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WALTON, KY (August 8, 2026) – Josh Rice finally sealed the deal Saturday night, capturing the biggest win of his career at his home track with a victory in the 44th Annual Sunoco Race Fuels North/South 100 Presented by Lucas Oil at Florence Speedway. Rice earned a career-high $75,000 before a packed grandstand.

 

Rice and Jonathan Davenport endured a wild, lead-swapping duel, with Rice leading the final two laps to earn the victory at the track where he began his career in an open-wheel modified.

 

Luke Morey, making his first North-South 100 start, finished third, followed by Devin Moran and Brandon Overton.

 

Dan Ebert took the lead at the start and paced the first seven laps before Davenport took over the top spot. On a lap 11 restart, Ebert’s driveline broke, causing him to slow coming off turn four and triggering a 15-car pileup. The incident eliminated LOLMDS championship points leader Brandon Sheppard and Bobby Pierce, who was seeking his fourth consecutive North-South 100 victory.

 

After a lengthy cleanup, Davenport maintained the lead until lap 25, when Kyle Bronson took over the top spot. Bronson and Davenport were battling for the race lead when the two made contact coming off turn two, sending Davenport spinning into the inside berm.

 

Bronson then led until lap 62, when Devin Moran took over. Moran held the lead until Davenport, who had pitted for repairs following the lap 51 incident, charged back to the front. Davenport’s lead was short-lived, as Moran regained the top spot on lap 85. Davenport answered immediately, passing Moran to retake the lead on lap 86.

 

Davenport held the lead until Rice charged from fourth and caught him as the duo raced to the white flag. Rice took the lead off turn four, then lost it between turns three and four after getting into the wall on the final lap. He drove back underneath Davenport to take the checkered flag.

 

In Wieland Victory Lane for the fifth time in his career, the current O’Reilly Auto Parts Rookie-of-the-Year points leader reflected on the victory.

 

“I am a frickin’ North-South 100 winner. We put on four different tires, wrecked three different times and we had a Daytona 500 crash on the front stretch. It worked out and I didn’t even know I had a left front. I had about six pep talks when I pitted. I am speechless. What just happened? I can’t thank my dad and mom enough for everything. We have made a mess of this race so many times. I just can’t thank my sponsors enough throughout the years, and just everybody who stuck by me. All of my guys, all of my family and friends are here. It’s incredible,” said the Crittenden, Kentucky, racer, who is in his first full season of national touring racing.

 

“Man, I just kept getting crowded off the corners. When you slide those guys, it’s either hit ’em down the straightaway or slide them to let them know you are coming. Man, I’d get runs on those guys and I’d have to calm myself down. My car was not good, but when I hit it right, my car was really good. I just tried to stay focused, and I don’t know how clean some of those sliders were on JD. I felt like I owed him one, and I got it back down in three. He apologized afterwards. I think a lot of JD. We’ve had a lot of good racing here recently,” said the 28-year-old racer.

 

Rice explained what went through his mind during the frenetic final laps of the race.

 

“You have no idea how hard it is to be, like, the fans are paying attention. They’re just crazy. When I slid him (Davenport) down here, I got all crossed up on the cushion and I cut down on him, and I probably figured he was aggravated about that. All the way down the back chute, I didn’t know what to do, whether to slide myself, and I started to think about last night and how out of control I was getting to it. So I guess I will just enter it and prepare to cross, and my right-rear tire hit the cushion just perfectly and it launched me. I knew it was over before it was over, and I’m like, this is perfect. Got the best run that I could ever imagine.”

 

Davenport, who was seeking his third career North/South 100 victory, finished second, 0.574 seconds behind Rice.

 

“I can’t remember everything that happened. We took off pretty good there. I just hated it for all the guys that got taken out there in that wreck. It definitely changed the complexion of the race. The first time me and Josh got together, I really thought I left him just enough room and he jumped my right front. It was just a racing deal, and I knew he would probably be mad. I was coming back through there after I pitted. I started picking them off. I never could really run the cushion; I got to bouncing a couple of times. I just progressed back up through there and got by Josh again. I thought I was going to be okay, and I got by Devin (Moran) and I got a little excited. I guess we started to really roll through the middle, and I could catch the brown in three and four pretty good. I couldn’t circle there and leave pretty good.”

 

Morey, who before this weekend had raced only once at Florence in his career, made his first North-South 100 start and rounded out the Big River Steel Podium in third after starting 19th.

 

“Yeah, that was crazy. It was the first North-South for me. I had only been here one other time. I am telling you, it was crazy watching Rice and them go after it and the fans freaking out. I would have been thankful to battle for 20th. I never thought we’d be here standing on the frontstretch afterwards.”

 

The winner’s James Rattliff/JRR Motorsports Rocket Chassis is powered by a Vic Hill Racing Engine and sponsored by Glenwood Electric, The KAG, Rice Excavating and Plumbing, Chain Locker, Sunoco Race Fuels, BC Fluid Power, MGL Auto Sales, Jessie Insurance Agency, Cheap Chevrolet, Lonkard Construction, JRR Motor Sales, JRR Trucking, Keltner Contracting, and Big Al’s Guns and Outdoor.

 

Completing the top 10 were Dallon Murty, Clay Harris, Carson Ferguson, Brian Shirley, and Kyle Bronson.

 

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series 

Race Summary 

44th Annual Sunoco North/South 100 Presented by Lucas Oil

Saturday, August 8, 2026

Florence Speedway | Union, KY

 

Penske Shocks Heat Race #1 Finish (10 Laps, Top 3 Transfer): 1. 99-Devin Moran[3]; 2. 40B-Kyle Bronson[2]; 3. 157-Mike Marlar[4]; 4. 49M-Luke Morey[8]; 5. 12M-Ryan Montgomery[5]; 6. 16-Justin Rattliff[6]; 7. 21-Kirk Phillips[9]; 8. 79-Donald McIntosh[1]; 9. (DNS) 09-Michael Leach; 10. (DNS) 18S-Quade Schoonover


 

Summit Racing Products Heat Race #2 Finish (10 Laps, Top 3 Transfer): 1. 76-Brandon Overton[4]; 2. 1T-Tyler Erb[3]; 3. 93L-Cory Lawler[7]; 4. 7S-Justin Smith[8]; 5. 49G-Billy Green[9]; 6. 81F-Jadon Frame[5]; 7. 12J-Jason Jameson[2]; 8. 18L-Trevor Landrum[1]; 9. T1-Todd Morrow[6]; 10. (DNS) H22-Brandon Hardgrove


 

Cool-It Thermo-Tec Heat Race #3 Finish (10 Laps, Top 3 Transfer): 1. 49-Jonathan Davenport[2]; 2. 11-Josh Rice[4]; 3. 8-Dillon McCowan[1]; 4. 17D-Zack Dohm[3]; 5. 22F-Chris Ferguson[5]; 6. 126-Kaede Loudy[6]; 7. 17SS-Brenden Smith[7]; 8. (DNS) 317-Blake Creech; 9. (DNS) 31-Tyler Millwood; 10. (DNS) 20-Glenn Hounshell


 

Simpson Race Products Heat Race #4 Finish (10 Laps, Top 3 Transfer): 1. 60-Dan Ebert[1]; 2. 93F-Carson Ferguson[3]; 3. 71-Hudson O'Neal[4]; 4. 18-Shannon Babb[2]; 5. 3S-Brian Shirley[5]; 6. 111-Max Blair[6]; 7. 5N-Dustin Nobbe[8]; 8. T8-Steve Banal[9]; 9. (DNS) D48-Derek Groomer; 10. (DNS) 15-Brad Rickels


 

Lucas Oil Products Heat Race #5 Finish (10 Laps, Top 3 Transfer): 1. 1-Brandon Sheppard[4]; 2. 20RT-Ricky Thornton Jr[3]; 3. 99JR-Frank Heckenast Jr[5]; 4. 6-Clay Harris[1]; 5. 93-Devin Gilpin[6]; 6. C7-Adam Stricker[2]; 7. 4G-Kody Evans[8]; 8. (DNS) 0-Jake O'Neil; 9. (DNS) 6C-Calvin Carlton; 10. (DNS) 96-Josh Vineyard


 

FloRacing Heat Race #6 Finish (10 Laps, Top 3 Transfer): 1. 58-Garrett Alberson[3]; 2. 22-Daniel Hilsabeck[5]; 3. 13-Dallon Murty[6]; 4. 5-Drake Troutman[1]; 5. 32-Bobby Pierce[4]; 6. 11M-Michael Chilton[7]; 7. 9-Josh Dietz[9]; 8. 20O-Jimmy Owens[2]; 9. 17SR-Brody Smith[8]

 

Fast Shafts B-Main Race #1 Finish (7 Laps, Top 2 Transfer): 1. 49M-Luke Morey[1]; 2. 16-Justin Rattliff[5]; 3. 12M-Ryan Montgomery[3]; 4. 81F-Jadon Frame[6]; 5. 49G-Billy Green[4]; 6. 21-Kirk Phillips[7]; 7. 7S-Justin Smith[2]; 8. (DNS) 12J-Jason Jameson; 9. (DNS) 18L-Trevor Landrum; 10. (DNS) T1-Todd Morrow


 

UNOH B-Main Race #2 Finish (7 Laps, Top 2 Transfer): 1. 18-Shannon Babb[2]; 2. 17D-Zack Dohm[1]; 3. 111-Max Blair[6]; 4. 22F-Chris Ferguson[3]; 5. 3S-Brian Shirley[4]; 6. 5N-Dustin Nobbe[8]; 7. 126-Kaede Loudy[5]; 8. (DNS) 17SS-Brenden Smith; 9. (DNS) T8-Steve Banal

 

MyRacePass B-Main Race #3 Finish (10 Laps, Top 2 Transfer): 1. 32-Bobby Pierce[4]; 2. 5-Drake Troutman[2]; 3. 11M-Michael Chilton[6]; 4. 93-Devin Gilpin[3]; 5. 9-Josh Dietz[8]; 6. 6-Clay Harris[1]; 7. C7-Adam Stricker[5]; 8. 79-Donald McIntosh[11]; 9. 17SR-Brody Smith[10]; 10. 20O-Jimmy Owens[9]; 11. (DNS) 4G-Kody Evans

 

Ron & Madeleine Jerger Dash for Cash Finish (6 Laps): 1. 60-Dan Ebert[1]; 2. 76-Brandon Overton[5]; 3. 49-Jonathan Davenport[3]; 4. 1-Brandon Sheppard[2]; 5. 99-Devin Moran[4]; 6. 58-Garrett Alberson[6]


 

Non-Qualifier Finish (12 Laps): 1. 93-Devin Gilpin[5]; 2. 12M-Ryan Montgomery[1]; 3. 81F-Jadon Frame[3]; 4. 11M-Michael Chilton[2]; 5. 5N-Dustin Nobbe[9]; 6. 9-Josh Dietz[7]; 7. 17SR-Brody Smith[14]; 8. 49G-Billy Green[6]; 9. 17SS-Brenden Smith[16]; 10. 126-Kaede Loudy[11]; 11. 21-Kirk Phillips[8]; 12. 7S-Justin Smith[10]; 13. (DNS) 22F-Chris Ferguson; 14. (DNS) C7-Adam Stricker; 15. (DNS) 79-Donald McIntosh; 16. (DNS) 20O-Jimmy Owens


 

44th Annual Sunoco North/South 100 Presented by Lucas Oil | Feature Finish (100 Laps):

Pos - Start - Car # - Competitor - Hometown - Earnings

1 - 9 - 11 - Josh Rice - Crittenden, KY - $75,900

2 - 3 - 49 - Jonathan Davenport - Blairsville, GA - $25,500

3 - 19 - 49M - Luke Morey - Zeeland, MI - $10,000

4 - 5 - 99 - Devin Moran - Dresden, OH - $10,350

5 - 2 - 76 - Brandon Overton - Evans, GA - $9,900

6 - 18 - 13 - Dallon Murty - Chelsea, IA - $7,000

7 - 27 - 6 - Clay Harris - Jupiter, FL - $3,500

8 - 10 - 93F - Carson Ferguson - Lincolnton, NC - $5,900

9 - 26 - 3s - Brian Shirley - Chatham, IL - $5,650

10 - 7 - 40B - Kyle Bronson - Brandon, FL - $5,400

11 - 16 - 71 - Hudson O'Neal - Martinsville, IN - $5,450

12 - 12 - 22 - Daniel Hilsabeck - Earlham, IA - $4,900

13 - 14 - 93L - Cory Lawler - Hanover, PA - $3,750

14 - 25 - 111 - Max Blair - Centerville, PA - $4,600

15 - 6 - 58 - Garrett Alberson - Las Cruces, NM - $4,650

16 - 8 - 1T - Tyler Erb - New Waverly, TX - $3,600

17 - 23 - 17D - Zack Dohm - Cross Lanes, WV - $3,550

18 - 22 - 16 - Justin Rattliff - Campbellsville, KY - $3,500

19 - 11 - 20RT - Ricky Thornton Jr - Chandler, AZ - $4,700

20 - 15 - 8 - Dillon McCowan - Urbana, MO - $4,400

21 - 24 - 5 - Drake Troutman - Hyndman, PA - $3,500

22 - 1 - 60 - Dan Ebert - Lake Shore, MN - $9,400

23 - 4 - 1 - Brandon Sheppard - New Berlin, IL - $4,750

24 - 13 - 157 - Mike Marlar - Winfield, TN - $3,500

25 - 21 - 32 - Bobby Pierce - Oakwood, IL - $3,500

26 - 17 - 99JR - Frank Heckenast Jr - Frankfort, IL - $3,500

27 - 20 - 18 - Shannon Babb - Moweaqua, IL - $3,500

 

Race Statistics  

Entrants: 59

Bilstein Shocks Pole Sitter: Dan Ebert

MD3 Lap Leaders: Dan Ebert (Laps 1-7); Jonathan Davenport (Laps 8-24); Kyle Bronson (Laps 25-62); Devin Moran (Laps 63-82); Jonathan Davenport (Laps 83-84); Devin Moran (Lap 85); Jonathan Davenport (Laps 86-98); Josh Rice (Laps 99-100)

Hellraizer Jacks Halfway Leader: Kyle Bronson

Wieland Feature Winner: Josh Rice

Margin of Victory: 0.574 seconds

Hellraizer Jacks Cautions: Justin Rattliff (Lap 12); Dan Ebert, Devin Moran, Dallon Murty, Dillon McCowan, Drake Troutman, Luke Morey, Brian Shirley, Mike Marlar, Brandon Sheppard, Bobby Pierce, Hudson O’Neal, Clay Harris, Max Blair, Zack Dohm, Shannon Babb, Frank Heckenast, Jr. (Lap 12 restart); Tyler Erb (Lap 20); Daniel Hilsabeck (Lap 20 restart); Dillon McCowan (Lap 41); Josh Rice (Lap 49); Jonathan Davenport (Lap 50); Max Blair (Lap 60); Garrett Alberson (Lap 60 restart); Debris (Lap 63); Max Blair (Lap 65); Debris (Lap 75); Debris (Lap 81)

MyRacePass Series Provisional: Max Blair; Brian Shirley

Fast Time Provisional: n/a

Emergency Provisionals: Clay Harris

Track Provisional: n/a

Big River Steel Podium Top 3: Josh Rice, Jonathan Davenport, Luke Morey

Penske Shocks Top 5: Josh Rice, Jonathan Davenport, Luke Morey, Devin Moran, Brandon Overton

Behrent’s One-Lap-to-Go Top 3: Josh Rice, Jonathan Davenport, Luke Morey

PEM 4th Place Feature: Devin Moran

Diversified Machine 5th Place Feature: Brandon Overton

Wilwood Brakes 7th Place Feature: Clay Harris

Wehrs Machine 11th Place Feature: Hudson O’Neal

Velocity Manufacturing 13th Place Feature: Cory Lawler

XS Power Batteries 15th Place Feature: Garrett Alberson

Hoker Trucking Hard Charger of the Race: Clay Harris (Advanced 20 positions)

MD3 Most Laps Led: Kyle Bronson (38 Laps)

Sunoco Race Fuels Race for Gas Highest Finisher: Josh Rice

Midwest Sheet Metal Spoiler Challenge Point Leader: Brandon Sheppard

O’Reilly Auto Parts Rookie of the Race: Josh Rice

Pro Fabrication Headers Fastest Lap of the Race: Dan Ebert | Lap 2 | 17.341 seconds

FK Rod Ends Hard Luck Award: Dan Ebert

Victory Fuel Power Move of the Race: Josh Rice

Outerwears Crew Chief of the Race: Daniel Clark

ARP Engine Builder of the Race: Vic Hill Racing Engines

Miller Welders Chassis Builder of the Race: Rocket Chassis

Dirt Draft Fastest in Hot Laps: Jonathan Davenport | 16.4384 seconds

Time of Race: 1 hour, 51 minutes 57 seconds

 

Big River Steel Championship Standings Presented by ARP:

Pos - Car # - Competitor - Hometown - Points - Earnings

1 - 1 - Brandon Sheppard - New Berlin, IL - 5735 - $252,550

2 - 71 - Hudson O'Neal - Martinsville, IN - 5650 - $225,500

3 - 99 - Devin Moran - Dresden, OH - 5590 - $292,774

4 - 76 - Brandon Overton - Evans, GA - 5285 - $137,800

5 - 111 - Max Blair - Centerville, PA - 5215 - $136,375

6 - 20RT - Ricky Thornton Jr - Chandler, AZ - 5110 - $196,125

7 - 58 - Garrett Alberson - Las Cruces, NM - 4995 - $119,075

8 - 11 - Josh Rice - Crittenden, KY - 4945 - $181,075

9 - 3s - Brian Shirley - Chatham, IL - 4945 - $100,800

10 - 40B - Kyle Bronson - Brandon, FL - 4665 - $80,775

11 - 6 - Clay Harris - Jupiter, FL - 4590 - $90,900

12 - 93 - Carson Ferguson - Lincolnton, NC - 4550 - $82,050

13 - 60 - Dan Ebert - Lake Shore, MN - 4355 - $84,300

14 - 8 - Dillon McCowan - Urbana, MO - 4345 - $102,300

15 - 22 - Daniel Hilsabeck - Earlham, IA - 4015 - $61,875

16 - 17SS - Brenden Smith - Dade City, FL - 3620 - $41,275

17 - 93L - Cory Lawler - Hanover, PA - 3470 - $33,725

 

 

WALTON, KY (August 7, 2026) - Brandon Overton and Josh Rice used last-lap passes to win their respective 25-lap preliminary features for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series on Friday night at Florence Speedway.

