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Shannon
Babb Spins to Avoid Spinning Car Late in Chi-Town Showdown
Babb Steady Throughout Hectic Mod
Mania at Granite City In Open Wheel Modified competition, the Moweaqua, Illinois star ran seventh in Thursday's $3,000 to win opener, did not start Friday's $4,000 to win showdown, and knocked down an impressive fifth place effort in Saturday's weekend finale, which paid $5,000 to the winner! Full results from both classes can be accessed online at www.tricityspeedway.net.
Shannon Babb Travels to Brownstown
for Jackson 100 Weekend In front of a standing-room-only crowd at Brownstown on Saturday night, a $15,000 top prize was up for grabs in the prestigious 'Jackson 100.' Shannon knocked down the eleventh fastest lap in Group A during time trials, but later wound up eighth in his stacked heat race. The Moweaqua, Illinois standout then chose to scratch from the B-Main and did not compete in the 100-lapper, which was eventually won by Scott Bloomquist. Full results from the doubleheader weekend at Brownstown can be viewed online by clicking on www.lucasdirt.com.
Babb Lands Top Ten in Knoxville Nationals
Prelim in Iowa By virtue of racking up the seventeenth most single-night points during the prelims, Shannon rolled off from the inside of the ninth row in Saturday's 100-lap grand finale. The Moweaqua, Illinois standout drew a lap 31 caution flag, but returned to the track and rallied all the way back up inside of the top ten. Unfortunately, Shannon eventually retired with issues and wound up being paid for twenty-third at the pay window following the $40,000 to win affair. Full results from all three shows at the Marion County Fairgrounds speedplant over the weekend can be accessed by clicking on www.lucasdirt.com.
Shannon Babb Solid in World 100 Prelims
at Eldora Speedway When the calendar flipped to Saturday, the largest crowd in the history of the storied 1/2-mile speedplant was on hand to witness the 'World 100,' which boasted a hefty $50,000 windfall. Shannon finished ninth in his loaded heat race and twenty-fourth in his B-Main, which unfortunately kept the Moweaqua, Illinois star out of the 100-lap headliner that was eventually won by Jonathan Davenport. Complete results from the three-day crown jewel spectacular can be accessed online at www.eldoraspeedway.com.
Babb Wires Field at Farmer City Raceway
for Fifth Victory!!!
Shannon Babb Suffers Late Flat Tire
in Topless 100 While in Third...
Babb and #18 Team Trek North for
$50,000 USA Nationals (August 4, 2017) The 'USA Nationals' finally kicked off tonight at Cedar Lake Speedway and a $6,000 payday was on the line in the World of Outlaws Craftsman Late Model Series show at the New Richmond, Wisconsin facility. Shannon Babb qualified fourteenth fastest in Group A during the time trial session, but later wound up ninth in his heat race. The Moweaqua, Illinois standout then opted to scratch from his B-Main and unfortunately did not start the 30-lap feature event tonight at CLS, which was won by Chris Madden. (August 3, 2017) Tonight's $6,000 to win 'USA Nationals' preliminary event at the renowned Cedar Lake Speedway in New Richmond, Wisconsin has been rained-out and rescheduled for tomorrow evening. Also on tap tomorrow at CLS with the entire rain-postponed prelim program will be the regularly scheduled time trial session and heat races for Saturday's 'USA Nationals' headliner, which once again boasts a gigantic $50,000 winner's check.
Huge Week of Racing in Home State
of Illinois for #18 Team (July 26, 2017) Next up on the schedule for the #18 team was a visit to Fayette County Speedway in Brownstown, Illinois tonight for an $8,000 to win World of Outlaws Craftsman Late Model Series mid-week throwdown. Shannon Babb tripped the clock fourth fastest overall during the time trial session prior to scoring an impressive heat race triumph. After drawing the sixth starting spot before the drop of the green flag in the 40-lap affair, Shannon was in the fifth position on lap 28 when he unfortunately suffered a flat Hoosier tire. The Moweaqua, Illinois star did not return to the racetrack and retired with a nineteenth place outing. (July 25, 2017) A lucrative week in the Land of Lincoln started tonight at the tiny Macon Speedway in Macon, Illinois, as the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series rolled into the 1/5-mile bullring to preside over the $12,000 to win 'St. Louis U-Pic-A-Part 100.' Shannon Babb posted the quickest lap overall of the 25 entrants in qualifying to earn Fast Time honors and later placed second in heat race action. After starting the 100-lap grind from the outside of the second row and leading laps 33-59, Shannon settled for an impressive runner-up showing at Mighty Macon behind only victor Josh Richards!
