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November 14, 2020 - Dillard records 13th place finish in Cotton Pickin' 100 opener |
 Friday night found Cade Dillard in action at Magnolia Motor Speedway (Columbus, Miss.) for the Cotton Pickin’ 100 weekend. Drawing 34 Late Models for the two-day event, Dillard edged his way into the opening night feature with the fourth and final transfer spot in his heat race. With $4,000 on the line, Cade clawed forward three spots in the 30-lapper to finish 13th. (Robert Holman photo | DirtonDirt.com)
 The following night, Cade came in fourth in his heat, which positioned him 16th on the starting grid for the $12,000-to-win Cotton Pickin’ 100 finale. After challenging for a Top-10 finish in the early going of the 70-lap affair, Dillard was an early retiree on lap 50.
For more information on the event, please visit www.MagnoliaDirt.com. |
November 5, 2020 - Eighth place finish in Last Call opener at Charlotte, finishes third in World of Outlaws standings |
 Cade Dillard wrapped up his sophomore season with the World of Outlaws Late Model Series last week. The driver known as “Thriller” ended the 2020 campaign with two wins, 13 Top-5’s, and 24 Top-10 performances behind the wheel of his S&S Fishing & Rental Inc. No. 97 MB Customs/ Clements Racing Engine Super Late Model.
Dillard recorded his first win on the national tour at New Mexico’s Vado Speedway Park in January. The highlight of Cade’s season was a career-high $30,000 payday for his triumph in the Firecracker at Lernerville (Pa.) Speedway in June.
“It’s been a great year for me. The stuff that I’ve been able to achieve and accomplish has been a dream come true. Some of the stuff we’ve been able to do, I would’ve never imagined in a million years. I was blessed with a lot of great opportunities this year. To be in the top three with Brandon and Ricky is a huge honor.”
 Cade Dillard invaded the Dirt Track at Charlotte in Concord, N.C. on Wednesday for the World of Outlaws “Last Call” – a midweek doubleheader that replaced the tour’s season-ending World Finals because coronavirus restrictions limiting large gatherings.
With a field of 55 World of Outlaws Morton Buildings Late Model Series entries registered, Cade came one spot short of a transfer position in his heat race with a fourth-place finish, transferring him into the B-Main.
Streaking to a 10-lap consolation victory, Dillard earned the 21st-starting position for the $12,000-to-win A-Main. Breaking into the Top-10, Cade Dillard passed 13 cars in the 50-lap affair to register an eighth-place finish.
For another $12,000-to-win program on Thursday, Dillard followed up a fourth-place finish in his heat race with a runner-up finish in his B-Main behind Ryan King. Starting the finale in 23rd, Cade marched forward 11 positions in the 50-lapper to come in 12th.
His 12th-place finish on Thursday secured Dillard a third-place finish in the final World of Outlaws Late Model Series championship standings. For more information on the races or complete series standings, please visit www.WoOLMS.com. |
November 1, 2020 - Dillard scores sixth place finish in Grant Junghans Memorial |
 Hopping behind the wheel of his Joel’s Auto Sales No. 97 Modified, Cade Dillard visited Lakeside Speedway (Kansas City, Kan.) on Friday afternoon for the fifth annual Grant Junghans Memorial. In a stout field of 74 United States Racing Association (USRA) Modifieds, Dillard logged a fifth place finish in his heat race, sending him into the B-Main for another shot at the $10,102-to-win A-Main. Passing four cars to finish second behind Lance Mari, Cade locked into the 19th-starting position for the show. Coming one spot shy of a Top-5 finish, Cade Dillard marched through the field 13 spots to register a sixth place finish.
 The following night at 81 Speedway (Park City, Kan.) for the second round of the Modster Mash, Cade posted a fourth place finish in his heat, transferring him into the B-Main. Soaring to a 15-lap consolation victory over Alex Williamson, Dillard earned the 16th-starting spot for the A-Main. With $10,031 on the line, Cade improved three positions to place 13th. (Todd Boyd photo)
For the Halloween Hangover at The Hummer on Sunday at Humboldt Speedway (Humboldt, Kan.), Dillard followed up a fourth place finish in his heat with a second place spot in his B-Main behind Lucas Lee. Starting the $5,000-to-win finale in 18th, Cade passed 10 cars in the 40-lapper to come home eighth.
For more information on the races, please visit www.USRARacing.com. |
October 24, 2020 - Runner-up finish in Fall Classic at Whynot Motorsports Park |
 Friday night found Cade Dillard in action at Whynot Motorsports Park (Meridian, Miss.) for the 26th annual Coors Light Fall Classic. Drawing 43 Late Models for the two-day event, Cade laid down the sixth fastest time in his qualifying group before improving two spots in his heat to pick up the 10-lap victory. (Chris McDill photo)
 Starting Saturday night’s $15,000-to-win Coors Light Fall Classic in fourth, Dillard charged forward two spots in the 100-lapper to finish second behind Dennis Erb Jr. with Spencer Hughes, Dane Dacus, and Jason Hiett rounding out the Top-5.
In the Crate Late Model ranks, Dillard scored a fifth place finish in the $2,500-to-win A-Main on Saturday night, trailing Jeremy Shaw, Monte Skinner, Evan Ellis, and Randall Beckwith across the line.
For more information on the race, please visit www.WhynotMotorsportsPark.com. |
October 17, 2020 - Dillard grabs Spooky 50 win at Chatham Speedway, pockets $8,000 |
 Cade Dillard put his S&S Fishing & Rental Inc. No. 97 MB Customs/ Clements Racing Engine Super Late Model in the winner’s circle for the sixth time this season on Saturday night at Chatham Speedway.
“It’s always nice racing close to home, and getting a win makes it even more special,” said Dillard. “We had a great car all weekend. That race with Tanner [Kellick] on Friday night was a lot of fun. We have two more weekends with the World of Outlaws and I’m looking forward to a strong finish to the season.”
