Macon -lucus oil race

[rickybrown1952]

OK here we go results when you get them car counts,Heats, b-main, A-main, for the win I'll take 3S Shirley

[rickybrown1952]

Racing starts at 7:00 right?

[Ryan21mid]

DoD coverage starts at 6 central. So I'd say racing starts at 7 yes. I'll take Pierce, he's hard to beat there unless he gets himself into trouble or breaks.

[turnleftandgasit]

I will take Feger

[dirtdobber45]

Thanx for any and all updates

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20 super lates for $12,000 to win. Yikes.

[MI Dirt Fan]

Only 20 cars

[rickybrown1952]

Man that's NOT good don't they have about nine regular's

[rickybrown1952]

I would like to know who all is there well I know Erb is there all I know

[MI Dirt Fan]

Bloomer and JD were late and missed hotlaps

https://www.race-monitor.com/Results/Race/44536

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Babb, Pierce, Feger, Klein, Kimmons, Taylor, Don Hammer, Mitchell, and Dively in addition to the regulars. No Francis.

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Davenport fast time.

[old fan]

Was going the pay per view i will pass

[jensenracing18]

Ouch 20 cars that's sad

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Heat 1 Davenport, Babb, Diveley, Sheppard, Hammer, Matt Taylor, Mitchell.

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Heat 2 McCreadie, Pearson, Bloomquist, Landers, Erb, Lanigan, Flinner.

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Late arrival Guy Taylor makes 21 cars.

[Hoosier_Dirt]

Enough for a show. Very low car count though.

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Heat 3 Pierce, O'neal, Feger, Owens, Kimmons, Klein, Guy Taylor.

[rickybrown1952]

OK here we go results when you get them car counts,Heats, b-main, A-main, for the win I'll take 3S ShirleyWhoops won't be Shirley not there so I'll take Babb

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Intermission already. Very efficient show.

[fastford]

go "O" , i hope hes got the good stuff on them tars tonight........by the way, thanks for the updates mr. SSU18....

[rickybrown1952]

Whoops won't be Shirley not there so I'll take BabbDark horse Landers

[rickybrown1952]

Feature lineup Davenport,MCCREADIE,Pierce,Babb,Pearson,o'Neal,Div eley,Bloomquist,Landers, owens,Hammer,Erb

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Feature order: mods, b-mods, lates.

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Mod feature finish: Harrison, Wallace, Bollinger.

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Tim Hanc0ck wins b-mods. Undefeated this year at Macon.

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Tony Stewart gives the command. Engines are fired.

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Lap 3. JD loses the engine while leading!

[HoosierDirtFan]

3 laps in looks like Davenports engine let go while leading over Pierce.

[wfo2007]

3 laps in looks like Davenports engine let go while leading over Pierce.

Where is the 'like' button?

[reid boys]

Hey ssu18, glad you can keep us to date now that annoying guy isn't sitting with you.lol

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Lap 45. Babb pulls off on 43, Feger hits turn 2 wall on lap 45. Order: Pierce, O'neal, McCreadie, Sheppard, Pearson. 13 cars left.

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Halfway. 32 5 b5 1 20.

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Lap 54. Bloomquist slides to a stop just before getting lapped. Caution.

[wfo2007]

Halfway. 32 5 b5 1 20.

Thx for the updates!

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Lap 64. B- shepp may be the only one that has anything for Bobby.

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75 down 25 to go. 32 b5 1 5 15

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Lap 79. Debris caution. 32 b5 1 5 15. Pearson was making the bottom work well and gaining. 32 b5 running top.

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Lap 85. Top 3 under a blanket.

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10 to go. 32 1 b5

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Lap 91. McCready slows. Caution out. 32 1 b5 5 were under a blanket.

[Hazelbaker]

Bobby wins again!

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Finish. Pierce wins. Sheppard, Pearson, O'neal, Lanigan the top 5. Great race, perfect track.

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Well run show. Done before 9:30.

[MI Dirt Fan]

Bobby wins again!
Again???????

[Diggin-IL-Dirt]

Yes he won this race 2 years ago

[smoothoperator32]

Again???????

Yup 2 - 100 Lapers in 1 year at Macon. Made history

[Bubstr]

Low car count or not, it was in the top ten of best races this year.

[pierceFAN]

My hunch he will win Quincy too...15 visits...13 top 10's...11 top 5's...6 wins including last two visits...with an average finish of 4th...we will see

[kidrock]

My hunch he will win Quincy too...15 visits...13 top 10's...11 top 5's...6 wins including last two visits...with an average finish of 4th...we will see

Unless mother nature beats him.

