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World of Outlaws USA Nationals
Cedar Lake Speedway | New Richmond, WI
Friday, August 02, 2024
Race Recap  

REAPER’S BARNBURNER: Ryan Gustin Wins Friday Night Feature at Cedar Lake Speedway 

“The Reaper” bests Brandon Sheppard and Jonathan Davenport amongst a sea of traffic around the 3/8-mile track

 

Ryan Gustin continues to win in a spectacular fashion with the World of Outlaws CASE Construction Equipment Late Models in 2024.

The Marshalltown, IA driver closed out a doubleheader Friday for the 37th Annual USA Nationals at Cedar Lake Speedway by triumphing in a duel between four-time Series champion Brandon Sheppard and Jonathan Davenport.

Davenport began the night with the early lead while multiple championship contenders suffered issues. Bobby Pierce and Cade Dillard collided off Turn 4, and then Nick Hoffman suffered a flat right rear tire under the same caution while running third.

When the restart ensued, Davenport hopped out to the lead while Sheppard and Chatham, IL driver Brian Shirley worked to close the gap on the driver of the No. 49 Nutrien Ag Solutions Late Model with traffic in sight of the three drivers.

Then, Gustin came into the picture after gathering a charge from his ninth-place starting spot in the Feature to climb his way up toward the three drivers with 10 laps to go.

While Sheppard got by Davenport for the lead, Gustin worked his way around Shirley to create a three-horse battle for the Friday night win.

Using the lapped traffic to his advantage, Gustin slid by Davenport with five laps to go, then got creative, making an opening in traffic to craft a clear lane for the driver of the No.19R Todd Cooney Racing machine to battle Sheppard for the win.

Using a mix of the low lane, then crossing high to cut Sheppard out of leading, Gustin took the lead with two laps to go while the drivers continued to try anything left on the track to solidify their chance of winning.

As the checkered flag flew on the second Feature race of the day, “The Reaper” earned his third World of Outlaws CASE Late Models win of the 2024 season through trials and tribulations that he’ll have to face again to win $50,000 on Saturday night.

“I didn’t want to enter wherever they were,” Gustin said. “When one went high and one went low, I’d go right through the middle and hoped the lapped cars held them up enough. I noticed we closed in quick once the lapped traffic hit, and just not try to stuff it in the fence.

“Tonight was a big Dash race for us, I don’t you’re gonna see that type of pace early (Saturday) night, but you gotta be there for the last 25 laps. The fans are in for a hell of a show, and I can’t wait to get going.”

While Sheppard wanted to finish the night with his fourth Series win of the 2024 season on Friday, the gasser of the No. B5 Dude Wipes Sheppard Riggs Racing Longhorn Factory Team Late Model extended the points gap between himself and Hoffman to 48 points entering Saturday night’s $50,000-to-win showdown at Cedar Lake.

“We got a good balance under our car,” Sheppard said. “We just gotta do the best we can to make the right judgement calls. Hopefully, we have a good setup for (Saturday) to keep it consistent. Definitely let one slip away there. We’re thinking about the points, but you wanna win these races at the end of the day. We get to learn from our mistakes tonight and go try again (on Saturday).”

Davenport finished the night with a third-place result – his first Series podium since 2022 at The Dirt Track at Charlotte. “Superman” had to adjust to new track conditions at the New Richmond, WI track as he goes for a prestigious fourth eagle trophy on Saturday night.

“A lot of the traffic was high or low, and the middle was rough for us,” Davenport said. “We were all trying to find the holes to get through. I thought I had good pace there, but they caught me faster than I realized. Those guys came through and showed me where I needed to be, and I couldn’t get back in front of them in time. We learned a lot about our car and about the racetrack. It’s definitely a different Cedar Lake than what I’m accustomed to, but we’ll take it in stride and be a little bit better (Saturday).”

Shirley brought home a fourth-place finish, and Martinsville, IN driver Ricky Thornton Jr. wrapped up the top five from Friday night’s Feature.

