Shane Clanton  noses under leader Josh Richards with three to go on night one of "Firecracker 100" preliminary action, but was unable to  pass. (Cory Stivason)

World of Outlaws: Richards Masters the Slick to Capture "Firecracker 100" Preliminary A-Main

Kevin Kovac

SARVER, Pa. - June 24. Josh Richards tip-toed his way to victory in Thursday's 30-lap World of Outlaws Late Model Series A-Main at Lernerville Speedway.

Kicking off the fourth annual "Firecracker 100" weekend with a flourish, the national tour’s defending champion led from start-to-finish for his series-leading fifth triumph of the 2010 season.

June 24 - "Firecracker 100" Preliminary #1 1) Josh Richards, 2) Shane Clanton, 3) Scott Bloomquist, 4) Billy Moyer, 5) Steve Shaver, 6) Jimmy Mars, 7) Tim McCreadie, 8) Darrell Lanigan, 9) Doug Drown, 10) Clint Smith, 11) Steve Francis, 12) Chub Frank, 13) Rick Briggs, 14) Rick Eckert, 15) Will Vaught, 16) Tim Fuller, 17) Vic Coffey, 18) Brady Smith, 19) Austin Hubbard (prov.), 20) Jamie Lathroum, 21) John Mollick, 22) Gregg Satterlee, 23) Matt Miller, 24) Davey Johnson, 25) Russell King (prov.), 26) Alex Ferree Fast Time (57 entries): Shane Clanton (15.849 secs.); Heat winners: Clanton, Richards, Mars, "Boom" Briggs, Moyer, Shaver. B-Main winners: Fuller, Frank, Miller.
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