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Jason Shank
FRANKLIN, Penn. (June 13) - Robbie Blair made a name for himself in northwestern PA and he showed why as he lead the final 36 laps of the O'Reilly All Star Late Model Series sanctioned 'Cranberry Pennzoil 40' at Tri-City Speedway in Franklin, PA. Blair took the lead from series points leader Boom Briggs on the fourth circuit and cruised to his first career ASLMS win.
Ron Davies and Boom Briggs led the 24-car field to the green flag with Briggs jumping out to the early lead. An absolutely fantastic start for the seventh starting Blair as he worked his way to the bumper of the race leader Briggs by the third lap and pulled along side the ASLMS point leader to take the lead on lap four before Max Blair spun in turn two to bring out the first of two cautions.
When racing resumed, Blair and his Specialty Products, Bossards Auto, MWB Decals 25th Anniversary Rocket Chassis continued to lead as ninth place starting David Scott, subbing for the injured Bill Henry, raced his way up to the top-five and was challenging Boom for the second spot by lap ten. The 'Slow Ride', Scott, Briggs, and Ron Davies battled for the second spot. Davies took claim of the second position while Boom and Scott continued to battle for third. Blair started to pull away from Davies as the second caution was thrown on lap 16 for Rod Conley's spinning mount after making contact with Dutch Davies on the front stretch.
It was again Blair leading the field to the green as Scott made his move on Davies to take the second position. Davies didn't let Scott get away as Ron made his way back around Scott on lap 24. A few circuits later it was World of Outlaws Late Model Series regular, Chub Frank joining the party as he now battled with Davies and Scott. Both Frank and Scott were able to get by Davies as Ron began to fade.
With ten laps remaining, Blair still held the point while Briggs and Dave Hess Jr., we now pressuring Davies for the fourth spot. Both Boom and Hess Jr., were able to get by Davies as Blair took the checkered flag for his first ever O'Reilly All Star Late Model Series win followed by Scott in second, Frank, Briggs, and Hess in fifth. Franklin, PA's Matt Lux came home sixth as Ron Davies faded to seventh with Mike Knight, Jared Miley, and Rod Conley rounding out the top 10.
'Cranberry Pennzoil 40' Summary
June 14, 2009 Tri-City Speedway
Official O'Reilly All Star Late Model Series
'Cranberry Pennzoil 40' (40 Laps):
1. Robbie Blair
2. David Scott
3. Chub Frank
4. Rick Briggs
5. Dave Hess Jr.
6. Matt Lux
7. Ron Davies
8. Mike Knight
9. Jared Miley
10. Rod Conley
11. Russell King
12. Jared Hawkins
13. Darrell Bossard
14. Wally Fox
15. Brent Rhebergen
16. Alex Ferree
17. Mickey Wright
18. Dutch Davies
19. Coleby Frye
20. Kyle Zimmerman
21. Derek Frank
22. Bryan Salisbury
23. Max Blair
24. Carl McKinney
O'Reilly All Star Late Models SPEEDWRAPZ Time Trials
37 Jared Hawkins 18.614
40 Dutch Davies 18.757
1* Chub Frank 18.775
71D Rob Davies 18.794
W11 Robbie Blair 18.832
07R Brent Rhebergen 18.842
99B Boom Briggs 18.873
H1 Jared Miley 19.050
4 Alex Ferree 19.120
56K Russell King 19.132
71R Rod Conley 19.151
21* David Scott 19.169
9K Mike Knight 19.268
22B Darrell Bossard 19.345
M1 Mickey Wright 19.517
44 Dave Hess Jr. 19.739
F1 Coleby Frye 19.914
90 Wally Fox 20.101
Z17 Kyle Zimmerman 20.487
111 Max Blair 20.524
26 Brian Salisbury 20.559
16* Dereck Frank 20.975
21L Carl McKinney NT
21 Matt Lux NT
O'Reilly All Star Late Model Series Heat 1
71D Ron Davies, 40 Dutch Davies, 99B Boom Briggs, 37 Jared Hawkins, 21* David Scott, 07R Brent Rhebergen, 4 Alex Ferree, 56K Russell King, 71R Rod Conley, 22B Darrell Bossard, Z17 Kyle Zimmerman, 111 Max Blair
O'Reilly All Star Late Model Series Heat 2
W11 Robbie Blair, H1 Jared Miley, M1 Mickey Wright, 1* Chub Frank, F1 Coleby Frye, 21 Matt Lux, 9K Mike Knight, 44 Dave Hess Jr., 90 Wally Fox, 26 Brian Salisbury, 16* Dereck Frank, 21L Carl McKinney
2009 O'Reilly All Star Late Model Series Point Standings as of June 14, 2009
1. 99B - Boom Briggs 1470
2. W11 - Rob Blair 1434
3. H1 - Jared Miley 1400
4. 71R - Rod Conley 1378
5. F1 - Coleby Frye 1352
6. 37 - Jared Hawkins 1284
7. 44 - Dave Hess Jr. 1200
8. 9K - Mike Knight 1186
9. 21 - Matt Lux 678
10. 1 - Duane Chamberlain 649
Upcoming Schedule
June 20 - Tyler County Speedway - Middlebourne, WV - $5000
July 3 - Central Pennsylvania Speedway - Clearfield, PA - $10000
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