Jonathan Davenport rallies to score Lucas Oil win at Bubba

Jonatahn Davenport receives congratulations from runner-up Josh Richards

Jonatahn Davenport receives congratulations from runner-up Josh Richards

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

OCALA, FL (February 14, 2016) Defending Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series National Champion, Jonathan Davenport took the lead on lap 31 from Scott Bloomquist and sped on to win the LOLMDS event on Sunday Night at Bubba Raceway Park. Scott Bloomquist was in command of the race until Davenport and Josh Richards went by him. A few laps later Bloomquist’s night ended with a flat right rear tire.

Richards finished second to Davenport, followed by Brandon Sheppard, Eddie Carrier Jr., and Frank Heckenast Jr.

“We got beat around out there pretty good early in the race. We’d pass a couple of cars then there would be a caution and I would have to go back. It got to be quite frustrating for a while. I just kept being patient though. The ignition problems we have been having were in the back of my mind tonight. I know Kevin, Lee Roy and Brian went to work on the car and they looked it over meticulously to have it ready for me and once we got past Josh [Richards] there it really took off.”

Richards completed a successful Georgia-Florida Speedweeks with the LOLMDS series garnering a runner-up spot to Davenport. “The new Rocket car has been exceptional since we came down here. We have been here several times before and that definitely helped tonight. The track was different than what we have seen in the past. We made the right choice on tires and set-up. Congrats to Jonathan on the win, he deserved it! Anytime we can run close to him the way he has been running the last couple of years, says a lot for our team and our preparation.”

Sheppard, who started 15th on the grid made his way to third as the 23-year-old unofficially moved to second in the championship points standings. “We have been here before and won, so we had some experience with set-ups and such. Mark Richards came over and helped us some tonight. It was another strong points night for the Best Performance Motorsports Team.”

Completing the top ten were Tim McCreadie, Ivedent Lloyd, Jr. Don O’Neal, Gregg Satterlee, and Jared Landers.

In preliminary action, Jonathan Davenport set the overall Miller Welders Fast Time (Group B) amongst the 26 entrants, with a lap of 14.185 seconds. Josh Richards set the fastest time in Group A with a time of 14.249 seconds. Scott Bloomquist, Eddie Carrier Jr., and Ivedent Lloyd Jr. won their respective heat races.

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 Series

Race Summary

Sunday, February 14th, 2016

5th Annual Bubba Army Winter Nationals

Bubba Raceway Park – Ocala, FL

Miller Welders Fast Time Group A: Josh Richards / 14.249 seconds

Miller Welders Fast Time Group B: Jonathan Davenport / 14.185 seconds

Eibach Springs Heat Race #1 Finish (10 Laps, All Transfer): Scott Bloomquist, Jonathan Davenport, Jimmy Owens, Gregg Satterlee, Tim McCreadie, Earl Pearson, Jr., Austin Kirkpatrick, Dennis Erb, Jr., Tyler Clem

FK Rod Ends Heat Race #2 Finish (10 Laps, All Transfer): Eddie Carrier, Jr., Josh Richards, Darrell Lanigan, Jordan Yaggy, Randy Weaver, Freddie Carpenter, John Gardner, James McKeown, Colton Flinner

Simpson Performance Products Heat Race #3 Finish (10 Laps, All Transfer): Ivedent Lloyd, Jr., Don O’Neal, Jared Landers, Steve Casebolt, Brandon Sheppard, Bob Gardner, Steve Francis, Frank Heckenast, Jr.

