THUNDER VALLEY THRILLER: Weiss Scores Victory in Bristol Bash Finale
Ricky Weiss’ confidence never wavered Saturday at Bristol Motor Speedway.
After Chris Madden thundered past him for the lead in the World of Outlaws CASE Construction Equipment Late Models Feature, he knew he had to find an extra gear.
The Headingly, MB driver found that gear in his Sniper Chassis, storming by Madden and finally scoring his first victory at “The Last Great Colosseum”
Weiss put himself in a position to succeed after drawing the pole. But as Madden snuck by him for the lead, many thoughts were going through the Canadian competitor’s head.
“It was definitely going through my mind there what I could do to screw it up,” Weiss said. “The only thing I did different [Saturday] was search around a little bit and see if I could find anything.
“I felt like I was pretty good, and then Madden blew my doors off beneath me, and I thought, ok, I better pick it up. I was able to get back by him and then set a decent pace.”
The $25,000 win at Bristol is Weiss’ third career World of Outlaws win and first since 2020.
After Jonathan Davenport passed him in the final few laps, Madden settled for third. The Gray Court, SC driver, stated he left too much room on the bottom for Weiss, costing him the top spot.
“When I caught [Weiss] and got by him, I caught lap traffic and they were two-wide,” Madden said. “I really instead of running the line I was running; I was like Ricky and trying to search around.
“I left the bottom open, and Ricky was able to capitalize on that, so I totally just left the racetrack open.”
Davenport finished second—the Georgia driver’s second podium of the weekend. “Superman” struggled early in the 30-lap Feature before the car came to him toward the end.
“I didn’t even know there was a pass for the lead; that’s how far behind I was,” Davenport said. “My car was just really free in the first part of the race, and then it finally got a little better, and I was searching around and trying to blow the top off.
“Finally, I just moved my lines around to come off the bottom in the corner and really found a good line and got some speed.”
Kyle Bronson finished fourth, and Kyle Larson rounded out the top five.
Max Blair crossed the line seventh, cutting the deficit between himself and Series points leader Dennis Erb Jr. The Carpentersville, IL driver sits atop the standings by 38 points.
Weiss’ win a Bristol is one he won’t soon forget, especially as he brings home an iconic sword. He stated he’ll put it in a particular place while working on his Sniper Chassis.
“Just knowing I won at Bristol is a big checkmark on my bucket list,” Weiss said. “I’ll probably put the [sword] right next to the car because we seem to be working on them every day.”
UP NEXT: The World of Outlaws CASE Construction Equipment Late Models return to action May 5-7 at the second annual Dairyland Showdown at Mississippi Thunder Speedway in Fountain City, WI.
If you can’t make it to the track, watch all the action live on DIRTVision – either online on with the DIRTVision App.
CASE Construction Feature (30 Laps): 1. 7-Ricky Weiss[1]; 2. 49-Jonathan Davenport[3]; 3. 44-Chris Madden[6]; 4. 40B-Kyle Bronson[5]; 5. 6-Kyle Larson[7]; 6. 45-Kyle Hammer[2]; 7. 111V-Max Blair[9]; 8. 19R-Ryan Gustin[8]; 9. 79-Ross Bailes[14]; 10. 20-Jimmy Owens[11]; 11. 99B-Boom Briggs[10]; 12. 81E-Tanner English[13]; 13. 16-Tyler Bruening[17]; 14. 28-Dennis Erb Jr[15]; 15. 8-Kyle Strickler[18]; 16. B1-Brent Larson[12]; 17. 17V-Tim Vance[16]; 18. 1-Josh Richards[19]; 19. 1V-Vic Hill[20]; 20. 11-Gordy Gundaker[21]; 21. 0-Scott Bloomquist[4] Fox Factory Hard Charger: Ross Bailes [+5].
