JD Still Second in LOLMDS Points Exiting Jackson 100
(September 25, 2016) Jonathan Davenport and his #6 team rolled into the legendary Brownstown Speedway in Brownstown, Indiana on September 23-24 for the 37th edition of the 'Jackson 100.' The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series once again sanctioned the mega event at 1/4-mile fairgrounds oval and 42 competitors signed into the pit area for the $20,000 to win contest. Jonathan posted the third quickest time in Group A during Friday's qualifying session and later wound up fourth in his stacked heat race on Saturday evening after slipping over the track's banking. The Blairsville, Georgia standout then started Saturday night's 100-lap headliner from the inside of the seventh row before winding up fourteenth in the final rundown. JD still finds himself second in the latest LOLMDS point standings exiting the 'Jackson 100' weekend. Complete results from Brownstown can be viewed online at www.lucasdirt.com.

Davenport Lands in Top Ten of Both Knoxville Prelims
(September 18, 2016) K&L Rumley Enterprises rejoined the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series tour from September 15-17 at the historic Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, as the 13th Annual 'Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals' thrilled fans over the extended weekend in the Hawkeye State. The three-day crown jewel spectacular kicked off with a pair of preliminary showdowns - each of which paid $7,000 to the winner. At the 1/2-mile Marion County Fairgrounds complex on Thursday night, Jonathan Davenport ran third in his heat race prior to advancing up to ninth in the 25-lap main event. On Friday evening, Jonathan placed second in his heat race before notching another ninth place performance in the 25-lapper.

By virtue of racking up the nineteenth largest point total of the 69 entrants during preliminary action, Jonathan was locked into the inside of the tenth row for Saturday's 100-lap 'Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals,' which once again boasted a whopping $40,000 payday. The Blairsville, Georgia standout eventually wound up seventeenth in the last night's extra-distance affair. JD still finds himself second in the latest version of the LOLMDS point standings exiting Knoxville Raceway. Complete results can be viewed online at www.lucasdirt.com.

JD Runner-Up in World 100 Prelim at Eldora Speedway
(September 11, 2016) Jonathan Davenport and the #6 team stormed into the hallowed grounds of Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio from September 8-10 for the 46th edition of the 'World 100.' The "Biggest Dirt Race in the World" was held over the weekend at the 1/2-mile, high-banked speedplant and 108 competitors piled into the pit area to compete in the three-day extravaganza, which started with a pair of $10,000 to win Twin 25 preliminary programs. On Thursday night, Jonathan ran third in his heat race prior to advancing all the way up to second (from fourteenth) in his 25-lap main event to finish an impressive runner-up behind only victor Don O'Neal. At the "Big E" on Friday evening, Jonathan placed second in his heat race and led the first fifteen circuits of the 25-lapper, but faded back to a thirteenth place effort after heavy contact with the outside retaining wall.

When Saturday rolled around at Eldora Speedway, all eyes were fixated on the $49,000 winner's check and the famed globe trophy. The Blairsville, Georgia star finished second in his stacked heat race and later started the 100-lap crown jewel main event from the outside of the sixth row. After pitting on lap 37, Jonathan wound up eighteenth in the final rundown of the 46th Annual 'World 100.' Complete results from the extended weekend in the Buckeye State can be accessed online at www.eldoraspeedway.com.

Davenport Back in LOLMDS Victory Lane in Buckeye State!
(September 5, 2016) Blairsville, Georgia standout Jonathan Davenport recorded two more Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series triumphs in the Buckeye State on September 2-3 at Attica Raceway Park in Attica, Ohio and Portsmouth Raceway Park in Portsmouth, Ohio! On Friday night at Attica, Jonathan clicked off the fastest lap in Group A during qualifying, won his heat race, and later led laps 14-50 of the headliner to pocket the $10,000 top prize over Dennis Erb, Jr., Doug Drown, Darrell Lanigan, and Jimmy Owens. In the 'Pepsi 60 River Days Rumble' at PRP on Saturday evening, Jonathan laid down the quickest time overall during the qualifying session and won his heat race in preliminary action prior to leading laps 42-60 of the main event en route to capturing the $12,000 winner's share over Dennis Erb, Jr., Tim McCreadie, Earl Pearson, Jr., and Rod Conley.

