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World of Outlaws USA Nationals
Cedar Lake Speedway | New Richmond, Wisconsin
Saturday, August 03, 2024
Race Recap  

FLY LIKE AN EAGLE: Bobby Pierce Wins Second Consecutive USA Nationals 

The “Smooth Operator” led 55 laps en route to his third crown jewel win of the 2024 World of Outlaws season 

 

Bobby Pierce continues to ride his rail of dominance this summer with the World of Outlaws CASE Construction Equipment Late Models. 

The Oakwood, IL driver held off a plethora of challenges from the top dirt Late Model drivers in the country for his second USA Nationals victory at Cedar Lake Speedway

Pierce started on the front row with Blairsville, GA driver Jonathan Davenport to the drop of the Gorsuch Performance Green Flag in the Feature. Davenport led Lap 1 until the caution flew on Lap 2 for current Series points leader Brandon Sheppard, who suffered mechanical issues under the hood. 

On the next restart, Davenport got out to the lead until Pierce reeled the No. 49 back in a quick manner. On Lap 3, using the bottom line through Turns 1 and 2, Pierce soared by Davenport to take the lead as the gasser of the No. 32 Megan’s Mission Late Model began to find his rhythm around the New Richmond, WI facility. 

Brandon, FL driver Kyle Bronson, who started in seventh at the drop of the green flag, worked his No. 40B up to third as he battled Davenport throughout the Feature for second place while Pierce inflated the gap from the two drivers up to two seconds before catching lapped traffic. 

On the final restart, Pierce jumped out to the lead, but MD3 Rookie of the Year points leader Dustin Sorensen made hay by challenging Bronson for the second spot on the podium at a hometown track. 

Friday night’s Feature winner Ryan Gustin rallied a late charge toward the three drivers with a run around the high side of the track to make it a four-car battle for the win.

“It as nerve-racking not to have eyes on the back of my head,” Pierce said. “Kyle (Bronson) said Dustin was coming good on the top there. It was an awesome race.” 

The Feature was declared official on Lap 56 as massive rainfall found its way to the track surface, cementing Pierce’s 10th World of Outlaws CASE Late Models victory of 2024 and his seventh triumph in eight races. 

“It doesn’t get easier the more races you win,” Pierce said. “That whole race, I started searching (for fresh dirt) on the track about 20 laps in. It’s not a good feeling when you’re looking that early in a long race, and I was hurting my tires bad. After I got out of the car, my right rear (tire) was completely smoked. I knew the rain was coming so I was using them up more than normal. It’s nerve-racking because I knew (Bronson) was there. I just did what I had to do to maintain my position, and it was damn close. We definitely had some luck on our side today. It wasn’t as exciting as the PDC win, but it was exciting in the car. It was tough out there.” 

Bronson finished second to Pierce, marking his second podium finish of the weekend at Cedar Lake and moving the Floridian up to fourth in the Series standings. 

“I felt like we were good,” Bronson said. “I had a really good car. I made a couple of wrong moves there early and I could’ve been there to get (Bobby) at the end. It’s the way it goes sometimes, and we’ll keep building and I’m looking forward to getting to the next races we have coming up.” 

Sorensen, of Rochester, MN, rounded out the top three finishers from Cedar Lake for his second podium of his World of Outlaws CASE Late Models season since the Hoosier Dirt Classic at Brownstown Speedway in June. The MD3 Rookie of the Year points leader extended his gap to 150 points leaving the USA Nationals weekend. 

“I was sitting there in third and saw a couple of lapped cars were running the top,” Sorensen said. “I gave it a shot and it was really good. I was fast through the first two corners, but Bronson was able to get to the bottom through the last two to get back by me. We might have had something for them had we gotten a couple of more laps. 

“We knew this was gonna be tough and a good challenge. We’ve gotten better through the year, and it’s been pretty steady with the gains made. There’s been some bumps and struggles, but this gets me excited for the rest of the year. I want to win one of these races.” 

Gustin, of Marshalltown, IA, finished fourth, and Davenport solidified the night’s top five finishers from the Saturday night finale. 

RECAP NOTES: 

Dirt King Simulator Hottest Hot Lap: Cade Dillard 

Last Chance Showdown Winners: Tyler Bruening, Tyler Erb 

Late Model Dash Winners: Jonathan Davenport, Ricky Thornton Jr. 

