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August 11, 2018 - Ricky Weiss Captures First Career National Touring Victory; $50,000 Richer

On Thursday evening Ricky Weiss was one of 54 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series (LOLMDS) entries on hand at Florence Speedway (Union, Kentucky) for the Ralph Latham Memorial. Dropping three spots in his heat race, Weiss logged a 5th place finish transferring him into the B-Main. Needing to place in the Top-2 to make the opening night feature, Ricky edged his way with a 2nd place finish behind Jimmy Owens. Rolling off 22nd, Ricky Weiss logged a 25th place outing. The following night for the North-South Shootout, Ricky jumped up three spots in his 10-lap heat race to place 2nd behind Nick Hoffman. Earning the 10th-starting position for the $10,000-to-win A-Main, Weiss gained four spots in the 50-lapper reeling in a 6th place finish.   Friday night saw 56 LOLMDS entries signed in for the two-day North-South 100. Following a 3rd place finish in his first heat, Weiss streaked to a 10-lap heat race victory in his second heat locking him into the 6th-starting position for the A-Main on Saturday evening. After running in a podium spot first 58 circuits, Weiss inherited the lead on lap-59 when the leader suffered a flat-tire. Holding off Hudson O’Neal in the closing laps, Ricky Weiss captured to his first career national touring victory and 15th win of the season worth a $50,000 payday. Tim McCreadie, Hudson O’Neal, Jimmy Owens, and Jonathan Davenport completed the Top-5 finishers in the 100-lap affair. (Heath Lawson photo) For more results from these events, please visit www.LucasDirt.com.

August 4, 2018 - Weiss Attends Sun Drop Shootout at Shawano Speedway; Wins FANSFund Dash at Cedar Lake Speedway

Tuesday night saw Ricky Weiss in action at Shawano Speedway (Shawano, Wisconsin) for the World of Outlaws Craftsman Late Model Series sanctioned Sun Drop Shootout. In a field of 26 cars, Weiss got caught in a tangle in his heat race that left him sidelined for the evening. On Thursday evening Weiss followed the World of Outlaws to Cedar Lake Speedway (New Richmond, Wisconsin) for the 31st annual USA Nationals. With 45 cars registered in for action, Ricky gained two spots in his heat logging a 6th place finish. Transferring into the B-Main for another shot at the A-Main, Weiss scored a runner-up finish behind Chris Simpson positioning him 19th on the starting grid for the feature. With $6,000 on the line, Ricky Weiss advanced through the field 11 spots in the 40-lap affair to place 8th. The following night for two rounds of heat races, Weiss jumped up two spots in his first heat to place 3rd. Rolling off 5th in his second heat, Ricky passed three cars reeling in a runner-up finish behind Jimmy Mars. Earning a spot in the USA Nationals Pole Dash, Ricky dropped three spots in the 8-lapper to place 8th. During the same night, Ricky landed a 2nd place finish in the 40-lap NASCAR Late Model feature trailing Jesse Glenz across the line with Darrell Nelson, Jake Redetzke, and James Giossi completing the Top-5 finishers. Earning a spot into the FANSFund Dash, Ricky Weiss topped the 11-car field in the 12-lapper to pick up the $2,900 prize. Starting the $30,000-to-win finale in the 8th on Saturday evening, Ricky Weiss slipped back to a 17th place outing after bringing out a caution on lap-94.   For more results from these events, please visit www.WoOLMS.com.

July 26, 2018 - Ricky Weiss Stays Undefeated at Red River Co-op Speedway

Ricky Weiss invaded Red River Co-op Speedway (Winnipeg, Manitoba) on Thursday evening piloting his A.I.E. Communications #7 Super Late Model entry. Gaining four spots in his heat, Weiss cruised to an 8-lap heat race victory positioning him 7th on the starting grid for the A-Main. Outrunning hard-charging Mike Balcaen, Ricky streaked to his 14th win of the season in the feature topping Balcaen, Kevin Sexton, Shane Edginton, and Aaron Turnbull at the line.  (Tim Johnson photo) For more results from this event, please visit www.RedRiverCoopSpeedway.ca.