 

Overton's first series win since last May nearly slipped away when Mike Marlar got by him as they headed to the white flag. Overton fought back, storming past Marlar to regain the lead and taking the checkered flag by a scant 0.192 seconds. Hudson O'Neal finished third, with Jimmy Owens and Adam Stricker completing the top five in the first feature.

 

Rice's win also featured a dramatic last-lap finish. He got by Bobby Pierce as the two took the white flag, making a daring move for the lead that paid off as he held off Pierce for the win. Zack Dohm was third, with Dan Ebert and Devin Moran rounding out the top five in the second 25-lap feature.

 

In Wieland Victory Lane for the 20th time in his career, Overton, an Evans, Georgia, native who sits fourth in the championship standings, was relieved to finally claim his first series win in more than a year.

 

“I said, oh no, not again. I was fine early on, and those guys got to racing behind, and all I can say is hats off to Josh King. I look forward to coming here every year, and this is why: you can race all over it. Obviously, it's hard to leave because you don't know where everybody else is. It's $6,000 to win and they're racing like it's the Daytona 500. I don't expect anything less. It was a fun race with Mikey, and man, they drive so hard, and we will take them any way we can. It was fun, but my heart did sink when Mikey came sliding by me. I was just doing the best I could. It may be just a prelim night, but it's a shot in the arm for us.”

 

Marlar, who won a preliminary feature on Thursday night, came close to becoming the first driver to win two races this week.

 

“It was fun all the way around. I had a little bit of a messed-up tire deal there. We went and changed a tire and couldn't get the lug nut off of it, so I was struggling with my steering, but it's all right. It was a fun race, and I had a little bit of a cushion, so I could steer on that just fine. Probably the part that hurt me was the corner steering, and I didn't want to hit him (Overton) or something when I turned under him.”

 

O'Neal came from 11th to round out the Big River Steel Podium in third in the first feature.

 

“I had the best seat in the house. These guys were going at it. I really thought I was in the best spot whenever they were going down into three, and Mikey had a small run. I thought he was going in there to slide him, and I was hoping they would rub a little bit and I would sneak in there and get one.”

 

The winner's Scott and Jason Riggs/Riggs Motorsports Longhorn Chassis is powered by Clements Racing Engines and sponsored by Budweiser, Garnto Southern, Riggs Fiber, Muscle Factory, Harco Construction, Big Dog Stump and Tree, and R.W. Powell Construction.

 

Completing the top 10 in the first feature were Carson Ferguson, Ricky Thornton Jr., Dillon McCowan, Shannon Babb, and Ryan Montgomery.

In the second $6,000-to-win preliminary feature, current LOLMDS points leader Brandon Sheppard took the lead at the start over Bobby Pierce and held it until Pierce passed him for the top spot on lap 10. Rice then got by Sheppard for second. With three laps to go, Pierce, Rice, Sheppard, and Dohm were all battling for the lead when Sheppard suffered a flat tire, forcing him to make a pit stop.

 

On the final restart, Pierce led the field to the white flag, but Rice threw a slider entering turn one to take the lead. He held his line into turn three and, despite banging the cushion hard in turn four, held on for the win.

 

In Wieland Victory Lane for the second time this year and the fourth time in his career, the two-time Ralph Latham Memorial winner set his sights on his first Sunoco Race Fuels North-South 100 win on Saturday night.

 

“I know Bobby (Pierce) won three of these North-South races in a row, but this is Rice Brothers, y'all. I tried that slider line right before the caution, and I closed up probably six car lengths. I don't know if Bob (Pierce) told him that was good or not. He was messing my air really bad, and I finally just hit it right. I don't know how clean it was; it was time to throw it. Man, what a hot rod. I can't thank Mark Richards enough. It's crazy to come out here and be on the podium and then win the first weekend out. This place is so darn cool to run good at. I have won everything here except the Big One, and we will give it our best shot tomorrow night.”

 

Pierce, who will be looking for his fifth North-South 100 victory on Saturday night, led 14 laps and crossed the finish line 0.252 seconds behind Rice.

 

“I felt like I didn't get great off of four, and then I went to protect the slider if someone was there in one, and then I hit that hole. But all in all, I think the track was really good. They gave us lots of room to race on and gave us a last-lap pass in both features, so it was a really good track. I think we made a lot of good gains with the car throughout the weekend so far. We've learned a lot more, and I think the more we can apply for tomorrow, the better.”

 

Dohm earned his first Big River Steel Podium finish of the year with the series, finishing a close third.

 

“I thought I was sitting pretty. I knew what tires everybody had on, and it seems like those 3s fade after a caution. So I figured Josh would make a run on Bobby, and I was hoping they would get a little more aggressive. I thought even on that last lap Bobby was going to drive back up beside him and they both would go up the hill, but Josh had him cleared too much. Third is good. We have had just a terrible weekend. We had a transmission go out and a bent spindle when we hit the wall before qualifying yesterday, and it ruined my lap. But in the features, we have passed cars, and that's what it's all about.”

 

The winner's James Rattliff/JRR Motorsports Rocket Chassis is powered by a Vic Hill Racing Engine and sponsored by Glenwood Electric, Rice Excavating and Plumbing, Chain Locker, Cheap Chevrolet, Sunoco Race Fuels, BC Fluid Power, MGL Auto Sales, Berea Collision, Lonkard Construction, JRR Trucking, JRR Motor Sales, Jessie Insurance Agency, Keltner Contracting, Big Al's Guns and Outdoor, and The KAG.

 

Completing the top 10 in the second feature were Tyler Erb, Jason Jameson, Justin Rattliff, Kaede Loudy, and Max Blair.

 

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series 

Race Summary 

44th Annual Sunoco North/South 100 Presented by Lucas Oil | Night 2

Friday, August 7, 2026

Florence Speedway | Union, KY

 

Group A Results:

 

Allstar Performance Time Trials

Fast Time Group A: Michael Leach | 15.984 seconds (overall)

 

Penske Shocks Heat Race #A11 Finish (8 Laps, Top 6 Transfer): 1. 76-Brandon Overton[5]; 2. 20O-Jimmy Owens[4]; 3. 20RT-Ricky Thornton Jr[2]; 4. 09-Michael Leach[1]; 5. 79-Donald McIntosh[6]; 6. 49-Jonathan Davenport[3]; 7. 18L-Trevor Landrum[7]; 8. 9-Josh Dietz[8]; 9. 21-Kirk Phillips[9]; 10. H22-Brandon Hardgrove[10]

 

Summit Racing Products Heat Race #A-2 Finish (8 Laps, Top 6 Transfer): 1. 157-Mike Marlar[1]; 2. 93F-Carson Ferguson[4]; 3. 5-Drake Troutman[3]; 4. 71-Hudson O'Neal[6]; 5. 12M-Ryan Montgomery[7]; 6. 3S-Brian Shirley[2]; 7. 0-Jake O'Neil[9]; 8. 18-Shannon Babb[5]; 9. D48-Derek Groomer[8]

 

Cool-It Thermo-Tec Heat Race #A-3 Finish (8 Laps, Top 6 Transfer): 1. 22F-Chris Ferguson[1]; 2. C7-Adam Stricker[2]; 3. 17SS-Brenden Smith[3]; 4. 40B-Kyle Bronson[7]; 5. 5N-Dustin Nobbe[5]; 6. 8-Dillon McCowan[4]; 7. 49G-Billy Green[8]; 8. 18S-Quade Schoonover[9]; 9. 93-Devin Gilpin[6]


 

Fast Shafts B-Main Group A Finish (10 Laps, Top 6 Transfer): 1. 0-Jake O'Neil[2]; 2. 18L-Trevor Landrum[1]; 3. 18-Shannon Babb[5]; 4. 49G-Billy Green[3]; 5. D48-Derek Groomer[8]; 6. 93-Devin Gilpin[9]; 7. 21-Kirk Phillips[7]; 8. H22-Brandon Hardgrove[10]; 9. 9-Josh Dietz[4]; 10. 18S-Quade Schoonover[6]

 

44th Annual Sunoco North/South 100 Presented by Lucas Oil Group A - Feature Finish (25 Laps):

Pos - Start - Car # - Competitor - Hometown - Earnings

1 - 1 - 76 - Brandon Overton - Evans, GA - $6,000

2 - 2 - 157 - Mike Marlar - Winfield, TN - $3,000

3 - 11 - 71 - Hudson O'Neal - Martinsville, IN - $2,000

4 - 4 - 20O - Jimmy Owens - Newport, TN - $1,250

5 - 6 - C7 - Adam Stricker - Batavia, OH - $1,000

6 - 5 - 93F - Carson Ferguson - Lincolnton, NC - $900

7 - 7 - 20RT - Ricky Thornton Jr - Chandler, AZ - $850

8 - 18 - 8 - Dillon McCowan - Urbana, MO - $800

9 - 21 - 18 - Shannon Babb - Moweaqua, IL - $750

10 - 14 - 12M - Ryan Montgomery - Fairmont, WV - $700

11 - 12 - 40B - Kyle Bronson - Brandon, FL - $650

12 - 20 - 18L - Trevor Landrum - Florence, KY - $600

13 - 17 - 3s - Brian Shirley - Chatham, IL - $550

14 - 16 - 49 - Jonathan Davenport - Blairsville, GA - $500

15 - 13 - 79 - Donald McIntosh - Dawsonville, GA - $500

16 - 9 - 17SS - Brenden Smith - Dade City, FL - $500

17 - 24 - 93 - Devin Gilpin - Columbus, IN - $500

18 - 19 - 0 - Jake O'Neil - Tucson, AZ - $500

19 - 8 - 5 - Drake Troutman - Hyndman, PA - $500

20 - 15 - 5N - Dustin Nobbe - Batesville, IN - $500

21 - 22 - 49G - Billy Green - Walton, KY - $500

22 - 23 - D48 - Derek Groomer - Bloomington, IN - $500

23 - 3 - 22F - Chris Ferguson - Mt. Holly, NC - $500

24 - 10 - 9 - Michael Leach - Sun River, MT - $500

 

Group A Race Statistics  

Entrants: 56

Bilstein Shocks Pole Sitter: Brandon Overton

MD3 Lap Leaders: Brandon Overton (Laps 1-23); Mike Marlar (Lap 24); Brandon Overton (Lap 25)

Hellraizer Jacks Halfway Leader: Brandon Overton

Wieland Feature Winner: Brandon Overton

Margin of Victory: 0.190 seconds

Hellraizer Jacks Cautions: Michael Leach (Lap 1); Donald McIntosh (Lap 3); Jake O’Neil (Lap 18); Drake Troutman (Lap 23)

MyRacePass Series Provisional: n/a

Fast Time Provisional: n/a

Emergency Provisionals: n/a

Track Provisional: n/a

Big River Steel Podium Top 3: Brandon Overton, Mike Marlar, Hudson O’Neal

Penske Shocks Top 5: Brandon Overton, Mike Marlar, Hudson O’Neal, Jimmy Owens, Adam Stricker

Behrent’s One-Lap-to-Go Top 3: Mike Marlar, Brandon Overton, Hudson O’Neal

PEM 4th Place Feature: Jimmy Owens

Diversified Machine 5th Place Feature: Adam Stricker

Wilwood Brakes 7th Place Feature: Ricky Thornton, Jr.

Wehrs Machine 11th Place Feature: Kyle Bronson

Velocity Manufacturing 13th Place Feature: Brian Shirley

XS Power Batteries 15th Place Feature: Donald McIntosh

Hoker Trucking Hard Charger of the Race: Shannon Babb (Advanced 12 positions)

MD3 Most Laps Led: Brandon Overton (24 Laps)

Sunoco Race Fuels Race for Gas Highest Finisher: Hudson O’Neal

Midwest Sheet Metal Spoiler Challenge Point Leader: Brandon Sheppard

O’Reilly Auto Parts Rookie of the Race: n/a

Pro Fabrication Headers Fastest Lap of the Race: Brandon Overton | Lap 2 | 16.748 seconds

FK Rod Ends Hard Luck Award: Michael Leach

Victory Fuel Power Move of the Race: Mike Marlar

Outerwears Crew Chief of the Race: Ryder Cantillo

ARP Engine Builder of the Race: Clements Race Engines

Miller Welders Chassis Builder of the Race: Longhorn Chassis

Dirt Draft Fastest in Hot Laps: Jonathan Davenport | 16.116 seconds

Time of Race: 24 minutes 18 seconds

 

Group B Results:

 

Allstar Performance Time Trials

Fast Time Group B: Brandon Sheppard | 16.155 seconds


 

Simpson Race Products Heat Race #B-4 Finish (8 Laps, Top 6 Transfer): 1. 1-Brandon Sheppard[1]; 2. 11-Josh Rice[2]; 3. 93L-Cory Lawler[9]; 4. T1-Todd Morrow[3]; 5. 111-Max Blair[10]; 6. 12J-Jason Jameson[6]; 7. 22-Daniel Hilsabeck[7]; 8. 11M-Michael Chilton[5]; 9. 49M-Luke Morey[4]; 10. 7S-Justin Smith[8]

 

MyRacePass Heat Race #B1-5 Finish (8 Laps, Top 6 Transfer): 1. 32-Bobby Pierce[2]; 2. 17D-Zack Dohm[6]; 3. 99-Devin Moran[1]; 4. 16-Justin Rattliff[8]; 5. 4G-Kody Evans[4]; 6. 6-Clay Harris[5]; 7. 31-Tyler Millwood[7]; 8. T8-Steve Banal[9]; 9. 58-Garrett Alberson[3]

 

Lucas Oil Heat Race #B-6 Finish (8 Laps, Top 6 Transfer): 1. 60-Dan Ebert[1]; 2. 1T-Tyler Erb[2]; 3. 13-Dallon Murty[3]; 4. 126-Kaede Loudy[4]; 5. 17SR-Brody Smith[7]; 6. 81F-Jadon Frame[5]; 7. 317-Blake Creech[8]; 8. 99JR-Frank Heckenast Jr[6]; 9. 6C-Calvin Carlton[9]


 

UNOH B-Main Group B Finish (10 Laps, Top 6 Transfer): 1. 22-Daniel Hilsabeck[1]; 2. 58-Garrett Alberson[8]; 3. 11M-Michael Chilton[4]; 4. 317-Blake Creech[3]; 5. 99JR-Frank Heckenast Jr[6]; 6. 7S-Justin Smith[10]; 7. T8-Steve Banal[5]; 8. 49M-Luke Morey[7]; 9. 6C-Calvin Carlton[9]; 10. 31-Tyler Millwood[2]

 

44th Annual Sunoco North/South 100 Presented by Lucas Oil Group B - Feature Finish (25 Laps):

Pos - Start - Car # - Competitor - Hometown - Earnings

1 - 4 - 11 - Josh Rice - Crittenden, KY - $6,000

2 - 2 - 32 - Bobby Pierce - Oakwood, IL - $3,000

3 - 5 - 17D - Zack Dohm - Cross Lanes, WV - $2,000

4 - 3 - 60 - Dan Ebert - Lake Shore, MN - $1,250

5 - 8 - 99 - Devin Moran - Dresden, OH - $1,000

6 - 6 - 1T - Tyler Erb - New Waverly, TX - $900

7 - 16 - 12J - Jason Jameson - Lawrenceburg, IN - $850

8 - 11 - 16 - Justin Rattliff - Campbellsville, KY - $800

9 - 12 - 126 - Kaede Loudy - Rogersville, TN - $750

10 - 13 - 111 - Max Blair - Centerville, PA - $700

11 - 10 - T1 - Todd Morrow - Penton, AL - $650

12 - 18 - 81F - Jadon Frame - Winchester, TN - $600

13 - 9 - 13 - Dallon Murty - Chelsea, IA - $550

14 - 20 - 58 - Garrett Alberson - Las Cruces, NM - $500

15 - 19 - 22 - Daniel Hilsabeck - Earlham, IA - $500

16 - 1 - 1 - Brandon Sheppard - New Berlin, IL - $500

17 - 17 - 6 - Clay Harris - Jupiter, FL - $500

18 - 23 - 99JR - Frank Heckenast, Jr. - Frankfort, IL - $500

19 - 22 - 317 - Blake Creech - Richmond, IN - $500

20 - 7 - 93L - Cory Lawler - Hanover, PA - $500

21 - 24 - 7S - Justin Smith - Barbourville, KY - $500

22 - 21 - 11M - Michael Chilton - Salvisa, KY - $500

23 - 15 - 17SR - Brody Smith - Dade City, FL - $500

24 - 14 - 4G - Kody Evans - Camden, OH - $500

 

