Billy Moyer Makes History with Summer Nationals Victory at Cedar Lake

| June 18, 2016
Photo by Jim Denhamer

Photo by Jim Denhamer

 

Bobby Pierce battles back from mechanical issues to finish fourth

NEW RICHMOND, Wis. – June 17, 2016 – Billy Moyer powered to victory lane at Cedar Lake Speedway on Friday night as he claimed his 91st career DIRTcar Summer Nationals victory and became the winningest driver in series history.

Moyer, of Batesville, Ark., was the class of the field, leading flag-to-flag from the pole. The 58-year-old hall of famer held off Jason Krohn, who battled past Jason Rauen near the midway point of the feature. Krohn, who finished second, tried to run down Moyer late but was unable to close the distance. He scored his best ever Summer Nationals performance. Chris Simpson battled forward to finish in third.

Bobby Pierce, the reigning Summer Nationals champion, claimed the win in the season opener at Kankakee County Speedway, but night two was not as easy. Mechanical issues sidelined him in his Heat race. After pulling down the backup, Pierce battled through the Last Chance Showdown to make the feature. Through the adversity of the night, he finished fourth.

The Summer Nationals returns to action Saturday for the conclusion of the double-header at Cedar Lake Speedway in New Richmond, Wis.

Follow the Summer Nationals and Summit Modified Nationals on Twitter at Twitter.com/SummerNationals or on Facebook at Facebook.com/SummerNationals. Stay up-to-date with the latest news from the series throughout the lead up and the summer on the series’ websites at TheHellTour.com and ModifiedNationals.com.

DIRTcar Summer Nationals Statistical Report; Cedar Lake Speedway, New Richmond, Wis.

A-Main: 1. Billy Moyer (Batesville, AR) ($5,000), 2. Jason Krohn (Slayton, MN), 3. Chris Simpson (Oxford, IA), 4. Bobby Pierce (Oakwood, IL), 5. Jimmy Mars (Menomonie, WI), 6. Jason Feger (Bloomington, IL), 7. Rodney Sanders (Happy, TX), 8. Nick Anvelink (Bonduel, WI), 9. Mike Marlar (Winfield, TN), 10. Bob Gardner (East Peoria, IL), 11. Jordan Yaggy (Rochester, MN), 12. Mike Mullen (Suamico, WI), 13. Ricky Thornton Jr (Chandler, AZ), 14. Ryan Unzicker (El Paso, IL), 15. Lance Matthees (Winona, MN), 16. Allen Murray (San Antonio, TX), 17. Gordy Gundaker (St Charles, MO), 18. Brent Larson (Lake Elmo, MN), 19. Jason Rauen (Farley, IA), 20. Mike Spatola (Manhattan, IL), 21. Mike Fryer (Freeport, IL), 22. AJ Diemel (Elk Mound, WI), 23. Timothy Culp (Sheridan, AR), 24. Rodney Melvin (Benton, IL)

2016 DIRTcar Summer Nationals Schedule

Date Day Track Winners
Northern Kickoff
June 15 Wednesday Brownstown Speedway Rain/Cancelled
June 16 Thursday Kankakee Co. Speedway Bobby Pierce
June 17 Friday Cedar Lake Speedway Billy Moyer
June 18 Saturday Cedar Lake Speedway
June 19 Sunday Wilmot Speedway
Heartland Tour
June 20 Monday OFF
June 21 Tuesday Jacksonville Speedway
June 22 Wednesday Farley Speedway
June 23 Thursday Spoon River Speedway
June 24 Friday Tri-City Speedway
June 25 Saturday Fairbury Speedway
June 26 Sunday Tri-State Speedway
Southern Tour
June 27 Monday OFF
June 28 Tuesday Clarksville Speedway
June 29 Wednesday Belle Clair Speedway
June 30 Thursday Springfield Raceway
July 1 Friday Fayette Co. Speedway
July 2 Saturday Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55
July 3 Sunday Lincoln Speedway
Independence Week
July 4 Monday LaSalle Speedway
July 5 Tuesday Daugherty Speedway
July 6 Wednesday Peoria Speedway
July 7 Thursday Macon Speedway
July 8 Friday Farmer City Speedway
July 9 Saturday Highland Speedway
July 10 Sunday Quincy Raceways
Champions Week
July 11 Monday OFF
July 12 Tuesday Plymouth Speedway
July 13 Wednesday Shadyhill Speedway
July 14 Thursday Merritt Speedway
July 15 Friday Oakshade Raceway
July 16 Saturday Oakshade Raceway

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