LAWRENCEBURG, IN (August 22, 2015) – Scott Bloomquist scored his first career win at Lawrenceburg Speedway on Saturday night with his victory in the “Whiskey City 50.” Bloomquist took the lead from Steve Francis on lap 17 and led the rest of the way for the win in the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series-sanctioned event.
The current LOLMDS points leader, Jonathan Davenport, moved to second on lap 17 and stayed there the rest of the way. Jimmy Owens came from ninth to finish third, followed by Eddie Carrier Jr., and 18th starting Dennis Erb Jr. rounding out the top five finishers.
“We have been here a number of times and it’s the first time for us to win here. Our car was very maneuverable the whole night. I was worried a bit in that heat race. We fell back to third. I didn’t realize it was that greasy on the bottom and the top was that fast.”
“For the feature, we made some adjustments and the car took off really well. We had a good race with Francis for a while. We got by him and I just held my line the rest of the way. We have worked really hard on this car to get it back where it belongs.”
Francis was looking for his second win in his last three starts Lawrenceburg, and bolted to the lead at the start of the race. He led the first 17 laps of the race until he suffered a right-rear flat tire, relinquishing the top spot to Bloomquist.
A caution with ten laps to go bunched the field up one more time, but Bloomquist maintained a pace that kept Davenport at bay for the remainder of the race.
“I would like to thank Mike Reece of Reece Monument Company, Mark Martin Auto Group, Crop Production Services, Dyna Gro, Hawkeye Trucking, Sorbera Chiropractic, Petroff Towing, Horton Coal, Lucas Oil, Base Fuels, Penske Shocks, and Andy Durham Racing Engines.”
Davenport was pleased with his runner-up finish. “This is only the second time we have been here, so to finish second is pretty good. I’d like to thank Kevin and Lee Roy Rumley and all my sponsors. It was a good point’s night so we will head to Pittsburgh next week and try to win that one.”
Owens finished third and said that starting too far back was too much to overcome. “We hung in there the best we could. We hauled it up there to third, but I just couldn’t keep my line on the bottom. My hat’s off to those guys [Bloomquist and Davenport]. We will go get them next time!”
Completing the top ten were Jason Jameson, Earl Pearson Jr., Brandon Sheppard, Don O’Neal, and Jared Landers.
In preliminary action, Scott Bloomquist set the overall Miller Welders Fast Time (Group B) amongst the 32 entrants, with a lap of 14.436 seconds. Jared Landers set the fastest time in Group A with a time of 14.317 seconds. Steve Francis, Earl Pearson Jr., Scott Bloomquist, and Jonathan Davenport won their respective heat races. Dustin Linville won the B-Main.
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Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
Race Summary
Saturday, August 22nd, 2015
Whiskey City 50
Lawrenceburg Speedway – Lawrenceburg, IN
Saturday, August 22nd, 2015
Whiskey City 50
Lawrenceburg Speedway – Lawrenceburg, IN
Miller Welders Fast Time Group A: Jared Landers / 14.436 seconds
Miller Welders Fast Time Group B: Scott Bloomquist / 14.317 seconds
Eibach Springs Heat Race #1 Finish (10 Laps, Top 4 Transfer): Steve Francis, Jared Landers, Jimmy Owens, Scott James, Dustin Linville, Josh Rice, Dennis Franklin, Ted Nobbe
FK Rod Ends Heat Race #2 Finish (10 Laps, Top 4 Transfer): Earl Pearson, Jr., Robby Hensley, Duane Chamberlain, Brandon Sheppard, Dennis Erb, Jr., Kent Robinson, Chris Brown, Jesse Lay
Simpson Performance Products Heat Race #3 Finish (10 Laps, Top 4 Transfer): Scott Bloomquist, Eddie Carrier, Jr., Don O’Neal, Bill Sheets, Bill Blair, Jr., Brandon Kinzer, Mason Combs, Dustin Nobbe
QA1 Heat Race #4 Finish (10 Laps, Top 4 Transfer): Jonathan Davenport, Michael Chilton, Jason Jameson, Austin Mills, Trevor Landrum, Jeffrey Shackelford, Justin Rattliff, John Gill
Fast Shafts B-Main #1 Finish (12 Laps, Top 6 Transfer): Dustin Linville, Dennis Erb, Jr., Kent Robinson, Dennis Franklin, Brandon Kinzer, Chris Brown, Ted Nobbe, Bill Blair, Jr., Jesse Lay, Trevor Landrum, Mason Combs, Jeffrey Shackelford, Josh Rice, Dustin Nobbe, Justin Rattliff-DNS, John Gill-DNS
Feature Finish (50 Laps):
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FINISH
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START
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CAR #
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DRIVER NAME
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HOMETOWN
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1
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2
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0
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Scott Bloomquist
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Mooresburg, TN
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2
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4
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6
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Jonathan Davenport
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Mount Airy, NC
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|
3
|
9
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20
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Jimmy Owens
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Newport, TN
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|
4
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6
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28
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Eddie Carrier, Jr.
