By: Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series PR and Lucas Oil Speedway PR
Wheatland, MO (July 18, 2010) - Jimmy Owens of Newport, TN held off a late-race charge from Chris Wall of Springfield, LA to win the Fourth Annual CMH "Diamond Nationals" on Saturday Night at Lucas Oil Speedway. Owens took home $10,000 for his seventh Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series win of the season. Earl Pearson, Jr. of Jacksonville, Fl finished third, followed by Billy Moyer of Batesville, AR and Brady Smith of Solon Springs, WI. The event was co-sanctioned with the Lucas Oil MLRA.
"I want to thank the fans for coming out tonight, it was hot today and I hope they saw a great show; the cautions killed us, we would get a big lead and a yellow would come out," said the 38-year-old Owens. "I want to thank my car owner, Mike Reece, Reece Monument Company, Gantte Appraisals, Cornett Racing Engines, and Bloomquist Race Cars, and all of my product sponsors."
Owens led all 50 laps and was in control for most of the event. He was challenged by Pearson mid-way through the race and by Wall in the waning laps. Wall managed to close to within a car length of the leader when he bobbled on the white flag lap. Owens managed to recover and hold off the last lap charge from Wall.
Wall, who recorded his best Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series finish of the year, was elated afterwards. "I have to thank my crew, it's an honor to finish second to Jimmy, I thought for a moment I might get by him, but he's too tough, and we're extremely happy with this finish."
Owens' victory tonight marked his 19th career win on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series tour. He also ended Pearson's win streak at four. "It's been a great run over the last two weeks," said Pearson. "The crew worked hard and things were clicking, we got to Jimmy a couple of times, but he had the best car of the night; he outran us in the heat, and he deserved to win."
Completing the top ten were Scott Bloomquist of Mooresburg, TN; Ray Cook of Brasstown, NC; Dale McDowell of Chickamauga, GA; Brian Birkhofer of Muscatine, IA; and Brad Neat of Dunnville, KY.
The event was taped for a two-hour broadcast special to air on SPEED at a later date.
The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will return to action on Tuesday Night, July 27th with its' first ever appearance at Fonda Speedway in Fonda, NY. Thursday Night, July 29th, the LOLMDS venture to Utica-Rome Speedway in Vernon, NY for its second ever appearance at the New York speed plant. On Saturday Night, July 31st the series will head to Hagerstown Speedway in Hagerstown, MD.
For the latest breaking news on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, log on to http://www.lucasdirt.comor call the series office at (951) 532-2503. For the latest news and event information about the Lucas Oil Speedway, please visit www.LucasOilSpeedway.com.
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Race Summary
Red Buck Cigars Fast Time: Jimmy Owens / 15.812 seconds (Overall and Group b)
Scott Bloomquist / 15.905 seconds (Group A)
Wiles Driveshaft's First Heat (10 Laps-Top 4 Advance): Scott Bloomquist, Brian Birkhofer, Billy Moyer, Jimmy Mars, Dale McDowell, Ray Cook, John Anderson, Jeremy Payne, Tim Isenberg, Eric Turner, Curtis Cook
AFCO Racing Products Second Heat (10 Laps-Top 4 Advance): Don O'Neal, Chris Wall, Billy Moyer Jr., John Blankenship, Alan Vaughn, Dan Schlieper, Dave Eckrich, Jason Hughes, Justin Asplin, Sonny Findling, Evan Hurbert
