his first series win of his career then. “Wouldn’t that be nice?”

The Outlaws will then travel east to Selinsgrove Speedway’s 18th Annual Jeff’s Auto Body and Recycling Center Late Model National Open on Sunday, September 4. With a car count that nearly eclipses 40 cars per year, Selinsgrove has established itself as a mainstay for dirt late model racers nationwide.

The track’s crown jewel event will pay $8,000-to-win and $600 to start the 40-lap Craftsman Club® feature. A purse of more than $35,000 has been posted for the series’ only appearance this season in central Pennsylvania.

Rick Eckert, who holds the late model track record of 18.848 established in October 2012, is in his home state for the Outlaws’ final stint in Pennsylvania. With $8,000 on the line at Selinsgrove, $20,000-to-win for the Working Man 75-lap finale and $2,500 payouts for Lernerville’s preliminary shows, Eckert and company will be on a road to riches through Pennsylvania. In comparison, the York, Pa. native was one of the original 12 to start the series in 2004, battling for $1,000 purses at each stop.

To learn how to purchase tickets for the Working Man presented by GottaRace.com, visit dirtcar.ticketforce.com. For more information, visit lernerville.com and selinsgrovespeedway.com.

ABOUT THE TRACKS
LERNERVILLE SPEEDWAY is a 4/10-mile oval. The Working Man has been one of its staple events for late model racing since 2014.

Previous A-Feature winners:
2015- Shane Clanton (on September 4)
2014- Darrell Lanigan (on August 29)

SELINSGROVE SPEEDWAY, “The Calm Before the Storm,” is a 1/2-mile oval. Rick Eckert established the late model track record of 18.848 on October 6, 2012.

Previous A-Feature winners:
2015- Darrell Lanigan (on September 6)
2014- Tim McCreadie (on August 30) / Darrell Lanigan (on August 31)
2013- Gregg Satterlee (on August 31) / Darrell Lanigan (on September 1)

DRIVER INFO
The following World of Outlaws Craftsman® Late Model Series drivers maintain websites:

Morgan Bagley – morganbagley.com
Boom Briggs – boombriggs.com
Steve Casebolt – stevecasebolt.com
Shane Clanton – shaneclanton25.com
Joey Coulter – joeycoulter.com
Rick Eckert – rickeckertracing.com
Tyler Erb – tylererb.com
Chub Frank – chubfrank.com
Frank Heckenast Jr. – frankjr99.com
Chase Junghans – chasejunghans.com
Billy Moyer Jr. – billymoyerjr.com
Josh Richards – joshrichards.com
Brian Shirley – brianshirley.com
Eric Wells – ericwells18.com

SEASON WINNERS: Josh Richards – 17 (Volusia Speedway Park on Jan. 18,19, Farmer City Raceway on April 3,4, Carolina Speedway on April 29, Tyler County Speedway on May 28, Weedsport Speedway on June 21, Lernerville Speedway on June 24; Deer Creek Speedway on July 9; Ogilvie Raceway on July 13; Fairbury American Legion Speedway on July 30, Cedar Lake Speedway on August 4; Cedar Lake Speedway on August 6, Delaware International Speedway on August 11, Potomac Speedway on August 12, Eriez Speedway on August 14, Merritt Speedway on August 28); Shane Clanton – 7 (Volusia Speedway Park on Feb. 20, Screven Motor Speedway on Feb. 12, Ponderosa Speedway on May 6, Moler Raceway Park on May 27, Mason City Motor Speedway on July 8; Quincy Raceways on July 28; Shawano Speedway on August 2); Brian Shirley – 3 (Fayetteville Motor Speedway on April 30, Rockford Speedway on June 30, Hamilton County Speedway on July 7); Scott Bloomquist – 2 (Smoky Mountain Speedway on May 7, Lernerville Speedway on June 25); Rick Eckert – 1 (Screven Motor Speedway on Feb. 13); Dale McDowell – 1 (Duck River Raceway Park on April 8); Tim Dohm – 1 (Tyler County Speedway on May 29); Brandon Overton – 1 (Lernerville Speedway on June 25); Billy Moyer Jr. – 1 (Winchester Speedway on August 13); Eric Spangler – 1 (Merritt Speedway on August 26)

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COMING UP NEXT: The World of Outlaws Craftsman® Late Model Series season boils down to biggest stage in dirt racing. The Bad Boy Off Road World of Outlaws World Finals from Thursday, October 27 to Saturday, October 29 will be the curtain call this season for the star-studded cast of drivers.