[kidrock]

Low car count or not, it was in the top ten of best races this year.

Just proved car counts have nothing to do whether the race is going to be good or not.

[pierceFAN]

Unless mother nature beats him.

Can't beat Mother Nature and it don't matter about car count...you can have a good race with only 2 cars

[zyoung25]

Good run for lil Bob.

Pearson is going to get him one soon I feel like.

[turnleftandgasit]

Yes it was a good race, but top 10 is a stretch. Check out the May 7th FALS Frenzy for the current best race of the year

[old fan]

Just proved car counts have nothing to do whether the race is going to be good or not.what are you smoking

[shaggy20]

Shouldn't have ran cheated tires

[t4g2]

Fals frenzy? Are you kidding? That was a drag out late night not ran well an before qualifing the track was one lane train. They finally reworked the track right before the feature which should have been done before the heats. An you def don't get out much at all. It was decent but def not the best of the year. Also the last 10 laps of feature it went back to one lane.

[Highside Hustler25]

I'd rank that as top 5 for me. Great race.

At around lap 50 caution, their were only 2 catfishers with intact right rear quarters. The rest of the field was carnage. Lanigan and Owens were really trashed. Cushion was brutal. I love Macon.

[SpringMan]

This makes my 5th trip to Macon. I have never been to a weekly show, only Lucas Oil and Summer National races. That being said I think everyone needs to add one of these shows to their bucket list. It amazes me every time watching 20 some late models fly around that little bull ring. It's just something that needs to be experienced in person. I Look forward to the next trip.

[old fan]

try Belle Claire same size track but inside wals

[cgrace]

try Belle Claire same size track but inside walsIMO macon has betterracing. sad to see Babb & feger out early. saw fegerhad steering issues all night. what happen to Babb, i woud have put $$$ onhim

[old fan]

not what I saw sat can you say lapped traffic in 4 laps that's belle claire

[CIRF]

Been to both Little Belleville and Mighty Macon many times. The racing at Macon is generally better than at Little Belleville. However, both host some of the best racing you'll see all year long.

[Bubstr]

There used to be a 1/5 mile in Macomb Illinois also. These tracks where made during the Midget hay days in the 40s 50s. I used to go to them because I worked with a couple guys that had Midgets. All three put on a good show. It is amazing how good the LM shows are on them

[old fan]

seen video of Macomb looked huge compared to Macon or Belle Claire

[TackyTracker]

congrats to the 32 team... now go get the PDC

[Bubstr]

seen video of Macomb looked huge compared to Macon or Belle Claire

could be because the lack of a wall. All three use the same gear.

[old fan]

could be because the lack of a wall. All three use the same gear.that could be but it looked like the straights were longer

[CIRF]

I've been to about 30 Herald & Review 100's and all of the Lucas Oil Late Model Series races at Macon and about 80% of all those events featured some of the best racing we see all year. Last night was no exception.

21 cars doesn't sound like it has the makings of a great show but it certainly was a great show despite the car count. If the race last night doesn't blow the "big car counts are required for a great show" theory out of the water, I don't know what does.

I almost didn't go to Mighty Macon last night due to some pending family duties but I'm REALLY glad I did!!

[old fan]

I would take the PDC over that show any day of the week, you would think of people behind Macon it would be updated , the mens rest room you would think somebody would fall threw those boards good grief grandstands are oh could us railings though and those markings in the stands mean something

[CIRF]

Were we talking about the PDC? Are you disoriented from another asphalt face plant? LOL!! Is your face gonna' be alright, litey? LOL!!

Over the 26 year history of the PDC there have been several that were less than stellar. I know, I've been to almost all of them. And this is the first year since way back in the 1970's that the Fairbury $hitters have been something more than a rather stomach turning experience.

[old fan]

I could give a chit about the past PDC the recent one were top notch yes the $hitters were bad operative were bad Macon is still bad with a lot of money behind atleast enough to put new ones those are the same ones they had probably when opened up

[CIRF]

You really could give a $hit less? Wow! I figured you couldn't give a $hit less but I guess I was wrong. LOL!!!

One thing we can all depend on never changing is your unwavering ability to impress us with your utter stupidity! LOL!!

[old fan]

really I don't travel in the dead of winter for d@mn midget race

[a25rjr]

Great race....would have liked to seen it in person!

I was hoarse for yelling at EPJ to stay up on the wheel! He did a great job and proved he can get it done if the cars right!

[TerryM]

I've been to about 30 Herald & Review 100's and all of the Lucas Oil Late Model Series races at Macon and about 80% of all those events featured some of the best racing we see all year. Last night was no exception.

