JoshRichards
2026 Season (Feature Only)
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One of the most accomplished drivers in World of Outlaws Late Models history, Josh Richards cemented his decorated legacy in dirt Late Model racing with "The Most Powerful Late Models on the Planet."
On top of four World of Outlaws Late Models championships from 2009, 2010, 2013, and 2016, "Kid Rocket" holds the title for second-most Series wins with 78 and crown jewel victories in the Prairie Dirt Classic, Gopher 50, USA Nationals, and the Dirt Track World Championship.
After retiring in 2022, Richards made his hall of fame legacy with 506 starts with the World of Outlaws, the record for most Quick Time Awards with 58, 190 Heat Race wins, and holds a tie with Brandon Sheppard for most Feature wins in a season with 18.
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2026 Stats
| Date | Track | Start | Finish | # | Laps | Led | Money | Points | Status |
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Career Stats
| Year | Starts | Wins | Top 5 | Top 10 | Laps Led | Avg Start | Avg Finish | Winnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 40 | 0 | 4 | 14 | 0 | 17.0 | 14.2 | $69,970 |
| 2021 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 12.6 | 13.9 | $3,200 |
| 2020 | 9 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 10.0 | 7.9 | $1,000 |
| 2019 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 9.3 | 10.5 | $0 |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 3.0 | $0 |
| Career | 71 | 1 | 13 | 35 | 0 | 14.1 | 12.7 | $74,170 |
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