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Eckert
Closes Out 2024 Campaign with Thrilling $7,000 Win!
(November
3, 2024) Rick Eckert earned his fifth
victory of the 2024 campaign and his third consecutive 'Mid-Atlantic
Championship' triumph at Georgetown Speedway in Georgetown, Delaware
on Saturday evening, November 2! After timing in second quickest
in Super Late Model qualifying on Friday night, Rick secured a heat
race win to start from the outside of the front row in the 40-lap
main event. The York, Pennsylvania ace then controlled the field
for the first 37 circuits before swapping the lead with Ross Robinson
in the waning laps. At the checkers, Rick was back out front to
land the $7,000 payday ahead of Robinson, Donald Lingo, Jr., Amanda
Robinson, and Dan Stone. Full results from the season-ending 'Mid-Atlantic
Championship' weekend can be found online at www.thegeorgetownspeedway.com.
Rick Eckert Racing Nabs
Top Ten in Keystone Cup Opener
(October
27, 2024) Rick Eckert, of York, Pennsylvania,
was in action in the 7th Annual 'Keystone Cup' on October 25-26
at Bedford Speedway in Bedford, Pennsylvania. On Friday night in
the split-field opener, Rick finished seventh in his $2,400 to win
semi-feature to lock himself into Saturday's grand finale. After
rolling off from the outside of the seventh row in the $24,000 to
win headliner, "Scrub" was one of the nineteen drivers
to finish the contest and eventually crossed underneath the checkers
in the thirteenth position after sixty green flag circuits. Full
results from the 'Keystone Cup' at Bedford can be found online by
clicking on www.bedfordspeedway.com.
(WRT Speedwerx Photo)
Eckert Moves Forward
in $50,000 Pittsburgher 100 Finale
(October
6, 2024) Next up for the #0 team was
a trip to the sprawling Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Motor Speedway in
Imperial, Pennsylvania on October 4-5 for the 36th edition of the
‘Pittsburgher 100,’ which was once again sanctioned
by the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series. With a $10,000 payday up
for grabs in Friday’s weekend opener, Rick Eckert qualified
well, but narrowly missed out on the 30-lap feature after finishing
sixth in his heat race and fifth in his B-Main. On Saturday evening
at PPMS with a whopping $50,000 first place prize on the line, Rick
ran fifth in his loaded heat race, won his B-Main, and later advanced
to finish fourteenth in the 70-lap headliner. Full results from
the ‘Pittsburgher 100’ can be found online by visiting
www.lucasdirt.com.
Mechanical Trouble Dooms
Eckert in Port Royal Special
(September
7, 2024) Rick Eckert invaded Port
Royal Speedway in Port Royal, Pennsylvania on Friday night, September
6 for the annual running of the 'Butch Renninger Memorial.' The
unsanctioned Super Late Model special boasted a $7,333 first place
prize and marked the final race of the points season at the sprawling
Keystone State oval.
Rick, who came into the event with a 25-point lead
in the standings, timed in third quickest in Group A during qualifying
prior to securing a victory in heat race action. After starting
the 33-lap headliner from the inside of the third row, "Scrub"
unfortunately suffered terminal mechanical trouble on lap nine when
he brought out the race's lone caution flag. He was unfortunately
forced to retire in the twenty-fifth position and ultimately finished
second in the track point standings behind only Dylan Yoder. Full
results can be found online at www.portroyalspeedway.com.
(WRT Speedwerx)
Rainy Labor Day Weekend
for Rick Eckert Racing...
(September
2, 2024) Rick Eckert Racing had a
big three-race Labor Day holiday weekend circled on their racing
calendar for August 30-September 1, but Mother Nature had other
plans and inclement weather canceled scheduled events at both Port
Royal (PA) Speedway and Selinsgrove (PA) Speedway. In the lone show
that got into the record books on Friday night at Bedford Speedway
in Bedford, Pennsylvania, Rick Eckert vied for the $12,055 first
place prize in the annual 'Labor Day 55.' Unfortunately, "Scrub"
was unable to transfer into the 55-lap ULMS Series special after
finishing sixth in his heat race and fourth in his B-Main. Full
results from Bedford Speedway can be accessed online at www.ulmsracing.com.
(B&T Milne Photography)
Top Ten for Rick Eckert
Against Lucas Oil Series Foes!
(August
25, 2024) Rick Eckert, of York, Pennsylvania,
battled the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series stars on August 23-24
in the annual 'Rumble by the River' at Port Royal Speedway in Port
Royal, Pennsylvania. With a $10,000 paycheck up for grabs in the
weekend opener on Friday night, Rick advanced to third in his loaded
heat race prior to passing five more cars during the 40-lap feature
en route to a strong tenth place performance. With a whopping $50,000
top prize on the line in the finale on Saturday evening, Rick finished
fifth in his heat race, second in his B-Main, and fourteenth in
the 50-lapper - after starting from the outside of the eleventh
row. Full results from the 'Rumble by the River' weekend can be
found online by visiting www.lucasdirt.com.
