Frank Heckenast, Jr. claims Kankakee County Speedway Hell Tour win!

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Heckenast Conquers Kankakee to Earn First DIRTcar Summer Nationals Victory

KANKAKEE, Ill. – June 11, 2015 – He might be only 26, but reigning World of Outlaws Late Model Series rookie of the year Frank Heckenast Jr. has turned many laps through the years in his quest to earn a DIRTcar Summer Nationals victory. Finally, on Thursday night at Kankakee County Speedway, he reached his goal.

Heckenast, a touring driver on the World of Outlaws Late Model Series tour from Orland Park, Ill., inherited the lead on lap 33 when Kevin Weaver’s motor expired. Weaver, the 2000 Summer Nationals champion, was closing in on his first series victory since 2013 when his misfortune struck. Heckenast, who started fourth, took advantage by leading the final seven laps and holding off his cousin, Mike Spatola, for the $5,000 win, Heckenast’s first on the Summer Nationals tour.

“It’s just so great to finally get this first one,” said Heckenast, who in February earned his first WoO Late Model victory, too. “I’ve been trying really hard to win one of these.”

After Heckenast and Spatola, Scott Schmitt, Bobby Pierce and Tanner English rounded out the top five.

There were 29 cars entered in the event. The DIRTcar Summer Nationals tour rolls north to Cedar Lake Speedway in New Richmond, Wis., for Friday and Saturday before heading Sunday to Wilmot (Wis.) Speedway.

Follow the Summer Nationals and DIRTcar Summit Modified Nationals on Twitter @SummerNationals or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/SummerNationals, or visit the series’ websites at www.TheHellTour.com and www.ModifiedNationals.com.

DIRTcar Summer Nationals Statistical Report; Kankakee (Ill.) County Speedway; June 11, 2015

A-MAIN (40 LAPS) – 1. (99JR) Frank Heckenast Jr, Frankfort, IL ($5,000); 2. (89) Mike Spatola, Manhattan, IL; 3. (10S) Scott Schmitt, Tonica, IL; 4. (32) Bobby Pierce, Oakwood, IL; 5. (96) Tanner English, Benton, KY; 6. (25) Jason Feger, Bloomington, IL; 7. (21) Billy Moyer, Batesville, AR; 8. (91P) Jason Papich, Nipomo, CA; 9. (24) Ryan Unzicker, El Paso, IL; 10. (8C) Timothy Culp, Sheridan, AR; 11. (7T) Steve Thorsten, Milford, IL; 12. (21JR) Billy Moyer Jr, Batesville, AR; 13. (77M) Jay Morris, Watseka, IL; 14. (1M) Jim Moon, New Florence, MO; 15. (12B) Kevin Weaver, Gibson City, IL; 16. (4G) Bob Gardner, East Peoria, IL; 17. (91) Rusty Schlenk, Weston, OH; 18. (21B) Rich Bell, Sheffield, IL; 19. (116) Torin Mettille, Cullom, IL; 20. (11) Steve Dimmick, Joliet, IL; 21. (18) Shannon Babb, Moweaqua, IL; 22. (9) Lyle Zanker, Rockford, IL.

HEAT RACE WINNERS: Billy Moyer, Kevin Weaver and Scott Schmitt.

The DIRTcar Summer Nationals “Hell Tour” is brought to fans across the country by many important partners including: Arizona Sport Shirts (Official Apparel Provider), Hoosier Racing Tires (Official Racing Tire), Racing Electronics (Official Communications Provider), VP Racing Fuel (Official Fuel); in addition to these fine Contingency Partners: Beyea Headers, Comp Cams, Edelbrock, Fox Shocks, JE Pistons, JRI Shocks, Mobil 1, MSD, QuarterMaster, Superflow Dynos, Summit Racing Equipment and Wrisco Aluminum; Promotional Partners include: Chevy Performance Parts, Indiana Decal and Petroff Towing.

FULL RESULTS

Heat 1

1	#21 Billy Moyer
	Laps	Total Time	Best Lap	Best Time	Diff	Gap
	10	03:47.039	1	00:13.842			N/A

2	#99JR Frank Heckenast Jr
	Laps	Total Time	Best Lap	Best Time	Diff	Gap
	10	03:47.763	4	00:13.945	0.724	0.724	N/A

3	#25 Jason Feger
	Laps	Total Time	Best Lap	Best Time	Diff	Gap
	10	03:48.986	3	00:13.996	1.947	1.223	N/A

4	#24 Ryan Unzicker
	Laps	Total Time	Best Lap	Best Time	Diff	Gap
	10	03:50.470	4	00:14.070	3.431	1.484	N/A

5	#8C Timothy Culp
	Laps	Total Time	Best Lap	Best Time	Diff	Gap
	10	03:55.453	8	00:14.424	8.414	4.983	N/A

6	#7T Steve Thorsten
	Laps	Total Time	Best Lap	Best Time	Diff	Gap
	10	03:57.492	2	00:14.956	10.453	2.039	N/A

