"SMOKEY"
CLIMBS TO FOURTH IN TST PRELIM!
April
21, 2024 - Following a rain-out of Thursday's
$10,000 to win World of Outlaws CASE Construction Late Model Series
showdown at Thunderhill Raceway Park in Summertown, Tennessee,
the #44 team followed the national tour to Talladega Short Track
in Eastaboga, Alabama on April 19-20 for the 'Alabama Gang 100.'
Things kicked off at TST on Friday night with a split-field preliminary
program. Chris Madden posted the twelfth quickest lap in Group
A during the qualifying session prior to picking off eight competitors
during his 25-lapper to finish fourth behind only $4,000 victor
Dylan Knowles, Brandon Overton, and Trey Mills.
On Saturday evening with a $35,000 top prize on
the line in the 'Alabama Gang 100' finale, Chris knocked down
the fifth fastest time in Group A during qualifying and later
grabbed the third and final transfer spot through his heat race.
"Smokey" was then slated to roll off from the inside
of the eighth row in the 75-lap headliner, but inclement weather
swooped into the area and ultimately pushed the A-Main back to
Sunday, September 15. Complete results from the rain-soaked weekend
can be found online by pointing your web browser to www.woolms.com.
MADDEN
LEADS EARLY IN ILLINI 100 FINALE
April
14, 2024 - Next up on the racing calendar for
Chris Madden was the annual running of the 'Illini 100' on April
12-13 at Farmer City Raceway in Farmer City, Illinois. The World
of Outlaws CASE Construction Late Model Series sanctioned the
doubleheader weekend, which started on Friday with a $10,000 to
win opener that drew 45 competitors. Chris finished sixth in his
heat race and fourth in his B-Main. After relying on a series
provisional to gain access into the 40-lap feature, "Smokey"
worked his way past eleven competitors during the contest to salvage
a twelfth place showing.
A whopping $20,000 first place prize was then on the line on
Saturday evening at the 1/4-mile fairgrounds facility. Chris won
his heat race in preliminary action and later drew the pole position
for the 60-lap finale. After pacing the stellar field for the
first twelve circuits, the Gray Court, South Carolina ace eventually
wound up sixth at the checkers behind only race winner Bobby Pierce,
Nick Hoffman, Tyler Erb, Kyle Bronson, and Brandon Sheppard. He
finds himself second in the latest WOOLMS point standings exiting
Farmer City. Complete results from both weekend battles in the
Land of Lincoln can be viewed online at www.woolms.com.
(Todd Healy Photo)
CHRIS MADDEN
THIRD IN MARCH MADNESS!
March
4, 2024 - Following a hectic "Speedweeks,"
Chris Madden Racing (CMR) made the short trek to Cherokee Speedway
in Gaffney, South Carolina on Sunday, March 3 for the annual running
of 'March Madness.' Chris Madden knocked down the fourth quickest
time in Group A during the Southern All Stars Dirt Racing Series
(SAS) qualifying session to earn the inside of the fourth row
starting spot in the 50-lap main event. With a whopping $20,000
paycheck up for grabs in the single-day throwdown, "Smokey"
was able to drive past four competitors during the contest to
land on the podium in third behind only race winner Trent Ivey
and runner-up Donald McIntosh. Complete results from yesterday
at Cherokee Speedway can be viewed online at www.sasdirt.com.
(ZSK Photography)
MADDEN
ON PODIUM IN $20,000 DEUCES WILD!
February
25, 2024 - The 2024 version of "Speedweeks"
for the #44 team came to a close on February 23-24 at Golden Isles
Speedway near Brunswick, Georgia. The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt
Series presided over the 'Deuces Wild' weekend with the High Limit
Sprint Car Series and the double-dip for the Super Late Models
was scheduled to start on Friday night with a $10,000 to win throwdown.
Unfortunately, Mother Nature had other plans and the contest was
canceled due to inclement weather.
On Saturday evening at GIS, a total of 45 competitors
signed into the pit area to do battle for the $20,000 first place
prize money. Chris Madden earned Fast Time honors during the qualifying
session prior to securing a victory in his heat race. After leading
the first circuit of the 50-lapper from the pole position, Chris
eventually rounded out the podium in third behind only race winner
Mike Marlar and runner-up Brandon Sheppard! Complete results from
'Deuces Wild' can be found online by visiting www.lucasdirt.com.
(Chris Anderson Photo)
DIRTCAR
NATIONALS NEXT FOR #44 TEAM
February
17, 2024 - Due to on-and-off rain this morning
and a weather model showing worsening conditions throughout the
day and into the night, officials have canceled the $16,000 to
win 'DIRTcar Nationals’ Saturday finale at Volusia Speedway
Park. (Josh James Artwork)
February 16, 2024
- The penultimate event of the 53rd Annual 'DIRTcar Nationals'
was held earlier this evening at the sprawling Volusia Speedway
Park in Barberville, Florida. The World of Outlaws CASE Construction
Late Model Series spectacular drew a 47 car field to vie for the
$16,000 top prize. Chris Madden clicked off the quickest time
in Group A during qualifying before securing another heat race
triumph. After drawing the fourth starting spot for the 40-lapper,
Chris vaulted up to second in the running order to finish a close
runner-up for the second straight night - this time behind only
winner Devin Moran!
February 15, 2024
- The World of Outlaws CASE Construction Late Model Series roared
into Volusia Speedway Park in Barberville, Florida tonight to
preside over a $12,000 to win shootout. Chris Madden earned Fast
Time honors during the qualifying session prior to winning his
heat race in preliminary action. After rolling off from the outside
of the front row in the 35-lap headliner and leading laps 20-34,
Chris was unfortunately passed on the final turn and finished
a close runner-up behind only victor Nick Hoffman.
