9/22/2024
Iron-Man Late Model Series
Seth Daniels Dandy in 21st Annual Iron-Man Classic for Valvoline American Late Model Iron-Man Series Fueled by VP Racing Fuels at Atomic Speedway
WAVERLY, OHIO (September 21, 2024)– The Valvoline American Late Model Iron-Man Series Fueled by VP Racing Fuels would make its final appearance of the 2024 season on Saturday evening at Atomic Speedway in Waverly, OH for the 21st Annual Iron-Man Classic and Seth Daniels of Jackson, OH would become the third different leader of the race when he took the lead on lap thirty-four and score his biggest career win and the $5,000 payday. Daniels, who started in the eighth position, saw the win come in car number s21 in the 21st edition of the Iron-Man Classic on September 21.
The win for Daniels, 25 years of age, was his first career Valvoline American Late Model Iron-Man Fueled by VP Racing Fuels and made him the 12th different winner in sixteen series events so far in the 2024 season. Daniels drives the Jason Wilson owned Rocket Chassis powered by a SPEC Race Engine and carries sponsorship from Wilson Excavating, FOX Shocks, Tim Haddle Trucking, A&A Truck Stop, S&D Transport, Montgomery Motorsports, Dole’s Automotive, and Red’s Rollen Garage.
At the drop of the green flag on the 21st Annual Iron-Man Classic Valvoline A-Main, R.J. Conley would grab the race lead, with Ryan Missler, Rod Conley, Clint Keenan, and Caiden Black giving chase. The front five would remain the same until lap four when Keenan would slow in turn three. The restart would not see a full lap completed as Zach Hill would slow on the backchute. R.J. Conley would maintain the lead on the restart, with Rod Conley taking the second position from Missler, while David Webb would go from fourth after restarting seventh, with Black staying in fifth. The caution would wave again on lap nine for debris and the restart would also see the caution reappear for more debris in turn four. Kenneth Howell would slow on the backchute on the restart and draw another caution. This restart would see R.J. Conley and Rod Conley run first and second, while Webb would get past Missler for third, with Black still running fifth. The brothers Conley would begin to duel for the race lead, going side-by-side, with Rod taking the lead on lap eleven, only to have R.J. reclaim the top spot on the next circuit on lap twelve, with Black getting by Missler for fourth on the same lap. The brother duo of R.J. Conley and Rod Conley would continue to battle for the race lead, with Rod grabbing the lead again on lap sixteen as the pair began lapping slower traffic. The caution would fly again on lap eighteen when second place R.J. Conley would slow on backchute and would pit and returned to action. The restart would see Rod Conley stay out front, with Webb now second, Black third, with eighth starting Seth Daniels going to fourth by Missler. Conley would pull out to a two second advantage over Webb, but a caution for Miles Cook, Jr., who slowed in turn one, would negate Conley’s lead. This restart saw Rod Conley continue to lead, with Webb still second, Daniels would go to third, followed by Missler and fifteenth-place starter Shane Bailey. Daniels would work past Webb for second on lap twenty-five, while Black may his way back into the top five after taking fifth from Bailey on lap twenty-six. With Daniels now in second, he would set his sights on Conley would close to within 0.300 seconds of Conley when the final caution waved on lap thirty-two for Bill Lewis, who slid over the banking in turn two. Conley and Daniels would both get a good restart, with Daniels challenging Conley for the top spot and taking the lead of the event on lap thirty-four. Daniels would begin to drive away from Conley at that point, while Missler and Black would work past Webb for third and fourth on lap thirty-eight, shuffling Webb back to fifth. Daniels would build his lead to over two seconds and grab his first career series victory, with Conley finishing second, followed by Missler, Black, and Webb. Shane Bailey would wind up sixth, Devin Shiels seventh, R.J. Conley would recover to finish eighth, with Brad Rickels and Jacob Stuhr, who started seventeenth, complete the top ten finishers.
The next events for the Valvoline American Late Model Iron-Man Series Fueled by VP Racing Fuels will be Friday October 4 and Saturday September 5 at Mudlick Valley Raceway in Wallingford, KY for the Fall 40 weekend. The Friday October 4 event will pay $5,000 to win, while the 2nd Annual Fall 40 on Saturday October 5 will pay $10,000 to win.
For more information on the Valvoline American Late Model Iron-Man Series Fueled by VP Racing Fuels, phone series promoter Chris Tilley at (828) 361-5981 or by visiting the tour website at www.IMDIRT.net or by following American Late Model Iron-Man Series (@ironmandirt) on Twitter or by liking American Late Model Iron-Man Series on Facebook.