July 21, 2018 - Ricky Weiss Lands Runner-up Finish in Silver Dollar Nationals

On Tuesday night Ricky Weiss traveled to Brown County Speedway (Aberdeen, South Dakota) for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series (LOLMDS) sanctioned Bullet Sportswear Shootout. In a field of 24 cars, Ricky locked his spot into the show with a 2nd place finish in his heat behind Bobby Pierce. Starting the feature in 4th, Weiss held his spot for all 50 laps to place 4th behind Earl Pearson Jr., Josh Richards, and Bobby Pierce with Don O’Neal coming in 5th. (Heath Lawson photos) The following night at Jackson Motorplex (Jackson, Minnesota) for the Sturdevant’s Auto Parts 50, Weiss scored a 5th place finish in his heat positioning him 14th on the starting grid for the A-Main. Breaking into the Top-10, Ricky improved seven spots reeling in a 7th place finish. On Thursday night at I-80 Speedway (Greenwood, Nebraska) for the Malvern Bank Go 50, Weiss locked his spot into the $10,000-to-win A-Main with a 2nd place finish in his heat behind Kyle Bronson. Rolling off 7th, Ricky ran into mechanical issues on lap-10 that prevented him from finishing the 50-lapper. Returning on Friday night for two rounds of heat races, Weiss cruised to an 11-lap heat race victory in his first round. Starting in 9th in his second heat, Ricky gained six spots reeling in a 3rd place finish. Earning the 5th-starting positon for the $53,000-to-win A-Main on Saturday night, Weiss slipped by Scott Bloomquist for the lead on lap-17. Losing the top spot to Bloomquist on lap-21, Ricky held on to a podium finish in the remaining 59 circuits scoring a runner-up finish behind Jonathan Davenport with Jimmy Owens, Hudson O’Neal, Earl Pearson Jr. rounding out the Top-5. For more results from these events, please visit www.LucasDirt.com.

July 14, 2018 - Weiss Wins at Red River; Top 5 Finish With World of Outlaws at River Cities Speedway

Thursday night found Ricky Weiss in action at Red River Co-op Speedway (Winnipeg, Manitoba) competing in a field of 12 Super Late Models. Passing two cars in his heat, Weiss landed a runner-up finish behind Shane Edginton locking him into the 8th-starting position for the A-Main. Wheeling his way to the front, Ricky held off Mike Balcaen at the line to register his 13th win of the season. Balcaen, Shane Edginton, Kevin Sexton, and Rick Fawcett completed the Top-5 finishers in the 20-lap affair. (Tim Johnson photo) The following night at River Cities Speedway (Grand Forks, North Dakota) for the World of Outlaws Craftsman Late Model Series sanctioned program, Weiss followed up the fourth fastest time overall in qualifying with a 10-lap heat race victory. Earning the pole position for the $10,000-to-win A-Main, Ricky dropped three spots to place 4th behind Mike Marlar, Brandon Sheppard, and Devin Moran with Shane Clanton coming in 5th. (Mike Spieker photo) On Saturday night at Ogilvie Raceway (Ogilvie, Minnesota), Ricky locked his spot into the $10,000-to-win finale with a 2nd place finish in his heat behind David Breazeale. Starting in 4th, Weiss fell two positions logging a 6th place outing. For more results from these events, please visit www.RedRiverCoopSpeedway.ca and www.WoOLMS.com.