With the two Feature races complete, the top-16 locked into Saturday night’s $50,000 USA Nationals finale at Cedar Lake.

Those drivers include: Jonathan Davenport, Brandon Sheppard, Bobby Pierce, Tim McCreadie, Brian Shirley, Nick Hoffman, Ryan Gustin, Kyle Bronson, Garrett Smith, Ricky Thornton Jr, Dustin Sorensen, Brent Larson, Hudson O’Neal, Jason Feger, Ethan Dotson, and Cade Dillard.

RECAP NOTES:

Dirt King Simulator Hottest Hot Lap: Brian Shirley

Simpson Quick Time Award: Jonathan Davenport

Heat Race Winners: Jonathan Davenport, Brian Shirley, Bobby Pierce, Nick Hoffman, Garrett Smith, Brandon Sheppard

Last Chance Showdown Winners: Chase Junghans, Tyler Erb

Bilstein Pole Award: Jonathan Davenport

Fox Factory Hard Charger Award: Cody Overton (+15)

FANS Fund Dash Winner: Ricky Weiss

Up Next: The World of Outlaws CASE Late Models cap the crown jewel weekend at Cedar Lake Speedway with the USA Nationals finale on Saturday, August 3. The night will begin with Last Chance Showdowns and two split Dash races to set the lineup for the top-16 cars locked in. Then, it’s the 100-lap Feature worth a $50,000 payday to the crown jewel champion.

Off the track, there will be a cornhole tournament for race fans to participate in at the Cedar Lake Arena at 2:00 p.m. CT, and a driver autograph session at 4:30 p.m. before Saturday’s racing program commences.

If you can’t make it to the track, watch every lap live on DIRTVision.

CASE Late Model Feature (25 Laps): 1. 19R-Ryan Gustin[9]; 2. B5-Brandon Sheppard[2]; 3. 49-Jonathan Davenport[1]; 4. 3S-Brian Shirley[4]; 5. 20RT-Ricky Thornton Jr[13]; 6. 19-Dustin Sorensen[11]; 7. 71-Hudson O’Neal[14]; 8. 10-Garrett Smith[5]; 9. 74X-Ethan Dotson[12]; 10. 25-Jason Feger[10]; 11. 97JR-Cody Overton[26]; 12. 18C-Chase Junghans[19]; 13. 40B-Kyle Bronson[23]; 14. 18-Shannon Babb[17]; 15. 9-Nick Hoffman[3]; 16. 97-Cade Dillard[8]; 17. 32-Bobby Pierce[6]; 18. 16-Tyler Bruening[18]; 19. 1T-Tyler Erb[20]; 20. 57-Mike Marlar[22]; 21. 1-Tim McCreadie[7]; 22. 77-Jordan Yaggy[21]; 23. 28-Dennis Erb Jr[24]; 24. B1-Brent Larson[25]; 25. 31-Kye Blight[16]; 26. 22*-Max McLaughlin[15]