Group B Race Statistics  

Entrants: 56

Bilstein Shocks Pole Sitter: Brandon Sheppard

MD3 Lap Leaders: Brandon Sheppard (Laps 1-10); Bobby Pierce (Laps 11-24); Josh Rice (Lap 25)

Hellraizer Jacks Halfway Leader: Bobby Pierce

Wieland Feature Winner: Josh Rice

Margin of Victory: 0.252 seconds

Hellraizer Jacks Cautions: Cory Lawler (Lap 22)

MyRacePass Series Provisional: n/a

Fast Time Provisional: n/a

Emergency Provisionals: n/a

Track Provisional: n/a

Big River Steel Podium Top 3: Josh Rice, Bobby Pierce, Zack Dohm

Penske Shocks Top 5: Josh Rice, Bobby Pierce, Zack Dohm, Dan Ebert, Devin Moran

Behrent’s One-Lap-to-Go Top 3: Bobby Pierce, Josh Rice, Zack Dohm

PEM 4th Place Feature: Dan Ebert

Diversified Machine 5th Place Feature: Devin Moran

Wilwood Brakes 7th Place Feature: Jason Jameson

Wehrs Machine 11th Place Feature: Todd Morrow

Velocity Manufacturing 13th Place Feature: Dallon Murty

XS Power Batteries 15th Place Feature: Daniel Hilsabeck

Hoker Trucking Hard Charger of the Race: Jason Jameson (Advanced 9 positions)

MD3 Most Laps Led: Bobby Pierce (14 Laps)

Sunoco Race Fuels Race for Gas Highest Finisher: Josh Rice

Midwest Sheet Metal Spoiler Challenge Point Leader: Brandon Sheppard

O’Reilly Auto Parts Rookie of the Race: n/a

Pro Fabrication Headers Fastest Lap of the Race: Brandon Sheppard | Lap 1 | 17.303 seconds

FK Rod Ends Hard Luck Award: Brandon Sheppard

Victory Fuel Power Move of the Race: Josh Rice

Outerwears Crew Chief of the Race: Daniel Clark

ARP Engine Builder of the Race: Vic Hill Race Engines

Miller Welders Chassis Builder of the Race: Rocket Chassis

Dirt Draft Fastest in Hot Laps: Brandon Sheppard | 16.107 seconds

Time of Race: 12 minutes 45 seconds

 

Sunoco North/South 100 Prelim Points:

Pos – Car # - Driver - Thu - Fri - Total - Fastest Lap | Thu - Fastest Lap | Fri

1 - 157 - Mike Marlar - 250 - 230 - 480 - 16.082 - 16.02

2 - 76 - Brandon Overton - 230 - 250 - 480 - 16.363 - 16.42

3 - 11 - Josh Rice - 220 - 250 - 470 - 16.312 - 16.217

4 - 71 - Hudson O'Neal - 220 - 220 - 440 - 16.415 - 16.471

5 - 1 - Brandon Sheppard - 260 - 160 - 420 - 15.929 - 16.155

6 - 32 - Bobby Pierce - 185 - 230 - 415 - 16.398 - 16.244

7 - 99 - Devin Moran - 200 - 205 - 405 - 16.251 - 16.168

8 - 1T - Tyler Erb - 200 - 200 - 400 - 15.917 - 16.277

9 - 17 - Zack Dohm - 180 - 220 - 400 - 16.573 - 16.468

10 - 93F - Carson Ferguson - 195 - 200 - 395 - 15.992 - 16.411

11 - 20RT - Ricky Thornton, Jr. - 195 - 195 - 390 - 15.996 - 16.071

12 - 58 - Garrett Alberson - 230 - 160 - 390 - 16.012 - 16.342

13 - 40B - Kyle Bronson - 210 - 175 - 385 - 16.483 - 16.545

14 - 12J - Jason Jameson - 175 - 195 - 370 - 16.277 - 16.466

15 - 49 - Jonathan Davenport - 205 - 160 - 365 - 16.019 - 16.229

16 - 18 - Shannon Babb - 180 - 185 - 365 - 16.034 - 16.425

17 - C7 - Adam Stricker - 160 - 205 - 365 - 16.044 - 16.22

18 - 20O - Jimmy Owens - 155 - 210 - 365 - 16.43 - 16.368

19 - 79 - Donald McIntosh - 210 - 155 - 365 - 16.37 - 16.465

20 - 18L - Trevor Landrum - 190 - 170 - 360 - 16.277 - 16.52

21 - 8 - Dillon McCowan - 170 - 190 - 360 - 16.495 - 16.417

22 - 60 - Dan Ebert - 140 - 210 - 350 - 16.295 - 16.187

23 - 6 - Clay Harris - 195 - 145 - 340 - 16.311 - 16.446

24 - 5 - Drake Troutman - 200 - 135 - 335 - 16.026 - 16.286

25 - 12M - Ryan Montgomery - 155 - 180 - 335 - 16.267 - 16.523

26 - 81F - Jadon Frame - 165 - 170 - 335 - 16.273 - 16.452

27 - 22F - Chris Ferguson - 205 - 125 - 330 - 16.221 - 16.042

28 - 3s - Brian Shirley - 165 - 165 - 330 - 16.21 - 16.208

29 - 99JR - Frank Heckenast, Jr - 185 - 140 - 325 - 16.008 - 16.553

30 - 22 - Daniel Hilsabeck - 170 - 155 - 325 - 16.368 - 16.582

31 - 16 - Justin Rattliff - 125 - 190 - 315 - 16.382 - 16.73

32 - T1 - Todd Morrow - 135 - 175 - 310 - 16.171 - 16.307

33 - 126 - Kaede Loudy - 125 - 185 - 310 - 16.357 - 16.429

34 - 111 - Max Blair - 125 - 180 - 305 - 16.259 - 0

35 - 93 - Devin Gilpin - 160 - 145 - 305 - 16.396 - 16.513

36 - 13 - Dallon Murty - 130 - 165 - 295 - 16.165 - 16.357

37 - 09 - Michael Leach - 145 - 135 - 280 - 16.096 - 15.984

38 - 93L - Cory Lawler - 150 - 130 - 280 - 16.286 - 16.852

39 - 17SS - Brenden Smith - 125 - 150 - 275 - 16.328 - 16.321

40 - D48 - Derek Groomer - 150 - 125 - 275 - 16.558 - 16.856

41 - 0 - Jake O'Neil - 125 - 140 - 265 - 16.324 - 16.979

42 - 11M - Michael Chilton - 140 - 125 - 265 - 16.514 - 16.436

43 - 49M - Luke Morey - 145 - 115 - 260 - 16.13 - 16.389

44 - 7S - Justin Smith - 135 - 125 - 260 - 16.501 - 16.715

45 - 317 - Blake Creech - 125 - 135 - 260 - 16.517 - 16.763

46 - 5N - Dustin Nobbe - 125 - 130 - 255 - 16.293 - 16.426

47 - 4G - Kody Evans - 125 - 125 - 250 - 16.473 - 16.424

48 - 17SR - Brody Smith - 120 - 125 - 245 - 16.324 - 16.596

49 - 21 - Kirk Phillips - 120 - 120 - 240 - 16.783 - 16.967

50 - 49G - Billy Green - 115 - 125 - 240 - 17.005 - 16.904

51 - 31 - Tyler Millwood - 130 - 105 - 235 - 16.208 - 16.591

52 - T8 - Steve Banal - 115 - 120 - 235 - 16.57 - 16.883

53 - 6C - Calvin Carlton - 110 - 110 - 220 - 17.576 - 17.251

54 - 9 - Josh Dietz - 105 - 110 - 215 - 16.36 - 16.553

55 - 18S - Quade Schoonover - 110 - 105 - 215 - 17.596 - 17.166

56 - H22 - Brandon Hardgrove - 50 - 115 - 165 - 17.666 - 17.191

57 - 20 - Glenn Hounshell - 105 - 0 - 105 - 17.981 - 0

58 - 15 - Brad Rickels - 50 - 0 - 50 - 17.222 - 0

59 - 96 - Josh Vineyard - 50 - 0 - 50 - 18.707 - 0

 

Penske Shocks Heat 1 (10 Laps | Top 3 Transfer):

Row - Car # - Driver - Hometown - Car # - Driver - Hometown

1 - 79 - Donald McIntosh - Dawsonville, GA - 40B - Kyle Bronson - Brandon, FL

2 - 99 - Devin Moran - Dresden, OH - 157 - Mike Marlar - Winfield, TN

3 - 12M - Ryan Montgomery - Fairmont, WV - 16 - Justin Rattliff - Campbellsville, KY

4 - 09 - Michael Leach - Sun River, MT - 49M - Luke Morey - Zeeland, MI

5 - 21 - Kirk Phillips - Ashland, KY - 18S - Quade Schoonover - Peebles, OH


 

Summit Racing Heat 2 (10 Laps | Top 3 Transfer):

Row - Car # - Driver - Hometown - Car # - Driver - Hometown

1 - 18L - Trevor Landrum - Florence, KY - 12J - Jason Jameson - Lawrenceburg, IN

2 - 1T - Tyler Erb - New Waverly, TX - 76 - Brandon Overton - Evans, GA

3 - 81F - Jadon Frame - Winchester, TN - T1 - Todd Morrow - Penton, AL

4 - 93L - Cory Lawler - Hanover, PA - 7S - Justin Smith - Barbourville, KY

5 - 49G - Billy Green - Walton, KY - H22 - Brandon Hardgrove - Burnside, KY


 

Cool-It Thermo Tec Heat 3 (10 Laps | Top 3 Transfer):

Row - Car # - Driver - Hometown - Car # - Driver - Hometown

1 - 8 - Dillon McCowan - Urbana, MO - 49 - Jonathan Davenport - Blairsville, GA

2 - 17D - Zack Dohm - Cross Lanes, WV - 11 - Josh Rice - Crittenden, KY

3 - 22F - Chris Ferguson - Mt. Holly, NC - 126 - Kaede Loudy - Rogersville, TN

4 - 17SS - Brenden Smith - Dade City, FL - 317 - Blake Creech - Richmond, IN

5 - 31 - Tyler Millwood - Kingston, GA - 20 - Glenn Hounshell - Lancaster, KY


 

Simpson Race Products Heat 4 (10 Laps | Top 3 Transfer):

Row - Car # - Driver - Hometown - Car # - Driver - Hometown

1 - 60 - Dan Ebert - Lake Shore, MN - 18 - Shannon Babb - Moweaqua, IL

2 - 93F - Carson Ferguson - Lincolnton, NC - 71 - Hudson O'Neal - Martinsville, IN

3 - 3s - Brian Shirley - Chatham, IL - 111 - Max Blair - Centerville, PA

4 - D48 - Derek Groomer - Bloomington, IN - 5N - Dustin Nobbe - Batesville, IN

5 - T8 - Steve Banal - Lincolnton, NC - 15 - Brad Rickels - Verona, KY


 

Lucas Oil Heat 5 (10 Laps | Top 3 Transfer):

Row - Car # - Driver - Hometown - Car # - Driver - Hometown

1 - 6 - Clay Harris - Jupiter, FL - C7 - Adam Stricker - Batavia, OH

2 - 20RT - Ricky Thornton Jr - Chandler, AZ - 1 - Brandon Sheppard - New Berlin, IL

3 - 99JR - Frank Heckenast Jr - Frankfort, IL - 93 - Devin Gilpin - Columbus, IN

4 - 0 - Jake O'Neil - Tucson, AZ - 4G - Kody Evans - Camden, OH

5 - 6C - Calvin Carlton - Lawrenceburg, KY - 96 - Josh Vineyard - Harrodsburg, KY


 

FloRacing Heat 6 (10 Laps | Top 3 Transfer):

Row - Car # - Driver - Hometown - Car # - Driver - Hometown

1 - 5 - Drake Troutman - Hyndman, PA - 20O - Jimmy Owens - Newport, TN

2 - 58 - Garrett Alberson - Las Cruces, NM - 32 - Bobby Pierce - Oakwood, IL

3 - 22 - Daniel Hilsabeck - Earlham, IA - 13 - Dallon Murty - Chelsea, IA

4 - 11M - Michael Chilton - Salvisa, KY - 17SR - Brody Smith - Dade City, FL

5 - 9 - Josh Dietz - Hebron, KY

 

WALTON, KY (August 6, 2026) – Brandon Sheppard and Mike Marlar took top honors in Thursday night’s dual 25-lap features for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series at Florence Speedway to kick off the 44th Annual Sunoco Race Fuels North-South Weekend.

 

In the first $6,000-to-win main event, Sheppard took the lead from Chris Ferguson on lap 13 and then pulled away for his ninth series win of the season. Garrett Alberson, who passed Ferguson for second on lap 14, then held off a charging Josh Rice for second over the final 10 laps of the race. Rice, the current O’Reilly Auto Parts Rookie of the Year points leader, was debuting a new Rocket Chassis as he rounded out the Big River Steel Podium in third.

 

Donald McIntosh, last year’s O’Reilly Auto Parts Rookie of the Year, was fourth, with Ferguson rounding out the top five.

 

In Wieland Victory Lane for the 44th time in his career, the current championship points leader finally picked up his first win at Florence as he eyes the $75,000 top prize in Saturday night’s 44th Annual Sunoco Race Fuels North-South 100.

 

“I am pretty sure this is my first Florence win. We have been really good in the big race on Saturday a few times. In 2016, I was there at the end and got a flat tire. It’s been one of them places where things haven’t went my way. I felt like we had a pretty decent car in the spring when we were here, so I was excited to come back, especially with as good as we have been running. My confidence is at an all-time high with this race car.”

 

Alberson fought off Rice in a great battle to snag the runner-up spot.

 

“I knew once Josh (Rice) got to third, I was like, alright, we are going to have us a fight right there, you know, because I was a little too tight to really run that top the way I needed to. I kind of had to back it in there, but hats off to Josh. We had a good little race right there. It was a lot of fun, and Sheppy, his car was really good. It’s super balanced right now.”

 

Rice, who entered the weekend having won 13 times at Florence since 2021, rounded out the Big River Steel Podium in third in front of his home-track fans.

 

“That was fun racing with Garrett. I wanted to get to second for Mark (Richards). He worked a lot on my race car this week, and I can’t thank him enough for that. It was just like home. It was typical Florence on the cushion. I was probably a little too tight for the cushion. I probably didn’t have much for Shep, but congrats to those guys.”

 

The winner’s Mark Richards Racing, Rocket Chassis is powered by a Durham Racing Engine and sponsored by Valvoline, Seubert Calf Ranches, Ace Metal Works, Performance Grading, Franklin Enterprises, Sunoco Race Fuels, Gunter’s Honey, Stiles Marine and Maintenance, Fox Shocks, and Collins Brothers Towing.

 

Completing the top 10 in the first feature were Devin Moran, Clay Harris, Trevor Landrum, Bobby Pierce, and Shannon Babb.

In the second $6,000-to-win main event, Marlar took the lead from Brandon Overton on lap 20 and held on the rest of the way for his first LOLMDS win of the year. Marlar, who started eighth, led Overton, Hudson O’Neal, Kyle Bronson, and Jonathan Davenport across the finish line for his 24th Lucas Oil win, tying him with Hall of Famer Billy Moyer.

 

Ricky Thornton Jr. led the first eight laps of the 25-lap nightcap until he relinquished the lead to Overton on lap nine. Two laps later, Thornton brushed the wall in turn four, resulting in a right-rear flat tire as he slowed to bring out a caution flag.

 

Overton, who was looking for his first series win since Circle City last year, was in front until Marlar got by him on lap 20 to take over the lead. Marlar then beat Overton to the finish line by 1.244 seconds in a highly competitive race.

 

Marlar, like Sheppard, is looking for his first career Sunoco Race Fuels North-South 100 victory on Saturday night.

 

“I tried to be a little bit of everywhere. The track was just racy, you know. When you’ve got a great track like that, that’s how you’ve got to be. There was a lot of thinking going on in that race and strategies on restarts and stuff like that. It was fun to race with the top guys up here and have a good time and get a win. My car was really good, so I was on offense. When you’re on defense, you don’t want to see those cautions, but when you are on offense, every caution is an opportunity. I want to really thank Mark Richards for his help on the car today. I kind of told him what I was looking for, and he helped me a little bit.”

 

Overton, who led the most laps (11) in the second feature, came home in second.

