
OWENS BATTLES HTF FOES
IN TWO-DAY BAMA BASH
(April
6, 2025) Koehler Motorsports was one of the 50+ Super Late
Model teams in the pit area at Talladega Short Track in Eastaboga,
Alabama over the April 4-5 weekend for a Hunt the Front Super Dirt
Series double-dip. On Friday night in the $8,000 to win ‘Bama
Bash’ opener, Jimmy Owens finished fourth in his heat race
prior to grabbing the second and final transfer spot through his
B-Main. After starting the 40-lap feature from the inside of the
eleventh row, Jimmy finished twenty-first in the final rundown.
At TST on Saturday evening with a $12,000 paycheck up for grabs,
Jimmy stopped the clock sixth quickest in Group A during qualifying
prior to securing a victory in his heat race. With the track turning
one lane in the 50-lapper, the "Newport Nightmare" slipped
to an eleventh place performance. Jimmy currently finds himself
sixth in the latest version of the HTF series point standings exiting
the track deemed as the Hornet's Nest. Full results from the annual
‘Bama Bash’ can be found online by visiting www.htfseries.com.

OWENS CHARGES TO WHYNOT
PODIUM PERFORMANCE!
(March
30, 2025) The #20 team wound up at Whynot Motorsports Park
in Meridian, Mississippi and East Alabama Motor Speedway in Phenix
City, Alabama over the March 28-29 weekend. On Friday night in an
$8,000 to win Hunt the Front Super Dirt Series contest at Whynot,
Jimmy Owens finished seventh in his heat race and fourth in his
B-Main. After receiving a series provisional to start twenty-fourth
on the grid in the 40-lapper, Jimmy blitzed past twenty-one of his
counterparts to land on the podium in third behind only victor Dalton
Cook and runner-up Joseph Joiner!
Following a rain-out of Saturday’s HTF program at Whynot,
it was off to EAMS for a $10,053 to win Schaeffer’s Oil Spring
Nationals Series battle. Jimmy laid down the tenth quickest lap
overall during time trials before running third in his heat race.
The Newport, Tennessee ace then wound up with a top ten effort during
the 53-lap headliner, as he crossed underneath the checkers in the
ninth position. Full results from both weekend shows can be accessed
online at www.htfseries.com
and www.southernnationalsseries.com.
(Simple Moments Photography)

TOP TEN FOR JIMMY OWENS
IN SWAINSBORO FINALE
(March
23, 2025) The World of Outlaws Late Model Series schedule
heated back up on March 21-22 with a doubleheader at Swainsboro
Raceway in Swainsboro, Georgia. Night one of the 'Battle at the
Crossroads' on Friday drew a 42 car field to do battle for a $12,000
first place prize. Jimmy Owens timed in second fastest in Group
A during qualifying prior to picking up a heat race victory. Jimmy
was unfortunately caught up in an early incident in the 35-lapper,
suffered a flat tire, and later salvaged an eighteenth place showing.
On Saturday with a $15,000 payday up for grabs, Jimmy
laid down the twelfth quickest lap in Group A during qualifying
before grabbing the fourth and final transfer spot through his heat
race. He then picked off five competitors during the 50-lap headliner
to land in the tenth finishing position. Complete results from the
Swainsboro Raceway double-dip can be found online by clicking on
www.woolms.com.
(Richard Barnes Photo)

OWENS WINS HEAT; FINISHES
SIXTH IN TENNESSEE TIPOFF
(March
16, 2025) Jimmy Owens and his #20 team made their way to
Smoky Mountain Speedway in Maryville, Tennessee on March 14-15 for
the annual running of the 'Tennessee Tipoff.' The World of Outlaws
Late Model Series doubleheader weekend kicked off on Friday night
with a $12,000 paycheck up for grabs. Jimmy laid down the third
fastest lap in Group A during the qualifying session prior to securing
a victory in his heat race. The Newport, Tennessee ace then finished
a strong sixth in the 35-lap feature behind only winner Bobby Pierce,
Jonathan Davenport, Nick Hoffman, Dale McDowell, and Devin Moran!
With inclement weather invading the Volunteer State
on Saturday, the $15,000 to win weekend finale was unfortunately
rained out. Full results from Smoky Mountain Speedway can be accessed
online by visiting www.woolms.com.
(Josh James Artwork)