(Heath Lawson Photo)
"Scrub" on
Podium in Nathan Durboraw Tribute Race!
(August
11, 2024) The #0 team found themselves
in the pit area at the legendary Hagerstown Speedway in Hagerstown,
Maryland on Saturday evening, August 10. The unsanctioned 'Nathan
Durboraw Tribute' race was on tap and a $4,400 top prize was on
the line. Rick Eckert stopped the clock third fastest overall in
Super Late Model qualifying before securing a victory in his heat
race. After placing third in the fast dash, "Scrub" also
landed on the podium in third after 41 green flag circuits in the
main event. Rick trailed only victor Gregg Satterlee and runner-up
Trever Feathers at the unfurling of the checkered flag. Full results
from last night at Hagerstown can be viewed online by clicking on
www.hagerstownspeedway.com.
(WRT Speedwerx Photo)
Rick Eckert Runner-Up
to Robinson in Camp Barnes Benefit!
(August
2, 2024) Rick Eckert Racing invaded
Georgetown Speedway in Georgetown, Delaware on Thursday night, August
1. An unsanctioned Super Late Model contest was held and a $5,000
winner's check was up for grabs in the annual 'Camp Barnes Benefit'
race. Rick Eckert ran second in his heat race and later started
the 25-lap main event from the outside of the third row. "Scrub"
was then able to blast past four competitors during the headliner
to land in the runner-up spot behind only victor Ross Robinson!
Full results from last night at Georgetown Speedway can be accessed
online at www.thegeorgetownspeedway.com.
Eckert Competes in Pair
of Keystone State Events...
(July
14, 2024) Rick Eckert and his #0 team
traveled to both Bedford Speedway in Bedford, Pennsylvania and Port
Royal Speedway in Port Royal, Pennsylvania from July 11-13 for a
pair of Super Late Model specials. On Thursday night at Bedford
in the $15,000 to win 'Billy Winn Classic,' which was sanctioned
by the World of Outlaws CASE Construction Late Model Series, Rick
placed third in his heat race and was making a run towards a possible
top five finish in the 45-lap feature until running into issues
late in the race. "Scrub" was officially paid for a disappointing
nineteenth place effort.
Following a day off on Friday, it was back to racing
action for Rick Eckert Racing on Saturday evening at Port Royal
Speedway. With no luck on his side throughout the unsanctioned program,
Rick ran seventh in his heat race, sixth in his B-Main, and nineteenth
in the $4,000 to win main event. Complete results from both Keystone
State speedplants can be viewed online by clicking on www.woolms.com
and www.portroyalspeedway.com.
Rick Eckert Advances
to Fourth in Return to Port Royal
(July
7, 2024) Rick Eckert Racing returned
to action on Saturday evening, July 6 at Port Royal Speedway in
Port Royal, Pennsylvania. After winning his heat race, Rick Eckert
rolled off from the outside of the fourth row for the start of the
25-lap feature event. "Scrub" was then able to move up
four spots during the course of the race en route to a strong fourth
place performance behind only $4,000 winner Justin Weaver, Andrew
Yoder, and Colton Flinner! Complete results from last night at Port
Royal Speedway can be located online by clicking on www.portroyalspeedway.com.
Eckert Steers Chad Julius'
#5 Car to Port Royal Victory!
(June
23, 2024) Rick Eckert picked up his
fourth win in the month of June on Saturday, June 22 at Port Royal
Speedway in Port Royal, Pennsylvania! Rick, who was piloting a #5
entry owned by Chad Julius, earned Fast Time honors during the Super
Late Model qualifying session prior to finishing second in his heat
race. After starting the 25-lap weekly program from the pole position,
"Scrub" led from flag-to-flag to bag the $4,000 top prize
ahead of runner-up Andrew Yoder, Dylan Yoder, Dillan Stake, and
Hayes Mattern! Complete results from last night at Port Royal Speedway
can be located online by clicking on www.portroyalspeedway.com.
(WRT Speedwerx Photo)
"Scrub" Beats
AMS Foes Again for $5,000 at Selinsgrove!!
(June
16, 2024) "Scrub" Rick Eckert
found himself back in Appalachian Mountain Speedweek (AMS) victory
lane on Thursday night, June 13 at the sprawling Selinsgrove Speedway
in Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania! After clicking off the sixth quickest
time overall during qualifying, Rick won the fast dash to earn the
pole position for the 35-lap feature event. The York, Pennsylvania
superstar then led from flag-to-flag in the headliner to pocket
the $5,000 winner's check over runner-up Coleby Frye, Gregg Satterlee,
Hayes Mattern, and Matt Cosner!
