DAVENPORT DOMINANCE: Sheppard takes night two of the Quad Cities 150

Former Major League Baseball Pitcher Lefty Gomez once said, “I’d rather be lucky than good.” For three-time and defending champion Brandon Sheppard, why not both?

The New Berlin, IL driver, drew the outside pole and took advantage of his starting position to cruise to his seventh win of the season Friday night at Davenport Speedway.

Sheppard wasted no time getting the lead, using his momentum to blast around Jason Feger on the top of the racetrack. It’s a move the “Rocket Shepp” needed to make quickly, as the track started taking rubber near the halfway point.

“[Starting second] was definitely key tonight for sure,” Sheppard said. “We had a really good car for the slick before it rubbered, so that makes me feel good for [Saturday].”

Sheppard’s win is the 76th World of Outlaws triumph of his career and third trip to Victory Lane in the last six races. He’s also won three of the previous four Series events at Davenport Speedway.

Sheppard stated his crew is starting to hit a stride, even as they are trying different setups to better the Rocket1 race team.

“My guys have been just working their butts off on this thing, getting it going good for me,” Sheppard said. “We’re hit and miss some nights, but we’re doing a lot of trial and error and trying to fine-tune this thing in and get it figured back out again.”

Bobby Pierce finished in the runner-up spot for the second consecutive night and had a chance at the lead toward the end. The Oakwood, IL driver stuck his nose underneath Sheppard but backed out of it when he realized he couldn’t make the pass.

“I didn’t want to try anything crazy,” Pierce said. “When you dip down on that rubber line, you’re kind of in a death slide. If I had a really clear shot, maybe, but it’s very unlikely to do that in the rubber, so you kind of hang on to your spot.”

Pierce, who started fourth, made a move on an early restart to get to second. Like Sheppard, the “Smooth Operator” found an open lane on the outside.

“I was unlucky with the draw, but I was lucky with that caution coming out,” Pierce said. “[Chris Madden] did the best thing he could’ve done for me and dive down to that middle. I knew the top was good for me, so I just found it out and basically rolled to second.”

Devin Moran backed up his win on Thursday with a third-place finish. The Dresden, OH driver felt he had a good car again, but was limited to how far he could go.

“I felt like my [Longhorn] chassis was really good; I just couldn’t get any further than third,” Moran said.

Feger crossed the line fourth, and Chris Madden rounded out the top five.

Brandon Sheppard put himself in position for luck to go his way by qualifying well and winning his Drydene Heat Race. If the “Rocket Shepp” can be “good” again on Saturday, a little luck could lead him to $30,000 and put him one step away from World of Outlaws history.

Up Next: The World of Outlaws Morton Buildings Late Models return to Davenport Speedway on Saturday, Aug. 28, for the final night of the Quad Cities 150 presented by Hoker Trucking.

Here are the top six in points entering Saturday’s event:

1. Devin Moran
2. Brandon Sheppard
3. Bobby Pierce
4. Chris Madden
5. Cade Dillard
6. Frank Heckenast Jr.

Morton Buildings Feature (40 Laps)-1. 1-Brandon Sheppard [2][$10,000]; 2. 32P-Bobby Pierce [4][$6,000]; 3. 9-Devin Moran [8][$3,500]; 4. 25-Jason Feger [1][$2,800]; 5. 44-Chris Madden [3][$2,500]; 6. 97-Cade Dillard [7][$2,300]; 7. 28M-Jimmy Mars [5][$2,200]; 8. 99JR-Frank Heckenast [6][$2,100]; 9. 0-Nick Hoffman [12][$2,050]; 10. 18-Shannon Babb [9][$2,000]; 11. 19R-Ryan Gustin [14][$1,600]; 12. 32-Chris Simpson [20][$1,400]; 13. 7-Ricky Weiss [22][$1,200]; 14. 99B-Boom Briggs [11][$1,100]; 15. 3S-Brian Shirley [10][$1,050]; 16. B1-Brent Larson [15][$1,000]; 17. 41-Jeremiah Hurst [16][$1,000]; 18. 16-Tyler Bruening [18][$1,000]; 19. 59-Garrett Alberson [24][$1,000]; 20. 28-Dennis Erb [17][$1,000]; 21. 15K-Justin Kay [21][$1,000]; 22. 19G-Richie Gustin [19][$1,000]; 23. 29-Spencer Diercks [13][$1,000]; 24. 49-Jake Timm [23][$1,000] Hard Charger: 7-Ricky Weiss[+9]

