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Owens sweeps LOLMDS weekend at 411, Talladega

By Series PR
Posted 6:00PM on Tuesday 30th June 2020 ( 3 years ago )

Jimmy Owens moved his consecutive win total to four in Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt series competition over the weekend.

The Newport, Tennessee speedster recorded wins at 411 Motor Speedway in Seymour, Tennessee on Friday night and at Talladega Short Track in Eastaboga, Alabama on Saturday night, moving his all-time series win total to 69.

On Friday night, Owens scored the win at 411 Motor Speedway in dominating fashion, as the series points leader led all 50 laps en route to the win.

The final caution of the race flew on lap 49. On the restart of the race, Owens pulled away once again from fellow Tennessee racer Cory Hedgecock, who finished second to Owens. It was a best career finish in Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series competition for Hedgecock.

Blairsville, Georgia’s Jonathan Davenport came home in third followed by Zebulon, Georgia’s Shane Clanton in fourth and Shanon Buckingham in fifth.

“This car was just on a rail tonight,” said Owens. “You know it’s just been on a rail for the last month or so and I need to thank my crew Mullet, Cody, Kurt and my family. It’s been awesome so far this year. If we don’t win another race this year it’s been one of the greatest years ever so far. Vic (Hill) and I have gotten along from day one. He has helped us ever since no matter whose motors we’ve run. He has always been kind and helped lend a helping hand. Thanks to him for keeping us in tuned.”

Dawsonville, Georgia’s Donald McIntosh finished in sixth, with Dale McDowell, Zack Mitchell, Josh Richards, and Hudson O’Neal rounding out the top 10.

On Saturday night, Owens added to his win total in the series first race at Talladega Short Track in 12 years.

Owens extended his points lead in the championship standings with his 69th career series victory. Josh Richards finished second, with Kyle Hardy in third, Michael Page in fourth and Billy Moyer, Jr. in fifth.

Owens took the lead at the start of the race with Hudson O’Neal quickly moving from his fourth starting spot to second. O’Neal ran in second behind Owens until he slowed on lap 8 and exited the race. Jonathan Davenport moved into second place where he would stay until a caution flew for him with 31 laps scored.

Richards became the third different driver to run in the second spot behind Owens. A caution with10 laps to go bunched the field up, but for the fourth series race in a row, Owens went on to the victory.

“Once again, the car was flawless all weekend,” said Owens, “My hats to the crew and Dale McDowell for prepping the track this week. They watered the track and gave us a racy track for a long time. It’s great to come home with a win for Pope Construction, they are just up the road from here. He has helped us for years. I am just glad he could be a part of it and be here with us. I don’t think I have ever been here where I haven’t run off the corner in one and two. I am glad the fans stuck it out and I’m glad the weather held out. Hopefully, we can keep it going.”

Cory Hedgecock, Dillon Tidmore, Tanner English, Tyler Erb, and Stormy Scott rounded out the top 10.

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
411 Motor Speedway – Seymour, TN
Tennessee’s Action Track 50 – June 26, 2020

Pos Start Car # Competitor Hometown Pay
1 1 20 Jimmy Owens Newport, TN $13,000
2 5 23H Cory Hedgecock Loudon, TN $5,500
3 2 49 Jonathan Davenport Blairsville, GA $4,300
4 4 25 Shane Clanton Zebulon, GA $3,450
5 6 50 Shanon Buckingham Morristown, TN $2,250
6 3 7M Donald McIntosh Dawsonville, GA $1,800
7 12 17m Dale McDowell Chickamauga, GA $1,500
8 11 57 Zack Mitchell Enoree, SC $1,300
9 13 14 Josh Richards Shinnston, WV $2,000
10 10 71 Hudson O’Neal Martinsville, IN $1,800
11 9 8 Kyle Strickler Mooresville, NC $1,075
12 23 1T Tyler Erb New Waverly, TX $1,750
13 17 81E Tanner English Benton, KY $1,825
14 15 11R Josh Rice Verona, KY $1,000
15 24 9 Devin Moran Dresden, OH $1,700
16 26 1 Earl Pearson Jr Jacksonville, FL $900
17 25 21 Billy Moyer Jr Batesville, AR $800
18 19 39 Tim McCreadie Watertown, NY $1,700
19 27 16 Tyler Bruening Decorah, IA $100
20 7 76 Brandon Overton Evans, GA $1,000
21 21 79 Kyle Hardy Stephens City, VA $1,000
22 14 17 Logan Roberson Waynesboro, VA $1,000
23 8 1G Ryan King Seymour, TN $1,000
24 20 97 Michael Chilton Salvisa, KY $1,000
25 22 29 Christian Hanger Winchester, TN $1,000
26 16 C5 David Crabtree Maryville, TN $1,000
27 18 40B Kyle Bronson Brandon, FL $1,700

 

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
Talladega Short Track – Eastaboga, AL
EZ-Go 50 – June 27, 2020

Pos Start Car # Competitor Hometown Pay
1 2 20 Jimmy Owens Newport, TN $12,900
2 3 14 Josh Richards Shinnston, WV $6,300
3 10 79 Kyle Hardy Stephens City, VA $3,500
4 9 18X Michael Page Winston, GA $2,750
5 6 21 Billy Moyer Jr Batesville, AR $2,950
6 12 23H Cory Hedgecock Loudon, TN $1,800
7 5 38 Dillon Tidmore Gadsen, AL $1,500
8 14 81E Tanner English Benton, KY $2,100
9 18 1T Tyler Erb New Waverly, TX $1,900
10 7 2S Stormy Scott Las Cruces, NM $1,100
11 13 9 Devin Moran Dresden, OH $1,775
12 20 44D Dalton Cook Columbus, GA $1,050
13 15 40B Kyle Bronson Brandon, FL $1,725
14 17 50 Shanon Buckingham Morristown, TN $1,700
15 1 49 Jonathan Davenport Blairsville, GA $2,000
16 24 16 Tyler Bruening Decorah, IA $1,000
17 11 1 Earl Pearson Jr Jacksonville, FL $1,800
18 16 76 Brandon Overton Evans, GA $1,000
19 8 39 Tim McCreadie Watertown, NY $1,700
20 19 91 Heath Hindman Signal Mountain, TN $1,000
21 22 24 Zach Leonhardi Douglasville, GA $1,000
22 21 10J Joseph Joiner Milton, FL $1,000
23 4 71 Hudson O’Neal Martinsville, IN $1,000
24 23 25 Shane Clanton Zebulon, GA $1,700
Jimmy Owens celebrates after winning Friday night's Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series race at 411 Motor Speedway. Owens would go on to win on Saturday night at Talladega Short Track. Photo: Heath Lawson Photography

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