7/20/2024
Iron-Man Late Model Series
Nick Hoffman Sweeps Valvoline American Late Model Iron-Man Series Fueled by VP Racing Fuels Weekend with Victory at Atomic Speedway
WAVERLY, OHIO (July 20, 2024)– The Valvoline American Late Model Iron-Man Series Fueled by VP Racing Fuels would finally get to make its second visit of the season to Atomic Speedway in Waverly, OH on Saturday evening and Nick Hoffman of Mooresville, NC would sweep the weekend with the series by scoring the victory and grabbing the $5,000 payday.
The victory for the 32-year-old Hoffman would his second of the season with the tour and his third career Valvoline American Late Model Iron-Man Series Fueled by VP Racing Fuels victory and would see him become only the second repeat winner with the series for 2024. Hoffman’s victory came behind the wheel of the Tye Twarog owned Longhorn Chassis powered by a Clements Race Engine and is sponsored by NOS Energy Drink, C&W Towing, Petroff Towing, Lonewolf Petroleum, Haulin’ Haskells, Bilstein Shocks, and Allgaier Performance Parts.
The initial start of the Valvoline A-Main would see the caution wave before a lap was scored for a multi-car tangle in turn four. The second attempted start would go green and see Nick Hoffman grab the race lead, with Adam Stricker, Henry Hornsby III, Caiden Black, and R.J. Conley giving chase. The front five remained the same as the first caution of the race waved on lap five for a spin by Chad Roush in turn one. The restart would see Hoffman maintain the lead, with Stricker and Hornsby III remaining second and third, while Conley and Seth Daniels would work past Black to take fourth and fifth. Black would challenge Daniels for fifth and retake the spot on lap seven. Conley would pressure Hornsby III for third and would take the spot on lap nine. Meanwhile, Hoffman would catch the rear of the field and was set to start working slower traffic on lap twelve, however, the caution would wave again on lap thirteen when Rusty Schlenk would slow in turn four and would be finished for the night. The restart would see Hoffman continue to hold the lead, with Stricker, Conley, and Hornsby second through fourth, with Daniels taking fifth from Black. Stricker would stay with Hoffman and would get a run on Hoffman and would make a turn two, slidejob pass of Hoffman and secure the race lead. Stricker would begin to pull away from Hoffman a bit and would start working slower traffic on lap nineteen. Stricker and Hoffman would distance themselves from the field, with the pair working heavy traffic at times and Stricker would have over a four second advantage on Hoffman on lap thirty. However, Hoffman would make a charge and begin the close in on Stricker, shaving the interval between first and second to 1.400 seconds. The final caution of the race would wave on lap thirty-eight when Devin Shiels would on the backchute as just as that happened, Stricker would have a right-rear tire come apart, causing him to pull pitside and be finished for the event. Hoffman would inherit the lead at this point and drive on to the checkered flag first, with Conley, Hornsby III, Daniels, and Black completing the top five. The remainder of the top ten finishers would be Carson Brown, Billy Green, twenty-second starting Austin Lay, Rod Conley, and Luke Morey.
The next event for the Valvoline American Late Model Iron-Man Series Fueled by VP Racing Fuels will be Saturday August 10 at Wayne County Speedway in Orrville, OH, paying $5,000 to win and $500 to start.
For more information on the Valvoline American Late Model Iron-Man Series Fueled by VP Racing Fuels, phone series promoter Chris Tilley at (828) 361-5981 or by visiting the tour website at www.IMDIRT.net or by following American Late Model Iron-Man Series (@ironmandirt) on Twitter or by liking American Late Model Iron-Man Series on Facebook.
The Valvoline American Late Model Iron-Man Series Fueled by VP Racing Fuels would like to thank and recognize the following sponsors and marketing partners for their support of the 2024 racing season: Valvoline, VP Racing Fuels, Allgaier Performance, Allgaier Racing Shocks, Brucebilt Performance Parts, Deatherage Racing Opticians, DIRTcar Racing, DirtonDirt.com, Domination Race Cars, Earnhardt Technologies Group, E-Z-GO, FloRacing, Hoosier Racing Tire, Impact Race Gear, Jim and Nancy Viox, Keltner Contracting, Kentucky Clutch, KND Safety, MyRacePass, CNR Racing, Octane Custom Trailers, Racetrack Safety Initiative, SFP Performance Systems, STAKT Products, Swafford Signs, Todd Steel Buildings, XS Power Batteries, and Zerex by Valvoline.
