Sunday, August 25, 2013

Francis wins at Lawrenceburg Speedway; Kinzer finishes 11th

(photo taken by B. Meyer Images / Feature winner Steve Francis)

The Kentucky Colonel wins his second Lucas Oil dirt late model series victory this season.

Francis had been on the verge of coming away with a victory lately, but just couldn't get over that hump, until last night in Lawrenceburg, IN at Lawrenceburg Speedway. Francis also come away with a heat victory as well.

Current points leader Jimmy Owens still holds a 50 point lead over Francis as the series is headed down the home stretch of its season.

Next stop for the Lucas Oil series is Friday (Aug. 30) in Attica, Ohio at Attica Speedway. The series will remain in the buckeye state for Saturday night racing as well at Portsmouth Raceway Park for the "Rumble Days at the River" paying $15,000 to the winner. On Sunday (Sep. 1) the series will be in Ripley, West Virginia for the "Hillbilly 100" paying $25,000 to the winner.

Allen's Brandon Kinzer also ventured up to the Hoosier state to race last night and come away with a 11th place finish. He also finished 2nd in his heat.

Kinzer is scheduled to be back in action at Eldora Speedway for the World 100.

Feature results (Top 10):
1. Steve Francis
2. Brad Neat
3. Jimmy Owens
4. Jared Landers
5. John Blankenship
6. Greg Johnson
7. Earl Pearson Jr.
8. Scott James
9. Dustin Linville
10. Tim Isenberg

Lucas Oil points standings (Top 5):
1. Jimmy Owens 5190
2. Steve Francis 5140
3. John Blankenship 5025
4. Don O'Neal 4805
5. Earl Pearson Jr. 4730

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