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Simpson
Solid During Dairyland Showdown at MTS
(May
8, 2022) Following the rain-out of the scheduled Lucas
Oil MLRA Series races in Missouri on May 6-7, the Chad Simpson
Racing team ventured north to Mississippi Thunder Speedway in
Fountain City, Wisconsin for the final two nights of the 'Dairyland
Showdown.' On Friday evening a $10,000 to win prelim, Chad Simpson
knocked down the third quickest lap in Group A during World of
Outlaws Case Construction Late Model Series qualifying before
securing a victory in his heat race. After drawing the third starting
spot in the 40-lap feature, Chad wound up slipping back to finish
eleventh in the final rundown.
At MTS on Saturday night, a whopping $50,000 top prize was up
for grabs in the 'Dairyland Showdown' grand finale. Chad placed
fifth in his loaded heat race prior to earning the second transfer
spot through his B-Main. The Mount Vernon, Iowa ace then steered
past seven competitors during the 75-lap headliner to leave the
Badger State facility with a solid twelfth place effort. Complete
results from both WOOLMS programs can be found online at www.woolms.com.
(Highside Race Shots)
Chad Simpson Runner-Up
in Wheatland Finale!
(April
24, 2022) Next up for the #25 team was a trip to the
pristine Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, Missouri on April 22-23
for a pair of Lucas Oil MLRA Series programs. In the $5,000 to
win 'MLRA Spring Nationals' opener on Friday night, Chad Simpson
ran third in his heat race prior to winding up twelfth in the
40-lap main event. At Wheatland on Saturday evening in the $7,000
to win finale, Chad won his heat race before advancing up to an
impressive runner-up effort in the 40-lapper, as he trailed only
victor Payton Looney at the checkered flag! Full results from
both 'MLRA Spring Nationals' throwdowns can be accessed online
by clicking on www.mlraracing.com.
(Fast Track Photos)
Simpson Lands on Podium
in Lid Lifting Weekend
(April
10, 2022) The Chad Simpson Racing team lifted the lid
to their 2022 racing season on April 8-9 in a doubleheader dubbed
as the 'Heartland Hustle' at 81 Speedway in Park City, Kansas.
The opening two events on the Lucas Oil MLRA Series slate started
with a $5,000 to win opener on Friday night. Chad Simpson timed
in second quickest in Group A during qualifying, ran second in
his heat race, and later wound up ninth in the final rundown of
the 30-lap season opener.
On Saturday evening in the finale, which boasted a $7,000 payday,
Chad secured a victory in his heat race before landing on the
podium following 35 green flag circuits in the headliner. The
Mount Vernon, Iowa standout crossed the finish line third behind
only race winner Johnny Scott and runner-up Gordy Gundaker! Complete
results from both weekend battles in the "Sunflower State"
can be located online at www.mlraracing.com.
(Mike Ruefer Photo)
Chad Simpson Invades
Granite City for Season Finale
(October
17, 2021) Following a rain-out on Friday night, the Lucas
Oil MLRA Series wrapped up their 2021 campaign on Saturday evening,
October 16 at Tri-City Speedway in Granite City, Illinois. The
show last night at the St. Louis-area oval drew a 25 car field
to vie for the $7,000 paycheck. Chad Simpson stopped the clock
eighth quickest overall during the qualifying session before running
second in his stacked heat race. After rolling off from the inside
of the third row in the 40-lap feature, Chad unfortunately went
for a spin during the contest and eventually landed in the eighteenth
finishing position. Full results from Chad's 2021 season finale
at Tri-City Speedway can be viewed online at www.mlraracing.com.
Simpson Climbs to Ninth
in Harvest Hustle Opener
(October
3, 2021) Chad Simpson Racing invaded Sycamore Speedway
in Maple Park, Illinois on October 1-2 for a pair of Lucas Oil
MLRA Series shootouts known as the 'Harvest Hustle.' In Friday's
$7,000 to win weekend opener, Chad Simpson stopped the clock fifth
fastest in Group A during time trials prior to placing fifth in
his stacked heat race. Following a B-Main triumph, Chad drove
past eight competitors during the 50-lap headliner en route to
a solid ninth place performance. Saturday's $5,000 to win weekend
finale was then unfortunately washed out by heavy rain showers.
Complete results from Sycamore Speedway can be located online
at www.mlraracing.com.
Chad Simpson Makes Last
Minute Dubuque Visit
(September 24, 2021) Mount Vernon,
Iowa ace Chad Simpson made a last minute decision to compete on
Thursday night, September 23 at Dubuque Speedway in Dubuque, Iowa.
Piloting Dave Webster's #44w machine, Chad timed in tenth fastest
in Group B during the qualifying session prior to securing a victory
in his heat race. After rolling off from the outside of the sixth
row in the $3,000 to win Hoker Trucking Series main event, Chad
unfortunately ran into issues during the 30-lapper and was officially
scored in the twentieth finishing position. Complete results from
last evening at Dubuque can be accessed online at www.slmrseries.com.