World of Outlaws Craftsman® Late Model Series Championship Standings

2016 STAT ATTACK
There have been 35 World of Outlaws Late Model Series features this season.

Winners (10 Different Drivers)
Rank Driver, Hometown – Wins
1. – JOSH RICHARDS, Shinnston, W.V. – 17
2. – SHANE CLANTON, Zebulon, Ga. – 7
3. – BRIAN SHIRLEY, Chatham, Ill. – 3
4. – SCOTT BLOOMQUIST, Mooresburg, Tenn. – 2
5. – RICK ECKERT, York, Penn. – 1
– DALE MCDOWELL, Chickamaugua, Ga. – 1
– TIM DOHM, Cross Lanes, W.V. – 1
– BRANDON OVERTON, Evans, Va. – 1
– BILLY MOYER JR., Batesville, Ark. – 1
– ERIC SPANGLER., Lake City, Mich. – 1

Pole Positions (19 Different Drivers)
Rank Driver, Hometown – Poles
1. – JOSH RICHARDS, Shinnston, WV. – 7
2. – SHANE CLANTON, Zebulon, Ga. – 5
3. – BRANDON OVERTON, Evans, Ga. – 3
4. – RICK ECKERT, York, Penn. – 2
– FRANK HECKENAST JR., Frankfort, Ill. – 2
6. – JASON COVERT, York Haven, Pa. – 1
– WILLIE MILLIKEN, Roanoke Rapids, N.C. – 1
– GREGG SATTERLEE, Indiana, Pa. – 1
– CASEY ROBERTS, Toccoa, Ga.– 1
– MASON ZEIGLER, Chalk Hill, Pa. – 1
– SCOTT BLOOMQUIST, Mooresburg, Tenn. – 1
– DALE MCDOWELL, Chichamaugua, Ga. – 1
– BRIAN SHIRLEY, Chatham, Ill. – 1
– BILLY MOYER JR., Batesville, Ark. – 1
– STEVE CASEBOLT, Richmond, Ind. – 1
– JIMMY MARS, Menomonie, Wisc. – 1
– KENNY PETTYJOHN, Millsboro, Del. – 1
– CHUB FRANK, Bear Lake, Pa. – 1
– STEVE CASEBOLT, Richmond, Ind. – 1
– ERIC SPANGLER., Lake City, Mich. – 1

Time Trial leaders (20 Different Drivers)
Rank Driver, Hometown – Fast Times
1. – JOSH RICHARDS, Shinnston, WV. – 9
2. – BRIAN SHIRLEY, Chatham, Ill. – 3
3. – BILLY MOYER JR., Batesville, Ark. – 2
– FRANK HECKENAST JR., Frankfort, Ill. – 2
– BRANDON OVERTON, Evans, Ga. – 2
– ERIC WELLS, Hazard, Ky. – 2
– RICK ECKERT, York, Pa. – 2
– DALE MCDOWELL, Chickamaugua, Ga. – 2
9. – JASON COVERT, York Haven, Pa. – 1
– GREGG SATTERLEE, Indiana, Pa. – 1
– SCOTT BLOOMQUIST, Mooresburg, Tenn. – 1
– STEVE CASEBOLT, Richmond, Ind. – 1
– SHANE CLANTON – Zebulon, Ga. – 1
– CHRIS FERGUSON, Mooresville, N.C. – 1
– WILLIE MILLIKEN, Roanoke Rapids, N.C. – 1
– CHRIS MADDEN, Gaffney, S.C. – 1
– BRIAN SHIRLEY, Chatham, Ill. – 1
– DAVE HESS, Waterford, Pa. – 1
– CHAD SIMPSON, Mount Vernon, Iowa – 1
– KEVIN WEAVER, Gibson City, Ill. – 1

