Josh Richards claims Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series win in new Rocket XR1 chassis
Josh Richards wins at Golden Isles Speedway in Brunswick, GA. Taking night two of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series schedule.
The night started off slicker than the previous night. Likely the track officials put more water toward the top of the clay racetrack than the bottom. An attempt to create two grooves for racing. The alternative to the previous night.
Related: Golden Isles Speedway Photos – February 11, 2017
However, about all it really did was delay the show. The event kicked off a bit later than usual. They spent a good amount of time packing in the track, to avoid the same follow-the-leader action from last night. I don’t mind a delay. It would have been great if it worked.
Brandon Overton set quick time with a 15.768. That time was 3 tenths off last nights field pace.
Related: Golden Isles Speedway Results – February 10th, 2017
Brandon Overton, Scott Bloomquist, Brandon Overton, Josh Richards, Brian Shirley, Billy Moyer Jr and Doug Drown were your heat race winners. There was lot of side by side action in the heats.
However, the 60 lap feature was another story. After the first 10 laps, nobody moved. The bulk of infield photographers even put their full frame camera’s down.
The field coasted around the bottom for about 10 laps before the start of the race. An attempt to pack in the bottom more. Which I didn’t really understand given the locked down racetrack we had the night before. I’m sure the Lucas Oil officials had a plan. Whatever that plan was, it didn’t work out.
Josh Richards actually started 5th. That would give you the impression that the track was racey. However, that had more to do with everyone starting side by side than full on aggressive overtakes.
A few dirt late model drivers attempted the middle and high side. They only went backwards. Pole sitter Brandon Overton was passed by a hard changing Josh Richards around lap 10. After that the green Rocket XR1 drove off into the distance.
After the chaos from the previous night, Bloomquist re-bounded. He unloaded in time for qualifying, that’s all it took. He started 3rd, finished 2nd.
Brandon Overton made several attempts to re-claim second after slipping early in the feature. He was under Scott Bloomquist a few times. They even made slight contact. In the closing laps, Overton tried the middle, lost 5 cars lengths. He settled for 3rd.
Race winner Josh Richards is the 2016 World of Outlaws Late Model Series champion. In 2017, he’s running full time with the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series.
Author: Shane Walters
Josh Richards Photos
Heat 1
Golden Isles Speedway
February 11, 2017
(10 Laps, Top 3 Transfer):
Brandon Overton, Jonathan Davenport, Tyler Erb, Gregg Satterlee, Ross Bailes, Kyle Bronson, Pancho Lawler, Ryan King, Zeke McKenzie-DNS
Heat 2
Golden Isles Speedway
February 11, 2017
(10 Laps, Top 3 Transfer):
Scott Bloomquist, Hudson O’Neal, Rick Eckert, Austin Hubbard, Joey Coulter, Frank Heckenast, Jr., Steven Roberts, John Gardner, Colton Flinner-DNS
Heat 3
Golden Isles Speedway
February 11, 2017
(10 Laps, Top 3 Transfer):
Josh Richards, Tim McCreadie, Brett Hamm, Donald Bradsher, Steve Francis, Blake Spencer, Timothy Culp, Cecil Eunice
Heat 4
Golden Isles Speedway
February 11, 2017
(10 Laps, Top 3 Transfer):
Brian Shirley, Kenny PettyJohn, Donald McIntosh, Brent Larson, Austin Rettig, Chase Junghans, GR Smith, Bob Gardner, Dennis Erb, Jr.