Feature Finish (50 Laps):

FINISH
START
CAR #
DRIVER NAME
HOMETOWN
1
4
6
Jonathan Davenport
Mount Airy, NC
2
5
1R
Josh Richards
Shinnston, WV
3
15
B5
Brandon Sheppard
New Berlin, IL
4
2
28
Eddie Carrier, Jr.
Salt Rock, WV
5
24
99JR
Frank Heckenast, Jr.
Frankfort, IL
6
13
39
Tim McCreadie
Watertown, NY
7
3
21L
Ivedent Lloyd, Jr.
Ocala, FL
8
6
5
Don O’Neal
Martinsville, IN
9
10
22
Gregg Satterlee
Rochester Mills, PA
10
9
777
Jared Landers
Batesville, AR
11
22
28e
Dennis Erb, Jr.
Carpentersville, IL
12
8
15L
Darrell Lanigan
Union, KY
13
18
4G
Bob Gardner
Washington, IL
14
16
1
Earl Pearson, Jr.
Jacksonville, FL
15
11
77
Jordan Yaggy
Rochester, MN
16
21
15F
Steve Francis
Bowling Green, KY
17
7
20
Jimmy Owens
Newport, TN
18
26
75
Colton Flinner
Allison Park, PA
19
17
K
Freddie Carpenter
Parkersburg, WV
20
1
0
Scott Bloomquist
Mooresburg, TN
21
19
11K
Austin Kirkpatrick
Ocala, FL
22
20
38C
John Gardner
Germantown Hills, IL
23
25
14
Tyler Clem
Tampa, FL
24
12
C9
Steve Casebolt
Richmond, IN
25
14
116
Randy Weaver
Crossville, TN
26
23
60
James McKeown
Stanton, MI
Race Statistics
Entrants: 26
Lap Leaders: Scott Bloomquist (Laps 1 – 30); Jonathan Davenport (Laps 31 – 50)
Cautions: Ivedent Lloyd (Lap 6); Earl Pearson Jr. (Lap 12); Tim McCreadie (Lap 13); Jordan Yaggy, Colton Flinner (Lap 14); Steve Casebolt, Steve Francis (Lap 15); Tyler Clem (Lap 23); Don O’Neal (Lap 30); Scott Bloomquist (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: n/a
Bubba Raceway Park Track Provisional: n/a
Wrisco Feature Winner: Jonathan Davenport
Optima Batteries Hard Charger of the Race: Frank Heckenast Jr. (Started: 24th; Finished: 5th; Advanced 19 Positions)
Midwest Sheet Metal Spoiler Challenge Point Leader: Josh Richards
Allstar Performance Power Move of the Race: Don O’Neal
Sunoco Race for Gas Highest Finisher: Jonathan Davenport
Hot Rod Processing Rookie of the Race: n/a
COMP Cams Engine Builder of the Race: Andy Durham Racing Engines
Ohlins Shocks Chassis Builder of the Race: Rocket Chassis
Outerwears Crew Chief of the Race: Kevin Rumley (Jonathan Davenport)
Fastest Lap of the Race: Scott Bloomquist (Lap #2 – 14.948 seconds)
Most Laps Led: Scott Bloomquist (30 Laps)
PFC Brakes Tough Break Award: Scott Bloomquist
Time of Race: 46 minutes 15 seconds
Lucas Oil Championship Point Standings:
POS
CAR #
DRIVER NAME
HOMETOWN
POINTS
1
6
Jonathan Davenport
Mount Airy, NC
1120
2
B5
Brandon Sheppard
New Berlin, IL
1030
3
39
Tim McCreadie
Watertown, NY
995
3
0
Scott Bloomquist
Mooresburg, TN
995
5
777
Jared Landers
Batesville, AR
980
6
15L
Darrell Lanigan
Union, KY
965
7
28
Eddie Carrier, Jr.
Salt Rock, WV
925
7
28e
Dennis Erb, Jr.
Carpentersville, IL
925
9
5
Don O’Neal
Martinsville, IN
860
10
20
Jimmy Owens
Newport, TN
820
11
1
Earl Pearson, Jr.
Jacksonville, FL
815
11
15F
Steve Francis
Bowling Green, KY
815
13
1R
Josh Richards
Shinnston, WV
740
14
116
Randy Weaver
Crossville, TN
715
15
22
Gregg Satterlee
Rochester Mills, PA
705

*Points are unofficial until Close of Business on the Tuesday following Race Day*

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