Shannon Babb Battles Back to Fifth
in Silver Dollar Nationals!!
Babb Runs Second Early; Finishes
Sixth in NAPA Know How 50
UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals Nightly
Results for #18 Team (July 7, 2017) Next up on the "Hell Tour" was a visit to Farmer City Raceway in Farmer City, Illinois tonight for a $10,000 to win throwdown. Shannon Babb knocked down the quickest time in Group B during the qualifying session and later ran second in heat race action. After starting from the inside of the fourth row in the 50-lap affair, which was contested on a one-groove racing surface, Shannon was able to move up to fifth to trail only winner Mike Marlar, Billy Moyer, Brandon Sheppard, and Frank Heckenast, Jr. at the checkered flag. (July 6, 2017) The 37th edition of the 'Herald & Review 100' took center stage for the UMP Summer Nationals tonight at the 1/5-mile Macon Speedway in Macon, Illinois and a $5,000 winner's check was up for grabs. Shannon Babb earned Fast Time honors during the time trial session and later picked up a heat race triumph. After drawing the pole position for the 100-lap grind, Shannon held the point or battled for the lead most of the first 25 circuits before sliding back a few spots as the race wore on. At the checkers, the Moweaqua, Illinois ace found himself eighth in the final finishing order at Mighty Macon. (July 5, 2017) With continuing rainfall and a high chance for more precipitation, tonight's scheduled UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals stop at the tiny Belle-Clair Speedway in Belleville, Illinois has been washed out. Next up will be the annual 'Herald & Review 100' on July 6 at the mighty Macon Speedway in Macon, Illinois! (July 4, 2017) Independence Day took the #18 team to Fayette County Speedway in Brownstown, Illinois tonight, as a $10,000 top prize was on the line for the cars and stars of the "Hell Tour." Shannon Babb claimed Fast Time honors during the qualifying session prior to running second in his loaded heat race. Shannon then drove past four competitors during the 50-lap finale on his way to another runner-up effort behind only race winner Brandon Sheppard. (July 3, 2017) Shannon Babb Racing (SBR) followed the UMP Summer Nationals tour to Quincy Raceway in Quincy, Illinois tonight for a $5,000 to win program. Shannon Babb knocked down the third fastest lap in Group B during time trials and later claimed an impressive victory in heat race action. After drawing the pole position before the drop of the green flag in the 40-lapper, Shannon bagged a strong runner-up performance behind only victor Brandon Sheppard. (July 2, 2017) The 2017 edition of the "Hell Tour" soldiered on tonight with a visit to Lincoln Speedway in Lincoln, Illinois, as the #18 team vied for a $5,000 payday in the Land of Lincoln. Shannon Babb laid down the fourth quickest lap in his group during qualifying prior to grabbing the fourth transfer spot through his heat race. After starting the 40-lap main event from the inside of the sixth row, Shannon wound up finishing right where he started... in the eleventh position. (July 1, 2017) Another $10,000 winner's check was up for grabs in another World of Outlaws Craftsman Late Model Series and UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals clash tonight at Federated Raceway at I-55 in Pevely, Missouri. Shannon Babb timed in eleventh fastest in Group A during the qualifying session and later placed fifth in his loaded heat race. Following a second place showing in the B-Main, Shannon stormed past eleven competitors during the 50-lap main event on his way to a strong sixth place showing in the co-sanctioned affair. (June 30, 2017) The $10,000 to win showdown between the World of Outlaws Craftsman Late Model Series versus the UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals scheduled for tonight at Terre Haute Action Track in Terre Haute, Indiana has been canceled due to a heavy afternoon storm paired with persistent rain throughout the rest of the day. (June 29, 2017) Following a rare off-day from the UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals grind, a $5,000 top prize was on the line earlier tonight at Plymouth Speedway in Plymouth, Indiana. Shannon Babb knocked down the sixth quickest lap in his group during time trials before running fifth in his loaded heat race. The Moweaqua, Illinois ace then started the 40-lap feature