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Babb Wraps Up 2024 Campaign in Gateway Dirt Nationals
(December 8, 2024)
Shannon Babb wrapped up his version of the 2024 racing season on December 5-7 in the 8th Annual 'Gateway Dirt Nationals' at the Dome at America's Center in downtown St. Louis, Missouri. On Thursday during his preliminary night, Shannon ran second in his heat race prior to finishing eleventh in the $5,000 to win main event. With a $30,000 payday up for grabs in Saturday's grand finale, Shannon unfortunately missed out on the 40-lapper after placing ninth in his qualifier. Complete results from the season-ending, indoor spectacular can be accessed online by pointing your web browser to www.gatewaydirt.com. (Josh James Artwork)

Shannon Babb & Lampley Hook Back Up for $100k DTWC...
(October 20, 2024)
The Steve Lampley Racing team and driver Shannon Babb helped close out the 2024 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series season on October 18-19 in the 44th Annual ‘Dirt Track World Championship’ at the famed Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio. On Friday evening during preliminary action, Shannon went twenty-first fastest in Group B in qualifying prior to placing sixth in his stacked heat race. After finishing ninth in his B-Main on Saturday night, Shannon was unfortunately forced to watch the $100,000 to win crown jewel headliner that was ultimately won by $100,000 victor Bobby Pierce. Full results from the DTWC weekend can be found online by pointing your web browser to www.lucasdirt.com. (Ryan Roberts Photography)

Babb Pilots Steve Lampley's #18 Car at Brownstown Speedway
(October 13, 2024)
On October 11-12, Shannon Babb was in attendance at the legendary Brownstown Speedway in Brownstown, Indiana for a pair of high-profile Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series showdowns. On Friday night in the $10,000 to win 'CJ Rayburn Memorial' and behind the wheel of Steve Lampley's #18 car, Shannon narrowly missed out on the 40-lap feature after finishing sixth in his heat race and fourth in his B-Main. With a hefty $50,000 first place prize up for grabs in Saturday's 45th Annual 'Jackson 100,' Shannon failed to transfer into the 100-lapper after placing eighth in his heat race and ninth in his B-Main. Full results from the Hoosier State double-dip can be viewed online at www.lucasdirt.com. (Heath Lawson Photo)

Shannon Babb Scores Top Five in FALS Frenzy Opener
(October 6, 2024)
The Shannon Babb Racing (SBR) team made their way to Fairbury Speedway in Fairbury, Illinois on October 4-5 for the annual running of 'FALS Frenzy,' which was sanctioned by the MARS Racing Series. On Friday night in the $5,000 to win weekend opener, Shannon Babb timed in second quickest in Group B during qualifying, ran second in his heat race, and later passed a trio of cars during the 40-lap feature to finish fifth at the checkers behind only winner Brian Shirley, Brandon Sheppard, Jason Feger, and Dennis Erb, Jr. With a $12,000 payday up for grabs on Saturday evening, Shannon placed sixth in his heat race, second in his B-Main, and tenth in the 50-lapper. Complete results from the entire 'FALS Frenzy' weekend can be accessed online by visiting www.marsracingseries.com. (Todd Healy Photo)

Babb Runner-Up in $10k Brownstown 100 at the Bullring!
(September 14, 2024)
Following the 'World 100,' Shannon Babb and his #18 team competed in one lone event this weekend - the annual 'Brownstown 100' on Friday night, September 13 at the Brownstown Bullring in Brownstown, Illinois. The MARS Championship Series presided over the action and a $10,000 payday was up for grabs. Shannon earned Fast Time honors of the 31 entrants during qualifying prior to picking up a heat race triumph. After pacing the field for the first twelve circuits from the pole position, Shannon settled for a strong runner-up effort in the 50-lapper behind only victor Brian Shirley! Full results can be found online by clicking on www.marsracingseries.com. (Josh James Artwork)

Shannon Babb Busy in Long World 100 Week at Eldora
(September 8, 2024)
From September 4-7, the Shannon Babb Racing (SBR) team was in the pit area at the hallowed Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio. The busy week at the 1/2-mile, high-banked oval started on Wednesday night with a $20,000 payday on the line in a Castrol FloRacing Night in America Series shootout. Shannon Babb placed fifth in his heat race and third in his B-Main, which narrowly kept him out of the 50-lap main event that was won by Jonathan Davenport.