July 7, 2018 - Ricky Records Two-Win Weekend; 11th Place Finish in Gopher 50 at Deer Creek

Ricky Weiss was one of 11 WISSOTA Super Late Models on hand at Red River Co-op Speedway (Winnipeg, Manitoba) on Thursday evening for the regular night of racing. Passing three cars in his heat, Weiss reeled in a runner-up finish behind Mike Martin positioning him 8th on the starting grid for the feature. Outrunning 6th-starting Mike Balcaen, Ricky Weiss streaked to his 11th win of the season in the 20-lapper beating Balcaen, Shane Edginton, Walt Morris, and Shane Holden to the line. (Tim Johnson photo) On Friday night at River Cities Speedway (Grand Forks, North Dakota), Weiss charged to an 8-lap heat race victory from the 5th-starting spot. Earning the pole position for the A-Main, Ricky navigated his way through lap-traffic in the final laps to capture his 12th win of the season over Mike Balcaen, Brad Seng, Ryan Corbett, and Joey Pederson. The following night Weiss stopped at Deer Creek Speedway (Spring Valley, Minnesota) for the 39th annual Gopher 50. In a field of 30 World of Outlaws Craftsman Late Model Series entries, Ricky secured his spot into the $10,000-to-win A-Main with a 3rd place finish in his heat. Coming shy of a Top-10 finish, Ricky Weiss dropped two spots in the 50-lapper logging an 11th place outing. For more results from these events, please visit www.RedRiverCoopSpeedway.ca, www.RiverCitiesSpeedway.com, and www.WoOLMS.com.

June 28, 2018 - 10th Win of the Season for Weiss at Red River

Thursday night brought Ricky Weiss to Red Rive Co-op Speedway (Winnipeg, Manitoba) competing in a field of 13 Super Late Models. Gaining five spots in his 8-lap heat, Weiss landed a 2nd place finish behind Shane Edginton locking his spot into the main event. Earning the 8th-starting position, Ricky cruised to his tenth win of the season topping Rick Fawcett, Mike Balcaen, Mike Martin, and Shane Edginton at the line. (Tim Johnson photo) For more results from this event, please visit www.RedRiverCoopSpeedway.ca.

June 23, 2018 - Ricky Weiss Captures Ninth Win of the Season at Red River

Powering the Derrick’s Sandblasting #7 Super Late Model, Ricky Weiss traveled to Red River Co-op Speedway (Winnipeg, Manitoba) on Thursday evening. Passing six cars in his heat race, Weiss streaked to an 8-lap victory locking his spot into the main event. Rolling off 8th, Ricky wheeled his way to the front picking up his ninth win of the season over Mike Balcaen, Shane Edginton, Brody Troftgruben, and Rick Fawcett. (Vcatell photo) The following night at River Cities Speedway (Grand Forks, North Dakota), Ricky secured his spot into the A-Main with a 2nd place finish in his heat behind Mike Balcaen. Battling with Dustin Strand for the top spot in the feature, Weiss came up short at line to place 2nd behind Strand with Troy Schill, Mike Balcaen, and Brody Troftgruben rounding out the Top-5. Wrapping up the three-day weekend, Weiss stopped at Greenbush Race Park (Greenbush, Minnesota) on Saturday for the Northern Late Model Racing Association (NLRA) sanctioned Jack Grahn Memorial. Gaining four spots in his heat race, Weiss recorded a 3rd place finish positioning him 5th on the starting grid for the A-Main. With $1,500 on the line, Ricky Weiss gained one spot in the 25-lapper reeling in a 4th place finish behind Dustin Strand, Brad Seng, and Joey Pederson with Bill Mooney coming in 5th. For more results from these events, please visit www.RedRiverCoopSpeedway.ca, www.RiverCitiesSpeedway.com, and www.NLRA.org.

June 15, 2018 - Weiss Finds Victory Lane in Exciting Fashion at River Cities Speedway

Friday night found Ricky Weiss in action at River Cities Speedway (Grand Forks, North Dakota) competing in a field of 22 Super Late Models for the Northern Late Model Racing Association sanctioned contest. Jumping up two spots in his 8-lap heat, Weiss recorded a runner-up finish behind Donny Schatz positioning him 6th on the starting grid for the feature. Wheeling his way into a podium spot by the third lap, Ricky slipped past Donny Schatz for the lead on lap-6 with 19 circuits remaining. Building a comfortable lead after a restart, Ricky Weiss held of a hard-charging Dustin Strand in in final five laps to pick up his eighth win of the season and a $1,200 payday. Strand, Mike Balcaen, Bill Mooney, and Donny Schatz completed the Top-5 finishers in the 25-lap affair. (Mike Spieker photo) Saturday’s NLRA sanctioned event at Devil’s Lake Speedway (Lakota, North Dakota) was rained out by Mother Nature. For more results from this event, please visit www.NLRA.org.

