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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)

aReturning 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
aOn 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.

January 14, 2018 - Weiss Bags Second Win of Wild West Shootout on Saturday
aWednesday night found Ricky Weiss return to action at FK Rod Ends Arizona Speedway (Queen Creek, Arizona) for round three of the Keyser Manufacturing Wild West Shootout. After laying down the fastest time overall in his group on his first lap in qualifying, Ricky made hard contact with the wall on his second lap that kept him from competing in his heat race. Rolling off on the tail of his B-Main, Weiss broke a driveshaft before the race began ending his night early.

Competing in a field of 46 cars on Friday night, Weiss followed up the fastest time in his qualifying group with a heat race win. Starting the feature in 3rd, Ricky jumped up one spot in the 30-lapper notching a 2nd place finish behind Mike Marlar with Bobby Pierce, Chris Simpson, and Earl Pearson Jr. completing the Top 5 finishers.

On Saturday night, Weiss locked his spot into the main event with a heat race win. Receiving the pole position for the feature after the redraw, Ricky Weiss led wire-to-wire en route to his second win of the season and a $5,000 payday. Cade Dillard, Ryan Gustin, Brandon Sheppard, and Don Shaw rounded out the Top 5 finishers in the 40-lap affair. (Mike Ruefer photo)

Wrapping up the 12th annual Keyser Manufacturing Wild West Shootout on Sunday, Ricky landed a 2nd place finish in his heat behind Brandon Sheppard positioning him 7th on the starting grid for the $13,000-to-win A-Main. Wheeling his way into a podium spot, Weiss gained four spots to place 3rd behind Brandon Sheppard and Mike Marlar with Don Shaw and Cade Dillard trailing them to the line.

For more results from these events, please visit www.WildWestShootout.net.

January 7, 2018 - Ricky Weiss Opens 2018 Season With Wild West Shootout Victory
Kicking off the 2018 season, Ricky Weiss made the trek to the FK ROD Ends Arizona Speedway (Queen Creek, Arizona) on Saturday night for the 12th annual Keyser Manufacturing Wild West Shootout. With 50 Super Late Models on hand for the first round of the six-race tour, Weiss followed up the fastest time in his qualifying group with a heat race victory. Earning the pole position for the feature after the redraw, Ricky led the opening 17 laps until surrendering the lead to Chris Simpson. Jumping on the high side late in the race for one final shot at regaining the top spot, Ricky Weiss blasted past Simpson and then streaked to his first win of the season over Simpson, Mike Marlar, Brandon Sheppard, and Garrett Alberson. He captured a $5,000 payday for his late-race heroics. (Tom Macht photo)

aReturning on Sunday evening, Weiss timed in second fastest in his group before placing 2nd in his heat race behind Mike Marlar. Rolling off 7th for the feature, Ricky worked his way into a podium spot by the mid-point of the race and was challenging race-leader Bobby Pierce for the lead by lap 21. After making a pass for the lead coming out of turn four on lap 21, Weiss was shoved into the turn-one exit barrier while sliding to the highside to secure the top spot. Able to walk away from the contact uninjured, Weiss was credited with a 23rd place outing.

For more results from these events, please visit www.WildWestShootout.net.

November 14, 2017 - Ricky Weiss Wraps Up 2017 Season With 15 Wins
The 2017 season saw Ricky Weiss compete in a total of 71 events where he visited victory lane 15 times. Losing 12 of his events to Mother Nature, Weiss collected 44 Top-10 outings and 41 Top-5 finishes. He was also crowned the NLRA points championship for his first time since 2011.

October 7th, 2017 - Weiss Visits Victory Lane in Fall Classic at Viking Speedway
aPowering the Derrick’s Sandblasting #7 Super Late Model, Ricky Weiss traveled to Viking Speedway (Alexandria, Minnesota) on Friday for the two-day Viking Fall Classic. Drawing 30 cars for the WISSOTA sanctioned weekend, Ricky locked his spot into the opening night feature with a heat race victory. Battling with Don Shaw for the lead, Weiss came up short at the line to place 2nd behind Shaw with Pat Doar, John Kaanta, and Lance Matthees rounding out the Top 5.

Returning on Saturday for another $3,000-to-win A-Main, Weiss landed a 3rd place finish in his heat race positioning him 8th on the starting grid for the feature. Overtaking Pat Doar in the closing laps, Ricky Weiss streaked to his fifteenth win of the season over Jeff Wildung, Don Shaw, Pat Doar, and Lance Matthees.

