ANOTHER NOTCH: Richards Takes Night One of the Bristol Bash

When it comes to the World of Outlaws Morton Buildings Late Models, there aren’t many accomplishments left for Josh Richards. But during Friday’s portion of the Bristol Bash, he added another notch to his belt.

The four-time champion won the first World of Outlaws Morton Buildings Late Model race at Bristol Motor Speedway, and the $10,000 check to go with it.

The win may not have happened without a little luck, even though Richards drew the outside pole for the Feature.

Tennessee driver Jimmy Owens looked to be on a path toward home state glory, before heartbreak hit the Ramirez Motorsports machine. His left rear wheel came off the car, handing the lead to Richards.

The all-time winningest driver led the rest of the way, for his 78th Series victory.

Richards said he’s not sure if the Clint Bowyer Racing team had enough for Owens. He said the race into Turn 1 was very important on the initial green flag.

“On that first corner running wide-open with hard tires [the pass] wasn’t going to happen,” Richards said. “I hate it for those guys tearing stuff up, but most of all I’m glad [Owens] is ok.”

Out of all of his wins, the Shinnston, WV native puts Bristol toward the top of his list.

“The first one is going to be the best for sure but this one’s up there, it’s pretty cool to win the first one here,” Richards said.

Finishing second to Richards was Chris Madden, who was reeling in the 14 toward the end of the race. The Gray Court, SC driver said the last caution didn’t help his chances of finding Victory Lane.

“I definitely think I had him before that caution, actually we were door to door,” Madden said. “I definitely had a good car on long runs for sure and I think that’ll be a key factor [Saturday] night.”

Three-time and defending champion Brandon Sheppard finished third and also said his car was better on longer runs.

“I think we have a really good race car, it’s just one of those deals that you really need to start up front here because it makes for a lot easier night,” Sheppard said.

“I think for the big race on [Saturday] as long as it stays green for a little while I think we’ll have something.”

Sheppard leaves night one of the Bristol Bash as the new Series point leader. Kyle Strickler did not finish the event, after running over Owens’s left rear wheel and flipping over in Turn 4.

 

The distance between Sheppard and Stricker is 18 points going into Saturday’s portion of the Bristol Bash. Chris Madden moved up the most spots in the standings. He sits third just 74 points behind Sheppard.

Rick Eckert crossed the line fourth, and Brandon Overton charged from his 20th starting position to finish fifth.

The World of Outlaws Morton Buildings Late Models return to Bristol Motor Speedway Saturday April 10, for night two of the Bristol Bash. The Most Powerful Late Models on The Planet will run another 40-lap Feature, this time paying $25,000-to-win.

For tickets, visit BristolMotorSpeedway.com.

If you can’t make it to the track, watch all the action live on DIRTVision with the annual Platinum FAST PASS subscription for $299/year or the monthly FAST PASS Subscription for $39/month.

Morton Buildings Feature (40 Laps) – 1. 14-Josh Richards [2][$10,000]; 2. 44-Chris Madden [3][$6,000]; 3. 1-Brandon Sheppard [5][$3,500]; 4. OE-Rick Eckert [4][$2,800]; 5. 76-Brandon Overton [20][$2,500]; 6. 19R-Ryan Gustin [6][$2,300]; 7. 29V-Darrell Lanigan [11][$2,200]; 8. 40B-Kyle Bronson [16][$2,100]; 9. 20RT-Ricky Thornton [18][$2,050]; 10. 9-Devin Moran [14][$2,000]; 11. 49-Jonathan Davenport [13][$1,600]; 12. 16-Tyler Bruening [17][$1,400]; 13. 28-Dennis Erb [24][$1,200]; 14. O-Scott Bloomquist [7][$1,100]; 15. 79-Ross Bailes [21][$1,050]; 16. 7-Ricky Weiss [12][$1,000]; 17. 25-Shane Clanton [10][$1,000]; 18. 99B-Boom Briggs [22][$1,000]; 19. 6JR-Parker Martin [9][$1,000]; 20. 777-Jared Landers [15][$1,000]; 21. B1-Brent Larson [25][$110]; 22. 97-Cade Dillard [8][$1,000]; 23. 20-Jimmy Owens [1][$1,000]; 24. 8-Kyle Strickler [23][$1,000]; 25. 7R-Ross Robinson [19][$1,000] Hard Charger: 76-Brandon Overton[+15]

