CLASSIC SUPERMAN: Davenport soars to Hawkeye 50 victory at Boone Speedway
The term “faster than a speeding bullet” has been used to describe Superman since the 1940s. It’s only fitting that Jonathan Davenport lived up to that tagline Monday night at Boone Speedway.
“Superman” wasted no time getting to the front, blasting off from his fourth-place starting position to take the lead from Tyler Bruening on Lap 3. From there, he cruised through the final 47 laps to win the Hawkeye 50—his third World of Outlaws CASE Construction Equipment Late Model Series win of 2022.
The Blairsville, GA, driver stated he had a good feel of the track right before he took the green in the $20,000-to-win Feature.
“The car was really, really good from where we unloaded off the trailer,” Davenport said. “We just made some good, educated guesses since we couldn’t put the finger on what this place reminded us of. We were just going back and forth to three or four different tracks and trying to put everything together.
“I just was feeling the track before we took the green and that there was a little more grip up in the crumbs. There wasn’t quite a cushion, but there were some crumbs up top and some grip there.”
Davenport was surprised how quick the surface changed in just a few laps—a change leading to his pass for the lead.
“It slicked off in like one lap; it was crazy,” Davenport said. “We just happened to turn to the bottom, and [Bruening] went right through that slick and about looped it.
“We were fortunate to get by him, and we just kind of cruised from there.”
The victory is Davenport’s 13th World of Outlaws CASE Late Models win of his career.
However, while “Superman” flew away from the field, several drivers contended for the runner-up spot.
Several crossovers and slide jobs highlighted the battle, eventually won by current Series points leader Dennis Erb Jr.
The Carpentersville, IL driver powered on the inside lane to grab second and started reeling in Davenport in traffic before a caution with 10 laps to go.
Erb wasn’t sure how the track would react to his Rocket Chassis at the start of the race.
“I was worried for a little bit, but then it kept getting a little bit better,” Erb said. “The car worked good down there, so we just kind of stayed down in there and just needed to get it a little bit better on entry to make the car stick a little bit better.
“I was just happy to start eighth and get to second.”
Erb extended his points lead to 186 points over second-place Max Blair, who finished 10th.
Mike Marlar, the 2018 Series champion, crossed the line third. He passed Bruening in the closing laps to grab his fourth straight World of Outlaws podium.
The Winfield, TN driver was pleased with how racy the Boone Speedway surface was.
“The racetrack was great tonight,” Marlar said. “We got to race all over, top, bottom, middle, everywhere. I couldn’t ask for a better race surface.
“I was able to pack it in with the crumbs up there, and actually it stayed pretty clean up there. So, I kept rolling it out there, and probably my best shot of the race was late. I was catching up with Dennis toward the end, so definitely, the outside was working.”
Bruening, the 2021 World of Outlaws CASE Late Models Rookie of the Year, finished fourth—his second top five in a row with the Series.
The Decorah, IA driver stated he was happy for a good run in his home state against a stout field of Late Model competitors.
“People just don’t realize how good these guys are until you see them in person and race against them,” Bruening said. “I’m honored to race against them and compete against them and be competitive enough to put our car up there in the top five and be battling for a potential win there.
“I didn’t need either of those cautions, to be honest with you. I was in a good rhythm; I was hitting my marks really good, and I was kind of working my way back to [the front].”
Bobby Pierce, who won at Boone in 2021, rounded out the top five.
The Oakwood, IL driver made a late charge on the final restart to leave Iowa with a strong finish.
“The track kind of transitioned to, you know, how you had to run the bottom a certain way,” Pierce said. “I was really good down there if I ran it just perfectly, but I just didn’t have much traction anywhere else.”
Davenport’s efficiency Monday night a Boone made him look as though he was “faster than a speeding bullet.” That speed showed no matter when he unloads at a World of Outlaws CASE Late Models event his competitors need to be at the top of their game to become his kryptonite.
