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FRANK
HECKENAST, JR. BATTLES XR FOES AT KOKOMO
HECKENAST RACING LEAVES KNOXVILLE
AFTER RAIN... At the 1/2-mile Hawkeye State speedplant on Saturday a $50,000 top prize was scheduled to be up for grabs in the 'Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals' headliner. Unfortunately, the crown jewel contest was pushed back to Sunday afternoon due to heavy rain showers and the Heckenast Racing team opted to load up and leave the track instead of starting in a B-Main the following day. Complete results from the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series biggie can be found online at www.lucasdirt.com. (Heath Lawson Photo)
IMPRESSIVE RUNNER-UP FOR HECKENAST,
JR. AT FALS!!!
FRANKIE ENJOYS SOLID LABOR DAY WEEKEND
IN ILLINOIS!
HECKENAST, JR. LANDS PAIR OF TOP
TENS AT DAVENPORT The 'Quad Cities 150' then concluded on Saturday and a huge crowd was on hand in the Hawkeye State to witness the finale, which boasted a hefty $30,000 windfall. Frankie grabbed the fourth and final transfer spot through his heat race and later rolled off from the outside of the eighth row in the 70-lap headliner. Unfortunately, the Frankfort, Illinois standout was an early retiree in the contest and was officially paid for a twenty-second place showing. Complete results from Davenport Speedway can be found online by clicking on www.woolms.com. (Mike Ruefer Photo)
FRANKIE LEADS EARLY; FINISHES FOURTH
AT KANKAKEE After starting the 40-lap feature from the inside of the second row, Frankie led the contest early in the distance before he was overtaken for the point by his cousin Mike Spatola on lap thirteen. The Frankfort, Illinois ace then raced hard to stay inside of the top five and ultimately wound up fourth in the final rundown behind only victor Spatola, Ryan Unzicker, and McKay Wenger. Complete results from last night at Kankakee can be found online at www.marsracingseries.com.
TRIO OF TOP FIVES FOR HECKENAST RACING
IN IOWA! The action then quickly shifted to the 1/4-mile oval at Davenport Speedway in Davenport, Iowa on Friday evening, as a $5,000 top prize was up for grabs. Frankie won his heat race prior to again placing fourth in the 30-lapper behind only winner Spencer Diercks, Chad Simpson, and Chris Simpson. In Saturday's $5,000 to win weekend finale at Maquoketa Speedway in Maquoketa, Iowa, Frankie finished second in his heat race and later drove to an impressive third place podium effort in the 30-lap finale behind only race winner Tony Jackson, Jr. and runner-up Chris Simpson! Complete results from each of these three races can be found online by clicking on www.mlraracing.com. (Mike Ruefer Photo)
HECKENAST RACING TRANSFERS INTO USA
NATIONALS At Cedar Lake on Friday evening, a double set of qualifying heat races were held to help set the stage for Saturday's $50,000 to win 'USA Nationals.' Frankie advanced to third in his first heat race of the night, while he moved up to fourth in his final heat race. By virtue of racking up the ninth most passing points during preliminary action, Frankie rolled off from the inside of the fifth row in the 100-lap headliner on Saturday. The Frankfort, Illinois standout quickly vaulted towards the top five early in the distance, but eventually ran into problems late in the 'USA Nationals' and was relegated to a sixteenth place showing. Complete results from the entire weekend can be viewed online at www.woolms.com. (Todd Boyd Photo)
PRELIM WRECK FORCES HECKENAST OUT
OF PDC
FRANKIE SEVENTH IN HELL TOUR STOP
TO TRI-CITY The #99jr team then made the trek to the Hawkeye State for a pair of midweek special events. On Monday at Boone Speedway in Boone, Iowa in the 'Hawkeye 50,' which was sanctioned by the World of Outlaws Case Construction Late Model Series, Frankie was awarded a provisional to gain access into the $20,000 to win headliner and ultimately wound up twenty-second in the final finishing order. At Davenport Speedway in Davenport, Iowa on Tuesday, the Frankfort, Illinois ace ran fourth in his heat race and twentieth in the $10,000 to win MARS Racing Series main event. Complete results from each of these races can be found on www.dirtcarsummernationals.com, www.woolms.com, and www.marsracingseries.com. (Terry Page Photo)