 

“The other cars had me moving all over the racetrack, and I was kind of holding them off. They said Mikey had a 3 on, so I don’t know if the softer tires, you know, played into it at the end on them restarts. I didn’t feel bad. Honestly, I felt pretty good at the beginning. I know Ricky had a softer tire on earlier. He was doing what he does out front, and he got into the fence, and I don’t know whether that cut his tire down or what. On those restarts, it was hard getting back into a rhythm, and it is what it is. We’re alright.”

 

O’Neal, who started ninth, rounded out the Big River Steel Podium in third.

 

“We worked, and I think we worked in the right direction, and we’ll see tomorrow when we unload. We just found ourselves in really bad positions on those restarts. I felt like my race car was okay. I just jumped the cushion one time and made one mistake and let two or three cars get by me, and then I had to drive back through there to get to third.”

 

The winner’s Ronnie Delk-owned, Rocket Chassis is powered by a Cornett Racing Engine and sponsored by Delk Equipment, Langenfelder Mechanical Contractors, Mesilla Valley Transportation, Petroff Towing, Certain Teed, Can Am Auto Salvage, Fox Shocks, and Spirit Fuel Racing.

 

Completing the top 10 in the second feature were Drake Troutman, Carson Ferguson, Tyler Erb, Ricky Thornton Jr., and Zack Dohm.

 

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series 

Race Summary 

44th Annual Sunoco North/South 100 Presented by Lucas Oil | Night 1

Thursday, August 6, 2026

Florence Speedway | Union, KY

 

Allstar Performance Time Trials

Fast Time Group A-1: | Frank Heckenast | 16.008 seconds

Fast Time Group A-2: | Brandon Sheppard | 15.929 seconds

 

Group A Results:

 

Penske Shocks Heat Race #A1-1 Finish (8 Laps, Top 5 Transfer): 1. 22F-Chris Ferguson[3]; 2. 99JR-Frank Heckenast Jr[1]; 3. 18L-Trevor Landrum[4]; 4. 60-Dan Ebert[5]; 5. 32-Bobby Pierce[8]; 6. 16-Justin Rattliff[7]; 7. 18-Shannon Babb[2]; 8. 17SR-Brody Smith[6]

 

Summit Racing Products Heat Race #A1-2 Finish (8 Laps, Top 5 Transfer): 1. 58-Garrett Alberson[1]; 2. 11-Josh Rice[5]; 3. 79-Donald McIntosh[6]; 4. 93L-Cory Lawler[4]; 5. 49M-Luke Morey[2]; 6. 93-Devin Gilpin[7]; 7. 111-Max Blair[3]

 

Cool-It Thermo-Tec Heat Race #A2-3 Finish (8 Laps, Top 5 Transfer): 1. 1-Brandon Sheppard[1]; 2. 99-Devin Moran[2]; 3. 5N-Dustin Nobbe[3]; 4. 4G-Kody Evans[5]; 5. 22-Daniel Hilsabeck[4]; 6. 49G-Billy Green[6]; 7. H22-Brandon Hardgrove[7]


 

Simpson Race Products Heat Race #A2-4 Finish (8 Laps, Top 5 Transfer): 1. 13-Dallon Murty[1]; 2. 81F-Jadon Frame[2]; 3. 6-Clay Harris[3]; 4. 20O-Jimmy Owens[4]; 5. 7S-Justin Smith[5]; 6. 6C-Calvin Carlton[6]; 7. 20-Glenn Hounshell[7]

 

44th Annual Sunoco North/South 100 Presented by Lucas Oil Group A - Feature Finish (25 Laps):

Pos - Start - Car # - Competitor - Hometown - Earnings

1 - 2 - 1 - Brandon Sheppard - New Berlin, IL - $6,000

2 - 3 - 58 - Garrett Alberson - Las Cruces, NM - $3,000

3 - 7 - 11 - Josh Rice - Crittenden, KY - $2,000

4 - 11 - 79 - Donald McIntosh - Dawsonville, GA - $1,250

5 - 1 - 22F - Chris Ferguson - Mt. Holly, NC - $1,000

6 - 6 - 99 - Devin Moran - Dresden, OH - $900

7 - 12 - 6 - Clay Harris - Jupiter, FL - $850

8 - 9 - 18L - Trevor Landrum - Florence, KY - $800

9 - 17 - 32 - Bobby Pierce - Oakwood, IL - $750

10 - 21 - 18 - Shannon Babb - Moweaqua, IL - $700

11 - 5 - 99JR - Frank Heckenast Jr - Frankfort, IL - $650

12 - 18 - 22 - Daniel Hilsabeck - Earlham, IA - $600

13 - 8 - 81F - Jadon Frame - Winchester, TN - $550

14 - 24 - 93 - Devin Gilpin - Columbus, IN - $500

15 - 16 - 20O - Jimmy Owens - Newport, TN - $500

16 - 15 - 93L - Cory Lawler - Hanover, PA - $500

17 - 19 - 49M - Luke Morey - Zeeland, MI - $500

18 - 13 - 60 - Dan Ebert - Lake Shore, MN - $500

19 - 20 - 7S - Justin Smith - Barbourville, KY - $500

20 - 4 - 13 - Dallon Murty - Chelsea, IA - $500

21 - 14 - 4G - Kody Evans - Camden, OH - $500

22 - 10 - 5N - Dustin Nobbe - Batesville, IN - $500

23 - 22 - 16 - Justin Rattliff - Campbellsville, KY - $500

24 - 23 - 111 - Max Blair - Centerville, PA - $500

 

Group A Race Statistics  

Entrants: 59

Bilstein Shocks Pole Sitter: Chris Ferguson

MD3 Lap Leaders: Chris Ferguson (Laps 1-12); Brandon Sheppard (Laps 13-25)

Hellraizer Jacks Halfway Leader: Brandon Sheppard

Wieland Feature Winner: Brandon Sheppard

Margin of Victory: 3.116 seconds

Hellraizer Jacks Cautions: Justin Rattliff (Lap 13); Dan Ebert (Lap 18)

MyRacePass Series Provisional: n/a

Fast Time Provisional: n/a

Emergency Provisionals: n/a

Track Provisional: n/a

Big River Steel Podium Top 3: Brandon Sheppard, Garrett Alberson, Josh Rice

Penske Shocks Top 5: Brandon Sheppard, Garrett Alberson, Josh Rice, Donald McIntosh, Chris Ferguson

Behrent’s One-Lap-to-Go Top 3: Brandon Sheppard, Garrett Alberson, Josh Rice

PEM 4th Place Feature: Donald McIntosh

Diversified Machine 5th Place Feature: Chris Ferguson

Wilwood Brakes 7th Place Feature: Clay Harris

Wehrs Machine 11th Place Feature: Frank Heckenast, Jr.

Velocity Manufacturing 13th Place Feature: Jadon Frame

XS Power Batteries 15th Place Feature: Jimmy Owens

Hoker Trucking Hard Charger of the Race: Shannon Babb (Advanced 11 positions)

MD3 Most Laps Led: Brandon Sheppard (13 Laps)

Sunoco Race Fuels Race for Gas Highest Finisher: Brandon Sheppard

Midwest Sheet Metal Spoiler Challenge Point Leader: Brandon Sheppard

O’Reilly Auto Parts Rookie of the Race: n/a

Pro Fabrication Headers Fastest Lap of the Race: Brandon Sheppard| Lap 1 | 16.329 seconds

FK Rod Ends Hard Luck Award: Max Blair

Victory Fuel Power Move of the Race: Garrett Alberson

Outerwears Crew Chief of the Race: Danny White

ARP Engine Builder of the Race: Durham Race Engines

Miller Welders Chassis Builder of the Race: Rocket Chassis

Dirt Draft Fastest in Hot Laps: Brandon Sheppard | 16.120 seconds

Time of Race: 15 minutes 36 seconds

 

Allstar Performance Time Trials

Fast Time Group B-1: | Ricky Thornton, Jr. | 15.996 seconds

Fast Time Group B-2: | Tyler Erb | 15.917 seconds (Overall)

 

Group B Results:

 

Penske Shocks Heat Race #B1-1 Finish (8 Laps, Top 5 Transfer): 1. 20RT-Ricky Thornton Jr[1]; 2. 5-Drake Troutman[2]; 3. 71-Hudson O'Neal[5]; 4. 12J-Jason Jameson[3]; 5. 17SS-Brenden Smith[4]; 6. 11M-Michael Chilton[6]; 7. T8-Steve Banal[7]; 8. (DNS) 96-Josh Vineyard

 

Summit Racing Products Heat Race #B1-2 Finish (8 Laps, Top 5 Transfer): 1. 76-Brandon Overton[4]; 2. 49-Jonathan Davenport[1]; 3. 0-Jake O'Neil[3]; 4. 40B-Kyle Bronson[5]; 5. 317-Blake Creech[6]; 6. 31-Tyler Millwood[2]; 7. 18S-Quade Schoonover[7]

 

Cool-It Thermo-Tec Heat Race #B2-3 Finish (8 Laps, Top 5 Transfer): 1. 1T-Tyler Erb[1]; 2. C7-Adam Stricker[2]; 3. 09-Michael Leach[3]; 4. 3S-Brian Shirley[4]; 5. 126-Kaede Loudy[5]; 6. 17D-Zack Dohm[7]; 7. 15-Brad Rickels[8]; 8. 8-Dillon McCowan[6]


 

Simpson Race Products Heat Race #B2-4 Finish (8 Laps, Top 5 Transfer): 1. 93F-Carson Ferguson[1]; 2. 157-Mike Marlar[2]; 3. 12M-Ryan Montgomery[4]; 4. T1-Todd Morrow[3]; 5. D48-Derek Groomer[6]; 6. 21-Kirk Phillips[7]; 7. 9-Josh Dietz[5]

 

44th Annual Sunoco North/South 100 Presented by Lucas Oil Group B - Feature Finish (25 Laps):

Pos - Start - Car # - Competitor - Hometown - Earnings

1 - 8 - 157 - Mike Marlar - Winfield, TN - $6,000

2 - 3 - 76 - Brandon Overton - Evans, GA - $3,000

3 - 9 - 71 - Hudson O'Neal - Martinsville, IN - $2,000

4 - 15 - 40B - Kyle Bronson - Brandon, FL - $1,250

5 - 7 - 49 - Jonathan Davenport - Blairsville, GA - $1,000

6 - 5 - 5 - Drake Troutman - Hyndman, PA - $900

7 - 4 - 93F - Carson Ferguson - Lincolnton, NC - $850

8 - 2 - 1T - Tyler Erb - New Waverly, TX - $800

9 - 1 - 20RT - Ricky Thornton, Jr. - Chandler, AZ - $750

10 - 21 - 17D - Zack Dohm - Cross Lanes, WV - $700

11 - 13 - 12J - Jason Jameson - Lawrenceburg, IN - $650

12 - 24 - 8 - Dillon McCowan - Urbana, MO - $600

13 - 14 - 3s - Brian Shirley - Chatham, IL - $550

14 - 6 - C7 - Adam Stricker - Batavia, OH - $500

15 - 12 - 12M - Ryan Montgomery - Fairmont, WV - $500

16 - 20 - D48 - Derek Groomer - Bloomington, IN - $500

17 - 10 - O9 - Michael Leach - Sun River, MT - $500

18 - 22 - 11M - Michael Chilton - Salvisa, KY - $500

19 - 16 - T1 - Todd Morrow - Penton, AL - $500

20 - 23 - 31 - Tyler Millwood - Kingston, GA - $500

21 - 19 - 317 - Blake Creech - Richmond, IN - $500

22 - 11 - 0 - Jake O'Neil - Tucson, AZ - $500

23 - 17 - 17SS - Brenden Smith - Dade City, FL - $500

24 - 18 - 126 - Kaede Loudy - Rogersville, TN - $500

 

Group B Race Statistics  

Entrants: 59

Bilstein Shocks Pole Sitter: Ricky Thornton, Jr.

MD3 Lap Leaders: Ricky Thornton, Jr. (Lap 1-8); Brandon Overton (Laps 9-19); Mike Marlar (Laps 20-25)

Hellraizer Jacks Halfway Leader: Brandon Overton

Wieland Feature Winner: Mike Marlar

Margin of Victory: 1.244 seconds

Hellraizer Jacks Cautions: Kaede Loudy (Lap 5); Ricky Thornton, Jr. (Lap 10); Brenden Smith (Lap 12); Jake O’Neil (Lap 16); Todd Morrow, Michael Chilton (Lap 17)

MyRacePass Series Provisional: n/a

Fast Time Provisional: n/a

Emergency Provisionals: n/a

Track Provisional: n/a

Big River Steel Podium Top 3: Mike Marlar, Brandon Overton, Hudson O’Neal

Penske Shocks Top 5: Mike Marlar, Brandon Overton, Hudson O’Neal, Kyle Bronson, Jonathan Davenport

Behrent’s One-Lap-to-Go Top 3: Mike Marlar, Brandon Overton, Hudson O’Neal

PEM 4th Place Feature: Kyle Bronson

Diversified Machine 5th Place Feature: Jonathan Davenport

Wilwood Brakes 7th Place Feature: Carson Ferguson

Wehrs Machine 11th Place Feature: Jason Jameson

Velocity Manufacturing 13th Place Feature: Brian Shirley

XS Power Batteries 15th Place Feature: Ryan Montgomery

Hoker Trucking Hard Charger of the Race: Dillon McCowan (Advanced 12 positions)

MD3 Most Laps Led: Brandon Overton (11 Laps)

Sunoco Race Fuels Race for Gas Highest Finisher: Hudson O’Neal

Midwest Sheet Metal Spoiler Challenge Point Leader: Brandon Sheppard

O’Reilly Auto Parts Rookie of the Race: n/a

Pro Fabrication Headers Fastest Lap of the Race: Ricky Thornton, Jr. | Lap 1 | 16.564 seconds

FK Rod Ends Hard Luck Award: Dillon McCowan

Victory Fuel Power Move of the Race: Mike Marlar

Outerwears Crew Chief of the Race: Josh Davis

ARP Engine Builder of the Race: Cornett Race Engines

Miller Welders Chassis Builder of the Race: Rocket Chassis

Dirt Draft Fastest in Hot Laps: Ricky Thornton, Jr. | 15.9031 seconds

Time of Race: 20 minutes 53 seconds
 

 

 

BATAVIA, OH (August 10, 2026) - The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series heads to Batesville Motor Speedway in Batesville, Arkansas, this Friday and Saturday, August 14-15, for the 34th Annual Ace Doran Topless 100 presented by Big River Steel.

 

One of the most recognizable events on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series calendar, the Topless 100 puts a unique twist on Super Late Model racing as competitors remove the roofs from their cars for the weekend. The two-day event will feature a pair of preliminary features Friday before Saturday night's 100-lap finale, which will pay $50,000 to the winner.

 

On Friday, Pit gates will close at 2:30 p.m. and reopen at 3 p.m., with the general admission gates opening at 4 p.m., followed by the drivers meeting at 7 p.m. Hot laps are scheduled for 7:30 p.m. CT.

 

Two preliminary events will be held on Friday, each offering a $5,000-to-win prize. The field will be divided into two groups based on a pill draw, with each group competing in a full program of Dirt Draft Hot Laps, Allstar Performance Time Trials, Heat Races, B-Mains, and their respective 25-lap segments A-Main.

 

The top 16 drivers in points from Friday’s preliminary events will automatically qualify for the A-Main on Saturday, while the remaining drivers will start in a B-Main.

 

Championship night begins with pit gates opening at 4 p.m. The grandstands also open at 4 p.m. Fans will have an opportunity to meet the drivers during an autograph session from 6:15-7 p.m., with hot laps beginning at 7:30 p.m. CT.

 

The on-track action begins with Dirt Draft Hot Laps at 7:30 PM, followed by B-Mains for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series.

 

The weekend then reaches its climax with the 34th Annual Topless 100 – a 100-lap Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series A-Main paying $50,000 to win. The runner-up will collect $20,000, third pays $10,000, and each of the 24 feature starters is guaranteed at least $2,000 from the $150,000 Saturday night purse.

 

The IMCA Modifieds will compete in a complete program each night.

 

The Topless 100 weekend arrives with the battle for the Big River Steel Championship Presented by ARP continuing to tighten.

 

Brandon Sheppard leads the standings, just 85 markers ahead of Hudson O’Neal. Devin Moran is a close third, leaving the top three separated by only 145 points entering the weekend. Brandon Overton holds fourth, followed by Max Blair. Ricky Thornton Jr., Garrett Alberson, Josh Rice, Brian Shirley and Kyle Bronson complete the current top 10.

 

Batesville Motor Speedway is a 3/8-mile dirt oval located at 5090 Heber Springs Road in Batesville, Arkansas. The longstanding Arkansas facility is home to the Topless 100 and has become a traditional destination for many of the country's premier Dirt Late Model competitors.

 

To purchase tickets or find more information about Batesville Motor Speedway, visit BatesvilleMotorSpeedway.com.

 

For additional information about the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, visit LucasDirt.com.