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CASE Construction Equipment Feature (50 Laps): 1. 49-Jonathan Davenport[4]; 2. 28-Dennis Erb Jr[8]; 3. 157-Mike Marlar[2]; 4. 16-Tyler Bruening[1]; 5. 32-Bobby Pierce[10]; 6. 9-Devin Moran[3]; 7. 81E-Tanner English[18]; 8. 19R-Ryan Gustin[5]; 9. 25-Shane Clanton[13]; 10. 111V-Max Blair[12]; 11. 20-Jimmy Owens[6]; 12. B1-Brent Larson[20]; 13. 1-Josh Richards[17]; 14. 11-Gordy Gundaker[11]; 15. 3S-Brian Shirley[7]; 16. 20RT-Ricky Thornton Jr[9]; 17. 11T-Trevor Gundaker[16]; 18. 22-Daniel Hilsabeck[14]; 19. 40B-Kyle Bronson[15]; 20. 25F-Jason Feger[21]; 21. 99B-Boom Briggs[22]; 22. 99JR-Frank Heckenast Jr[23]; 23. 8-Kyle Strickler[19] FOX FACTORY HARD CHARGER: Tanner English [+11]
[Read More]| POS | Start | +/- | # | Driver | Laps | Behind | Led | Status | Points | Money |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | +3 | 49 | Jonathan Davenport | 50 | 0.000 | 48 | Running | 150 | $20,000 |
| 2 | 8 | +6 | 28 | Dennis Erb Jr | 50 | -1.478 | 1 | Running | 146 | $10,000 |
| 3 | 2 | -1 | 157 | Mike Marlar | 50 | -2.033 | 1 | Running | 144 | $5,000 |
| 4 | 1 | -3 | 16 | Tyler Bruening | 50 | -4.086 | 3 | Running | 142 | $4,000 |
| 5 | 10 | +5 | 32 | Bobby Pierce | 50 | -4.289 | Running | 140 | $3,500 | |
| 6 | 3 | -3 | 9 | Devin Moran | 50 | -4.466 | Running | 138 | $3,000 | |
| 7 | 18 | +11 | 81E | Tanner English | 50 | 79.010 | Running | 136 | $2,800 | |
| 8 | 5 | -3 | 19R | Ryan Gustin | 50 | -6.537 | Running | 134 | $2,700 | |
| 9 | 13 | +4 | 25 | Shane Clanton | 50 | -6.984 | Running | 132 | $2,600 | |
| 10 | 12 | +2 | 111V | Max Blair | 50 | -7.263 | Running | 130 | $2,500 | |
| 11 | 6 | -5 | 20 | Jimmy Owens | 50 | -8.555 | Running | 128 | $2,000 | |
| 12 | 20 | +8 | B1 | Brent Larson | 50 | -9.249 | Running | 126 | $1,800 | |
| 13 | 17 | +4 | 1 | Josh Richards | 50 | -9.429 | Running | 124 | $1,600 | |
| 14 | 11 | -3 | 11 | Gordy Gundaker | 50 | -9.847 | Running | 122 | $1,500 | |
| 15 | 7 | -8 | 3S | Brian Shirley | 50 | -10.442 | 1 | Running | 120 | $1,400 |
| 16 | 9 | -7 | 20RT | Ricky Thornton Jr. | 50 | -10.482 | Running | 118 | $1,300 | |
| 17 | 16 | -1 | 11T | Trevor Gundaker | 50 | -11.105 | Running | 116 | $1,200 | |
| 18 | 14 | -4 | 22 | Daniel Hilsabeck | 50 | -11.989 | Running | 114 | $1,200 | |
| 19 | 15 | -4 | 40B | Kyle Bronson | 50 | -12.059 | Running | 112 | $1,200 | |
| 20 | 21 | +1 | 25F | Jason Feger | 40 | -10 Laps | DNF | 110 | $1,200 | |
| 21 | 22 | +1 | 99B | Boom Briggs | 39 | -11 Laps | DNF | 108 | $1,200 | |
| 22 | 23 | +1 | 99JR | Frank Heckenast Jr | 15 | -35 Laps | DNF | 106 | $1,200 | |
| 23 | 19 | -4 | 8 | Kyle Strickler | 15 | -35 Laps | DNF | 104 | $1,200 |
| POS | Start | +/- | # | Driver | Laps | Behind | Led | Status | Points | Money |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | Josh Richards | 10 | 0.000 | 10 | Running | 0 | $0 |