Qualifying Flight-A –1. 1-Brandon Sheppard, 13.842; 2. 25-Jason Feger, 13.878; 3. 18-Shannon Babb, 13.911; 4. 99JR-Frank Heckenast, 13.998; 5. 28M-Jimmy Mars, 14.035; 6. 28-Dennis Erb, 14.092; 7. 29-Spencer Diercks, 14.193; 8. 99-Brian Harris, 14.334; 9. 30-Todd Cooney, 14.402; 10. 19G-Richie Gustin, 14.407; 11. 15K-Justin Kay, 14.423; 12. 99B-Boom Briggs, 14.452; 13. 49-Jake Timm, 14.511; 14. B1-Brent Larson, 14.542; 15. 90-Lance Matthees, 14.572; 16. 22-Daniel Hilsabeck, 14.661; 17. 51-Matt Furman, 14.782; 18. 44W-David Webster, 15.071

Qualifying Flight-B-1. 44-Chris Madden, 13.784; 2. 9-Devin Moran, 13.806; 3. 97-Cade Dillard, 13.86; 4. 32P-Bobby Pierce, 13.874; 5. 19R-Ryan Gustin, 13.932; 6. 21-Billy Moyer, 13.944; 7. 3S-Brian Shirley, 14.029; 8. 59-Garrett Alberson, 14.083; 9. 32-Chris Simpson, 14.099; 10. 0-Nick Hoffman, 14.105; 11. 16-Tyler Bruening, 14.215; 12. 7-Ricky Weiss, 14.257; 13. 27-Rayce McCord, 14.391; 14. 41-Jeremiah Hurst, 14.411; 15. 10-Paul Parker, 14.507; 16. 55-Chris Kratzer, 15.438; 17. 91-Michael Guldenpfennig, 16.902; DNS. 17-Tim Simpson, NT

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Quad Cities 150 presented by Hoker Trucking
August 26, 2021 to August 28, 2021
Davenport Speedway
2815 W Locust St
Davenport, IA 

Event Description
The World of Outlaw Morton Buildings Late Models invade Iowa for the Quad Cities 150 at Davenport Speedway.

Series Racing
World of Outlaws Late Model Series

Late Model Track Record
13.207 seconds by Bobby Pierce on 8/25/22

To Win Amount
$10,000.00

Total Purse
$208,600.00

Feature Laps Length
40

Event Schedule
Thursday August 26, 2021
2:00 PM Pit pass sales open
5:00 PM Front gates open
5:00 PM Ticket booth open
6:00 PM Drivers Meeting
6:30 PM World of Outlaws Morton Buildings Late Model Hot Laps
IMCA Sport Mod Hot Laps
World of Outlaws Morton Buildings Late Model Qualifying – 2 Cars / 2 Laps
IMCA Modifieds Hot Laps
Opening Ceremonies
World of Outlaws Morton Buildings Late Model Heats – 10 Laps
IMCA Sport Mod Heats – 8 Laps
IMCA Modified Heats – 8 Laps
World of Outlaws Morton Buildings Late Model Redraw
World of Outlaws Morton Buildings Late Model LCS – 10 Laps
IMCA Sport Mod LCS – 8 Laps (if needed)
IMCA Modified LCS – 8 Laps (if needed)
World of Outlaws Morton Buildings Late Model Feature – 40 Laps $10,000 to win
IMCA Sport Mod Feature – 15 Laps
IMCA Modified Feature – 20 Laps
Post Race Concert- Dirt Road Rockers
Friday August 27, 2021
2:00 PM Pit pass sales open
5:00 PM Front gates open
5:00 PM Ticket booth open
6:00 PM Drivers Meeting
6:30 PM World of Outlaws Morton Buildings Late Model Hot Laps
IMCA Modifieds Hot Laps
World of Outlaws Morton Buildings Late Model Qualifying – 2 Cars / 2 Laps
IMCA Sport Mod Hot Laps
Opening Ceremonies
World of Outlaws Morton Buildings Late Model Heats – 10 Laps
IMCA Modified Heats – 8 Laps
IMCA Sport Mod Heats – 8 Laps
World of Outlaws Morton Buildings Late Model Redraw
World of Outlaws Morton Buildings Late Model LCS – 10 Laps
IMCA Modified LCS – 8 Laps (if needed)
IMCA Sport Mod LCS – 8 Laps (if needed)
World of Outlaws Morton Buildings Late Model Feature – 40 Laps $10,000 to win
IMCA Modified Feature – 20 Laps
IMCA Sport Mod Feature – 15 Laps
Post Race Concert- Just Cuz
Saturday August 28, 2021
Noon QC GearHeads Drive-In Car Show
1:00 PM 4-CITY Cornhole Tournament
2:00 PM Pit pass sales open
4:00 PM Front gates open
4:00 PM Ticket booth open
4:30 PM Driver Autograph Session
6:00 PM Drivers Meeting
IMCA Sport Mod Hot Laps
World of Outlaws Morton Buildings Late Model Hot Laps
IMCA Modifieds Hot Laps
Opening Ceremonies
World of Outlaws Morton Buildings Late Model Heats – 10 Laps
IMCA Sport Mod Heats – 8 Laps
IMCA Modified Heats – 8 Laps
World of Outlaws Morton Buildings Late Model Redraw
World of Outlaws Morton Buildings Late Model LCS – 10 Laps
IMCA Sport Mod LCS – 8 Laps (if needed)
IMCA Modified LCS – 8 Laps (if needed)
World of Outlaws Morton Buildings Late Model Feature – 70 Laps $30,000 to win
IMCA Sport Mod Feature – 15 Laps
IMCA Modified Feature – 20 Laps
Post Race Concert- Bad Hair
*All times Central