 

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Purses:

Friday, August 14: 1. $5,000, 2. $3,000, 3. $2,000, 4. $1,500, 5. $1,250, 6. $1,000, 7. $950, 8. $900, 9. $850, 10. $800, 11. $700, 12. $600, 13. $600, 14. $600, 15. $600, 16. $600, 17. $550, 18. $500, 19. $500, 20. $500, 21. $500, 22. $500, 23. $500, 24. $500 = $25,000 each x2 = $50,000 Total

 

Saturday, August 15: 1. $50,000, 2. $20,000, 3. $10,000, 4. $8,000, 5. $7,000, 6. $6,000, 7. $4,500, 8. $4,000, 9. $3,800, 10. $3,600, 11. $3,400, 12. $3,200, 13. $3,000, 14. $2,500, 15. $2,400, 16. $2,300, 17. $2,200, 18. $2,100, 19. $2,000, 20. $2,000, 21. $2,000, 22. $2,000, 23. $2,000, 24. $2,000 = $150,000

 

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Tire Rule:

Left Rear/Fronts - Hoosier (90) NLMT2, (90) NLMT3

Right Rear - Hoosier (92) NRM NLMT3, (92) NRM NLMT4

 

Previous Topless 100 Champions:

2025 - Jonathan Davenport

2024 - Tim McCreadie

2023 - Dale McDowell

2022 - Jonathan Davenport

2021 - Hudson O’Neal

2020 - Jimmy Owens

2019 - Chris Madden

2018 - Rained Out

2017 - Scott Bloomquist

2016 - Rained Out

2015 - Shannon Babb

2014 - Jimmy Owens

2013 - Terry Phillips

2012 - Steve Francis

2011 - Scott Bloomquist

2010 - Jared Landers

2009 - Jimmy Owens

2008 - Tim McCreadie

2007 - Jimmy Mars

2006 - Scott Bloomquist

2005 - Billy Moyer

2004 - Dale McDowell

2003 - Shannon Babb

2002 - Billy Moyer

2001 - Scott Bloomquist

2000 - Jimmy Mars

1999 - Scott Bloomquist

1998 - Wendell Wallace

1997 - Billy Moyer

1996 - Bill Frye

1995 - Billy Moyer

1994 - Freddy Smith

1993 - Tony Cardin

 

 

BATAVIA, Ohio (August 5, 2026) - Brandon Sheppard has emerged as the early leader in the 2026 Arizona Sport Shirts Crown Jewel Cup championship following the completion of the Silver Dollar Nationals at Shelby County Speedway.

 

Through the first three Crown Jewel events of the season, consistency has proven to be the key. While several drivers have visited Victory Lane, Sheppard's three top-five finishes have vaulted the New Berlin, Illinois driver to the top of the standings, giving him a 45-point advantage over Hudson O'Neal entering the next marquee event on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series presented by FloRacing schedule.

 

O'Neal sits second after recording two top-five finishes through the opening three Crown Jewel events. Devin Moran is third, while Silver Dollar Nationals winner Ricky Thornton Jr. is fourth after earning his first Crown Jewel victory of the season.

 

Brian Shirley rounds out the top five, followed closely by Garrett Alberson, Max Blair, Brandon Overton, rookie Josh Rice, and Carson Ferguson.

 

The Arizona Sport Shirts Crown Jewel Cup rewards full-time Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series competitors for their performances in the Series' premier events paying $50,000 or more to win. With several of dirt late model racing's richest events remaining on the 2026 calendar, the championship battle is expected to intensify as teams continue their pursuit of the coveted title and the year-end bonus of $15,000.

 

The next opportunity to earn valuable Crown Jewel Cup points comes on Saturday, August 8, when the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series heads to Florence Speedway for the 44th Annual Sunoco North/South 100, paying $75,000 to the winner.

 

For the latest news, results, and championship standings from the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series presented by FloRacing, please visit LucasDirt.com.

 

2026 Arizona Sport Shirts Crown Jewel Cup Schedule

May 16 – Eagle Raceway | Eagle, NE | $50,000 (Canceled)

May 23 – Lucas Oil Speedway | Wheatland, MO | $75,000 (Bobby Pierce)

June 27 – Lernerville Speedway | Sarver, PA | $50,000 (Devin Moran)

July 18 – Shelby County Speedway | Harlan, IA | $53,000 (Ricky Thornton Jr.)

August 8 – Florence Speedway | Union, KY | $75,000

August 15 – Batesville Motor Speedway | Batesville, AR | $50,000

August 29 – Port Royal Speedway | Port Royal, PA | $50,000

September 19 – Knoxville Raceway | Knoxville, IA | $75,000

September 26 – Brownstown Speedway | Brownstown, IN | $50,000

October 3 – Pittsburgh’s Pennsylvania Motor Speedway | Imperial, PA | $50,000

October 10 – Eldora Speedway | Rossburg, OH | $50,000

October 17 – West Virginia Motor Speedway | Mineral Wells, WV | $100,000

 

2026 Arizona Sport Shirts Crown Jewel Cup Standings (as of July 18)

Pos - Car # - Competitor - Hometown - Points

1 - 1 - Brandon Sheppard - New Berlin, IL - 665

2 - 71 - Hudson O'Neal - Martinsville, IN - 620

3 - 99 - Devin Moran - Dresden, OH - 605

4 - 20RT - Ricky Thornton Jr - Chandler, AZ - 590

5 - 3s - Brian Shirley - Chatham, IL - 555

6 - 58 - Garrett Alberson - Las Cruces, NM - 550

7 - 111 - Max Blair - Centerville, PA - 530

8 - 76 - Brandon Overton - Evans, GA - 525

9 - 11 - Josh Rice - Crittenden, KY - 500

10 - 93 - Carson Ferguson - Lincolnton, NC - 500

 

About Arizona Sport Shirts

Founded more than four decades ago, Arizona Sport Shirts has built a reputation for providing bold, unique, and effective apparel for race teams, businesses, and special events. Today, the company continues its commitment to delivering cutting-edge apparel and merchandise that stand apart from the competition.

 

 

BATAVIA, OH (August 3, 2026) – The popular Hellraizer Jacks Pit Crew Challenge returns Friday, August 7, at 3:30 p.m. at Florence Speedway as part of the Sunoco Race Fuels North/South 100 weekend.


 

Tim Sheets and Krissie Hensley of Hellraizer Jacks have posted an impressive lineup of cash awards for race teams competing in this unique Pit Crew Challenge. The timed competition will determine which driver, and crew can change two tires the fastest. To ensure a level playing field, each crew will use the same Hellraizer Jack. Any race team entered in the North/South 100 is eligible to compete.


 

The winning team will receive $10,000 in cash and a new Hellraizer Jack valued at more than $1,500. The second-place crew will earn $2,000, while the third-place team will receive $1,000. In addition, a $3,000 cash award will go to the Best Appearing Crew, based on crew uniforms and overall team presentation, as selected by Hellraizer Jacks representatives. The Pit Crew Challenge will take place in the infield at Florence Speedway, giving fans a great view of the action from the grandstands.


 

“We are very appreciative of Tim, Krissie, and Hellraizer Jacks for putting up these awards and recognizing the hard-working crews behind these teams. This is a fun addition to the North/South 100 weekend, and it should be exciting for the fans to watch as well,” stated Wayne Castleberry of FloRacing.


 

For the latest news, results, championship standings, and more from the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series presented by FloRacing, please visit LucasDirt.com.


 

About Hellraizer Jacks

Hellraizer Jacks Inc., owned by Tim Sheets and based in Mooresville, North Carolina, builds billet aluminum jacks used across multiple forms of motorsports, including NASCAR, asphalt short-track racing, and dirt-track racing divisions throughout the country. Hellraizer Jacks products are available through various parts vendors, including Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series partner Behrent’s Performance Warehouse. To learn more about Hellraizer Jacks Inc., visit HellraizerJacks.com or the company’s Facebook.

 

 RUSH LATE MODEL SERIES

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The RUSH Racing Series is brought to you by Hovis Auto & Truck Supply together with Born2Run Lubricants along with the support of Hoosier Tire, Bilstein Shocks, Sunoco Race Fuels, Bazell Race Fuels, Insinger Performance, MSD Performance, Holley Performance Products, FK Rod Ends, Schoenfeld Headers, Jones Racing Products, TBM Brakes, Performance Bodies & Parts, Racing Electronics, Wieland Metal Services, Frankland Racing Supply, Landrum Performance Spring, Ontime Body & Graphic, Sherwood Wheels, Precise Racing Products, Velocita-USA, Novus Home Mortgage Hermitage, Wedge Motorsports, 3C Graphix, D&V Jewelers, DrumPreserve, CrateInsider.com, Marthinsen & Salvitti Insurance Group and Terry Bowser

DAVE HESS JR BECOMES 8TH DIFFERENT FLYNN'S TIRE/GUNTER'S HONEY TOUR WINNER IN 9 RACES AFTER HIS $4000 ERIEZ VICTORY; RECORD 59 HOVIS RUSH LATE MODELS COMPETE IN MFG NIGHT PRESENTED BY MSD AS $37,000+ OF VALUABLE PRODUCTS ARE DISTRIBUTED

By Mike Leone


 

August 9, 2026 - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

(Erie, PA)...The Hovis Auto & Truck Supply RUSH Dirt Late Model Flynn's Tire/Gunter's Honey Touring Series returned to Eriez Speedway for the second and final time of the 2026 season on a beautiful Sunday evening.  An event record 59 cars turned out for the annual "Manufacturers Night" presented by MSD Performance, which saw more than $37,000 in valuable product contingencies distributed! In addition, it was also "Manufacturers Night" presented by MSD Performance for the RUSH Stock Cars as 16 drivers shared in $9,000 of valuable products bringing the total distributed to the two divisions to more than $46,000!

 

Dave Hess, Jr. completed the rare perfect night on Sunday at Eriez. Hess was fastest in Schneider Hot Laps, set fast time overall in FK Rod Ends Qualifying, won his FK Rod Ends Heat, captured the Sunoco Dash, and then led all 30 laps of the feature holding off a late challenge from Demetrios Drellos to reach Landrum Performance Springs Victory Lane. Hess became the eighth different Flynn’s Tire/Gunter’s Honey Touring Series winner in nine events held this season with his second consecutive win on “Manufacturers Night” at Eriez. In total, Hess won $4,175 along with four VB standard coil springs from Landrum Performance Springs, 8.5 mm Super Conductor Wires from MSD Performance, and $150 in Sunoco fuel cards!

 

“I always say these (Tour) races are just as tough as any of the Super (Late Model) races we run so to come out here and get a win means just as much as it does to win any of those,” stated the 42-year-old Waterford, Pa. standout. “There are a lot of young guys that are tough. I’m used to chasing a 111 around or him (Max Blair) chasing me, but this is a different one (Drellos) and he keeps getting better along with these other kids and veterans; it’s just a tough field of cars. When there’s damn near 60 cars, it feels great to have a night like we did. I don’t know how many more years I’m going to be able to hold these young guys off so we’ll take it while we can.”

 

Hess rocketed into the lead over Jake Wilber at the start of the 30-lap feature and quickly pulled away from the pack by lap three. The battle was on for third between Breyton Santee and Drellos as the duo swapped the spot back and forth. Hess opened up a big lead of 4.1 seconds when he caught lapped traffic on lap seven; however, was able to narrowly avoid a melee in front of him that saw Brodie Oravetz suffer a big hit after contact with Austin Allen. Oravetz was selected as the Close Racing Supply “Tough Break of the Night” recipient and received a $100 CRS gift card. 

 

When racing resumed, Hess took off in the IllusionCoats Powder Coating “Firing Zone”, while Drellos drove around Santee for third. Drellos then went to work on Wilber in the battle for second on lap 11 before a caution for Brendan Warner. When green replaced yellow on lap 12, Drellos slipped under and past Wilber for second. By the halfway point, Hess and Drellos pulled away from the field. As the laps ticked off, Drellos closed in on Hess by lap 20, while the battle was on for third as Wilber was trying to fend off Santee, Jeremy Wonderling, and Zack Carley.

 

Drellos, who was on the harder Hoosier Tire compound, appeared to be set to challenge Hess for the lead, but a pair of cautions on laps 22 and 23 slowed action. The clear track and short seven-lap sprint to the finish was just what Hess needed as he was able to keep Drellos at bay by 0.838 seconds when the checkered flag waved. Hess’ third career Flynn’s Tire/Gunter’s Honey Tour victory came in the Alex Anderson-owned, IllusionCoats Powder Coating/Close Racing Supply/Furniture Towne/Anderson Motorsports Stables/Martin Dynamics/Sanger Investments/Lakefront Renovations/D. Woodard Engineering/Adkins Diversified-sponsored 44.

 

“This car has been awesome,” acknowledged Hess. “Thanks to Alex (Anderson) and all his help for putting this car behind me. It seems like everywhere we’ve went we’ve been quick time even when I felt like I didn’t make the best lap- this thing just has a ton of speed. Thanks to everyone on this car that does so much for us, the RUSH Series, my fans, and the Alexanders for giving us a great race track on Sunday nights.”

 

Drellos earned $2,000 for his second straight runner-up finish as he’s now finished in the top 10 in all nine Tour events this season to remain second in points. “We gambled putting the hard tire on and it paid off in those long runs,” revealed the 29-year-old Queensbury, NY driver. “I just wish those cautions didn’t come out at the end. I think we might have had something for him (Hess) on the long run, but Dave is good; I’m not going to complain getting second to him. The track had some character- it was an exceptional racing surface and made for good racing. It’s like that almost every time we come here so I’m starting to like this place and it’s been fun.”

 

Santee, 28 of North Kingsville, Ohio, recorded his career best Flynn’s Tire/Gunter’s Honey Tour finish in third for $1,000. Santee’s prior best Tour finish was a fifth on three occasions with the most recent coming on September 23, 2022 at The Dirt Track at Genesee. Wilber held on to fourth for his best Tour finish of the season. Tour rookie, Kurt Stebbins, went 14th to 5th matching his best finish of the season, which has now occurred three times. 

 

Carley turned in his best Tour performance of the season in sixth after starting ninth. Christian Schneider came from 20th to finish 7th as he earned the Big Daddy’s Speed Center/Hoosier Tire Western PA Hard Charger for the second straight race and received a $100 gift card. After a slow start to the season, Schneider has reeled off seven consecutive top 10 finishes as he continues to lead the $3,000 to-win 3C Graphix Rookie-of-the-Year standings.   

 

Wonderling was eighth for just his second finish outside the top five this season as he continues to lead the $20,000 to-win Flynn’s Tire/Gunter’s Honey Tour points in search of his unprecedented sixth Series title. Jason Knowles was ninth and received a spoiler kit from Ontime Body & Graphic. Daryl Charlier raced from 16th to 10th for his sixth top 10 of the season as he trails Stebbins by just one-point for fourth in points.

 

Fresh off his sixth Colussy Chevrolet Weekly Series win of the season at Dog Hollow Speedway on Friday night, Tom Snyder, Jr. led all 10 laps of the Real Merchant Services DMV Non-Qualifier. The Mayport, Pa. driver earned $200 on his 55th birthday aboard his T&D Performance/Moyer & Sons Woodworking/Tuff Nuts Body Fasteners/Ringgold Tire/Freedline Auto-sponsored #10s. Snyder became the amazing 92nd different winner in 117 races run all-time! Sixty-year-old Ward Schell was second and also received a $50 Holley Performance gift card for being the first feature non-qualifier. Steve Hollabaugh, 57, went fifth to third beating out 61-year-old Steve Blodgett. After the top four finishers were all 55 years of age or older, 15-year-old Wyatt White was fifth. 

 

Hess earned $50 for being fastest in Schneider Trucks Hot Laps with a lap of 16.292. Hess would go on to set fast time overall against the 59-car field in FK Rod Ends “Shock the Clock” Qualifying with a lap of 16.270 to earn $100 for the third time this season. Hess then joined Drellos, Warner, Wilber, Santee, and Ben Easler as $25 FK Rod Ends heat race winners. The three last chance B mains were won by Jacob Peterson, Schneider, and Logen Lockhart. Hess won his second Sunoco Dash of the season for a $100 fuel card.

 

The "Fill'er up with Sunoco Bucks" presented by Bazell Race Fuels saw Tour drivers Wonderling and Knowles win $100 fuel cars, while the $50 fuel cards went to Hess, Jason Genco, Khole Wanzer, and Blodgett.

 

The second Capital Contracting Service "Allegiance Rewards" drawings were held for Touring member drivers that competed in 75% of the completed events and were won by Drellos ($300), Ashton Briggs ($200), and Allen ($100).

 

Landrum Performance Springs, which will award a $5,000 Loyalty Bonus at the season ending event, distributed BOGO certificates that were won by Kyle Adkins, Dusty Waters, Andrew Chess, Austin Fitzgerald, and Schneider.

 

Russ King Racing Futures Cup racer, Logan Stockdale, was the winner of the grand prize during the “Manufacturers Night” presented by MSD Performance drawings, which was Henry's Headers stainless 604 headers, mufflers, extensions, turndowns, and gaskets valued at $2,000!