7	#17 James Sherech
	Laps	Total Time	Best Lap	Best Time	Diff	Gap
	10	03:57.831	4	00:14.570	10.792	0.339	N/A

8	#8 Dan Schlieper
	Laps	Total Time	Best Lap	Best Time	Diff	Gap
	10	04:00.473	6	00:15.033	13.434	2.642	N/A

9	#9 Lyle Zanker
	Laps	Total Time	Best Lap	Best Time	Diff	Gap
	10	04:01.231	7	00:15.012	14.192	0.758	N/A

Heat 2

1	#12B Kevin Weaver
	Laps	Total Time	Best Lap	Best Time	Diff	Gap
	10	02:55.963	7	00:14.051			N/A

2	#32 Bobby Pierce
	Laps	Total Time	Best Lap	Best Time	Diff	Gap
	10	02:57.912	2	00:14.106	1.949	1.949	N/A

3	#96 Tanner English
	Laps	Total Time	Best Lap	Best Time	Diff	Gap
	10	02:59.663	2	00:14.499	3.700	1.751	N/A

4	#91 Rusty Schlenk
	Laps	Total Time	Best Lap	Best Time	Diff	Gap
	10	03:00.950	6	00:14.627	4.987	1.287	N/A

5	#21B Rich Bell
	Laps	Total Time	Best Lap	Best Time	Diff	Gap
	10	03:03.664	7	00:14.562	7.701	2.714	N/A

6	#11 Steve Dimmick
	Laps	Total Time	Best Lap	Best Time	Diff	Gap
	10	03:05.890	4	00:14.472	9.927	2.226	N/A

7	#4G Bob Gardner
	Laps	Total Time	Best Lap	Best Time	Diff	Gap
	10	03:08.402	6	00:15.134	12.439	2.512	N/A

8	#45 Kyle Hammer
	Laps	Total Time	Best Lap	Best Time	Diff	Gap
	10	03:10.776	4	00:15.348	14.813	2.374	N/A

9	#21JR Billy Moyer Jr
	Laps	Total Time	Best Lap	Best Time	Diff	Gap
	10	03:14.140	3	00:14.660	18.177	3.364	N/A

10	#1M Jim Moon
	Laps	Total Time	Best Lap	Best Time	Diff	Gap
	4	01:38.518	3	00:15.468			N/A

Heat 3

1	#10S Scott Schmitt
	Laps	Total Time	Best Lap	Best Time	Diff	Gap
	10	03:42.383	3	00:13.888			N/A

2	#89 Mike Spatola
	Laps	Total Time	Best Lap	Best Time	Diff	Gap
	10	03:42.990	4	00:13.892	0.607	0.607	N/A

3	#18 Shannon Babb
	Laps	Total Time	Best Lap	Best Time	Diff	Gap
	10	03:46.458	7	00:14.396	4.075	3.468	N/A

4	#91P Jason Papich
	Laps	Total Time	Best Lap	Best Time	Diff	Gap
	10	03:49.859	4	00:14.748	7.476	3.401	N/A

5	#116 Torin Mettille
	Laps	Total Time	Best Lap	Best Time	Diff	Gap
	10	03:50.253	3	00:14.701	7.870	0.394	N/A

6	#77M Jay Morris
	Laps	Total Time	Best Lap	Best Time	Diff	Gap
	10	03:51.656	5	00:14.733	9.273	1.403	N/A

7	#14 Glen Thompson
	Laps	Total Time	Best Lap	Best Time	Diff	Gap
	10	03:56.909	4	00:14.928	14.526	5.253	N/A

8	#15A Phil Ausra
	Laps	Total Time	Best Lap	Best Time	Diff	Gap
	10	03:57.940	9	00:15.445	15.557	1.031	N/A

9	#124 John Hahler
	Laps	Total Time	Best Lap	Best Time	Diff	Gap
	8	03:56.056	3	00:17.987	13.673		N/A

C-Main

1	#11 Steve Dimmick
	Laps	Total Time	Best Lap	Best Time	Diff	Gap
	10	07:19.009	1	00:14.466			N/A

2	#7T Steve Thorsten
	Laps	Total Time	Best Lap	Best Time	Diff	Gap
	10	07:20.138	5	00:14.703	1.129	1.129	N/A

3	#77M Jay Morris
	Laps	Total Time	Best Lap	Best Time	Diff	Gap
	10	07:20.370	6	00:14.231	1.361	0.232	N/A

4	#17 James Shereck
	Laps	Total Time	Best Lap	Best Time	Diff	Gap
	10	07:21.261	7	00:14.552	2.252	0.891	N/A

5	#4G Bob Gardner
	Laps	Total Time	Best Lap	Best Time	Diff	Gap
	10	07:22.867	6	00:15.084	3.858	1.606	N/A