The Valvoline American Late Model Iron-Man Series Fueled by VP Racing Fuels would like to thank and recognize the following sponsors and marketing partners for their support of the 2024 racing season: Valvoline, VP Racing Fuels, Allgaier Performance, Allgaier Racing Shocks, Brucebilt Performance Parts, Deatherage Racing Opticians, DIRTcar Racing, DirtonDirt.com, Domination Race Cars, Earnhardt Technologies Group, E-Z-GO, FloRacing, Hoosier Racing Tire, Impact Race Gear, Jim and Nancy Viox, Keltner Contracting, Kentucky Clutch, KND Safety, MyRacePass, CNR Racing, Octane Custom Trailers, Racetrack Safety Initiative, SFP Performance Systems, STAKT Products, Swafford Signs, Todd Steel Buildings, XS Power Batteries, and Zerex by Valvoline.
About Valvoline™
Valvoline Inc. (NYSE: VVV) is a leading worldwide marketer and supplier of premium branded lubricants and automotive services, with sales in more than 140 countries. Established in 1866, the company’s heritage spans more than 150 years, during which time it has developed powerful brand recognition across multiple product and service channels. Valvoline ranks as the No. 3 passenger car motor oil brand in the DIY market by volume. It operates and franchises approximately 1,400 quick-lube locations, and it is the No. 2 chain by number of stores in the United States under the Valvoline Instant Oil ChangeSM brand and the No. 3 chain by number of stores in Canada under the Valvoline Great Canadian Oil Change brand. It also markets Valvoline lubricants and automotive chemicals, including the Valvoline High Mileage with MaxLife technology motor oil for engines over 75,000 miles; Valvoline Advanced Full Synthetic motor oil; Valvoline Premium Blue™ heavy-duty motor oil; Valvoline Multi-Vehicle Automatic Transmission Fluid; and Zerex™ antifreeze. To learn more, visit www.valvoline.com.
About VP Racing Fuels
From a single location with two employees in San Antonio, Texas, VP Racing Fuels has grown to over 300 employees with five company-owned and operated race fuel distribution points in Texas, Indiana, Delaware, and Tennessee, a regional office in southern California, and an international office in Berlin, Germany. Each of these distribution points maintains an inventory of VP Fuels available for immediate transport within a day’s drive to virtually any major racing event in North America. The result is that racers and sanctioning bodies can count on access to the availability of quality fuel. VP’s distribution network of over two thousand dealers around the world extends to Europe, Central and South America, the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and the Pacific Rim. VP Racing Fuels is now recognized by many as the world leader in race fuel technology, with a catalog of more than 80 fuel blends and a growing roster of VP-fueled champions across the entire spectrum of motorsports. The passion and dedication of VP’s development team to staying on the leading edge of technology is legendary. Most of VP’s employees are or have been racers in one form or another and are driven by the competitive will to win. Together, the VP Racing Fuels team intends to solidify its position as the true World Leader in Race Fuel Technology for years to come.
Official Summary of Results
Valvoline A-Main Feature Results for the Valvoline American Late Model Iron-Man Late Model Series Fueled by VP Racing Fuels 21st Annual Iron-Man Classic at Atomic Speedway on Saturday September 21, 2024
- Seth Daniels-Jackson, Ohio
- Rod Conley-Wheelersburg, Ohio
- Ryan Missler-Bellevue, Ohio
- Caiden Black-New Concord, Ohio
- David Webb-Nicholasville, Ky.
- Shane Bailey-Grayson, Ky.
- Devin Shiels-Britton, Mich.
- R.J. Conley-Wheelersburg, Ohio
- Brad Rickels-Verona, Ky.
- Jacob Stuhr-Harrison, Mich.
- Justin Cooper-Wheelersburg, Ohio
- Rob Anderzack-Swanton, Ohio
- Dave Hornikel-Mansfield, Ohio
- Austin Lay-Walton, Ky.
- Jeff Davis-Waverly, Ohio
- Kenneth Howell-Inez, Ky.
- Bill Lewis-Lynn, Ind.
- Clint Keenan-Pataskala, Ohio
- Miles Cook, Jr.-Wheelersburg, Ohio
- Zach Hill-Red House, West Va.