On Friday afternoon Cade Dillard visited Chatham (La.) Speedway for the 27th Annual Spooky 50. With Tanner Kellick winning a heated battle over Dillard in the Dash, Cade locked into the second-starting position for the A-Main on Saturday night.
Outrunning B.J. Robinson, Cade Dillard soared to his sixth win of the season over Robinson, Robbie Stuart, Nicholas Brown, and Kyle Beard. He earned a $8,000 payday for his efforts.
For more information on the race, please visit www.ChathamSpeedway.com. |
October 3, 2020 - Top-10 finish in World of Outlaws stop at 411 Motor Speedway |
Following the World of Outlaws Morton Buildings Late Model Series, Cade Dillard headed to Cherokee Speedway (Gaffney, S.C.) on Friday night for the Mike Duvall Memorial. In a field of 39 cars, Dillard fell one spot short of a transfer position in his heat with a fifth place finish. Streaking to a 10-lap consolation victory, Cade earned the 18th-starting position for the opening night feature. With $10,000 on the line, Dillard passed six cars in the 50-lapper to register a 12th place finish.
 On Saturday afternoon at 411 Motor Speedway (Seymour, Tenn.), Cade followed up the fourth fastest time in his qualifying group with a 10-lap heat race victory. Earning the second-starting position for the $10,000-to-win A-Main via the redraw, Dillard led the first five circuits until eventual race-winner Chris Madden slipped by on the sixth lap. Hanging onto a Top-10 finish in the remaining distance, Cade recorded a 10th place outing. (Michael Moats photo)
Cade sits in third in the latest World of Outlaws Morton Buildings Late Model Series point standings. For more information on the races, please visit www.WoOLMS.com. |
September 26, 2020 - Cade Dillard attends World of Outlaws doubleheader at Thunder Mountain |
Cade Dillard made the trek to Thunder Mountain Speedway (Knox Dale, Pa.) on Friday night returning with the World of Outlaws Morton Buildings Late Model Series for the two-day Thunderfest. After coming one spot shy of a transfer position in his heat with a fifth place finish, Cade picked up a 10-lap consolation victory. Starting the $10,000-to-win A-Man in 18th, Dillard charged forward five spots to place 13th.
 The following the night, Dillard came in sixth in his heat before grabbing the third and final transfer spot in his B-Main. With $10,000 on the line in the feature, Cade passed nine cars in the 50-lapper to register a 12th place finish. (Derek Bobik photo)
Cade is currently third in the latest World of Outlaws Morton Buildings Late Model Series point standings. For more information on the races, please visit www.WoOLMS.com. |
September 19, 2020 - Dillard sweeps MSCCS weekend at Revolution Park |
 Cade Dillard capitalized on an opportunity to pilot his S&S Fishing & Rental Inc. No. 97 MB Customs/ Clements Racing Engine Super Late Model near home over the weekend. (Brandy Estes photo | Mercia May Photography)
Taking advantage of a weekend off the World of Outlaws Late Model Series circuit, Dillard swept the Mississippi State Championship Challenge Series (MSCCS) events at Revolution Park in Monroe, La.
On Friday, Cade Dillard kicked off the “Hooked Up” weekend at Revolution Park, where he competed in both the Super Late Model and Crate Late Model ranks.
 Drawing 33 MSCCS entries, Dillard laid down the second fastest time in his qualifying group behind Jon Mitchell, which positioned him third on the starting grid for the opening night feature.
Blasting into the lead on the opening lap, Cade led all 30 circuits en route to his first career MSCCS victory over Mitchell, Spencer Hughes, B.J. Robinson, and Brian Rickman. He earned $3,000 for his efforts.
“There’s nothing better than getting a win around my family and friends,” Dillard said. “It’s pretty cool, you know, I used to race here on asphalt. Actually, I was riding around there and I was thinking I feel like I’m on asphalt again. A little bit of that experience may have helped some. The car was awesome. I hate to take too much credit. The thing just drove itself around there. I was fortunate enough to get a good start and be able to get around Jon (Mitchell) there. They told me I had a little bit of a lead and I didn’t have to run it hard at all.”
 With the Crate Late Models competing in preliminary events on Friday and the feature set for Saturday night, Cade timed in second fastest in his group behind Chase Delrio before streaking to a 10-lap heat race victory.
The following night for the “Hooked Up 50”, Dillard topped the speed charts in MSCCS qualifying before cruising to a 10-lap heat race victory.
 Whizzing past polesitter B.J. Robinson on the third lap of the feature, Cade led the remaining 48 circuits to secure his second win in as many nights over Robinson, Dane Dacus, Manny Falcon, and Chad Thrash. His fifth win of 2020 earned him $7,000. (Chris McDill photo)
“I was bottoming out a little bit. The track was a little more choppy tonight,” said Dillard. “I was off a little but I had a really good car. I knew at the beginning of the race if we stood a chance I had to get something the first two or three laps. I knew the bottom would be so dominant. We were fortunate enough we hustled around there (on the outside) for a couple of laps and was able to get the lead.”
For the $2,000-to-win Crate Late Model feature on Saturday, Cade notched a runner-up finish behind Tyler Stevens with Wayne Patton, Jason Jarrell, and Rob Litton rounding out the Top-5.
For more information on the races, please visit www.StateSeries.com and www.DirtontheRev.com. |
September 12, 2020 - Top-5 finish in USMTS Cajun Clash at Ark-La-Tex |
 Friday night saw Cade Dillard hop behind the wheel of his Joel’s Auto Sales No. 97 Modfiied for the United States Modified Touring Series (USMTS) sanctioned program. Drawing 42 cars for the eighth annual Cajun Clash, Cade charged forward three spots in his heat to finish second behind Zack VanderBeek. Rolling off seventh for the $3,000-to-win A-Main, Dillard jumped up three spots to place fourth behind Zack VanderBeek, Rodney Sanders, and Brooks Strength with Joe Duvall coming in fifth.