6	#9 Lyle Zanker
	Laps	Total Time	Best Lap	Best Time	Diff	Gap
	10	07:25.603	7	00:15.204	6.594	2.736	N/A

7	#45 Kyle Hammer
	Laps	Total Time	Best Lap	Best Time	Diff	Gap
	10	07:26.783	8	00:15.272	7.774	1.180	N/A

8	#14 Glen Thompson
	Laps	Total Time	Best Lap	Best Time	Diff	Gap
	10	07:26.922	7	00:15.414	7.913	0.139	N/A

9	#15A Phil Ausra
	Laps	Total Time	Best Lap	Best Time	Diff	Gap
	10	07:28.352	9	00:15.174	9.343	1.430	N/A

10	#124 John Hahler
	Laps	Total Time	Best Lap	Best Time	Diff	Gap
	9	07:34.221	3	00:17.800	15.212	5.869	N/A

11	#8 Dan Schlieper
	Laps	Total Time	Best Lap	Best Time	Diff	Gap
	2	01:09.200	2	00:15.743			N/A

12	#1M Jim Moon
	Laps	Total Time	Best Lap	Best Time	Diff	Gap
	2	01:11.696	2	00:16.045		2.496	N/A

Feature:

1	#99JR Frank Heckenast Jr
	Laps	Total Time	Best Lap	Best Time	Diff	Gap
	40	14:18.017	6	00:14.488			N/A

2	#89 Mike Spatola
	Laps	Total Time	Best Lap	Best Time	Diff	Gap
	40	14:18.489	40	00:14.558	0.472	0.472	N/A

3	#10S Scott Schmitt
	Laps	Total Time	Best Lap	Best Time	Diff	Gap
	40	14:19.428	7	00:14.746	1.411	0.939	N/A

4	#32 Bobby Pierce
	Laps	Total Time	Best Lap	Best Time	Diff	Gap
	40	14:20.459	10	00:14.415	2.442	1.031	N/A

5	#96 Tanner English
	Laps	Total Time	Best Lap	Best Time	Diff	Gap
	40	14:21.820	11	00:14.806	3.803	1.361	N/A

6	#25 Jason Feger
	Laps	Total Time	Best Lap	Best Time	Diff	Gap
	40	14:22.198	29	00:14.769	4.181	0.378	N/A

7	#21 Billy Moyer
	Laps	Total Time	Best Lap	Best Time	Diff	Gap
	40	14:22.510	4	00:14.308	4.493	0.312	N/A

8	#91P Jason Papich
	Laps	Total Time	Best Lap	Best Time	Diff	Gap
	40	14:23.575	8	00:14.794	5.558	1.065	N/A

9	#24 Ryan Unzicker
	Laps	Total Time	Best Lap	Best Time	Diff	Gap
	40	14:28.377	4	00:14.759	10.360	4.802	N/A

10	#8C Timothy Culp
	Laps	Total Time	Best Lap	Best Time	Diff	Gap
	39	14:25.282	5	00:15.096	7.265		N/A

11	#7T Steve Thorsten
	Laps	Total Time	Best Lap	Best Time	Diff	Gap
	39	14:25.613	5	00:15.212	7.596	0.331	N/A

12	#21JR Billy Moyer Jr
	Laps	Total Time	Best Lap	Best Time	Diff	Gap
	39	14:26.183	4	00:15.349	8.166	0.570	N/A

13	#77M Jay Morris
	Laps	Total Time	Best Lap	Best Time	Diff	Gap
	38	14:26.720	5	00:14.997	8.703	0.537	N/A

14	#1M Jim Moon
	Laps	Total Time	Best Lap	Best Time	Diff	Gap
	37	14:27.812	7	00:15.338	9.795	1.092	N/A

15	#12B Kevin Weaver
	Laps	Total Time	Best Lap	Best Time	Diff	Gap
	32	09:33.940	6	00:14.347			N/A

16	#4G Bob Gardner
	Laps	Total Time	Best Lap	Best Time	Diff	Gap
	32	10:06.378	6	00:15.333		32.438	N/A

17	#91 Rusty Schlenk
	Laps	Total Time	Best Lap	Best Time	Diff	Gap
	29	09:05.103	6	00:14.961			N/A

18	#21B Rich Bell
	Laps	Total Time	Best Lap	Best Time	Diff	Gap
	22	07:26.459	7	00:15.268			N/A

19	#116 Torin Mettille
	Laps	Total Time	Best Lap	Best Time	Diff	Gap
	20	06:48.088	14	00:15.436			N/A

20	#11 Steve Dimmick
	Laps	Total Time	Best Lap	Best Time	Diff	Gap
	17	06:01.229	6	00:15.211			N/A

21	#18 Shannon Babb
	Laps	Total Time	Best Lap	Best Time	Diff	Gap
	15	05:21.316	5	00:14.816			N/A

22	#9 Lyle Zanker
	Laps	Total Time	Best Lap	Best Time	Diff	Gap
	13	05:03.491	8	00:15.361			N/A

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