WHAT TO WATCH FOR: World of Outlaws Prepare for Bayou Blast at The Rev
Madden, Erb, Sheppard, Dillard, and more Prepare for return to The Pelican State, March 11-12
MONROE, LA– March 7, 2022– For the first time since 2007, the World of Outlaws CASE Construction Equipment Late Models make their return to Louisiana for a trip to The Rev.
The two-night spectacular kicks off Friday, March 11, as The Most Powerful Late Models on the Planet battle in a 40-lap Feature, paying $10,000-to-win. Then, on Saturday, March 12, the Series superstars return to wage war in an epic $20,000-to-win, 60-lap finale.
One driver could end their trip to the bayou in style with a $30,000 payday if they sweep the weekend – and be the final driver in history to win a dirt race at the track as it will return to its original asphalt form after the weekend.
Several local divisions will join the World of Outlaws Late Models throughout the weekend. On Friday the CRUSA Late Models and the USRA Limited Modifieds join the event, while Saturday the 604 Crate Late Models and USRA Factory Stocks are on hand.
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If you can’t make it to the track, watch all the action live on DIRTVision – either online on with the DIRTVision App.
Here are some of the storylines to keep an eye on in Louisiana:
Top Dogs on The Hunt: Through six races, Chris Madden and Dennis Erb Jr. have emerged as early contenders for the 2022 World of Outlaws CASE Late Model championship.
Each driver scored a Series win at Volusia Speedway Park, and Madden leads the standings entering this weekend—38 points ahead of Erb.
Both drivers are also rolling into Louisiana with momentum. Madden found Victory Lane at his home track Cherokee Speedway last weekend, while Erb won the preliminary Feature at Clarksville Speedway’s Toilet Bowl Classic.
Madden has also found success on 3/8-mile tracks in the past, winning at Mississippi Thunder Speedway last May.
Rocketing to the Rev: For the second straight season, four-time and defending Series champion Brandon Sheppard failed to find Victory Lane at Volusia Speedway Park.
Despite his drought at The World’s Fastest Half-mile, “The Rocket Shepp” enters the weekend with more wins than any other driver in 2022.
Sheppard has six victories this season so far, including two at Vado Speedway—a similar 3/8-mile track.
In 2021, four of the New Berlin, IL driver’s eight wins came on tracks that size—adding 12 top-fives and 14 top-10s.
If Sheppard grabs a victory at The Rev, he’ll make history tying Josh Richards for most World of Outlaws wins all-time (78).
Hometown Thriller: Cade Dillard finally gets his chance to run a national touring series event in front of his home state fans.
The Robeline, LA driver, has already tasted Victory Lane at The Rev, winning two Mississippi State Championship Series events in 2020.
“The Thriller” is a multi-time World of Outlaws Feature winner, including two wins last season at Outagamie Speedway and Boone Speedway.
He’s also found success on 3/8-mile tracks in the past, winning an event at Vado Speedway in 2020. Dillard had three top-fives and four top-10s on tracks that size in 2021.
Rookie Battle: The chase for Rookie of the Year has two contenders fighting tooth and nail after leaving the Sunshine State.
Both Max Blair and Tanner English have traded the top spot in the first six races. The Centerville, PA driver holds the lead entering the Pelican State—10 points ahead of English and 86 points ahead of Gordy Gundaker.
Despite Blair and English getting the early jump, Kyle Hammer also turned heads at Volusia Speedway Park.
Hammer scored one top-five finish on the final night of DIRTcar Nationals and led 17 laps in a Feature earlier in the week before running into bad luck.
The Rev provides a level playing field for the rookie class, as none of the drivers have turned a lap at the Louisiana facility.
Man of Steel: Jonathan Davenport makes his return to World of Outlaws CASE Late Models competition this weekend at The Rev. If it’s anything like his last appearance, he’ll be the driver everyone is chasing.
“Superman” ended the 2021 Series campaign by sweeping both World Finals Features at The Dirt Track at Charlotte.
Davenport won three times with the World of Outlaws in 2021, including a $50,000 triumph at Cedar Lake Speedway’s USA Nationals. A win this weekend would give him 11 Series victories.
Smooth Return: Bobby Pierce will join Davenport on the list of drivers hoping to take home $30,000 at “The Rev” this weekend.
The “Smooth Operator” hasn’t been in action since January at the Wild West Shootout but, like Sheppard, had success at Vado Speedway.
Pierce didn’t finish outside the top-10 during the eight-race event and added three top-fives.
The Oakwood, IL driver won two World of Outlaws CASE Late Model Features in 2021—scoring a $20,000 win at the Illini 100 (Farmer City Raceway) and a $30,000 victory at the Hawkeye 100 (Boone Speedway).
WHEN AND WHERE
March 11-12, The Rev in Monroe, LA
ABOUT THE TRACK
The Rev is a 3/8-mile Red Clay Oval
Online – https://www.therevdirt.com
TRACK RECORDS
The Rev- 14.654 set by Jon Mitchell on September 18, 2020
On the Internet
World of Outlaws CASE Late Models Series
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Around the Turn: The Most Powerful Late Models on the Planet return to Cherokee Speedway in Gaffney, SC for the Rock Gault Memorial March 25-26. CLICK HERE for Tickets.