#99JR TEAM COMPETES AT STUART &
OAKSHADE
HECKENAST, JR. BATTLES LUCAS FOES
AT DAVENPORT
PEVELY PODIUM HEADLINES HECKENAST'S
BUSY WEEK In the 'St. Louis Firecracker Faceoff' opener on Friday night at Federated Raceway at I-55 in Pevely, Missouri, Frankie timed in second fastest in Group B during World of Outlaws Case Construction Late Model Series qualifying, ran second in his heat race, and later moved up three spots during the 40-lap main event to land on the podium in third behind only $10,000 victor Dennis Erb, Jr. and runner-up Billy Moyer, Jr. In Saturday's $20,000 to win finale at Pevely, the Frankfort, Illinois ace placed second in his heat race prior to grabbing a solid seventh place effort in the 55-lap headliner. The five-race week was then capped off on Sunday at Jacksonville Speedway in Jacksonville, Illinois, as a $10,000 top prize was up for grabs with the World of Outlaws Case Construction Late Model Series. Frankie stopped the clock third quickest overall during time trials and ran second in his heat race for the third straight evening. After drawing the sixth starting spot for the 40-lap A-Main and getting caught up in a first lap incident, Frankie fought back to salvage a thirteenth place effort. Complete results from each of these five races can be found online at www.dirtcarsummernationals.com and www.woolms.com. (Todd Healy Photo)
HECKENAST, JR. BUSY DURING OPENING
HELL TOUR WEEK On Thursday evening, another $5,000 top prize was up for grabs at Davenport Speedway in Davenport, Iowa. Frankie stopped the clock second quickest in his group during qualifying, but unfortunately slipped over the banking in his heat race in finishing sixth. After advancing all the way up to third in the B-Main, the Frankfort, Illinois ace was forced to rely on a provisional to gain access into the 40-lap main event. Frankie climbed up several spots during the course of the headliner and flirted with a top ten showing before problems late in the distance dropped him to nineteenth in the final rundown. Complete results from each race can be located online at www.dirtcarsummernationals.com. (Todd Healy Photo)
FRANK HECKENAST, JR. TRANSFERS INTO
ELDORA PRELIMS The annual running of the 'Dirt Late Model Dream' then took center stage over the weekend at the "Big E." On Friday evening, Frankie clicked off the twelfth fastest lap in his group during the time trial session prior to nabbing the third transfer spot through his heat race. In the 25-lap feature, which shelled out $12,000 to the winner and was pushed back to Saturday afternoon due to inclement weather, the Frankfort, Illinois standout claimed a respectable thirteenth place performance. Later in the day, Frankie placed fifth in his heat race and thirteenth in his B-Main, which was unfortunately not good enough to transfer into the $128,000 to win 'Dirt Late Model Dream.' Complete results from each day at Eldora Speedway can be found online at www.eldoraspeedway.com. (Josh James Artwork)
HECKENAST, JR. COMPETES IN GRANITE
CITY DOUBLE DIP The World of Outlaws Case Construction Late Model Series then rolled into the Granite City, Illinois oval on Friday to preside over a single-day shootout, which boasted a $10,000 payday. Frankie stopped the clock eighth fastest in Group A during time trials and later grabbed the third transfer spot through his stacked heat race. With passing at a premium during the 40-lapper, the Frankfort, Illinois standout was an early retiree in the contest and was ultimately paid for a twenty-second place showing. Complete results from both races at the St. Louis-area facility can be viewed online at www.tricityspeedway.net. (Jacy Norgaard Photo)
FRANKIE ON PODIUM AT FAIRBURY AND