The following night at Boothill Speedway (Greenwood, La.) for the I-20 Showdown, Dillard scored a second place finish in his heat behind Dereck Ramirez, which positioned him fourth on the starting grid for the main event. With $3,000 on the line, Cade was an early retiree from the 40-lapper on the 10th lap.
For more information on the races, please visit www.USMTS.com. |
September 5, 2020 - Dillard follows World of Outlaws to South Carolina |
Cade Dillard was one of 27 World of Outlaws Morton Buildings Late Model Series entries on hand at Lavonia Speedway (Lavonia, Ga.) on Friday evening for the Charlie Mize Memorial. Grabbing the sixth and final transfer spot in his heat race, Dillard locked into the 18th-starting position for the opening night feature. With $10,000 on the line, Cade charged through the field nine spots to register a ninth place finish.
On Saturday afternoon at Lancaster Speedway (Lancaster, S.C.), Cade logged a seventh place finish in his heat, which positioned him 20th on the starting grid for the $10,000-to-win finale. Running into trouble near the halfway point of the feature, Dillard was an early retiree from the 50-lapper on lap 22.
Cade remains in third in the latest World of Outlaws Morton Buildings Late Model Series point standings. For more information on the races, please visit www.WoOLMS.com. |
August 22, 2020 - Top-5 finish in Billy Vacek Memorial at Lincoln Speedway |
 Following the World of Outlaws Morton Buildings Late Model Series on an eastern swing, Cade Dillard was one of 38 Late Models on hand at Lincoln Speedway (Abbottstown, Pa.) on Thursday evening for the Billy Vacek and Huey Wilcoxon Memorial. Losing one spot in his heat race to finish second behind Darrell Lanigan, Cade earned the sixth-starting position for the $12,000-to-win A-Main via the redraw. Charging forward two spots in the 50-lap affair, Dillard notched a fourth place finish behind Brandon Sheppard, Rick Eckert, and Ricky Weiss with Chase Junghans coming in fifth. (Rick Neff photo | DirtTrackDigest.com)
The following night at Williams Grove Speedway (Mechanicsburg, Pa.), Dillard laid down the fourth fastest time in his group before picking up an 8-lap heat race victory. Receiving the pole position for the A-Main via the redraw, Cade suffered nosepiece damage while battling for a Top-5 finish that dropped him back to a 12th place outing.
On Saturday evening at Eriez Speedway (Eerie, Pa.) for the third round of the tripleheader weekend, Cade scored a third place finish in his heat, which positioned him 12th on the starting grid for the feature. Coming one spot shy of a Top-5 finish, Dillard marched forward six spots to finish sixth.
Cade sits in third in the latest World of Outlaws Morton Buildings Late Model Series point standings. For more information on the races, please visit www.WoOLMS.com. |
August 8, 2020 - Podium finish in World of Outlaws stop at Beaver Dam, up to third in World of Outlaws point standings |
 On Tuesday night Cade Dillard picked back up with the World of Outlaws Morton Buildings Late Model Series at Beaver Dam Raceway (Beaver Dam, Wis.). Drawing 31 cars, Dillard followed up the fourth fastest time in his qualifying group with a 10-lap heat race victory. Drawing the second-starting position for the $10,000-to-win A-Main, Cade led the first 11 circuits before surrendering the top spot to Jimmy Owens. Hanging on to a podium finish in the remaining distance, Dillard notched at third place spot behind Owens and Billy Moyer with Brian Shirley and Kyle Bronson rounding out the Top-5. (Chad Marquardt photo)
After a scheduled off day on Wednesday, Dillard followed the World of Outlaws to Cedar Lake Speedway (New Richmond, Wis.) on Thursday evening to kick off the 33rd annual USA Nationals weekend. Coming in second in his heat behind Billy Moyer, Cade earned the eighth-starting position for the preliminary feature. With $6,000 on the line, Dillard jumped up two spots in the 30-lapper to register a sixth place finish.
 On Friday afternoon for a pair of heat races, Cade gained two spots in his first heat to finish fourth. Holding his spot for all 12-laps of his second heat race, Dillard recorded a fourth place finish, which locked him in a three-way tie for 14th in passing points. (Todd Boyd photo)
With the Top 16 in passing points getting locked into the $50,000-to-win USA Nationals on Saturday evening, Dillard earned the 16th-starting position for the finale. Gaining five spots in the 100-lap affair, Cade recorded a 11th place finish.
Cade has climbed to third in the latest World of Outlaws Morton Buildings Late Model Series point standings. For more information on the races, please visit www.WoOLMS.com. |
August 2, 2020 - Mother Nature postpones Hoosier Dirt Shootout finale |
 Making their second appearance of the season, Cade Dillard returned with the World of Outlaws Morton Buildings Late Model Series at Davenport Speedway (Davenport, Iowa) on Tuesday evening to compete on the quarter-mile oval. Starting the night off with a heat race victory over Ashton Winger, Dillard earned the pole position for the A-Main via the redraw. Blasting into the lead on the drop of the green flag, Cade led the first 19 circuits until Brandon Sheppard snuck by. Regaining the top spot on lap 36, the pair began swapping back-and-forth for the lead the next 10 circuits. With Sheppard wrestling it away on lap 46 with four laps remaining, Cade Dillard hung on to a runner-up finish behind Sheppard with Jimmy Owens, Jimmy Mars, and Chris Simpson completing the Top-5 finishers. (Todd Healy photo)
Friday night saw Dillard return to action with the World of Outlaws at Kokomo Speedway (Kokomo, Ind.) for the two-day Hoosier Dirt Shootout. Drawing 32 cars for the event in place of the Prairie Dirt Classic, Cade posted the sixth fastest time in his qualifying group, which positioned him sixth on the starting grid for the his 25-lap preliminary feature. With $2,500 on the line, Dillard charged forward three spots to place third behind Jimmy Owens and Shane Clanton with Jason Feger and Kyle Bronson rounding out the Top-5.