FEATURE WINNERS: (5 Drivers)
Rank- Driver- Hometown-Wins
- Dale McDowell, Chickamauga, GA- 2
- Ashton Winger, Hampton, GA-1
Brandon Overton, Evans, GA-1
Dennis Erb Jr., Carpentersville, IL-1
Chris Madden, Gray Court, SC-1
HEAT RACE WINNERS (16 Drivers)
Rank- Driver- Hometown-Wins
- Dale McDowell-Chickamauga, GA-6
- Chris Madden-Gray Court, SC-5
- Darrell Lanigan, Union, KY-2
Brandon Sheppard- New Berlin, IL-2
Brandon Overton, Evans, GA-2
Dennis Erb Jr., Carpentersville, IL-2
Ricky Thornton Jr., Chandler, AZ-2
Kyle Strickler, Mooresville, NC-2
Mike Marlar, Winfield, TN-2 - Devin Moran-Dresden, OH-1
Ashton Winger, Hampton, GA-1
Ross Robinson, Georgetown, DE-1
Kyle Hammer, Clinton, IL-1
Mark Whitener, Middleburg, FL-1
Frank Heckenast, Jr., Frankfort, IL-1
Max Blair, Centerville, PA-1
LAST CHANCE SHOWDOWN WINNERS (12 Drivers)
Rank- Driver- Hometown-Wins
- Max Blair, Centerville, PA-3
- Cade Dillard-Robeline, LA-2
Devin Moran, Dresden, OH-2 - Hudson O’Neal- Martinsville, IN-1
Logan Martin, Plains, MO-1
Tyler Bruening, Decorah, IA-1
Chris Simpson, Oxford, IA-1
Shane Clanton, Zebulon, GA-1
Spencer Hughes, Meridian, MS-1
Mike Norris, Sarver, PA-1
Chase Osterhoff, Kankakee, IL-1
Tyler Erb, New Waverly, TX-1
PODIUM FINISHES (11 Drivers)
Rank – Driver, Hometown – Podiums
- Dale McDowell, Chickamauga, GA-4
- Devin Moran, Dresden, OH-2
Dennis Erb Jr., Carpentersville, IL-2
Darrell Lanigan, Union, KY-2
Chris Madden, Gray Court, SC-2 - Kyle Larson, Elk Grove, CA-1
Brandon Overton, Evans, GA-1
Brandon Sheppard, New Berlin, IL-1
Ashton Winger, Hampton, GA-1
Chase Junghans, Manhattan, KS-1
Mike Marlar, Winfield, TN-1
FOX FACTORY HARD CHARGER (6 Drivers)
Rank – Driver, Hometown – H.C.
- Hudson O’Neal, Martinsville, IN-1
Brandon Sheppard, New Berlin, IL-1
Tanner English, Benton, KY-1
Max Blair, Centerville, PA-1
Gordy Gundaker, St. Charles, MO-1
Devin Moran, Dresden, OH-1
SLICK WOODY’S QUICK TIME Award (5 Drivers)
Rank – Driver, Hometown – QTs
- Chris Madden, Gray Court, SC-2
- Kyle Hammer, Clinton, IL-1
Dale McDowell, Chickamauga, GA-1
Brandon Overton, Evans, GA-1
Shane Clanton, Zebulon, GA-1
CASE FEATURE LAP LEADERS (8 Drivers)
Rank – Driver, Hometown – Laps Led
- Dale McDowell, Chickamauga, GA-65
- Dennis Erb Jr., Carpentersville, IL-39
Ashton Winger, Hampton, GA-39 - Chris Madden, Gray Court, SC-29
- Brandon Overton, Evans, GA-25
- Kyle Hammer, Clinton, IL-17
- Kyle Strickler, Mooresville, NC-15
- Brandon Sheppard, New Berlin, IL-1
2022 World of Outlaws Late Model Schedule & Winners
No./ Day, Date / Track / Location / Winner (Total Wins)
1. Thursday, Jan. 20 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Dale McDowell (1)
2. Friday, Jan. 21/Volusia Speedway Park/Barberville, FL/Ashton Winger (1)
3. Wednesday, Feb. 16/Volusia Speedway Park, Barberville, FL/Brandon Overton (1)
4. Thursday, Feb. 17/Volusia Speedway Park, Barberville, FL/Dale McDowell (2)
5. Friday, Feb. 18/Volusia Speedway Park, Barberville, FL/Dennis Erb Jr. (1)
6. Saturday, Feb. 19/Volusia Speedway Park, Barberville, FL/Chris Madden (1)
The World of Outlaws CASE Construction Equipment Late Model Series is brought to fans across the country by many important sponsors and partners, including: CASE Construction Equipment (Official Construction Equipment), DIRTVision (Official Live Broadcast Partner), Hoosier Racing Tire (Official Tire), iRacing (Official Online Racing Game), SIS Insurance (Official Insurance Provider) VP Racing Fuels (Official Racing Fuel); contingency sponsors include Arizona Sport Shirts/Gotta Race, ARP (Automotive Racing Products), Cometic Gasket, COMP Cams, Fox Factory (Hard Charger Award), MSD, Penske Racing Shocks, Quarter Master, Slick Woody’s (Quick Time Award), Swift Springs, and Wrisco–Wieland Metal Services (Exclusive Racing Aluminum); along with manufacturer sponsors, including Dirt Car Lift, Capital Race Cars, FIREBULL, Integra Shocks, Intercomp, K1 Race Gear, Racing Electronics, Reliable Painting, Rocket Chassis, and Sea Foam.
Founded in 1978, the World of Outlaws®, based in Concord, NC, is the premier national touring series for dirt track racing in North America, featuring the most powerful cars on dirt, the World of Outlaws NOS® Energy Drink Sprint Car Series and the World of Outlaws Late Model Series. Annually, the two series race nearly 140 times at tracks across the United States and Canada. CBS Sports Network is the official broadcast partner of the World of Outlaws. DIRTVision® also broadcasts World of Outlaws events over the Internet to fans around the world. Learn more about the World of Outlaws.
Sources: Mike Warren, World of Outlaws Late Model Series PR