2017 Rumble on the Gumbo

Week In Late Models: Four Winners In Two Nights Of Rumbling

Week In Late Models: Four Winners In Two Nights Of Rumbling

Two divisions and two nights of racing produced four different winners, including last year's NeSmith champion Cory Hedgecock.

Apr 13, 2017 by Dan Beaver
Week In Late Models: Four Winners In Two Nights Of Rumbling
The Rumble on the Gumbo became the first live-streaming event on FloRacing.com this past weekend, and the stars of the NeSmith Dirt Late Model and the Mississippi State Championship Challenge Series put on a great show. Two divisions and two nights of racing produced four different winners, including a victory from last year's NeSmith champion, Cory Hedgecock.

Tim McCreadie grabbed his second Lucas Oil Dirt Late Model Series win of the season, despite losing track of just how many laps he had run.

April 7

Rumble on the Gumbo Night 1, NeSmith
Greenville Speedway, Greenville, MS
Who Won: Greg Fore
Major Story: Fore picked up the lead when rookie Grant Garrison broke three laps from the end of the 40-lapper.
Results

Rumble on the Gumbo Night 1, MSCCS
Greenville Speedway, Greenville, MS
Who Won: Chad Thrash
Major Story: Three was the operative number Friday night. Thrash also took the lead of the Mississippi State Championship Challenge Series portion of the Rumble on the Gumbo with three laps remaining.
Results

April 8

Bad Boy 98, Lucas Oil Dirt Late Model Series
Batesville Speedway, Locust Grove, AR
Who Won: Tim McCreadie
Major Story: McCreadie led all 98 laps on his way to Victory Lane, but he had to survive a three-lap shootout with Scott Bloomquist at the end.
Results

Rumble on the Gumbo Finale, NeSmith
Greenville Speedway, Greenville, MS
Who Won: Cory Hedgecock
Major Story: Hedgecock defended his 2016 Rumble on the Gumbo crown with Saturday's night victory and pocketed $2,500.
Results

Rumble on the Gumbo Finale, MSCCS
Greenville Speedway, Greenville, MS
Who Won: Shane Stephens
Major Story: Stephens won the Rumble by nearly one second over runner-up Brian Rickman. Stephens had to make his way through the B-Main to even start.
Results


Aaron's King of the Commonwealth, Ultimate Super Late Model Series
Virginia Motor Speedway, Jamaica, VA
Who Won: Brandon Overton
Major Story: Overton beat a stellar field that included second-place Dale McDowell and Mike Marlar en route to a straightaway margin of victory and a payday of $20,000.
Results

This Week

The World of Outlaws Late Model and Lucas Oil Dirt Late Model Series both take the week off, but several other sanctions will run. 

April 14-15: Midwest Late Model Racing Association, Lucas Oil Speedway, Wheatland, MO.
April 14: Corn Belt Clash, Davenport Speedway, Davenport, IA
April 15: Corn Belt Clash, 34 Raceway, West Burlington, IA ($10,000 to win), combination race with MARS West.