Simpson & Moring
Nab Top Ten in Knoxville Nationals!
(September
19, 2021) Next up on the racing calendar for the Moring
Motorsports team was a visit to the historic Knoxville Raceway
from September 16-18 for the 17th edition of the 'Lucas Oil Late
Model Knoxville Nationals.' The three-day crown jewel extravaganza
at the Knoxville, Iowa speedplant started with a pair of preliminary
programs - each of which boasted a $7,000 winner's check. Chad
Simpson placed second in his loaded heat race during Thursday's
opener prior to advancing up to ninth in the 25-lap feature. In
the Hawkeye State on Friday evening, Chad once again ran second
in his heat race, but ran into issues during the 25-lapper that
dropped him to twenty-third in the final rundown.
At the 1/2-mile oval on Saturday, all eyes were focused on the
conclusion of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series biggie, as
a whopping $50,000 paycheck was up for grabs. By virtue of racking
up the fourteenth highest point total during preliminary action,
Chad rolled off from the outside of the seventh row in the 100-lap
headliner. During the course of the 'Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville
Nationals,' the Mount Vernon, Iowa ace moved past four competitors
on his way to a respectable tenth place effort. Complete results
from Knoxville Raceway can be accessed online by visiting www.lucasdirt.com.
Chad Simpson Improves
to Eleventh in 50th World 100
(September
12, 2021) The Chad Simpson Racing team found themselves
in the pit area at the famed Eldora Speedway from September 8-11
to compete in double 'World 100s,' which kicked off on Wednesday
evening at the storied Rossburg, Ohio facility with a pair of
Twin 25 prelims for the 51st edition of the "Granddaddy of
Them All." Chad Simpson ran sixth in his heat race, second
in his B-Main, and eighteenth in his $10,000 to win feature event.
At Eldora on Thursday in the $54,000 to win 'World 100,' Chad
unfortunately was not able to transfer into the 100-lapper after
finishing seventh in his stacked heat race and fifth in his B-Main.
Another pair of $10,000 to win Twin 25s then started the 50th
Annual 'World 100' on Friday night at the "Big E." Chad
placed seventh in his heat race, third in his B-Main, and thirteenth
in his 25-lap sprint. The busy week then concluded with another
'World 100,' which boasted a $53,000 payday. The Mount Vernon,
Iowa ace ran seventh in his heat race and fifth in his B-Main
prior to securing a victory in the B-Scramble. Despite suffering
a flat right rear tire on lap 45 in the crown jewel headliner,
Chad was still able to improve seventeen positions en route to
a steady eleventh place performance. Complete results from the
entire week in the Buckeye State can be viewed online at www.eldoraspeedway.com.
(Todd Healy Photo)
Engine Woes Sideline
Simpson in Quad Cities 150...
(August
27, 2021) Chad Simpson Racing invaded Davenport Speedway
in Davenport, Iowa to compete in the inaugural running of the
'Quad Cities 150.' Things kicked off on Thursday night, August
26 on the 1/4-mile oval with a $10,000 to win World of Outlaws
Morton Buildings Late Model Series program. Chad Simpson knocked
down the twelfth quickest lap in Group A during the qualifying
session prior to grabbing the fourth and final transfer spot through
his stacked heat race. Unfortunately, terminal engine woes dropped
him to a disappointing twenty-fourth place finish in the 40-lap
opener and forced Chad to scratch from the remainder of the three-race
weekend. Complete results from the entire 'Quad Cities 150' can
be viewed online at www.woolms.com.
Simpson Nabs Top Tens
in SLMR Action in Iowa
(August
21, 2021) Once again piloting a #93 entry for Jay Johnson,
Chad Simpson entered a pair of Hoker Trucking Series showdowns
in the Hawkeye State on August 19-20. On Thursday night in a $3,000
to win program at C.J. Speedway in Columbus Junction, Iowa, Chad
ran second in his heat race and later drove past six competitors
during the 30-lap feature to land in the seventh finishing position.
At West Liberty Raceway in West Liberty, Iowa on Friday evening,
Chad placed third in heat race action, but was once again able
to move forward in the $5,000 to win feature to nab a solid sixth
place effort. Full results from both of these SLMR races can be
accessed online at www.slmrseries.com.
(Mike Ruefer Photo)
Chad Simpson Lands on
Podium in Lake Ozark Stop!
(August
15, 2021) Chad Simpson Racing invaded Lake Ozark Speedway
in Eldon, Missouri on Saturday evening, August 14. The Lucas Oil
MLRA Series rolled into town to preside over the 'Battle at the
Beach,' which boasted a $7,000 winner's check. Chad Simpson stopped
the clock third fastest overall during the qualifying session
before securing a victory in heat race action. the Mount Vernon,
Iowa ace then started third on the grid in the 40-lap feature
event and eventually brought home a stellar third place podium
performance behind only victor Payton Looney and runner-up Billy
Moyer! Full results from last night's stop to Lake Ozark Speedway
can be viewed online at www.mlraracing.com.
(Mike Musslin Photo)

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