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Results  
Feature Results
POSStart+/-#DriverLapsBehindLedStatusPointsMoney
19+819RRyan Gustin 250.0002Running150$6,000
220B5Brandon Sheppard 25-0.5416Running146$3,000
31-249Jonathan Davenport 25-1.32518Running144$2,200
4403SBrian Shirley 25-3.427Running142$1,750
513+820RTRicky Thornton Jr.25-3.757Running140$1,500
611+519Dustin Sorensen 25-4.651Running138$1,400
714+771Hudson O'Neal 25-5.310Running136$1,300
85-310Garrett Smith 25-6.705Running134$1,200
912+374XEthan Dotson 25-7.688Running132$1,100
1010025Jason Feger 25-8.214Running130$1,000
1126+1597JRCody Overton 25-10.099Running128$900
1219+718CChase Junghans 25-10.753Running126$850
1323+1040BKyle Bronson 25-11.372Running124$800
1417+318Shannon Babb 25-11.557Running122$775
153-129Nick Hoffman 25-11.871Running120$750
168-897Cade Dillard 25-12.080Running118$700
176-1132Bobby Pierce 25-12.884Running116$660
1818016Tyler Bruening 25-12.886Running114$640
1920+11TTyler Erb 25-15.095Running112$620
2022+257Mike Marlar 25-15.175Running110$600
217-141Tim McCreadie 24-1 LapsRunning108$600
2221-177Jordan Yaggy 24-1 LapsRunning106$600
2324+128Dennis Erb Jr24-1 LapsRunning104$600
2425+1B1Brent Larson 24-1 LapsRunning104$600
2516-931Kye Blight 24-1 LapsRunning104$600
2615-1122*Max McLaughlin 5-20 LapsDNF104$600
FOX Factory Hard Charger: Cody Overton
Last Chance Showdown 1 Results
POSStart+/-#DriverLapsBehindLedStatusPointsMoney
15+418CChase Junghans 100.0004Running0$0
23+177Jordan Yaggy 10-1.3063Running0$0
38+597JRCody Overton 10-1.579Running0$0
42-228MSam Mars 10-2.5563Running100$110
57+24GBob Gardner 10-3.030Running100$110
64-255CChad Mahder 10-4.006Running100$110
711+411HLance Hofer 10-4.735Running100$110
812+490Lance Matthees 10-5.860Running100$110
914+535Parker Foster 10-6.970Running100$110
1010089Mike Spatola 10-7.321Running100$110
1115+411TTrevor Gundaker 10-8.965Running100$110
121-1140BKyle Bronson 8-2 LapsDNF0$0
1313010PPaul Parker 5-5 LapsDNF100$110
146-820TCTristan Chamberlain 3-7 LapsDNF100$110
159-6B1Brent Larson 3-7 LapsDNF0$0
Last Chance Showdown 2 Results
POSStart+/-#DriverLapsBehindLedStatusPointsMoney
1101TTyler Erb 110.00011Running0$0
26+457Mike Marlar 11-0.377Running0$0
32-11XAaron Marrant 11-1.541Running100$110
45+10Scott Bloomquist 11-1.978Running100$110
54-111Gordy Gundaker 11-2.629Running100$110
67+128Dennis Erb Jr11-3.109Running0$0
78+111GJames Giossi 11-3.547Running100$110
812+4AUS1Joe Chalmers 11-4.023Running100$110
911+29TTim Isenberg 11-4.554Running100$110
109-174Mitch McGrath 11-4.683Running100$110
1114+338Thomas Hunziker 11-5.179Running100$110
123-97Ricky Weiss 9-2 LapsDNF100$110
1310-315Nick Anvelink 0-11 LapsDNS100$110
1413-114RJeff Roth 0-11 LapsDNS100$110
1515014WDustin Walker 0-11 LapsDNS100$110
Heat 1 Results
Pos.Start+/-#DriverLaps CompletedBehindLaps LedStatus
11049Jonathan Davenport 80.0008Running
2201Tim McCreadie 8-2.129Running
33020RTRicky Thornton Jr.8-2.545Running
45+140BKyle Bronson 8-4.525Running
54-155CChad Mahder 8-6.193Running
68+24GBob Gardner 8-7.913Running
76-189Mike Spatola 8-9.368Running
87-110PPaul Parker 3-5 LapsDNF
Heat 2 Results
Pos.Start+/-#DriverLaps CompletedBehindLaps LedStatus
1103SBrian Shirley 80.0008Running
23+119RRyan Gustin 8-0.737Running
32-122*Max McLaughlin 8-2.826Running
