July 25
Lincoln Speedway,
Lincoln, IL
Sanction: DIRTcar Summer Nationals (Graue Chevrolet Showdown) - $5,000
Information provided by: Brendon Bauman, staff and series reports (last updated July 26, 10:41 am)
One more thing: Shirley adds Lincoln makeup win
Graue Chevrolet Showdown
- Brian Shirley
- Brandon Sheppard
- Billy Moyer
- Bobby Pierce
- Frank Heckenast Jr.
- Shannon Babb
- Bob Gardner
- Paul Stubber
- Chuck Hummer
- Dennis Erb Jr.
- Jimmy Miller
- Kyle Bronson
- Cody Maguire
- Tanner English
- Brent Larson
- Rusty Schlenk
- Rusty Griffaw
- Jeff Roth
- Mark Burgtorf
- Jason Feger
- Mike Glasscock
- Rickey Frankel
Brian Shirley's 26th series victory puts him fifth on the all-time list.
What won the race: Capping his DIRTcar Summer Nationals championship season with one final victory, Brian Shirley of Chatham, Ill., led all 24 laps of the completion of June 30's rained out event at Lincoln Speedway. Shirley, the leader when rain hit after 16 laps last month, earned $5,000 for his seventh series victory of 2019 and 26th of his career.
Key notes: Shirley's 26th series victory breaks a tie with Bobby Pierce and puts Shirley fifth in all-time series victories. ... Kyle Bronson had a turn-four rollover accident just after the race restarted; he was OK. ... Dennis Erb Jr. was part of two early cautions and retired. ... Seven cars finished on the lead lap. ... Thirteen drivers returned to complete the non-points event (all races after the originally schedule Oakshade Raceway finale are non-points races). ... Shirley led the field back to green followed by Brandon Sheppard, Billy Moyer, Shannon Babb, Dennis Erb Jr., Kyle Bronson, Frank Heckenast Jr., Bobby Pierce, Paul Stubber, Bob Gardner, Cody Maguire, Chuck Hummer and Jimmy Miller. ... Original feature starters who didn’t return: Tanner English, Brent Larson, Rusty Schlenk, Rusty Griffaw, Jeff Roth, Mark Burgtorf, Jason Feger, Mike Glasscock and Rickey Frankel.
On the move: Bobby Pierce of Oakwood, Ill., started 14th and finished fourth.
Winner's sponsors: Shirley’s Bob Cullen Racing Rocket Chassis is powered by an Andy Durham Racing Engine and sponsored by Thomason Express, Cheap Cars, KBX Graphix, Kid’s Castle Learning Center, Skateland South, Jayco Construction, Kim's Autobody, Vallejo and Popejoy.
Points chase: Brian Shirley won the DIRTcar Summer Nationals title over Bobby Pierce.
Current weather: Sunny, 76°F
Car count: 27
Fast qualifier: Brandon Sheppard
Time: 13.303 seconds
Polesitter: Brian Shirley
Heat race winners: Jason Feger, Brian Shirley, Billy Moyer
Editor's note: Results and race details are unofficial.