[Read More]| POS | Start | +/- | # | Driver | Laps | Behind | Led | Status | Points | Money |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 7 | Ricky Weiss | 30 | 0.000 | 28 | Running | 150 | $25,000 |
| 2 | 3 | +1 | 49 | Jonathan Davenport | 30 | -2.438 | Running | 146 | $13,000 | |
| 3 | 6 | +3 | 44 | Chris Madden | 30 | -4.683 | 2 | Running | 144 | $6,500 |
| 4 | 5 | +1 | 40B | Kyle Bronson | 30 | -6.733 | Running | 142 | $5,000 | |
| 5 | 7 | +2 | 6 | Kyle Larson | 30 | -7.057 | Running | 140 | $4,500 | |
| 6 | 2 | -4 | 45 | Kyle Hammer | 30 | -7.401 | Running | 138 | $4,000 | |
| 7 | 9 | +2 | 111V | Max Blair | 30 | -7.977 | Running | 136 | $3,500 | |
| 8 | 8 | 0 | 19R | Ryan Gustin | 30 | -10.055 | Running | 134 | $3,000 | |
| 9 | 14 | +5 | 79 | Ross Bailes | 30 | -11.066 | Running | 132 | $2,800 | |
| 10 | 11 | +1 | 20 | Jimmy Owens | 30 | -12.278 | Running | 130 | $2,600 | |
| 11 | 10 | -1 | 99B | Boom Briggs | 30 | -12.805 | Running | 128 | $2,500 | |
| 12 | 13 | +1 | 81E | Tanner English | 30 | -13.216 | Running | 126 | $2,400 | |
| 13 | 17 | +4 | 16 | Tyler Bruening | 30 | -14.305 | Running | 124 | $2,300 | |
| 14 | 15 | +1 | 28 | Dennis Erb Jr | 29 | -1 Laps | Running | 122 | $2,200 | |
| 15 | 18 | +3 | 8 | Kyle Strickler | 29 | -1 Laps | Running | 120 | $2,100 | |
| 16 | 12 | -4 | B1 | Brent Larson | 29 | -1 Laps | Running | 118 | $2,000 | |
| 17 | 16 | -1 | 17V | Tim Vance | 29 | -1 Laps | Running | 116 | $2,000 | |
| 18 | 19 | +1 | 1 | Josh Richards | 22 | -8 Laps | DNF | 114 | $2,000 | |
| 19 | 20 | +1 | 1V | Vic Hill | 15 | -15 Laps | DNF | 112 | $2,000 | |
| 20 | 21 | +1 | 11 | Gordy Gundaker | 4 | -26 Laps | DNF | 110 | $2,000 | |
| 21 | 4 | -17 | 0 | Scott Bloomquist | 0 | -30 Laps | DNS | 108 | $2,000 |
| Pos. | Start | +/- | # | Driver | Laps Completed | Behind | Laps Led | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 7 | Ricky Weiss | 8 | 0.000 | 8 | Running |
| 2 | 2 | 0 | 40B | Kyle Bronson | 8 | -2.086 | Running | |
| 3 | 3 | 0 | 6 | Kyle Larson | 8 | -3.647 | Running | |
| 4 | 5 | +1 | 99B | Boom Briggs | 8 | -6.654 | Running | |
| 5 | 6 | +1 | 81E | Tanner English | 8 | -7.085 | Running | |
| 6 | 7 | +1 | 17V | Tim Vance | 8 | -9.238 | Running | |
| 7 | 4 | -3 | 1 | Josh Richards | 0 | -8 Laps | DNS |
| Pos. | Start | +/- | # | Driver | Laps Completed | Behind | Laps Led | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 49 | Jonathan Davenport | 8 | 0.000 | 8 | Running |
| 2 | 2 | 0 | 45 | Kyle Hammer | 8 | -3.145 | Running | |
| 3 | 3 | 0 | 19R | Ryan Gustin | 8 | -4.236 | Running | |
| 4 | 4 | 0 | 20 | Jimmy Owens | 8 | -4.578 | Running | |
| 5 | 5 | 0 | 79 | Ross Bailes | 8 | -5.563 | Running | |
| 6 | 6 | 0 | 16 | Tyler Bruening | 8 | -6.725 | Running | |
| 7 | 7 | 0 | 1V | Vic Hill | 8 | -8.123 | Running |
| Pos. | Start | +/- | # | Driver | Laps Completed | Behind | Laps Led | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | +1 | 44 | Chris Madden | 8 | 0.000 | 8 | Running |
| 2 | 1 | -1 | 0 | Scott Bloomquist | 8 | -2.547 | Running | |
| 3 | 3 | 0 | 111V | Max Blair | 8 | -4.132 | Running | |
| 4 | 4 | 0 | B1 | Brent Larson | 8 | -6.041 | Running | |
| 5 | 5 | 0 | 28 | Dennis Erb Jr | 8 | -6.851 | Running | |
| 6 | 7 | +1 | 8 | Kyle Strickler | 8 | -8.589 | Running | |
| 7 | 6 | -1 | 11 | Gordy Gundaker | 8 | -11.969 | Running |
| POS | Start | Car | Driver | Hometown | Time | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13 | 7 | Ricky Weiss | Headingley, MB | 15.193 | 0.000 |
| 2 | 14 | 49 | Jonathan Davenport | Blairsville, GA | 15.385 | -0.192 |
| 3 | 12 | 0 | Scott Bloomquist | Mooresburg, TN | 15.412 | -0.219 |
| 4 | 7 | 40B | Kyle Bronson | Brandon, FL | 15.439 | -0.246 |
| 5 | 5 | 45 | Kyle Hammer | Clinton, IL | 15.464 | -0.271 |
| 6 | 9 | 44 | Chris Madden | Gray Court, SC | 15.467 | -0.274 |
| 7 | 19 | 6 | Kyle Larson | Elk Grove, CA | 15.485 | -0.292 |
| 8 | 17 | 19R | Ryan Gustin | Marshalltown, IA | 15.500 | -0.307 |
| 9 | 11 | 111V | Max Blair | Centerville, PA | 15.506 | -0.313 |