June 9, 2018 - Pair of Top 10 Finishes in Dream Prelims; 12th in Saturday's Finale

After Mother Nature postponed Thursday’s opener to Friday, Ricky Weiss was one of 78 Super Late Models signed in at Eldora Speedway (Rossburg, Ohio) on Friday kicking off the 24th annual Dirt Late Model Dream. Following the second fastest time overall behind Tim McCreadie, Weiss locked his spot into the A-Main with a 4th place finish in his heat. With $5,000 on the line, Ricky passed six cars in the 25-lapper reeling in an 8th place finish. Later Friday evening, Weiss locked his spot into the final $10,000-to-win preliminary feature with a 10-lap heat race victory. Starting in 2nd, Ricky dropped three positions in the 25-lap affair to place 5th behind Chris Madden, Shane Clanton, Bobby Pierce, and Hudson O’Neal. (Heath Lawson photo) On Saturday night for the 24th annual Dirt Late Model Dream, Weiss locked his spot into the $100,000-to-win finale with the 3rd and final transfer spot in his heat race. Starting in 13th, Ricky improved one spot in the 100-lapper notching a 12th place finish. For more results from these events, please visit www.EldoraSpeedway.com.

June 3, 2018 - Ricky Weiss Bags Challenge Cup XVIII Victory at Dakota State Fair Speedway

On Thursday night Ricky Weiss returned with the WISSOTA Challenge Series for the Iverson Late Model Challenge at Dakota State Fair Speedway (Huron, South Dakota). Passing three cars in his heat race, Weiss landed a 4th place finish positioning him 13th on the starting grid for the opening night feature. Wheeling his way into a podium spot, Ricky improved 11 positions to place 2nd behind Don Shaw with Kent Arment, A.J. Diemel, and Jake Redetzke completing the Top-5 finishers. (CRP photos) After taking Friday night off, Weiss was one of 44 Super Late Models on hand at Dakota State Fair Speedway (Huron, South Dakota) on Saturday evening for the WISSOTA Challenge Series sanctioned Challenge Cup XVIII. Following a 10-lap heat race win in his first heat, Ricky passed 10 cars in his second heat to pick up the victory. Earning the pole position, Ricky Weiss topped the 25-car field to pick up his seventh win of the season and a $10,000 payday. Don Shaw, Pat Doar, Marshall Fegers, and Kent Arment completing the Top-5 finishers in the 40-lap affair. On Sunday evening Ricky stopped at Casino Speedway (Watertown, South Dakota) for the WISSOTA Challenge Series sanctioned Marilyn Olson Memorial. In a field of 31 cars, Ricky started the night off with a heat race win positioning him on the pole for the feature. After jumping out to a comfortable lead, Weiss made contact with the infield tire barrier on lap 35 dropping him back to a 15th place outing. For more results from these events, please visit www.WISSOTAChallengeSeries.com.

May 27, 2018 - Weiss Wins Red River Co-op Speedway Season Opener; Picks Up $2K Win at Viking Speedway

