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Josh Richards Scores Summer Nationals Win at Fayette County
The series returns to action on Saturday at Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55
BROWNSTOWN, Ill. – July 1, 2016 – Josh Richards battled Brian Shirley to score his first-career Summer Nationals victory on Friday night at Fayette County Speedway in Brownstown, Ill.
Richards took the the quick time award earlier in the night and started the feature in third. Polesitter, Tyler Erb, coming off a career-best World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series finish at Rockford Speedway, came into the night with momentum.
Erb led the field early, but it was Shirley and Richards who battled forward, both drivers swapping the lead on several occasions. Richards though edged past Shirley on lap 35 for the final time and built an insurmountable lead down the stretch.
“It feels really good,” Richards said. “These guys are extremely tough in this area and we’re kind of outsiders coming in… It was fun to go out there and race side-by-side with Shirley.”
Series points leader Bobby Pierce rounded out the night in 14th.
The DIRTcar Summer Nationals continues to roll Saturday night at Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 in Pevely, Mo.
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DIRTcar Summer Nationals Statistical Report; Fayette County Speedway; Brownstown, Ill.
Super Late Models – A-Main
Finish Start Car Driver Hometown
1 3 1R    Josh Richards    Shinnston , Wv
2 2 3S    Brian Shirley    Chatham , Il
3 5 99JR    Frank Heckenast Jr    Frankfort , Il
4 6 21    Billy Moyer    Batesville , Ar
5 18 25    Jason Feger    Bloomington , Il
6 9 C9    Steve Casebolt    Richmond , Tn
7 1 91    Tyler Erb    New Waverly, Tx
8 12 18J    Chase Junghans    Manhattan , Ks
9 14 96    Tanner English    Benton , Ky
10 8 24    Ryan Unzicker    El Paso, Il
11 13 C8    Timothy Culp    Sheridan , Ar
12 15 76    Brandon Overton    Evans , Ga
13 19 4G    Bob Gardner    East Peoria, Il
14 10 32    Bobby Pierce    Oakwood , Il
15 22 11    Gordy Gundaker    St Charles, Mo
16 20 6K    Michael Kloos    Trenton , Il
17 17 33X    Tim Manville    Troy , Il
18 16 25C    Shane Clanton    Fayetteville , Ga
19 21 16    Rusty Griffaw    Festus , Mo
20 4 18    Shannon Babb    Moweaqua , Il
21 7 27M    Rodney Melvin    Benton , Il
22 11 21JR    Billy Moyer Jr    Batesville , Ar
Super Late Models – B-Main
Finish Start Car Driver Hometown
1 3 33X    Tim Manville    Troy , Il
2 6 25    Jason Feger    Bloomington , Il
3 1 16    Rusty Griffaw    Festus , Mo
4 8 33B    Kevin Weaver    Gibson City, Il
5 4 11    Gordy Gundaker    St Charles, Mo
6 7 1M    Jim Moon    Grand Prairie, Tx
7 9 94    Austin Rettig    Sikeston , Mo
8 10 4G    Bob Gardner    East Peoria, Il
9 14 30V    Mark Voigt    Marine , Il
10 13 15    Kolby Vandenbergh    Ashland , Il
11 12 22    Daniel Jacober    Highland , Il
12 11 4    Jason Suhre    Highland , Il
13 15 T4    Adam Tischhauser    Mulberry Grove, Il
14 5 1X    Daniel Hopper    Peru , In
15 2 6K    Michael Kloos    Trenton , Il
Super Late Models – C-Main
Finish Start Car Driver Hometown
1 4 15    Kolby Vandenbergh    Ashland , Il
2 2 30V    Mark Voigt    Marine , Il
3 8 T4    Adam Tischhauser    Mulberry Grove, Il
4 10 11D    Brian Diveley    Springfield , Il
5 3 0    Dewayne Kiefer    Bloomsdale , Mo
6 6 B1    Brent Larson    Lake Elmo, Mn
7 7 87    Jason Zobrist    Highland , Il
8 1 10X    Jim Black    Bonne Terre, Mo
9 5 11S    Austin Smith    Rome , Ga
10 9 26M    Brent Mckinnon    Carlyle , Il
2016 DIRTcar Summer Nationals Schedule
|
Date |
Day | Track | Winners |
|
Northern Kickoff |
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| June 15 |
Wednesday |
Brownstown Speedway |
Rain/Cancelled |
| June 16 |
Thursday |
Kankakee Co. Speedway |
Bobby Pierce |
| June 17 | Friday |
Cedar Lake Speedway |
Billy Moyer |
| June 18 |
Saturday |
Cedar Lake Speedway |
Billy Moyer (2) |
| June 19 |
Sunday |
Wilmot Speedway | Bobby Pierce (2) |
| Heartland Tour | |||
| June 20 | Monday |
OFF |
|
| June 21 | Tuesday |
Jacksonville Speedway |
Bobby Pierce (3) |
| June 22 | Wednesday |
Farley Speedway |
Rain/Cancelled |
| June 23 | Thursday | Spoon River Speedway |
Dennis Erb Jr. |
| June 24 | Friday | Tri-City Speedway | Bobby Pierce (4) |
| June 25 | Saturday | Fairbury Speedway |
Brandon Sheppard |
| June 26 | Sunday | Tri-State Speedway | Bobby Pierce (5) |
| Southern Tour | |||
| June 27 | Monday | OFF | |
| June 28 | Tuesday | Clarksville Speedway | Ryan Unzicker |
| June 29 | Wednesday | Belle-Clair Speedway | Bobby Pierce (6) |
| June 30 | Thursday | Springfield Raceway | Rain/PPD |
| July 1 | Friday | Fayette Co. Speedway | Josh Richards |
| July 2 | Saturday | Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 | |
| July 3 | Sunday | Lincoln Speedway | |
| Independence Week | |||
| July 4 | Monday | LaSalle Speedway | |
| July 5 | Tuesday | Daugherty Speedway | |
| July 6 | Wednesday | Peoria Speedway | |
| July 7 | Thursday | Macon Speedway | |
| July 8 | Friday | Farmer City Speedway | |
| July 9 | Saturday | Highland Speedway | |
| July 10 | Sunday | Quincy Raceways | |
| Champions Week | |||
| July 11 | Monday | OFF | |
| July 12 | Tuesday | Plymouth Speedway | |
| July 13 | Wednesday | Shadyhill Speedway | |
| July 14 | Thursday | Merritt Speedway | |
| July 15 | Friday | Oakshade Raceway | |
| July 16 | Saturday | Oakshade Raceway |
The DIRTcar Summer Nationals “Hell Tour” is brought to fans across the country by many important partners including: Arizona Sport Shirts (Official Apparel Company), Hoosier Racing Tires (Official Racing Tires), Racing Electronics (Official Communication), VP Racing Fuel (Official Racing Fuel); in addition to these fine Contingency Partners: Beyea Headers, Comp Cams, Edelbrock, Fox Shocks, JE Pistons, MSD, Impact Race Products, Quartermaster, Superflow Dynos, Summit Racing Equipment and Wrisco Aluminum; Promotional Partners include: Chevy Performance Parts, Indiana Decal, Intercomp and Petroff Towing.