Podium Finishes (35 Different Drivers)
Rank Driver, Hometown – Finishes in the Top-Three
1. – JOSH RICHARDS, Shinnston, W.V. – 26
2. – SHANE CLANTON, Zebulon, Ga. – 15
3. – BRIAN SHIRLEY, Chatham, Ill. – 5
4. – SCOTT BLOOMQUIST, Mooresburg, Tenn. – 4
– RICK ECKERT, York, Pa. – 4
– JONATHAN DAVENPORT, Blairsville, Ga. – 4
7. – DALE MCDOWELL, Chickamaugua, Ga. – 3
– JASON COVERT, York Haven, Pa. – 3
– STEVE CASEBOLT, Richmond, Ind. – 3
– BRANDON OVERTON, Evans, Ga. – 3
11. – CHRIS MADDEN, Gaffney, S.C. – 2
– ERIC WELLS, Hazard, Ky. – 2
– BILLY MOYER JR., Batesville, Ark. – 2
14. – BOOM BRIGGS, Bear Lake, Pa. – 1
– IVEDENT LLOYD, JR., Ocala, Fla. – 1
– RYAN UNZICKER, El Paso, Ill. – 1
– BOBBY PIERCE, Oakwood, Ill. – 1
– DARRELL LANIGAN, Union, Ky. – 1
– CHUB FRANK, Bear Lake, Pa. – 1
– WILLIE MILLIKEN, Roanoke Rapids, N.C. – 1
– GREGG SATTERLEE, Indiana, Pa. – 1
– EDDIE CARRIER JR., Salt Rock, W.V. – 1
– DEREK DOLL, Greenwood, W.V. – 1
– TIM DOHM, Cross Lanes, W.V. – 1
– MORGAN BAGLEY, Longview, Tex.– 1
– FRANK HECKENAST JR., Frankfort, Ill. – 1
– TYLER ERB, New Waverly, Tex. – 1
– JIMMY MARS, Menomonie, WI – 1
– CHAD SIMPSON, Mount Vernon, Iowa – 1
– DENNIS ERB JR., Carpentersville, Ill. – 1
– EARL PEARSON JR., Callahan, Fla. – 1
– JARED MILEY, Pittsburg, Pa. – 1
– ERIC SPANGLER., Lake City, Mich. – 1
– NICK KURTZ., Greenville, Mich. – 1
– RICH NEISER., Fruitport, Mich. – 1

Heat Race Winners (47 Different Drivers)
Rank Driver, Hometown – Win
1. – JOSH RICHARDS, Shinnston, W.V. – 25
2. – SHANE CLANTON, Zebulon, Ga. – 12
3. – BILLY MOYER JR., Batesville, Ark. – 9
– RICK ECKERT, York, Pa. – 9
– BRANDON OVERTON, Evans, Ga. – 9
6. – BRIAN SHIRLEY, Chatham, Ill. – 7
7. – SCOTT BLOOMQUIST, Mooresburg, Tenn. – 6
8. – ERIC WELLS, Hazard, Ky. – 5
9. – FRANK HECKENAST JR., Frankfort, Ill. – 3
– STEVE CASEBOLT, Richmond, Ind. – 3
– JONATHAN DAVENPORT, Blairsville, Ga. – 3
– JASON COVERT, York Haven, Pa. – 3
13. – JARED LANDERS, Batesville, Ariz. – 2
– DALE MCDOWELL, Chickamaugua, Ga. – 2
– CHUB FRANK, Bear Lake, Pa. – 2
– CHRIS FERGUSON, Mooresville, N.C. –2
– BOBBY PIERCE, Oakwood, Ill. – 2
– TIM MCCREADIE, Watertown, N.Y. – 2
– MASON ZEIGLER, Chalk Hill, Pa. – 2
– JOEY COULTER, Mooresville, N.C. – 2
– BOOM BRIGGS, Bear Lake, Pa. – 2
22. – RYAN UNZICKER, El Paso, Ill. – 1
– FRANK HECKENAST JR., Frankfort, Ill. – 1
– CHASE JUNGHANS, Manhattan, Kan. – 1
– AUSTIN SMITH, Cedartown, Ga. – 1
– GREGG SATTERLEE, Indiana, Pa. – 1
– SCOTT SCHMITT, Tonica, Ill. – 1
– WILLIE MILLIKEN, Roanoke Rapids, N.C. – 1
– EARL PEARSON JR., Callahan, Fla. – 1
– JOHNNY PURSLEY, Clover, S.C. – 1
– DON O’NEAL, Martinsville, Ind. – 1
– DUSTIN LINVILLE, Landcaster, Ky. – 1
– CHRIS MADDEN, Gaffney, S.C. – 1
– DEVIN GILPIN, Columbus, Ind. – 1
– DEREK DOLL, Greenwood, W.V. – 1
– RUSS KING, Bristolville, Ohio – 1
– KOLBY VANDERBERGH, Ashland, Ill. – 1
– MIKE SPATOLA, Manhattan, Ill. – 1
– DEREK CHANDLER, Pontiac, Ill. – 1
– TYLER ERB, New Waverly, Tex. – 1
– CHAD SIMPSON, Mount Vernon, Iowa – 1
– CHRIS SIMPSON, Mount Vernon, Iowa – 1
– JIMMY MARS, Menomonie, WI – 1
– LANCE MATTHEES, Winona, Minn. – 1
– MAX BLAIR, Centreville, Pa. – 1
– RICH NEISER., Fruitport, Mich. – 1
– DONA MARCOULLIER., Houghton Lake, Mich. – 1

