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T-Mac Aims for '20 LOLMDS Championship in Bradsher-Backed Longhorn House Car
(December 7, 2019) Fresh off a strong runner-up finish in the final 2019 version of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series point standings, Tim McCreadie announced today that he will return to the ultra-popular national touring series in 2020. However, Tim will aim for the National Championship wheeling the Longhorn House Car with a new team owned by Donald and Gena Bradsher of Burlington, North Carolina. The new partnership is set to hit the track first in 2020 during "Speedweeks" in Georgia and Florida with Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series-sanctioned events at Golden Isles Speedway near Brunswick, Georgia, East Bay Raceway Park in Gibsonton, Florida, and All-Tech Raceway in Ellisville, Florida from January 31-February 9. (Heath Lawson Photo)

"First off, I have to thank Ann and Carl Myers, Vic Coffey, and Sweeteners Plus for everything they have done for my racing career since 2002," said McCreadie, who will actually kick off his 2020 campaign in the annual 'Chili Bowl Midget Nationals' from January 13-18 in a Jim Neuman entry. "It was a very successful partnership and we were able to win a lot of big races and championships together. While I still have a great relationship with them, I'm excited about this new chapter in my racing career driving for Donald and Gena (Bradsher)." | full story

McCreadie Wraps Up 2019 Campaign in World Finals at Charlotte
(November 10, 2019) Tim McCreadie entered his final two races of the 2019 season from November 7-9 in the annual 'World Finals' at the pristine Dirt Track at Charlotte in Concord, North Carolina. Following World of Outlaws Morton Buildings Late Model Series qualifying on Thursday at the 4/10-mile speedplant, the first of two $12,000 to win programs took center stage in front of a packed Charlotte crowd on Friday night. Aboard the Rumley Enterprises #6 entry, Tim ran fourth in his heat race, won his B-Main, and later wound up eighteenth in the 50-lap headliner. In Saturday's finale, Tim placed fourth in his loaded heat race, second in his B-Main, and twenty-sixth in the 50-lapper. Full results from the 'World Finals' weekend can be accessed online at www.woolms.com.

T-Mac Fourth in Small Block Modified Race; Eighth in Eastern States 200
(October 28, 2019) Tim McCreadie returned to his Modified roots from October 25-27 in the 58th annual running of the 'Eastern States 200' at Orange County Fair Speedway in Middletown, New York. Behind the wheel of the Petruska owned Atlas Paving #66 machine, Tim clicked off the eighth fastest lap overall in Big Block Modified qualifying on Friday prior to running second in the Race of Champions. After placing seventh in Saturday's pole dash, T-Mac rolled off from the inside of the fourth row in Sunday's huge $40,000 to win 'Eastern States 200.' During the course of the 200-lap battle, the Watertown, New York ace stayed on the lead lap and eventually brought home a steady eighth place performance.

In the $15,000 to win Small Block Modified race held on Saturday, Tim recorded a strong fourth place effort behind only victor Matt Williamson, Matt Sheppard, and Brett Hearn! You can view full results from the lucrative 'Eastern States 200' weekend by logging onto www.orangecountyfairspeedway.net.

McCreadie Finishes Runner-Up in Final Lucas Oil Series Points
(October 20, 2019) The long year with the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series that started in early February in Georgia and Florida during "Speedweeks" wrapped up over the October 18-19 weekend with the 39th Annual 'Dirt Track World Championship' at Portsmouth Raceway Park in Portsmouth, Ohio. A stellar 66 car field converged on PRP to do battle for the whopping $100,000 paycheck. On Friday night, Tim McCreadie clicked off the third fastest lap in Group B during qualifying prior to finishing third in his loaded heat race.

After amassing the eighth most points in preliminary action, Tim rolled off from the outside of the fourth row in Saturday's 100-lap headliner. The Watertown, New York star then ran as high as third during the crown jewel contest before drawing a lap 53 caution flag. Tim eventually completed 80 circuits during the DTWC and was officially placed twenty-second in the final rundown. Despite the disappointing finish, "T-Mac" landed in the second spot in the final version of the LOLMDS point standings! Full results from the DTWC weekend can be viewed by clicking on www.lucasdirt.com.