45+128MSam Mars 8-3.554Running
54-118CChase Junghans 8-4.902Running
68+297JRCody Overton 8-6.621Running
76-111HLance Hofer 8-9.144Running
87-135Parker Foster 8-15.542Running
Heat 3 Results
Pos.Start+/-#DriverLaps CompletedBehindLaps LedStatus
11032Bobby Pierce 80.0008Running
23+119Dustin Sorensen 8-1.356Running
32-118Shannon Babb 8-3.526Running
45+177Jordan Yaggy 8-5.550Running
54-120TCTristan Chamberlain 8-5.940Running
660B1Brent Larson 8-6.938Running
77090Lance Matthees 8-8.308Running
88011TTrevor Gundaker 8-8.674Running
Heat 4 Results
Pos.Start+/-#DriverLaps CompletedBehindLaps LedStatus
1109Nick Hoffman 80.0008Running
23+197Cade Dillard 8-1.332Running
35+271Hudson O'Neal 8-2.592Running
42-21TTyler Erb 8-3.057Running
54-111Gordy Gundaker 8-4.579Running
66028Dennis Erb Jr8-5.390Running
78+115Nick Anvelink 8-7.956Running
87-114RJeff Roth 4-4 LapsDNF
Heat 5 Results
Pos.Start+/-#DriverLaps CompletedBehindLaps LedStatus
11010Garrett Smith 80.0008Running
22025Jason Feger 8-1.872Running
33031Kye Blight 8-2.677Running
4401XAaron Marrant 8-5.465Running
5500Scott Bloomquist 8-6.064Running
66011GJames Giossi 8-7.800Running
78+19TTim Isenberg 8-8.656Running
87-138Thomas Hunziker 8-9.730Running
Heat 6 Results
Pos.Start+/-#DriverLaps CompletedBehindLaps LedStatus
110B5Brandon Sheppard 80.0006Running
22074XEthan Dotson 8-1.4052Running
34+116Tyler Bruening 8-1.812Running
45+17Ricky Weiss 8-4.565Running
53-257Mike Marlar 8-4.803Running
66074Mitch McGrath 8-6.768Running
770AUS1Joe Chalmers 8-7.342Running
88014WDustin Walker 8-11.793Running
Qualifying Flight 1 Results
POSStartCarDriverHometownTimeDifference
1249Jonathan Davenport Blairsville, GA13.5630.000
2153SBrian Shirley Chatham, IL13.742-0.179
3932Bobby Pierce Oakwood, IL13.764-0.201
441Tim McCreadie Watertown, NY13.861-0.298
5122*Max McLaughlin , 13.875-0.312
61418Shannon Babb Moweaqua, IL13.923-0.360
7320RTRicky Thornton Jr.Adel, IA13.939-0.376
81619RRyan Gustin Marshalltown, IA13.994-0.431
92319Dustin Sorensen Rochester, MN13.999-0.436
10655CChad Mahder Bloomer, WI14.007-0.444
111218CChase Junghans Manhattan, KS14.080-0.517
12520TCTristan Chamberlain Richmond, IN14.133-0.570
13740BKyle Bronson Brandon, FL14.180-0.617
141828MSam Mars Menomonie, WI14.208-0.645
151077Jordan Yaggy Rochester, MN14.286-0.723
162089Mike Spatola Manhattan, IL14.340-0.777
17811HLance Hofer Cochrane, WI14.348-0.785
1811B1Brent Larson Lake Elmo, MN14.372-0.809
191710PPaul Parker Kaukauna, WI14.400-0.837
201335Parker Foster Winona, MN14.629-1.066
212190Lance Matthees Winona, MN14.665-1.102
22244GBob Gardner Washington, IL14.836-1.273
232297JRCody Overton Evans, GA14.837-1.274
241911TTrevor Gundaker St. Charles, MO14.837-1.274
Qualifying Flight 2 Results
POSStartCarDriverHometownTimeDifference
1219Nick Hoffman Mooresville, NC13.8770.000
21810Garrett Smith Eatonton, GA13.940-0.063
37B5Brandon Sheppard New Berlin, IL13.966-0.089
4221TTyler Erb New Waverly, TX14.008-0.131
51425Jason Feger Bloomington, IL14.076-0.199
61374XEthan Dotson Bakersfield, CA14.147-0.270
7397Cade Dillard Robeline, LA14.175-0.298
8631Kye Blight Katanning, WAU14.207-0.330
91757Mike Marlar Winfield, TN14.302-0.425
102411Gordy Gundaker St. Charles, MO14.306-0.429
11121XAaron Marrant Richmond, MO14.400-0.523
12416Tyler Bruening Decorah, IA14.443-0.566