from the inside of the eighth row, but unfortunately retired his smoking racecar on lap thirteen and was placed twentieth in the final finishing order. (June 27, 2017) A four-and-a-half hour drive greeted the #18 team today to make it to Charleston Speedway in Charleston, Illinois in time for tonight's $5,000 to win UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals spectacular. The "Moweaqua Missile" Shannon Babb toured the Land of Lincoln oval fourth quickest in his group during time trials prior to running fourth in his stacked heat race. Shannon was then on the move during the caution-free 40-lapper by blitzing up to fourth to trail only race winner Billy Moyer, Jr., Ryan Unzicker, and Bobby Pierce at the checkered flag. (June 26, 2017) The cars and stars of the "Hell Tour" made their way south to Clarksville Speedway in Clarksville, Tennessee tonight for another round of UMP Summer Nationals competition, which carried a $5,000 winner's share. Shannon Babb stopped the clock fastest in his group during the time trial session and later placed second in heat race action. After rolling off from the outside of the third row in the 40-lap main event, Shannon drove up to fifth to finish behind only victor Dennis Erb, Jr., Billy Moyer, Bobby Pierce, and Ryan Unzicker. (June 25, 2017) Sunday's UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals stop took Shannon Babb to the pristine Tri-State Speedway in Haubstadt, Indiana tonight for a $5,000 to win battle. Shannon timed in second quickest in his group during the qualifying session before claiming yet another heat race win. The Moweaqua, Illinois star then started the 40-lap feature from the outside of the front row and wound up an impressive runner-up behind only race winner Tyler Erb!
(June 23, 2017) Another day, another "Hell Tour" stop for the #18 team, as they rolled into Tri-City Speedway in Granite City, Illinois today for a $10,000 to win UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals show. Shannon Babb clicked off the fastest lap in his group during time trials prior to picking up a victory in his loaded heat race. The Moweaqua, Illinois star then started the 40-lapper from the inside of the second row and wound up fourth in the final finishing order behind only victor Dennis Erb, Jr., Tony Jackson, Jr., and Chris Simpson! (June 22, 2017) The Shannon Babb Racing (SBR) team was in the pit area tonight at Spoon River Speedway in Banner, Illinois for a UMP Summer Nationals program, which boasted a $5,000 winner's check. Shannon Babb timed in second quickest in his group during qualifying and later scored the triumph in heat race action. After drawing the third starting spot before the drop of the green flag in the 40-lap finale, Shannon ran third early in the distance, but eventually slipped back to tenth at the checkered flag. (June 21, 2017) Afternoon rain showers have cancelled tonight's UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals showdown at Farley Speedway in Farley, Iowa. There will be no makeup date for the $10,000 to win event and the "Hell Tour" will now move on to Spoon River Speedway in Banner, Illinois on Thursday, June 22. (June 20, 2017) Following a rare day off, the #18 team was back on the road with the UMP Summer Nationals tour tonight in another $5,000 to win battle at Jacksonville Speedway in Jacksonville, Illinois. Shannon Babb posted the second fastest time in his group during qualifying prior to running second in his heat race. After rolling off from the outside of the third row in the 40-lap main event, Shannon was able to move past a trio of competitors en route to a strong third place showing behind only race winner Billy Moyer and runner-up Bobby Pierce. (June 17, 2017) The fourth leg of the "Hell Tour" grind took the #18 SBR team to Peoria Speedway in Peoria, Illinois tonight. Shannon Babb clicked off the third fastest lap in his group during time trials and later grabbed the fourth transfer spot through his heat race. Shannon was then in the tenth position after twenty circuits in the feature when heavy rain canceled the remainder of the 60-lap affair. The race has since been deemed official and Shannon was officially credited with a tenth place finish in the event, which was downgraded to a $5,000 to win purse. (June 16, 2017) The grueling UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals tour made their first-ever stop