TOP TEN FOR OWENS IN
HUNT THE FRONT OPENER
(March
9, 2025) The Koehler Motorsports team was in the pit area
at I-75 Raceway on Saturday night, March 8 for the Hunt the Front
Super Dirt Series (HTF) season opener. A strong contingent of 44
Super Late Model competitors piled into the Sweetwater, Tennessee
facility to do battle for the $20,000 first place prize money.
Jimmy Owens stopped the clock fifth quickest in Group
A during the qualifying session prior to finishing a strong second
in his heat race. After starting the 50-lap headliner from the inside
of the third row, Jimmy ran as high as fifth during the contest
before ultimately winding up ninth at the unfurling of the checkered
flag. Full results from last night’s show in the Volunteer
State can be viewed online by clicking on www.htfseries.com.
(Josh James Artwork)

OWENS LEADS EARLY;
FINISHES FIFTH AT EAMS!
(March
3, 2025) Aboard a #27 car owned by Larry Harrod, Jimmy
Owens competed for a $10,000 first place prize on Sunday, March
2 at East Alabama Motor Speedway in Phenix City, Alabama. Jimmy
laid down the quickest lap overall in qualifying at EAMS to earn
Fast Time honors and later secured a victory in his heat race. He
then led the first six circuits of the 50-lapper from the pole,
but later fell back towards the tail end of the field following
a hiccup on a lap-20 restart. The Newport, Tennessee ace then rallied
back through the pack to nab a solid fifth place effort behind only
victor Wil Herrington, Ethan Dotson, Tanner English, and Dalton
Cook! Full results from last night's unsanctioned race can be viewed
online by clicking on www.eamsdirt.com.

SPEEDWEEKS CONCLUDES
IN DIRTCAR NATIONALS
(February
15, 2025) The 54th edition of the 'DIRTcar Nationals' and
Speedweeks - as a whole - wrapped up tonight at Volusia Speedway
Park with a $20,000 to win World of Outlaws Late Model Series extravaganza.
Jimmy Owens narrowly missed out on the 50-lap headliner after placing
fifth in his heat race and fourth in his B-Main. (Chris
Anderson Photo)
(February 14, 2025) The penultimate
event of the 'DIRTcar Nationals' took place tonight at Volusia Speedway
Park and another $12,000 winner's check was on the line for the
cars and stars racing with the World of Outlaws Late Model Series.
Jimmy Owens went twenty-second fastest in Group B during time trials
and later advanced to sixth in his heat race. Unfortunately, he
dropped a driveshaft in his B-Main and was unable to make the start
in the 35-lapper.
(February 13, 2025) The World of
Outlaws Late Model Series season heated back up tonight during the
'DIRTcar Nationals' at Volusia Speedway Park in Barberville, Florida,
as a $12,000 payday was up for grabs. Jimmy Owens knocked down the
fifteenth quickest lap in Group A during qualifying before finishing
fifth in his stacked heat race. Jimmy was then battling for a coveted
transfer spot in his B-Main before contact sent him hard into the
inside retaining wall on the frontstretch. The grinding wreck cost
the Newport, Tennessee driver a chance of advancing into the 35-lap
feature and will send him to a back-up car for the remainder of
the week.
(February 12, 2025) Tonight's program
at Volusia Speedway Park featured a trio of 20-lap main events,
as the 61-car Super Late Model field was split into thirds. Jimmy
Owens stopped the clock seventh quickest in his group during DIRTcar
Racing qualifying, which locked him into the inside of the fourth
row for his $5,000 to win A-Main. After sliding back out of the
top ten, Jimmy charged back up to finish in the seventh position.
(February 11, 2025) After skipping
last night's opener of 'DIRTcar Nationals' week at Volusia Speedway
Park, the Koehler Motorsports team was back in action tonight at
the Barberville, Florida speedplant to vie for the $7,000 paycheck
with the DIRTcar Racing tour. Jimmy Owens laid down the second quickest
lap in his group during qualifying before slipping to fifth in his
stacked heat race. Jimmy was then in a coveted transfer position
in his B-Main until a broken crank trigger ended his evening prematurely.
He was unable to make the start in the 25-lap feature, which was
ultimately won by teammate Ricky Thornton, Jr.