About Valvoline™
Valvoline Inc. (NYSE: VVV) is a leading worldwide marketer and supplier of premium branded lubricants and automotive services, with sales in more than 140 countries. Established in 1866, the company’s heritage spans more than 150 years, during which time it has developed powerful brand recognition across multiple product and service channels. Valvoline ranks as the No. 3 passenger car motor oil brand in the DIY market by volume. It operates and franchises approximately 1,400 quick-lube locations, and it is the No. 2 chain by number of stores in the United States under the Valvoline Instant Oil ChangeSM brand and the No. 3 chain by number of stores in Canada under the Valvoline Great Canadian Oil Change brand. It also markets Valvoline lubricants and automotive chemicals, including the Valvoline High Mileage with MaxLife technology motor oil for engines over 75,000 miles; Valvoline Advanced Full Synthetic motor oil; Valvoline Premium Blue™ heavy-duty motor oil; Valvoline Multi-Vehicle Automatic Transmission Fluid; and Zerex™ antifreeze. To learn more, visit www.valvoline.com.
About VP Racing Fuels
From a single location with two employees in San Antonio, Texas, VP Racing Fuels has grown to over 300 employees with five company-owned and operated race fuel distribution points in Texas, Indiana, Delaware, and Tennessee, a regional office in southern California, and an international office in Berlin, Germany. Each of these distribution points maintains an inventory of VP Fuels available for immediate transport within a day’s drive to virtually any major racing event in North America. The result is that racers and sanctioning bodies can count on access to the availability of quality fuel. VP’s distribution network of over two thousand dealers around the world extends to Europe, Central and South America, the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and the Pacific Rim. VP Racing Fuels is now recognized by many as the world leader in race fuel technology, with a catalog of more than 80 fuel blends and a growing roster of VP-fueled champions across the entire spectrum of motorsports. The passion and dedication of VP’s development team to staying on the leading edge of technology is legendary. Most of VP’s employees are or have been racers in one form or another and are driven by the competitive will to win. Together, the VP Racing Fuels team intends to solidify its position as the true World Leader in Race Fuel Technology for years to come.
Official Summary of Results
Valvoline A-Main Feature Results for the Valvoline American Late Model Iron-Man Late Model Series Fueled by VP Racing Fuels at Atomic Speedway on Saturday July 20, 2024
- Nick Hoffman-Mooresville, N.C.
- R.J. Conley-Wheelersburg, Ohio
- Henry Hornsby III-Beckley, West Va.
- Seth Daniels-Jackson, Ohio
- Caiden Black-New Concord, Ohio
- Carson Brown-New London, N.C.
- Billy Green-Walton, Ky.
- Austin Lay-Walton, Ky.
- Rod Conley-Wheelersburg, Ohio
- Luke Morey-Denver, N.C.
- Ryan Missler-Bellevue, Ohio
- Justin Cooper-Wheelersburg, Ohio
- Rob Anderzack-Swanton, Ohio
- Adam Stricker-Batavia, Ohio
- Clint Keenan-Pataskala, Ohio
- Devin Shiels-Britton, Mich.
- Audie Swartz-Minford, Ohio
- Shane Bailey-Grayson, Ky.
- Miles Cook, Jr.-Wheelersburg, Ohio
- Gregg Haskell-Chatham, ONT CAN
- Rusty Schlenk-McClure, Ohio
- Chad Roush-Reedsville, Ohio
- David Webb-Nicholasville, Ky.
