Late Model News

Davenport Wins Second Straight USA Nationals at Cedar Lake 

NEW RICHMOND, WI – AUGUST 7, 2022 – Jonathan Davenport added another piece of history to his impressive 2022 resume Saturday night at Cedar Lake Speedway. The Blairsville, GA driver held off Chris Madden in the final 10 laps Saturday at Cedar Lake to win his second consecutive USA Nationals, joining Billy Moyer and Jackie Boggs as the only drivers to win the event in back-to-back season...

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Late Model News

Marlar Grabs Opening Night Win at 35th USA Nationals

The Winfield, TN driver was chasing Jonathan Davenport for the lead when he moved to the top in Turns 1 and 2. That’s when the 2018 World of Outlaws CASE Construction Equipment Late Model Series champion got the break he needed.  As Marlar started inching closer to “Superman,” heartbreak struck Davenport as ignition box issues sidelined him for the rest of the night on Lap 11. From there, Ma...

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MARATHON MILLIONAIRE: Davenport Holds Off Madden for Eldora Million Triumph

ROSSBURG, OH – JUNE 9, 2022 –Jonathan Davenport’s racing career can be summed up in two words. Battle-tested.  From his early struggles on asphalt to his crown jewel wins on dirt, the Blairsville, GA driver has overcome them all.   That’s why it’s only fitting Superman” faced another battle Thursday at Eldora Speedway to conquer the wealthiest prize in dirt Late Model histo...

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ONE STEP AWAY: Sheppard wins the Scorcher at Volunteer Speedway

BULLS GAP, TN – September 4, 2021 – Brandon Sheppard’s quest toward World of Outlaws history took another step forward Saturday night at Volunteer Speedway. But without some luck, it might not have happened. Sheppard was fortunate enough to draw the outside pole, putting him on the front row with Championship rival Chris Madden. The New Berlin, IL driver, used the outside lane to his advanta...

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Modified News

SHEPP-TACULAR: Sheppard Passes Pierce for the Win After Big Battle at Highland

HIGHLAND, IL – Aug. 13, 2021 – Highland Speedway never fails to show why it’s a staple of the DIRTcar Summer Nationals, and the next chapter in its book of exciting, wheel-to-wheel racing was scribed Friday night by two of the sport’s brightest stars – Brandon Sheppard and Bobby Pierce. For the entire second half of the Feature, the two Illinois boys battled and chased each other non-stop, w...

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FREEDOM FLYER: Sheppard Wins Independence Day Showdown at Lincoln

LINCOLN, IL – July 4, 2021 – There’s nothing quite like the feeling of being around family and friends for a big 4th of July celebration. That was the scene Sunday night in Victory Lane, where Brandon Sheppard celebrated back-to-back DIRTcar Summer Nationals Feature wins to a thunderous applause from the Lincoln Speedway crowd. Piloting his family-owned #B5 Rock...

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Late Model News

B5 IS BACK: Sheppard Leads All at Fayette County for 25th Career Hell Tour Win

BROWNSTOWN, IL – July 3, 2021 – Ten years ago to-the-date, an 18-year-old Brandon Sheppard became the youngest driver ever to win a DIRTcar Summer Nationals Feature with a breakout victory over his Illinois racing idols. Friday night at Fayette County Speedway, the now 28-year-old Dirt Late Model superstar collected his 25th career Hell Tour victory over so...

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ROCKET RED GLARE: Sheppard takes night one of the Firecracker

SARVER, PA – JUNE 24, 2021 – 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 strike on a slick surface.  ...

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TAKE FIVE: Sheppard holds on for fifth at “The Dream”

ROSSBURG, OH – JUNE 10, 2021 – Leading a 100-lap race can be a blessing and a curse, especially during a crown jewel. Thursday’s 27th Dirt Late Model Dream at Eldora Speedway was no different. The race began on a good note for three-time and defending Series champion Brandon Sheppard. He started on the pole and led the first 60 laps of the DIRTcar sanctioned event. But Lap 61 is when thin...

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