Pierce Outduels Gustin For Deer Creek Opening Night Win

Photo Credit - Ryan Roberts Photography

Bobby Pierce and Ryan Gustin swapped the lead numerous times before Pierce settled the duel to pull away at the end. Gustin would have to settle for the runner up spot and Tyler Bruening would round out the World of Outlaws podium. Tanner English and Tim McCreadie rounded out the top 5.

34 World of Outlaws Late Models signed into Deer Creek Speedway. The drivers are earning points the first two night for the finale on Saturday's $50,000 to win main event.

"Red Beard" Tyler Bruening would stop the clock the quickest in qualifying. Heat race winners were Sorensen, Pierce,Bruening, and Gustin. After the redraw Gustin and Sorensen drew the front row starting spots.

Gustin would lead the first eleven laps before an epic battle for the lead started with eventual winner Pierce. The lead duo would swap the lead several times before "The Smooth Operator" took control for good and pulled away the final 10 laps.

Pierce thanked Gustin in victory lane for a good clean race while battling for the win. Pierce’s Longhorn Chassis with Vic Hill Power built a four and half second lead when the final yellow waved with four laps to go. Gustin and rest of the field had nothing for the 32 as he would cruise to the checkers.

Thursday Feature Finish

1. BOBBY PIERCE

2. Gustin

3. Bruening

4. English

5. McCreadie

6. Hoffman

7. Erb Jr

8. Larson

9. Troutman

10. Chad Simpson

11. Dotson

12. Briggs

13. Timm

14. O'Neil

15. Chamberlain

16. Shirley

17. Leach

18. Sorensen

19. Overton

20. Nothdurft

21. Isenberg

22. Chris Simpson

23. Panitzke

24. Marrant

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