On Sunday, September 4, the annual running of the 'Hillbilly Hundred' took place at Tyler County Speedway in Middlebourne, West Virginia and the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series biggie once again boasted a $25,000 windfall. JD timed in fifteenth quickest in Group A during qualifying, but later rallied to second in his stacked heat race. After rolling off from the inside of the third row in the 100-lap feature, "Superman" climbed to second to finish a strong runner-up behind only victor Scott Bloomquist. Jonathan still sits second in the latest version of the LOLMDS point standings exiting the busy Labor Day holiday weekend. Full results can be viewed online at www.lucasdirt.com. (Heath Lawson Photography)

Jonathan Davenport Follows LOLMDS to Kentucky & Indiana
(August 28, 2016) Jonathan Davenport and the #6 K&L Rumley Enterprises team were back on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series trail on August 26-27 in weekend events at Ponderosa Speedway in Junction City, Kentucky and Lawrenceburg Speedway in Lawrenceburg, Indiana. On Friday night in the $10,000 to win 'John Bradshaw Memorial' at Ponderosa, Jonathan placed fifth in his heat race, third in his B-Main, and seventeenth in the 50-lap headliner. At Lawrenceburg in the $12,000 to win 'Whiskey City 60' on Saturday evening, Jonathan ran third in his heat race and had blasted up to third in the 60-lapper before blowing a right rear tire and winding up eighteenth in the attrition-filled race. The Blairsville, Georgia ace still sits second in the latest version of the LOLMDS point standings following the doubleheader weekend. Complete results can be accessed online at www.lucasdirt.com.

Davenport Sweeps Ultimate Doubleheader in Dream Ride!
(August 20, 2016) Jonathan Davenport's 2016 win total now stands at seventeen following a pair of Ultimate Super Late Model Series triumphs in the Volunteer State of Tennessee on August 18-19 aboard Randy "Dream" Weaver's #116 ride! On Thursday evening at the ultra-fast Volunteer Speedway in Bulls Gap, Tennessee, Jonathan laid down the quickest lap in his group during the qualifying session prior to winning his heat race. After starting the 50-lap 'Scorcher' from the outside of the front row, JD took the lead from Scott Bloomquist on the 21st circuit and led the remainder of the distance to pocket the $12,000 payday over Jimmy Owens, Scott Bloomquist, Donald McIntosh, and Chad Ogle!

At Crossville Speedway in Crossville, Tennessee on Friday night, Jonathan piloted the #116 to the fourth fastest time in qualifying to earn the outside of the second row for the start of the headliner. The Blairsville, Georgia superstar then grabbed the point on the third circuit and dominated the rest of the race en route to the commanding $4,000 win over Dennis Franklin, Billy Ogle, Jr., Derek Fisher, and Kenny Collins! Full results from both Ultimate Super Late Model Series showdowns can be obtained by clicking on www.ultimatesupers.com. (Photo by Connie)

Jonathan Davenport Nabs Top Ten in Ralph Latham Memorial
(August 14, 2016) K&L Rumley Enterprises traveled to the venerable Florence Speedway in Union, Kentucky on August 11-13 for both the rain-postponed 'Ralph Latham Memorial' and the 34th Annual 'North/South 100.' The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series presided over the huge three-day weekend in the Cincinnati-area, as a whopping $80,000 in first place prize money was up for grabs. On Thursday night, Jonathan Davenport timed in ninth quickest in Group A during qualifying for the 'Ralph Latham Memorial' and later ran second in his heat race. After starting the $30,000 to win headliner from the inside of the sixth row, Jonathan was able to pick off a couple of competitors during the 75-lapper en route to a respectable ninth place showing.