The 54th edition of the ‘World 100’ then took center stage at the “Big E” - starting with a pair of $12,000 to win, split-field preliminary programs. On Thursday evening, Shannon ran sixteenth in his Shootout race and was unable to transfer into his 25-lap feature. Things went much smoother for the #18 team on Friday in a similar show, as Shannon grabbed the eighth transfer spot through his Shootout race and later finished twenty-first in the final rundown of his 25-lapper.

With a whopping $57,000 paycheck up for grabs in Saturday’s annual ‘World 100,’ Shannon ran tenth in his stacked heat race before deciding to forego his consolation event. Unfortunately, the Moweaqua, Illinois ace was unable to make the start in the 100-lap crown jewel headliner that was won in dramatic fashion by Bobby Pierce. Complete results from Eldora Speedway can be found online by accessing www.eldoraspeedway.com. (Todd Healy Photo)

Babb Bests Fairbury Foes for First Win of 2024 Season!!
(September 1, 2024)
Shannon Babb Racing (SBR) secured their first checkered flag of the 2024 season in thrilling fashion on Saturday evening, August 31 at Fairbury Speedway in downtown Fairbury, Illinois! Shannon Babb stopped the clock fourth fastest overall during the MARS Racing Series qualifying session prior to placing second in his heat race. After rolling off from the outside of the third row in the 40-lap 'Triple Down Shootout,' Shannon made his way towards the front of the pack and eventually utilized a last-lap pass on leader Blaze Burwell to steal the victory. The Moweaqua, Illinois ace picked up the $5,000 payday for the triumph over Burwell, McKay Wenger, Ryan Unzicker, and Justin Duty! Full results from last night at #FALS can be found online by accessing www.marsracingseries.com. (Josh James Artwork)

Pair of Top Fives for Shannon Babb in Steve Lampley's Ride!
(August 25, 2024)
Keeping his #18 idle for the weekend, Shannon Babb piloted car owner Steve Lampley's racecar in a pair of $5,000 to win MARS Racing Series showdowns on August 23-24 in the Land of Lincoln. On Friday night at Tri-City Speedway in Granite City, Illinois, Shannon earned Fast Time honors during the qualifying session, won his heat race, and later placed a strong runner-up in the 25-lap main event behind only victor Daniel Adam. In a similar contest on Saturday evening at Red Hill Raceway in Sumner, Illinois, Shannon finished sixth in his heat race prior to blasting past six competitors during the 30-lapper en route to a strong fifth place effort behind only race winner Ryan Unzicker, Jason Feger, Justin Duty, and Bob Gardner. Full results from both weekend MARS shows can be found online at www.marsracingseries.com. (Dirtman Photography)

Babb Battles World of Outlaws Foes at Highland & Maquoketa
(August 18, 2024)
After a weekend off, Shannon Babb Racing (SBR) rejoined the World of Outlaws CASE Construction Late Model Series for events in Illinois and Iowa from August 14-17. At Highland Speedway in Highland, Illinois on Wednesday, Shannon Babb placed fifth in his stacked heat race prior to securing a victory in his B-Main. After starting seventeenth on the grid in the $10,000 to win headliner, Shannon was able to gain six spots during the course of the 40-lap contest to land in the eleventh finishing position. Thursday's similar $10,000 to win program at Spoon River Speedway in Banner, Illinois was unfortunately nixed due to inclement weather.

The dirt-slinging action quickly turned to Maquoketa Speedway in Maquoketa, Iowa over the weekend for the annual running of the 'Hawkeye 100.' On Friday night with a $10,000 top prize on the line, Shannon ran eighth in his heat race, third in his B-Main, and ninth in the 40-lapper after starting the race from the inside of the eleventh row. With a whopping $20,000 winner's check up for grabs on Saturday's weekend finale, the Moweaqua, Illinois standout grabbed the fourth and final transfer spot through his heat race, but was an early retire in the 60-lap feature and was paid for a twenty-third place showing. Full results from each race can be found online at www.woolms.com. (Todd Healy Photo)

Shannon Babb Transfers into Rain-Shortened USA Nationals
(August 4, 2024)
Following the PDC, Shannon Babb was back in action with the World of Outlaws CASE Construction Late Model Series from August 1-3 in the 37th Annual 'USA Nationals' at the renowned Cedar Lake Speedway in New Richmond, Wisconsin. The first $6,000 to win preliminary program scheduled for Thursday night was pushed back to Friday afternoon due to rain and Shannon started his weekend by finishing fourth in his heat race, second in his B-Main, and twelfth in the 25-lap main event. In Friday's nightcap, which also boasted a $6,000 payday, Shannon ran third in his heat race and fourteenth in the 25-lapper.