With his third-place finish on Friday locking him into the redraw, Dillard pulled the fourth-starting position for the $25,000-to-win Hoosier Dirt Shootout. After Mother Nature postponed Saturday night's finale to Sunday afternoon, continued rain overnight and on Sunday morning forced race officials to postpone the finale to a date to be named.
Cade is currently fourth in the latest World of Outlaws Morton Buildings Late Model Series point standings. For more information on the races, please visit www.WoOLMS.com. |
July 19, 2020 - Pair of runner-up finishes on World of Outlaws northern swing |
 Cade Dillard continued on with the World of Outlaws Morton Buildings Late Model Series northern stint on Tuesday night at Gondik Law Speedway (Superior, Wis.) for the $10,000 top prize. Following the second fastest lap overall in time trials behind Brandon Sheppard, Dillard cruised to a 10-lap heat race victory, which locked him into the redraw. Pulling the fourth-starting position, Cade advanced forward two spots to place second behind Sheppard with Jimmy Owens, Darrell Lanigan, and Ashton Winger rounding out the Top-5. (Jacy Norgaard photos)
After Mother Nature postponed Friday night’s event to Sunday, Cade headed to Red River Valley Speedway (West Fargo, N.D.) on Saturday evening for the $10,000 prize. Picking up a 10-lap heat race win over Chase Junghans, Dillard locked into the third-starting position for the A-Main. Falling one spot shy of a Top-5 finish in the 50-lap affair, Cade recorded a sixth place outing.
 On Sunday afternoon at River Cities Speedway (Grand Forks, N.D.), Dillard posted a runner-up finish in his heat behind Chase Junghans, which positioned him third on the starting grid for the finale. With $10,000 on the line, Cade challenged race-long leader Brandon Sheppard for the top spot late in the 50-lapper but settled with a runner-up finish behind Sheppard with Ricky Weiss, Dennis Erb Jr., and Dustin Strand completing the Top-5 finishers.
Cade remains in fourth in the latest World of Outlaws Morton Buildings Late Model Series point standings. For more information on the races, please visit www.WoOLMS.com. |
July 11, 2020 - Top 10 finish with World of Outlaws at Outagamie Speedway |
Returning to action in the Badger State, Cade Dillard was one of 33 World of Outlaws Morton Buildings Late Model Series entries on hand at Outagamie Speedway (Seymour, Wis.) on Friday night. Grabbing the fourth and final transfer spot in his heat race, Dillard locked into the 15th-starting position for the $10,000-to-win A-Main. Passing eight cars in the 50-lap affair, Cade reeled in a seventh place finish.
 On Saturday afternoon at Plymouth Dirt Track (Plymouth, Wis.), Cade laid down the second fastest time in his group behind Brandon Sheppard before picking up a 10-lap heat race victory. After jumping out to an early race lead for the first 11 circuits, contact with another competitor cut down his left-front tire. Charging up from the tail of the field in the remaining distance, Dillard salvaged a 12th place finish. (Tim Hunt photo)
Cade sits in fourth in the latest World of Outlaws Morton Buildings Late Model Series point standings. For more information on the races, please visit www.WoOLMS.com. |
July 4, 2020 - Cade Dillard inherits Elimination Showdown win at Cedar Lake |
 On Thursday night Cade Dillard followed the World of Outlaws Morton Buildings Late Model Series to Cedar Lake Speedway (New Richmond, Wis.) for the Elimination Showdown. With the Top 12 qualifiers from the first qualifying session making the invert, Dillard laid down the 12th fastest time, which positioned him on the pole for the elimination style feature. After four cars from the tail of each 5-lap segment getting eliminated, Cade was in contention for the lead in the final 8-lap shootout. Battling with Ricky Weiss for the top spot on the final lap, Dillard came up 0.172 seconds short at the line to finish second behind Weiss. After post-race inspection penalized Weiss three positions, Cade Dillard was awarded his third win of the season and a $3,000 payday. Rodney Sanders, Brandon Sheppard, Weiss, and Darrell Lanigan completed the Top-5 finishers. (Tim Hunt photo)
The following night in a field of 26 cars, Cade secured his spot into the $20,000-to-win A-Main with a 10-lap heat race victory. Losing four spots in the 40-lap affair, Dillard recorded a ninth place outing.
On Saturday evening, Dillard came in second in his heat race, transferring him into the redraw. Pulling the second-starting position for the $20,000-to-win finale, Cade shot out to an early race lead until Brandon Sheppard wrestled it away on the second lap. Holding off a late-race charge from Ricky Weiss, Cade Dillard notched a runner-up finish behind Brandon Sheppard with Ricky Weiss, Dennis Erb Jr., and Jimmy Mars rounding out the Top-5.
Cade has climbed to fourth in the latest World of Outlaws Morton Buildings Late Model Series point standings. For more information on the races, please visit www.WoOLMS.com. |
June 27, 2020 - Dillard collects richest career victory in Firecracker 100 triumph |
 Cade Dillard claimed his richest career payday on Saturday with the 14th Annual Firecracker on at Lernerville Speedway in Sarver, Pa. (Jason Shank photo)
The driver of the S&S Fishing & Rental Inc. No. 97 MB Customs/ Clements Racing Engine Super Late Model led every lap of the of the World of Outlaws (WoO) Morton Buildings Late Model Series event en route to the $30,000 triumph.
“This is unreal,” Dillard exclaimed in victory lane. “I really don’t know what to say right now. This whole deal is a dream come true. I never in a million years thought that something like this could happen to me.”
On Thursday evening, Dillard was one of 47 WoO entries registered at Lernerville Speedway for the weekend. Coming in second fastest in his qualifying group behind Scott Bloomquist, Dillard went on to pick up an 8-lap heat race victory, sending him to the redraw.
