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DIRTcar Racing PR
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Josh Richards Scores Summer Nationals Win at Fayette County

The series returns to action on Saturday at Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55

BROWNSTOWN, Ill. - July 1, 2016 - Josh Richards battled Brian Shirley to score his first-career Summer Nationals victory on Friday night at Fayette County Speedway in Brownstown, Ill.

Richards took the the quick time award earlier in the night and started the feature in third. Polesitter, Tyler Erb, coming off a career-best World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series finish at Rockford Speedway, came into the night with momentum.

Erb led the field early, but it was Shirley and Richards who battled forward, both drivers swapping the lead on several occasions. Richards though edged past Shirley on lap 35 for the final time and built an insurmountable lead down the stretch.

"It feels really good," Richards said. "These guys are extremely tough in this area and we're kind of outsiders coming in… It was fun to go out there and race side-by-side with Shirley."

Series points leader Bobby Pierce rounded out the night in 14th.

The DIRTcar Summer Nationals continues to roll Saturday night at Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 in Pevely, Mo.

Follow the Summer Nationals and Summit Modified Nationals on Twitter at Twitter.com/SummerNationals or on Facebook at Facebook.com/SummerNationals. Stay up-to-date with the latest news from the series throughout the lead up and the summer on the series' websites at TheHellTour.com and ModifiedNationals.com.

DIRTcar Summer Nationals Statistical Report; Fayette County Speedway; Brownstown, Ill.

A-Main: 1. Josh Richards (Shinnston, WV), 2. Brian Shirley (Chatham, IL), 3. Frank Heckenast Jr (Frankfort, IL), 4. Billy Moyer (Batesville, AR), 5. Jason Feger (Bloomington, IL), 6. Steve Casebolt (Richmond, TN), 7. Tyler Erb (New Waverly, TX), 8. Chase Junghans (Manhattan, KS), 9. Tanner English (Benton, KY), 10. Ryan Unzicker (El Paso, IL), 11. Timothy Culp (Sheridan, AR), 12. Brandon Overton (Evans, GA), 13. Bob Gardner (East Peoria, IL), 14. Bobby Pierce (Oakwood, IL), 15. Gordy Gundaker (St Charles, MO), 16. Michael Kloos (Trenton, IL), 17. Tim Manville (Troy, IL), 18. Shane Clanton (Fayetteville, GA), 19. Rusty Griffaw (Festus, MO), 20. Shannon Babb (Moweaqua, IL), 21. Rodney Melvin (Benton, IL), 22. Billy Moyer Jr (Batesville, AR). Hard Charger: Jason Feger.

2016 DIRTcar Summer Nationals Schedule

Date

Day

Track

Winners

Northern Kickoff

June 15

Wednesday

Brownstown Speedway

Rain/Cancelled

June 16

Thursday

Kankakee Co. Speedway

Bobby Pierce

June 17

Friday

Cedar Lake Speedway

Billy Moyer

June 18

Saturday

Cedar Lake Speedway

Billy Moyer (2)

June 19

Sunday

Wilmot Speedway

Bobby Pierce (2)

Heartland Tour

June 20

Monday

OFF

June 21

Tuesday

Jacksonville Speedway

Bobby Pierce (3)

June 22

Wednesday

Farley Speedway

Rain/Cancelled

June 23

Thursday

Spoon River Speedway

Dennis Erb Jr.

June 24

Friday

Tri-City Speedway

Bobby Pierce (4)

June 25

Saturday

Fairbury Speedway

Brandon Sheppard

June 26

Sunday

Tri-State Speedway

Bobby Pierce (5)

Southern Tour

June 27

Monday

OFF

June 28

Tuesday

Clarksville Speedway

Ryan Unzicker

June 29

Wednesday

Belle-Clair Speedway

Bobby Pierce (6)

June 30

Thursday

Springfield Raceway

Rain/PPD

July 1

Friday

Fayette Co. Speedway

Josh Richards

July 2

Saturday

Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55

July 3

Sunday

Lincoln Speedway

Independence Week

July 4

Monday

LaSalle Speedway

July 5

Tuesday

Daugherty Speedway

July 6

Wednesday

Peoria Speedway

July 7

Thursday

Macon Speedway

July 8

Friday

Farmer City Speedway

July 9

Saturday

Highland Speedway

July 10

Sunday

Quincy Raceways

Champions Week

July 11

Monday

OFF

July 12

Tuesday

Plymouth Speedway

July 13

Wednesday

Shadyhill Speedway

July 14

Thursday

Merritt Speedway

July 15

Friday

Oakshade Raceway

July 16

Saturday

Oakshade Raceway

The DIRTcar Summer Nationals "Hell Tour" is brought to fans across the country by many important partners including: Arizona Sport Shirts (Official Apparel Company), Hoosier Racing Tires (Official Racing Tires), Racing Electronics (Official Communication), VP Racing Fuel (Official Racing Fuel); in addition to these fine Contingency Partners: Beyea Headers, Comp Cams, Edelbrock, Fox Shocks, JE Pistons, MSD, Impact Race Products, Quartermaster, Superflow Dynos, Summit Racing Equipment and Wrisco Aluminum; Promotional Partners include: Chevy Performance Parts, Indiana Decal, Intercomp and Petroff Towing.