At Florence on Friday evening, double heat races were on tap to kick off the 'North/South 100' program. Jonathan placed fourth in his first heat race of the night, while he took the victory in his final prelim. After accumulating the seventh most passing points, JD rolled off from the inside of the fourth row in Saturday's $50,000 to win crown jewel main event. Unfortunately, the Blairsville, Georgia star was an early retiree after only 32 circuits in the 'North/South 100' due to engine woes and he was relegated to a disappointing twenty-fifth place performance. Jonathan still sits second in the latest LOLMDS point standings exiting Florence. Complete results from the long weekend can be viewed online at www.lucasdirt.com.

Davenport Rallies for USA Nationals Runner-Up Finish!
(August 7, 2016) Jonathan Davenport and his #6 team descended upon the renowned Cedar Lake Speedway in New Richmond, Wisconsin from August 4-6 for the 29th edition of the 'USA Nationals.' The three-day World of Outlaws Craftsman Late Model Series extravaganza started with a $6,000 to win preliminary event on Thursday evening at CLS. Jonathan posted the quickest lap overall during the qualifying session prior to winning his heat race. Unfortunately, JD experienced electrical problems during the 30-lapper and was placed twenty-seventh in the final finishing order.

On Friday night, Jonathan laid down the fifth fastest time in Group B during qualifying and once again scored the victory in his heat race. Following a second place run in the dash, the Blairsville, Georgia superstar rolled off from the outside of the front row in Saturday's $50,000 to win crown jewel main event. Jonathan unfortunately experienced a flat right rear tire on lap 10, but battled from the back during the remainder of the 100-lap grind to eventually finish an impressive runner-up behind only victor Josh Richards! Complete results from the 'USA Nationals' weekend can be accessed online at www.woolms.com.

Jonathan Davenport Tackles PDC Weekend at Fairbury...
(July 31, 2016) The 27th Annual 'Prairie Dirt Classic' weekend was the focus of the #6 team on July 29-30 at Fairbury American Legion Speedway in downtown Fairbury, Illinois. A $27,000 winner's check was on the line in the World of Outlaws Craftsman Late Model Series special. On Friday night, Jonathan Davenport timed in twenty-second fastest in Group A during qualifying and later advanced up to fifth in his stacked heat race. After running third in Saturday's B-Main, Jonathan won the Non-Qualifiers Race and took the option to start at the tail end of the field in the 100-lap headliner. The Blairsville, Georgia star switched to a back-up car for the 'Prairie Dirt Classic,' but mechanical woes early in the distance caused him to retire in the twenty-eighth position. Complete results from the PDC weekend can be accessed by clicking on www.woolms.com.

Mechanical Woes Slow Davenport at Tiny Macon Speedway...
(July 27, 2016) A short turnaround after I-80 saw the K&L Rumley Enterprises team invade the tiny Macon Speedway in Macon, Illinois on Tuesday night, July 26 for the 'St. Louis U-Pic-A-Part 100.' The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series battle drew 21 competitors to the 1/5-mile oval and all eyes were fixated on the $12,000 top prize. Jonathan Davenport earned Fast Time honors during the qualifying session prior to scoring the victory in his loaded heat race. After leading the first three circuits of the 100-lapper from the pole position, JD unfortunately went up in smoke and retired from the race in the nineteenth spot. Following the 'St. Louis U-Pic-A-Part 100,' the Blairsville, Georgia star still sits second in the latest version of the LOLMDS point standings. Full results from Macon can be found online at www.lucasdirt.com.

Fifteenth Victory for JD Worth $40,000 at I-80 Speedway!!!
(July 24, 2016) The next event on the calendar for the #6 team was a visit to I-80 Speedway in Greenwood, Nebraska on July 22-23 for the 6th Annual 'Silver Dollar Nationals,' which was co-sanctioned by the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series and Lucas Oil MLRA Series and boasted a whopping $40,000 payday. The unique format kicked off on Friday night with double heat races and passing points set the lineup for Saturday's portion of the program. Jonathan Davenport ran third in his first heat race on Friday and second in his final prelim of the evening.

