10/5/2024
Iron-Man Late Model Series
Josh Rice Finds Victory Lane in Fall 40 for Valvoline American Late Model Iron-Man Series Fueled by VP Racing Fuels at Mudlick Valley Raceway
WALLINGFORD, KENTUCKY (October 5, 2024)– The Valvoline American Late Model Iron-Man Series Fueled by VP Racing Fuels would conclude its weekend doubleheader of racing action at Mudlick Valley Raceway in Wallingford, KY on Saturday evening with the 2nd Annual Fall 40 presented by Green Tree Forestry, Story Realty, and Big Blue Outdoors and Josh Rice of Crittenden, KY would take the lead on lap twenty and would drive on to the $10,000 victory.
The win by the 26-year-old Rice was his second of the season with the series at Mudlick Valley Raceway, third of the season with the tour overall, and his sixteenth series victory. Rice would drive the Rick Jones owned Rocket Chassis powered by a Jay Dickens Race Engine with sponsorship from Sunesis Holdings, MC Tank Transportation, Extreme Sportswear, Rice Excavating and Plumbing, Chain Locker, Air Max Heating and Cooling, Grease Monkey Princess, Schaeffer’s Oil, and Sunoco Race Fuels.
Derek Fisher would grab the race lead at the start of the 2nd Annual Fall 40 Valvoline A-Main event, with Josh Rice, Kenneth Howell, Ryan Missler, and Seth Daniels in pursuit. The first of five caution flags would fly on lap three when Kirk Phillips would slow on the backchute and be pushed to the infield, done for the race. The restart would see the first four positions stay the same, while Clint Keenan would take fifth from Daniels. Keenan would continue to charge at this point, taking fourth from Missile on lap five and bringing Carpenter along into the fifth position. Missler and Carpenter would work past Keenan on lap seven, while the caution would fly again one tour later on lap eight for a tangle between Avery Taylor and R.J. Conley in turn three. The restart would see Fisher would maintain the race lead, with Rice, Howell, Missler, and Keenan would be second through fifth. At this point, Jason Jameson, who started 12th, would make his way into fifth on lap nine, while the caution waved on lap ten for a multi-car incident exiting turn four, with all drivers able to continue. Fisher, Rice, and Howell would maintain the top three spots the restart, while Jameson would go past Missler for fourth and one lap later on lap twelve, Jameson would get Howell for third, while Carpenter grabbed fifth from Missler. Nicky Pennington would draw the next caution when he would slow on the backchute. The restart would not see a full lap completed as debris would be spotted on the track in turn four to slow the action for the final time in the event. For what would be the final restart, Fisher, Rice, and Jameson would run first through third, while Carpenter would take fourth from Missler. Carpenter would mount a charge on Jameson and take the third position on lap eighteen. Rice would begin to challenge Fisher for the top spot at this point and would make his move for the lead with a slidejob pass in turn one on lap twenty. Rice would begin to distance himself from Fisher at this point, while Carpenter would close a bit. Rice would continue to slowly pull away and begin lapping slower traffic on lap twenty-nine. Kenneth Howell would take fourth from Jameson on lap thirty-five, but Rice would go unchallenged the remainder of the way and see the checkered flag first, with Fisher and Carpenter completing the podium. Jameson would make a turn-four last lap pass of Howell to finish fourth, with Howell fifth. The remainder of the top ten finishers would be Missler, Rod Conley, Luke Morey, nineteenth starting Rusty Schlenk, and Seth Daniels.
The next event for the Valvoline American Late Model Iron-Man Series Fueled by VP Racing Fuels will be Saturday October 12 at Richmond Raceway in Richmond, KY for the 37th Annual Paul “Butterball” Wooldridge Memorial, paying $12,059 to win and $1,200 to start. This event will be co-sanctioned with the Ultimate Heart of America Super Late Model Series and will the final event of the 2024 season for both series.
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 2nd Annual Fall 40 presented by Green Tree Forestry, Story Realty, and Big Blue Outdoors at Mudlick Valley Raceway on Saturday October 5, 2024
- Josh Rice-Crittenden, Ky.