 

Longtime RUSH Late Model fan, Dave Sonney, conducted a drawing in memory of his daughter Aubrey, who tragically lost her life in an automobile accident in 2015. The winner was Wesley McCray, who received $333 cash. McCray was the 58th of 59 drivers to draw and selected the winning #33 chip, which represented Aubrey’s number in high school basketball. McCray also won a Holley 4150 LTS Aluminum Ultra XP 650 CFM Carburetor valued at $1,350 during the “Manufacturers Night” drawings. 

 

The 59 cars topped the prior “Manufacturers Night” record car count of 58 that was achieved in 2016 at Tri-City Raceway Park, and was second to the all-time record RUSH Racing Series car count of 62, which was set at the 2025 “Bill Emig Memorial” presented by Sunoco Race Fuels at Lernerville Speedway.

 

Pending any make-up dates, the Flynn’s Tire/Gunter's Honey Touring Series will return to action on Sunday, September 6 at Tri-City Raceway Park in Franklin, Pa. for a $4,000 to-win Platinum Event. 

 

Hovis Auto & Truck Supply RUSH Late Model Flynn’s Tire/Gunter's Honey Touring Series Race #9 (30 laps, $4,000 to-win): 1. DAVE HESS, JR. (Anderson 44) 2. Demetrios Drellos (111) 3. Breyton Santee (9) 4. Jake Wilber (Suppa 4s) 5. Kurt Stebbins (26) 6. Zack Carley (2) 7. Christian Schneider (Daugherty 56) 8. Jeremy Wonderling (3J) 9. Jason Knowles (4) 10. Daryl Charlier (Dobnak 42) 11. Logen Lockhart (58) 12. Ben Easler (02) 13. Jason Genco (Lacki 29J) 14. Kyle Zimmerman (Stockdale 101) 15. Chris Hackett (Huey 16) 16. Cody Dawson (36) 17. Ashton Briggs (11A) 18. Brendan Warner (12*) 19. Bud Watson (Pinckney 49) 20. Shane Crotty (Briggs 4) 21. Khole Wanzer (01W) 22. Jacob Peterson (112) 23. Dusty Waters (14) 24. Austin Allen (32) 25. Brodie Oravetz (91B). (Note: Brodie Oravetz took a Tour provisional).

 

Real Merchant Services DMV Non-Qualifier (10 laps, $200 to-win): 1. Tom Snyder, Jr. (10s) 2. Ward Schell (61s) 3. Steve Hollabaugh (3) 4. Steve Blodgett (23GB) 5. Wyatt White (5w) 6. Tyler Shaffer (2T) 7. Austin Fitzgerald (2A) 8. Kyle Adkins (Wick 19) 9. Leo Iarrapino (45L) 10. Jacob Tubbs (89JR) 11. Gary Youngs (y26) 12. Shawn Little (86) 13. Tyler Ellenberger (77E) 14. Jared Costello (6J) 15. Rob Coffaro (24c) 16. Kevin Santee (9K). DNS: John Waters (LeBarron 11), Randy Hall (Krug 87), Andy Michael (17x), Al Bull (19), Kassandra Norman (6), Steve Houser (33z), Mike Wonderling (White 18), Jeff Watson (1*), Bill Taylor (1), Austin Hauser (51), Ian Travis (36), Wesley McCray (3), Logan Stockdale (31), Darrell Bossard (McCray 32), Andrew Chess (8c), Dylan Cecce (Clark 18*), Justin Neff (33), Hunter Proctor (432).

 

Car Count: 59

Feature Margin of Victory: 0.838 seconds

Feature Lap Leaders: Dave Hess, Jr. (1-30)

Capital Contracting Service "Allegiance Rewards": Demetrios Drellos ($300), Ashton Briggs ($200) & Austin Allen ($100)

Close Racing Supply “Tough Brake of the Night: Brodie Oravetz

Hoosier Tire Western PA/Big Daddy’s Speed Center Hard Charger: Christian Schneider (+13)

Holley Performance Group “Nosed Out”: Ward Schell

Landrum Performance Springs BOGO Certificates: Kyle Adkins, Dusty Waters, Andrew Chess, Austin Fitzgerald & Christian Schneider

Ontime Body & Graphic “Spoiler Alert” Spoiler Kit: Jason Knowles

Schneider Trucks “Hottest of the Hot” Fastest in Hot Laps ($50): Dave Hess, Jr. (16.292)

Sunoco Fuel Card Winners presented by Bazell Race Fuels: Jeremy Wonderling ($100), Jason Knowles ($100), Jason Genco ($50), Dave Hess, Jr. ($50), Khole Wanzer ($50) & Steve Bodgett ($50)

Aubrey Sonney Memorial $333 Drawing presented by Dave Sonney: Wesley McCray

 

FK Rod Ends “Shock the Clock” Flight A Qualifying (Track record 15.655 by Max Blair on 6/11/23): 1. 111D-Demetrios Drellos, 16.331[28]; 2. 8C-Andrew Chess, 16.574[20]; 3. 4S-Jake Wilber, 16.575[13]; 4. 29J-Jason Genco, 16.591[4]; 5. 12*-Brendan Warner, 16.602[8]; 6. 32A-Austin Allen, 16.627[27]; 7. 1-Bill Taylor, 16.631[7]; 8. 2C-Zack Carley, 16.639[6]; 9. 14W-Dusty Waters, 16.640[15]; 10. 36-Cody Dawson, 16.698[3]; 11. 49-Bud Watson, 16.732[21]; 12. 56-Christian Schneider, 16.757[30]; 13. 36T-Ian Travis, 16.837[19]; 14. 5W-Wyatt White, 16.900[16]; 15. 91B-Brodie Oravetz, 16.940[11]; 16. 89JR-Jacob Tubbs, 16.991[29]; 17. 112-Jacob Peterson, 17.026[23]; 18. 33Z-Steve Houser, 17.101[22]; 19. 16H-Chris Hackett, 17.124[25]; 20. 61S-Ward Schell, 17.131[26]; 21. 77E-Tyler Ellenberger, 17.140[9]; 22. 87K-Randy Hall, 17.293[5]; 23. 2A-Austin Fitzgerald, 17.308[24]; 24. 45L-Leo Iarrapino, 17.398[12]; 25. 3-Steve Hollabaugh, 17.596[18]; 26. 19A-Kyle Adkins, 17.635[10]; 27. 3M-Wesley McCray, 17.699[2]; 28. 86-Shawn Little, 18.639[17]; 29. 33N-Justin Neff, 19.815[1]; 30. 18*-Dylan Cecce, NT.

 

FK Rod Ends “Shock the Clock” Flight B Qualifying (Track record 15.655 by Max Blair on 6/11/23) ($100 for fast time):  1. 44-Dave Hess Jr, 16.270[2]; 2. 101-Kyle Zimmerman, 16.662[7]; 3. 58-Logen Lockhart, 16.702[26]; 4. 26-Kurt Stebbins, 16.703[28]; 5. 9-Breyton Santee, 16.729[29]; 6. 02-Ben Easler, 16.781[3]; 7. 51-Austin Hauser, 16.798[25]; 8. 42-Daryl Charlier, 16.815[13]; 9. 4-Jason Knowles, 16.822[14]; 10. 3J-Jeremy Wonderling, 16.843[5]; 11. 01W-Khole Wanzer, 16.846[18]; 12. 11A-Ashton Briggs, 16.864[16]; 13. 6J-Jared Costello, 16.872[20]; 14. 9K-Kevin Santee, 16.895[19]; 15. 1*-Jeff Watson, 16.903[10]; 16. 11L-John Waters, 16.913[11]; 17. 23GB-Stephen Blodgett, 16.990[23]; 18. 31L-Logan Stockdale, 17.095[17]; 19. 17X-Andy Michael, 17.096[24]; 20. 24C-Rob Coffaro, 17.301[15]; 21. 6N-Kassandra Norman, 17.353[12]; 22. 4C-Shane Crotty, 17.366[22]; 23. 32M-Darrell Bossard, 17.378[27]; 24. Y26-Gary Youngs, 17.388[6]; 25. 2T-Tyler Shaffer, 17.393[21]; 26. 18-Mike Wonderling, 17.614[9]; 27. 19-Albert Bull, 18.601[1]; 28. 432-Hunter Proctor, NT; 29. 10S-Tom Snyder Jr, DSQ (tire).

 

FK Rod Ends Heat 1 (8 laps, Top 3 transfer to A, $25 to-win): 1. 111D-Demetrios Drellos[1]; 2. 29J-Jason Genco[2]; 3. 36-Cody Dawson[4]; 4. 16H-Chris Hackett[7]; 5. 1-Bill Taylor[3]; 6. 89JR-Jacob Tubbs[6]; 7. 87K-Randy Hall[8]; 8. 3-Steve Hollabaugh[9]; 9. 36T-Ian Travis[5]; 10. 86-Shawn Little[10].

 

FK Rod Ends Heat 2 (8 laps, Top 3 transfer to A, $25 to-win): 1. 12*-Brendan Warner[2]; 2. 2C-Zack Carley[3]; 3. 49-Bud Watson[4]; 4. 112-Jacob Peterson[6]; 5. 61S-Ward Schell[7]; 6. 19A-Kyle Adkins[9]; 7. 5W-Wyatt White[5]; 8. 2A-Austin Fitzgerald[8]; 9. 8C-Andrew Chess[1]; DNS: 33N-Justin Neff.

 

FK Rod Ends Heat 3 (8 laps, Top 3 transfer to A, $25 to-win): 1. 4S-Jake Wilber[1]; 2. 14W-Dusty Waters[3]; 3. 32A-Austin Allen[2]; 4. 56-Christian Schneider[4]; 5. 91B-Brodie Oravetz[5]; 6. 33Z-Steve Houser[6]; 7. 45L-Leo Iarrapino[8]; 8. 77E-Tyler Ellenberger[7]; 9. 3M-Wesley McCray[9]; DNS: 18*-Dylan Cecce.

 

FK Rod Ends Heat 4 (8 laps, Top 3 transfer to A, $25 to-win): 1. 44-Dave Hess Jr[1]; 2. 3J-Jeremy Wonderling[4]; 3. 26-Kurt Stebbins[2]; 4. 51-Austin Hauser[3]; 5. 11L-John Waters[6]; 6. 4C-Shane Crotty[8]; 7. 17X-Andy Michael[7]; 8. 6J-Jared Costello[5]; 9. 2T-Tyler Shaffer[9]; DNS: 432-Hunter Proctor.

 

FK Rod Ends Heat 5 (8 laps, Top 3 transfer to A, $25 to-win): 1. 9-Breyton Santee[2]; 2. 101-Kyle Zimmerman[1]; 3. 42-Daryl Charlier[3]; 4. 01W-Khole Wanzer[4]; 5. 23GB-Stephen Blodgett[6]; 6. 18-Mike Wonderling[9]; 7. 10S-Tom Snyder Jr[10]; 8. 24C-Rob Coffaro[7]; DNS: 9K-Kevin Santee & 32M-Darrell Bossard.

 

FK Rod Ends Heat 6 (8 laps, Top 3 transfer to A, $25 to-win): 1. 02-Ben Easler[2]; 2. 4-Jason Knowles[3]; 3. 11A-Ashton Briggs[4]; 4. 58-Logen Lockhart[1]; 5. 1*-Jeff Watson[5]; 6. Y26-Gary Youngs[8]; 7. 6N-Kassandra Norman[7]; 8. 19-Albert Bull[9]; DNS: 31L-Logan Stockdale.

 

Last Chance B Main 1 (10 laps, Top 2 transfer to A): 1. 112-Jacob Peterson[2]; 2. 16H-Chris Hackett[1]; 3. 61S-Ward Schell[4]; 4. 87K-Randy Hall[7]; 5. 3-Steve Hollabaugh[9]; 6. 89JR-Jacob Tubbs[5]; 7. 19A-Kyle Adkins[6]; 8. 2A-Austin Fitzgerald[10]; 9. 5W-Wyatt White[8]; 10. 86-Shawn Little[13]; 11. 1-Bill Taylor[3]; DNS: 36T-Ian Travis, 8C-Andrew Chess & 33N-Justin Neff.

 

Last Chance B Main 2 (10 laps, Top 2 transfer to A): 1. 56-Christian Schneider[1]; 2. 4C-Shane Crotty[6]; 3. 11L-John Waters[4]; 4. 6J-Jared Costello[10]; 5. 17X-Andy Michael[8]; 6. 91B-Brodie Oravetz[3]; 7. 2T-Tyler Shaffer[12]; 8. 33Z-Steve Houser[5]; 9. 77E-Tyler Ellenberger[9]; 10. 45L-Leo Iarrapino[7]; 11. 51-Austin Hauser[2]; DNS: 3M-Wesley McCray, 18*-Dylan Cecce & 432-Hunter Proctor


 

Last Chance B Main 3 (10 laps, Top 2 transfer to A): 1. 58-Logen Lockhart[2]; 2. 01W-Khole Wanzer[1]; 3. 10S-Tom Snyder Jr[7]; 4. 23GB-Stephen Blodgett[3]; 5. 24C-Rob Coffaro[9]; 6. 19-Albert Bull[10]; 7. 6N-Kassandra Norman[8]; 8. Y26-Gary Youngs[6]; 9. 18-Mike Wonderling[5]; DNS: 1*-Jeff Watson, 9K-Kevin Santee; 31L-Logan Stockdale & 32M-Darrell Bossard.

 

Sunoco Dash (6 laps, $100 Sunoco fuel card to-win): 1. 44-Dave Hess Jr[1]; 2. 4S-Jake Wilber[2]; 3. 9-Breyton Santee[4]; 4. 111D-Demetrios Drellos[5]; 5. 02-Ben Easler[3]; 6. 12*-Brendan Warner[6].

 

"Manufacturers Night" Presented by MSD Performance Winners List 

1. Henry's Headers: 1 Stainless 604 Headers, Mufflers, Ext, Turndowns & Gaskets ($2,000) (Logan Stockdale)

2. Velocita-USA: Full Custom Drivers Suit ($1,700) (Steve Houser)

3. Holley: 4150 LTS Aluminum Ultra XP 650 CFM Carburetor ($1,350) (Wesley McCray)

4. Holley: 4150 LTS Aluminum Ultra XP 650 CFM Carburetor ($1,350) (Leo Iarrapino)

5. IllusionCoats: Powder Coating of a Dirt Late Model Chassis ($825) (Shane Crotty)

6. 3C Graphix: Complete Custom LM Wrap ($765) (Austin Fitzgerald)

7. MSD Performance: MSD 6CT Ignition Control, Blaster HVC Coil ($758) (Rob Coffaro)

8. MSD Performance: MSD 6CT Ignition Control, Blaster HVC Coil ($758) (Kassandra Norman)

9. Dynamic Drivelines: Carbon Fiber Driveshaft ($729) (Austin Allen)

10. Ontime Body & Graphic: Complete Custom LM Wrap ($700) (Austin Hauser)

11. Jones Racing Products: SBC 55 Amp Radius Tooth HTD Alternator Kit ($652) (Tom Snyder, Jr.)

12. Jones Racing Products: SBC 55 Amp Radius Tooth HTD Alternator Kit ($652) (Breyton Santee)

13. Wieland Metal Services/Ontime Body & Graphic: Package of 4 Sheets of White Aluminum & One Spoiler Kit ($650) (Jake Wilber)

14. Wieland Metal Services/Ontime Body & Graphic: Package of 4 Sheets of White Aluminum & One Spoiler Kit ($650) (Kurt Stebbins)

15. Wieland Metal Services/Ontime Body & Graphic: Package of 4 Sheets of White Aluminum & One Spoiler Kit ($650) (Brendan Warner)

16. Wieland Metal Services/Ontime Body & Graphic: Package of 4 Sheets of White Aluminum & One Spoiler Kit ($650) (Bud Watson)

17. Hoosier Tire Distributors/Racing Electronics: 2 RUSH Hoosier Tires/Receiver Pro & Case ($566) (Logen Lockhart)

18. Hoosier Tire Distributors/Racing Electronics: 2 RUSH Hoosier Tires/Receiver Pro & Case ($566) (Christian Schneider)

19. Hoosier Tire Distributors/Racing Electronics: 2 RUSH Hoosier Tires/Receiver Pro & Case ($566) (Chris Hackett)

20. Hoosier Tire Distributors/Racing Electronics: 2 RUSH Hoosier Tires/Receiver Pro & Case ($566) (Jeremy Wonderling)

21. Hoosier Tire Distributors/Racing Electronics: 2 RUSH Hoosier Tires/Receiver Pro & Case ($566) (Kyle Zimmerman)

22. Hoosier Tire Distributors/Racing Electronics: 2 RUSH Hoosier Tires/Receiver Pro & Case ($566) (Kevin Santee)

23. Hoosier Tire Distributors/Racing Electronics: 2 RUSH Hoosier Tires/Receiver Pro & Case ($566) (Kyle Adkins)

24. Hoosier Tire Distributors/Racing Electronics: 2 RUSH Hoosier Tires/Receiver Pro & Case ($566) (Jacob Tubbs)

25. MSD Performance: Pro Billet Distributor ($500) (Jason Genco)

26. MSD Performance: Pro Billet Distributor ($500) (Jared Costello)

27. Winters Performance/Ingram Engines: $300 Gift Certificate/Matched 604 Valve Springs ($500) (Ward Schell)

28. Winters Performance/Ingram Engines: $300 Gift Certificate/Matched 604 Valve Springs ($500) (Mike Wonderling)

29. FK Rod Ends: Complete Set of 4130 Black FK Rod Ends ($500) (Justin Neff)

30. FK Rod Ends: Complete Set of 4130 Black FK Rod Ends ($500) (Cody Dawson)

31. FK Rod Ends: Complete Set of 4130 Black FK Rod Ends ($500) (Wyatt White)

32. FK Rod Ends: Complete Set of 4130 Black FK Rod Ends ($500) (Ben Easler)

33. FK Rod Ends: Complete Set of 4130 Black FK Rod Ends ($500) (Jacob Peterson)

34. FK Rod Ends: Complete Set of 4130 Black FK Rod Ends ($500) (Dylan Cecce)

35. Keyser Manufacturing/Wieland Metal Services: $250 Keyser certificate/2 Sheets of White Aluminum ($500) (Shawn Little)

