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Hudson O'Neal in victory lane at Atomic Speedway. (Iron-Man photo)

O’Neal Tops Rain-Shortened Atomic Run

WAVERLY, Ohio — The Valvoline American Late Model Iron-Man Series Fueled by VP Racing Fuels would be in action on Saturday evening at Atomic Speedway and Hudson O’Neal led all 33 of the scheduled 40 laps before light rain showers began falling over the track and the event was declared complete.  

O’Neal earned $5,000 for his victory.

The victory by the 23-year-old second-generation racer would be his first of the season with the series and his fourth career Valvoline American Late Model Iron-Man Series Fueled by VP Racing Fuels victory.  

O’Neal would drive the Kevin Rumley owned Longhorn Chassis powered by a Cornett Racing Engine with sponsorship from Rumley Enterprises, Lionel Racing, and D and B Marine.

Adam Stricker finished second, with Rod Conley, Rusty Schlenk and R.J. Conley rounding out the top five.

The finish:

Hudson O’Neal, Adam Stricker, Rod Conley, Rusty Schlenk, R.J. Conley, David Webb, Zach Milbee-Poca, Ryan Missler, Seth Daniels, Devin Shiels, Austin Lay, Casey Noonan, Jerry Bowersock, Billy Green, Jacob Stuhr, Rob Anderzack, Gregg Haskell, Justin Cooper, Jeff Babcock, Chad Roush, Shane Bailey, Matt Melvin.