With a whopping $50,000 first place prize up for grabs in Saturday's grand finale, Shannon started and finished eighth in Dash #2 to earn the outside of the eighth row for the start of the 100-lap crown jewel headliner. The Moweaqua, Illinois star unfortunately drew a lap 18 yellow flag and retired from the contest in the twenty-ninth spot. The 'USA Nationals' was ultimately deemed official after only 56 circuits due to rain and heavy lightning. Complete results from the entire 'USA Nationals' weekend can be accessed online by clicking on www.woolms.com. (Todd Boyd Photo)

Babb Runner-Up Against Night in America Foes; Ninth in PDC!
(July 28, 2024)
Shannon Babb and his #18 team invaded Fairbury Speedway in downtown Fairbury, Illinois from July 24-27. The action packed stretch of racing at #FALS began on Wednesday night with a $20,000 to win Castrol FloRacing Night in America Series program. Shannon won his heat race in preliminary action and later led the 50-lap feature twice for a total of 44 laps before earning a close runner-up performance behind only victor Ricky Thornton, Jr.!

The World of Outlaws CASE Construction Late Model Series then roared into Fairbury over the weekend to preside over the 34th edition of the 'Prairie Dirt Classic.' On Friday evening, Shannon timed in tenth quickest in Group B during the qualifying session prior to winding up seventh in his $5,000 to win 'Prairie Dirt Showdown' feature. With a whopping $50,000 top prize up for grabs on Saturday, Shannon secured a victory in his B-Main and later picked off ten competitors during the 100-lap PDC to land in the ninth finishing position. Complete results from the entire week at Fairbury Speedway can be accessed online at www.fairburyspeedway.com. (Josh James Artwork)

Shannon Babb Fifth at Sycamore; Runner-Up at Farmer City!
(July 20, 2024)
The #18 team competed with the DIRTcar Summer Nationals and MARS Racing Series on July 18-19 in a pair of special events in the Land of Lincoln. With a $6,000 top prize up for grabs on Thursday night in a rain-postponed "Hell Tour" show at Sycamore Speedway in Maple Park, Illinois, Shannon Babb laid down the quickest lap in his group during qualifying, won his heat race, and later placed fifth in the 30-lap feature behind only winner Jason Feger, Dennis Erb, Jr., Frank Heckenast, Jr., and Brian Shirley. At Farmer City Raceway in Farmer City, Illinois on Friday evening with the MARS tour, Shannon won his heat race, led the first two circuits in the 40-lapper, and ultimately finished a strong runner-up behind only $5,000 victor Brian Shirley! Complete results from both races can be found online by clicking on www.dirtcarsummernationals.com and www.marsracingseries.com. (Josh James Artwork)

Babb Sixth in Gopher 50 Opener at Deer Creek Speedway
(July 9, 2024)
Shannon Babb Racing (SBR) invaded both Deer Creek Speedway in Spring Valley, Minnesota and Lincoln Speedway in Lincoln, Illinois from July 4-8. The extended holiday weekend started with the annual 'Gopher 50' at Deer Creek, but Thursday's prelim show was nixed by rain and pushed back to Friday afternoon to set up a day/night doubleheader. In the first $7,000 to win show in the afternoon, Shannon Babb laid down the fastest lap in Group B during the qualifying session, won his heat race, and later placed sixth in the 30-lap main event. Under the lights, Shannon unfortunately missed out on the 30-lapper after finishing sixth in his heat race and tenth in his B-Main.

On Saturday evening, a whopping $50,000 top prize was up for grabs in the 'Gopher 50' grand finale. By virtue of his strong effort on Friday afternoon, Shannon locked himself into the 75-lap headliner and earned the inside of the sixth row by finishing fifth in the dash. When the checkered flag flew over the World of Outlaws CASE Construction Late Model Series field, the Moweaqua, Illinois ace found himself in the thirteenth finishing position.

Following a travel day on Sunday, it was back to work for the #18 team on Monday night in a Castrol FloRacing Night in America Series showdown at Lincoln Speedway. Shannon fought motor woes the entire evening, but was able to salvage a seventh place finish in his heat race and a twelfth place effort in the $20,000 to win feature. Complete results from each of these races can be found online at www.woolms.com and www.floseries.com.

 

 

 

 

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