Edition No. 32
May 27 - Lucas Oil Speedway, Wheatland, Mo. (Lucas Oil)
The story
Ricky Thornton Jr. owned the preliminary nights. He passed Garrett Alberson with two laps remaining in Thursday’s 45-lap Cowboy Classic, then took Friday’s lead with a three-wide opening-lap move to complete the sweep. Each victory paid $10,000.
Before Saturday’s green flag, officials reduced the planned 100-lap finale to 80. Severe weather was approaching, while the heavy, fast surface also raised concerns about engine strain and fuel range. Davenport charged from fourth to the lead on lap one and controlled the entire distance, beating Tim McCreadie by 5.296 seconds.
McCreadie finished second for the third consecutive year, followed by Daulton Wilson, Ross Robinson and Thornton. The $50,000 victory joined Davenport’s 2015 title and made him the eighth driver with multiple Show-Me 100 wins.
Contemporary coverage
Official reports are summarized here and retained as part of the research trail.
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt SeriesOfficial Thursday race report
Ricky Thornton Jr. used a late caution to close on Garrett Alberson, then made the winning pass with two laps remaining.
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt SeriesOfficial Friday race report
Thornton drove from fourth to the lead on the opening lap and completed a sweep of the two preliminary features.
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt SeriesOfficial finale report
Jonathan Davenport went from fourth to first on the opening lap and controlled the weather-shortened 80-lap finale for his second event victory.
The complete event
Preliminary races and the finale are documented as separate parts of the event.
WinnerRicky Thornton Jr.
Thornton capitalized on the race’s only caution, diving under Garrett Alberson on the next-to-last lap to win the 45-lap opener.
WinnerRicky Thornton Jr.
Thornton started fourth, swept into the lead with a three-wide move on the opening lap and completed a preliminary-night sweep.
WinnerLogan Martin
Martin won the non-qualifiers’ race. Neil Baggett, Dillon McCowan and Earl Pearson Jr. captured the three consolation races.
WinnerJonathan Davenport
Davenport went from fourth to first on the opening lap and led all 80 circuits for his second Show-Me 100 victory.
Watch
Highlights from Thursday's Cowboy Classic during the 2024 Show-Me 100 weekend, hosted by FloRacing on YouTube.
Player unavailable? Watch on YouTube ↗Highlights from Friday's preliminary program during the 2024 Show-Me 100 weekend, hosted by FloRacing on YouTube.
Player unavailable? Watch on YouTube ↗Highlights from the $50,000-to-win 2024 Show-Me 100 finale, hosted by FloRacing on YouTube.
Player unavailable? Watch on YouTube ↗Complete feature coverage from the 2024 Show-Me 100, hosted by the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series on YouTube.
Player unavailable? Watch on YouTube ↗Research trail
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