Following a rain-out on Friday evening, June 14 at
Bedford (PA) Speedway, another $5,000 top prize was up for grabs
with the AMS tour on Saturday, June 15 at Lincoln Speedway in Abbottstown,
Pennsylvania. Rick unfortunately lost a motor during hot laps and
was forced to scratch from the remainder of the program. Complete
results from the weekend can be accessed online by pointing your
web browser to www.lmspeedweek.com.
(Rick Neff Photo)
Rick Eckert Captures
$5,000 AMS Tour Win at Path Valley!
(June
12, 2024) Rick Eckert recorded his
seventh career Appalachian Mountain Speedweek (AMS) victory on Tuesday
night, June 11 at Path Valley Speedway in Spring Run, Pennsylvania!
Rick knocked down the second quickest lap in his group during the
qualifying session before winning the fast dash. After starting
on the pole of the 35-lap main event, "Scrub" led laps
1-10 and 22-35 to pick up the $5,000 top prize ahead of runner-up
Mason Zeigler, Gregg Satterlee, Dan Stone, and Coleby Frye!
In other AMS action in recent days, Rick finished
twenty-second on Friday at Clinton County (PA) Speedway, ninth on
Saturday at Port Royal (PA) Speedway, and seventh on Sunday at Hagerstown
(MD) Speedway. The York, Pennsylvania ace currently finds himself
fourth in the latest version of the Appalachian Mountain Speedweek
point standings following the first four series events. Full results
from each of these races can be found online at www.lmspeedweek.com.
(Rick Neff Photo)
Eckert Storms from Ninth
to Win $4,000 at Port Royal!!!
(June
2, 2024) Rick Eckert Racing celebrated
in victory lane for the first time in 2024 on Saturday night, June
1 at Port Royal Speedway in Port Royal, Pennsylvania! After winning
his heat race from the eighth spot, Rick Eckert rolled off from
the inside of the fifth row in the 25-lap main event. Rick then
blasted towards the front and eventually led the final five circuits
of the unsanctioned contest to bag the $4,000 first place prize
money ahead of runner-up Andrew Yoder, Dylan Yoder, Justin Weaver,
and Logan Zarin!
A night earlier on Friday, May 31, the #0 team was
in the pit area at Georgetown Speedway in Georgetown, Delaware.
Rick started third and won his heat race prior to starting the 25-lap
feature from the outside of the front row. "Scrub" then
dominated the first half of the race before unfortunately blowing
a right front tire. After receiving attention from his crew, Rick
returned to the track to salvage a fourth place showing behind only
$3,000 victor Ross Robinson, Donald Lingo, Jr., and Trevor Collins.
Complete results from both weekend races can be found online at
www.thegeorgetownspeedway.com
and www.portroyalspeedway.com.
Rick Eckert Fifth on
Sunday at Bridgeport Motorsports Park
(May
27, 2024) Rick Eckert, of York, Pennsylvania,
invaded Bridgeport Motorsports Park in Bridgeport, New Jersey on
Sunday, May 26, as the Super Late Models raced for a $4,000 paycheck
in an unsanctioned affair. Rick won his heat race from the outside
of the front row, but contact from another competitor in the 40-lap
main event helped drop him to a fifth place effort in the A-Main.
At the checkers, "Scrub" trailed only winner Andrew Yoder,
Jason Covert, Dylan Cecce, and Bryan Bernheisel. Full results can
be found online by pointing your web browser to www.bridgeportmotorsportspark.com.
Eckert Climbs Thirteen
Spots for Port Royal Top Ten
(May
20, 2024) Rick Eckert Racing returned
to competition on May 18-19 in a doubleheader weekend in their home
state of Pennsylvania. On Saturday night at Port Royal Speedway
in Port Royal, Pennsylvania, Rick Eckert placed sixth in his heat
race prior to securing a victory in his B-Main. After rolling off
from the inside of the eleventh row in the $5,000 to win headliner,
"Scrub" picked off thirteen competitors during the 25-lapper
to bring his #0 entry home in the eighth finishing position.
At Path Valley Speedway in Spring Run, Pennsylvania
on Sunday evening, a $10,000 top prize was up for grabs with the
World of Outlaws CASE Construction Late Model Series. Rick finished
fifth in his loaded heat race and later grabbed the third and final
transfer spot through his B-Main. The York, Pennsylvania ace was
then unfortunately caught up in a lap 11 incident during the headliner
and was relegated to a disappointing twenty-fourth place effort.
Full results can be accessed online at www.portroyalspeedway.com
and www.woolms.com.
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