Inaugural Cowboy Classic
WinnerScott Bloomquist
Bloomquist won the first Cowboy Classic, named in memory of former MLRA owner and promoter Allen “Cowboy” Chancellor.
View supporting recordEdition No. 22
May 24 - Lucas Oil Speedway, Wheatland, Mo. (Lucas Oil)
The story
Sixty-five cars entered the May 24, 2014, event at Lucas Oil Speedway. Ryan Gustin qualified fastest at 15.142 seconds, but the feature became a shifting contest involving Tony Jackson Jr., O’Neal, Scott Bloomquist, Jesse Stovall and Jimmy Owens.
O’Neal led three separate stretches and moved ahead for good on lap 65. He controlled the final 36 laps and earned $30,000, with Earl Pearson Jr. second and Bobby Pierce third. Bloomquist and Owens completed the top five.
O’Neal became the 10th different winner in 22 editions. The 32-car feature paid a listed total of $100,350.
The complete event
Preliminary races and the finale are documented as separate parts of the event.
WinnerScott Bloomquist
Bloomquist won the first Cowboy Classic, named in memory of former MLRA owner and promoter Allen “Cowboy” Chancellor.
View supporting recordWinnerRyan Gustin
Gustin qualified fastest among 65 cars at 15.142 seconds. Jesse Stovall, Tony Jackson Jr., Don O'Neal, Jimmy Owens, Mike Marlar and Scott Bloomquist won the heats.
WinnerTommy Weder Jr.
Weder won the non-qualifiers race. Jason Feger, John Blankenship and Brian Shirley won the three consolation races.
WinnerDon O'Neal
O'Neal became the fifth leader and took control for good on lap 65. Robert Baker was disqualified from 19th after the race for a tire violation.
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