at Sycamore Speedway in Maple Park, Illinois tonight and 38 competitors showed up to vie for the $7,500 payday. Shannon Babb laid down the fourth quickest time in Group B during the qualifying session prior to running second in heat race action. After rolling off from the outside of the fourth row in the 40-lap feature event, Shannon stormed all the way up to second in the running order before settling for a third place showing behind only victor Billy Moyer and runner-up Ryan Unzicker! (June 15, 2017) Round two of the "Hell Tour" ventured north to Kankakee County Speedway in Kankakee, Illinois tonight for another $5,000 to win throwdown. Shannon Babb stopped the clock fourth fastest in his group during time trials before placing second in his stacked heat race. Despite gambling on soft tires, Shannon was able to drive past a trio of competitors during the 40-lapper to record a strong third place podium performance behind only feature winner Bobby Pierce and runner-up Cody Mahoney! (June 14, 2017) The 2017 edition of the UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals kicked off tonight at the legendary Brownstown Speedway in Brownstown, Indiana. A $5,000 winner's check was on the line at the 1/4-mile, semi-banked oval in the annual running of the 'Hoosier Dirt Classic.' Shannon Babb timed in seventh quickest in Group A during qualifying and was battling for the lead in his heat race when a burnt piston in the motor sent him pitside. Shannon then switched to a back-up car for the 40-lap feature and salvaged a fourteenth place effort in the '17 series lid lifter.
Babb Wins Heat Race Leading into
$100k Dirt Late Model Dream Shannon ran fourth in his heat race on Thursday night prior to winding up seventeenth in the final finishing order of the 25-lapper. On Friday evening, Shannon placed fifth in heat race action before moving up to finish fourteenth in the 25-lap main event. When action really heated up in the Buckeye State on Saturday, the Moweaqua, Illinois star won his stacked heat race, but was an early retiree in the 100-lap 'Dirt Late Model Dream' - eventually settling for a twenty-seventh place performance. View complete results from all three days at Eldora Speedway by pointing your Internet browser to www.eldoraspeedway.com.
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(October
15, 2017) On October 13-14, the #18 SBR team
was in the pit area at the pristine Dirt Oval at Route 66 Raceway
in Joliet, Illinois, as the World of Outlaws Craftsman Late Model
Series sanctioned the two-day 'Chi-Town Showdown.' In Friday night's
$10,000 to win weekend opener, Shannon Babb knocked down the seventh
quickest time overall during the qualifying session before placing
fourth in his loaded heat race. After starting tenth on the grid
in the 50-lap feature, Shannon was running solidly in seventh on
lap 41 when he spun to avoid a spinning lapped car, which helped
relegate him to a fourteenth place performance. The 'Chi-Town Showdown'
finale on Saturday evening, which was scheduled to boast another
$10,000 winner's share, was washed out early in the day due to inclement
weather and will not be rescheduled. Full results from Joliet can
be accessed by pointing your Internet browser to 
(October
1, 2017) Shannon Babb Racing (SBR) pulled
double-duty during the annual 'Mod Mania' weekend at Tri-City Speedway
in Granite City, Illinois from September 28-30. Behind the wheel
of his familiar #18 Super Late Model, Shannon Babb won his heat
race on Thursday night prior to winding up fourth in the $2,000
to win opener behind only winner Ryan Unzicker, Tim Manville, and
Chris Simpson. On Friday evening in the $2,500 to win program, Shannon
also won his heat race and later drove to a third place podium performance
in the 30-lapper behind only victor Chris Simpson and runner-up
Bobby Pierce. In Saturday's weekend finale at the St. Louis-area
facility, which boasted a $3,000 top prize, Shannon once again was
victorious in heat race action, but battery problems late in the
feature distance dropped him to thirteenth in the final finishing
order.
(September
24, 2017) The #18 SBR team stormed into the
legendary Brownstown Speedway in Brownstown, Indiana on September
22-23 for the 38th edition of the 'Jackson 100.' The two-day Lucas
Oil Late Model Dirt Series weekend kicked off on Friday evening
at the 1/4-mile fairgrounds facility with a $7,000 to win shootout.