Tim McCreadie Gets Top Ten in Caution-Free Dixie Shootout
(October 14, 2019) With the rain-out of last night's annual 'Rome Showdown' at Rome Speedway in Rome, Georgia, Tim McCreadie competed in only one event over the weekend on Saturday, October 12 at the historic Dixie Speedway in Woodstock, Georgia. A stellar field of 39 competitors piled into the Atlanta-area venue to vie for the $12,000 windfall in the 'Dixie Shootout.' Tim clicked off the sixth fastest lap in Group B during Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series qualifying before grabbing the third transfer spot through his stacked heat race. After starting from the outside of the sixth row in the 50-lap finale, which featured minimum passing, Tim was able to work his way past two cars during the caution-free affair to land a tenth place effort. The Watertown, New York star still sits second in the latest LOLMDS point standings exiting the Peach State. Full results from Dixie Speedway can be accessed online at www.lucasdirt.com.

McCreadie on Podium in Lucas Oil Visits to Ohio and Pennsylvania!
(October 6, 2019) The #39 team made their way to Raceway 7 in Conneaut, Ohio and Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Motor Speedway in Imperial, Pennsylvania on October 4-5 for a pair of Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series throwdowns. On Friday night in the first-ever stop by the national touring series to Raceway 7, Tim McCreadie, who sits second in the latest LOLMDS point standings, ran second in his heat race prior to steering past a trio of competitors during the 50-lapper to land in the runner-up position at the checkers behind only $12,000 victor Kyle Bronson!

At PPMS on Saturday evening, a $20,000 top prize was on the line in the 31st edition of the 'Pittsburgher 100.' Tim earned Fast Time honors during the qualifying session and later placed second in his loaded heat race. After cutting down a left rear tire on lap six of the 100-lap affair and pitting multiple times in the first half of the contest, the Watertown, New York star rallied back through the pack and drove to a stellar third place podium effort behind only race winner Don O'Neal and runner-up Earl Pearson, Jr. Complete results from the doubleheader weekend can be obtained by clicking on www.lucasdirt.com.

Tim McCreadie Claims Pair of Top Fives in Hoosier State Double Dip!
(September 22, 2019) The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series took the Sweeteners Plus team to the Hoosier State for a doubleheader weekend on September 20-21 at Kokomo Speedway in Kokomo, Indiana and Brownstown Speedway in Brownstown, Indiana. In the $12,000 to win weekend lid lifter on Friday night at Kokomo, Tim McCreadie placed second in his heat race prior to winding up fifth at the checkers in the 50-lapper behind only victor Tyler Erb, Jimmy Owens, Don O'Neal, and Hudson O'Neal. At Brownstown on Saturday evening in the 40th Annual 'Jackson 100,' which carried a $15,000 paycheck, Tim once again ran second in heat race action and later vaulted up to fourth in the 100-lap contest to finish behind only race winner Hudson O'Neal, Devin Moran, and Don O'Neal. Complete results from the double-dip can be located online at www.lucasdirt.com.

McCreadie Competes in Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals
(September 15, 2019) Next up on the racing calendar for the #39 team was a trip to the Hawkeye State for a Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series crown jewel event from September 12-14 at the storied Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa. The 16th Annual 'Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals' drew a strong 55 car field and things kicked off at the 1/2-mile, semi-banked speedplant with a pair of $7,000 to win preliminary programs. On Thursday night, Tim McCreadie unfortunately suffered an engine issue in qualifying and was forced to scratch from the remainder of the show. At Knoxville on Friday evening, Tim placed fourth in his stacked heat race and fifth in his B-Main, which unfortunately kept him out of the 25-lap main event.