Allstar Performance Third Heat (10 Laps-Top 4 Advance): Jimmy Owens, Earl Pearson Jr., Brady Smith, Steve Casebolt, Stacy Taylor, Brad Looney, Bub McCool, Brandon McCormick, Tyler Reddick, PJ Haskins, Andrew Kosiski
SuperFlow Fourth Heat (10 Laps-Top 4 Advance): Eric Wells, Brad neat, Wendell Wallace, Pat Doar, Terry Phillips, Al Purkey, JD Hubert, David Turner, Larry Jones, Joe Kosiski
Hawk Brake First B-Main (12 Laps- Top 3 Advance): Ray cook, Jeremy Payne, Dale McDowell, Tim Isenberg, Justin Asplin, Dave Eckrich, Eric Turner, Alan Vaughn, Jason Hughes, Curtis Cook, John Anderson, Dan Schlieper, Sonny Findling-DNS, Evan Hubert-DNS
Performance Rod and Custom (PRC) Second B-Main (12 Laps- Top 3 Advance): Terry Phillips, Stacy Taylor, Bub McCool, Al Purkey, Brad Looney, Brandon McCormick, Tyler Reddick, JD Hubert, David Turner, Larry Jones, PJ Haskins-DNS, Joe Kosiski-DNS, Andrew Kosiski-DNS
Fourth Annual "CMH Diamond Nationals" Feature Finish - 50 Laps
FINISH START CAR # DRIVER NAME HOMETOWN
1 2 20 Jimmy Owens Newport, TN
2 7 71w Chris Wall Springfield, LA
3 6 44 Earl Pearson, Jr. Jacksonville, FL
4 9 21 Billy Moyer Batesville, AR
5 10 2 Brady Smith Solon Springs, WI
6 1 0 Scott Bloomquist Mooresburg, TN
7 17 53 Ray Cook Brasstown, NC}
8 21 17m Dale McDowell Chickamauga, GA
9 5 15b Brian Birkhofer Muscatine, IA
10 8 41n Brad Neat Dunnville, KY
11 12 88 Wendell Wallace Batesville, AR
12 15 23 John Blankenship Williamson, WV
13 14 c9 Steve Casebolt Richmond, IN
14 25 9t Tim Isenberg Marshfield, WI
15 23 s9 Dan Schlieper Sullivan, WI
16 26 33 Al Purkey Coffeyville, KS
17 27 11t Tyler Reddick Grayson, KY
18 4 18e Eric Wells Hazard, KY
19 16 11 Pat Doar New Richmond, WI
20 24 14 Brad Looney Republic, MO
21 19 74 Jeremy Payne Springfield, MO
22 13 28m Jimmy Mars Menomonie, WI
23 11 21JR Billy Moyer, Jr. Batesville, AR
24 3 71 Don O'Neal Martinsville, IN
25 20 27 Stacy Taylor Jacksonville, AR
26 18 75 Terry Phillips Springfield, MO
27 22 57J Bub McCool Vicksburg, MS
Pitt's Homes A-Modified Results
A-Feature:1. Jesse Stovall (Galena, MO), 2. Austin Siebert (Grandview, MO), 3. Aaron Poe (Warrensburg, MO), 4. Lyle Dietrich (Urbana, MO), 5. Shawn Nations (Macks Creek, MO), 6. Jon Sheets (Nevada, MO), 7. Terry Kirk (Urbana, MO), 8. Justin Boney (Stewartville, MO), 9. Chase Jones (Eldorado Springs, MO), 10. John Fellers (Flemington, MO), 11. Jason Pursley (Wheatland, MO), 12. Mitchell Keeter (Joplin, MO), 13. John Yeoman (Joplin, MO), 14. Jody Tillman (Branson West, MO), 15. Daulton Greven (Bolivar, MO), 16. Jerry Lankton, 17. Kyle Covert (Topeka, KS), 18. Dannie Stacy (Rogers, Ak), 19. Daniel Franklin (Eureka, AR), 20. Steve Payne, 21. Melvin Pilcher (Springdale, AR), 22. Nic Bidinger, 23. Cody Agler (Emporia, KS), 24. Eddie Bray Jr (Archie, MO)
B-Feature 1:1. Jason Pursley (Wheatland, MO), 2. John Yeoman (Joplin, MO), 3. Justin Boney (Stewartville, MO), 4. Daulton Greven (Bolivar, MO), 5. Jordan McCrimmon (Bolivar, MO), 6. Colson Kirk (Urbana, MO), 7. Tracy Wolf (Buffalo, Mo), 8. Luke Driskill (Stilwell, KS), 9. Daniel Charles (Basehor, KS), 10. Dustin Walker (Belton, MO), 11. Charles Bryant (Walnut Grove, Mo), 12. Tim Setzer (Archie, MO), 13. Chris Cole (Cache, OK)
B-Feature 2:1. Kyle Covert (Topeka, KS), 2. John Fellers (Flemington, MO), 3. Daniel Franklin (Eureka, AR), 4. Jerry Lankton, 5. Ryan Bailey (Fort Smith, AR), 6. Kelby Taylor (Nixa, MO), 7. Jim Cihy (Warsaw, MO), 8. J.P Hassett (Fort Smith, AR), 9. Jesse Bunger (Harrisonville, MO), 10. Justin Johnson (Gardner, KS), 11. Dean Hensler (Springfield, MO), 12. Andy Anderson (Hermitage, MO)
