The World of Outlaws Case Construction Late Model Series is a Dirt Super Late Model touring series currently owned and sanctioned by the World Racing Group.[1] The series competes on dirt ovals across the United States, primarily throughout the East Coast and the Midwest. The series has also raced in Canada in previous years. The series is currently sponsored by Case Construction Equipment.[2]
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| Category | Auto racing |
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| Country | United States |
| Inaugural season | 1988 |
| Constructors | Barry Wright Race Cars · Black Diamond Chassis · Bob Pierce Race Cars · Capital Race Cars · CJ Rayburn · Club 29 Race Cars · CVR Race Cars · GRT · Longhorn Chassis · MasterSbilt · MB Customs · Rocket Chassis · Snow Brothers Chassis · Sweet-Bloomquist Race Cars · Warrior |
| Drivers' champion | Brandon Sheppard |
| Makes' champion | Longhorn Chassis |
| Teams' champion | Bobby Pierce Racing |
| Official website | World of Outlaws Late Model Series |
Overview
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In 1988 Ted Johnson, the then proprietor of the World of Outlaws, sought to extend his successful touring series model from sprint cars to the late models. He signed 12 elite drivers to a 21-race schedule at 17 venues from Pennsylvania to Oklahoma.[3] The series went dormant after just two seasons, but was revived by the World Racing Group in 2004.[4]
The cars feature a purpose-built chassis design specifically for dirt late model racing. With many chassis builders within the sport, chassis design and components are always employing new innovation and technology. The cars are powered by aluminum-head V8 engines (usually ranging between 400c.i. & 430c.i.) that produce over 800 horsepower.[5]
Past champions
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| Season | Driver |
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| 2024 | Brandon Sheppard |
| 2023 | Bobby Pierce |
| 2022 | Dennis Erb Jr |
| 2021 | Brandon Sheppard |
| 2020 | Brandon Sheppard |
| 2019 | Brandon Sheppard |
| 2018 | Mike Marlar |
| 2017 | Brandon Sheppard |
| 2016 | Josh Richards |
| 2015 | Shane Clanton |
| 2014 | Darrell Lanigan |
| 2013 | Josh Richards |
| 2012 | Darrell Lanigan |
| 2011 | Rick Eckert |
| 2010 | Josh Richards |
| 2009 | Josh Richards |
| 2008 | Darrell Lanigan |
| 2007 | Steve Francis |
| 2006 | Tim McCreadie |
| 2005 | Billy Moyer Sr. |
| 2004 | Scott Bloomquist |
| 1989 | Billy Moyer Sr. |
| 1988 | Billy Moyer Sr. |
Top 25 Feature winners
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Last Update: October 29, 2024
| Driver | Wins | Championships |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Brandon Sheppard | 87 | 4 |
| 2. Josh Richards | 78 | 4 |
| 3. Darrell Lanigan | 74 | 3 |
| 4. Shane Clanton | 48 | 1 |
| 5. Billy Moyer Sr. | 42 | 3 |
| 6. Rick Eckert | 38 | 1 |
| 7. Chris Madden | 38 | |
| 8. Scott Bloomquist | 33 | 1 |
| 8. Tim McCreadie | 33 | 1 |
| 10. Bobby Pierce | 30 | 1 |
| 10. Steve Francis | 28 | 1 |
| 11. Jimmy Owens | 21 | |
| 12. Brandon Overton | 20 | |
| 14. Mike Marlar | 17 | 1 |
| 15. Chub Frank | 16 | |
| 16. Tim Fuller | 14 | |
| 16. Dale McDowell | 14 | |
| 16. Jonathan Davenport | 14 | |
| 16. Dennis Erb Jr. | 14 | 1 |
| 20. Shannon Babb | 13 | |
| 20. Devin Moran | 13 | |
| 21. Clint Smith | 12 | |
| 21. Brian Shirley | 12 | |
| 24. Ryan Gustin | 10 | |
| 25. Jimmy Mars | 8 |
Rookie of the Year
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| Season | Driver |
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| 2023 | Nick Hoffman |
| 2022 | Tanner English |
| 2021 | Tyler Bruening |
| 2020 | Ashton Winger |
| 2019 | Ricky Weiss |
| 2018 | David Breazeale |
| 2017 | Devin Moran |
| 2016 | Billy Moyer Jr. |
| 2015 | Brandon Overton |
| 2014 | Frank Heckenast Jr. |
| 2013 | Eric Wells |
| 2012 | Bub McCool |
| 2011 | Pat Doar |
| 2010 | Austin Hubbard |
| 2009 | Russell King |
| 2008 | Vic Coffey |
| 2007 | Tim Fuller |
| 2006 | Eddie Carrier Jr. |
| 2005 | Josh Richards |
| 2004 | Tim McCreadie |
| 1989 | Not Awarded |
| 1988 | Not Awarded |
Images
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Racing at Lernerville Speedway in 2008 -
2006 Late Model
External links
editReferences
edit- ^ Mecoy, Don (September 14, 2005). "DIRT Motorsports Inc". The Oklahoman. Oklahoma City OK. Retrieved May 16, 2024.
- ^ "CASE Construction Equipment New WoO LMS Sponsor". Speed Sport. February 1, 2022. Retrieved May 17, 2024.
- ^ "Looking Back On The First WoO Late Model Season". Speed Sport. November 27, 2020. Retrieved May 17, 2024.
- ^ Dolack, Chris (July 29, 2004). "Western Pennsylvania provides racing variety". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. PA. p. C8. Retrieved May 17, 2024 – via Google.com.
- ^ Cornett, Jack (November 22, 2021). "Dirt Late Model Engines". Akron OH: Engine Builder Magazine. Retrieved May 17, 2024.
- ^ a b "WORLD OF OUTLAWS LATE MODEL CHAMPIONS & ROTY". worldofoutlaws.com. Retrieved November 19, 2023.
- ^ "WORLD OF OUTLAWS LATE MODEL FEATURE WINS LIST". worldofoutlaws.com. Retrieved November 18, 2023.