When Saturday rolled around at the Marion County Fairgrounds facility, all eyes in the Sweeteners Plus pit area were focused on capturing the $40,000 top prize in the 'Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals.' Tim grabbed the second transfer spot through his consolation event and later started the 100-lap headliner from the outside of the thirteenth row. The Watertown, New York star, who currently sits second in the latest LOLMDS point standings, was caught up in a grinding wreck on lap 33 and was forced to retire from the extra-distance affair in the twenty-seventh position. View complete results from all three weekend races by clicking on www.lucasdirt.com.

Top Ten for Tim McCreadie in 49th Annual World 100 at Eldora
(September 8, 2019) The Sweeteners Plus team descended upon the famed Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio from September 5-7 for the 49th edition of the 'World 100,' which kicked off with a pair of $10,000 to win Twin 25 preliminary programs. On Thursday night in the weekend lid lifter, Tim McCreadie ran second in his heat race before moving up to third in the 25-lap sprint to finish behind only victor Hudson O'Neal and runner-up Jonathan Davenport. At the 1/2-mile, high-banked speedplant on Friday evening, Tim once again placed second in his heat race prior to being paid for an eleventh place effort in the 25-lapper.

When Saturday rolled around at the "Big E," a record crowd was in attendance and all eyes were focused on who would pick up the whopping $52,000 payday in the 'World 100.' Tim grabbed the third and final transfer spot through his stacked heat race to earn the inside of the seventh row for the start of the 100-lap crown jewel headliner. The Watertown, New York star then worked his way up to eighth in the running order before settling for a steady ninth place performance. Complete results from the most prestigious event in the Dirt Late Model industry can be located by clicking on www.eldoraspeedway.com. (Todd Healy Photo)

Tim McCreadie Nabs First Lucas Oil Series Win of '19 at Ponderosa!
(September 2, 2019) Tim McCreadie and his #39 Sweeteners Plus team celebrated in Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series victory lane for the first time in 2019 on Friday night, August 30 in the 'John Bradshaw Memorial' at the legendary Ponderosa Speedway in Junction City, Kentucky! Tim knocked down the second quickest lap overall during qualifying and later picked up a victory in heat race action. After starting the 50-lap contest from the outside of the front row, Tim led each and every circuit during the headliner on his way to the $12,000 triumph over Tanner English, Jonathan Davenport, Don O'Neal, and Tyler Erb!

On Saturday evening, another $12,000 top prize was on the line at Portsmouth Raceway Park in Portsmouth, Ohio and Tim qualified quickest in Group B during time trials, ran third in his heat race, and later climbed seven spots during the 'Bob Miller Memorial' en route to a stellar third place podium effort behind only victor Jonathan Davenport and runner-up Josh Richards. The Labor Day weekend tripleheader then wrapped up for the #39 team on Sunday at Tyler County Speedway in Middlebourne, West Virginia and Tim earned Fast Time honors during qualifying, placed second in his heat race, and later moved up to finish on the podium in the 'Hillbilly Hundred' behind only $30,000 winner Josh Richards and runner-up Brandon Overton. The Watertown, New York star currently sits second in the latest version of the LOLMDS point standings! Complete results from each of the three holiday weekend races can be viewed online at www.lucasdirt.com. (MRM Racing Photos)

McCreadie Gets Top Ten in Dirt Million Prelim at Mansfield
(August 25, 2019) The 2nd Annual 'Dirt Million' took center stage in the Dirt Late Model world from August 22-24, as the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series presided over the crown jewel spectacular at Mansfield Motor Speedway in Mansfield, Ohio. A pair of $10,000 to win preliminary duels kicked off the three-day weekend in the Buckeye State and Tim McCreadie started and finished seventh in Thursday's 30-lap contest, while he wound up eleventh in the final finishing order of Friday night's 30-lapper. The Watertown, New York ace then secured a heat race triumph on Saturday evening to earn the outside of the fourth row for the start of the 100-lap 'Dirt Million,' which carried a whopping $101,626 paycheck. Tim wound up right outside of the top ten in the extra-distance affair, as he brought his #39 machine home in the eleventh finishing position. Full results from throughout the 'Dirt Million' weekend can be found online by clicking on www.lucasdirt.com.