Qualifying Flight-A -1. 14-Josh Richards, 15.475; 2. OE-Rick Eckert, 15.506; 3. 19R-Ryan Gustin, 15.646; 4. 97-Cade Dillard, 15.653; 5. 6JR-Parker Martin, 15.708; 6. 777-Jared Landers, 15.728; 7. 20RT-Ricky Thornton, 15.816; 8. 29V-Darrell Lanigan, 15.838; 9. 49-Jonathan Davenport, 15.885; 10. 79-Ross Bailes, 15.935; 11. B1-Brent Larson, 15.939; 12. 28-Dennis Erb, 16.026; 13. 16-Tyler Bruening, 16.041; 14. 2-Joey Coulter, 16.218; 15. 1G-Ryan King, 16.481

Qualifying Flight-B-1. 8-Kyle Strickler, 15.083; 2. O-Scott Bloomquist, 15.35; 3. 20-Jimmy Owens, 15.394; 4. 44-Chris Madden, 15.398; 5. 1-Brandon Sheppard, 15.471; 6. 76-Brandon Overton, 15.485; 7. 9-Devin Moran, 15.545; 8. 7-Ricky Weiss, 15.636; 9. 7R-Ross Robinson, 15.652; 10. 40B-Kyle Bronson, 15.699; 11. 25-Shane Clanton, 15.808; 12. F9-Frank Ingram, 15.866; 13. 99B-Boom Briggs, 15.882; 14. 6-Blake Spencer, 16.077

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World of Outlaws Bristol Bash
Friday, April 09, 2021
Bristol Motor Speedway
151 Speedway Blvd
Bristol, Tennessee 37620 

Event Description
Bristol Motor Speedway’s dirt track gets pushed to its limits when the World of Outlaws returns to unleash its high-horsepower Sprint Cars and Late Models on the famed high-banks of The Last Great Colosseum for the first time in nearly two decades.

During the World of Outlaws Bristol Bash, practice sessions will be held on Thursday, April 8. Friday and Saturday will feature full racing programs each night consisting of hot laps, qualifying, heat races and last chance showdowns, and followed by feature races for both the DIRTcar UMP Modifieds and Late Models. A 40-lap main feature race will be held Friday night for the World of Outlaws Late Models with a $10,000 prize to the winner, followed by a 20-lap main feature for the DIRTcar UMP Modifieds with a $5,000 payout to the winner. The racing action on Saturday, April 9, will be headlined by a 40-lap World of Outlaws Late Model feature race with $25,000 to the winner, and a 20-lap DIRTcar UMP Modified feature race with a $10,000 prize to the winner.

Series Racing
World of Outlaws Late Model Series

Support Divisions
DIRTcar UMP Modifieds

To Win Amount
$10,000.00

Feature Laps Length
40

Event Schedule
Wednesday, April 7th, 2021
Noon - 5:00 PM Team Load-In And Event Credentials Opens

Thursday, April 8th, 2021
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Team Load-In And Event Credentials Opens
2:00 PM Parking Lots Open (Dragway Entrance)
5:00 PM Spectator Ticket Booths Open
5:00 PM Grandstand Gates Open (Gates 13, 15, 1)
6:00 PM Practice Begins
World of Outlaws Morton Buildings Late Model Practice Sessions
DIRTcar UMP Modified Practice Sessions
9:00 PM Practice Concludes (Tentatively)