Heat 1:1. Melvin Pilcher (Springdale, AR), 2. Lyle Dietrich (Urbana, MO), 3. Dannie Stacy (Rogers, Ak), 4. Kyle Covert (Topeka, KS), 5. Colson Kirk (Urbana, MO), 6. Kelby Taylor (Nixa, MO), 7. John Yeoman (Joplin, MO), 8. Jesse Bunger (Harrisonville, MO), 9. Chris Cole (Cache, OK)
Heat 2:1. Shawn Nations (Macks Creek, MO), 2. Cody Agler (Emporia, KS), 3. Jody Tillman (Branson West, MO), 4. Chase Jones (Eldorado Springs, MO), 5. John Fellers (Flemington, MO), 6. Tim Setzer (Archie, MO), 7. J.P Hassett (Fort Smith, AR), 8. Justin Boney (Stewartville, MO)
Heat 3:1. Jesse Stovall (Galena, MO), 2. Jon Sheets (Nevada, MO), 3. Eddie Bray Jr (Archie, MO), 4. Steve Payne, 5. Dustin Walker (Belton, MO), 6. Charles Bryant (Walnut Grove, Mo), 7. Luke Driskill (Stilwell, KS), 8. Justin Johnson (Gardner, KS)
Heat 4:1. Terry Kirk (Urbana, MO), 2. Mitchell Keeter (Joplin, MO), 3. Nic Bidinger, 4. Daniel Franklin (Eureka, AR), 5. Jim Cihy (Warsaw, MO), 6. Ryan Bailey (Fort Smith, AR), 7. Dean Hensler (Springfield, MO), 8. Jordan McCrimmon (Bolivar, MO)
Heat 5:1. Aaron Poe (Warrensburg, MO), 2. Austin Siebert (Grandview, MO), 3. Daulton Greven (Bolivar, MO), 4. Tracy Wolf (Buffalo, Mo), 5. Jason Pursley (Wheatland, MO), 6. Jerry Lankton, 7. Daniel Charles (Basehor, KS), 8. Andy Anderson (Hermitage, MO)
Wheatland, MO (July 18, 2010) - Jimmy Owens of Newport, TN held off a late-race charge from Chris Wall of Springfield, LA to win the Fourth Annual CMH "Diamond Nationals" on Saturday Night at Lucas Oil Speedway. Owens took home $10,000 for his seventh Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series win of the season. Earl Pearson, Jr. of Jacksonville, Fl finished third, followed by Billy Moyer of Batesville, AR and Brady Smith of Solon Springs, WI. The event was co-sanctioned with the Lucas Oil MLRA.
"I want to thank the fans for coming out tonight, it was hot today and I hope they saw a great show; the cautions killed us, we would get a big lead and a yellow would come out," said the 38-year-old Owens. "I want to thank my car owner, Mike Reece, Reece Monument Company, Gantte Appraisals, Cornett Racing Engines, and Bloomquist Race Cars, and all of my product sponsors."
Owens led all 50 laps and was in control for most of the event. He was challenged by Pearson mid-way through the race and by Wall in the waning laps. Wall managed to close to within a car length of the leader when he bobbled on the white flag lap. Owens managed to recover and hold off the last lap charge from Wall.
Wall, who recorded his best Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series finish of the year, was elated afterwards. "I have to thank my crew, it's an honor to finish second to Jimmy, I thought for a moment I might get by him, but he's too tough, and we're extremely happy with this finish."
Owens' victory tonight marked his 19th career win on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series tour. He also ended Pearson's win streak at four. "It's been a great run over the last two weeks," said Pearson. "The crew worked hard and things were clicking, we got to Jimmy a couple of times, but he had the best car of the night; he outran us in the heat, and he deserved to win."
Completing the top ten were Scott Bloomquist of Mooresburg, TN; Ray Cook of Brasstown, NC; Dale McDowell of Chickamauga, GA; Brian Birkhofer of Muscatine, IA; and Brad Neat of Dunnville, KY.
The event was taped for a two-hour broadcast special to air on SPEED at a later date.