Sponsors
Hoker Trucking

Options And Prices
General Admission Grandstands
3-Day: $90 (Thursday-Saturday)
2-Day: $70 (Friday-Saturday)
Thursday: $30
Friday: $35
Saturday: $40
Kids: 12-under: FREE
Vehicle parking in the pit area: $30 for the week
ATV /Golf Cart passes: $30 for the week

Pit Pass Price
3-Day Pit: $100 2-day: $80 Thursday $35 Friday: $40 Saturday: $45

Parking Cost
free

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

Camping Cost
No reservations are being taken. First come, first serve. Fees will be collected upon arrival. Tent Camping - $60 for three days, $20 extra if arriving on Wednesday. Dry Camping - $90 for three days, $30 extra if arriving on Wednesday. Hook Ups - $150 for three days, $50 extra if arriving on Wednesday.

To Win Amount
$10,000.00

Total Purse
$208,600.00

Type of Grandstand
Bleachers

Stadium Seating
Stadium seats are not allowed

Handicapped Seating
Front Row

Handicapped Parking
Front gate

Pit Age Limit
none

Personal Coolers
Coolers are prohibited.

ATMs
1

Credit Card Use
Ticket Window

Alcohol Sales
No alcohol is allowed. Beer is available for purchase.

Smoking Policy
No smoking in the grandstands

Family Section
N/A

Parking Cost
free

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

Camping Cost
No reservations are being taken. First come, first serve. Fees will be collected upon arrival. Tent Camping - $60 for three days, $20 extra if arriving on Wednesday. Dry Camping - $90 for three days, $30 extra if arriving on Wednesday. Hook Ups - $150 for three days, $50 extra if arriving on Wednesday.

Closest Airport
Moline

Other Airport
Mt. Joy

Davenport Speedway
2815 W Locust St
Davenport, IA 

Track Phone
(563) 349-5044

Ticket Phone
(844) 347-8849

Track Email
[email protected]

Track Size & Type
0.250;

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

Competitor Info
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
28-31 Entries = A/B Group Qualifying | Four Heats | Top 4 Transfer | Top 2 from each heat redraw |One LCS | Top 6 Transfer
32-47 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

Thursday & Friday Program:
Event Payout: 40 Laps
1. $10,000; 2. $6,000; 3. $3,500; 4. $2,800; 5. $2,500; 6. $2,300; 7. $2,200; 8. $2,100; 9. $2,050; 10. $2,000; 11.$1,600; 12. $1,400; 13. $1,200; 14. $1,100; 15. $1,050; 16. $1,000; 17. $1,000; 18. $1,000; 19. $1,000; 20. $1,000; 21. $1,000; 22. $1,000; 23. $1,000; 24. $1,000 Tow Money: $110 - MUST start LCS in order to receive Tow Money

Saturday Program:Event Payout: 70 Laps
1. $30,000; 2. $15,000; 3. $7,000; 4. $6,000; 5. $5,000; 6. $4,500; 7. $4,000; 8. $3,500; 9. $3,000; 10. $2,500; 11.$2,300; 12. $2,200; 13. $2,100; 14. $2,000; 15. $1,800; 16. $1,700; 17. $1,600; 18. $1,550; 19. $1,500; 20. $1,500; 21. $1,500; 22. $1,500; 23. $1,500; 24. $1,500 Tow Money: $110 - MUST start LCS in order to receive Tow Money

Technical & Safety Rules:
GENERAL RULES: Under the guidelines of Chapter 1
TECHNICAL & SAFETY RULES: Under the guidelines of Chapter 3
Weight Rule is 2350. Pound per lap burn off in the Feature event ONLY

Tire Rule:
(Hoosier Tire: LM-40 on RF, LR, RR Only) (LF- Open Tire) {Grooving and Siping is Allowed}
*Thursday and Friday after qualifying you must run on the same tire all night long. Saturday you may change (3) tires for the Feature.*