21 cars doesn't sound like it has the makings of a great show but it certainly was a great show despite the car count. If the race last night doesn't blow the "big car counts are required for a great show" theory out of the water, I don't know what does.

I almost didn't go to Mighty Macon last night due to some pending family duties but I'm REALLY glad I did!!

A bigger car count doesn't mean a better feature race. One has nothing to do with the other. However, a bigger car count definitely means a better show overall. If for no other reason than it means more racing. I don't think anyone could argue otherwise.

[CIRF]

really I don't travel in the dead of winter for d@mn midget race1 of the 2 biggest dirt track races of the year is well worth the trip ANY time of year!

[CIRF]

A bigger car count doesn't mean a better feature race. One has nothing to do with the other. However, a bigger car count definitely means a better show overall. If for no other reason than it means more racing. I don't think anyone could argue otherwise.Sure can. Quality trumps quantity every time. It's as simple as that.

[kidrock]

Sure can. Quality trumps quantity every time. It's as simple as that.

I agree...........................................

[kidrock]

what are you smoking

Nothing fruit loops

[kidrock]

IMO macon has betterracing. sad to see Babb & feger out early. saw fegerhad steering issues all night. what happen to Babb, i woud have put $$$ onhim

You have to excuse fruit loops he thinks only in his area you can have good racing.

[old fan]

You have to excuse fruit loops he thinks only in his area you can have good racing. since when is FALS and Macon in my area that might be your area

[chupp n bloomer fan]

What a race. That last caution, boo. But I still think Bobby had her. Helluva a race, and good driving by all them front runners.

[Snake X3]

That race last night is why I love this sport. When the racing is that good it doesn't matter who wins; you still have to love it. Four different chassis types in contention for the win right down to the wire too!

Does anyone know what happened to Owens? I figure he must have had a flat to finish at the tail of the lead lap.

[TerryM]

Sure can. Quality trumps quantity every time. It's as simple as that.

Well obviously. I assumed the quality part was a given.

[CIRF]

What a race. That last caution, boo. But I still think Bobby had her. Helluva a race, and good driving by all them front runners. It really was a great show. It seemed as if when anyone would show Pierce a front fender he'd just turn it up a notch and put some distance on them.

I don't know as I've ever seen as much rear steer in a car as what Brandon Sheppard was showing. Half or more of the left rear was disappearing behind the sheet metal ahead of the wheel opening when he got back on the gas getting off the corners.

[D. Tidrow]

What a race. That last caution, boo. But I still think Bobby had her. Helluva a race, and good driving by all them front runners.Pretty much sums it up.

[chupp n bloomer fan]

It really was a great show. It seemed as if when anyone would show Pierce a front fender he'd just turn it up a notch and put some distance on them.

I don't know as I've ever seen as much rear steer in a car as what Brandon Sheppard was showing. Half or more of the left rear was disappearing behind the sheet metal ahead of the wheel opening when he got back on the gas getting off the corners.Brandon or Bobby, on the cushion, man. Honestly, Brandon is one of the most aggressive ever on the cushion. JD too, but Brandon, man.

[Bubstr]

Seems like Bobby's car never squats in the corner at Macon, all others squat when they let off gas like what we normally see.

Think about this, Could it be, that Bobby is never really off the gas? Trail breaking helps for a smooth transition in the corners. The guys that use the throttle as a on/ off switch aren't as smooth and have trouble getting drive off the corner. This is one of the things that is called talent. It's hard to do well.

[pierceFAN]

Remember when everyone criticized Bobby for winning on the bottom...like that's easier or something smh...now you can't get him off the cushion

[chupp n bloomer fan]

Remember when everyone criticized Bobby for winning on the bottom...like that's easier or something smh...now you can't get him off the cushionYep. I personally don't care how you win, long as it isn't a dirty move to win, top, bottom, middle, whatever.

[Bubstr]

Make no doubt about it, Bobby can still run the bottom if needed. Eventually I think he will run the bottom and middle, only moving to the cushion when needed, like Moyer, Birky, Owens. It's a learning curve. While that cushion pays off, it's dangerous. One Ah Chit, wipes out ten atta boys. Bottom line is, you got to run where the guy in front of you, isn't. The ability to run low just for a few laps won the Fan Frenzy race at FALLS this year. This kid has all the tools. He is just plain fun to watch. B Shep is also.

[CIRF]

While that cushion pays off, it's dangerous. One Ah Chit, wipes out ten atta boys.The best line I ever heard about racing on the bottom came from none other than Mr. Jack Hewitt. He is quoted as saying " I don't like to be a bottom feeder, racing on the bottom is too much like having a real job".

I reckon Ol' Jack knows what he's talking about.