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HECKENAST,
JR. CLIMBS TO PODIUM FINISH AT KANKAKEE!
OUTLAWS TAKE #99JR THROUGH
ILLINOIS & WISCONSIN... (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. Frank Heckenast, Jr. clicked off the fastest time in Group A during the qualifying session before placing second in his heat race. After drawing the sixth starting spot prior to the 30-lap prelim, Frankie vaulted all the way up to second in the running order before settling for an impressive fourth place showing behind only victor Chris Madden, Billy Moyer, and Brandon Sheppard! (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. (August 2, 2017) The #99jr team made the overnight haul to Shawano Speedway in Shawano, Wisconsin tonight for the annual running of the 'Sun Drop Shootout,' which was sanctioned by the World of Outlaws Craftsman Late Model Series. The $10,000 to win event marked the eighth straight year that the national tour has hosted an event at the sprawling 1/2-mile speedplant. Frank Heckenast, Jr. knocked down the twelfth fastest time overall during qualifying prior to running third in heat race action. After rolling off from the inside of the fifth row in the 50-lap main event, Frankie unfortunately slowed to draw a caution after only 29 circuits and retired in the eighteenth position. (August 1, 2017) The World of Outlaws Craftsman Late Model Series made their first-ever stop to Oshkosh Speedzone Raceway in Oshkosh, Wisconsin tonight and Heckenast Racing was in the pit area to vie for the $10,000 top prize. Frank Heckenast, Jr. tripped the clock fourth fastest in Group B during the qualifying session and later placed second in his loaded heat race. After drawing the inside of the second row before the start of the 50-lapper, Frankie ran towards the front throughout the caution-free distance and almost got second at the checkers, but settled for an impressive third place podium effort behind only victor Brandon Sheppard and runner-up Don O'Neal! (July 29, 2017) Frank Heckenast, Jr. rolled into Fairbury American Legion Speedway in Fairbury, Illinois for this weekend's 28th Annual 'Prairie Dirt Classic,' which was once again sanctioned by the World of Outlaws Craftsman Late Model Series and boasted a lucrative $30,000 payday. Last night in preliminary competition, Frankie laid down the eleventh fastest time in Group B during qualifying prior to running fifth in his $2,500 to win prelim feature behind only victor Brandon Sheppard, Bobby Pierce, Chris Madden, and Chris Simpson. After recording an impressive triumph in his B-Main earlier this evening, Frankie improved six spots during the 100-lap PDC on his way to a thirteenth place showing. (July 26, 2017) Next up on the schedule for the #99jr 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. Frank Heckenast, Jr. timed in twenty-fifth quickest overall during the qualifying session and later placed eighth in heat race action. After grabbing the third transfer spot through his B-Main, Frankie started the 40-lap main event from the inside of the eleventh row. The Frankfort, Illinois standout then kicked off a busy swing through Illinois and Wisconsin tonight with a seventeenth place performance.
HECKENAST, JR. PICKS
UP FIRST WIN OF 2017 AT FALS!
WILD WEST TOUR NIGHTLY
RESULTS FOR #99JR TEAM... (July 13, 2017) The penultimate event of the World of Outlaws Craftsman Late Model Series-sanctioned Wild West Tour took the #99jr team to Hibbing Raceway in Hibbing, Minnesota tonight for another $8,000 to win duel. Frank Heckenast, Jr. posted the sixth quickest time in Group A during qualifying before grabbing the third transfer spot through his heat race. The Frankfort, Illinois ace then started the 40-lap main event from the outside of the fifth row, but unfortunately slid back a few spots during the course of the race to finish thirteenth in the final rundown. (July 12, 2017) Next up on the Wild West Tour with the World of Outlaws Craftsman Late Model Series was a visit tonight to Ogilvie Raceway in Ogilvie, Minnesota for an $8,000 to win shootout. Frank Heckenast, Jr. laid down the twelfth fastest lap overall during time trials and later placed third in his loaded heat race. After rolling off from the inside of the fifth row in the 40-lapper, Frankie drove past a couple of competitors during the feature distance to leave Ogilvie with a steady seventh place performance. (July 8, 2017) The Wild West Tour kicked off for Heckenast Racing tonight in the 38th edition of the 'Gopher 50' at the pristine Deer Creek Speedway in Spring Valley, Minnesota. The World of Outlaws Craftsman Late Model Series special drew 36 competitors to the 3/8-mile oval - all of whom were vying for the $10,000 winner's check. Frank Heckenast, Jr. stopped the clock fourth quickest in Group A during the qualifying session prior to finishing second in heat race action. After drawing the eighth starting spot before the drop of the green flag in the prestigious 50-lap race, Frankie hung around the top ten and eventually knocked down a solid ninth place effort.
