Bobby Allen
Rossburg, Ohio (August 9, 1986) – Bobby Allen of Hanover, Penn., has always suffered disappointment during high-stake sprint car races at Eldora Speedway but he turned the tables Saturday night as he conquered the half-mile clay oval and a stellar field to win the 30-lap World of Outlaws Eldora Nationals crown.
The only other World of Outlaws win at Eldora for the Keystone State veteran came in 197, the inaugural WoO season. Allen was ready for this event as he put his machine in front on the 11th circuit and pulled away from the rest of the field.
The surface of the half-mile was slick, which fit Allen’s racing strategy perfectly. Allen’s $12,225 payoff was his richest of the season and made him the fourth WoO driver to top $100,000 in earnings. Allen’s 17th career World of Outlaws victory moved him into a tie with Rich Ferkel of Tiffin, Ohio, for fifth place on the WoO winner’s list.
The Eldora Nationals’ nature for producing surprises continued Saturday. A pair of non-regulars on the tour put on their best performances of the season while many of the circuit’s superstars struggled.
The first race WoO race for Kenny Jacobs was the most productive as the Holmesville, Ohio, driver trailed Allen across the finish line to earn runner-up honors and $7,500 for his efforts.
Jack Hewitt of Troy, Ohio, shook off ill luck suffered throughout the event and charged from his 13th starting position to score a podium finish, which was worth $4,515.
Bobby Davis Jr. of Memphis, Tenn., led the first five laps before Allen shot around him. Davis held on to take fourth and collect $3,500. Dave Blaney of Hartford, Ohio, rounded out the top five with a $2,500 performance.
Results –
1. Bobby Allen, Hanover, Penn.
2. Kenny Jacobs, Holmesville, Ohio
3. Jack Hewitt, Troy, Ohio
4. Bobby Davis Jr., Memphis, Tenn.
5. Dave Blaney, Hartford, Ohio
6. Sammy Swindell, Bartlett, Tenn.
7. Steve Kinser. Bloomington, Ind.
8. Tim Green, Sacramento, Calif.
9. Ron Shuman, Tempe, Ariz.
10. Doug Wolfgang, Sioux Falls, S.D.
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