| 2 | 2 | 0 | 8 | Kyle Strickler | 10 | -0.900 | Running | 0 | $0 | |
| 3 | 3 | 0 | 25F | Jason Feger | 10 | -1.899 | Running | 0 | $0 | |
| 4 | 4 | 0 | 32B | Cody Laney | 10 | -2.098 | Running | 90 | $110 | |
| 5 | 6 | +1 | 99JR | Frank Heckenast Jr | 10 | -2.607 | Running | 0 | $0 | |
| 6 | 5 | -1 | 6M | Jeff Massingill | 10 | -3.909 | Running | 90 | $110 | |
| 7 | 7 | 0 | 99 | Dylan Thompson | 10 | -7.106 | Running | 90 | $110 | |
| 8 | 9 | +1 | 42 | Johnathan Huston | 10 | -9.247 | Running | 90 | $110 | |
| 9 | 8 | -1 | 2 | Nick Hoffman | 0 | -10 Laps | DNS | 90 | $0 |
| POS | Start | +/- | # | Driver | Laps | Behind | Led | Status | Points | Money |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | +1 | 81E | Tanner English | 10 | 0.000 | 7 | Running | 0 | $0 |
| 2 | 7 | +5 | B1 | Brent Larson | 10 | -0.563 | Running | 0 | $0 | |
| 3 | 1 | -2 | 99B | Boom Briggs | 10 | -1.784 | 3 | Running | 0 | $0 |
| 4 | 3 | -1 | 18S | Jesse Sobbing | 10 | -3.399 | Running | 90 | $110 | |
| 5 | 8 | +3 | 9Z | Mason Zeigler | 10 | -3.455 | Running | 90 | $110 | |
| 6 | 6 | 0 | 22M | Charlie McKenna | 10 | -4.868 | Running | 90 | $110 | |
| 7 | 4 | -3 | 30 | Todd Cooney | 10 | -5.725 | Running | 90 | $110 | |
| 8 | 5 | -3 | 17M | Dale McDowell | 9 | -1 Laps | Running | 90 | $110 |
| Pos. | Start | +/- | # | Driver | Laps Completed | Behind | Laps Led | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 16 | Tyler Bruening | 8 | 0.000 | 8 | Running |
| 2 | 2 | 0 | 20 | Jimmy Owens | 8 | -1.091 | Running | |
| 3 | 4 | +1 | 20RT | Ricky Thornton Jr. | 8 | -2.217 | Running | |
| 4 | 3 | -1 | 25 | Shane Clanton | 8 | -3.187 | Running | |
| 5 | 6 | +1 | 1 | Josh Richards | 8 | -4.347 | Running | |
| 6 | 5 | -1 | 25F | Jason Feger | 8 | -5.569 | Running | |
| 7 | 7 | 0 | 6M | Jeff Massingill | 8 | -6.026 | Running | |
| 8 | 8 | 0 | 99 | Dylan Thompson | 8 | -6.610 | Running | |
| 9 | 9 | 0 | 42 | Johnathan Huston | 8 | -9.453 | Running |
| Pos. | Start | +/- | # | Driver | Laps Completed | Behind | Laps Led | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 9 | Devin Moran | 8 | 0.000 | 8 | Running |
| 2 | 3 | +1 | 19R | Ryan Gustin | 8 | -0.477 | Running | |
| 3 | 2 | -1 | 11 | Gordy Gundaker | 8 | -1.011 | Running | |
| 4 | 4 | 0 | 40B | Kyle Bronson | 8 | -1.627 | Running | |
| 5 | 6 | +1 | 8 | Kyle Strickler | 8 | -2.507 | Running | |
| 6 | 5 | -1 | 32B | Cody Laney | 8 | -3.620 | Running | |
| 7 | 7 | 0 | 99JR | Frank Heckenast Jr | 8 | -3.796 | Running | |
| 8 | 8 | 0 | 2 | Nick Hoffman | 8 | -5.112 | Running |
| Pos. | Start | +/- | # | Driver | Laps Completed | Behind | Laps Led | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 49 | Jonathan Davenport | 8 | 0.000 | 4 | Running |
| 2 | 2 | 0 | 3S | Brian Shirley | 8 | -0.519 | 4 | Running |
| 3 | 4 | +1 | 32 | Bobby Pierce | 8 | -1.880 | Running | |