HECTIC FOURTH OF JULY
WEEK FOR HECKENAST RACING... (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. Frank Heckenast, Jr. timed in fourth quickest in Group B during qualifying and later ran second in his stacked heat race. While running in the top five on lap 42 of the 50-lapper, Frankie was unfortunately caught up in an incident and wound up twenty-fourth in the final finishing order. (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 28, 2017) A hectic 4th of July holiday week for Heckenast Racing started tonight in the 'Outlaw Clay Classic' at the Dirt Oval at Route 66 Raceway in Joliet, Illinois. The World of Outlaws Craftsman Late Model Series tour presided over the $10,000 to win program at the pristine Chicago-area facility, which is promoted by Frank Heckenast, Jr.'s sister Sherri. Frankie knocked down the fourth quickest lap during the qualifying session prior to finishing a close third in heat race action. The Frankfort, Illinois ace was then scheduled to start the 50-lap finale from the inside of the fifth row, but heavy rain and dangerous lightning unfortunately postponed the feature until October 13.
#99JR TEAM BUSY THIS
WEEK IN PENNSYLVANIA... (June 23, 2017) Persistent rain hitting the area throughout the day has forced Friday’s 'Firecracker 100' program to be cancelled. Thursday’s postponement and Friday’s cancellation sets the stage for a jam-packed Saturday at Lernerville Speedway in Sarver, Pennsylvania featuring a day/night doubleheader with Thursday’s $6,000 to win preliminary event in the afternoon and the 100-lap finale - paying $30,000 to the winner - later tomorrow evening. (June 22, 2017) Due to heavy afternoon rain showers on Thursday, the racing surface at Lernerville Speedway in Sarver, Pennsylvania will not be suitable for competition during tonight’s first 'Firecracker 100' qualifying event. Despite all of the efforts from the World of Outlaws Craftsman Late Model Series and Lernerville Speedway crews, Thursday’s event will be postponed to Saturday afternoon at 1 p.m. Friday’s $6,000 to win preliminary program for the 'Firecracker 100' is still on as scheduled. (June 20, 2017) A busy week for the cars and stars of the World of Outlaws Craftsman Late Model Series in the Keystone State of Pennsylvania kicked off tonight with a $10,000 to win program at McKean County Raceway in East Smethport, Pennsylvania. Frank Heckenast, Jr. posted the sixth fastest lap overall during the qualifying session before placing second in heat race action. After starting the 50-lapper from the outside of the third row, Frankie had a strong run going until he was spun by another competitor, which eventually dropped him to a fourteenth place showing.
FRANK HECKENAST, JR.
LEADS EARLY AT BRIGHTON...
HECKENAST PILOTS SPATOLA'S
BACK-UP CAR AT KANKAKEE
FRANK HECKENAST, JR.
SOLID THROUGHOUT DLM DREAM Frank Heckenast, Jr. ran third in his heat race on Thursday night prior to winding up thirteenth in the final rundown of the 25-lapper. On Friday evening, Frankie placed fourth in heat race action and later climbed to tenth by the checkers of the 25-lap feature. When Saturday rolled around, the Frankfort, Illinois ace grabbed the third and final transfer spot through his heat race before overheating woes early in the 100-lap 'Dirt Late Model Dream' relegated Frankie to twenty-eighth in the final finishing order. Comprehensive coverage from the crown jewel extravaganza over the weekend at Eldora can be viewed by pointing your web browser to www.eldoraspeedway.com.
HECKENAST, JR. TENTH
IN WOOLMS POINTS AFTER SENOIA
FRANK HECKENAST, JR.
BACK ON WOOLMS TOUR IN OHIO
HECKENAST
RACING BATTLES LUCAS OIL SERIES FOES
#99JR
TEAM STRONG IN TRIO OF HIGH-PROFILE SHOWS!! The World of Outlaws Craftsman Late Model Series then took center stage by sanctioning a pair of $10,000 to win shootouts in the Volunteer State of Tennessee. In the annual 'Mountain Outlaw 50' at Smoky Mountain Speedway in Maryville on Saturday evening, Frankie placed fifth in his loaded heat race before moving up to eighth in the 50-lapper. At Duck River Raceway Park in Wheel on Sunday in the weekend finale, Frankie finished third in heat race action and ninth in the 50-lap headliner. He still finds himself ninth in the latest version of WOOLMS point standings following the trip to Tennessee. Full results from the hectic weekend can be accessed online at www.marsracingseries.com and www.woolms.com. (Chad Wells Photography)
HECKENAST
HEADS TO CAROLINAS WITH OUTLAWS...
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(August
12, 2017) Frank Heckenast, Jr. and his #99jr
team rolled into Kankakee County Speedway in Kankakee, Illinois
on Friday night, August 11 for a visit by the MARS Dirt Car Series
West division. Frankie timed in seventh quickest of the thirteen
entrants during the qualifying session and later placed fourth in
his heat race. After starting the $3,000 to win main event from
the inside of the fourth row, Frankie was able to work his way past
four competitors during the race to finish on the podium in the
third spot behind only victor Jason Feger and runner-up Rusty Schlenk!