Last Chance Showdown Winners (37 Different Drivers)
Rank Driver, Hometown – Wins
1. – BILLY MOYER JR., Batesville, Ark. – 7
2. – CHASE JUNGHANS, Manhattan, Kan. – 4
– CHUB FRANK, Bear Lake, Pa. – 4
– BRIAN SHIRLEY, Chatham, Ill.– 4
5. – FRANK HECKENAST JR., Frankfort, Pa. – 3
6. – JORDAN YAGGY, Rochester, Minn. – 2
– ERIC WELLS, Hazard, Ky.– 2
– DON O’NEAL, Martinsville, Ind. – 2
– MORGAN BAGLEY, Longview, Tex.– 2
10. – CASEY ROBERTS, Toccoa, Ga.– 1
– RICK ECKERT, York, Pa. – 1
– MASON ZEIGLER, Chalk Hill, Pa. – 1
– MARK WHITENER, Middleburg, Fla. – 1
– KYLE BRONSON, Brandon, Fla. – 1
– DENNIS FRANKLIN, Gaffney, S.C. – 1
– BILLY OGLE, JR., Knoxville, Tenn. – 1
– STEVE FRANCIS, Bowling Green, Ky. – 1
– R.J. CONLEY, Wheelersburg, Ohio – 1
– KYLE THOMAS, Pennsboro, W.V. – 1
– MIKE BENEDUM, Salem, W.V. – 1
– DAVID ZONA, Montrose, Pa. – 1
– TYLER ERB, New Waverly, Tex. – 1
– JARED MILEY, Pittsburg, Pa. – 1
– DARRELL LANIGAN, Union, Ky. – 1
– MIKE BENEDUM, Salem, W.V. – 1
– GARY HUNT, Franklin Grove, Ill. – 1
– TYLER BRUENING, Decorah, Iowa – 1
– JAKE O’NEIL, Tucson, Ariz. – 1
– MIKE MULLEN, Seymour, Wisc. – 1
– RICKY ELLIOT, Seaford, Del. – 1
– JASON MILLER, Winchester, Va. – 1
– DAN STONE, Thompson, Pa. – 1
– TYLER HORST, Waynesboro, Pa. – 1
– BRANDON OVERTON, Evans, Ga. – 1
– CURT SPALDING, Watervliet, Mich. – 1
– RICH NEISER., Fruitport, Mich. – 1
– STEVE CASEBOLT, Richmond, Ind. – 1

Feature Winnings (Full Time Drivers)
Rank Driver, Hometown – Winnings
1. – JOSH RICHARDS, Shinnston, W.V. – $308,300
2. – SHANE CLANTON, Zebulon, Ga. – $156,450
3. – BRIAN SHIRLEY, Chatham, Ill. – $89,680
4. – RICK ECKERT, York, Pa. – $91,525
5. – BRANDON OVERTON, Evans, Ga. – $77,625
6. – BILLY MOYER JR., Batesville, AR – $71,970
7. – STEVE CASEBOLT, Richmond, Ind. – $62,390
8. – ERIC WELLS, Hazard, Ky. – $62,065
9. – CHUB FRANK, Bear Lake, Pa. – $61,065
10. – FRANK HECKENAST JR., Frankfort, Ill. – $54,060
11. – MORGAN BAGLEY, Longview, Tex. – $47,300
12. – TYLER ERB, New Waverly, Tex. – $37,465
13. – CHASE JUNGHANS, Manhattan, Kan. – $34,975
14. – BOOM BRIGGS, Bear Lake, Pa. – $24,220
15. – JOEY COULTER, Moorseville, N.C. – $21,750