36. Keyser Manufacturing/Wieland Metal Services: $250 Keyser certificate/2 Sheets of White Aluminum ($500) (Daryl Charlier)

37. Velocita-USA/Wehrs Machine: 1 Pr. Hot Driving Shoes & 1 Pr. Gloves/$100 Certificate ($479) (Andrew Chess)

38. Velocita-USA/Wehrs Machine: 1 Pr. Hot Driving Shoes & 1 Pr. Gloves/$100 Certificate ($479) (Bill Taylor)

39. Insinger Performance/Race Jugs/Wieland Metal Services: $300 Gift Certificate for Sunoco Race Fuel/2 Fuel Jugs/1 Sheet Aluminum ($478) (Darrell Bossard)

40. Insinger Performance/Race Jugs/Wieland Metal Services: $300 Gift Certificate for Sunoco Race Fuel/2 Fuel Jugs/1 Sheet Aluminum ($478) (Steve Blodgett)

41. Insinger Performance/Race Jugs/Wieland Metal Services: $300 Gift Certificate for Sunoco Race Fuel/2 Fuel Jugs/1 Sheet Aluminum ($478) (Steve Hollabaugh)

42. Insinger Performance/Race Jugs/Wieland Metal Services: $300 Gift Certificate for Sunoco Race Fuel/2 Fuel Jugs/1 Sheet Aluminum ($478) (Jason Knowles)

43. Insinger Performance/Race Jugs/Wieland Metal Services: $300 Gift Certificate for Sunoco Race Fuel/2 Fuel Jugs/1 Sheet Aluminum ($478) (Andy Michael)

44. Insinger Performance/Race Jugs/Wieland Metal Services: $300 Gift Certificate for Sunoco Race Fuel/2 Fuel Jugs/1 Sheet Aluminum ($478) (Hunter Proctor)

45. Insinger Performance/Race Jugs/Wieland Metal Services: $300 Gift Certificate for Sunoco Race Fuel/2 Fuel Jugs/1 Sheet Aluminum ($478) (Demetrios Drellos)

46. Close Racing Supply/955 Automotive: $300 Gift Certificate for Products or Repairs/$150 Gift Certificate ($450) (Tyler Shaffer)

47. Landrum Performance Springs/MSD: 4 VB Standard Coil Springs/8.5 mm Super Conductor Wires ($450) (Dave Hess, Jr.)

48. Landrum Performance Springs/MSD: 4 VB Standard Coil Springs/8.5 mm Super Conductor Wires ($450) (Ashton Briggs)

49. Landrum Performance Springs/MSD: 4 VB Standard Coil Springs/8.5 mm Super Conductor Wires ($450) (Ian Travis)

50. Landrum Performance Springs/MSD: 4 VB Standard Coil Springs/8.5 mm Super Conductor Wires ($450) (Randy Hall)

51. Product Package TBA ($400) (Al Bull)

52. Product Package TBA ($400) (John Waters)

53. Product Package TBA ($400) (Khole Wanzer)

54. Product Package TBA ($400) (Brodie Oravetz)

55. Product Package TBA ($400) (Dusty Waters)

56. Product Package TBA ($400) (Jeff Watson)

57. Product Package TBA ($400) (Zack Carley)

58. Product Package TBA ($400) (Gary Youngs)

59. Product Package TBA ($400) (Tyler Ellenberger)

                                   

Gorilla Powersport Products: 16 oz. bottle of Off-Road Wash & One 16 oz. bottle of Gorilla Shield to each racer ($1,800)

 

The RUSH Racing Series is brought to you by Hovis Auto & Truck Supply together with Born2Run Lubricants along with the support of Hoosier Tire, Sunoco Race Fuels, Bazell Race Fuels, Insinger Performance, Colussy Chevrolet Flynn's Tire, Gunter's Honey, Rustler Sales & Service, MSD Performance, Holley Performance Products, FK Rod Ends, Capital Contracting Service, Joseph J. Oliva Attorney at Law, Schoenfeld Headers, Jones Racing Products, Landrum Performance Springs, Russ King Racing, 3C Graphix, Velocita-USA, Wieland Metal Services, Real Merchant Services DMV, IllusionCoats Powder Coating, Hoosier Tire Western Pennsylvania/Big Daddy's Speed Center, Close Racing Supply, Keyser Manufacturing/Integra Racing Shocks, Seal-Tite Paving & Excavating, MotoRad, Schneider Trucks, Ontime Body & Graphic, Henry's Headers & Exhaust Systems, D&V Jewelers, AERO Race Wheels, Racing Electronics, Design Creations, and Competition Crate Parts.

 

E-mail can be sent to the RUSH Racing Series at info@rushracingseries.com and mail to 4368 Route 422, Pulaski, PA 16143. Office phone is 724-964-9300. The RUSH Late Model website is www.rushlatemodels.com. Like our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/rushlatemodels and follow us on X (formerly known as Twitter) @RUSHLM.

 
 

JJ MAZUR BECOMES 10TH DIFFERENT HOVIS RUSH LATE MODEL WINNER IN 10 RACES AT GENESEE; KURT STEBBINS & DAVE HESS JR ALSO WIN THEIR 1ST RACES OF 2026; CAREER 1ST RUSH PRO MOD WIN FOR DAVE SHAGLA JR

By Marcie Barlow


 

August 6, 2026 - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

(Pulaski, PA)...It’s difficult to believe but we are heading into the closing months of weekly Hovis Auto and Truck Supply RUSH Racing Series action presented by Born2Run Lubricants. Several tracks rewarded RUSH Late Model Colussy Chevrolet Weekly Series competitors with increased purses as Dave Hess, Jr. (Raceway 7), Matt Hill (Georgetown Speedway), and Devin Brannon (Winchester Speedway) tallied wins.  Dave Shagla, Jr. garnered his career first RUSH Pro Mod win at Stateline Speedway, while William Baker, Jr. continues to add to his win total in RUSH Stock Car action.  Blaze Myers and John Mollick split the wins in Hovis RUSH Sprint Car Rustler Sales & Service Weekly Serie action.

 

The “Dave Levesque Memorial” featured the RUSH Late Models in Colussy Chevrolet Weekly Series action on Friday at Raceway 7.  Kyle Zimmerman and Dave Hess, Jr. would show the way to the green with Hess taking the top spot.  Hess. led the entire distance of the 25-lap feature event to score his first divisional win of the season and a $1,500 payday.  Zimmerman came home in the runner-up position with Jeff Watson, Ben Easler and Cory Sines completing the top five.

 

RUSH Late Model competitors at the Georgetown Speedway were in action for the annual Camp Barnes Benefit event.  Matt Hill took command at the start and led the event “wire to wire” to score his second victory of the season at the Delaware oval and the $1,500 paycheck.  Georgia’ Austin Yarbrough finished second in his RUSH debut with Trevor Collins getting third. Kyle Hardy and Nick Davis rounded out the top five.

 

Hovis Auto and Truck Supply RUSH Late Model Colussy Chevrolet Weekly Series action at The Dirt Track at Genesee saw the top two point men, Dave DuBois and Doug Ricotta, bring the field to the green. DuBois led the way with Ricotta and Bill Holmes following.  Both Ricotta and Holmes would fade before breaking while fourth place starter J.J. Mazur patiently waited and worked his way into second.  Misfortune then struck DuBois as he went over the berm in turns one and two to draw the caution and give the lead to Mazur.  Mazur led the final five laps to take home the victory and become the 10th different winner in 10 events held at the speedway this season.  It was also Mazur’s first win since the 2021 season after taking the last year years off. Eighth place starter Paul Grigsby finished second with Bill Taylor in third. Austin Hauser and Billy DuBois rounded out the top five.

 

RUSH Late Model action at Stateline Speedway saw Hunter Proctor lead the first four laps while Kurt Stebbins and Jeremy Wonderling, who started eighth and ninth respectively, worked their way to the front. Stebbins took lead on lap five with Wonderling getting the second position on lap six. The duo battled for the top spot for the remainder of the 20-lap event with Wonderling using the top side of the speedway while Stebbins found superior traction in the middle and bottom grooves. At the checkered flag it was Stebbins earning his first career Stateline victory by 0.859 seconds over Wonderling.  Brendan Warner, Ian Travis, and Ward Schell completed the top five.

 

RUSH Late Model action at Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Motor Speedway saw Anthony Monteparte and Tom Klein lead the field to green. Klein powered into the lead with Brandon Burgoon following in second. The field slowed on lap 11 when Monteparte spun to bring out the caution. When racing action resumed Klein and Burgoon battled for the lead with Klein maintaining a slim lead. Burgoon’s opportunity to take the top spot came on lap 19 and the McDonald, PA driver went on to score the win, which was his third of the season at the Imperial, PA oval. Klein had to settle for second with Ben Easler finishing third. Daryl Charlier and Matt Benard rounded out the top five.

 

Devin Brannon continued his winning ways at Winchester Speedway as he tallied his seventh RUSH Late Model win of the season at the speedway on Saturday- this one worth $1,500 in the Colussy Chevrolet Weekly Series special.  Davin Kaiser finished second with Kris Hutton third. Bubby Tharp, Jr., and Brayden Armel finished fourth and fifth, respectively.

 

Hovis RUSH Late Model Colussy Chevrolet Weekly Series action at Woodhull Raceway was led to the green by Mike Wonderling and Garrett Heffner. Wonderling led the first three laps until his car pushed up in turn three giving Steve LeBarron the opportunity to grab the lead. LeBarron led the remainder of the 20-lap event to score a 0.994 second victory over Wonderling.  It was LeBarron’s fourth win of 2026. Heffner was a career best third over Russ King Racing Futures Cup driver Wyatt White. Austin Allen was fifth.

 

Hovis RUSH Sprint Car teams has two nights of Rustler Sales and Service Weekly Series action on tap. They began their weekend at Tri-City Raceway Park on Friday with Gale Ruth, Jr. taking the lead at the start and building up a 2.5 second over the remainder of the field. The event’s lone caution flew on lap six when Owen James slowed. On the restart Blaze Myers was right on Ruth’s tail before getting the lead on lap nine. In the closing laps of the main event Myers pulled away to score his fifth win of the season over Ruth.  Fifteen-year-old Logen Lockhart had a great run to finish a career best third in the Sprint Cars one race after a prior best of fourth at Lernerville.  Russ King Racing Futures Cup points leader, Grayson Bayle, was fourth.  Another teenager, Brayden Blackshear, completed the top five.

 

RUSH Sprint Car teams then headed to another half-mile track on Saturday in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Motor Speedway. Devon Deeter and rookie Ashton Riggle led the field to green, but it was third place starter Gale Ruth, Jr. who would lead the first lap. John Mollick took the top spot on lap two and the veteran duo led the field for the early part of the main event. By lap 10, Mollick had built up a half a straightaway lead and Wyatt Long overtook Ruth for second. At the checkered flag it was Mollick scoring his sixth win of the season in divisional action over Long, Ruth, Riggle and Samantha Priest.

 

The lone Hovis RUSH Pro-Mod event took place Saturday at Stateline Speedway.  Dave Shagla, Jr. started on the pole and led the entire distance of the 15-lap event to score his career first divisional victory.  Shagla became the season’s fifth different winner in seven events. The last three Pro Mod races have seen Victor Earle, Jr. win his first at Stateline, Trenton Curry become the youngest winner in RUSH Pro Mod history, and now another new winner in Shagla! Cody VanGuilder came home a career best second with Nick Arnold finishing third. Greg Marsh and Al Brewer finished fourth and fifth, respectively.

 

RUSH Stock Car competitors began the weekend at Tri-City Raceway Park with William Baker, Jr. once again scoring the win. The win was Baker’s tenth in his last 11 starts and his fifth straight of the season.  Second generation racer Cole Laskey finished a career best second with Robby Switzer, Jim Buchanan and Raiddan Wilson finished third through fifth. Baker also captured the win Saturday at Stateline Speedway for his first of 2026 at the Busti, NY oval. Baker won convincingly by 5.388 second over a career best finish by David McAvoy. Wilson, Cole Strickland, and Laskey followed in third through fifth.

 

RUSH Late Model and Stock Car action scheduled for Eriez Speedway was rained out and RUSH Sportsman Modified competitors had the weekend off.

 

RUSH Late Model Flynn’s Tire/Gunter’s Honey Touring Series action will visit Marion Center Raceway for the first time in two years on Saturday before heading north to Eriez Speedway on Sunday. Both events will pay $4,000 to win. The Eriez event is also “Manufacturers Night” presented by MSD Performance with more than $33,000 in valuable products distributed to the competitors in attendance.

 

After a night off, Dog Hollow Speedway will return to action on Friday with a $1,200 to-win RUSH Late Model Colussy Chevrolet Weekly Series special.  Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Motor Speedway, Winchester Speedway and Woodhull Raceway will also be in action Saturday.

 

Predicted rain has already washed-out RUSH Late Model and RUSH Sportsman Modified action at Raceway 7 along with Friday’s RUSH Sprint Car event at Stateline Speedway. The RUSH Sprints will visit Mercer for the second time this season on Saturday night. 

 

RUSH Stock Car competitors will also make their first ever appearance at Michael’s Mercer Raceway Park on Saturday and then join their RUSH Late Model counterparts for their “Manufacturers Night” presented by MSD Performance on Sunday at Eriez Speedway. RUSH Stock Car competitors in attendance will be eligible for $9,000 in valuable product giveaways.

 

Hovis Auto and Truck Supply RUSH Pro Mod competitors will be off.

 

The days may be getting a little shorter but Hovis Auto and Truck Supply RUSH Racing Series action presented by Born2Run Lubricants continues to heat up so be sure and enjoy some this weekend.

 

The RUSH Racing Series is brought to you by Hovis Auto & Truck Supply together with Born2Run Lubricants along with the support of Hoosier Tire, Sunoco Race Fuels, Bazell Race Fuels, Insinger Performance, Colussy Chevrolet Flynn's Tire, Gunter's Honey, Rustler Sales & Service, MSD Performance, Holley Performance Products, FK Rod Ends, Capital Contracting Service, Joseph J. Oliva Attorney at Law, Schoenfeld Headers, Jones Racing Products, Landrum Performance Springs, Russ King Racing, 3C Graphix, Velocita-USA, Wieland Metal Services, Real Merchant Services DMV, IllusionCoats Powder Coating, Hoosier Tire Western Pennsylvania/Big Daddy's Speed Center, Close Racing Supply, Keyser Manufacturing/Integra Racing Shocks, Seal-Tite Paving & Excavating, MotoRad, Schneider Trucks, Ontime Body & Graphic, Henry's Headers & Exhaust Systems, D&V Jewelers, AERO Race Wheels, Racing Electronics, Design Creations, and Competition Crate Parts.

 

E-mail can be sent to the RUSH Racing Series at info@rushracingseries.com and mail to 4368 Route 422, Pulaski, PA 16143. Office phone is 724-964-9300. The RUSH Late Model website is www.rushlatemodels.com. Like our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/rushlatemodels and follow us on X (formerly known as Twitter) @RUSHLM.

 

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16-YEAR-OLD TRENTON CURRY BECOMES YOUNGEST HOVIS RUSH PRO MOD WINNER IN SERIES HISTORY WITH HIS VICTORY AT STATELINE; 19-YEAR-OLD TRENT MARSHALL SCORES HIS 1ST CAREER RUSH SPRINT CAR WIN AT LERNERVILLE

By Marcie Barlow


 

July 31, 2026 - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

(Pulaski, PA)...For the first time in several weeks sunshine and comfortable temperatures greeted the competitors in the various Hovis Auto and Truck Supply RUSH Racing Series divisions presented by Born2Run Lubricants and all of the events scheduled were completed. Michael Norris tallied his first victory of the season in RUSH Dirt Late Model Flynn’s Tire/Gunter’s Honey Touring Series action at Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Motor Speedway. Trent Marshall (Hovis RUSH Sprint Cars) and Trenton Curry (Hovis RUSH Pro Mods) celebrated their career first victories. Kole Holden added to his win total in RUSH Sportsman Modified action and William Baker, Jr. tallied two more win in RUSH Stock Car action.