February 14, 2024
- Tonight's DIRTcar Racing program at Volusia Speedway Park in
Barberville, Florida came with a twist, as every car in the pit
area competed in one of the three Triple 20 features that each
carried a $5,000 winner's check. Chris Madden suffered terminal
motor woes early in the night and was forced to start shotgun
on the field in his 20-lap main event. Chris unloaded a back-up
car and made a few laps before settling for a sixteenth place
effort. In the rain-postponed feature from Monday evening, "Smokey"
started and finished tenth in the $7,000 to win affair.
February 13, 2024
- Night two of the 'DIRTcar Nationals' took place earlier this
evening at Volusia Speedway Park, which is conveniently located
close to Daytona Beach, and another $7,000 payday was up for grabs
for the ground-pounding Super Late Models. Chris Madden laid down
the second quickest time in his group during qualifying prior
to securing a heat race triumph. After starting third on the grid
in the 25-lapper, Chris slipped back a handful of spots to wind
up eighth at the unfurling of the checkered flag.
February 12, 2024
- The 53rd edition of the 'DIRTcar Nationals' for the Super Late
Models kicked off tonight at Volusia Speedway Park in Barberville,
Florida, as DIRTcar Racing presided over a $7,000 to win event
at the 1/2-mile speedplant. Chris Madden stopped the clock second
quickest in his group during the qualifying session prior to slipping
to third in his stacked heat race. "Smokey" was then
slated to start the 25-lap feature from the outside of the fifth
row, but Mother Nature had other plans and heavy rain showers
ultimately pushed the A-Main back to Wednesday evening.
CMR INVADES
ALL-TECH FOR DOUBLE DIP
February
4, 2024 - The #44 CMR team was in the pit area
at All-Tech Raceway in Ellisville, Florida on February 2-3 for
a pair of Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series contests. With a $12,000
top prize up for grabs in Friday's weekend lid lifter, Chris Madden
ran second in heat race action and was battling for the second
spot in the 50-lap feature until an incident sent him spinning.
Chris was relegated to the tail end of the field and was forced
to salvage a thirteenth place performance. On Saturday evening
with a $15,000 payday on the line, "Smokey" once again
finished second in his loaded heat race and thirteenth in the
50-lapper. Full results from the All-Tech doubleheader can be
found online by pointing your web browser to www.lucasdirt.com.
(Heath Lawson Photo)
SPEEDWEEKS
CONTINUES FOR MADDEN AT GIS
January
27, 2024 - Following last night's wash out at
Golden Isles Speedway, the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series presided
over the third and final event of the 'Super Bowl of Racing' tonight,
which boasted a whopping $25,000 first place prize. Chris Madden
stopped the clock sixth fastest in Group B during the qualifying
session before securing a heat race triumph. After starting the
60-lap headliner from the outside of the third row, Chris drove
towards the front, competed for the win late in the distance,
and eventually netted an impressive runner-up effort behind only
race winner Ricky Thornton, Jr.
(Heath Lawson Photo)
January 26, 2024
- Tonight's racing action at Golden Isles Speedway has been rained
out. The second leg of the 'Super Bowl of Racing' weekend at the
Brunswick, Georgia-area oval, which was slated to pay $12,000
to the winner, will not be rescheduled.
January 25, 2024
- Night one of the annual 'Super Bowl of Racing' at Golden Isles
Speedway near Brunswick, Georgia officially kicked off the 2024
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series season. A total of 51 Super Late
Model competitors piled into the pit area today to vie for the
$10,000 payday. Chris Madden knocked down the third quickest lap
in Group A during qualifying prior to finishing second in heat
race action. After rolling off from the inside of the sixth row
in the 40-lap feature event, Chris was unfortunately the first
retiree in the contest and was ultimately paid for a twenty-seventh
place showing.
MADDEN
STARTS YEAR IN SUNSHINE NATIONALS
January
20, 2024 - A $15,000 top prize was on the line
tonight at Volusia Speedway Park in the third and final round
of the season-opening 'Sunshine Nationals.' The World of Outlaws
CASE Construction Late Model Series once again presided over the
high-speed competition at the Barberville, Florida facility and
a total of 56 Super Late Model drivers signed into the pit area.
Chris Madden stopped the clock sixth fastest in Group A during
time trials before securing a victory in his heat race. After
drawing the fifth starting spot before the drop of the green flag
in the 40-lap feature, Chris slipped back a few spots and ultimately
placed ninth in the final finishing order. (Chris
Anderson Photo)
January 19, 2024
- Night two of the 'Sunshine Nationals' took place earlier this
evening at Volusia Speedway Park and a $12,000 winner's check
was up for grabs for the World of Outlaws CASE Construction Late
Model Series competitors. Chris Madden posted the fifth quickest
time in Group B during the qualifying session prior to running
second in his heat race. After starting the 35-lap main event
from the outside of the fifth row, Chris wound up finishing right
where he started... in the tenth position.
January 18, 2024
- Tonight's World of Outlaws CASE Construction Late Model Series
season opener at Volusia Speedway Park in Barberville, Florida
was unfortunately nixed after hot laps due to persistent rain
showers. The $10,000 to win 'Sunshine Nationals' lid lifter will
not be rescheduled, but Chris Madden will gun for the $12,000
top prize tomorrow night at the Daytona Beach-area speedplant.