Last Chance Qualifier Winner: Sam Mars 

Fox Factory Hard Charger Award: Cade Dillard (+12) 

Up Next: The World of Outlaws CASE Late Models make their final trips to Illinois and Iowa with three tracks in four days, beginning with the Beat The Heat 50 at Highland Speedway (Aug. 14), Spoon River Speedway (Aug. 15), and two nights of the Hawkeye 100 at Maquoketa Speedway (Aug. 16-17). Use code PIERCE32 to get $5 off your ticket to Spoon River and Maquoketa when you buy them here

For more information on the 2024 World of Outlaws CASE Late Models schedule, CLICK HERE

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

CASE Late Model Feature (100 Laps): 1. 32-Bobby Pierce[2]; 2. 40B-Kyle Bronson[7]; 3. 19-Dustin Sorensen[11]; 4. 19R-Ryan Gustin[8]; 5. 49-Jonathan Davenport[1]; 6. 71-Hudson O’Neal[13]; 7. 97-Cade Dillard[19]; 8. 20RT-Ricky Thornton Jr[9]; 9. 1-Tim McCreadie[6]; 10. 3S-Brian Shirley[4]; 11. 28M-Sam Mars[23]; 12. 9-Nick Hoffman[5]; 13. 1T-Tyler Erb[18]; 14. 16-Tyler Bruening[17]; 15. 7-Ricky Weiss[27]; 16. 74X-Ethan Dotson[15]; 17. B1-Brent Larson[12]; 18. 22*-Max McLaughlin[20]; 19. 57-Mike Marlar[21]; 20. 25-Jason Feger[14]; 21. 28-Dennis Erb Jr[25]; 22. 10-Garrett Smith[10]; 23. 0-Scott Bloomquist[28]; 24. 20TC-Tristan Chamberlain[29]; 25. 97JR-Cody Overton[26]; 26. 55C-Chad Mahder[22]; 27. B5-Brandon Sheppard[3]; 28. 11-Gordy Gundaker[24]; 29. 18-Shannon Babb[16] 

