Ricky Thornton Jr

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10/5/2024

10/5/2024

Ricky Thornton Jr


Thornton finishes third in Pittsburgher prelim at PPMS

Ricky Thornton Jr. reunited with the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series (LOLMDS) on Friday at Pittsburgh PA Motor Speedway (Pittsburgh, PA) to officially kick off the Big River Steel Chase for the Championship with the two-day Pittsburgher.

Following the fastest lap in his 19-car group, Thornton vaulted into Friday’s preliminary feature with a heat race triumph. With a $10,000 payday up for grabs, Ricky rolled a third-place finish. He joined Devin Moran and Jonathan Davenport on the podium.

On Saturday, Ricky’s runner-up heat showing positioned him on the third row for the $50,000-to-win Pittsburgher. Staying consistent throughout the 70-lapper, Thornton steered to a sixth-place finish.

Ricky is currently tied for second in the Big River Steel Chase for the Championship playoffs.

Full results from the events and the latest series standings' can be found at www.LucasDirt.com.


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