QUEEN CITY DOUBLE: Davenport sweeps the NGK NTK World Finals at Charlotte

A second chance isn’t something you associate with Jonathan Davenport. When he takes the lead in a race, it’s a rare occurrence that he loses it.

But “Superman” needed a second chance Saturday at The Dirt Track at Charlotte. He thundered past Garrett Smith for the lead a second time in Turn 3 en route to back-to-back wins at the NGK NTK World Finals.

Davenport initially passed Smith for the lead on Lap 11, getting by with a similar slide job to how he passed Brandon Sheppard for the win on Friday. His lead slipped away once he caught slower traffic five laps later.

Jason Covert broke the Blairsville, GA driver’s momentum, allowing Smith to sneak up on Davenport and roar past him on the inside.

Just as it looked like Davenport’s opportunity for a weekend sweep may have slipped away, contact between his Longhorn Chassis and Covert sent the Pennsylvania driver around and brought out the caution.

That’s when Davenport knew he needed to get up on the wheel.

“I knew that the 10 had beat me the previous lap, so I said oh no, what was I going to do,” Davenport said. “I just kept trying the top down there, it got me to third and almost second on the first lap when everyone went for the rubber, and I just blasted the top, and it stuck somehow.”

The win is Davenport’s fifth NGK NTK World Finals Victory and 10th career World of Outlaws triumph.

Garrett Smith crossed the line second—a feather in his cap for a driver who’s in his first full year of Super Late Model competition.

The Eatonton, GA campaigner was thrilled with his performance and stated it was a learning experience racing against some of the top Late Model drivers in the country.

“It feels really good to come up here all weekend and have speed all weekend,” Smith said. “It’s fun racing with these guys and seeing how they race you and learn from them.

“Leading a couple of laps right there felt amazing.”

Sheppard finished third—officially clinching his third straight World of Outlaws Morton Buildings Late Models Championship and fourth overall. He’s now tied with Josh Richards for the most titles all-time.

READ MORE: CHAMPION’S ROAD: BRAD SWEET, BRANDON SHEPPARD, MATT SHEPPARD CLAIM 2021 TITLES

The New Berlin, IL driver, led a few laps, but his car tightened up for the second straight night.

“I got a little snug there at the end of the race,” Sheppard said. “We definitely made improvements on the car; we were better here than we were the last couple of years.

“We’re looking forward to next year and doing some testing before we go to Florida and just fine-tune on this thing because we’re really close and really fast.”

Tim McCreadie, the 2006 World of Outlaws Late Models Champion, finished fourth and Chris Madden capped off his runner-up season in the standings with a fifth-place finish.

While a second chance isn’t something associated with “Superman,” it sometimes takes more to keep down Jonathan Davenport.

The Blairsville, GA driver capped off a weekend to remember on a stage he has holds in high regard for Late Model racing.

“This is the racing capital of the World almost, and it should be a crown jewel event,” Davenport said.

UP NEXT: The Most Powerful Late Models on the Planet kick off the 2022 season at Volusia Speedway Park in Barberville, FL, for the Sunshine Nationals Jan. 20-22. For Tickets: CLICK HERE.

If you can’t make it to the track, you can watch all the action live on DIRTVision – either online or through the DIRTVision App.

Morton Buildings Feature 40 Laps | 00:37:13.574 – 1. 49-Jonathan Davenport[6]; 2. 10-Garrett Smith[2]; 3. 1-Brandon Sheppard[1]; 4. 39-Tim McCreadie[11]; 5. 44-Chris Madden[3]; 6. 1T-Tyler Erb[5]; 7. 28-Dennis Erb Jr[16]; 8. 76-Brandon Overton[17]; 9. 7-Ricky Weiss[7]; 10. 23B-John Blankenship[10]; 11. 11-Austin Kirkpatrick[19]; 12. 99B-Boom Briggs[24]; 13. 0-Scott Bloomquist[9]; 14. 20-Jimmy Owens[15]; 15. 89-Ashton Winger[21]; 16. 7R-Ross Robinson[22]; 17. 19R-Ryan Gustin[23]; 18. 14-Josh Richards[8]; 19. 16-Tyler Bruening[18]; 20. 72-Jason Covert[25]; 21. 119-Bryan Bernheisel[14]; 22. 8-Kyle Strickler[4]; 23. 111V-Max Blair[20]; 24. 01-Chris Ferguson[12]; 25. 0H-Nick Hoffman[13]; Hard Charger – Boom Briggs (+12)