- Michael LeFevers-Cincinnati, Ohio
- Audie Swartz-Minford, Ohio
Time of Race: 32 minutes, 21 seconds
Margin of Victory: 2.585 seconds
Yellow Flags: Eight (lap 4, 4 restart, 9, 9 restart, 9 restart, 18, 24, 32)
Red Flags: None
Lap Leaders: R.J. Conley 1-10, 12-16; Rod Conley 11, 17-33; Seth Daniels 34-40
Entries: 25
Provisionals: Austin Lay, Michael LeFevers
Emergency Provisionals: None
E-Z-GO Time Trials presented by Brucebilt Performance Parts Top Qualifier ($50 product certificate): R.J. Conley 13.541 seconds
SFP Performance Systems Hard Charger Award ($100 product certificate): Shane Bailey (started 15th-finished 6th-advanced 9 positions)
SFP Performance Systems Hard Luck Award ($100 product certificate): Clint Keenan and Audie Swartz
Deatherage Racing Opticians Middleman Award ($50 product certificate to the 11th place finisher): Justin Cooper
Brucebilt Performance Parts Youngest Driver/Highest Finisher ($25 product certificate): Caiden Black
Octane Custom Trailers Move of the Race (free entry fee at next event): Rod Conley
CNR Racing 5th Place Finisher ($50 product certificate): David Webb
CNR Spoiler Challenge Leader: Rusty Schlenk
VP Racing Fuels Makin’ Power Heat Race One Finish (8 laps/top 5 transfer): R.J. Conley, Clint Keenan, Zach Hill, Kenneth Howell, Miles Cook, Jr., Dave Hornikel, Audie Swartz, Michael LeFevers, Austin Lay
FLORacing Heat Race Two Finish (8 laps/top 5 transfer): Ryan Missler, Caiden Black, Seth Daniels, Rob Anderzack, Brad Rickels, Billy Green, Jeff Davis, Russell Throckmorton
Jim and Nancy Viox Heat Race Three Finish (8 laps/top 5 transfer): Rod Conley, Devin Shiels, David Webb, Justin Cooper, Shane Bailey, Bill Lewis, Jacob Stuhr, Darran Kattine
STAKT Products B-Main One Finish (8 laps/top 5 transfer): Dave Hornikel, Jacob Stuhr, Audie Swartz, Bill Lewis, Jeff Davis, Austin Lay, Russell Throckmorton, Michael LeFevers (DNS-Darran Kattine, Billy Green)
2024 Valvoline American Late Model Iron-Man Series Fueled by VP Racing Fuels Events:
May 24-Attica Raceway Park-Attica, OH-Rusty Schlenk (McClure, OH)
May 25-Oakshade Raceway-Wauseon, OH-Rusty Schlenk (McClure, OH)
June 1-Atomic Speedway-Waverly, OH-Hudson O’Neal (Martinsville, IN)
June 14-MRP Raceway Park-Williamsburg, OH-Zack Dohm (Cross Lanes, WV)
June 15-Mudlick Valley Raceway-Wallingford, KY-Josh Rice (Crittenden, KY)
July 6-Brownstown Speedway-Brownstown, IN-Devin Gilpin (Columbus, IN)
July 7-Tri-State Speedway-Haubstadt, IN-Tyler Erb (New Waverly, TX)
July 19-MRP Raceway Park-Williamsburg, OH-Nick Hoffman (Mooresville, NC)
July 20-Atomic Speedway-Waverly, OH-Nick Hoffman (Mooresville, NC)
August 10-Wayne County Speedway-Orrville, OH-Kyle Moore (Mansfield, OH)
August 24-Butler Motor Speedway-Butler, MI-Rusty Schlenk (McClure, OH)
August 30-Portsmouth Raceway Park-Portsmouth, OH-Daulton Wilson (Fayetteville, NC)
September 1-Eldora Speedway-Rossburg, OH-Garrett Alberson (Las Cruces, NM)
September 13-MRP Raceway Park-Williamsburg, OH-Josh Rice (Crittenden, KY)
September 14-Lawrenceburg Speedway-Lawrenceburg, IN-Jason Jameson (Lawrenceburg, IN)
September 21-Atomic Speedway-Waverly, OH-Seth Daniels (Jackson, OH)
October 4-Mudlick Valley Raceway-Wallingford, KY-$5,000 to win
October 5-Mudlick Valley Raceway-Wallingford, KY-$10,000 to win
October 12-Richmond Raceway-Richmond, KY-$12,059 to win