OWENS ROLLS INTO OCALA
FOR WINTERNATIONALS
(February
8, 2025) The #20 team entered the fifth and final night
of the 'WinterNationals' this evening at Ocala Speedway and Jimmy
Owens gunned for the $25,000 first place prize money. Jimmy stopped
the clock sixth fastest in Group B during Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt
Series qualifying prior to placing fifth in his heat race. After
grabbing the third and final transfer spot through his B-Main, Jimmy
retired late in the 50-lap feature distance and was ultimately paid
for a twenty-second place showing.
(Heath Lawson Photo)
(February 7, 2025) At Ocala Speedway
tonight, the penultimate event of the 'WinterNationals' was held
at the unique, egg-shaped venue and the cars and stars racing with
the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series competed for a $12,000 windfall.
Jimmy Owens posted the eighth fastest lap in Group B during time
trials and later ran fourth in his stacked heat race. After starting
the 50-lapper from the outside of the eighth row and pitting early
in the distance, Jimmy battled back to earn a fifteenth place performance.
(February 6, 2025) The third night
of the 'WinterNationals' took center stage in the Dirt Late Model
world earlier this evening and a $10,000 payday was on the line
at Ocala Speedway in Ocala, Florida. Jimmy Owens laid down the twelfth
quickest time in Group B during the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
qualifying session before placing eighth in both his heat race and
his B-Main. Jimmy turned down an emergency provisional and did not
compete in the 40-lap headliner that was won again by Jonathan Davenport.
(February 5, 2025) The second round
of the 'WinterNationals' took place earlier this evening at Ocala
Speedway and another $7,000 winner's check was up for grabs. Jimmy
Owens went twelfth quickest in Group A during Lucas Oil Late Model
Dirt Series time trials before running sixth in his heat race and
eighth in his B-Main. Unfortunately, the Newport, Tennessee ace
was unable to make the start in the 30-lap main event that was ultimately
won by Jonathan Davenport.
(February 4, 2025) Another week of
Speedweeks action kicked off tonight at Ocala Speedway in Ocala,
Florida. The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series presided over the
'WinterNationals' lid lifter and 38 competitors were on hand to
vie for the $7,000 top prize. Jimmy Owens stopped the clock eighth
fastest in Group A during the qualifying session prior to grabbing
the fourth and final transfer spot through his heat race. After
starting the 30-lap feature from the inside of the eighth row, Jimmy
was able to work past a handful of competitors on his way to a strong
tenth place showing.

TEAM 20 INVADES ALL-TECH
RACEWAY
(February
1, 2025) In the grand finale at All-Tech Raceway tonight,
a $15,000 winner's check was up for grabs for the cars and stars
racing with the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series at the Ellisville,
Florida speedplant. Jimmy Owens laid down the twelfth fastest lap
in Group B during the qualifying session prior to advancing to third
in his stacked heat race. The Newport, Tennessee superstar then
started the 50-lap headliner from the outside of the sixth row and
eventually wound up sixteenth in the final finishing order. (Heath
Lawson Photo)
(January 31, 2025) A $12,000 top
prize was on the line earlier this evening in another Lucas Oil
Late Model Dirt Series showdown at All-Tech Raceway in Ellisville,
Florida. Jimmy Owens knocked down the eighth fastest time in Group
B during qualifying and later advanced up to second in his heat
race. Unfortunately, Jimmy got into the wall on lap three of the
attrition-filled, 50-lapper and was officially relegated to a twenty-seventh
place finish.
(January 30, 2025) The Lucas Oil
Late Model Dirt Series schedule fired back up tonight with a $10,000
to win event that kicked off a three-race weekend at All-Tech Raceway
in Ellisville, Florida. Jimmy Owens posted the tenth quickest lap
in Group B during the qualifying session before running fifth in
his loaded heat race. Following a B-Main triumph, Jimmy picked off
ten competitors during the 40-lap feature en route to a steady eighth
place performance.

