rebelracewriter Posted July 11, 2016 Report Share Posted July 11, 2016 McDowell Masters Mountain Moonshine Classic at Smoky Mountain Speedway MARYVILLE, TN (July 9, 2016) - Dale McDowell debuted a new Sweet-Bloomquist Chassis on Saturday night at Smoky Mountain Speedway, and put it in victory lane by winning the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series-sanctioned Mountain Moonshine Classic.McDowell's seventh career LOLMDS win came before a record-setting crowd at the famed 4/10-mile, speed-plant. He led a Sweet-Bloomquist Chassis sweep of the top three finishers. Jared Landers came from sixth to finish second, followed by LOLMDS point-leader Scott Bloomquist in third. Tim McCreadie and Steve Francis completed the top five.McDowell started on the pole and quickly bolted to the lead at the start of the main event. He was already into lapped traffic by the tenth circuit."First off, I need to thank my brother Shane, and Scott [bloomquist], we have been talking about this since Knoxville last year over a beer," said the 50-year-old driver, who picked up his first LOLMDS win of the season, ending Bloomquist's three-race win streak."I have been looking forward to working with Scott. We were both on slightly different set-ups tonight. Our driving styles are a lot alike. Coming to this track and not knowing what to change on this new car; I didn't change anything. I hope he can learn from that, and I hope that I can learn as well. A big thanks to all of the fans, our sponsors, and to Lucas Oil for putting on this show.""Since we are working with Scott and Jared [Landers], and they are already familiar with these cars, we will put our heads together and go from here. I am sure that I am going to be on the other end at times, but if you can get a top five with this bunch, that's a great night! Scott has worked his tail off to build what he has," said the driver of the Bad Boy Off-Road, Klotz, Cometic Gasket, University of Northwestern Ohio, Clements-powered entry.Bloomquist held the second spot behind McDowell for most of the race. He stayed there until a lap 50 restart when Landers passed him for second. Landers then tried to track down McDowell, but McDowell opened his lead up as he headed to the checkers.Landers dedicated his second place finish to his crew chief Jason Durham who has been battling kidney stones all weekend. "We had a good car. Dale was tough tonight. This track is extremely fast and wide-open. I want to thank Crop Production Services, Mark Martin Automotive. Bad Boy Mowers, Big Dog Motorsports and ASC Warranty."Bloomquist maintains the series points lead with his finish tonight and was pleased with the efforts of his Sweet-Bloomquist counterparts. "It feels good to see our cars run so well. Dale is a very experienced driver, and with him and his brother, I thought it was good choice to get him in one of our cars. I wish we could have won tonight, but great job to Dale and Jared."Completing the top ten were Brandon Sheppard, Earl Pearson Jr., Derek Ellis, Donald McIntosh and Darrell Lanigan. In preliminary action, Scott Bloomquist set the overall Miller Welders Fast Time (Group amongst the 30 entrants, with a lap of 15.679 seconds. Casey Roberts set the fastest time in Group B with a time of 15.874 seconds. Dale McDowell, Don O'Neal, Scott Bloomquist, and Jimmy Owens won their respective heat races. Derek Ellis and Skip Arp won their respective B-Mains.For the latest breaking news on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, including the latest series standings, 2016 tour schedule, driver information, and more visit the official website at: www.lucasdirt.com. Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt SeriesRace SummarySaturday, July 9th, 2016Lucas Oil Mountain Moonshine ClassicSmoky Mountain Speedway - Maryville, TNMiller Welders Fast Time Group A: Casey Roberts / 15.874 secondsMiller Welders Fast Time Group B: Scott Bloomquist / 15.679 seconds Eibach Springs Heat Race #1 Finish (10 Laps, Top 4 Transfer): Dale McDowell, Casey Roberts, Brandon Sheppard, Dennis Erb, Jr., Derek Ellis, Robby Moses, Tommy Kerr, Colton FlinnerFK Rod Ends Heat Race #2 Finish (10 Laps, Top 4 Transfer): Don O'Neal, Tim McCreadie, Mike Marlar, Darrell Lanigan, Craig Vosbergen, Ryan King, Chad Ogle Simpson Performance Products Heat Race #3 Finish (10 Laps, Top 4 Transfer): Scott Bloomquist, Jared Landers, Jonathan Davenport, Earl Pearson, Jr., Skip Arp., Donald McIntosh, Mark Vineyard, Shanon Buckingham-DNS QA1 Heat Race #4 Finish (10 Laps, Top 4 Transfer): Jimmy Owens, Chris Madden, Steve Francis, Billy Ogle Jr., Skylar Marlar, Kayne Hickman, Bobby GiffinFast Shafts B-Main #1 Finish (12 Laps, Top 3 Transfer): Derek Ellis, Craig Vosbergen, Chad Ogle, Robby Moses, Colton Flinner, Ryan King, Tommy KerrKeyser MFG B-Main #2 Finish (12 Laps, Top 3 Transfer): Skip Arp, Donald McIntosh, Skylar Marlar, Mark Vineyard, Kayne Hickman, Bobby Giffin, Shanon Buckingham-DNS Feature Finish (60 Laps):FINISHSTARTCAR #DRIVER NAMEHOMETOWNEARNINGS1117mDale McDowellChickamauga, GA$12,00026777Jared LandersBatesville, AR$6,200320Scott BloomquistMooresburg, TN$4,5004739Tim McCreadieWatertown, NY$3,45051215FSteve FrancisBowling Green, KY$2,95069B5Brandon SheppardNew Berlin, IL$2,5007141Earl Pearson, Jr.Jacksonville, FL$1,50081799Derek EllisChatsworth, GA$1,3009207Donald McIntoshDawsonville, GA$1,200101515LDarrell LaniganUnion, KY$1,8001116201Billy Ogle Jr.Knoxville, TN$1,075122375Colton FlinnerAllison Park, PA$1,15013198Craig VosbergenPerth, W. Australia$1,0251435Don O'NealMartinsville, IN$1,800151328EDennis Erb, Jr.Carpentersville, IL$1,7001611157Mike MarlarWinfield, TN$1,00017106Jonathan DavenportMount Airy, NC$2,000185101Casey RobertsToccoa, GA$1,00019844Chris MaddenGaffney, SC$1,00020420Jimmy OwensNewport, TN$1,800212211MSkylar MarlarWinfield, TN$1,0002224H3Kayne HickmanSoddy Daisy, TN$1,0002318128Skip ArpGeorgetown, TN$1,000242110Chad OgleSevierville, TN$1,000Race StatisticsEntrants: 30Lap Leaders: Dale McDowell (Laps 1 - 60)Cautions: Darrell Lanigan (Lap 30); Chris Madden (Lap 49); Jonathan Davenport, Casey Roberts (Lap 50); Dennis Erb Jr. (Lap 52)Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Provisionals: Colton FlinnerLucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Emergency Provisionals: n/aMiller Welders Fast Time Provisional: Kayne HickmanWrisco Feature Winner: Dale McDowellOptima Batteries Hard Charger of the Race: Donald McIntosh (Started: 20th; Finished: 9th; Advanced 11 Positions)Midwest Sheet Metal Spoiler Challenge Point Leader: Scott BloomquistAllstar Performance Power Move of the Race: Brandon SheppardSunoco Race for Gas Highest Finisher: Jared LandersHot Rod Processing Rookie of the Race: Colton FlinnerCOMP Cams Engine Builder of the Race: Clements Racing EnginesOhlins Shocks Chassis Builder of the Race: Sweet-Bloomquist Race CarsOuterwears Crew Chief of the Race: Shane McDowell (Dale McDowell)Fastest Lap of the Race: Dale McDowell (Lap #3 - 16.6763 seconds)Most Laps Led: Dale McDowellPFC Brakes Tough Break Award: Jimmy OwensTime of Race: 34 minutes 35 secondsLucas Oil Championship Point Standings:POSCAR #DRIVER NAMEHOMETOWNPOINTSEARNINGS10Scott BloomquistMooresburg, TN4650$209,02526Jonathan DavenportMount Airy, NC4405$148,5003777Jared LandersBatesville, AR4185$87,2254B5Brandon SheppardNew Berlin, IL4150$77,475539Tim McCreadieWatertown, NY4030$65,325615LDarrell LaniganUnion, KY3960$65,725728EDennis Erb, Jr.Carpentersville, IL3905$57,97585Don O'NealMartinsville, IN3840$65,475920Jimmy OwensNewport, TN3800$94,7501015FSteve FrancisBowling Green, KY3660$44,575111Earl Pearson, Jr.Jacksonville, FL3635$57,0751275Colton FlinnerAllison Park, PA2645$17,575 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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