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TJR makes all three Knoxville Nationals features

Tony Jackson Jr. returned behind the wheel of his Willard Quarries No. 56 Late Model on Thursday afternoon at Knoxville Raceway (Knoxville, Iowa) as the 17th annual Knoxville Nationals presented by Brandt got underway. Drawing 48 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series (LOLMDS) entries, Jackson Jr. secured his spot into the $7,000-to-win preliminary feature with the third-and-final transfer spot in his heat race. Losing four positions in the 25-lap affair, Tony recorded an 18th-place outing.

For another round of preliminary features on Friday, Tony’s third-place finish in his heat race promoted him into the A-Main. With $7,000 on the line, Jackson Jr. recorded a 20th-place finish when the checkered flag flew. (Heath Lawson photo)

With his preliminary results relegating him into the B-Main on Saturday, Jackson Jr. streaked to a 15-lap consolation victory, which positioned him 25th on the starting grid for the $50,000-to-win Knoxville Nationals. Pulling off early in the 100-lapper to save equipment, Tony headed pitside on lap 25.

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