World of Outlaws Late Models
Thirty-Six drivers signed in to compete with the World of
Outlaws Late Model Series on Sunday evening. The evening kicked off with the
Outlaws qualifying 2 at a time for 2 laps on the clock. Chris Madden was the
fast timer in group A and second overall at 15.065 seconds, Boom Briggs was the fast timer in group B as well as the
fastest overall qualifier with a 15.012 second lap around the 3/8 mile oval. This was
his first ever Fast qualifier award with the World of Outlaws Late Model
Series.
Boom Briggs and Chase Junghans led the 24 car field to the
green flag, with Chase taking an early lead. The race would be slowed for the
first time on lap 2 when Shane Clanton lost control in turn 1 while in the 5th
position collecting Jared Miley and David Breazeale blocking much of the track
in turn 2. The race restarted with Junghans leading over Briggs, Chris Madden,
Chub Frank, and Tyler Erb. Junghans would quickly jump out to a 5 car-length
lead in the following laps.
On lap 8 Brandon Sheppard would execute a 2 car pass into
the 5th positon, up from his 16th starting position. A few
laps later on lap 11 Sheppard would pass Chub Frank for the 4th
spot. While this was happening Chase Junghans was building a half a
straightaway lead over second place Briggs. Junghans caught the tail of the
field on lap 14 while the battle for second began to heat up. Briggs and Madden
ran side by side for second place and were quickly joined by Sheppard. Madden
opened the door on lap 17 and Sheppard followed by Briggs as well.
As the leaders worked their way thru heavy lap traffic,
Sheppard found an opening under Madden and moved up to the second position on
lap 30. Sheppard continued to charge toward the leader, Junghans, who continued
to battle heavy traffic. Lap 36 Sheppard drew even with Junghans, and executed
the pass at the line. Not conceding, Junghans battled back next to Sheppard and
was scored the race leader the next lap. The two battled side by side behind
lap traffic until the yellow flag came out on lap 40.
The field restarted single file with Junghans in the lead
followed by Sheppard, Madden, Briggs, and 12th starting Mike Marlar.
Junghans was able to quickly jump out to a 4 car-length lead on the field,
however Sheppard again attempted to track him down. Sheppard In the low line was able to draw as
close to the lead as Junghans rear quarter panel in the corners, however
Junghans on the top line would not be denied the win.World of Outlaws Late Models - 50 Laps
1. Chase Junghans
2. Brandon Sheppard
3. Chris Madden
4. Mike Marlar
5. Boom Briggs
6. Chub Frank
7. Max Blair
8. Devin Moran
9. Rick Eckert
10. Colton Flinner
Economods
The 20 lap Economod feature was lead to green by Chuck
Steinle Sr and Ty Rhodes. After several cautions a green flag run was put
together by Rhodes who took the lead on the intial start. He was closely
followed by Kyle Reinwald, Steinle, Geoff Conn and Matt Alexander. Mid race the
leader, Rhodes, hit heavy traffic and was able to use it to distance himself
from Reinwald. In turn 1 on lap 18 Reinwald lost the handle and turned
sideways, only to be knocked back straight by an advancing Alexander. This
brought out the caution despite both cars continuing. 
With 2 laps to go Rhodes lead Reinwald, Alexander, Steinle,
and Conn to the green flag. Reinwald used this restart to his advantage,
following Rhodes closely under the white flag and taking the high line around
the outside of Rhodes into 1. Reinwald emerged victorious crossing the line
ahead of Rhodes with his final lap pass.
Economods - 20 laps
1. Eric Reinwald
2. Ty Rhodes
3. Matt Alexander
4. Chuck Steinle Sr.
5. Geoff Conn
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