After accumulating the seventh most passing points, Jonathan started Saturday's 80-lap crown jewel main event from the inside of the fourth row. JD then drove to the front and took the point from leader Chris Simpson on lap 13. The Blairsville, Georgia star, who currently sits second in the latest LOLMDS point standings, led the remainder of the distance to pocket the $40,000 windfall over Billy Moyer, Brandon Sheppard, Tim McCreadie, and Earl Pearson, Jr.! Full results from the 'Silver Dollar Nationals' weekend can be accessed online at www.lucasdirt.com. (Heath Lawson Photography)

Davenport Sixth at Granite City; on Podium in Diamond Nat'ls
(July 17, 2016) Next up for Jonathan Davenport and the rest of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series competitors were a pair of contests over the July 15-16 weekend at Tri-City Speedway in Granite City, Illinois and Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, Missouri. On Friday night in the annual 'Battle at the Beach 50' at Granite City, Jonathan ran second in his heat race prior to moving up to sixth in the $10,000 to win headliner. In the $12,000 to win 'CMH Diamond Nationals' on Saturday evening at Wheatland, Jonathan placed second in heat race action once again before muscling his way up to third in the 60-lapper to trail only victor Jared Landers and runner-up Jimmy Owens at the checkers. JD still sits second in the latest version of the LOLMDS point standings following the doubleheader weekend. Full results can be accessed online at www.lucasdirt.com.

JD Fifth in Grassy Smith Memorial at Cherokee Speedway
(July 10, 2016) The #6 team followed the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series to the states of North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee from July 7-9 for what was supposed to be a huge triple shot of racing action. Following a rain-out on Thursday at Fayetteville Motor Speedway in Fayetteville, North Carolina, the annual 'Grassy Smith Memorial' kicked off the dirt-slinging competition on Friday evening at Cherokee Speedway in Gaffney, South Carolina. Jonathan Davenport timed in eighteenth quickest overall during qualifying prior to running sixth in his stacked heat race. After a long rain delay, JD picked off thirteen competitors during the $10,000 to win headliner to finish fifth behind only victor Scott Bloomquist, Casey Roberts, Johnny Pursley, and Brandon Sheppard.

On Saturday night at Smoky Mountain Speedway in Maryville, Tennessee, a $12,000 top prize was on the line in the 'Mountain Moonshine Classic.' Jonathan clicked off the third fastest lap in Group B during time trials and later ran third in his heat race. The Blairsville, Georgia star then had a strong run going in the 60-lapper until he was collected in a wreck on the 50th circuit, which dropped him to a disappointing seventeenth place effort. Jonathan still finds himself second in the latest version of the LOLMDS point standings exiting Smoky Mountain. Full results can be accessed online at www.lucasdirt.com.

Davenport Back on Lucas Oil Series Trail in Buckeye State
(July 4, 2016) A Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series doubleheader greeted the cars and stars of the national touring series on July 2-3 in the Buckeye State, as $12,000 winner's checks were on the line at Portsmouth Raceway Park in Portsmouth, Ohio and Muskingum County Speedway in Zanesville, Ohio. On Saturday evening at PRP, Jonathan Davenport ran second in his heat race prior to slipping back to eighth in the final rundown of the 'Independence 60.' At Zanesville on Sunday night, Jonathan once again placed second in heat race action and later wound up thirteenth at the pay window following the 60-lap headliner. The Blairsville, Georgia star now finds himself second in the latest version of the LOLMDS point standings. Full results from the holiday weekend can be viewed online at www.lucasdirt.com.

Jonathan Davenport Pilots #116 to Firecracker 100 Top Five!
(June 26, 2016) Jonathan Davenport and Randy Weaver's #116 Dream Team invaded Lernerville Speedway in Sarver, Pennsylvania on June 23-25 for the annual running of the 'Firecracker 100,' which was once again sanctioned by the World of Outlaws Craftsman Late Model Series. After Thursday's preliminary program was pushed back to Saturday afternoon due to heavy rainfall, Friday's $6,000 to win show went off without a hitch. Jonathan ran third in heat race action and later started the 30-lapper from the outside of the eighth row. JD then picked off fourteen competitors during the headliner on his way to a stellar runner-up performance behind only victor Josh Richards!