Receiving the pole position for the $5,000-to-win feature, Cade led the first 18 circuits until surrendering the top spot to Max Blair. Closing in on Blair, as he and Brandon Sheppard battled for the lead in the final laps, Dillard settled with a runner-up finish behind Blair. Ricky Thornton Jr., Scott Bloomquist, and Chase Junghans trailed them to the checkers.
For the second night of the Firecracker 100 on Friday, Dillard secured his spot into the $5,000-to-win preliminary feature with a second-place finish in his heat race behind Michael Norris.
Improving one spot in the 25-lapper, Cade notched a fourth-place finish behind Brandon Sheppard, Michael Norris, and Scott Bloomquist with Boom Briggs coming in fifth.
Earning the pole position for his heat on Saturday afternoon via Thursday and Friday preliminary results, Cade streaked to a 10-lap heat race victory, locking him in the redraw.
 Drawing the pole position, Dillard led nearly uncontested for all 50-laps and survived six cautions flags to secure his second WoO win of the season. Besting Max Blair, Darrell Lanigan, Dennis Erb Jr., and Michael Norris at the line. (Howie Balis photo)
“I didn’t want to see those cautions, that’s for sure,” Dillard noted. “I felt like I got in a good rhythm before that last one and it just seemed like they kept coming and coming. I don’t know how, but somehow I was able to stay fairly calm.”
“I’ve given some of these big races away by just not being good enough at the end,” stated a relieved Dillard. “The USA Nationals last year is still a hard pill to swallow, because we were so good for so long. Everybody has worked so hard to get to this point, and I know we’ve still got a long way to go. This is all pretty humbling though. I can’t believe everything I’ve been blessed with over the years.”
Cade has climbed to fifth in the latest World of Outlaws Morton Buildings Late Model Series point standings. For more information on the races, please visit www.WoOLMS.com. |
June 20, 2020 - Podium finish in Volunteer Speedway opener |
 Cade Dillard returned with the World of Outlaws Morton Buildings Late Model Series on Friday night for the doubleheader at Volunteer Speedway (Bulls Gap, Tenn.). With 33 cars registered in for action, Cade followed up the eighth fastest time in his qualifying group with a third place finish in his heat. Improving six spots in the opening night feature, Dillard posted a third place finish behind Brandon Sheppard and Dennis Erb Jr. with Ashton Winger and Scott Bloomquist rounding out the Top-5. (Michael Moats photo)
The following night for another $10,000-to-win A-Main, Dillard made hard contact with the wall in his heat that forced him to pull out the secondary car for the remainder of the evening. Using a provisional into the main event, Cade salvaged a 19th place outing after bringing out the final caution of the race on lap 31.
Cade is currently sixth in the latest World of Outlaws Morton Buildings Late Model Series point standings. For more information on the races, please visit www.WoOLMS.com. |
June 13, 2020 - Cade Dillard bags a pair of Top 5 finishes in Masters finale |
 Pulling double duty in the Late Model and Modified ranks, Cade Dillard made the trek Cedar Lake Speedway (New Richmond, Wis.) on Thursday night for the 21st annual Masters. Drawing 42 Late Models, Dillard secured his spot into the opening night feature with a 10-lap heat race victory. With $3,000 on the line, Cade dropped seven positions to register a 12th place finish.
During the same night in a stout field of 59 United States Modified Touring Series (USMTS) entries, Cade fell short of a transfer spot in his heat with a seventh place finish, transferring him into the B-Main. Needing a fourth place finish or better to make the show, Dillard logged an 11th place outing.
The following night for the $5,000 top prize, Cade posted a second place finish in his heat behind James Giossi, which positioned him 10th on the starting grid for the A-Main. Passing four cars in the 40-lap affair, Dillard notched a sixth place finish.
In the USMTS ranks, Dillard came in third in his heat, sending him into the consolation event. Transferring the Top 4 into the $5,000-to-win A-Main, Cade fell one spot shy with a fourth place finish.
 On Saturday evening, Cade passed seven cars in Late Model heat to place third. Starting the $10,000-to-win finale in sixth, Dillard jumped up three spots in the 50-lapper to score a third place finish behind Rick Hanestad and Jimmy Mars with Jesse Glenz and Pat Doar rounding out the Top-5 finishers. (Tyler Rinken photo)
Starting the night off with a heat race victory in his Modified on Saturday, Dillard locked into the third-starting position for the main event. With $10,000 on the line, Cade dropped one spot in the 40-lapper to place fourth behind Terry Phillips, Shane Sabraski, and Rodney Sanders with Dereck Ramirez coming in fifth.
For more information on the races, please visit www.CedarLakeSpeedway.com and www.USMTS.com. |
May 30, 2020 - Dillard Lands Fourth Place Finish in Davenport Finale |
Cade Dillard followed the World of Outlaws Morton Buildings Late Model Series to Davenport Speedway (Davenport, Iowa) on Friday afternoon for the doubleheader at the facility that features a quarter-mile oval inside of the half-mile oval. Gaining two spots in his heat race, Dillard posted a second place finish behind Bobby Pierce. Earning the eighth-starting position for the opening night feature, Cade dropped two positions in the 30-lapper to place 13th.
 On Saturday afternoon as the program shifted to the half-mile, Cade followed up a fifth place finish in his heat with a runner-up spot in his B-Main behind Ricky Thornton Jr. With $10,000 on the line in the feature, Dillard advanced through the field 15 spots to register a fourth place finish behind Brandon Sheppard, Jimmy Mars, and Chris Madden with Frank Heckenast Jr. coming in fifth. (Mike Ruefer photo)
Cade remains in sixth in the latest World of Outlaws Morton Buildings Late Model Series point standings. For more information on the races, please visit www.WoOLMS.com. |
May 23, 2020 - Top 10 Finish in Drydene Double Down Invitational Finale |
With the World of Outlaws Morton Buildings Late Model Series returning to action after more than a two-month hiatus due to the ongoing Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, Cade Dillard made the trip to Jackson Motorplex (Jackson, Mn.) on Friday evening for the Drydene Double Down Invitational. With 26 cars on hand, Dillard recorded the third fastest lap overall in time trials before picking up a 10-lap heat race victory. Receiving the sixth-starting position for the opening night feature via the redraw, Cade was involved in a tangle on lap 10 that relegated him back to a 12th place outing.