| 10 | 4 | 1 | Josh Richards | Shinnston, WV | 15.546 | -0.353 |
| 11 | 10 | 20 | Jimmy Owens | Newport, TN | 15.564 | -0.371 |
| 12 | 2 | B1 | Brent Larson | Lake Elmo, MN | 15.573 | -0.380 |
| 13 | 8 | 99B | Boom Briggs | Bear Lake, PA | 15.655 | -0.462 |
| 14 | 3 | 79 | Ross Bailes | Clover, SC | 15.677 | -0.484 |
| 15 | 16 | 28 | Dennis Erb Jr | Carpentersville, IL | 15.771 | -0.578 |
| 16 | 6 | 81E | Tanner English | Benton, KY | 15.820 | -0.627 |
| 17 | 21 | 16 | Tyler Bruening | Decorah, IA | 15.856 | -0.663 |
| 18 | 20 | 11 | Gordy Gundaker | St. Charles, MO | 15.884 | -0.691 |
| 19 | 18 | 17V | Tim Vance | Clover, SC | 16.027 | -0.834 |
| 20 | 1 | 1V | Vic Hill | Morristown, TN | 16.079 | -0.886 |
| 21 | 15 | 8 | Kyle Strickler | Mooresville, NC | 16.079 | -0.886 |
World of Outlaws Bristol Bash
Saturday, April 30, 2022
Bristol Motor Speedway
151 Speedway Blvd
Bristol, Tennessee 37620
Event Description
Three words - “It’s Bristol Baby.” The World of Outlaws returns to the iconic 1/2-mile on April 28-30 with a practice day before two nights of action for the second consecutive year. The speeds of the Most Powerful Late Models on the Planet and the high-flyin' Sprint Cars will thunder around “The Last Great Coliseum” as they fight for $25,000 on Saturday, April 30.
Series Racing
World of Outlaws Late Model Series
To Win Amount
$25,000.00
Event Schedule
Thursday
10AM Pit Gates open
5PM Grandstand Gates open
6:00PM Practice (4 Sessions each Series)
Friday
2PM Pit Gates open
5PM Grandstand Gates open
6:30PM Hot Laps/Qualifying
7:30PM Opening Ceremonies & Racing
Saturday
2PM Pit Gates open
5PM Grandstand Gates open
6:30PM Hot Laps/Qualifying
7:30PM Opening Ceremonies & Racing
*All times Eastern
Bleachers with seat backs.
Family Section Location
Gate 16 Section A
Handicapped Seating Location
David Pearson Section, Darrell Waltrip, Dale Earnhardt Terrace, and the Jeff Gordon Terrace
Pit Age Requirement
There is no age limits for the pit area. Minors 17 and younger must have a signed parent waiver form
Pit Gate Location
Pit Gate 9
Parking Cost
$10 dollars. There is also free spectator parking.
Handicapped Parking Location
Wheelchair accessible parking is assigned with the purchase of wheelchair accessible viewing tickets.
Camping Availability
electric hookup, non-electric, onsite, sanitary facility, showers
Camping Cost
$100-$300
$25,000.00
Type of Grandstand
Bleachers with seat backs.
Handicapped Seating
David Pearson Section, Darrell Waltrip, Dale Earnhardt Terrace, and the Jeff Gordon Terrace
Handicapped Parking
Wheelchair accessible parking is assigned with the purchase of wheelchair accessible viewing tickets.
Pit Age Limit
There is no age limits for the pit area. Minors 17 and younger must have a signed parent waiver form
Pit Gate Location
Pit Gate 9
Personal Coolers
No coolers are allowed to be brought in to the grandstand area.
ATMs
1
Credit Card Use
Concessions, Office, Pit Gate, Pit Gate, Ticket Window
Smoking Policy
Smoking (including E-Cigarettes) is NOT permitted in any grandstand, entry portals, terrace, suite or restroom areas. Guests may smoke in open concourse areas.
Family Section
Gate 16 Section A
Parking Cost
$10 dollars. There is also free spectator parking.
Camping Availability
electric hookup, non-electric, onsite, sanitary facility, showers
Camping Cost
$100-$300
Bristol Motor Speedway
151 Speedway Blvd
Bristol, Tennessee 37620
Track Phone
(423) 989-6900
Track Type
0.533; Typically an asphalt Half-Mile
Sprint Car Track Record
13.326 by Sam Hafertepe Jr. on 4/25/21
Late Model Track Record
14.950 by Chris Madden on 4/1/22
Closest Airport
Tri-Cities Airport
Other Airport
Mcghee Tyson Airport
Pit Gate Location
Pit Gate 9
Track Map
https://www.dirtcarmembers.com/downloads.php
Competitor Info
Late Model Tire Rules:
(Hoosier LM-30) (4) corners
(Hoosier LM-40) Right Rear Option
*You MUST Qualify, Heat Race, and LCS on the same tires. You can change 2 tires for the Feature.
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