ELDORA! At Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio on Sunday evening, a $5,000 winner's check was on the line in the annual running of the 'Johnny Appleseed Classic.' Frankie stopped the clock eighth fastest in time trials and later ran second in heat race action. On the rugged racing surface in the 30-lapper, the Frankfort, Illinois ace stayed out of trouble and moved up to third to land on the podium behind only race winner Tyler Erb and runner-up Kyle Strickler. Complete results from both Memorial Day weekend races can be found online at www.marsracingseries.com and www.eldoraspeedway.com. (Tyler Carr Racing Photos)
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(September
21, 2022) Heckenast Racing made their way
to Kokomo Speedway in Kokomo, Indiana on September 19-20 for the
inaugural running of the 'Kokomo Dirt Nationals,' which was sanctioned
by the XR Super Series. On Monday night in the $20,000 to win opener,
Frank Heckenast, Jr. ran fourth in his heat race and later won his
B-Main before advancing up to finish eleventh in the 40-lap main
event. At Kokomo on Tuesday evening in the finale, which boasted
a whopping $40,000 paycheck, Frankie placed fifth in his loaded
heat race, won his B-Main once again, and later wound up twentieth
in the final finishing order of the 60-lapper. Complete results
from the 'Kokomo Dirt Nationals' can be found online by logging
onto 
(September
18, 2022) The #99jr team was in the pit area
at the sprawling Knoxville Raceway from September 15-17 for the
18th Annual 'Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals.' Things kicked
off at the Knoxville, Iowa facility with a pair of $7,000 to win
preliminary programs. On Thursday night in the opener, Frank Heckenast,
Jr. unfortunately just missed out on the 25-lap feature event after
running fourth in both his heat race and his B-Main. In a similar
show on Friday evening, Frankie placed third in his loaded heat
race prior to winding up twenty-first in the final finishing order
of the 25-lapper.
(September
14, 2022) On Tuesday evening, September 13,
the Castrol FloRacing Night in America Series sanctioned the annual
'One for the Road' at Fairbury Speedway and a $22,022 top prize
was on the line at the downtown Fairbury, Illinois oval. Frank Heckenast,
Jr. was one of the 42 competitors that piled into the pit area at
#FALS and he started off the night by laying down the fourth fastest
lap in Group A during qualifying. Frankie then secured a popular
win in his loaded heat race and later started the 50-lap main event
from the inside of the second row. The Frankfort, Illinois ace then
slipped back a few spots before making a late charge through the
top five to land a close runner-up performance behind only victor
Bobby Pierce! Full results from last night at Fairbury Speedway
can be found online by accessing 
(September
4, 2022) A pair of $10,000 winner's checks
were on the line for the Heckenast Racing team over the Labor Day
holiday weekend with the MARS Racing Series in the Land of Lincoln.
On Friday night, September 2 at Farmer City Raceway in Farmer City,
Illinois, Frank Heckenast, Jr. placed third in his heat race during
preliminary action prior to advancing all the way up to fifth in
the 40-lap feature to trail only victor and cousin Mike Spatola,
Bobby Pierce, Shannon Babb, and Kyle Bronson. At Fairbury Speedway
in Fairbury, Illinois on Saturday evening, September 3, Frankie
won his loaded heat race and later wound up sixth at the checkers
in the 50-lap headliner. Complete results from both Illinois bullrings
can be found online by clicking on 
(August
28, 2022) The month of August for Frank Heckenast,
Jr. was capped off in a big way in the 'Quad Cities 150' at Davenport
Speedway in Davenport, Iowa from August 25-27. The World of Outlaws
Case Construction Late Model Series once again sanctioned the three-day
extravaganza, which started with a pair of $10,000 to win preliminary
programs. On Thursday night in the opener, Frankie ran third in
his heat race and ninth in the 40-lap feature event. At the 1/4-mile
oval on Friday evening, Frankie placed third once again in his heat
race prior to moving up to finish eighth in the 40-lapper.
