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Josh Rice Rolls to Valvoline Iron-Man Late Model Northern Series Victor “Ike” Moler Memorial Win at Moler Raceway Park

WILLIAMSBURG, OHIO (August 27, 2021)– The Valvoline Iron-Man Late Model Northern Series would make its first-ever appearance at Moler Raceway Park in Williamsburg, OH on Friday evening for the track’s 14th Victor “Ike” Moler Memorial and Josh Rice of Verona, KY would lead all 40 laps of the contest on his way to a $4,000 victory.

The win for the 23 Rice would be his second Valvoline Iron-Man Late Model Series win of the season and would be his third career Valvoline Iron-Man Late Model victory. Rice’s victory would come behind the wheel of a Rocket Chassis with a Jay Dickens Race Engine and carry sponsorship from Sunesis Holdings, Blox Spiced Ice, ATC Bolts and Fasteners, Base Racing Fuel, Rice Brothers Racing, Maxwell Trucking, Extreme Sportswear Sales, Valvoline, Integra Shocks, and Slicker Graphics.

Josh Rice would take the lead at the start of the 14th Annual Victor “Ike” Moler Memorial main event, followed by Duane Chamberlain, Kody Evans, Steve Casebolt, and Devin Gilpin. Gilpin would take the fourth spot from Casebolt on lap three, while Rice would set a torrid pace out front and begin working slower traffic by lap seven. Gilpin and Casebolt would continue their entertaining battle for the fourth position, with Casebolt retaking the spot on lap ten. The first caution of the race flew on lap twelve when Daniel Kattine’s machine would slow on the backchute. The front five would remain the same on the restart, with Josh Rice pulling away once again. Gilpin would finally win the battle with Casebolt for the fourth position and claim the spot for good on lap fourteen, with James Rice taking fifth from Casebolt one tour later. Gilpin would charge his way to third-place running Evans and would move into the final podium position on lap twenty. As Josh Rice maintained a comfortable lead at the point, the caution flag would slow the race again on lap twenty-six when fourth-place running Evans would slow in turn four. This restart would see Josh Rice remain the leader, followed by Chamberlain, Gilpin, James Rice, and Kirk Phillips. Phillips would pressure James Rice for the fourth spot and take the position on lap thirty-two, while Gilpin would ramp up his advances on second toward Chamberlain and grab the runner-up slot on lap thirty-four. The final caution waved as the field was working lap thirty-eight when fifth place running James Rice would slow in turn four and be finished for the event. Josh Rice would maintain the lead on the restart and drive on the victory, with Gilpin coming home second and Chamberlain finishing third. Phillips and Dustin Nobbe would complete the top five.

The next event for the Valvoline Iron-Man Late Model Northern Series will be Saturday August 28 at Lake Cumberland Speedway in Burnside, KY for the Harold Hardgrove Memorial (A Tribute to Allen Tilley), paying $10,022 to win. This will also be a points event for the Valvoline Iron-Man Late Model Southern Series.

For more information about the Valvoline Iron-Man Late Model Series, please contact Chris Tilley at (828) 361-5981 or visit the tour’s webpage at www.IMDIRT.net or visit the tour page Iron-Man Racing Series on Facebook and Iron-Man Series (@CTPROMOTE) on Twitter.

The Valvoline Iron-Man Late Model Series would like to thank the following sponsors and marketing partners for their support of the 2021 racing season: Valvoline, Zerex by Valvoline, Brucebilt Performance, Hoosier Racing Tire, E-Z-GO, Sunoco Race Fuels, Bazell Race Fuels, DirtonDirt.com, FloRacing, XS Power Batteries, Vic Hill Racing Engines, Earnhardt Technologies Group, Swafford Signs, MSR Mafia, Envy Suspension, Knowles Race Parts and Bodies, Cruise with the Champions, KND Safety, Impact RaceGear, Race Clean, and Denby’s J&J Construction.

About Valvoline™

Valvoline Inc. (NYSE: VVV) is a leading worldwide marketer and supplier of premium branded lubricants and automotive services, with sales in more than 140 countries. Established in 1866, the company’s heritage spans more than 150 years, during which time it has developed powerful brand recognition across multiple product and service channels. Valvoline ranks as the No. 3 passenger car motor oil brand in the DIY market by volume. It operates and franchises approximately 1,400 quick-lube locations, and it is the No. 2 chain by number of stores in the United States under the Valvoline Instant Oil ChangeSM brand and the No. 3 chain by number of stores in Canada under the Valvoline Great Canadian Oil Change brand. It also markets Valvoline lubricants and automotive chemicals, including the Valvoline High Mileage with MaxLife technology motor oil for engines over 75,000 miles; Valvoline Advanced Full Synthetic motor oil; Valvoline Premium Blue™ heavy-duty motor oil; Valvoline Multi-Vehicle Automatic Transmission Fluid; and Zerex™ antifreeze. To learn more, visit www.valvoline.com.

Official Summary of Results

Feature Results for Valvoline Iron-Man Late Model Northern Series 14th Annual Victor “Ike” Moler Memorial at Moler Raceway Park in Williamsburg, OH on Friday August 27, 2021

1. Josh Rice-Verona, Ky.
2. Devin Gilpin-Columbus, Ind.
3. Duane Chamberlain-Richmond, Ind.
4. Kirk Phillips-Ashland, Ky.
5. Dustin Nobbe-Batesville, Ind.
6. Rod Conley-Wheelersburg, Ohio
7. Mike Hildebrand-Loveland, Ohio
8. Ted Nobbe-Batesville, Ind.
9. James Rice-Verona, Ky.
10. Kody Evans-Camden, Ohio
11. Tommy Pribble-Bethel, Ohio
12. Steve Casebolt-Richmond, Ind.
13. Daniel Kattine-West Union, Ohio

Did Not Start- Jesse Lay (Walton, Ky.), Tristan Chamberlain (Richmond, Ind.)

Time of Race: 17 minutes, 8 seconds
Margin of Victory: 0.741 seconds
Yellow Flags: Three (lap 12, 26, 38)
Red Flags: None
Lap Leaders: Josh Rice 1-40
Entries: 15
E-Z-GO Time Trials Top Qualifier: Kody Evans (Group A) 12.440 seconds
Provisional Starters: None

Sunoco Race Fuels Heat One Finish (10 laps/all transfer): Josh Rice, Kody Evans, Devin Gilpin, Rod Conley, Dustin Nobbe, Ted Nobbe, Daniel Kattine, Mike Hildebrand

Sunoco Race Fuels Heat Two Finish (10 laps/all transfer): Duane Chamberlain, Steve Casebolt, James Rice, Kirk Phillips, Tommy Pribble, Jesse Lay (DNS-Tristan Chamberlain)

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