Slick Woody’s Qualifying Group A 2 Laps | 00:02:34.184 – 1. 49-Jonathan Davenport, 00:15.627[23]; 2. 8-Kyle Strickler, 00:15.639[8]; 3. 1-Brandon Sheppard, 00:15.829[15]; 4. 14-Josh Richards, 00:15.925[22]; 5. 0H-Nick Hoffman, 00:15.935[21]; 6. 39-Tim McCreadie, 00:15.983[4]; 7. 0-Scott Bloomquist, 00:16.021[12]; 8. 20-Jimmy Owens, 00:16.027[5]; 9. 19R-Ryan Gustin, 00:16.084[17]; 10. 89-Ashton Winger, 00:16.144[9]; 11. 11-Austin Kirkpatrick, 00:16.242[11]; 12. 111-Steven Roberts, 00:16.295[14]; 13. 76-Brandon Overton, 00:16.358[10]; 14. B1-Brent Larson, 00:16.483[19]; 15. 48-Colton Flinner, 00:16.545[6]; 16. 3S-Brian Shirley, 00:16.598[3]; 17. 91-Cody Overton, 00:16.708[20]; 18. 42-Cla Knight, 00:16.917[2]; 19. 17-Tim Vance, 00:17.090[1]; 20. K7-Gary Dillon, 00:17.276[13]; 21. 93-Pancho Lawler, 00:17.475[18]; 22. 23-Derek Rogers, 00:17.535[16]; 23. (DNS) 07-Brian Ledbetter

Slick Woody’s Qualifying Group B 2 Laps | 00:00:55.000 – 1. 10-Garrett Smith, 00:15.811[7]; 2. 01-Chris Ferguson, 00:15.873[4]; 3. 7-Ricky Weiss, 00:15.896[12]; 4. 44-Chris Madden, 00:15.915[20]; 5. 23B-John Blankenship, 00:16.095[21]; 6. 1T-Tyler Erb, 00:16.113[2]; 7. 119-Bryan Bernheisel, 00:16.206[16]; 8. 28-Dennis Erb Jr, 00:16.245[23]; 9. 72-Jason Covert, 00:16.247[14]; 10. 16-Tyler Bruening, 00:16.258[19]; 11. 99B-Boom Briggs, 00:16.330[8]; 12. 7R-Ross Robinson, 00:16.348[5]; 13. 1G-Ryan King, 00:16.357[3]; 14. 32-Dustin Mitchell, 00:16.372[11]; 15. 111V-Max Blair, 00:16.499[1]; 16. 55-Benji Hicks, 00:16.520[22]; 17. 2-Dan Stone, 00:16.526[13]; 18. 99-Jesse Glenz, 00:16.531[6]; 19. 20H-Bryson Harper, 00:16.837[10]; 20. 44L-Dylan Lewis, 00:16.879[17]; 21. 06-Mike Lupfer, 00:17.108[9]; 22. 354-Chris Nash, 00:17.126[15]; 23. 6-Blake Spencer, 00:17.290[18]

Drydene Heat 1 8 Laps | 00:05:35.996 – 1. 1-Brandon Sheppard[2]; 2. 49-Jonathan Davenport[1]; 3. 0-Scott Bloomquist[4]; 4. 0H-Nick Hoffman[3]; 5. 76-Brandon Overton[7]; 6. 11-Austin Kirkpatrick[6]; 7. 19R-Ryan Gustin[5]; 8. 48-Colton Flinner[8]; 9. 91-Cody Overton[9]; 10. 17-Tim Vance[10]; 11. 93-Pancho Lawler[11]; 12. (DNS) 07-Brian Ledbetter

Drydene Heat 2 8 Laps | 00:05:09.766 – 1. 8-Kyle Strickler[1]; 2. 14-Josh Richards[2]; 3. 39-Tim McCreadie[3]; 4. 20-Jimmy Owens[4]; 5. 89-Ashton Winger[5]; 6. 3S-Brian Shirley[8]; 7. 111-Steven Roberts[6]; 8. B1-Brent Larson[7]; 9. K7-Gary Dillon[10]; 10. 23-Derek Rogers[11]; 11. 42-Cla Knight[9]

Drydene Heat 3 8 Laps | 00:05:31.920 – 1. 10-Garrett Smith[1]; 2. 7-Ricky Weiss[2]; 3. 23B-John Blankenship[3]; 4. 119-Bryan Bernheisel[4]; 5. 111V-Max Blair[8]; 6. 99B-Boom Briggs[6]; 7. 72-Jason Covert[5]; 8. 2-Dan Stone[9]; 9. 20H-Bryson Harper[10]; 10. 6-Blake Spencer[12]; 11. 1G-Ryan King[7]; 12. 06-Mike Lupfer[11]

