Dale McDowell the first repeat winner of 2022

Dale McDowell’s story behind this last off-season was already something special, getting back into a car after battling cancer and getting back into the seat of his late model.

On Thursday night he captured his second World of Outlaws Late Model win of the season, moving him to second in the series point standings.

“I’ve been through a lot, and I have a lot of help behind me and support,” McDowell said. “It’s pretty emotional because I’ve been through a good bit, but I’m just happy to be here.”

McDowell may not run a full season with the tour in 2022, but what he’s done to kick off the year is nothing to scoff at.

Before the No. 17 was in the lead, rookie of the year contender Kyle Hammer was leading the race.

He retired from the A-Main after a spin ended his night, but the flash of speed had to be encouraging.

The series will return to the track at Volusia on Friday night for the penultimate late model race in the state from the early weekends of the season. DirtVision will have the broadcast, as always.

World of Outlaws Late Model DIRTCar Nationals Night 2 Results
1. Dale McDowell
2. Devin Moran
3. Darrell Lanigan
4. Chris Madden
5. Tyler Bruening
6. Mark Whitener
7. Ashton Winger
8. Tanner English
9. Brandon Sheppard
10. Kyle Bronson
11. Tim McCreadie
12. Mike Marlar
13. Dennis Erb Jr.
14. Max Blair
15. Ricky Thornton Jr.
16. Shane Clanton
17. Chase Junghans
18. Spencer Hughes
19. Brent Larson
20. Josh Richards
21. Boom Briggs
22. Earl Pearson Jr.
23. Gordy Gundaker
24. Kyle Strickler
25. Ryan Gustin
26. Garrett Smith
27. Kyle Hammer
28. Blair Nothdurft
29. Chris Simpson
30. Brandon Overton