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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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,…
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,…
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…
Kyle Larson has made several trips to Victory Lane in his career on both dirt and asphalt. But he celebrated like it was the first time after winning the 31st Prairie Dirt Classic Saturday at Fairbury Speedway. The Elk Grove, CA driver, climbed to the roof of his car, grabbed…
Drydene Heat #1 – Flight (A) (25 Laps) – Top 4 Transfer-1. 19R-Ryan Gustin [1]; 2. 18-Shannon Babb [13]; 3. 44-Chris Madden [2]; 4. 32S-Chris Simpson [3]; 5. 99JR-Frank Heckenast [8]; 6. 41-Jeremiah Hurst [4]; 7. 25F-Jason Feger [10]; 8. T2-Todd Bennett [7]; 9. B12-Kevin Weaver [9]; 10. 12-Ashton Winger…
Brandon Sheppard climbed from his car in Victory Lane with two thumbs up in the air, a smile, and a look in his eyes showing he’s back in championship form. The New Berlin, IL driver mastered lap traffic and held off a hard-charging Cade Dillard to win Sunday night at…
A weakness can become a strength. Frank Heckenast Jr. proved that Saturday night at I-94 Sure Step Speedway. For the Frankfort, IL driver, that weakness was starting a race. The green flag dropped and sometimes so would he. Not Saturday, though. He finally turned that weakness into a strength by…
Dennis Erb Jr. is no stranger to Victory Lane with the World of Outlaws Morton Buildings Late Models. But how he won Friday’s Feature at River Cities Speedway was unexpected. The Carpentersville, IL driver didn’t use his preferred inside lane, instead of going to the top en route to his…
Brandon Sheppard rose from his car in Victory Lane, waving to the crowd with confidence after winning Tuesday at Gondik Law Speedway. But the New Berlin, IL driver needed everything to go his way to collect $10,000. A caution with two laps to go put Chris Madden on Sheppard’s heels,…
Dennis Erb Jr. isn’t someone who’s known for showing emotion. But you wouldn’t know it Saturday at Jackson Motorplex after he won his second Morton Buildings Feature of the season. The Carpentersville, IL driver climbed to the roof of his car, throwing two fist pumps into the sky to celebrate…
Finding your way to Victory Lane is no easy task with the World of Outlaws Morton Buildings Late Models. Sometimes it’s a break in your favor that puts you in a position to win. Sometimes it’s a present. Frank Heckenast Jr. got a birthday present he’ll never forget Friday at…
Brandon Overton’s expression in Victory Lane wasn’t what you’d expect. As he kissed the Firecracker 100 trophy and held it in the air, his smile showed signs of relief instead of excitement. The Evans, GA driver won the Firecracker 100 for the second time Saturday at Lernerville Speedway. But he…
When you’re on a hot streak it doesn’t take much to keep the fire burning. Brandon Overton powered from his fifth starting spot to win Friday’s Morton Buildings Feature at Lernerville Speedway during the second night of the Firecracker 100 weekend. The Evans, GA driver passed Mark Whitener for the…
Brandon Sheppard had a game plan. He implemented it. Stuck to it. And it worked. The three-time and defending Series champion led all 30-laps during Thursday night’s Firecracker 100 opener at Lernerville Speedway, cashing in on a $6,000 payday. Sheppard’s preparation for the weekend put him in a position to…
Anytime the World of Outlaws enter the Northeast, there’s a group of hungry competitors hoping to defend home turf. Dave Hess did that and more, by winning Thursday’s Morton Buildings Feature at Stateline Speedway. Hess started on the pole and held off challenges from three-time and defending Series champion Brandon…
Sometimes the best defense, is a good offense. That’s the approach Rick Eckert used to win Saturday’s Morton Buildings Feature at Plymouth Speedway. Eckert led all 40-laps of the race, but he didn’t dominate. The York, PA driver had to think quickly in lap traffic while holding off challenges from…
Any time a driver steps into the cockpit, they know racing is about peaks and valleys. Veteran racer Dennis Erb Jr. climbed the mountain Friday at Circle City Raceway to earn his first World of Outlaws Morton Buildings Feature win of 2021. While the Carpentersville, IL driver was $10,000 richer…
One of the keys to finding Victory Lane during a World of Outlaws Late Model race is taking advantage when the opportunity comes. Chris Madden seized his moment Saturday night during the Billy Vacek Memorial at Port Royal Speedway to claim his second win in a row at the Pennsylvania…
Country music singer Jerry Reed said it best in 1971, “When you’re hot, you’re hot.” That’s how you can describe Chris Madden’s Huey Wilcoxon Memorial performance Friday at Port Royal Speedway. The Gray Court, SC driver swept the night, setting Slick Woody’s Cornhole Company Quick Time, winning his Drydene Heat…