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Richards Caps World of Outlaws Late Model Series Championship Season with Victory in World Finals at Charlotte

SHINNSTON, W.Va. (November 13, 2013) - Josh Richards closed his 2013 World of Outlaws Late Model Series championship campaign with one last flourish: a victory in Saturday night's season-ending 50-lap World Finals A-Main at The Dirt Track at Charlotte in Concord, N.C.

After clinching his third World of Outlaws points title on Friday night with a third-place finish in the first half of the World Finals twin bill, Richards took advantage of a pole position starting spot to lead Saturday evening's headliner from flag to flag. The triumph gave him a career-best 10-win WoO LMS season and a resounding final championship margin of 150 points.

"It feels awesome," Richards said during his post-race celebration in front of Charlotte's packed grandstand. "It's definitely icing on the cake (to win the A-Main). We came to the World Finals to win the championship and a race and we accomplished both."

Richards, 25, of Shinnston, W.Va., became the first driver to win three WoO LMS championships since the national tour was restarted in 2004 under the World Racing Group banner. His latest success came in his return to the World of Outlaws trail after spending 2012 focused on NASCAR Nationwide Series competition.

"This one is definitely special," said Richards, who previously won the championship in 2009 and 2010. "To take a break (from WoO LMS traveling) like we did (in 2012) to pursue other opportunities and come back and win it this year is pretty unreal. I'm just proud to represent the World of Outlaws this year and hopefully we can do it again."

Richards received his $100,000 championship prize during the annual WoO LMS awards banquet on Sunday night at the Great Wolf Lodge in Concord, N.C.

Richards's sterling 2013 WoO LMS performance record showed 10 wins, 32 top-five and 41 top-10 finishes in 46 A-Mains. He also led the tour in fast-time awards (seven), heat wins (24) and earnings $342,970.

Overall in 2013, Richards made 66 starts, winning 16 times and registering 46 top-five and 57 top-10 finishes.

For more information on Josh Richards, visit www.joshrichards.com and follow him on Twitter at @Josh_Richards1 and on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/JoshRichardsRacing.

Josh Richards' No. 1 team carries support from Valvoline, Seubert Calf Ranches, Ernie D's, Ace Welding, Petroff Towing, Sallack Well Service, Tony Stewart Racing, Rocket Chassis, Roush Yates Engines, Hoosier Racing Tires, Sunoco Racing Fuels, Keyser Manufacturing, Integra Shocks, Sweet Manufacturing, Slavic Custom Tee Shirts And Graphics, Brown and Miller, Brazwell Carburetors, Bazell Racing Fuels, ButlerBuilt Seat, Beyea Headers, Performance Rod and Custom, Wilwood Disc Brakes, Frankland Rear Ends, Simpson Safety Equipment, J E Pistons, Strange Oval, Wrisco Aluminum, R2C Filters, Aurora Rod Ends, Snap On Tools, Scott Wires, Trick Carbon Fiber Drive Shafts, Five Star Bodies, Jones Racing Products, Howe Racing, Performance Bodies, Turbo Start Batteries, Brinn Transmissions, Eagle One, Car Brite, ATL Fuel Cells, Dohm's Cycles, Weld Wheels, Barnes Oil Systems, Tel-Tac, MSD Ignitions.

Press Release: 11/13/2013

Perricone ends the season on a high at the World Finals. It has been a
rough year but the team finally got their new J&J Chassis working and the
new motor was dialed in on Saturday night after some struggles Friday. Here
is a recap from this weekend's racing action.
Jim posted his best qualifying time of 14.558 on Thursday night. Fridays
show had Jim starting in Heat 2 with Donny Schatz and other tough hitters.
However, at the start the motor did not pick up as expected and later with a
7th place in the D Main the team realized a $28 fuel filter had failed
resulting in some disappointing results. Saturday brought some engine help
and chassis set up assistance for the J&J Auto Racing 10P. Jim would go out
again in Heat 2 with the now World of Outlaws champion Daryn Pittman and
second place points finisher Donny Schatz. Jim would start 11th and moved
up two positions to finish 9th. The Ronny Howard Racing motor was running
well and Jim started the D Main in 6th and finished the night with a 5th
place run. The team was happy the new car and motor got dialed in and the
team was able to announce their big plans for 2014. The team has talked
with sponsors and is committed to running 20+ shows with the World of
Outlaws in 2014. The team has tested their new equipment and motor and is
ready for the Winter Nationals come February.