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DIRTcar Racing PR
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Brian Bielong Scores Summit Modified Nationals Win at Fayette County

The series returns to action on Saturday at Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55

BROWNSTOWN, Ill. - July 1, 2016 - Brian Bielong held off Mike Harrison at Fayette County Speedway on Friday night to score the DIRTcar Summit Racing Equipment Modified Nationals win.

Bielong started on the pole and fought much of the feature side-by-side with the reigning Summit Modified Nationals champion, Harrison.

With Bielong running the high line and Harrison on the bottom, Harrison nearly edged him at the halfway point. As the two drivers worked their way through traffic late, Harrison again tried to edge Bielong, but he could not close the deal.

Bielong scored his first Summit Modfied Nationals victory of the season with Harrison in second, Levi Kissinger in third and Nick Hoffman, the current series points leader in fourth.

The DIRTcar Summit Racing Equipment Modified Nationals returns to action on Saturday at Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55.

Follow the Summer Nationals and Summit Modified Nationals on Twitter at Twitter.com/SummerNationals or on Facebook at Facebook.com/SummerNationals. Stay up-to-date with the latest news from the series throughout the lead up and the summer on the series' websites at TheHellTour.com and ModifiedNationals.com.

DIRTcar Summit Racing Equipment Modified Nationals Statistical Report; Fayette County Speedway; Brownstown, Ill.

A Main: 1. Brian Bielong (Summerfield, IL), 2. Mike Harrison (Highland, IL), 3. Levi Kissinger (Mt Vernon, IN), 4. Nick Hoffman (Mooresville, NC), 5. Ray Bollinger (Kewanee, IL), 6. Rodney Standerfer (Germantown, IL), 7. Rick Conoyer (St Peters, MO), 8. Steven Brooks (New Lenox, IL), 9. Nathan Balensiefen (Sheffield, IL), 10. Gabe Menser (Charleston, IL), 11. Ray Walsh (St Louis, MO), 12. Brent Mullins (Litchfield, IL), 13. Phil Dixon (Crosby, TX), 14. Jordan Bauer (Highland, IL), 15. Marty Lindeman (Clay City, IL), 16. Jake Draege (Vandalia, IL), 17. Zach Fair (Petersburg, IN), 18. Chad Evans (Mattoon, IL), 19. Aaron Draege (Vandalia, IL), 20. Zach Schantz (Highland, IL), 21. Timmy Hill (House Springs, MO), 22. Tyler Deibert (Highland, IL), 23. Dean Hoffman (Troy, IL). Hard Charger:

2016 DIRTcar Summit Racing Equipment Modified Nationals Schedule

Date

Day

Track

Winner

June 15

Wednesday

Brownstown Speedway

Rain/Cancelled

June 16

Thursday

Kankakee Co. Speedway

Nick Hoffman

June 19

Sunday

Terre Haute Action Track

Nick Hoffman (2)

June 21

Tuesday

Jacksonville Speedway

Ray Walsh

June 23

Thursday

Spoon River Speedway

Nick Hoffman (3)

June 24

Friday

Tri-City Speedway

Clayton Miller

June 25

Saturday

Fairbury Speedway

Chad Kinder

June 26

Sunday

Tri-State Speedway

PPD/Rain

June 27

Monday

OFF

June 28

Tuesday

Clarksville Speedway

Josh Harris

June 29

Wednesday

Belle Clair Speedway

Mike Harrison

June 30

Thursday

OFF

July 1

Friday

Fayette Co. Speedway

Brian Bielong

July 2

Saturday

Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55

July 3

Sunday

Lincoln Speedway

July 4

Monday

LaSalle Speedway

July 5

Tuesday

Daugherty Speedway

July 6

Wednesday

Peoria Speedway

July 7

Thursday

Macon Speedway

July 8

Friday

Farmer City Speedway

July 9

Saturday

Highland Speedway

July 10

Sunday

Quincy Raceways

July 11

Monday

OFF

July 12

Tuesday

Plymouth Speedway

July 13

Wednesday

Shadyhill Speedway

July 14

Thursday

Merritt Speedway

July 15

Friday

Oakshade Raceway

July 16

Saturday

Oakshade Raceway

July 29

Friday

Fairbury Speedway

July 30

Saturday

Fairbury Speedway

The Summit Racing Modified Nationals is proudly brought to you by these fine partner : Summit Racing Equipment (Title Sponsor), Arizona Sport Shirts (Official Apparel Provider), Hoosier Racing Tire (Official Racing Tire), Racing Electronics (Official Communication), VP Racing Fuels (Official Fuel), along with these Contingency Partners: MSD, Landrum Performance Springs, Quartermaster, JE Pistons, KSE Racing Products, Wrisco Aluminum, Beyea Headers, Fast Shafts, Bassett Racing Wheels, QA1, Fluidampr, Fox Shocks, Impact Race Products, Performance Friction Brakes, Schoenfeld Headers and Bell Helmets; Promotional Partners include: Chevy Performance Parts, Indiana Decal and Intercomp.