 

The Dirt Track at Genesee hosted a special Thursday evening program part of the Genesee County Fair last Thursday night for the RUSH Late Model Colussy Chevrolet Weekly Series.  Paul Grigsby took the $1,000 win to become the amazing ninth different winner in as many races this season!  JJ Mazur, who recently returned to competition after taking the last two seasons off, was second for his best finish in more than four years.. Jake Wilber, Doug Ricotta and Bill Taylor finished third through fifth. 

 

Ashton Briggs and Billy Henry, Jr. led the Hovis RUSH Late Model action to the green flag Friday at Raceway 7.  Briggs, who was making his first visit of the season, wasted little time as he led the entire distance of the 20-lap main event to score his first win of 2026. Seventh place starter Colby Beighey came home in second in his season debut with Breyton Santee third. Henry and William Pinckney rounded out the top five.

 

Dog Hollow Speedway had two RUSH Late Model main events on Friday evening. In the July 3rd make-up, Tom Snyder, Jr. claimed the win over Davin Kaiser, Cody Williams, Leo Iarrapino and Skylar Park. Snyder also picked up the win in the regularly scheduled main event defeating Park, Williams, Iarrapino and Brandon Doland. Snyder now has five wins in Colussy Chevrolet Weekly Series action.

 

The Hovis RUSH Dirt Late Model Flynn’s Tire/Gunter’s Honey Touring Series made their first visit of the season to Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Motor Speedway for the 37th Annual Jook George Steel City Classic on Saturday. A season-high 49 cars were in attendance.  Kyle Lukon and Michael Norris led the field to green with Norris leading the first lap before Lukon nosed ahead on the second circuit. Norris made his winning move on a lap seven restart as he used a turn three slider to gain the top spot from Lukon. Norris was showing the way with Lukon in second and Dan Angelicchio in third. The caution flew on lap 22 when Lukon slowed after hitting the turn two wall. The final restart saw Norris regaining his advantage while Angelicchio and Demetrios Drellos battled for second. At the checkered flag it was Norris, scoring a 1.794 second victory over Drellos to claim the $6,010 top prize. Angelicchio came home in third, which was his best Tour finish since 2013. Christian Schneider and Jeremy Wonderling rounded out the top five.

 

Saturday evening at Woodhull Raceway pole sitter Steve LeBarron led the first 18 laps of the Hovis RUSH Late Model main event while fifth place starter Brett Marlatt slowly worked his way through the field. By lap 17 Marlatt closed the gap between himself and LeBarron to just .029 seconds and then got around LeBarron coming out of turn four with two laps remaining. Once out front Marlatt cruised to his third victory of the season at the New York oval. Lebarron settled for second with Rickie Loucks claiming third. Brian Knowles finished 4th and Marshall O’Brian completed the top five.

 

Hovis RUSH Late Model Weekly Series action at Stateline Speedway saw Ian Travis and Brendon Warner battle each other and lapped traffic during the 20-lap main event. At the finish it was Travis scoring his second victory of the season by .238 seconds over Warner, who was a Late Model career best second for the former RUSH Pro Mod race.  Andy Michael, Randy Hall and Steve Dixon followed.

 

Sunday evening at Eriez Speedway Kurt Stebbins led the first six laps in RUSH Late Model action before Jeremy Wonderling took over on lap seven. Wonderling led the remainder of the 20-lap event to pick up his fourth Eriez win of the season in as many tries and eighth overall to maintain the lead in the Colussy Chevrolet National Weekly Series standings. Stebbins came home in the runner-up position with Billy Henry, Jr. getting third.  Breyton Santee and Ben Easler finished fourth and five respectively. 

 

Mike Wonderling led the first seven circuits of Hovis RUSH Late Model action Sunday at Bradford Speedway before Dusty Waters took over on lap eight.  Waters led the way until Jake Wilber took over on lap 12. Wilber then led the remainder of the 25-lap event to pick up his third win of the season at the speedway and his fourth overall of 2026 in Colussy Chevrolet Weekly Series action.  Fifth place starter Jason Dobson came home a season best second with Ward Schell getting third.  Waters and Wonderling dropped to fourth and fifth respectively.

 

The lone Hovis RUSH Sportsman Modified event took place Friday evening at Raceway 7.  Kole Holden led all the way to score his third win of the season at the Ohio oval.  The win was also the 34th of Holden’s in divisional action. Russ King Racing Futures Cup racer, Nolan Burns, was a career best second. Brothers Jacob and Doug Rutana were third and fourth as Kyle Martell completed the top five.

 

Hovis RUSH Sprint Car competitors began their weekend of Rustler Sales and Service Weekly Series action at Lernerville Speedway for the first time of 2026 on Friday night.  Youngsters Brayden Blackshear and Trent Marshall led the 18-car field to the green.  The 19-year-old Marshall led the entire distance of the 20-lap event to score his career first divisional victory over veterans John Mollick and Arnie Kent. Fourteen-year-old Logen Lockhart recorded his best career finish in a Sprint Car in fourth. Points leader Gale Ruth, Jr. rounded out the top five.

 

Saturday evening at Sharon Speedway, Mollick went from fifth to first on the opening lap main event and never looked back as he went on to score his second victory of the season at the Hartford, OH oval.  The win was also Mollick’s fifth of the season overall and 34th of his career in the division.  Fourteen-year-old Brayden Blackshear scored his career best divisional finish in second.  Following his win the night prior to Lernerville, Trent Marshall completed a solid weekend in third.  Wyatt Long and Arnie Kent finished fourth and fifth respectively.

 

Hovis RUSH Pro Mod teams were in action at Stateline Speedway Saturday evening.  Josh Wilcox and Trenton Curry led the field to the green.  The duo battles side-by-side for the majority of the 15-lap event with Curry, the 2025 Russ King Racing Futures Cup Champion, pulling away in the later stages of the event to score his first ever divisional victory. The 16-year-old former RUSH Karting racer became the youngest winner in RUSH Pro Mod history! Dave Shagla, Jr. was second as Josh Canfield and Cody VanGuilder rounded out the top five.

 

William Baker, Jr. appears to be the driver to beat in Hovis RUSH Stock Car action as the Titusville, PA driver was victorious at both Tri-City Raceway Park and Eriez Speedway this past weekend.  Friday evening at Tri-City Baker led the entire distance of the 15-lap main event to score his fourth victory in a row. Robby Switzer, Cole Laskey, Raiddan Wilson and Jim Buchanon completed the top five. Sunday evening at Eriez Speedway Baker tallied his RUSH leading 10th win of 2026 as he defeated Kaden Michael, Cole Strickland, Darr Diegelman and Alex Bush.     

 

Raiddan Wilson led the first seven circuits of Hovis Auto and Truck Supply Stock Car action at Stateline Speedway before Cole Strickland took the top spot and went on to score the win, which was his second divisional victory of the season. David McAvoy, Alex Bush and Ken Moore, Sr. followed.

 

It is another busy weekend for Hovis RUSH Late Model Colussy Chevrolet Weekly Series competitors. They will be in action Friday at Raceway 7 and Georgetown Speedway with both tracks paying $1,500 to win. Saturday’s action includes The Dirt Track at Genesee, Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Motor Speedway, Stateline Speedway, Woodhull Raceway, and a special $1,500 to win event at Winchester Speedway.  Eriez Speedway is the lone track in action on Sunday.

 

Hovis RUSH Sprint Car Rustler Sales and Service teams will be in action Friday at Tri-City Raceway Park and then head to Pittsburgh on Saturday.

 

It’s another three-day racing weekend for RUSH Stock Car teams as they will be at Tri-City Raceway Park on Friday, Stateline Speedway on Saturday and Eriez Speedway on Sunday.

 

RUSH Pro-Mod action is scheduled at Stateline Speedway Saturday, while RUSH Sportsman Modified competitors have the weekend off.  

 

Racing season is in full swing so get out and enjoy the exciting RUSH action at a track near you.

 

The RUSH Racing Series is brought to you by Hovis Auto & Truck Supply together with Born2Run Lubricants along with the support of Hoosier Tire, Sunoco Race Fuels, Bazell Race Fuels, Insinger Performance, Colussy Chevrolet Flynn's Tire, Gunter's Honey, Rustler Sales & Service, MSD Performance, Holley Performance Products, FK Rod Ends, Capital Contracting Service, Joseph J. Oliva Attorney at Law, Schoenfeld Headers, Jones Racing Products, Landrum Performance Springs, Russ King Racing, 3C Graphix, Velocita-USA, Wieland Metal Services, Real Merchant Services DMV, IllusionCoats Powder Coating, Hoosier Tire Western Pennsylvania/Big Daddy's Speed Center, Close Racing Supply, Keyser Manufacturing/Integra Racing Shocks, Seal-Tite Paving & Excavating, MotoRad, Schneider Trucks, Ontime Body & Graphic, Henry's Headers & Exhaust Systems, D&V Jewelers, AERO Race Wheels, Racing Electronics, Design Creations, and Competition Crate Parts.

 

E-mail can be sent to the RUSH Racing Series at info@rushracingseries.com and mail to 4368 Route 422, Pulaski, PA 16143. Office phone is 724-964-9300. The RUSH Late Model website is www.rushlatemodels.com. Like our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/rushlatemodels and follow us on X (formerly known as Twitter) @RUSHLM.
 

 

 

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2026 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series presented by FloRacing Schedule

 

Wednesday, February 18 / All-Tech Raceway / Lake City, FL

Winter Nationals / Open Practice

Thursday, February 19 / All-Tech Raceway / Lake City, FL

Winter Nationals / $10k to win / $49k purse

Friday, February 20 / All-Tech Raceway / Lake City, FL

Winter Nationals / $12k to win / $53k purse

Saturday, February 21 / All-Tech Raceway / Lake City, FL

Winter Nationals / $15k to win / $64k purse

 

Monday, February 23 / Ocala Speedway / Ocala, FL

Winter Nationals / Open Practice

Tuesday, February 24 / Ocala Speedway / Ocala, FL

Winter Nationals / $7k to win / $31k purse

Wednesday, February 25 / Ocala Speedway / Ocala, FL

Winter Nationals / $7k to win / $31k purse

Thursday, February 26 / Ocala Speedway / Ocala, FL

Winter Nationals / $10k to win / $49k purse

Friday, February 27 / Ocala Speedway / Ocala, FL

Winter Nationals / $12k to win / $53k purse

Saturday, February 28 / Ocala Speedway / Ocala, FL

Winter Nationals / $25k to win / $83k purse

 

Tuesday, March 3 / Golden Isles Speedway / Brunswick, GA

Super Bowl of Racing / Open Practice

Wednesday, March 4 / Golden Isles Speedway / Brunswick, GA

Super Bowl of Racing / $7k to win / $31k purse

Thursday, March 5 / Golden Isles Speedway / Brunswick, GA

Super Bowl of Racing / $10k to win / $49k purse

Friday, March 6 / Golden Isles Speedway / Brunswick, GA

Super Bowl of Racing / $12k to win / $53k purse

Saturday, March 7 / Golden Isles Speedway / Brunswick, GA

Super Bowl of Racing / $25k to win / $83k purse

 

Friday, March 27 / Atomic Speedway / Chillicothe, OH

Buckeye Spring 50 / $15k to win / $64k purse

Saturday, March 28 / Brownstown Speedway / Brownstown, IN

Indiana Icebreaker / $25k to win / $83k purse

 

Friday, April 24 / Georgetown Speedway / Georgetown, DE

The Melvin L. Joseph Memorial / $21k to win / $70k purse

Saturday, April 25 / BAPS Motor Speedway / York Haven, PA

Superior Homes Late Model York County Nationals Presented by Pancho's Racing Products / $25k to win / $83k purse

Sunday, April 26 / Hagerstown Speedway / Hagerstown, MD

Conococheague 40 / $10k to win / $49k purse

 

Friday, May 1 / Circle City Raceway / Indianapolis, IN

$15k to win / $64k purse

Saturday, May 2 / Florence Speedway / Union, KY

40th Annual Ralph Latham Memorial / $25k to win / $83k purse

 

Friday, May 8 / Farmer City Raceway / Farmer City, IL

Farmer City 74 / $25k to win / $83k purse

Saturday, May 9 / Fairbury Speedway / Fairbury, IL

FALS Spring Shootout Presented by Titan Industries / $30k to win / $100k purse

 

Thursday, May 14 / Eagle Raceway / Eagle, NE

Malvern Bank Presents High Bank Heist / $10k to win / $49k purse

Friday, May 15 / Eagle Raceway / Eagle, NE

Malvern Bank Presents High Bank Heist / $10k to win / $49k purse

Saturday, May 16 / Eagle Raceway / Eagle, NE

Malvern Bank Presents High Bank Heist / $50k to win / $150k purse

 

Thursday, May 21 / Lucas Oil Speedway / Wheatland, MO

13th Annual Cowboy Classic / $10k to win / $49k purse

Friday, May 22 / Lucas Oil Speedway / Wheatland, MO

The Tribute to Don & Billie Gibson / $10k to win / $49k purse

Saturday, May 23 / Lucas Oil Speedway / Wheatland, MO

34th Annual Show-Me 100 / $75k to win / $208k purse

 

Friday, June 19 / Smoky Mountain Speedway / Maryville, TN

Mountain Moonshine Classic / $10k to win / $49k purse

Saturday, June 20 / Smoky Mountain Speedway / Maryville, TN

Mountain Moonshine Classic / $30k to win / $100k purse

 

Thursday, June 25 / Lernerville Speedway / Sarver, PA

20th Annual Firecracker 100 / Twin $5k to win / $50k purse

Friday, June 26 / Lernerville Speedway / Sarver, PA

20th Annual Firecracker 100 / Twin $5k to win / $50k purse

Saturday, June 27 / Lernerville Speedway / Sarver, PA

20th Annual Firecracker 100 / $50k to win / $150k purse

 

Friday, July 3 / Atomic Speedway / Chillicothe, OH

Independence 50 / $25k to win / $83k purse

Saturday, July 4 / Muskingum County Speedway / Zanesville, OH

Freedom 60 / $25k to win / $83k purse

 

Thursday, July 9 / 34 Raceway / Burlington, IA

$15k to win / $64k purse

Friday, July 10 / Lucas Oil Speedway / Wheatland, MO

Salute to Forrest / $15k to win / $64k purse

Saturday, July 11 / Lucas Oil Speedway / Wheatland, MO

20th Annual CMH Diamond Nationals / $25k to win / $83k purse

 

Tuesday, July 14 / Adams County Speedway / Corning, IA

$15k to win / $64k purse

Thursday, July 16 / Shelby County Speedway / Harlan, IA

Go 50 / $15k to win / $64k purse

Friday, July 17 / Shelby County Speedway / Harlan, IA

16th Annual Silver Dollar Nationals / Prelims / $40k purse

Saturday, July 18 / Shelby County Speedway / Harlan, IA

16th Annual Silver Dollar Nationals / $52k to win / $230k purse

 

Thursday, August 6 / Florence Speedway / Union, KY

44th Annual Sunoco North/South 100 / Twin $6k to win / $50k purse

Friday, August 7 / Florence Speedway / Union, KY

44th Annual Sunoco North/South 100 / Twin $6k to win / $50k purse

Saturday, August 8 / Florence Speedway / Union, KY

44th Annual Sunoco North/South 100 / $75k to win / $213k purse

 

Friday, August 14 / Batesville Motor Speedway / Batesville, AR

34th Annual Nutrien Ag Solutions Topless 100 Presented by Big River Steel / Twin $5k to win / $50k purse

Saturday, August 15 / Batesville Motor Speedway / Batesville, AR

34th Annual Nutrien Ag Solutions Topless 100 Presented by Big River Steel / $50k to win / $150k purse

 

Friday, August 28 / Port Royal Speedway / Port Royal, PA

The Rumble by the River / $10k to win / $49k purse

Saturday, August 29 / Port Royal Speedway / Port Royal, PA

The Rumble by the River / $50k to win / $150k purse

 

Thursday, September 17 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA

Lucas Oil Late Model Nationals / $10k to win / $49k purse

Friday, September 18 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA

Lucas Oil Late Model Nationals / $10k to win / $49k purse

Saturday, September 19 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA

Lucas Oil Late Model Nationals / $75k to win / $218k purse

 

Friday, September 25 / Brownstown Speedway / Brownstown, IN

5th Annual CJ Rayburn Memorial / $10k to win / $49k purse

Saturday, September 26 / Brownstown Speedway / Brownstown, IN

47th Annual Jackson 100 / $50k to win / $150k purse

 

Friday, October 2 / Pittsburgh’s Pennsylvania Motor Speedway / Imperial, PA

38th Annual Pittsburgher / $10k to win / $49k purse

Saturday, October 3 / Pittsburgh’s Pennsylvania Motor Speedway / Imperial, PA

38th Annual Pittsburgher / $50k to win / $150k purse

 

Friday, October 9 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH

$10k to win / $49k purse

Saturday, October 10 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH

$50k to win / $150k purse

 

Friday, October 16 / West Virginia Motor Speedway / Mineral Wells, WV

46th Annual Dirt Track World Championship / Twin $5k to win / $50k purse

Saturday, October 17 / West Virginia Motor Speedway / Mineral Wells, WV

46th Annual Dirt Track World Championship / $100k to win / $216k purse

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