The following night for the $20,000-to-win finale, Cade posted a fourth place finish in his heat, which positioned him 16th on the starting grid for the main event. Wheeling his way into the Top-10, Dillard passed eight cars to place eighth.
Cade has climbed to sixth in the latest World of Outlaws Morton Buildings Late Model Series point standings. For more information on the races, please visit www.WoOLMS.com. |
May 15, 2020 - 13th Place Finish in Magnolia Mayhem 40 at Magnolia |
 After continuous rain and a wet forecast pushed the event back to Friday, Cade Dillard traveled to Magnolia Motor Speedway (Columbus, Miss.) for the Magnolia Mayhem 40. In a field of 41 cars, Cade locked his spot into the $5,000-to-win A-Main with the fourth and final transfer spot in his heat race. Rolling off 15th, Dillard jumped up two spots in the 40-lapper to place 13th. (Chris McDill photo)
For more information on the race, please visit www.MagnoliaDirt.com. |
May 1, 2020 - Downturn in Racing Creates Upturn in Dillard's Car Building |
 While most of the motorsports world has been idle the past few weeks, World of Outlaws Morton Buildings Late Model Series racer Cade Dillard hasn’t been taking it easy.
Dillard, of Robeline, LA, opened up a brand-new race shop in December 2019 to house both his own cars and those of his new customers. Cade Dillard Racing now operates as a full-time speed shop for service, parts and sales of Late Model and Modified competitors alike. <<MORE>> |
March 7, 2020 - Top 5 Finish with World of Outlaws at Duck River Raceway Park |
 Cade Dillard returned with the World of Outlaws Morton Buildings Late Model Series on Friday evening at Duck River Raceway Park (Wheel, Tennessee) for the $10,000 top prize. In a field of 33 cars, Dillard laid down the third fastest lap in his time trial group before placing second in his heat race behind Chris Madden. Holding his spot for all 50-laps of the feature, Cade notched a fifth-place finish behind Josh Richards, Brandon Overton, Dennis Erb Jr., and Brandon Sheppard. (Derek Bobik photo)
On Saturday evening at Smoky Mountain Speedway (Maryville, Tennessee) for the Tennessee Tipoff, Cade posted a third-place finish in his heat, which positioned him ninth on the starting grid for the $12,000-to-win finale. Falling short of a Top-10 finish, Dillard slipped back to a 21st place outing in the 60-lap affair.
Cade sits in eighth in the latest World of Outlaws Morton Buildings Late Model Series point standings. For more information on the races, please visit www.WoOLMS.com.
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March 1, 2020 - 6th Place Finish in USMTS Action at South Texas Speedway |
On Friday night Cade Dillard hopped behind the wheel of his Modified for the United States Modified Touring Series (USMTS) season-opener at I-37 Speedway (Pleasanton, Texas). In a field of 33 cars, Dillard came in 4th in his heat before picking up a 12-lap consolation victory. Starting the opening night feature in 14th, Cade was an early retiree from the 40-lapper to save equipment.
 The following night at South Texas Speedway (Corpus Christi, Texas), Dillard posted a 5th place finish in his heat, transferring him into the B-Main. Streaking to a 12-lap B-Main victory, Cade locked into the 13th-starting position for the feature. Coming one spot shy of a Top-5 finish, Cade Dillard passed seven cars to place 6th. (Tyler Rinken photo)
On Sunday afternoon at Cotton Bowl Speedway (Paige, Texas) for the second annual Cotton Bowl Clash, Cade locked his spot into the $3,000-to-win finale with a 2nd place finish in his heat behind Tyler Davis. Starting in eighth, Dillard was an early exit from the 40-lap affair.
For more information on the races, please visit www.USMTS.com.
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February 15, 2020 - Dillard Begins DIRTcar Nationals at Volusia Speedway Park |
 Monday night saw Cade Dillard return to action at Volusia Speedway Park (Barberville, Florida) for the 49th annual DIRTcar Nationals. Drawing 44 Late Models, Dillard grabbed the 5th and final transfer spot in his heat which positioned him 20th on the starting grid for the opening night feature. Coming one spot shy of a Top-10 finish, Cade passed nine cars to place 11th.
The following night, Cade locked his spot into the $7,000-to-win A-Main with a 3rd place finish in his heat. Dropping two positions in 30-lap affair, Dillard logged a 15th place outing.
On Wednesday evening for the World of Outlaws Morton Buildings Late Model Series sanctioned contest, Dillard came one spot short of a transfer position in his heat with a 4th place finish. Streaking to a 10-lap consolation victory, Cade locked into the 19th-starting position for the A-Main. With $10,000 on the line, Cade Dillard jumped up two spots to register a 17th place finish.
For the fourth round of the 49th annual DIRTcar Nationals, Cade came in 4th in his heat race, sending him into the B-Main for another shot at the $10,000-to-win A-Main. Falling one spot shy with a 3rd place finish, Dillard was granted a provisional into the main event. Rolling off 25th, Cade salvaged a 24th place outing after getting spun around on lap 29.
 On Friday afternoon, Dillard followed up a 5th place finish in his heat with a 10-lap consolation victory. Starting the $10,000-to-win A-Main in 18th, Cade improved six spots in the 40-lapper to place 12th. (Rick Neff photo)
Wrapping up the 49th annual DIRTcar Nationals on Saturday, Cade came in 5th in his heat before picking up a consolation victory. With $10,000 on the line in the feature, Dillard dropped two spots in the 50-lap affair to record a 20th place finish.
Cade is currently tied for seventh in the World of Outlaws Morton Buildings Late Model Series point standings. For more information on the races, please visit www.DIRTcar.com and www.WoOLMS.com.