Shannon Babb timed in eighth quickest in Group B during the qualifying
session prior to running second in his stacked heat race. After
starting the 30-lap sprint from the outside of the fourth row, Shannon
slipped backwards early in the distance and eventually wound up
retiring in the twenty-third spot. 
(September
17, 2017) The Shannon Babb Racing (SBR) team
made their way to Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa from September
14-16 for the 14th edition of the 'Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville
Nationals.' The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series once again presided
over the three-day crown jewel extravaganza, which drew 56 entrants
to the Hawkeye State and began with a pair of $7,000 to win preliminary
shootouts. On Thursday evening, Shannon Babb placed third in his
heat race and later wound up ninth in the final rundown of the 25-lap
feature event. At Knoxville on Friday night, Shannon unfortunately
missed out on the 25-lapper after finishing fourth in his loaded
heat race and ninth in the B-Main.
(September
10, 2017) The #18 SBR team made the journey
to the hallowed grounds of Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio on
September 7-9 for the "Granddaddy of Them All" - the 47th
Annual 'World 100.' The most prestigious event in our industry got
underway with a pair of Twin 25 preliminary programs with each feature
winner receiving $10,000 for their efforts. On Thursday night, Shannon
Babb ran second in his heat race prior to slipping back a few spots
during the 25-lap main event to finish eleventh. At the "Big
E" on Friday evening, Shannon once again placed second in his
heat race before winding up sixteenth in the final rundown of the
25-lapper. 
(September 2, 2017) Moweaqua,
Illinois standout Shannon Babb racked up his fifth feature win of
the 2017 racing season on Friday night, September 1 at Farmer City
Raceway in Farmer City, Illinois! Shannon posted the fastest lap
in his group during the UMP qualifying session and later picked
up a victory in his loaded heat race. After starting the 40-lapper
from the pole position, Shannon held the top spot from green to
checkers to bag the $5,000 winner's check over Jason Feger, Bobby
Pierce, Ryan Unzicker, and Brian Shirley! Full results from last
night's FCR finale can be located online by clicking on 
(July
8, 2017) Tonight's UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals
stop was at Highland Speedway in Highland, Illinois for another
$10,000 to win tilt. Shannon Babb posted the fifth quickest time
in Group B during qualifying prior to finishing second in his loaded
heat race. He then rolled off from the inside of the fourth row
in the 50-lap feature event, but unfortunately slid back to thirteenth
in the final finishing order. After the race, Shannon opted to pull
off the "Hell Tour" and will not be in action in Danville,
Illinois tomorrow evening.
(June
24, 2017) Next up was a visit to Fairbury
American Legion Speedway in Fairbury, Illinois tonight for another
Summer Nationals tilt, which carried a $10,000 payday. Shannon Babb
laid down the third fastest lap in Group A during the time trial
session and later scored a heat race triumph. After starting the
50-lap headliner from the outside of the second row, Shannon bolted
to the race lead on the first circuit and led each and every lap
on the way to a commanding $10,000 triumph over Dennis Erb, Jr.,
Chris Simpson, Brent Larson, and Billy Moyer, Jr.! (Jim
DenHamer Photo)
(June
18, 2017) The first week of the UMP DIRTcar
Summer Nationals wrapped up tonight with a $5,000 to win throwdown
at Daugherty Speedway in Boswell, Indiana. The "Moweaqua Missile"
Shannon Babb swept the night's racing action in the Hoosier State,
as he set Fast Time in his group during qualifying, won his heat
race, and later led all thirty circuits of the main event. Shannon
bagged the $5,000 top prize for his 91st career "Hell Tour"
victory over Billy Moyer, Bobby Pierce, Jason Feger, and Bob Gardner!
(Jim DenHamer Photo)
(June
11, 2017) Shannon Babb and Shannon Babb Racing
(SBR) made the trek to the hallowed high-banks of Eldora Speedway
in Rossburg, Ohio on June 8-10 for the 23rd Annual 'Dirt Late Model
Dream.' The crown jewel extravaganza drew 79 Super Late Model competitors
to the 1/2-mile speedplant to vie for the whopping $100,000 winner's
check. Things kicked off at the "Big E" with a pair of
Twin 25 preliminary programs, which paid $5,000 and $10,000 to win
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