Heat 5
Golden Isles Speedway
February 11, 2017
(10 Laps, Top 3 Transfer):
Billy Moyer, Jr., Earl Pearson, Jr., Jimmy Owens, Shane Tankersley, Boom Briggs, Brian Ligon, Mike Nasworthy, Ricky Weiss
Heat 6
Golden Isles Speedway
February 11, 2017
(10 Laps, Top 3 Transfer):
Doug Drown, Don O’Neal, Brandon Sheppard, Corey Conley, Devin Moran, Darrell Lanigan, Jason Fitzgerald, Brian Connor
B-Main 1
Golden Isles Speedway
February 11, 2017
(12 Laps, Top 2 Transfer):
Austin Hubbard, Joey Coulter, Timothy Culp, Steven Roberts, Frank Heckenast, Jr., Pancho Lawler, Zeke McKenzie, Ross Bailes, John Gardner, Blake Spencer, Donald Bradsher, Gregg Satterlee, Steve Francis, Kyle Bronson, Ryan King, Cecil Eunice-DNS, Colton Flinner-DNS
B-Main 2
Golden Isles Speedway
February 11, 2017
(12 Laps, Top 2 Transfer):
Brent Larson, Shane Tankersley, Darrell Lanigan, Devin Moran, Corey Conley , Chase Junghans, Boom Briggs, GR Smith, Bob Gardner, Austin Rettig, Brian Ligon, Dennis Erb, Jr., Jason Fitzgerald, Mike Nasworthy-DNS, Ricky Weiss-DNS, Brian Connor-DNS, Casey Roberts-DNS
A-Main
Golden Isles Speedway
February 10, 2017
Feature Finish (60 Laps):
FINISH | START | CAR # | DRIVER NAME | HOMETOWN | EARNINGS |
1 | 5 | 1R | Josh Richards | Shinnston, WV | $12,000 |
2 | 3 | 0 | Scott Bloomquist | Mooresburg, TN | $6,500 |
3 | 1 | 116 | Brandon Overton | Evans, GA | $3,700 |
4 | 2 | 3s | Brian Shirley | Chatham, IL | $2,750 |
5 | 7 | 49 | Jonathan Davenport | Williamson, SC | $3,050 |
6 | 6 | 240 | Doug Drown | Wooster, OH | $1,800 |
7 | 8 | 38 | Kenny PettyJohn | Millsboro, DE | $1,500 |
8 | 12 | 5 | Don O’Neal | Martinsville, IN | $2,100 |
9 | 13 | 91 | Tyler Erb | New Waverly, TX | $1,200 |
10 | 11 | 39 | Tim McCreadie | Watertown, NY | $1,800 |
11 | 9 | 71 | Hudson O’Neal | Martinsville, IN | $1,075 |
12 | 15 | 7 | Rick Eckert | York, PA | $1,050 |
13 | 18 | 1S | Brandon Sheppard | New Berlin, IL | $1,725 |
14 | 14 | 7m | Donald McIntosh | Dawsonville, GA | $1,000 |
15 | 17 | 18 | Brett Hamm | Newberry, SC | $1,000 |
16 | 16 | 20 | Jimmy Owens | Newport, TN | $1,800 |
17 | 23 | 28E | Dennis Erb, Jr. | Carpentersville, IL | $1,700 |
18 | 24 | 14 | Darrell Lanigan | Union, KY | $1,700 |
19 | 10 | 1 | Earl Pearson, Jr. | Jacksonville, FL | $1,800 |
20 | 21 | 2 | Joey Coulter | Troutman, NC | $1,000 |
21 | 19 | 11 | Austin Hubbard | Bridgeville, DE | $1,000 |
22 | 25 | 15 | Steve Francis | Bowling Green, KY | $800 |
23 | 20 | B1 | Brent Larson | Lake Elmo, MN | $1,000 |
24 | 22 | 21T | Shane Tankersley | Morganton, GA | $1,000 |
25 | 4 | 21JR | Billy Moyer, Jr. | Batesville, AR | $1,000 |
26 | 26 | 75 | Colton Flinner | Allison Park, PA | $700 |
Race Statistics
Entrants: 52
Lap Leaders: Brandon Overton (Laps 1 – 2); Josh Richards (Laps 3 – 60)
Cautions: n/a
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Provisionals: Dennis Erb Jr., Darrell Lanigan
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Emergency Provisionals: Steve Francis, Colton Flinner
Miller Welders Fast Time Provisional: n/a
Wrisco Feature Winner: Josh Richards
Optima Batteries Hard Charger of the Race: Dennis Erb Jr. (Started: 23rd; Finished: 17th; Advanced 6 Positions)
Midwest Sheet Metal Spoiler Challenge Point Leader: Brandon Overton
Allstar Performance Power Move of the Race: Rick Eckert
Sunoco Race for Gas Highest Finisher: Josh Richards
Hot Rod Processing Rookie of the Race: n/a
COMP Cams Engine Builder of the Race: Durham Racing Engines
Ohlins Shocks Chassis Builder of the Race: Rocket Chassis
Outerwears Crew Chief of the Race: Randall Edwards (Josh Richards)
Fastest Lap of the Race: Josh Richards (Lap #5 – 15.203 seconds)
Safecraft Most Laps Led: Josh Richards (58 Laps)
PFC Brakes Pole Award: Brandon Overton
Time of Race: 16 minutes 52 seconds
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