Ricky Weiss kicked off the Memorial Day Weekend at Red River Co-op Speedway (Winnipeg, Manitoba) on Thursday night for the track’s season opener. Gaining one spot in his heat race, Weiss streaked to an 8-lap heat race win locking him on the pole for the feature. Taking control of the lead early, Ricky Weiss cruised to his fifth win of the season in the 20-lapper topping Mike Martin, Paul Veert, Rick Fawcett, and Walt Morris at the line. (CRP photo) On Friday night at I-94 Speedway (Fergus Falls, Minnesota) for the Wollak Construction WISSOTA Challenge Series sanctioned program, Weiss jumped up three spots in his 12-lap heat to place 5th. Earning the 11th-starting position for the $2,000-to-win A-Main, Ricky improved eight spots reeling in a 3rd place finish behind John Kaanta and Darrell Nelson with Pat Doar and Don Shaw rounding out the Top-5. The following night Ricky followed the WISSOTA Challenge Series to Viking Speedway (Alexandria, Minnesota) for the two-day special. Passing three cars in his heat, Weiss charged to a heat race win positioning him 7th on the starting grid for the feature. Outrunning 2nd-starting Marshall Fegers, Ricky Weiss topped the 25-car field in the A-Main to capture his sixth win of the season and a $2,000 payday. Fegers, Ryan Mikkelson, Darrell Nelson, and Pat Doar completed the Top-5 finishers in the 30-lap affair. (Nick Anderson photo) Wrapping up the Memorial Day Weekend on Sunday, Weiss held his spot in his 12-lap heat race registering a 2nd place finish behind James Giossi. Earning the 9th-starting position for the $2,000-to-win finale, Ricky passed seven cars to place 2nd behind Don Shaw with John Kaanta, Pat Doar, and Steve Laursen rounding out the Top-5. For more results from these events, please visit www.RedRiverCoopSpeedway.ca and www.WISSOTAChallengeSeries.com.

May 19, 2018 - 11th Place Finish in NAPA North Star Nationals at Deer Creek

After losing Friday’s Northern Late Model Racing Association sanctioned program at River Cities Speedway (Grand Forks, North Dakota) to bad weather, Ricky Weiss headed to Deer Creek Speedway (Spring Valley, Minnesota) on Saturday night for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series (LOLMDS) sanctioned NAPA Auto Parts North Star Nationals. Following a 6th place finish in his heat race, Weiss streaked to a 12-lap consolation victory positioning him 17th on the starting grid for the $12,000-to-win A-Main. Coming one spot shy of a Top-10 finish, Ricky Weiss jumped up six positions in the 50-lapper to place 11th. (Heath Lawson photo) Sunday night’s Go-50 at I-80 Speedway (Greenwood, Nebraska) was postponed to July 19 by Mother Nature.   For more results from this event, please visit www.LucasDirt.com.

May 12, 2018 - Ricky Weiss Wins at River Cities Speedway

Friday night brought Ricky Weiss to River Cities Speedway (Grand Forks, North Dakota) competing in a field of 16 Super Late Models. Passing five cars in his heat, Weiss streaked to an 8-lap heat race victory positioning him 5th on the starting grid for the feature. Outrunning pole-starting Dustin Strand, Ricky Weiss soared to his fourth win of the season topping Strand, Bill Mooney, Mike Balcaen, and Ryan Corbett at the finish line. (CRP photo) The following night at Devil’s Lake Speedway (Lakota, North Dakota), Ricky locked his spot into the A-Main with a 2nd place finish in his heat behind Dustin Strand. Rolling off 7th, Weiss had built a comfortable lead until late when Strand starting reeling him in. Making contact on the final corner of the last lap, Ricky was sentenced to the tail dropping him back to an 8th place finish. For more results from these events, please visit www.RiverCitiesSpeedway.com and www.DLSpeedwaytest.weebly.com.

May 5, 2018 - Weiss Attends WISSOTA Challenge Series Opener at Ogilvie

Rick Weiss traveled to Ogilvie Raceway (Ogilvie, Minnesota) on Saturday night for the Wollak Construction WISSOTA Challenge Series sanctioned opener. After starting the night off with a heat race victory, Ricky was a scratch from the $3,000-to-win A-Main. For more results from this event, please visit www.WISSOTAChallengeSeries.com.