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Results  
Feature Results
POSStart+/-#DriverLapsBehindLedStatusPointsMoney
12+132Bobby Pierce 560.00054Running150$50,000
27+540BKyle Bronson 56-0.351Running146$20,000
311+819Dustin Sorensen 56-0.506Running144$10,000
48+419RRyan Gustin 56-0.844Running142$6,000
51-449Jonathan Davenport 56-1.8042Running140$5,000
613+771Hudson O'Neal 56-2.213Running138$4,800
719+1297Cade Dillard 56-3.033Running136$4,600
89+120RTRicky Thornton Jr.56-3.094Running134$4,400
96-31Tim McCreadie 56-3.624Running132$4,200
104-63SBrian Shirley 56-4.316Running130$4,000
1123+1228MSam Mars 56-4.890Running128$3,800
125-79Nick Hoffman 56-5.164Running126$3,600
1318+51TTyler Erb 56-5.805Running124$3,400
1417+316Tyler Bruening 56-6.638Running122$3,350
1527+127Ricky Weiss 56-7.002Running120$3,300
1615-174XEthan Dotson 56-7.954Running118$3,250
1712-5B1Brent Larson 56-7.965Running116$3,200
1820+222*Max McLaughlin 56-8.735Running114$3,150
1921+257Mike Marlar 56-9.772Running112$3,100
2014-625Jason Feger 56-10.200Running110$3,075
2125+428Dennis Erb Jr56-10.505Running108$3,050
2210-1210Garrett Smith 56-11.626Running106$3,025
2328+50Scott Bloomquist 55-1 LapsRunning104$3,010
2429+520TCTristan Chamberlain 55-1 LapsRunning104$110
2526+197JRCody Overton 54-2 LapsRunning104$3,000
2622-455CChad Mahder 43-13 LapsDNF104$3,000
273-24B5Brandon Sheppard 37-19 LapsRunning104$3,000
2824-411Gordy Gundaker 34-22 LapsDNF104$3,000
2916-1318Shannon Babb 18-38 LapsDNF104$3,000
FOX Factory Hard Charger: Cade Dillard
Last Chance Showdown 1 Results
POSStart+/-#DriverLapsBehindLedStatusPointsMoney
13+216Tyler Bruening 100.0005Running0$0
21-197Cade Dillard 10-0.4964Running0$0
34+157Mike Marlar 10-1.292Running0$0
46+297JRCody Overton 10-4.841Running0$0
58+311Gordy Gundaker 10-5.544Running0$0
65-131Kye Blight 10-6.656Running100$1,800
77028Dennis Erb Jr10-7.623Running0$0
811+311HLance Hofer 10-10.186Running100$1,200
910+110PPaul Parker 10-12.852Running100$1,010
1013+320TCTristan Chamberlain 10-13.619Running0$0
1112+1AUS1Joe Chalmers 10-14.852Running100$1,040
1216+411TTrevor Gundaker 10-17.090Running100$1,050
132-1118CChase Junghans 10-20.7781Running100$1,100
1415+135Parker Foster 10-22.992Running100$110
1514-138Thomas Hunziker 8-2 LapsDNF100$110
169-715Nick Anvelink 0-10 LapsDNS100$110
Last Chance Showdown 2 Results
POSStart+/-#DriverLapsBehindLedStatusPointsMoney
12+11TTyler Erb 100.00010Running0$0
21-122*Max McLaughlin 10-1.822Running0$0
34+155CChad Mahder 10-3.721Running0$0
43-17Ricky Weiss 10-4.480Running0$0
58+30Scott Bloomquist 10-4.853Running0$0
67+128MSam Mars 10-5.689Running0$0
75-277Jordan Yaggy 10-6.749Running100$1,600
810+211GJames Giossi 10-7.575Running100$1,400
914+574Mitch McGrath 10-8.045Running100$2,000
109-14GBob Gardner 10-8.738Running100$1,000
1111089Mike Spatola 10-10.908Running100$1,020
1212090Lance Matthees 10-11.565Running100$1,140
136-71XAaron Marrant 10-11.724Running100$110
1416+214WDustin Walker 10-12.314Running100$110
1513-214RJeff Roth 10-13.947Running100$110
1615-19TTim Isenberg 0-10 LapsDNS100$110
Last Chance Qualifiers Results
POSStart+/-#DriverLapsBehindLedStatusPointsMoney
12+128MSam Mars 150.0007Running0$0
21-111Gordy Gundaker 15-0.6928Running0$0
38+574Mitch McGrath 15-2.099Running0$0
43-131Kye Blight 15-2.837Running0$0
54-177Jordan Yaggy 15-3.489Running0$0
66011GJames Giossi 15-4.255Running0$0
75-211HLance Hofer 15-4.688Running0$0
813+518CChase Junghans 15-5.188Running0$0
911+211TTrevor Gundaker 15-5.384Running0$0
109-1AUS1Joe Chalmers 15-6.440Running0$0
1114+390Lance Matthees 15-6.533Running0$0
1212089Mike Spatola 15-6.983Running0$0
137-610PPaul Parker 11-4 LapsDNF0$0
1410-44GBob Gardner 6-9 LapsDNF0$0
Dash 1 Results
POSStart+/-#DriverLapsBehindLedStatusPointsMoney
11049Jonathan Davenport 60.0006Running0$0
23+132Bobby Pierce 6-1.406Running0$0
32-1B5Brandon Sheppard 6-3.587Running0$0
45+13SBrian Shirley 6-4.205Running0$0
56+19Nick Hoffman 6-4.708Running0$0
64-21Tim McCreadie 6-5.330Running0$0
78+140BKyle Bronson 6-5.960Running0$0
87-119RRyan Gustin 6-6.628Running0$0
Dash 2 Results