T-Mac Third in Lucas Oil Points Exiting Topless 100 Weekend
(August 18, 2019) Another crown jewel event was on tap from August 15-17, as the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series once again presided over the 27th Annual 'Topless 100' at Batesville Motor Speedway. The action at the Locust Grove, Arkansas facility kicked off with a pair of $5,000 to win preliminary programs. In the roofless opener on Thursday evening, Tim McCreadie finished sixth in his loaded heat race, third in his B-Main, and fourteenth in the 30-lap feature event. In a similar show on Friday night at BMS, Tim once again ran sixth in his heat race and won his B-Main prior to winding up sixteenth in the final finishing order of the 30-lapper.

After amassing the fifteenth most points during the two prelims, T-Mac rolled off from the inside of the eighth row in Saturday's 100-lap headliner. With his sights set on his second 'Topless 100' title and the whopping $40,000 payday, the Watertown, New York star was able to climb three spots during the extra-distance affair to land in the twelfth position. Tim now sits third in the latest version of the heated LOLMDS point standings after the 'Topless 100.' Full results from the long weekend in Batesville can be located by pointing your web browser to www.lucasdirt.com.

Tim McCreadie Earns Another Runner-Up in North/South Shootout!
(August 11, 2019) Following a couple of idle weekends on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series schedule, the popular national touring series took the #39 team to Florence Speedway from August 8-10 for the 37th edition of the 'North/South 100.' The three-day extended weekend in Union, Kentucky drew 53 entrants to the 1/2-mile speedplant to do battle in the crown jewel extravaganza. On Thursday night in the $10,000 to win 'North/South Shootout,' Tim McCreadie won his heat race in preliminary action, started sixth on the grid in the 50-lap feature, and later streaked past four competitors en route to a stellar runner-up performance behind only victor Chris Madden!

At Florence on Friday evening in the double set of qualifying heat races, Tim suffered a flat tire in his first heat race and posted a sixth place finish, while he advanced up to third in his final prelim of the evening. After retiring early in Saturday's consolation race, Tim utilized a series provisional to start the $50,000 to win 'North/South 100' from the inside of the twelfth row. Despite drawing a caution on lap 39, the Watertown, New York star bolted towards the front and eventually drove to an impressive sixth place showing behind only victor Chris Madden, Hudson O'Neal, Jimmy Owens, Devin Moran, and Zack Dohm. He now finds himself up to third in the latest version of the LOLMDS point standings exiting Florence. Full results from the entire weekend in the Commonwealth of Kentucky can be located online at www.lucasdirt.com. (MRM Racing Photos)

McCreadie Rolls to Runner-Up in $50k USA Nationals!!!
(August 4, 2019) The 32nd Annual 'USA Nationals' took center stage in the Dirt Late Model world from August 1-3 at the renowned Cedar Lake Speedway in New Richmond, Wisconsin. In the $6,000 to win World of Outlaws Morton Buildings Late Model Series preliminary program on Thursday night, Tim McCreadie won his heat race behind the wheel of the K&L Rumley Enterprises #6 entry and later drove to a strong fourth place effort in the 30-lapper behind only victor Jonathan Davenport, Brian Birkhofer, and Tyler Bruening. In Friday's double set of qualifying heat races, Tim placed fifth in his first heat race of the evening prior to improving four spots to finish second in his final prelim.

By virtue of racking up the ninth most passing points on Friday, Tim earned the rights to the inside of the fifth row for the start of Saturday's 100-lap crown jewel main event. With his sights solely set on the whopping $50,000 winner's check, the Watertown, New York star blasted past seven competitors during the extra-distance affair to leave Cedar Lake with a stellar runner-up performance behind only 'USA Nationals' winner Chris Madden! Full results from the big weekend in the Badger State can be viewed online at www.woolms.com.