The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will return to action on Tuesday Night, July 27th with its' first ever appearance at Fonda Speedway in Fonda, NY. Thursday Night, July 29th, the LOLMDS venture to Utica-Rome Speedway in Vernon, NY for its second ever appearance at the New York speed plant. On Saturday Night, July 31st the series will head to Hagerstown Speedway in Hagerstown, MD.
For the latest breaking news on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, log on to http://www.lucasdirt.comor call the series office at (951) 532-2503. For the latest news and event information about the Lucas Oil Speedway, please visit www.LucasOilSpeedway.com.
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Race Summary
Red Buck Cigars Fast Time: Jimmy Owens / 15.812 seconds (Overall and Group b)
Scott Bloomquist / 15.905 seconds (Group A)
Wiles Driveshaft's First Heat (10 Laps-Top 4 Advance): Scott Bloomquist, Brian Birkhofer, Billy Moyer, Jimmy Mars, Dale McDowell, Ray Cook, John Anderson, Jeremy Payne, Tim Isenberg, Eric Turner, Curtis Cook
AFCO Racing Products Second Heat (10 Laps-Top 4 Advance): Don O'Neal, Chris Wall, Billy Moyer Jr., John Blankenship, Alan Vaughn, Dan Schlieper, Dave Eckrich, Jason Hughes, Justin Asplin, Sonny Findling, Evan Hurbert
Allstar Performance Third Heat (10 Laps-Top 4 Advance): Jimmy Owens, Earl Pearson Jr., Brady Smith, Steve Casebolt, Stacy Taylor, Brad Looney, Bub McCool, Brandon McCormick, Tyler Reddick, PJ Haskins, Andrew Kosiski
SuperFlow Fourth Heat (10 Laps-Top 4 Advance): Eric Wells, Brad neat, Wendell Wallace, Pat Doar, Terry Phillips, Al Purkey, JD Hubert, David Turner, Larry Jones, Joe Kosiski
Hawk Brake First B-Main (12 Laps- Top 3 Advance): Ray cook, Jeremy Payne, Dale McDowell, Tim Isenberg, Justin Asplin, Dave Eckrich, Eric Turner, Alan Vaughn, Jason Hughes, Curtis Cook, John Anderson, Dan Schlieper, Sonny Findling-DNS, Evan Hubert-DNS
Performance Rod and Custom (PRC) Second B-Main (12 Laps- Top 3 Advance): Terry Phillips, Stacy Taylor, Bub McCool, Al Purkey, Brad Looney, Brandon McCormick, Tyler Reddick, JD Hubert, David Turner, Larry Jones, PJ Haskins-DNS, Joe Kosiski-DNS, Andrew Kosiski-DNS
Fourth Annual "CMH Diamond Nationals" Feature Finish - 50 Laps
FINISH START CAR # DRIVER NAME HOMETOWN
1 2 20 Jimmy Owens Newport, TN
2 7 71w Chris Wall Springfield, LA
3 6 44 Earl Pearson, Jr. Jacksonville, FL
4 9 21 Billy Moyer Batesville, AR
5 10 2 Brady Smith Solon Springs, WI
6 1 0 Scott Bloomquist Mooresburg, TN
7 17 53 Ray Cook Brasstown, NC}
8 21 17m Dale McDowell Chickamauga, GA
9 5 15b Brian Birkhofer Muscatine, IA
10 8 41n Brad Neat Dunnville, KY
11 12 88 Wendell Wallace Batesville, AR
12 15 23 John Blankenship Williamson, WV
13 14 c9 Steve Casebolt Richmond, IN
14 25 9t Tim Isenberg Marshfield, WI
15 23 s9 Dan Schlieper Sullivan, WI
16 26 33 Al Purkey Coffeyville, KS
17 27 11t Tyler Reddick Grayson, KY
18 4 18e Eric Wells Hazard, KY
19 16 11 Pat Doar New Richmond, WI
20 24 14 Brad Looney Republic, MO
21 19 74 Jeremy Payne Springfield, MO
22 13 28m Jimmy Mars Menomonie, WI