| 4 | 6 | +2 | 22 | Daniel Hilsabeck | 8 | -2.236 | Running | |
| 5 | 3 | -2 | 99B | Boom Briggs | 8 | -3.891 | Running | |
| 6 | 8 | +2 | 18S | Jesse Sobbing | 8 | -5.184 | Running | |
| 7 | 5 | -2 | 17M | Dale McDowell | 8 | -5.503 | Running | |
| 8 | 7 | -1 | B1 | Brent Larson | 8 | -5.828 | Running |
| Pos. | Start | +/- | # | Driver | Laps Completed | Behind | Laps Led | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 157 | Mike Marlar | 8 | 0.000 | 8 | Running |
| 2 | 4 | +2 | 28 | Dennis Erb Jr | 8 | -1.115 | Running | |
| 3 | 5 | +2 | 111V | Max Blair | 8 | -2.857 | Running | |
| 4 | 2 | -2 | 11T | Trevor Gundaker | 8 | -3.373 | Running | |
| 5 | 3 | -2 | 81E | Tanner English | 8 | -3.874 | Running | |
| 6 | 6 | 0 | 30 | Todd Cooney | 8 | -6.076 | Running | |
| 7 | 8 | +1 | 22M | Charlie McKenna | 8 | -7.458 | Running | |
| 8 | 7 | -1 | 9Z | Mason Zeigler | 6 | -2 Laps | Running |
| POS | Start | Car | Driver | Hometown | Time | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13 | 16 | Tyler Bruening | Decorah, IA | 14.801 | 0.000 |
| 2 | 12 | 9 | Devin Moran | Dresden, OH | 14.805 | -0.004 |
| 3 | 4 | 20 | Jimmy Owens | Newport, TN | 14.843 | -0.042 |
| 4 | 7 | 11 | Gordy Gundaker | St. Charles, MO | 14.934 | -0.133 |
| 5 | 1 | 25 | Shane Clanton | Zebulon, GA | 14.966 | -0.165 |
| 6 | 5 | 19R | Ryan Gustin | Marshalltown, IA | 14.982 | -0.181 |
| 7 | 14 | 20RT | Ricky Thornton Jr. | Adel, IA | 15.078 | -0.277 |
| 8 | 10 | 40B | Kyle Bronson | Brandon, FL | 15.153 | -0.352 |
| 9 | 8 | 25F | Jason Feger | Bloomington, IL | 15.166 | -0.365 |
| 10 | 11 | 32B | Cody Laney | Torrance, CA | 15.193 | -0.392 |
| 11 | 9 | 1 | Josh Richards | Shinnston, WV | 15.202 | -0.401 |
| 12 | 6 | 8 | Kyle Strickler | Mooresville, NC | 15.203 | -0.402 |
| 13 | 2 | 6M | Jeff Massingill | Keewatin, MN | 15.222 | -0.421 |
| 14 | 17 | 99JR | Frank Heckenast Jr | Frankfort, IL | 15.273 | -0.472 |
| 15 | 16 | 99 | Dylan Thompson | Paducah, KY | 15.327 | -0.526 |
| 16 | 3 | 2 | Nick Hoffman | Mooresville, NC | 15.354 | -0.553 |
| 17 | 15 | 42 | Johnathan Huston | Columbus Junction, IA | 16.166 | -1.365 |
| POS | Start | Car | Driver | Hometown | Time | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 49 | Jonathan Davenport | Blairsville, GA | 15.062 | 0.000 |
| 2 | 8 | 157 | Mike Marlar | Winfield, TN | 15.090 | -0.028 |
| 3 | 4 | 3S | Brian Shirley | Chatham, IL | 15.172 | -0.110 |
| 4 | 2 | 11T | Trevor Gundaker | St. Charles, MO | 15.192 | -0.130 |
| 5 | 5 | 99B | Boom Briggs | Bear Lake, PA | 15.266 | -0.204 |
| 6 | 10 | 81E | Tanner English | Benton, KY | 15.275 | -0.213 |
| 7 | 16 | 32 | Bobby Pierce | Oakwood, IL | 15.306 | -0.244 |
| 8 | 11 | 28 | Dennis Erb Jr | Carpentersville, IL | 15.318 | -0.256 |
| 9 | 6 | 17M | Dale McDowell | Chickamauga, GA | 15.344 | -0.282 |
