9/17/2024
Iron-Man Late Model Series
Valvoline American Late Model Iron-Man Series Fueled by VP Racing Fuels Back in Action with 21st Annual Iron-Man Classic at Atomic Speedway
SOMERSET, KENTUCKY (September 17, 2024) – The Valvoline American Late Model Iron-Man Series Fueled by VP Racing Fuels will make its final appearance of the 2024 racing season at Atomic Speedway in Waverly, OH with the running of the 21st Annual Iron-Man Classic on Saturday September 21. The event will pay $5,000 to win and $500 to start.
The Valvoline American Late Model Iron-Man Series Fueled by VP Racing Fuels will be in competition at Atomic Speedway on Saturday September 21 in the 21st Annual Iron-Man Classic and will be featured in a full program of Todd Steel Buildings “Building Speed” Hot Laps, E-Z-GO Time Trials presented by Brucebilt Performance Parts, Heat Races, STAKT Products B-Mains, and the 40-lap, $5,000 to win/$500 to start 21st Annual Iron-Man Classic Valvoline A-Main feature event. Joining the Valvoline American Late Model Iron-Man Series Fueled by VP Racing Fuels in racing action at Atomic Speedway for the 21st Annual Iron-Man Classic on Saturday September 21 will be the track’s Kryptonite Race Cars Open Wheel Modifieds, C&M Racing Equipment Sport Mods, and Holdren Construction IMCA RaceSaver 305 Sprint Cars.
Activities at Atomic Speedway on Saturday September 21 will see the pit area open at 2:00 p.m., while the general admission area will open at 4:00 p.m. The driver’s meeting will be at 5:30 p.m., followed by practice and time trials at 6:00 p.m., with racing set to get underway at 7:00 p.m. For tickets and pre-sale tickets, visit: https://www.myracepass.com/tracks/3176/tickets/1414461.
The Valvoline American Late Model Iron-Man Series Fueled by VP Racing Fuels will sanction the Super Late Model portion of the event and the tire rule will be as follows: Fronts/Left Rear: Hoosier NLMT 2 and Hoosier NLMT 3; Right Rear: Hoosier NLMT 2, NLMT 3, and Hoosier NLMT 4 (there is no limit on the number of tires used; the droop rule will be in effect, along with the Unified Dirt Late Model Car Construction rules). The entry fee for this event is $50 and transponders for timing/scoring will be available for rent at the track. Any driver that does not transfer from a B-Main will receive $75 tow money.
This will be the third visit of the 2024 racing season for the Valvoline American Late Model Iron-Man Series Fueled by VP Racing Fuels to Atomic Speedway. Hudson O’Neal of Martinsville, IN won the tour’s previous event at the track back on June 1 over Adam Stricker of Batavia, OH, Rod Conley of Wheelersburg, OH, Rusty Schlenk of McClure, OH, and R.J. Conley of Wheelersburg, OH, while Nick Hoffman of Mooresville, NC would win at the track on July 20 over R.J. Conley of Wheelersburg, OH, Henry Hornsby III of Beckley, WV, Seth Daniels of Jackson, OH, and Caiden Black of New Concord, OH. Josh Rice of Crittenden, KY is the defending champion of the Iron-Man Classic event, winning the 2023 version of the race over Tyler Carpenter of Parkersburg, WV, Jesse Wisecarver of Zanesville, OH, Kirk Phillips of Ashland, KY, and R.J. Conley of Wheelersburg, OH.
Atomic Speedway is located at 2535 Blain Highway Waverly, OH 45690. The track is six miles south of Chillicothe off SR23, two miles out Blain Highway, halfway between Chillicothe and Waverly, OH. For more information about Atomic Speedway, please call (740) 703-9749 or visit the track’s webpage at www.atomicspeedway.net.
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.
Valvoline American Late Model Iron-Man Series Fueled by VP Racing Fuels 21st Annual Iron-Man Classic Feature Purse (40 laps): 1. $5,000, 2. $2,500, 3. $2,000, 4. $1,600, 5. $1,400, 6. $1,200, 7. $1,000, 8. $800, 9. $700, 10. $600, 11. $500, 12. $500, 13. $500, 14. $500, 15. $500, 16. $500, 17. $500, 18. $500, 19. $500, 20. $500, 21. $500, 22. $500.
Previous Iron-Man Classic Champions:
2004-Jackie Boggs-Grayson, KY
2005-Rainout
2006-Chris Combs-Isom, KY
2007-Chris Combs-Isom, KY
2008-Don O’Neal-Martinsville, IN
2009-Josh McGuire-Grayson, KY
2010-Shannon Thornsberry-Martin, KY
2011-Jackie Boggs-Grayson, KY
2012-Michael Chilton-Salvisa, KY
2013-Michael Chilton-Salvisa, KY
2014-Chris Madden-Gray Court, SC
2015-Michael Chilton-Salvisa, KY
2016-Zack Dohm-Cross Lanes, WV
2017-Tommy Kerr-Maryville, TN
2018-Michael Chilton-Salvisa, KY
2019-Ashton Winger-Hampton, GA
2020-Dale McDowell-Chickamauga, GA
2021-Hudson O’Neal-Martinsville, IN
2022-Michael Chilton-Salvisa, KY
2023-Josh Rice-Crittenden, KY
Valvoline American Late Model Iron-Man Series Fueled by VP Racing Fuels Point Standings (as of 9/14/24)
- Rusty Schlenk (McClure, OH)- 870
- Seth Daniels (Jackson, OH)- 736
- Ryan Missler (Bellevue, OH)- 693
- Rod Conley (Wheelersburg, OH)- 664
- Devin Shiels (Britton, MI)- 652
- Austin Lay (Walton, KY)- 563
- Rob Anderzack (Swanton, OH)- 548
- R.J. Conley (Wheelersburg, OH)- 502
- Gregg Haskell (Chatham, ONT, CAN)- 424
- Shane Bailey (Grayson, KY)- 408
- Billy Green (Walton, KY)- 407
- Josh Rice (Crittenden, KY)- 387
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-$5,000 to win
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
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.
