Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
Fonda Speedway
July 27, 2011
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Owens Debuts New Car in Second Straight Fonda Win Wednesday Night

James Essex
FONDA, NY (July 27)- Jimmy Owens of Newport, TN debuted a new Bloomquist Race Car as he captured the $10,000 to win Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series event on Wednesday Night at Fonda Speedway. Owens took the lead on lap ten from Scott Bloomquist of Mooresburg, TN and then went on to dominate most of the race. John Blankenship of Williamson, WV had his second straight series runner-up finish, followed by Earl Pearson Jr. of Jacksonville, FL; Don O'Neal of Martinsville, IN; and Jared Landers of Batesville, AR.

"I can't thank the crew enough, we took last weekend off to get this car ready, we have worked day and night and it sure paid off! I really like this track, to come here two years in a row and win is just fantastic, there are a lot of fans who don't get to see us race much. The car was good right from the start, once we got by Scott, I knew it would be tough for him to get back by us," said the 39-year-old Owens, who regained the Lucas Oil Championship Points lead by five points over Bloomquist.

Bloomquist led the first nine laps of the race, until Owens, who had fallen back to third early on regained his momentum and blasted by Bloomquist on lap ten for the race lead. Bloomquist was unable to challenge Owens even as they battled with lapped traffic on the fast track. Owens was able to move all over the track and sailed through traffic, steadily building himself an increasing large lead over Bloomquist.

"They reworked the top before the feature, and it helped a lot, it was a little bumpy out there, but the car was just so fast and really pretty racy. I just felt good the entire race, I saw Blankenship pull up beside under caution there at the end, those guys are running real well, and it's just a matter of time before they get a win!" said Owens who's win was his fourth with the LOLMDS in 2011.

Bloomquist, who came into the race with a 60-point lead over Owens, was running second on lap 44 when his left rear wheel came off as he exited turn four. Bloomquist went spinning down the front stretch and came to a stop as several drivers avoided hitting him. Bloomquist went pit side for a new tire, he then came back out and finished in ninth.

"I have to thank Mike Reece, my car owner, Reece Monument Company, Gantte Appraisals, Red Line Oil, Ohlins, Hoosier Tire South and Cornett Racing Engines," said Owens. He recorded the 25th win of his series career, and celebrated the milestone in victory lane with his son, Nathan at his side.

Blankenship equaled the best finish of his LOLMDS career with a second in the XCoal Resources, Cornett Racing Engines, Rocket Chassis. Blankenship was also the PBM/Erson Cams Hard Charger of the Race after starting 13th. Pearson was third in the Bobby Labonte Racing, Lucas Oil Products, Longhorn Dodge. O'Neal came home fourth in the Magnaflow Exhaust, Jay Dickens Racing Engines, MasterSbilt Chevrolet.

Landers, who continues to the lead the Quarter Master Rookie of the Year chase, placed a solid fifth in the Lance Landers, Crawford Supply, Rocket Chevrolet.

Completing the top ten were: Steve Francis of Ashland, KY; Ray Cook of Brasstown, NC; Dale Planck of Cortland, NY; Bloomquist; and Bub McCool of Vicksburg, MS.

In preliminary action Jimmy Owens was the Red Buck Cigars Fast Qualifier among the 28 entrants. Heat race winners were Bloomquist, McCool, Owens, and Billy Decker. The B-mains went to D.J. Myers and Jim Bernheisel.

Coming up on Thursday Night, July 28th, the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will continue their Northeast Tour with a visit to Utica-Rome Speedway in Vernon, NY for a $10,000 to win event.

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
Race Summary
Wednesday Night, July 27th, 2011
Fonda Speedway - Fonda, NY