| 10 | 9 | 111V | Max Blair | Centerville, PA | 15.445 | -0.383 |
| 11 | 14 | 22 | Daniel Hilsabeck | Earlham, IA | 15.465 | -0.403 |
| 12 | 7 | 30 | Todd Cooney | Des Moines, IA | 15.502 | -0.440 |
| 13 | 13 | B1 | Brent Larson | Lake Elmo, MN | 15.507 | -0.445 |
| 14 | 1 | 9Z | Mason Zeigler | Chalk Hill, PA | 15.585 | -0.523 |
| 15 | 12 | 18S | Jesse Sobbing | Malvern, IA | 15.698 | -0.636 |
| 16 | 15 | 22M | Charlie McKenna | Ames, IA | 15.771 | -0.709 |
Hawkeye 50
July 25, 2022
Boone Speedway
1481 223rd Pl
Boone, IA
Event Description
Boone Speedway returns to the schedule in 2022 after making its first appearance in 2021. A single thrilling night on tap for the Boone, IA facility, with $20,000 up for grabs in the July 25 Hawkeye 50. Bobby Pierce scored a victory in the inaugural Hawkeye 100 at the speedway in 2021.
Series Racing
World of Outlaws Late Model Series
To Win Amount
$20,000.00
Feature Laps Length
50
Event Schedule
2PM Pit Gates open
5PM Grandstand Gates open
6:30PM Hot Laps/Qualifying
7:30PM Opening Ceremonies
*All times Central
Event Hashtag
#Hawkeye50
(844) 347-8849
Options And Prices
Reserved - $35
General Admission - $30
General Admission Children (12 and under) - FREE
Discounts
None
Grandstand Type
Bleachers - No Back on the seats
Reserved Seating
Top 7 rows of each section
Handicapped Seating Location
Front row of the GA section
Pit Pass Price
$40
Pit Age Requirement
None
Pit Gate Location
Located on the East end of the track
Parking Cost
Free
Handicapped Parking Location
Adjacent to the main entrance
Camping Availability
onsite
Camping Cost
VIP $150/ Self-Contained $50
$20,000.00
Reserved Seating
Top 7 rows of each section
Type of Grandstand
Bleachers - No Back on the seats
Stadium Seating
NO stadium seats, only seat cushions allowed
Handicapped Seating
Front row of the GA section
Handicapped Parking
Adjacent to the main entrance
Pit Age Limit
None
Pit Gate Location
Located on the East end of the track
Personal Coolers
Coolers are NOT permitted
ATMs
1
Alcohol Sales
No outside food or drink including alcohol can be brought in.
Alcohol is available for sale on site
Smoking Policy
No smoking in the facility
Parking Cost
Free
Camping Availability
onsite
Camping Cost
VIP $150/ Self-Contained $50
Boone Speedway
1481 223rd Pl
Boone, IA
Track Phone
(515) 432-1795
Ticket Phone
(844) 347-8849
Track Size & Type
0.250; high-banked dirt oval
Late Model Track Record
14.577 seconds by Billy Moyer on 4/30/21
Late Model Track Record
14.577 seconds by Billy Moyer on 4/30/21
Pit Gate Location
Located on the East end of the track
Track Map
https://www.dirtcarmembers.com/downloads.php
Competitor Info
(LF Open Tire)
(Hoosier LM30) RF/LR/RR
(Hoosier LM40) RR Option
*You MUST Qualify, Heat Race, and LCS on the same tires.
You can change (1) tire for the Feature.
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