Time of Race: 23 mintues, 35 seconds
Margin of Victory: 0.943 seconds
Yellow Flags: Four (Lap 0, 5, 13, 38)
Red Flags: None
Lap Leaders: Nick Hoffman 1-14; Adam Stricker 15-37; Nick Hoffman 38-40
Entries: 29
Provisionals: Ryan Missler, Austin Lay
Emergency Provisionals: Gregg Haskell
E-Z-GO Time Trials presented by Brucebilt Performance Parts Top Qualifier ($50 product certificate): Nick Hoffman 13.247 seconds
SFP Performance Systems Hard Charger Award ($100 product certificate): Austin Lay (started 22nd-finished 8th-advanced 14 positions)
SFP Performance Systems Hard Luck Award ($100 product certificate): Adam Stricker
Deatherage Racing Opticians Middleman Award ($50 product certificate to the 11th place finisher): Ryan Missler
Brucebilt Performance Parts Youngest Driver/Highest Finisher ($25 product certificate): Carson Brown
Octane Custom Trailers Move of the Race (free entry fee at next event): R.J. Conley
CNR Racing 5th Place Finisher ($50 product certificate): Caiden Black
CNR Spoiler Challenge Leader: Rusty Schlenk
VP Racing Fuels Makin’ Power Heat Race One Finish (8 laps/top 5 transfer): Nick Hoffman, Henry Hornsby III, Carson Brown, Rod Conley, David Webb, Miles Cook, Jr., Devin Shiels, Michael LeFever, Ryan Missler (DNS-Jeff Davis)
FloRacing Heat Race Two Finish (8 laps/top 5 transfer): Adam Stricker, R.J. Conley, Rusty Schlenk, Seth Daniels, Justin Cooper, Rob Anderzack, Chad Roush, Shane Bailey, Russell Throckmorton (DNS-Tyler Carpenter)
Jim and Nancy Viox Heat Race Three Finish (8 laps/top 5 transfer): Caiden Black, Audie Swartz, Clint Keenan, Billy Green, Luke Morey, Brad Rickels, Joe Harper, Austin Lay (DNS-Gregg Haskell)
STAKT Products B-Main One Finish (8 laps/top 5 transfer): Rob Anderzack, Devin Shiels, Miles Cook, Jr., Chad Roush, Shane Bailey, Brad Rickels, Russell Throckmorton, Michael LeFevers, Austin Lay, Gregg Haskell, Ryan Missler (DNS-Joe Harper, Jeff Davis, Tyler Carpenter)
2024 Valvoline American Late Model Iron-Man Series Fueled by VP Racing Fuels Events:
May 24-Attica Raceway Park-Attica, OH-Rusty Schlenk (McClure, OH)
May 25-Oakshade Raceway-Wauseon, OH-Rusty Schlenk (McClure, OH)
June 1-Atomic Speedway-Waverly, OH-Hudson O’Neal (Martinsville, IN)
June 14-MRP Raceway Park-Williamsburg, OH-Zack Dohm (Cross Lanes, WV)
June 15-Mudlick Valley Raceway-Wallingford, KY-Josh Rice (Crittenden, KY)
July 6-Brownstown Speedway-Brownstown, IN-Devin Gilpin (Columbus, IN)
July 7-Tri-State Speedway-Haubstadt, IN-Tyler Erb (New Waverly, TX)
July 19-MRP Raceway Park-Williamsburg, OH-Nick Hoffman (Mooresville, NC)
July 20-Atomic Speedway-Waverly, OH-Nick Hoffman (Mooresville, NC)
August 10-Wayne County Speedway-Orrville, OH-$5,000 to win
August 17-Crystal Motor Speedway-Crystal, MI-$5,000 to win
August 24-Butler Motor Speedway-Butler, MI-$5,000 to win
August 30-Portsmouth Raceway Park-Portsmouth, OH-$7,500 to win
September 1-Eldora Speedway-Rossburg, OH-$5,000 to win
September 13-MRP Raceway Park-Williamsburg, OH-$5,000 to win
September 14-Lawrenceburg Speedway-Lawrenceburg, IN-$5,000 to win
September 21-Atomic Speedway-Waverly, OH-$5,000 to win
October 4-Mudlick Valley Raceway-Wallingford, KY-$2,500 to win (non-points)
October 5-Mudlick Valley Raceway-Wallingford, KY-$10,000 to win
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