(August
20, 2022) Frank Heckenast, Jr. and the Heckenast
Racing team rolled into Kankakee County Speedway in Kankakee, Illinois
on Friday evening, August 19. The MARS Racing Series presided over
the 'Big Daddy Scrap 40' and a $5,000 paycheck was on the line.
Frankie stopped the clock third fastest overall during the qualifying
session prior to securing a popular victory in his loaded heat race.
(August
14, 2022) The #99jr team entered a trio of
Lucas Oil MLRA Series showdowns in the Hawkeye State from August
11-13 and were able to knock down three strong performances! On
Thursday night at C.J. Speedway in Columbus Junction, Iowa, Frank
Heckenast, Jr. timed in second fastest overall during qualifying
prior to running second in his heat race. After rolling off from
the outside of the second row in the 30-lap feature, Frankie wound
up right where he started... in the fourth position behind only
$8,000 victor Tony Jackson, Jr., Spencer Diercks, and Chris Simpson!
(August
7, 2022) The Heckenast Racing team made their
annual August trip to the renowned Cedar Lake Speedway in New Richmond,
Wisconsin from August 4-6 for the 35th edition of the 'USA Nationals.'
Things kicked off with a $6,000 to win shootout on Thursday night,
which was sanctioned by the World of Outlaws Case Construction Late
Model Series. Frank Heckenast, Jr. timed in thirteenth fastest in
Group A during the qualifying session before placing eighth in his
heat race and fourth in his B-Main. Unfortunately, that consolation
race finish was one mere spot away from a coveted transfer position
into the 30-lap main event that was ultimately won by Mike Marlar.
(July
31, 2022) Next up for the #99jr team was
the annual running of the 'Prairie Dirt Classic' on July 29-30 at
Fairbury Speedway in Fairbury, Illinois. The World of Outlaws Case
Construction Late Model Series presided over the mega-event, which
boasted a whopping $50,000 payday plus lap money. On Friday night
during preliminary action, Frank Heckenast, Jr. timed in thirty-fifth
quickest in Group A during the qualifying session, but was unfortunately
caught up in a hard wreck during his $3,000 to win preliminary feature.
The damage to his machine not only led to a disappointing eighteenth
place finish in the 25-lap sprint, but also forced him to scratch
from the remainder of the two-day program. Complete results from
FALS can be accessed online by clicking on 
(July
27, 2022) Following a rain-out with the DIRTcar
Summer Nationals on Wednesday at Thunderbird Raceway, the Heckenast
Racing team competed in the final two stops on the "Hell Tour"
over the July 22-23 weekend in Michigan. On Friday night at Tri-City
Motor Speedway in Auburn, Michigan, Frank Heckenast, Jr. finished
fifth in his heat race before winning his B-Main and advancing ten
spots during the $10,000 to win feature to land in the seventh position.
At Merritt Speedway in Lake City, Michigan on Saturday evening in
the $10,000 to win series finale, Frankie placed third in his heat
race and eleventh in the 40-lap main event.
(July
17, 2022) The Heckenast Racing team invaded
Stuart International Speedway in Stuart, Iowa and Oakshade Raceway
in Wauseon, Ohio from July 11-16 for a trio of high-profile events.
