September 13
MRP Raceway Park,
Williamsburg, OH
Sanction: Valvoline American Late Model Iron-Man Series (Ike Moler Memorial) - $5,000
Information provided by: Series, team and track reports (last updated September 14, 8:34 am)
Rice capitalizes for $5,000 in Moler Memorial
Ike Moler Memorial
- Josh Rice
- Adam Stricker
- Rusty Schlenk
- Seth Daniels
- Kirk Phillips
- R.J. Conley
- Justin Cooper
- Devin Shiels
- Ryan Missler
- Jordan Wever
- Avery Taylor
- Trevor Landrum
- Kyle Moore
- Rod Conley
- Billy Green
- Michael LeFevers
- Devin Gilpin
- James Rice
- Mike Hildebrand
- Rob Anderzack
- Austin Lay
- Blake Creech
- Tyler Collins
presented by
Ryan Roberts
Josh Rice waves the checkers at MRP Raceway Park.
What won the race: Grabbing the lead on the 16th lap as early leader Ryan Missler tangled with Adam Stricker, second-starting Josh Rice of Verona, Ky., led the rest of Friday's 17th annual Ike Moler Memorial at MRP Raceway Park. Rice's $5,000 payday in the 40-lap feature marked his second Valvoline American Late Model Iron-Man Series victory of the season and the 15th of his career, further extending his lead on the tour's all-time win list.
Key notes: Rice notched his third overall victory of the season and first Iron-Man Series triumph since June 15 at Mudlick Valley Raceway in Wallingford, Ky. ... Ryan Missler led the opening 15 laps from the pole but a caution flew after the Missler-Adam Strickler tangle on the 16th lap that drew a caution and put Rice on the point for the restart. ... Missler restarted on the tail, then slowed with rim and tire problems on the 37th lap, pitting to end up ninth. ... Stricker finished second, 0.504 of a second behind Rice. ... Points leader Rusty Schlenk finished third. ... Seth Daniels gained six spots and finished fourth. ... Jordan Wever started 20th and finished 10th. ... Devin Gilpin was running second when he had a flat on the lap-37 caution; he retired. ... The 40-lapper lasted 27 minutes, with eight drivers completing the distance and 16 running at the finish.
On the move: R.J. Conley of Wheelersburg, Ohio, started 18th and finished sixth.
Winner's sponsors: Rice’s Rick Jones-owned Rocket Chassis is powered by a Jay Dickens Racing Engine and carries sponsorship from Rice Excavating & Plumbing, Sunesis Holdings & Construction, Grease Monkey Princess, Map It Right Engineering & Land Surveying, Accu Force Dynos & Testers, Extreme Sportswear, STAKT Products, Sunoco Race Fuels, Schaeffer’s Racing Oil and Slicker Graphics.
Points chase: Before MRP: 1. Rusty Schlenk (730); 2. Seth Daniels (639); 3. Ryan Missler (607); 4. Devin Shiels (568); 5. Rod Conley (567).
Current weather: Overcast, 73°F
Car count: 31
Fast qualifier: Josh Rice
Time: 12.096 seconds
Polesitter: Ryan Missler
Heat race winners: Ryan Missler, Adam Stricker, Josh Rice, Kirk Phillips
Consolation race winners: Trevor Landrum, R.J. Conley
Provisional starters: Austin Lay, Billy Green, Michael LeFevers
Next series race: September 14, Lawrenceburg Speedway (Lawrenceburg, IN) $5,000
Editor's note: Results and race details are unofficial.
