Rain finally held off in the middle of the country long enough to allow the late model drivers to get some laps in the books. 

More than half a dozen different drivers visited Victory Lane in the notable touring divisions, including Shane Clanton and Brandon Sheppard in the World of Outlaws plus Scott Bloomquist and Jimmy Owens in the Lucas Oil Dirt Late Model Series. This shook up the FloRacing Late Model Power Rankings and gave the fans of those drivers a chance to lay claim to superiority.

Perhaps the most interesting storyline this week bridged two series. Brandon Overton overtook Dale McDowell in traffic to win a Southern All Star Series race at the Talladega Short Track in Estaboga, AL, on Saturday. When the pair clashed the next night, it was McDowell prevailing over Overton. In Victory Lane, McDowell proclaimed it was proof the world was a globe because what goes around comes around. 

Last Week

5/4: Schaeffer Spring Nationals

Smoky Mountain Speedway, Maryville, TN

Who Won: Rained out
Major Story: This race was not rescheduled.

5/5: World of Outlaws Late Model Series

Cherokee Speedway, Gaffney, SC

Who Won: Shane Clanton
Major Story: Clanton took the lead from the outside pole, but points leader Brandon Sheppard closed to within 0.339 seconds at the end. Clanton entered this race 21st in the FloSports Late Model Power Rankings and advanced to 18th on the grid.
Results | Recap

5/5: NeSmith Late Model Series

Talladega Short Track, Eastaboga, AL

Who Won: Rain
Major Story: This race was not rescheduled.

5/6: World of Outlaws Late Model Series

Fayetteville Motor Speedway, Fayetteville, NC

Who Won: Brandon Sheppard
Major Story: Sheppard closed out a near-perfect weekend with his win at Fayetteville. He finished second at Cherokee Speedway the previous night.
Results

5/6: Lucas Oil Dirt Late Model Series

Florence Speedway, Union, KY

Who Won: Scott Bloomquist
Major Story: Bloomquist won the Ralph Latham Memorial for the second straight year and the fourth time in his career by leading all 60 laps.
Results

5/6: NeSmith Late Model Series

Talladega Short Track, Eastaboga, AL

Who Won: Cory Hedgecock
Major Story: When pole sitter Ashton Winger and fourth-place starter Jason Hiett tangled, Cory Hedgecock pounced and cruised to a win at Talladega Short Track. Ahnna Parkhurst finished 14th.
Results

5/6: Southern All Star Series

Talladega Short Track, Eastaboga, AL

Who Won: Brandon Overton
Major Story: Overton went low as Dale McDowell went high in traffic at the Talladega Short Track. Overton prevailed.
Results

5/6: Ultimate Late Model Series

Dixie Speedway, Woodstock, GA

Who Won: Rain
Major Story: This race was not rescheduled.
 

5/7: Lucas Oil Dirt Late Model Series

Tazewell Speedway, Tazewell, TN

Who Won: Jimmy Owens
Major Story: Owens became the 10th different winner in the Lucas Oil Dirt Late Model Series this year by leading flag to flag at Tazewell. This race was originally scheduled for May 7.

Results | Recap

5/7: Ultimate Late Model Series

Rome Speedway, Rome, GA

Who Won: Dale McDowell
Major Story: McDowell was chased down in traffic by Overton in an all star race at the Talladega Short Track on Saturday. He got his revenge one night later at Rome.
Results | Recap

This Week (May 11-18)

5/13: World of Outlaws, Smoky Mountain Speedway, Maryville, TN
5/14: World of Outlaws, Duck River Raceway Park, Wheel, TN
5/14: Deery Bros. Summer Series, Quad City Speedway, East Moline, IL
5/18: Lucas Oil Dirt Late Model Series, La Salle Speedway, La Salle, IL