In the rain-postponed $6,000 to win prelim on Saturday afternoon, Jonathan unfortunately ran into problems in his heat race and subsequently scratched from the remainder of the event. After winning his heat race in the nightcap, the Blairsville, Georgia star was scheduled to roll off from the outside of the third row in the 'Firecracker 100,' which carried a stout $30,000 payday. Due to a mechanical issue on the car, Jonathan missed driver introductions, started at the tail end of the field, and rallied back through the pack during the 100-lap grind to salvage a strong fifth place effort behind only race winner Scott Bloomquist, Josh Richards, Dale McDowell, and Earl Pearson, Jr. Full results from the long weekend in Pennsylvania can be accessed online at www.woolms.com.

Davenport Seventh in Caution-Free Clash at the Mag
(June 19, 2016) Jonathan Davenport and the #6 team were back on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series trail on June 17-18 in the annual running of the 'Clash at the Mag' at Magnolia Motor Speedway in Columbus, Mississippi. Due to strong thunderstorms on Friday, the two-day extravaganza was condensed into a single-day shootout on Saturday paying $12,000 to the winner. Jonathan knocked down the second quickest time in Group A during qualifying prior to scoring a triumph in his stacked heat race. After starting the 60-lap main event from the inside of the second row, Jonathan wound up slipping back to seventh at the finish of the caution-free affair. He still finds himself on top of the heated LOLMDS point battle exiting Magnolia. Complete results from the 'Clash at the Mag' can be located online at www.lucasdirt.com.

Jonathan Davenport Wins Eldora Prelim; Fourth in Dream!
(June 12, 2016) K&L Rumley Enterprises made the trek to the hallowed grounds of Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio on June 9-11 for the 22nd edition of the 'Dirt Late Model Dream.' Things got underway at the 1/2-mile, high-banked speedplant with a pair of Twin 25 preliminary programs. On Thursday night, Jonathan Davenport won his heat race and later led laps 15-25 of the main event to score his fourteenth triumph of 2016 and the $5,000 payday over Josh Richards, Jimmy Owens, Jon Henry, and Mike Marlar! In Friday's $10,000 to win show, Jonathan won his heat race prior to finishing sixth in the 25-lap sprint.

When Saturday evening rolled around at the "Big E," all eyes were fixated on the whopping $100,000 winner's check in 'Dream XXII.' Jonathan - for the third straight night - took the win in his heat race and later started the 100-lap headliner from the inside of the second row. JD then hung around the front of the stellar field early in the distance before pitting on lap 43 to repair damage and get a new Hoosier tire. The Blairsville, Georgia standout then rallied back through the pack to claim a strong fourth place effort behind only victor Dennis Erb, Jr., Josh Richards, and Dale McDowell. Full results from the action-packed weekend at Eldora can be found online at www.eldoraspeedway.com. (Heath Lawson Photography)

Davenport Runs into Trouble Late in Toyota Knoxville 50...
(June 5, 2016) The ultra-competitive Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series took the #6 team to the bad-fast Tazewell Speedway in Tazewell, Tennessee and the venerable Florence Speedway in Union, Kentucky over the June 3-4 weekend. At Tazewell on Friday night, a $10,000 winner's check was on the line in the annual running of the 'Toyota Knoxville 50.' Jonathan Davenport timed in fifteenth quickest overall during the qualifying session, but later stormed to the front of his heat race to score the prelim victory. After starting the 50-lap headliner from the inside of the second row, JD was running second late in the distance when he unfortunately slapped the wall on the 47th circuit. Jonathan retired from the race with damage and wound up sixteenth in the final finishing order.

Saturday's $30,000 to win 'Ralph Latham Memorial' at Florence was then washed out and postponed until Thursday evening, August 11. The Blairsville, Georgia standout is still leading the LOLMDS point standings exiting "The Taz." Full results can be obtained by clicking on www.lucasdirt.com.