13871Hudson O'Neal Martinsville, IN14.448-0.571
14110Scott Bloomquist Mooresburg, TN14.487-0.610
1527Ricky Weiss Headingley, MB14.547-0.670
16128Dennis Erb JrCarpentersville, IL14.556-0.679
17911GJames Giossi Hudson, WI14.735-0.858
182374Mitch McGrath Waukesha, WI14.806-0.929
191614RJeff Roth Bentonville, AR14.812-0.935
201538Thomas Hunziker Bend, OR14.862-0.985
2120AUS1Joe Chalmers South Yunderup, WAU14.888-1.011
221015Nick Anvelink Bonduel, WI14.900-1.023
2359TTim Isenberg Marshfield, WI14.948-1.071
241914WDustin Walker Polk, MO15.381-1.504
Hot Laps Results
POSStartCarDriverHometownTimeDifference
1153SBrian Shirley Chatham, IL13.1100.000
21619RRyan Gustin Marshalltown, IA13.300-0.190
341Tim McCreadie Watertown, NY13.399-0.289
4249Jonathan Davenport Blairsville, GA13.411-0.301
5932Bobby Pierce Oakwood, IL13.486-0.376
6320RTRicky Thornton Jr.Adel, IA13.491-0.381
71418Shannon Babb Moweaqua, IL13.499-0.389
8459Nick Hoffman Mooresville, NC13.520-0.410
91828MSam Mars Menomonie, WI13.555-0.445
101218CChase Junghans Manhattan, KS13.577-0.467
113774XEthan Dotson Bakersfield, CA13.586-0.476
121077Jordan Yaggy Rochester, MN13.597-0.487
13520TCTristan Chamberlain Richmond, IN13.633-0.523
142319Dustin Sorensen Rochester, MN13.652-0.542
1531B5Brandon Sheppard New Berlin, IL13.677-0.567
162089Mike Spatola Manhattan, IL13.687-0.577
17122*Max McLaughlin , 13.707-0.597
18244GBob Gardner Washington, IL13.719-0.609
19740BKyle Bronson Brandon, FL13.742-0.632
204811Gordy Gundaker St. Charles, MO13.780-0.670
212297JRCody Overton Evans, GA13.837-0.727
224210Garrett Smith Eatonton, GA13.847-0.737
232190Lance Matthees Winona, MN13.865-0.755
241335Parker Foster Winona, MN13.889-0.779
25461TTyler Erb New Waverly, TX13.910-0.800
26350Scott Bloomquist Mooresburg, TN13.978-0.868
27811HLance Hofer Cochrane, WI14.035-0.925
282816Tyler Bruening Decorah, IA14.149-1.039
291710PPaul Parker Kaukauna, WI14.162-1.052
303825Jason Feger Bloomington, IL14.270-1.160
314157Mike Marlar Winfield, TN14.279-1.169
3244AUS1Joe Chalmers South Yunderup, WAU14.323-1.213
33655CChad Mahder Bloomer, WI14.405-1.295
343031Kye Blight Katanning, WAU14.496-1.386
354014RJeff Roth Bentonville, AR14.558-1.448
362528Dennis Erb JrCarpentersville, IL14.579-1.469
373271Hudson O'Neal Martinsville, IN14.619-1.509
382797Cade Dillard Robeline, LA14.651-1.541
393311GJames Giossi Hudson, WI14.662-1.552
40267Ricky Weiss Headingley, MB14.691-1.581
413938Thomas Hunziker Bend, OR14.813-1.703
424774Mitch McGrath Waukesha, WI14.920-1.810
43361XAaron Marrant Richmond, MO14.995-1.885
44299TTim Isenberg Marshfield, WI15.028-1.918
454314WDustin Walker Polk, MO15.214-2.104
463415Nick Anvelink Bonduel, WI15.214-2.104
471911TTrevor Gundaker St. Charles, MO15.214-2.104
4811B1Brent Larson Lake Elmo, MN15.214-2.104
King of the Hill Results
POSStart+/-#DriverLapsBehindLedStatusPointsMoney
1107Ricky Weiss 00.000Running0$0
24+220RTRicky Thornton Jr.0-0.224Running0$0
3300Scott Bloomquist 0-1.339Running0$0
42-225Jason Feger 0-2.170Running0$0
56+14GBob Gardner 0-3.280Running0$0
69+31Tim McCreadie 0-3.912Running0$0
75-211Gordy Gundaker 0-4.231Running0$0
810+274XEthan Dotson 0-5.356Running0$0
98-131Kye Blight 0-5.623Running0$0
107-311TTrevor Gundaker 0-5.886Running0$0
1111010Garrett Smith 0142.401Running0$0
DIRTVision Highlights  
Event Info  