- Derek Fisher-Olympia, Ky.
- Freddie Carpenter-Parkersburg, West Va.
- Jason Jameson-Lawrenceburg, Ind.
- Kenneth Howell-Inez, Ky.
- Ryan Missler-Bellevue, Ohio
- Rod Conley-Wheelersburg, Ohio
- Luke Morey-Denver, N.C.
- Rusty Schlenk-McClure, Ohio
- Seth Daniels-Jackson, Ohio
- Austin Lay-Walton, Ky.
- Devin Shiels-Britton, Mich.
- Henry Hornsby III-Beckley, West Va.
- Clint Keenan-Pataskala, Ohio
- Jeff Babcock-Wayne, Ohio
- Rob Anderzack-Swanton, Ohio
- Billy Green-Walton, Ky.
- Shannon Thornsberry-Martin, Ky.
- Nicky Pennington-Morehead, Ky.
- Tim Dohm-Cross Lanes, West Va.
- Kenny Christy-Vanceburg, Ky.
- Avery Taylor-Sunshine, Ky.
- R.J. Conley-Wheelersburg, Ohio
- Larry Martin, Jr.-Maysville, Ky.
- Kirk Phillips-Ashland, Ky.
Time of Race: 40 minutes, 47 seconds
Margin of Victory: 5.608 seconds
Yellow Flags: Five (lap 3, 8, 10, 15, 15 restart)
Red Flags: None
Lap Leaders: Derek Fisher 1-19, Josh Rice 20-40
Entries: 30
Provisionals: R.J. Conley and Billy Green (series); Avery Taylor, Nicky Pennington, Larry Martin, Jr.
Emergency Provisionals: None
E-Z-GO Time Trials presented by Brucebilt Performance Parts Top Qualifier ($50 product certificate): Josh Rice 14.053 seconds
SFP Performance Systems Hard Charger Award ($100 product certificate): Rusty Schlenk (started 19th-finished 9th-advanced 10 positions)
SFP Performance Systems Hard Luck Award ($100 product certificate): Kirk Phillips
Deatherage Racing Opticians Middleman Award ($50 product certificate to the 11th place finisher): Austin Lay
Brucebilt Performance Parts Youngest Driver/Highest Finisher ($25 product certificate): Luke Morey
Octane Custom Trailers Move of the Race (free entry fee at next event): Josh Rice
CNR Racing 5th Place Finisher ($50 product certificate): Kenneth Howell
CNR Spoiler Challenge Leader: Rusty Schlenk
VP Racing Fuels Makin’ Power Heat Race One Finish (8 laps/top 5 transfer): Josh Rice, Kenneth Howell, Henry Hornsby III, Rod Conley, Kenny Christy, Kirk Phillips, Jeff Babcock, Justin Cooper, Larry Martin, Jr., Jesse Puckett, Jr.
FLORacing Heat Race Two Finish (8 laps/top 5 transfer): Derek Fisher, Freddie Carpenter, Clint Kennan, Rob Anderzack, Shannon Thornsberry, Rusty Schlenk, Avery Taylor, Billy Green, Jacob Stuhr, R.J. Conley
Jim and Nancy Viox Heat Race Three Finish (8 laps/top 5 transfer): Seth Daniels, Ryan Missler, Tim Dohm, Jason Jameson, Luke Morey, Austin Lay, Devin Shiels, Nicky Pennington, P.J. Simpson, Shawn Martin
STAKT Products B-Main One Finish (8 laps/top 5 transfer): Kirk Phillips, Jeff Babcock, Devin Shiels, Rusty Schlenk, Austin Lay, Justin Cooper, Billy Green, Shawn Martin, P.J Simpson, Jacob Stuhr, R.J. Conley, Nicky Pennington (DNS-Avery Taylor, Larry Martin, Jr., Jesse Puckett, Jr.)
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-Freddie Carpenter (Parkersburg, WV)
October 5-Mudlick Valley Raceway-Wallingford, KY-Josh Rice (Crittenden, KY)
October 12-Richmond Raceway-Richmond, KY-$12,059 to win
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