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January 19, 2020 - Top 5 Finish in Fifth Round of Wild West Shootout |
 On Wednesday evening for the third round of the Wild West Shootout at FK Rod Ends Arizona Speedway (Queen Creek, Arizona), Cade Dillard came in fastest in his qualifying group before capturing a heat race victory. Starting the $5,000-to-win A-Main in fourth, Dillard challenged Brandon Sheppard for the lead early but issues with his steering shaft on lap 21 sent him into the turn-two wall. He was unable to finish the remaining 13 circuits.
Returning on Friday night, Dillard followed up the second fastest lap in his time trial group behind Ricky Thornton Jr. with an 8-lap heat race victory. Receiving the fourth-starting position for the A-Main via the redraw, Cade got collected with another competitor on the eighth lap that sent him to the tail. Wheeling his way into the Top-10 in the remaining distance, Dillard reeled in a 10th place outing.
 For the fifth round on Saturday evening, Cade secured his spot into the $5,000-to-win A-Main with an 8-lap heat race victory. Starting in third, Dillard dropped one spot in the 25-lap affair to place 4th behind Brian Shirley, Ricky Weiss, and Brandon Sheppard with Bobby Pierce coming in 5th. (Mike Ruefer photo
Wrapping up the 14th annual Wild West Shootout on Sunday, Dillard laid down the second fastest lap in his time trial group behind Ricky Weiss before capturing a heat race victory. With $15,000 on the line in the feature, Cade was an early retiree from the 50-lapper on lap 22.
For more information on the races, please visit www.WildWestShootout.net.
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January 12, 2020 - Dillard Begins Wild West Shootout at Arizona Speedway |
Cade Dillard returned to action on Saturday evening at FK Rod Ends Arizona Speedway (Queen Creek, Arizona) for the 14th annual Wild West Shootout. In a stout field of 46 Super Late Models, Dillard followed up the second fastest lap in his time trial group with a 2nd place finish in his heat behind Brian Birkhofer. Slated to start the opening night feature in 11th, Cade suffered a broken right-rear wheel hub during pace laps that prevented him from starting the 30-lapper.
The following night, Cade jumped out to an early lead in his heat race but a broken belt sent him pitside. Grabbing the 4th and final transfer spot in his B-Main, Dillard locked into the 23rd-starting position for the main event. With $5,000 on the line, Cade Dillard was an early retiree on lap 18 after folding the nose underneath his car.
For more information on the races, please visit www.WildWestShootout.net.
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January 5, 2020 - Cade Dillard Captures First Career World of Outlaws Victory |
It was an emotional milestone achievement for Cade Dillard on Sunday night at Vado Speedway Park in Vado, N.M.
The pilot of the S&S Fishing & Rental Inc. No. 97 MB Customs/ Clements Racing Engine Super Late Model captured the 75-lap Battle at the Border finale for a $15,000 payday and his first-career World of Outlaws Morton Buildings Late Model Series triumph.
“Man, I’m speechless,” Dillard said in Victory Lane while wiping tears from his eyes. “Just to be out here with these guys in general is a blessing to me. I’ve lost a lot of these just for not being patient enough in the race, and probably the first 40 or so I just rode and tried not to hit the cushion unless I had to. I knew we were good when we could just run through the center of the track there at the beginning and not have to get up there and rely on the cushion.”
 Dillard started the night off with a 10-lap heat race victory which would position him fourth on the starting grid for the main event. Slowly making his way to the front, Cade overtook Darrell Lanigan for second after a lap-48 restart and began setting his eyes on race-leader Brandon Sheppard. (Terry Page photo)
Sliding ahead of Sheppard on lap 66, Dillard built more than a one-second margin over second-place in the remaining nine circuits to capture the win. Sheppard, Lanigan, Scott Bloomquist, and Ricky Weiss trailed Dillard to the checkered flag.
“That’s definitely the hardest I ever ran,” Dillard said. “There were a couple times I messed my entry up and got into the wall there. I actually thought it was 70 laps, so when we got to lap 69 and we just kept going I was like, ‘Oh, man, I don’t know if I’ve got five left in me. My crew guy told me I had a lead and I just kept running ‘er until about two to go and then I just played it a little more conservative.”
Earlier in the weekend, Dillard followed up the third fastest lap in his time trial group with a runner-up finish in his heat race on Friday night. Starting the $5,000-to-win preliminary A-Main in seventh, Cade dropped one spot in the 30-lap affair to place eighth.
The following night, Cade timed in second fastest in his group before streaking to an 8-lap heat race win. With another $5,000 payday on the line in the feature, Dillard fell four spots to record a sixth-place finish.
Dillard added, “A hats off to my crew for their hard work this weekend. Also, I’d like to say a special thanks to everyone, who supports our program.”
With the first weekend in the books, Cade sits in fourth in the World of Outlaws Morton Buildings Late Model Series point standings. For more information on the races, please visit www.WoOLMS.com.
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November 19, 2019 - Cade Dillard Bags Eight-win 2019 Season, Finishes Seventh in World of Outlaw Points |
The 2019 season saw Cade Dillard compete in a total of 65 events aboard his Nichols Stores No. 97 MB Customs Late Model and Modified. With the weather determining the outcome of 14 of his scheduled dates, Dillard recorded eight wins, 21 Top-5 finishes, and 35 Top-10 outings.
He also wrapped up his first year with the World of Outlaws Morton Buildings Late Model Series in seventh in the final point standings and second in the Rookie of the Year chase.
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November 9, 2019 - Dillard Lands Top 5 Finish in World Finals Opener at Charlotte, Finishes Seventh in Points |
 Bringing an end to the World of Outlaws Morton Buildings Late Model Series season, Cade Dillard traveled to Dirt Track at Charlotte (Concord, North Carolina) on Thursday night for the Can-Am World Finals. With Mother Nature condensing Thursday’s qualifying session to two laps, Dillard followed up the fifth fastest time on his first lap with the 11th fastest lap. (Brent Smith photo)
 Starting on the front row of his heat race on Friday evening, Cade posted a 2nd place finish behind Ross Bailes which positioned him eighth on the starting grid for the $12,000-to-win A-Main. Breaking into the Top-5 by lap 11, Dillard held his spot for the remaining distance to place 5th behind Chris Madden, Scott Bloomquist, Jonathan Davenport, and Chris Ferguson.