For more results from these events, please visit www.VikingSpeedway.net.

September 30th, 2017 - Ricky Weiss Sweeps Prairie Classic at Red River Co-op
On Friday Ricky Weiss headed to Red River Co-op Speedway (Winnipeg, Manitoba) for the two-day Prairie Classic. With 22 Super Late Models on hand for the unsanctioned weekend, Weiss started the night off with a heat race victory from the 5th-starting position. Rolling off on the pole for the opening night feature, Ricky outran the 21-car field to capture his thirteenth win of the season. Dustin Strand, Jim Harris, Bill Mooney, and Brad Seng completed the Top 5 finishers in the 20-lap affair.

Returning on Saturday evening, Weiss posted another heat race victory positioning him on the pole for the A-Main. Holding off the hard-charging Dustin Strand late, Ricky cruised to his fourteenth win of the season over Strand, Brad Seng, Shane Edginton, and Kevin Sexton. (Tim Johnson photos)

For more results from these events, please visit www.RedRiverCoopSpeedway.ca.

September 16th, 2017 - Weiss Bags Four Top 5 Finishes During WISSOTA 100 Weekend
aWednesday night found Ricky Weiss in action at Dakota State Fair Speedway (Huron, South Dakota) for the WISSOTA 100 weekend. In a field of 29 Super Late Models, Ricky passed seven cars in his heat to capture a heat race victory. Rolling off 5th for the opening night feature, Weiss improved two more spots posting a 3rd place finish behind Lance Matthees and Scott Ward with Kent Arment and Eric Mass completing the Top 5 finishers.

The following night starting 8th in his heat race, Weiss landed a 2nd place finish behind Chad Olsen positioning him 6th on the starting grid for the feature. Breaking into the Top 5, Ricky gained two positions in the 15-lapper recording a 4th place finish behind Jeff Provinzino, Chad Olsen, and Jeff Wildung with Chad Becker coming in 5th.

For the third night of action in the WISSOTA 100, Ricky secured his spot into the A-Main with a heat race win from the 6th-starting position. Starting in 4th for the 15-lap feature, Weiss jumped up two spots to place 2nd behind Chad Becker with David McDonald, Ryan Mikkelson, and Jordan Heiman rounding out the Top 5.

Wrapping up the WISSOTA 100 on Saturday, Ricky had already locked his spot into the $10,000-to-win finale with his performances the previous three nights. Earning the 5th-starting position, Ricky Weiss passed three cars in the 40-lap affair registering a runner-up finish behind Chad Becker with Jeff Provinzino, Lance Matthees, and Kent Arment trailing them across the finish line. (CRP Photography)

For more results from these events, please visit www.WISSOTA.org.

September 9th, 2017 - Podium Finish in John Seitz Memorial
aRicky Weiss headed to River Cities Speedway (Grand Forks, North Dakota) on Thursday evening for Prelude to the Johnny. With 45 Super Late Models on hand for the Northern Late Model Racing Association (NLRA) sanctioned program, Ricky secured his spot into the opening night feature with a 2nd place finish in his heat behind Steve Laursen. Starting in 7th, Weiss gained three positions in the 25-lapper to place 4th behind Don Shaw, Jake Redetzke, and Dustin Strand with John Kanta coming in 5th.

Returning on Friday night for the two-day John Seitz Memorial, Ricky passed four cars in his heat logging a 3rd place finish. Transferring into the Dash, Weiss reeled in a 2nd place finish behind A.J. Diemel locking him into the 2nd-starting position for the $9,200-to-win A-Main on Saturday evening. Losing one spot in the 92-lap affair, Ricky Weiss notched a 3rd place finish behind Don Shaw and AJ Diemel with Scott Ward and John Kanta completing the Top 5 finishers. (CRP Photography)

After his performance over the weekend, Ricky captured the NLRA points title for his first time since 2011.

For more results from these events, please visit www.NLRA.org and www.RiverCitiesSpeedway.com.

December 22nd, 2017 - Ricky Weiss Wraps up 2016 Season with 2 Wins
Teaming up with Vic Hill for the 2016 season, Ricky Weiss posted two wins while competing in a total of 50 events. With the weather determining the outcome of four of his scheduled dates, Weiss notched 24 Top 10 finishes and 15 Top 5 outings.