Former Major League Baseball Pitcher Lefty Gomez once said, “I’d rather be lucky than good.” For three-time and defending champion Brandon Sheppard, why not both? The New Berlin, IL driver, drew the outside pole and took advantage of his starting position to cruise to his seventh win of the season Friday night at Davenport Speedway. … Read more
Devin Moran’s plan Thursday night at Davenport Speedway didn’t go as expected. He planned on running the outside, allowing his momentum to carry around pole-sitter Chris Madden. But calling an audible turned out to be a blessing in disguise. The Dresden, OH driver’s switch to the inside on Lap 1 allowed him to dive under … Read more
A timely decision by reigning Series champion Brandon Sheppard brought him one step closer to history. The New Berlin, IL driver, was running second when a caution came out on Lap 2, giving him lane choice on the restart. Sheppard chose the outside, using his momentum to power around Dennis Erb Jr., and hold on … Read more
Kyle Larson proved Saturday night that not even “the reaper” could kill his winning momentum. The Elk Grove, CA driver – who now has five World of Outlaws Morton Buildings Late Model starts and only a handful of Late Model races under his belt in general – looked like Late Model veteran at Sharon Speedway, leading … Read more
As Gregg Satterlee anticipated the green flag, he knew the importance of a good start. He knew whoever reached Turn 1 first between himself and Max Blair was on the right track to cash in on $10,000. The Rochester Mills, PA driver aced the start, beat Blair to the corner, and held on for his … Read more
A few inches and a bit of luck separated three-time and defending World of Outlaws Morton Buildings Late Model champion Brandon Sheppard from another step in Series history Thursday night at Orange County Speedway. The New Berlin, IL driver and Centerville, PA’s Max Blair waged an epic battle in the closing laps, resulting in the … Read more
Classic Rock band Guns N’ Roses said it best, “All we need is just a little patience.” Jonathan Davenport stayed patient Saturday night, surviving a war of attrition to win the 34th annual USA Nationals at Cedar Lake Speedway. The Blairsville, GA driver found momentum on a Lap 89 restart, thundering to the bottom of … Read more
A Louisiana driver will lead some of the best Late Model drivers in the country to the green flag for the 34th annual USA Nationals. Cade Dillard led all eight laps of Friday’s pole dash at Cedar Lake Speedway to earn the first starting position for the 100-lap finale. The Robeline, LA driver survived double … Read more
Ashton Winger and Chase Junghans suffered from the cruelty of misfortune in the early stage of the 2021 World of Outlaws Morton Buildings Late Model season, forcing both to scale back. Rebuild. Friday afternoon at Cedar Lake Speedway for the USA Nationals, both had redemption within reach. Side by side, about an inch apart, equal … Read more
Finding Victory Lane at the right time can turn a driver’s season around. That’s precisely what Cade Dillard did Tuesday to win the FVP Platinum Battery Showdown at Outagamie Speedway. Dillard jumped on the roof of his car with joy, and signs of relief showing from the smile beaming across his face. The Robeline, LA … Read more