Drydene Heat 4 8 Laps | 00:05:35.417 – 1. 44-Chris Madden[2]; 2. 1T-Tyler Erb[3]; 3. 01-Chris Ferguson[1]; 4. 28-Dennis Erb Jr[4]; 5. 16-Tyler Bruening[5]; 6. 7R-Ross Robinson[6]; 7. 99-Jesse Glenz[9]; 8. 55-Benji Hicks[8]; 9. 32-Dustin Mitchell[7]; 10. 44L-Dylan Lewis[10]; 11. 354-Chris Nash[11]

Last Chance Showdown 1 10 Laps | 00:09:03.570 – 1. 76-Brandon Overton[1]; 2. 11-Austin Kirkpatrick[3]; 3. 89-Ashton Winger[2]; 4. 19R-Ryan Gustin[5]; 5. 48-Colton Flinner[7]; 6. B1-Brent Larson[8]; 7. 3S-Brian Shirley[4]; 8. 91-Cody Overton[9]; 9. 93-Pancho Lawler[13]; 10. 17-Tim Vance[11]; 11. 23-Derek Rogers[12]; 12. K7-Gary Dillon[10]; 13. 111-Steven Roberts[6]; 14. (DNS) 42-Cla Knight; 15. (DNS) 07-Brian Ledbetter

Last Chance Showdown 2 10 Laps | 00:08:04.142 – 1. 16-Tyler Bruening[2]; 2. 111V-Max Blair[1]; 3. 7R-Ross Robinson[4]; 4. 99-Jesse Glenz[6]; 5. 6-Blake Spencer[11]; 6. 72-Jason Covert[5]; 7. 2-Dan Stone[7]; 8. 1G-Ryan King[13]; 9. 32-Dustin Mitchell[10]; 10. 20H-Bryson Harper[9]; 11. 44L-Dylan Lewis[12]; 12. 99B-Boom Briggs[3]; 13. 354-Chris Nash[14]; 14. (DNS) 55-Benji Hicks; 15. (DNS) 06-Mike Lupfer

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NGK NTK World of Outlaws World Finals
Saturday, November 06, 2021
The Dirt Track at Charlotte
5500 Concord Parkway S
Concord, North Carolina 28027 

Event Description
The most prestigious dirt racing event in the country lights up The Dirt Track at Charlotte with three days of heart-pounding, clay-slinging action on the lightning-fast, four-tenths mile oval. The NGK NTK World of Outlaws World Finals brings together the top series in the sport, the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series, the World of Outlaws Morton Buildings Late Model Series and the the Super DIRTcar Series, for a full weekend of racing culminating in the crowning of all three series champions.

Series Racing
World of Outlaws Late Model Series

Support Divisions
Super DIRTcar Series, World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series

To Win Amount
$12,000.00

Event Schedule
Saturday, November 6, 2021
8:30 a.m. Pit area secured (Pit sweep)
9:00 a.m. Pit gate re-opens
Pit Pass voucher exchange re-opens (event ticket & pit pass voucher must be presented for wristband)
Pit Pass sales resume
10:00 a.m. Souvenir and display area opens
DIRTcar HP Luncheon Hospitality Tent
12 - 3:00 p.m. National Sprint Car Hall of Fame Auction (Dragway Pavilion)
12:00 p.m. Grandstand Gates Open
12:00 p.m. Drivers Meetings (Series trailers, Sprint Cars @ 12:00, Late Models @ 12:15, Big Blocks @ 12:30)
12:30 p.m. Sprint Cars push for heat
I-600 Road closes
1:00 p.m. Opening Ceremonies & Flag Ceremony
World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series Hot Laps (by qualifying flight)
World of Outlaws Sprint Car Qualifying (2 laps)
Super DIRTcar Series non-timed Hot Laps
World of Outlaw Morton Buildings Late Model Series Hot Laps (by qualifying flight)
Super DIRTcar Series Time Trial Groups
World of Outlaws Late Model Qualifying (2 laps)
World of Outlaws Sprint Car Heat #1 (8 laps)
World of Outlaws Sprint Car Heat #2
World of Outlaws Sprint Car Heat #3
World of Outlaws Sprint Car Heat #4
World of Outlaws Late Model Heat #1 (10 laps)
World of Outlaws Late Model Heat #2
World of Outlaws Late Model Heat #3
World of Outlaws Late Model Heat #4
Late Model 2-seater rides
Super DIRTcar Series Heat #1 (8 laps)
Super DIRTcar Series Heat #2
Super DIRTcar Series Heat #3
Super DIRTcar Series Heat #4
Track Maintenance
World of Outlaws Sprint Car C-Main (10 laps)
World of Outlaws Sprint Car DIRTVision FAST PASS Dash (6 laps)
World of Outlaws Sprint Car Last Chance Showdown (12 laps)
World of Outlaws Late Model Last Chance Showdown #1 (12 laps)
World of Outlaws Late Model Last Chance Showdown #2
Super DIRTcar Series Last Chance Showdown #1 (10 laps)
Super DIRTcar Series Last Chance Showdown #2
Track Maintenance
World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series Feature (30 laps)
Victory Lane - Top 3 (Flagstand)
Super DIRTcar Series Feature (40 laps)
Victory Lane Celebration (Top 3)
World of Outlaws Morton Buildings Late Model Series Feature (50 laps)
Victory Lane - Top 3 (Flagstand)
Pit Pass sales end
Victory Late Celebration: Series Championship Awards - All Three Divisions (INFIELD AREA)
END OF SHOW
*All times Eastern