Unfortunately, Frank Heckenast, Jr. was unable to transfer into
all three feature fields against the stiff competition in both the
Hawkeye State and the Buckeye State. At Stuart in a pair of $20,000
to win XR Super Series battles, Frankie finished sixth in his heat
race and eighth in his B-Main on Monday, while he ran fifth in his
heat race and sixth in his B-Main on Tuesday. When he returned to
action in a $10,000 to win DIRTcar Summer Nationals shootout on
Saturday evening at Oakshade, Frankie placed ninth in his heat race
and seventh in his B-Main on the rough racing surface. Complete
results from all three races can be found online at 
(July
7, 2022) Frank Heckenast, Jr. and the #99jr
team returned to racing action on Wednesday night, July 6 on the
1/4-mile oval at Davenport Speedway in Davenport, Iowa. The Lucas
Oil Late Model Dirt Series roared into the Hawkeye State facility
to do battle for a $10,000 paycheck. Frankie grabbed the second
transfer spot through his stacked heat race and later started the
40-lapper from the inside of the fourth row. Unfortunately, Frankie
slipped back through the stacked field and ultimately wound up paid
for a twenty-second place performance. Complete results from last
night at Davenport Speedway can be located online by clicking on
(June
27, 2022) The Heckenast Racing team struck
out on a five-race week in the states of Illinois and Missouri from
June 22-26 and racked up one podium finish and two additional top
ten performances. On Wednesday at Adams County Speedway in Quincy,
Illinois, Frank Heckenast, Jr. utilized a provisional to gain access
into the $5,000 to win DIRTcar Summer Nationals feature and later
blitzed past twelve competitors during the 40-lapper en route to
a solid eighth place showing. At Spoon River Speedway in Banner,
Illinois on Thursday in a similar contest, Frankie unfortunately
missed out on the feature after finishing fifth in his heat race
and tenth in his B-Main.
(June
19, 2022) Frank Heckenast, Jr. and his #99jr
team entered a total of four DIRTcar Summer Nationals events during
the first week of "Hell Tour" action in the states of
Illinois and Iowa from June 14-18. While Frankie was unfortunately
unable to transfer into the $10,000 to win features at Tri-City
(IL) Speedway on Friday and Fairbury (IL) Speedway on Saturday,
he had better luck in the first two shows that he entered earlier
in the week. In the $5,000 to win Summer Nationals opener on Tuesday
night at Kankakee County Speedway in Kankakee, Illinois, Frankie
earned Fast Time honors in his group during qualifying and later
finished third in his heat race before retiring early in the 40-lapper
in the twentieth position.
(June
12, 2022) Heckenast Racing made their annual
June pilgrimage from the Land of Lincoln to the famed Eldora Speedway
in Rossburg, Ohio from June 8-11 - this time for both the 'Eldora
Million' and the 'Dirt Late Model Dream.' Following a washout on
Wednesday in the Buckeye State, the entire 'Eldora Million' program
was contested on Thursday. In the $12,000 to win preliminary show
in the afternoon, Frank Heckenast, Jr. posted the twenty-ninth quickest
lap in his group during qualifying before finishing fifth in his
heat race and seventeenth in the 25-lap sprint. In the nightcap,
Frankie ran eighth in his stacked heat race and seventeenth in his
B-Main, which unfortunately kept him out of the $1,002,022 to win
'Eldora Million' headliner.
(June
4, 2022) Frank Heckenast, Jr. and his #99jr
team found themselves in the pit area at Tri-City Speedway on June
2-3 for a pair of Super Late Model special events. On Thursday night
in a $5,000 to win DIRTcar program, Frankie timed in twelfth quickest
in Group A during qualifying prior to finishing sixth in heat race
action. Following a triumph in his B-Main, Frankie placed seventeenth
in the final rundown of the 30-lap feature event.
(May
30, 2022) Frank Heckenast, Jr. and the Heckenast
Racing team returned to action on May 28-29 in a doubleheader weekend
in the states of Illinois and Ohio. On Saturday night at Fairbury
Speedway in downtown Fairbury, Illinois, Frankie vied for the $3,000
top prize with the MARS Racing Series. After timing in second quickest
overall during qualifying and winning his heat race, Frankie fought
hard for the lead in the 30-lap feature and eventually slipped to
third by the checkers to finish behind only victor and cousin Mike
Spatola III and runner-up Jason Feger.