A-Main  
1 20 Jimmy Owens Newport, TN
2 23 John Blankenship Williamson, WV
3 44 Earl Pearson, Jr. Jacksonville, FL
4 71 Don O'Neal Martinsville, IN
5 777 Jared Landers Batesville, AR
6 15 Steve Francis Ashland, KY
7 53 Ray Cook Brasstown, NC
8 19 Dale Planck Cortland, NY
9 0 Scott Bloomquist Mooresburg, TN
10 57J Bub McCool Vicksburg, MS
11 41n Brad Neat Dunnville, KY
12 119 Jim Bernheisel Lebanon, PA
13 2 Dan Stone Thompson, PA
14 99JR Frank Heckenast Jr Orland Park, IL
15 07R Brent Rhebergen Clymer, NY
16 16 Aaron Jacobs Frankfort, NY
17 91 Billy Decker Unadilla, NY
18 11t Tyler Reddick Corning, CA
19 18e Eric Wells Hazard, KY
20 32 Dylan Yoder Selinsgrove, PA
21 99L Larry Wight Phoenix, NY
22 99z David Zona Montrose, PA
23 15F Alan Fink Central Square, NY
24 70 D.J. Myers Greencastle, PA

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B-Main #1  
1 70 D.J. Myers Greencastle, PA
2 99z David Zona Montrose, PA
3 07R Brent Rhebergen Clymer, NY
4 R1 Dale Caswell West Monroe, NY
5 16 Aaron Jacobs Frankfort, NY

B-Main #2  
1 119 Jim Bernheisel Lebanon, PA
2 41n Brad Neat Dunnville, KY
3 99L Larry Wight Phoenix, NY
4 15F Alan Fink Central Square, NY
5 24J Jon Rohacevich Prattsville, NY
dns 66X Carey Terrance Akwesasne, NY
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Heat #1    
1 0 Scott Bloomquist Mooresburg, TN
2 15 Steve Francis Ashland, KY
3 19 Dale Planck Cortland, NY
4 23 John Blankenship Williamson, WV
5 70 D.J. Myers Greencastle, PA
6 07R Brent Rhebergen Clymer, NY
7 R1 Dale Caswell West Monroe, NY

Heat #2    
1 57J Bub McCool Vicksburg, MS
2 44 Earl Pearson, Jr. Jacksonville, FL
3 99JR Frank Heckenast Jr Orland Park, IL
4 32 Dylan Yoder Selinsgrove, PA
5 16 Aaron Jacobs Frankfort, NY
6 99z David Zona Montrose, PA

Heat #3    
1 20 Jimmy Owens Newport, TN
2 11t Tyler Reddick Corning, CA
3 53 Ray Cook Brasstown, NC
4 777 Jared Landers Batesville, AR
5 119 Jim Bernheisel Lebanon, PA
6 99L Larry Wight Phoenix, NY
7 15F Alan Fink Central Square, NY

Heat #4    
1 91 Billy Decker Unadilla, NY
2 18e Eric Wells Hazard, KY
3 71 Don O'Neal Martinsville, IN
4 2 Dan Stone Thompson, PA
5 41n Brad Neat Dunnville, KY
6 24J Jon Rohacevich Prattsville, NY
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Qualifying    
1 20 Jimmy Owens Newport, TN 18.367
2 18e Eric Wells Hazard, KY 18.466
3 0 Scott Bloomquist Mooresburg, TN 18.557
4 11t Tyler Reddick Corning, CA 18.593
5 57J Bub McCool Vicksburg, MS 18.785
6 71 Don O'Neal Martinsville, IN 18.860
7 777 Jared Landers Batesville, AR 18.927
8 15 Steve Francis Ashland, KY 19.041
9 99JR Frank Heckenast Jr Orland Park, IL 19.124
10 91 Billy Decker Unadilla, NY 19.144
11 23 John Blankenship Williamson, WV 19.230
12 53 Ray Cook Brasstown, NC 19.310
13 32 Dylan Yoder Selinsgrove, PA 19.321
14 41n Brad Neat Dunnville, KY 19.323
15 19 Dale Planck Cortland, NY 19.397
16 44 Earl Pearson, Jr. Jacksonville, FL 19.440
17 70 D.J. Myers Greencastle, PA 19.485
18 99L Larry Wight Phoenix, NY 19.584
19 66X Carey Terrance Akwesasne, NY 19.745
20 119 Jim Bernheisel Lebanon, PA 19.749
21 16 Aaron Jacobs Frankfort, NY 19.760
22 07R Brent Rhebergen Clymer, NY 19.936
23 2 Dan Stone Thompson, PA 20.291
24 99z David Zona Montrose, PA 20.464
25 15F Alan Fink Central Square, NY 20.719
26 R1 Dale Caswell West Monroe, NY 20.824
27 24J Jon Rohacevich Prattsville, NY 21.610