April 11
Atomic Speedway,
Alma, OH
Sanction: Valvoline American Late Model Iron-Man Series - $5,000
Information provided by: Series and track reports (last updated April 12, 10:22 pm)
Atomic gives Black first Iron-Man victory, $5,000
- Caiden Black
- Adam Stricker
- Rod Conley
- R.J. Conley
- Kyle Moore
- Todd Brennan
- Zach Milbee
- Colten Burdette
- Mike Hildebrand
- Donovan Jackson
- Miles Cook II
- Justin Cooper
- Seth Daniels
- Josh Bocook
- Ryan Markham
- Travis Carr
- Austin Lay
- Rob Anderzack
- Jeff Davis
- Trace Settles
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Caiden Black celebrates his first career Iron-Man Series victory.
What won the race: Caiden Black of New Concord, Ohio, commanded all 30 laps from the pole in winning Saturday's Valvoline American Late Model Iron-Man Series season opener at Atomic Speedway. Black beat Adam Stricker to the line by 0.468 of a second for the $5,000 payday, his first career major Late Model touring series victory and first win in nearly two years.
Key notes: Black notched his first win of any kind since May 11, 2024's First Clay City Classic at Midway Speedway in Crooksville, Ohio, worth $3,000 in unsanctioned Super Late Models. ... Zach Milbee gained three spots to finish seventh. ... Donovan Jackson improved four spots to complete the top-10 finishers. ... The 30-lap feature lasted 23 minutes with 13 starters completing the distance and 16 running at the checkers.
On the move: Miles Cook II of Wheelersburg, Ohio, started 18th and finished 11th.
Winner's sponsors: Black’s Longhorn Chassis is powered by an Andy Durham Racing Engine and sponsored by Mallett’s Concrete, Joyride Transport, The 803 Company, Muskingum Valley Oral Surgery, Mike’s Auto Body Repair, Bi Con, 3-B Welding, H&K Towing, Sterling Concrete Equipment, Unique Walls and Ceilings, DirtCarLift, Bilstein Shocks and Elite Signs and Graphics.
Points chase: After Atomic: 1. Caiden Black (80); 2. Adam Stricker (75); 3. Rod Conley (70); 4. R.J. Conley (65); 5. Kyle Moore (60).
Current weather: Clear, 55°F
Car count: 20
Fast qualifier: Caiden Black
Time: 12.950 seconds
Polesitter: Caiden Black
Heat race winners: Caiden Black, Adam Stricker, Rod Conley
Next series race: April 18, Eldora Speedway (Rossburg, OH) $5,000
Editor's note: Corrects ninth- to 20th-place finishers; adds winner's sponsors.