Complete results from last night at Kankakee County Speedway can
be viewed online at 
(August
5, 2017) The 30th edition of the 'USA Nationals'
concluded tonight at the renowned Cedar Lake Speedway in New Richmond,
Wisconsin and each driver had their sights firmly set on capturing
the whopping $50,000 windfall. Frank Heckenast, Jr. tripped the
clock eleventh quickest in Group A during time trials last night
and later claimed the second transfer position through his stacked
heat race. After starting third on the grid in the 100-lap 'USA
Nationals,' Frankie ran inside of the top five through the first
half of the distance. At the checkers, the Frankfort, Illinois standout
found himself in the eighth spot in the crown jewel extravaganza!
(July
16, 2017) Frank Heckenast, Jr. and his #99jr
team dropped into Fairbury American Legion Speedway in Fairbury,
Illinois - on their way home from North Dakota - on Saturday evening,
July 15 and walked away with an impressive $2,000 triumph! Frankie
earned Fast Time honors during UMP Super Late Model qualifying and
later picked up a heat race triumph. After leading early in the
main event, Frankie hounded his cousin Mike Spatola III for the
point late in the distance and eventually made the winning pass
on an exciting final circuit. The Frankfort, Illinois ace claimed
the $2,000 win over Spatola, Dan Flessner, McKay Wenger, and Mike
Mataragas! Full results from last night at FALS can be viewed online
at 
(June
16, 2017) With his Heckenast Racing team
primed to head to Canada with the World of Outlaws Craftsman Late
Model Series tour this weekend, Frank Heckenast, Jr. jumped behind
the wheel of his cousin Mike Spatola's back-up #89 car on Thursday
night, June 15 at Kankakee County Speedway in Kankakee, Illinois.
The UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals tour rolled into Kankakee last
night to preside over a $5,000 to win program. Frankie posted the
sixth fastest time in his group during the qualifying session and
later placed fifth in his stacked heat race. After starting the
40-lap headliner from the inside of the seventh row, Frankie was
able to move forward past four competitors on his way to a steady
ninth place effort. Full results from last night at Kankakee can
be viewed online at 
(June
11, 2017) Heckenast Racing traveled to the
Buckeye State of Ohio from June 8-10 for the 23rd edition of the
'Dirt Late Model Dream.' A stellar field of 79 Super Late Model
competitors signed in at the hallowed Eldora Speedway in Rossburg,
Ohio and all eyes were focused on the whopping $100,000 winner's
share. Things kicked off at the "Big E" on Thursday and
Friday with a pair of preliminary programs, which paid $5,000 and
$10,000 to win respectively in Twin 25 lap sprints.
(June
4, 2017) Frank Heckenast, Jr., of Frankfort,
Illinois, headed to the bad-fast Tazewell Speedway in Tazewell,
Tennessee and Senoia Raceway in Senoia, Georgia on June 2-3 for
a pair of World of Outlaws Craftsman Late Model Series duals. On
Friday night in a $10,000 to win show at "The Taz," Frankie
placed fifth in his heat race and fourteenth in the 50-lap feature
event. At Senoia on Saturday evening in the $10,025 to win 'Billy
Clanton Classic,' Frankie ran third in his stacked heat race, but
was later collected in a wreck during the 50-lapper and wound up
sixteenth in the final finishing order. He now sits tenth in the
current version of the WOOLMS point standings following the doubleheader
weekend. Full results from both venues can be viewed online at 
(May
20, 2017) The Heckenast Racing team battled
the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series competitors on May 18-19 in
$10,000 to win throwdowns in the states of Illinois and Wisconsin.
On Thursday night at LaSalle Speedway in LaSalle, Illinois, Frank
Heckenast, Jr. ran fifth in his loaded heat race and was battling
for a top ten finish in the 50-lapper before a late flat tire helped
relegate him to a twelfth place performance in the 'Spring Shootout.'
At Luxemburg Speedway in Luxemburg, Wisconsin on Friday evening,
Frankie placed sixth in heat race action prior to winding up twenty-first
in the final rundown of the 50-lap feature event. Full results from
both LOLMDS programs can be accessed online at 
(May
15, 2017) Mother's Day weekend took Frank
Heckenast, Jr. and his #99jr team to three different venues in Illinois
and Tennessee from May 12-14 for a trio of high-profile showdowns!
On Friday night at Farmer City Raceway in Farmer City, Illinois,
the MARS Dirt Car Series presided over the inaugural running of
the 'Farmer City 74,' which boasted a hefty $20,000 winner's check.
Frankie timed in eighth quickest in Group B during qualifying prior
to running second in his stacked heat race. The Frankfort, Illinois
star then rallied past a handful of competitors during the 74-lap
main event en route to an impressive fifth place showing behind
only winner Bobby Pierce, Shannon Babb, Mike Marlar, and Chase Junghans!