2016 World of Outlaws Craftsman® Late Model Series Schedule & Winners
No. / Day, Date / Track / Location / Winner (Number of Wins in 2016)
1. Fri., Feb. 12 / Screven Motor Speedway / Sylvania, Ga. / Shane Clanton (1)
2. Sat., Feb. 13 / Screven Motor Speedway / Sylvania, Ga. / Rick Eckert (1)
3. Thurs., Feb. 18 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barbersville, Fla. / Josh Richards (1)
4. Fri., Feb. 19 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barbersville, Fla. / Josh Richards (2)
5. Sat., Feb. 20 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barbersville, Fla. / Shane Clanton (2)
6. Sat., April 2 / Farmer City Raceway / Farmer City, Ill. / Josh Richards (3)
7. Sun., April 3 / Farmer City Raceway / Farmer City, Ill. / Josh Richards (4)
8. Fri., April 8 / Duck River Raceway Park / Wheel, Tenn. / Dale McDowell (1)
9. Fri., April 29 / Carolina Speedway / Gastonia, N.C. / Josh Richards (5)
10. Sat., April 30 / Fayetteville Motor Speedway / Fayetteville, N.C. / Brian Shirley (1)
11. Fri., May 6 / Ponderosa Speedway / Junction City, Ky. / Shane Clanton (3)
12. Sat., May 7 / Smoky Mountain Speedway / Maryville, Tenn. / Scott Bloomquist (1)
13. Fri., May 27 / Moler Raceway Park / Williamsburg, Ohio / Shane Clanton (4)
14. Sat., May 28 / Tyler County Speedway / Middlebourne, W.V. / Josh Richards (6)
15. Sun., May 29 / Tyler County Speedway / Middlebourne, W.V. / Tim Dohm (1)
16. Tues., June 21 / Weedsport Speedway / Weedsport, N.Y. / Josh Richards (7)
17. Fri., June 23 / Lernerville Speedway / Sarver, Pa. / Josh Richards (8)
18. Sat., June 25 / Lernerville Speedway / Sarver, Pa. / Brandon Overton (1)
19. Sat., June 25 / Lernerville Speedway / Sarver, Pa. / Scott Bloomquist (2)
20. Thurs., June 30 / Rockford Speedway / Loves Park, Ill. / Brian Shirley (2)
21. Wed., July 7 / Hamilton County Speedway / Webster City, Iowa / Brian Shirley (3)
22. Thurs., July 8 / Mason City Motor Speedway / Mason City, Iowa / Shane Clanton (5)
23. Fri., July 9 / Deer Creek Speedway / Spring Valley, Minn. / Josh Richards (9)
24. Wed., July 13 / Ogilvie Raceway / Ogilvie, Minn. / Josh Richards (10)
25. Thurs., July 28 / Quincy Raceways / Quincy, Ill. / Shane Clanton (6)
26. Sat., July 30 / Fairbury American Legion Speedway / Fairbury, Ill. / Josh Richards (11)
27. Tues., August 2 / Shawano Speedway / Shawano, Wisc. / Shane Clanton (7)
28. Thurs., August 4 / Cedar Lake Speedway / New Richmond, Wisc. / Josh Richards (12)
29. Sat., August 6 / Cedar Lake Speedway / New Richmond, Wisc. / Josh Richards (13)
30. Thurs., August 11 / Delaware International Speedway / Delmar, Del. / Josh Richards (14)
31. Fri., August 12 / Potomac Speedway / Budd’s Creek, Md. / Josh Richards (15)
32. Sat., August 13 / Winchester Speedway / Winchester Va. / Billy Moyer Jr. (1)
33. Sun., August 14 / Eriez Speedway / Erie, Pa. / Josh Richards (16)
34. Fri, August 26/ Merritt Speedway / Lake City, Mich. / Eric Spangler (1)
35. Sun, August 28 / Merritt Speedway / Lake City, Mich. / Josh Richards (17)

The World of Outlaws Craftsman® Late Model Series is brought to fans across the country by many important sponsors and partners, including: Arizona Sport Shirts (Official Apparel Company), Bad Boy Off Road (Official Side-by-Side Vehicle), Craftsman (Official Tool), Hoosier Racing Tire (Official Tire), Morton Buildings (Official Building), Sears (Official Home Store), The Kenny Wallace Dirt Racing Experience (Official Racing Experience, VP Racing Fuels (Official Racing Fuel) and DirtonDirt.com (Hard Charger Award); in addition to contingency sponsors, including: Cometic Gasket, Comp Cams, Edelbrock, JE Pistons, JRI Shocks, MSD, Penske Shocks, QA1, QuarterMaster, Superflow Dynos and Wrisco Aluminum; along with manufacturer sponsors, including: Capital Race Cars, Integra Shocks, Impact Racing Products, Intercomp, Racing Electronics, Rocket Chassis and TNT Rescue.