World of Outlaws USA Nationals

Thursday, August 1st to Saturday, August 3rd

Cedar Lake Speedway

2275 County Road CC

New Richmond, WI, 54017

Event Description
The USA Nationals is back as the most powerful Late Models on the planet take on three nights of action at Cedar Lake Speedway. The highly anticipated event will once again pay $50,000-to-win.
Series Racing
World of Outlaws Late Model Series
To Win Amount
$6,000.00

Event Schedule

THURSDAY
2:00 Pit Gates Open
4:00 Grandstand Gates Open
6:30 Hot Laps
7:00 Complete event of $6,000-to-Win World of Outlaw Late Model & Local Late Models.
After race party in the Cedar Lake Arena!

FRIDAY
2:00 Pit Gates Open
4:00 Grandstand Gates Open
8:30 Breakfast served in both restaurants
11:00 or 12:00 Tubing down the Apple River
1:00 Bags Tournament
6:30 Hot Laps
7:00 Complete event of $6,000-to-Win World of Outlaw Late Models & complete show of local Late Models
After race party in the Cedar Lake Arena

SATURDAY
8:30 Breakfast served in both restaurants
11:00 or 12:00 Apple River Tubing
12:30 FansFund Luncheon
2:00 Lawn Mower Racing in Arena
2:00 Pit Gates Open
4:00 Grandstand Gates Open
4:30 Driver Autograph/Meet & Greet
6:30 Hot Laps
7:00 Last Chance Showdowns & 100 lap, $50,000-to-Win USA Nationals and complete event of local Late Models

*All times Central

Ticket Options  
Ticket Phone
(612) 363-0479
Options And Prices

Thursday only at gate $35 Adults, $33 Seniors, $17 Student, $35 Pits
Friday only at gate $40 Adults, $38 Seniors, $20 Students, $40 Pits
Saturday only at gate $45 Adults, $43 Seniors, $22 Students, $45 Pits
Advance Friday / Sat Pass* $85 Adults, $42 Students
Advance Thu/Fri/Sat Pass* $110 Adults, $55 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 Pass Price

Thursday $35
Friday $40
Saturday $45

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

Handicapped Parking Location
Outside the front gate
Camping Availability

Non-electric, onsite, sanitary facility, showers, waste services

Camping Cost
$60 for the Weekend
Frequently Asked Questions  
To Win Amount
$6,000.00
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

Camping Availability

Non-electric, onsite, sanitary facility, showers, waste services

Camping Cost
$60 for the Weekend
Track Info  

Cedar Lake Speedway

2275 County Road CC

New Richmond, WI, 54017

Track Phone
(715) 248-7119
Ticket Phone
(612) 363-0479
Track Size
0.375
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 Info  
Tire Rules

Left Front Tire: Open (Hoosier Only)

Left Rear & Right Front Tire: Hoosier (90) W30, (90) NLMT3

Right Rear Tire: Hoosier (92) W30, (92) NLMT3, (92) NLMT4

** Grooving & Siping will be allowed. **

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