23 11 21JR Billy Moyer, Jr. Batesville, AR
24 3 71 Don O'Neal Martinsville, IN
25 20 27 Stacy Taylor Jacksonville, AR
26 18 75 Terry Phillips Springfield, MO
27 22 57J Bub McCool Vicksburg, MS
Pitt's Homes A-Modified Results
A-Feature:1. Jesse Stovall (Galena, MO), 2. Austin Siebert (Grandview, MO), 3. Aaron Poe (Warrensburg, MO), 4. Lyle Dietrich (Urbana, MO), 5. Shawn Nations (Macks Creek, MO), 6. Jon Sheets (Nevada, MO), 7. Terry Kirk (Urbana, MO), 8. Justin Boney (Stewartville, MO), 9. Chase Jones (Eldorado Springs, MO), 10. John Fellers (Flemington, MO), 11. Jason Pursley (Wheatland, MO), 12. Mitchell Keeter (Joplin, MO), 13. John Yeoman (Joplin, MO), 14. Jody Tillman (Branson West, MO), 15. Daulton Greven (Bolivar, MO), 16. Jerry Lankton, 17. Kyle Covert (Topeka, KS), 18. Dannie Stacy (Rogers, Ak), 19. Daniel Franklin (Eureka, AR), 20. Steve Payne, 21. Melvin Pilcher (Springdale, AR), 22. Nic Bidinger, 23. Cody Agler (Emporia, KS), 24. Eddie Bray Jr (Archie, MO)
B-Feature 1:1. Jason Pursley (Wheatland, MO), 2. John Yeoman (Joplin, MO), 3. Justin Boney (Stewartville, MO), 4. Daulton Greven (Bolivar, MO), 5. Jordan McCrimmon (Bolivar, MO), 6. Colson Kirk (Urbana, MO), 7. Tracy Wolf (Buffalo, Mo), 8. Luke Driskill (Stilwell, KS), 9. Daniel Charles (Basehor, KS), 10. Dustin Walker (Belton, MO), 11. Charles Bryant (Walnut Grove, Mo), 12. Tim Setzer (Archie, MO), 13. Chris Cole (Cache, OK)
B-Feature 2:1. Kyle Covert (Topeka, KS), 2. John Fellers (Flemington, MO), 3. Daniel Franklin (Eureka, AR), 4. Jerry Lankton, 5. Ryan Bailey (Fort Smith, AR), 6. Kelby Taylor (Nixa, MO), 7. Jim Cihy (Warsaw, MO), 8. J.P Hassett (Fort Smith, AR), 9. Jesse Bunger (Harrisonville, MO), 10. Justin Johnson (Gardner, KS), 11. Dean Hensler (Springfield, MO), 12. Andy Anderson (Hermitage, MO)
Heat 1:1. Melvin Pilcher (Springdale, AR), 2. Lyle Dietrich (Urbana, MO), 3. Dannie Stacy (Rogers, Ak), 4. Kyle Covert (Topeka, KS), 5. Colson Kirk (Urbana, MO), 6. Kelby Taylor (Nixa, MO), 7. John Yeoman (Joplin, MO), 8. Jesse Bunger (Harrisonville, MO), 9. Chris Cole (Cache, OK)
Heat 2:1. Shawn Nations (Macks Creek, MO), 2. Cody Agler (Emporia, KS), 3. Jody Tillman (Branson West, MO), 4. Chase Jones (Eldorado Springs, MO), 5. John Fellers (Flemington, MO), 6. Tim Setzer (Archie, MO), 7. J.P Hassett (Fort Smith, AR), 8. Justin Boney (Stewartville, MO)
Heat 3:1. Jesse Stovall (Galena, MO), 2. Jon Sheets (Nevada, MO), 3. Eddie Bray Jr (Archie, MO), 4. Steve Payne, 5. Dustin Walker (Belton, MO), 6. Charles Bryant (Walnut Grove, Mo), 7. Luke Driskill (Stilwell, KS), 8. Justin Johnson (Gardner, KS)
Heat 4:1. Terry Kirk (Urbana, MO), 2. Mitchell Keeter (Joplin, MO), 3. Nic Bidinger, 4. Daniel Franklin (Eureka, AR), 5. Jim Cihy (Warsaw, MO), 6. Ryan Bailey (Fort Smith, AR), 7. Dean Hensler (Springfield, MO), 8. Jordan McCrimmon (Bolivar, MO)
Heat 5:1. Aaron Poe (Warrensburg, MO), 2. Austin Siebert (Grandview, MO), 3. Daulton Greven (Bolivar, MO), 4. Tracy Wolf (Buffalo, Mo), 5. Jason Pursley (Wheatland, MO), 6. Jerry Lankton, 7. Daniel Charles (Basehor, KS), 8. Andy Anderson (Hermitage, MO)