Event Hashtag
#AllDirtRoads

Ticket Phone
(800) 455-3267

Options And Prices
Single Seat Tickets ON SALE October 26

Discounts
Student

Grandstand Type
Bleacher with backs

Reserved Seating
Yes

Family Section Location
n/a

Handicapped Seating Location
Lower level and Second level - Reserved seating required - Companion seating is available

Pit Age Requirement
All ages allowed. Minors ages 17 and under must have a signed waiver sheet. ONE parent must be present OR waiver should be notarized with the required ONE parent signature. Call 1-800-455-FANS with questions.

Pit Gate Location
Pit gate is located at Gate 2 of the zMax Dragway

Parking Cost
FREE

Handicapped Parking Location
Designated handicap parking between the dirt track and zMax dragway

Camping Availability
electric hookup, non-electric, onsite, showers, waste services

Camping Cost
Contact the track for pricing

Support Divisions
Super DIRTcar Series, World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series

To Win Amount
$12,000.00

Reserved Seating
Yes

Type of Grandstand
Bleacher with backs

Stadium Seating
Not allowed

Handicapped Seating
Lower level and Second level - Reserved seating required - Companion seating is available

Handicapped Parking
Designated handicap parking between the dirt track and zMax dragway

Pit Age Limit
All ages allowed. Minors ages 17 and under must have a signed waiver sheet. ONE parent must be present OR waiver should be notarized with the required ONE parent signature. Call 1-800-455-FANS with questions.

Pit Gate Location
Pit gate is located at Gate 2 of the zMax Dragway

Personal Coolers
Fans can bring in a soft-sided cooler no bigger than 14x14x14 and a bag/backpack no bigger than 18x18x14. Hard coolers are not allowed through the gates. Coolers are not allowed in Suites.

ATMs
1

Alcohol Sales
Alcohol is also sold at the track

Smoking Policy
designated smoking areas only

Family Section
n/a

Parking Cost
FREE

Camping Availability
electric hookup, non-electric, onsite, showers, waste services

Camping Cost
Contact the track for pricing

The Dirt Track at Charlotte
5500 Concord Parkway S
Concord, North Carolina 28027 

Track Phone
(704) 455-3200

Ticket Phone
(800) 455-3267

Track Size
0.4

Track Type
semi banked

Sprint Car Track Record
11.880 seconds by Jeff Shepard on 10/6/01

Late Model Track Record
14.183 seconds by Kyle Larson on 11/5/20

Closest Airport
Concord-Padgett Regional Airport

Other Airport
Charlotte Douglas International Airport

Pit Gate Location
Pit gate is located at Gate 2 of the zMax Dragway

Track Map

Competitor Downloads
 https://www.dirtcarmembers.com/downloads.php

Competitor Info
Online Registration for Late Models and Big Block Modifieds

World of Outlaw Late Model Series
Technical/Safety Rules will be under the guidelines of the 2021 World of Outlaws Rulebook

Feature you will get one (1) pound per lap burn-off.

Tire Rule:
1350 or D21 on RF,LR,RR
D70 Right Rear Option
LF will be open tire
{Grooving and Siping is Allowed}

Work Area:
Turns 3 & 4 - 2 laps for flat tires only

Event Format:
1-20 Entries = Overall Qualifying | Two Heats | All Cars Transfer | Top 2 from each heat redraw
21-24 Entries = Overall Qualifying | Three Heats | All Cars Transfer | Top 2 from each heat redraw
25-27 Entries = Overall Qualifying | Three Heats | Top 6 Transfer | Top 2 from each heat redraw | One LCS | Top 4 Transfer
28-47 Entries = A/B Group Qualifying | Four Heats | Top 4 Transfer | Top 2 from each heat redraw |Two LCS | Top 3 Transfer
48+ Entries = A/B Group Qualifying | Six Heats | Top 3 Transfer | Heat Race Winner Redraws | Three LCS | Top 2 Transfer

Driver Radio: 454.0000