POSStart+/-#DriverLapsBehindLedStatusPointsMoney
12+120RTRicky Thornton Jr.60.0006Running0$0
21-110Garrett Smith 6-0.378Running0$0
33019Dustin Sorensen 6-1.363Running0$0
440B1Brent Larson 6-2.423Running0$0
55071Hudson O'Neal 6-3.075Running0$0
66025Jason Feger 6-3.531Running0$0
77074XEthan Dotson 6-3.876Running0$0
88018Shannon Babb 6-5.587Running0$0
Non-Qualifier B Results
Pos.Start+/-#DriverLaps CompletedBehindLaps LedStatus
11049Jonathan Davenport 00.000Running
23+132Bobby Pierce 0-1.406Running
32-1B5Brandon Sheppard 0-3.587Running
45+13SBrian Shirley 0-4.205Running
56+19Nick Hoffman 0-4.708Running
64-21Tim McCreadie 0-5.330Running
78+140BKyle Bronson 0-5.960Running
87-119RRyan Gustin 0-6.628Running
Hot Laps Results
POSStartCarDriverHometownTimeDifference
11097Cade Dillard Robeline, LA14.1860.000
21228Dennis Erb JrCarpentersville, IL14.437-0.251
32755CChad Mahder Bloomer, WI14.602-0.416
4291XAaron Marrant Richmond, MO14.745-0.559
5131TTyler Erb New Waverly, TX14.785-0.599
62518CChase Junghans Manhattan, KS14.917-0.731
740Scott Bloomquist Mooresburg, TN14.944-0.758
8477Ricky Weiss Headingley, MB14.972-0.786
9616Tyler Bruening Decorah, IA15.005-0.819
10249TTim Isenberg Marshfield, WI15.055-0.869
113710PPaul Parker Kaukauna, WI15.085-0.899
123028MSam Mars Menomonie, WI15.142-0.956
133571Hudson O'Neal Martinsville, IN15.144-0.958
141811Gordy Gundaker St. Charles, MO15.158-0.972
157AUS1Joe Chalmers South Yunderup, WAU15.172-0.986
161911TTrevor Gundaker St. Charles, MO15.211-1.025
171174XEthan Dotson Bakersfield, CA15.237-1.051
184489Mike Spatola Manhattan, IL15.251-1.065
193697JRCody Overton Evans, GA15.310-1.124
203190Lance Matthees Winona, MN15.343-1.157
21331Kye Blight Katanning, WAU15.389-1.203
22321Tim McCreadie Watertown, NY15.401-1.215
231425Jason Feger Bloomington, IL15.404-1.218
24229Nick Hoffman Mooresville, NC15.411-1.225
253374Mitch McGrath Waukesha, WI15.432-1.246
264210Garrett Smith Eatonton, GA15.432-1.246
273422*Max McLaughlin , 15.435-1.249
284520RTRicky Thornton Jr.Adel, IA15.456-1.270
29540BKyle Bronson Brandon, FL15.476-1.290
3026B1Brent Larson Lake Elmo, MN15.705-1.519
31413SBrian Shirley Chatham, IL15.748-1.562
324877Jordan Yaggy Rochester, MN15.781-1.595
332019RRyan Gustin Marshalltown, IA15.832-1.646
342857Mike Marlar Winfield, TN15.870-1.684
35949Jonathan Davenport Blairsville, GA15.907-1.721
363832Bobby Pierce Oakwood, IL15.907-1.721
37218Shannon Babb Moweaqua, IL15.994-1.808
382338Thomas Hunziker Bend, OR16.237-2.051
391711GJames Giossi Hudson, WI16.331-2.145
402111HLance Hofer Cochrane, WI16.373-2.187
41115Nick Anvelink Bonduel, WI16.373-2.187
42820TCTristan Chamberlain Richmond, IN16.373-2.187
431535Parker Foster Winona, MN16.373-2.187
44164GBob Gardner Washington, IL16.373-2.187
453914RJeff Roth Bentonville, AR16.373-2.187
4640B5Brandon Sheppard New Berlin, IL16.373-2.187
474319Dustin Sorensen Rochester, MN16.373-2.187
484614WDustin Walker Polk, MO16.373-2.187
King of the Hill Results
POSStart+/-#DriverLapsBehindLedStatusPointsMoney
12+128MSam Mars 00.000Running0$0
21-111Gordy Gundaker 0-0.692Running0$0
38+574Mitch McGrath 0-2.099Running0$0
43-131Kye Blight 0-2.837Running0$0
54-177Jordan Yaggy 0-3.489Running0$0
66011GJames Giossi 0-4.255Running0$0
75-211HLance Hofer 0-4.688Running0$0
813+518CChase Junghans 0-5.188Running0$0
911+211TTrevor Gundaker 0-5.384Running0$0
109-1AUS1Joe Chalmers 0-6.440Running0$0
1114+390Lance Matthees 0-6.533Running0$0
1212089Mike Spatola 0-6.983Running0$0
137-610PPaul Parker 0149.534Running0$0
1410-44GBob Gardner 0230.748Running0$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, Wisconsin 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
$50,000.00

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
$50,000.00

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, Wisconsin 54017 

Track Phone
(715) 248-7119

Ticket Phone
(612) 363-0479

Track Email
[email protected]

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

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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