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Salt Rock, WV
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|
5
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18
|
28e
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Dennis Erb, Jr.
|
Carpentersville, IL
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|
6
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12
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12J
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Jason Jameson
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Lawrenceburg, IN
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|
7
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3
|
1
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Earl Pearson, Jr.
|
Jacksonville, FL
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|
8
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15
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B5
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Brandon Sheppard
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New Berlin, IL
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|
9
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10
|
5
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Don O’Neal
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Martinsville, IN
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|
10
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5
|
777
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Jared Landers
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Batesville, AR
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|
11
|
13
|
83
|
Scott James
|
Bright, IN
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|
12
|
7
|
21X
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Robby Hensley
|
Walton, KY
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13
|
1
|
15
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Steve Francis
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Ashland, KY
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14
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11
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15C
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Duane Chamberlain
|
Richmond, IN
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|
15
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8
|
97
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Michael Chilton
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Salvisa, KY
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|
16
|
21
|
18k
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Brandon Kinzer
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Allen, KY
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17
|
24
|
11
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Josh Rice
|
Verona, KY
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|
18
|
22
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21B
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Chris Brown
|
Spring, TX
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|
19
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20
|
2F
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Dennis Franklin
|
Gaffney, SC
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|
20
|
19
|
7R
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Kent Robinson
|
Bloomington, IN
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|
21
|
16
|
1AM
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Austin Mills
|
Alexandria, KY
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|
22
|
23
|
16
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Justin Rattliff
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Campbellsville, KY
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|
23
|
17
|
D8
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Dustin Linville
|
Lancaster, KY
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|
24
|
14
|
99
|
Bill Sheets
|
Milan, IN
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Race Statistics
Entrants: 32
Lap Leaders: Steve Francis (Laps 1 – 17); Scott Bloomquist (Laps 18 – 50)
Cautions: Justin Rattliff (Lap 11); Don O’Neal, Dustin Linville (Lap 14); Steve Francis (Lap 19); Josh Rice (Lap 22); Chris Brown (Lap 40)
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Provisionals: n/a
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Emergency Provisionals: n/a
Miller Welders Fast Time Provisionals: Justin Rattliff; Josh Rice
Wrisco Feature Winner: Scott Bloomquist
Optima Batteries Hard Charger of the Race: Dennis Erb Jr. (Started: 18th; Finished: 5th; Advanced 13 Positions)
Midwest Sheet Metal Spoiler Challenge Point Leader: Jonathan Davenport
Allstar Performer of the Race: Jimmy Owens
Cautions: Justin Rattliff (Lap 11); Don O’Neal, Dustin Linville (Lap 14); Steve Francis (Lap 19); Josh Rice (Lap 22); Chris Brown (Lap 40)
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Provisionals: n/a
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Emergency Provisionals: n/a
Miller Welders Fast Time Provisionals: Justin Rattliff; Josh Rice
Wrisco Feature Winner: Scott Bloomquist
Optima Batteries Hard Charger of the Race: Dennis Erb Jr. (Started: 18th; Finished: 5th; Advanced 13 Positions)
Midwest Sheet Metal Spoiler Challenge Point Leader: Jonathan Davenport
Allstar Performer of the Race: Jimmy Owens
Sunoco Race for Gas Highest Finisher: Jonathan Davenport
Rookie of the Race: Brandon Sheppard
COMP Cams Engine Builder of the Race: Durham Racing Engines
COMP Cams Engine Builder of the Race: Durham Racing Engines
Ohlins Shocks Chassis Builder of the Race: Sweet-Bloomquist Race Cars
Outerwears Crew Chief of the Race: Heather Lyne (Dennis Erb Jr.)
CV Products Fastest Lap of the Race: Steve Francis (Lap #1 -15.680 seconds)
Hot Rod Processing Most Laps Led: Scott Bloomquist (33 Laps)
PFC Brakes Tough Break Award: Steve Francis
CV Products Fastest Lap of the Race: Steve Francis (Lap #1 -15.680 seconds)
Hot Rod Processing Most Laps Led: Scott Bloomquist (33 Laps)
PFC Brakes Tough Break Award: Steve Francis
Time of Race: 32 minutes 39 seconds