Finally, it seems we might actually get to see the stars of late model racing get their shows in, and this weekend is full to the brim with multiple high dollar shows that should bring out the very best the division has to offer. we're going to preview each of the options for you so you can a basic idea of what you should be looking for.
Lucas Oil Late Model Series
The series visits Atomic Speedway in Chillicothe, OH on Friday night and Brownstown Speedway, in Brownstown, IN on Saturday night. These shows were originally scheduled for the 16th and 17th of March, but Mother Nature was pissed off as she has been basically all spring. The series was last in action on the 23rd and 24th of March, when Earl Person Jr. and Brandon Sheppard picked up the wins.
The weekend should make for some movement in the points, as Brandon Sheppard, who is fourth in points, will not be in attendance, as he will be headed to Farmer City to race with the World of Outlaws. This should move everybody from fourth on back up at least one spot in the points.
Probably the most interesting storyline going into the weekend should be the point battle at the top of the standings, as the point leader Jonathan Davenport is only five points ahead of second place Josh Richards, and just thirty points ahead of third place Earl Pearson Jr.
Current Lucas Oil Points
1 49 Jonathan Davenport 1455
2 1R Josh Richards 1450
3 1 Earl Pearson, Jr. 1425
4 1s Brandon Sheppard 1410
5 40B Kyle Bronson 1285
6 71 Hudson O'Neal 1275
7 0 Scott Bloomquist 1265
8 20 Jimmy Owens 1260
9 116 Brandon Overton 1200
10 5 Don O'Neal 1185
11 14 Darrell Lanigan 1175
11 32 Bobby Pierce 1175
13 39 Tim McCreadie 1140
14 22 Gregg Satterlee 1105
15 28E Dennis Erb, Jr. 1100
World of Outlaws Late Model Series
The series should finally get it's season going after being dormant since February's DIRTcar Nationals. They're also running two shows, but both shows will be run at the same track, Farmer City Raceway, in Farmer City, Il. This show, much like the Lucas shows mentioned above, was originally scheduled for a few weeks ago and was rescheduled for this weekend.
This weekend will be the true start of the WoO's point season, as second point points Dale McDowell and Lucas regulars Scott Bloomquist, Josh Richards, Jonathan Devnport, and Tim McCreadie, who are also in the top ten in WoO points will not be in attendance, because they'll be at Atomic and Briownstown. This should move most drivers up many spots in the points, and being that it's only the fourth and fifth points races of the season should see some movement from everybody else as they finally get their season going.
The big storyline going into the weekend should be the points battle between point leader Brandon Sheppard and current third place, but soon to be second place in points Chris Madden, who is only four points behind. The track is in Brandon Sheppard's backyard , and he has hundreds of laps there over the years, so he's got to be the favorite, however, Madden seems to have his BWRC race cars rolling te best they have been in a long while.
Current World of Outlaws Points
1 1 Brandon Sheppard 296
2 17M Dale McDowell 294
3 44 Chris Madden 292
4 0 Scott Bloomquist 290
5 1r Josh Richards 286
5 39 Tim McCreadie 286
7 49 Jonathan Davenport 284
8 7 Rick Eckert 280
9 18c Chase Junghans 276
10 25 Shane Clanton 274
11 157 Mike Marlar 272
12 28 Dennis Erb Jr. 270
13 71 Hudson O'Neal 266
14 1* Chub Frank 264
15 9 Devin Moran 260
Ultimate Super Late Model Series
The Ultimate Series rolls into Bill Sawyer's Virgina Motor Speedway in Saluda, VA for the first of two 20k to win shows for the series at the track for the year. The big shows at VMS usually attract a pretty diverse field when they're scheduled up against the national tours, and I'd expect this weekend to be no different.
The big storyline going into the weekend has nothing to do with points, even though it is a points paying race. It's pretty much just lets see who takes home the big cardboard check, and there are a bunch of guys headed there that could take home that check. A full list if expected entrants can be found here.
Current Ultimate Super Late Model Series Points
1 18 Michael Page 35
2 157 Mike Marlar 34
3 9 Cory Hedgecock 33
4 29 Jason Welshan 32
5 81 Aaron Ridley 31
6 3v Kyle Hardy 30
7 r1 Riley Hickman 29
8 9h Heath Hindman 28
9 31 Tyler Millwood 27
10 21 Ivedent Lloyd 26
11 24 Zach Leonhardi 25
12 29m Gary McPherson 24
13 57 Zack Mitchell 23
14 2 Joey Coulter 22
15 t31 Shane Tankersley 21
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