The following night after coming in 5th in his heat race, Dillard fell shy of transfer position into the main event with a 15th place outing in his B-Main. Relying on a provisional into the finale, Cade was an early retiree from the 50-lapper on lap 22.
Cade finished in seventh in the final World of Outlaws point standings.
For more information on the races, please visit www.WoOLMS.com.
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October 27, 2019 - Cade Dillard Bags $20k USRA Fall Nationals Payday |
 Mother Nature may have thwarted Cade Dillard’s original weekend plans, but it didn’t stop him from visiting Victory Lane. In fact, the pilot of the Nichols Stores No. 97 MB Customs/ Stoen Racing Engine Modified raced to the $20,101 victory in the 20th annual Rancho Milagro USRA Fall Nationals at New Mexico’s Vado Speedway Park.
“We originally planned to enter the Super Late Model portion of the Fall Classic at Whynot Motorsports Park, but rain forced them to pull the plug early in the week, so we shifted gears and got the Modified ready,” Dillard shared. “We had a great car all weekend at Vado Speedway Park. After the way we performed in our preliminary night on Friday, I knew that we had the car to beat on Sunday, and sure enough we got the job done.
“Sunday was the first anniversary for my wife Shelby and me. It was hard being away from her, but this $20,101 win definitely made it all worth it. I want to thank her, my whole family, my crew, and my sponsors for making this all possible.”
 Taking his S&S Fishing & Rental Inc No. 97 USRA Modified entry into battle, Cade Dillard traveled to Vado Speedway Park (Vado, New Mexico) on Friday evening for the opening round of the 20th annual Rancho Milagro USRA Fall Nationals. With 60 cars registered for action, Dillard improved eight spots in his heat race to place second behind Jimmy Mars. Earning the pole position for the 25-lap preliminary feature, Cade held off a charging Terry Phillips in the final ten laps to pick up his seventh win of the season. Phillips, Jimmy Mars, Dereck Ramirez, and Jason Hughes completed the Top-5 finishres. (James Adams Jr. photo)
With his spot already locked into Sunday night’s finale, Cade was able to sit out Saturday night’s program to prepare for the finale.
Starting on the pole on Sunday evening, Dillard outran sixth-starting Rodney Sanders to capture his eighth win of the season and a $20,101 payday. Sanders, Bobby Pierce, R.C. Whitwell, and Dereck Ramirez rounded out the Top-5 finishers in the 50-lap affair.
For more information on the races, please visit www.VadoSpeedwayPark.com.
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October 19, 2019 - Dillard Attends Spooky 50 at Chatham Speedway |
 Friday night Cade Dillard in action at Chatham Speedway (Chatham, Louisiana) where he was competing in the Super Late Model ranks for the Louisiana Late Model Racing Series sanctioned Spooky 50. After getting spun around early in the $5,000-to-win feature on Saturday night, Dillard battled from the tail of the field to place 13th.
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October 5, 2019 - Top 5 Finish with Outlaws at 411 Motor Speedway |
Cade Dillard was one of 22 World of Outlaws Morton Buildings Late Model Series entries signed in at Lavonia Speedway (Lavonia, Georgia) on Thursday night kicking off the tripleheader. Coming in 6th in his heat, Dillard earned the 16th-starting position for the opening night feature. With $10,000 on the line, Cade was caught in a tangle on the opening lap that saw him retire early from the 50-lap affair.
On Friday evening at Cherokee Speedway (Gaffney, South Carolina) for the inaugural Mike Duvall Memorial, Cade fell one spot short of a transfer position in his heat with a 7th place finish. Scoring a runner-up spot in his B-Main behind Brent Larson, Dillard locked into the 20th-starting position for the A-Main. Improving ten spots in the 50-lapper, Cade Dillard reeled in a 10th place finish.
 The following night at 411 Motor Speedway (Seymour, Tennessee) for the $10,000 top prize, Dillard posted a runner-up finish in his heat behind Cory Hedgecock which positioned him fifth on the starting grid for the finale. Gaining one spot, Cade Dillard notched a 4th place finish behind Brandon Overton, Darrell Lanigan, and Brandon Sheppard with Shane Clanton coming in 5th. (Michael Moats photo)
With one weekend remaining on the schedule, Dillard remains in seventh in the latest World of Outlaws point standings. For more information on the races, please visit www.WoOLMS.com.
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September 21, 2019 - 4th Place Finish at Outlaw Speedway |
On Thursday evening Cade Dillard followed the World of Outlaws Morton Buildings Late Model Series to Stateline Speedway (Busti, New York) for the eastern swing. After laying down the fifth fastest lap in time trials, Cade scored a 3rd place finish in his heat which positioned him eighth on the starting grid for the opening night feature. Improving two spots in the 50-lap affair, Dillard scored a 6th place finish.
 The following night at Outlaw Speedway (Dundee, New York), Dillard cruised to an 8-lap heat race victory locking his spot into the $10,000-to-win A-Main. Losing one position in the 50-lapper, Cade notched a 4th place finish behind Shane Clanton, Brandon Sheppard, and Chase Junghans with Dennis Erb Jr. coming in 5th. (Barry Lenhart photo)
On Saturday night at Selinsgrove Speedway (Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania) for the Jeff’s Auto Body National Open, Cade recorded the fastest time overall in qualifying before placing 3rd in his heat. With $10,000 on the line in the feature, Dillard fell two spots logging a 9th place finish.
Cade is currently in seventh in the latest World of Outlaws point standings. For more information on the races, please visit www.WoOLMS.com.
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