2018 – Page 11 – World of Outlaws

06/16/18- Wayne County Speedway

June 25, 2020June 17, 2018 by World of Outlaws

ORRVILLE, OH – June 16, 2018– During the World of Outlaws Craftsman® Late Model Series fifth appearance at Wayne County Speedway, Brandon Sheppard collected his fifth Series win of the 2018 season. The Rocket1 Racing driver also became the first-ever repeat winner of the event.

Sheppard had a stand-out night at the 3/8-mile in Orrville, Ohio collecting his first PFC Brakes Fast Time Award, his heat win and ultimately the $10,000-to-win Sears Craftsman Feature. Furthermore, Sheppard and his team proved to be on the rebound of some early season woes by collecting two wins and a second-place finish of the last three World of Outlaws races.

Marlar Rocks Ransomville Return

June 16, 2018 by World of Outlaws

RANSOMVILLE, NY – June 15, 2018 – The World of Outlaws Craftsman® Late Model Series returned to Ransomville Speedway for the first time in 13 years on Friday evening and the Sears Craftsman Feature proved to be worth the wait.

The 50-lap event saw three different race leaders but it was Mike Marlar who claimed the victory and the $10,000 payday. The driver out of Winfield, TN commandeered the lead of the feature with only 10 laps remaining in the event bypassing Brandon Sheppard, Chase Junghans, Chris Madden and Chub Frank for the top spot.

06/15/18- Ransomville Speedway

June 25, 2020June 16, 2018 by World of Outlaws

Contact at Stateline Speedway Causes Controversy Between Sheppard and Madden

June 15, 2018 by World of Outlaws

BUSTI, NY – June 14, 2018 – Brandon Sheppard collected his fourth World of Outlaws Craftsman® Late Model Series win of the 2018 season at Stateline Speedway on Thursday evening. The New Berlin, IL driver hijacked the lead from Chris Madden on lap 35 after a restart. As the drivers headed into turn two, contact was made ultimately sending Madden in a 180-degree spin and to a complete stop. Madden, who had led every lap up until that point, was then sent to the tail of the field.

06/14/18- Stateline Speedway

June 25, 2020June 15, 2018 by World of Outlaws

BUSTI, NY – June 14, 2018 – Brandon Sheppard collected his fourth World of Outlaws Craftsman® Late Model Series win of the 2018 season at Stateline Speedway on Thursday evening. The New Berlin, IL driver hijacked the lead from race-long leader Chris Madden on lap 35 after a restart. Contact between the two drivers sent Madden in a 180-degree spin in turn two. Coming to a complete stop, Madden and was sent to the tail of the field.

World of Outlaws vs. DIRTcar Summer Nationals

June 11, 2018 by World of Outlaws

CONCORD, NC – June 11, 2018 – The World of Outlaws Craftsman® Late Model Series and DIRTcar Summer Nationals stars get set to collide for two thrilling shootouts to cap off the month of June. The battle between the best Late Model drivers in the country begins at Terre Haute Action Track in Terre Haute, IN on June 29 and leads to Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 in Pevely, MO on June 30.

Firecracker 100 Kickball Game, Raffle and Auction Benefit LUNGevity Foundation

June 4, 2018 by World of Outlaws

CONCORD, NC– June 4, 2018–The 12th annual Firecracker 100 at Lernerville Speedway is just around the corner. Both fans and drivers look forward to three days of racing and three times the party. The party starts on Thursday, June 21, continues on Friday, June, 22 and concludes on Saturday, June 23.

All three nights contain complete Sears Craftsman shootouts with $6,000-to-win on both Thursday and Friday. The finale event begins on Saturday as the stars of the World of Outlaws Craftsman Late Models Series alongside other national and regional drivers compete in the $30,000-to-win Firecracker 100-lap Sears Craftsman Feature event.

Owens Slides By Madden for Win at Volunteer Speedway

June 3, 2018 by World of Outlaws

BULLS GAP, TN – June 2, 2018 – Jimmy Owens of Newport, TN collected his second World of Outlaws Craftsman® Late Model Series win of the 2018 season after a thrilling feature event at Volunteer Speedway. Owens and Chris Madden battled for the lead for the majority of the race until Owens successfully completed the pass on lap 47 of the 50-lap Sears Craftsman Feature. The Newport Nightmare’s victory brought the crowd to its feet in jubilation.

06/02/18- Volunteer Speedway

June 25, 2020June 3, 2018 by World of Outlaws

BULLS GAP, TN – June 2, 2018 – Jimmy Owens collected his second World of Outlaws Craftsman Late Model Series win of the 2018 season after a thrilling 50-lap feature event at Volunteer Speedway.

Cory Hedgecock Collects First Outlaws Win

June 2, 2018 by World of Outlaws

SEYMOUR, TN- June 1, 2018- On Friday evening, Cory Hedgecock collected the biggest win of his career in front of a packed house at 411 Motor Speedway. The Loudon, TN driver etched his name on the World of Outlaws Craftsman Late Model Series All-Time Wins list alongside the greatest Late Model drivers in history.

“I knew if I ever had a chance at winning one of these races, it was no doubt going to be here,” said Hedgecock. “I am tickled to death… This track was absolutely phenomenal tonight… We were no doubt going to wreck her or bring her home.”