March 31, 2018 - Runner-up Finish in Thaw Brawl Opener at LaSalle Speedway

Friday night found Ricky Weiss in action at La Salle Speedway (LaSalle, Illinois) for the Lucas Oil Late Midwest Late Model Racing Association (MLRA) sanctioned double-header. Drawing 48 Super Late Models for the Hoker Trucking Thaw Brawl, Weiss timed in eleventh fastest in his qualifying group locking him into the 4th-starting spot for his heat. Sending the Top 2 into the opening night feature, Ricky streaked to a 10-lap heat race win locking his spot into the main event. Rolling off 3rd, Ricky Weiss led for two laps near the mid-stages of the feature but landed a 2nd place finish after challenging Shannon Babb on the final corner coming up short by .174 of a second. Dennis Erb Jr., Brandon Sheppard, and Chad Simpson completed the Top-5 finishers in the 50-lapper. (Jim DenHamer photo) Returning on Saturday evening for the $15,000 top prize, Ricky jumped up one spot in his heat to capture the 10-lap victory. Rolling off 4th for the main event, Weiss improved one position in the 75-lap affair to place 3rd behind Chris Simpson and Rusty Schlenk with Chad Simpson and Brian Shirley rounding out the Top-5.   For more results from these events, please visit www.MLRARacing.com.

March 24, 2018 - Top 5 Finish in Bama Bash at EAMS

After Mother Nature wiped out Thursday’s opener at Volunteer Speedway (Bulls Gap, Tennessee), Ricky Weiss headed to Boyd’s Speedway (Ringgold, Georgia) on Friday evening for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series (LOLMDS) sanctioned Shamrock. Holding his spot in his heat race, Weiss landed a 2nd place finish behind Chris Madden locking him into the 5th-starting position for the $12,000-to-win A-Main. Losing four spots, Ricky slipped back to a 9th place outing in the 50-lap affair. (Heath Lawson photos) The following night in a field of 36 cars at East Alabama Motor Speedway (Phenix City, Alabama) for the Bama Bash, Ricky secured his spot into the A-Main with a 2nd place finish in his heat behind Scott Bloomquist. Earning the 8th-starting position for the $12,000-to-win feature, Weiss improved three spots in the 50-lapper to place 5th behind Brandon Sheppard, Scott Bloomquist, Don O’Neal, and Dale McDowell. For more results from these events, please visit www.LucasDirt.com.

March 17, 2018 - Weiss Bags $6,400 Bonus Series Victory at Toccoa Raceway

On Friday night Ricky Weiss headed to Tri-County Racetrack (Brasstown, North Carolina) for the Schaeffer’s Oil Southern Nationals Bonus Series sanctioned contest. In a field of 21 Super Late Models, Weiss timed in second fastest in qualifying behind Shane Clanton before running 2nd to Clanton in the 40-lap feature. Casey Roberts, Shawn Chastain, and Jamie Oliver completed the Top-5 finishers. Saturday night brought Ricky to Toccoa Raceway (Toccoa, Georgia) following the Schaeffer’s Oil Southern Nationals Bonus Series. Earning the 4th-starting position for the feature after laying down the down fastest time in his qualifying group, Weiss overtook Casey Roberts on lap 18 and held the top spot for the next 46 circuits to capture his third win of the season and a $6,400 payday. Shanon Buckingham, David Payne, Zack Mitchell, and Brent Dixon rounded out the Top-5 finishers in the 64-lap affair. (Brian McLeod photo) For more results from these events, please visit www.SouthernNationalsSeries.com/Bonus_index.html.

February 14, 2018 - Ricky Weiss Pilots Scott Bloomquist Car at Volusia

Hopping behind the wheel of Scott Bloomquist’s #0 Super Late Model, Ricky Weiss was one of 51 Super Late Models signed in at Volusia Speedway Park (Barberville, Florida) on Wednesday night for the World of Outlaws Craftsman Late Model Series season opener. Gaining one spot in his heat, Weiss recorded a 5th place finish transferring him into the B-Main. Sending the Top 2 into the $10,000-to-win A-Main, Ricky came up one spot short with a 3rd place finish. (Heath Lawson photo) For more results from this event, please visit www.WoOLMS.com.