OWENS COMPETES IN SOUTH
GEORGIA SHOWDOWN
(January
28, 2025) Following a rain-out on Monday evening at Needmore
Speedway, Jimmy Owens returned to racing action earlier tonight
at the Norman Park, Georgia oval. The Hunt the Front Super Dirt
Series sanctioned the final night of the 'South Georgia Showdown'
and 27 competitors signed into the pit area. Jimmy went eleventh
fastest overall during the qualifying session prior to placing fourth
in his heat race. With $10,000 up for grabs in the 40-lap feature,
Jimmy was unfortunately an early retiree in the contest and was
ultimately paid for a twenty-second place showing. (Josh
James Artwork)

SPEEDWEEKS CONTINUES
IN SUNSHINE NATIONALS
(January
25, 2025) The three-day 'Sunshine Nationals' wrapped up
tonight at Volusia Speedway Park and a $20,000 winner's check was
on the line. With 57 Super Late Model entrants once again in the
pit area, Jimmy Owens started off his evening by timing in sixth
fastest in Group A during World of Outlaws qualifying. After a heat
race triumph, Jimmy led the first 41 circuits of the 50-lap headliner
from the pole position. At the end of the contest, the Newport,
Tennessee superstar found himself in the fifth spot behind only
victor Garrett Alberson, Jonathan Davenport, Max Blair, and Devin
Moran! (Josh James Artwork)
(January 24, 2025) After yesterday's
rain-out, the annual running of the 'Sunshine Nationals' officially
got underway tonight at Volusia Speedway Park in Barberville, Florida.
A total of 57 World of Outlaws Late Model Series competitors converged
on the Daytona Beach-area speedplant to do battle for the $12,000
first place prize. Jimmy Owens knocked down the twenty-first quickest
time in Group B during qualifying before placing fourth in his heat
race and seventh in his B-Main. Unfortunately, Jimmy was unable
to make the start in the 35-lap main event that was won by Ryan
Gustin.
(January 23, 2025) With Winter Storm
Enzo producing hazardous driving conditions and road closures, along
with heavy rain and cold temperatures impacting the Barberville,
Florida-area, World of Outlaws Late Model Series and Volusia Speedway
Park officials have canceled tonight's $12,000 to win 'Sunshine
Nationals' opener.

OWENS KICKS OFF 2025
IN SUPER BOWL OF RACING
(January
19, 2025) Unfortunately, heavy rain overnight has left
Golden Isles Speedway significantly saturated, prompting track and
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series officials to cancel Sunday’s
Super Bowl of Racing finale. (Heath Lawson Photo)
(January 18, 2025) With the forecast
for rain continuing throughout the evening hours, tonight's $25,000
to win Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series event at Golden Isles Speedway
has been canceled. Sunday’s Super Bowl of Racing finale, which
will shell out a $10,000 top prize, is still on as scheduled.
(January 17, 2025) The 2025 campaign
for the Koehler Motorsports team got underway earlier this evening
with the Super Bowl of Racing lid lifter at Golden Isles Speedway
near Brunswick, Georgia. A total of 44 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt
Series competitors converged in the Peach State to vie for a $12,000
payday. Jimmy Owens went sixth fastest in Group A during qualifying,
but unfortunately slipped over the cushion in his heat race and
finished ninth. After climbing to fifth in his B-Main and receiving
a series provisional, Jimmy hard charged past seventeen competitors
during the 50-lap main event on his way to an impressive sixth place
effort!
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