Friday, April 9th, 2021
2:00 PM Event Credentials Opens
2:00 PM Parking Lots Open
4:00 PM Spectator Ticket Booths Open
4:00 PM Grandstand Gates Open (Gates 13, 15, 1)
4:30 PM Drivers Meetings
5:00 PM World of Outlaws Morton Buildings Late Model Hot Laps
5:30 PM DIRTcar UMP Modified Hot Laps
5:50 PM World of Outlaws Morton Buildings Late Model Qualifying
6:20 PM DIRTcar UMP Modified Qualifying
6:50 PM Opening Ceremonies
World of Outlaws Morton Buildings Late Model Drydene Heat Races
DIRTcar UMP Modified Heat Races
World of Outlaws Morton Buildings Late Model Redraw
DIRTcar UMP Modified Redraw
World of Outlaws Morton Buildings Late Model Last Chance Showdowns
DIRTcar UMP Modified Last Chance Showdowns
World of Outlaws Morton Buildings Late Model Feature (40 Laps, $10,000-To-Win)
DIRTcar UMP Modified Feature (20 Laps, $5,000-To-Win)
10:30 PM Racing Concludes (Tentatively)

Saturday, April 10 Postponed until Sunday due to Rain

Sunday, April 11 revised schedule
12PM GATES
12:30PM Drivers Meeting
1PM Hot Laps & Qualifying
2PM Open Ceremonies

*All times Eastern

Event Hashtag
#ItsDirtBaby

Options And Prices
Reserved Spectators Tickets
Thursday $30
Friday $40
Saturday $40
3-Day Combo $80
Kids (12-6) $5
Kids Combo (12-6) $10
Kids (5 & Under) Free
Upgrade Ticket to Pit Access $15


Grandstand Type
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 Pass Price
Thurs $35
Friday $45
Saturday $45
3-Day Combo $90
Kids Pit Pass (12-6) $25
Kids Pit Pass Combo (12-6) $40
Kids (5 & Under) Free

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

Support Divisions
DIRTcar UMP Modifieds

To Win Amount
$10,000.00

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

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

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

Competitor Info
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
28-31 Entries = A/B Group Qualifying | Four Heats | Top 4 Transfer | Top 2 from each heat redraw |One LCS | Top 6 Transfer
32-47 Entries = A/B Group Qualifying | Four Heats | Top 4 Transfer | Top 2 from each heat redraw |Two LCS | Top 3 Transfer

Friday Event Payout: 40 Laps
1. $10,000; 2. $6,000; 3. $3,500; 4. $2,800; 5. $2,500; 6. $2,300; 7. $2,200; 8. $2,100; 9. $2,050; 10. $2,000; 11.$1,600; 12. $1,400; 13. $1,200; 14. $1,100; 15. $1,050; 16. $1,000; 17. $1,000; 18. $1,000; 19. $1,000; 20. $1,000; 21. $1,000; 22. $1,000; 23. $1,000; 24. $1,000 Tow Money: $110 - MUST start LCS in order to receive Tow Money

Saturday Event Payout: 50 Laps
1. $25,000; 2. $10,000; 3. $5,000; 4. $4,000; 5. $3,500; 6. $3,000; 7. $2,800; 8. $2,700; 9. $2,600; 10. $2,500; 11.$2,000; 12. $1,800; 13. $1,600; 14. $1,500; 15. $1,400; 16. $1,300; 17. $1,200; 18. $1,200; 19. $1,200; 20. $1,200; 21. $1,200; 22. $1,200; 23. $1,200; 24. $1,200 Tow Money: $110 - MUST start LCS in order to receive Tow Money

Technical & Safety Rules:
GENERAL RULES: Under the guidelines of Chapter 1
TECHNICAL & SAFETY RULES: Under the guidelines of Chapter 3
Weight Rule is 2350. Pound per lap burn off in the Feature event ONLY

Tire Rules:
LF/RF/LR: LM20 & LM30
RIGHT REAR OPTION: LM30 & LM40
GROOVING AND SIPING IS ALLOWED