World of Outlaws USA Nationals
Cedar Lake Speedway | New Richmond, WI
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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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

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, 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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