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September 12, 2020 - Ferguson rallies to Top-5 finish in Intercontinental Classic finale |
 After officials were forced to postpone the 50th annual World 100 to 2021, Chris Ferguson was one of 48 Late Models invited to Eldora Speedway (Rossburg, Ohio) on Thursday evening to take part in the Intercontinental Classic. Following the 12th fastest time overall in time trials, Ferguson jumped up one spot in his heat race to place second behind Josh Richards. Starting the $10,000-to-win preliminary feature in seventh, Chris slipped back to a 19th place outing after jumping the cushion while challenging for a Top-5 finish.
The following night for another $10,000-to-win preliminary feature, Chris laid down the fourth fastest time in qualifying before placing second in his heat behind Josh Richards. Rolling off sixth, Ferguson clawed forward two spots in the 30-lapper to place fourth behind Shannon Babb, Josh Richards, and Jonathan Davenport with Kyle Strickler coming in fifth.
 With preliminary results from Thursday and Friday setting the grid for the heat races on Saturday, Ferguson rolled off fourth for his heat. Winning by more than a three-second margin, Chris locked into the pole position for the $50,000-to-win Intercontinental Classic main event. After Kyle Stickler snuck by on the second lap, Ferguson comfortably ran in second before jumping the cushion on a lap-29 restart. Charging from 17th, Chris Ferguson reeled in a fifth place finish behind Jonathan Davenport, Tim McCreadie, Shannon Babb, and Dennis Erb Jr. (Zach Yost photo)
For complete results from these events, please visit www.EldoraSpeedway.com.
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September 6, 2020 - Bad luck arises over Labor Day weekend |
 Chris Ferguson 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. Following the 11th fastest lap overall in time trials, Ferguson jumped up one spot in his heat race to place third. Starting the $10,000-to-win A-Main in eighth, Chris was caught behind a multi-car tangle on a lap-25 restart that brought an immediate end to his night. (Richard Barnes photo)
 After taking Saturday off to repair his car, Chris headed to Cherokee Speedway (Gaffney, S.C.) on Sunday for the Carolina Clash Super Late Model Series-sanctioned Hall of Fame 50. With an illegal tire in time trials eliminating his qualifying lap, Ferguson rolled off on the tail for the $7,500-to-win A-Main. Unable to gain any momentum, Chris Ferguson was an early retiree from the 50-lapper on lap 32.
For complete results from these events, please visit www.WoOLMS.com and www.CarolinaClash.com.
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August 29, 2020 - Pair of Top-5 finishes with Lucas Oil at Port Royal Speedway |
 On Thursday afternoon Chris Ferguson returned with the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series (LOLMDS) at Port Royal Speedway (Port Royal, Pa.) to kick off the three-day Rumble by the River. After Mother Nature dumped a quick shower on the half-mile oval as hot laps were getting underway, Ferguson went on to lay down the eighth fastest time in his group before placing second in his heat behind Devin Moran. Earning the 10th-starting position for the $10,000-to-win opening night feature, Chris marched forward six spots to register a fourth place finish behind Tim McCreadie, Kyle Strickler, and Jimmy Owens with Kyle Larson coming in fifth.
 With continuous rain and an unfavorable forecast washing out Friday night’s event, Chris was one of 52 cars signed in on Saturday afternoon for the $15,000-to-win finale. Grabbing the third and final transfer spot in his heat race, Ferguson locked into the 16th-starting position for the main event. Wheeling his way into the Top-5, Chris passed 12 cars in the 50-lap affair to place fourth behind Kyle Larson, Brandon Sheppard, and Gregg Satterlee with Tim McCreadie coming in fifth. (Heath Lawson photo)
For complete results from these events, please visit www.LucasDirt.com.
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August 15, 2020 - Ferguson lands fourth place finish in North/South 100 |
 Chris Ferguson ventured to Florence Speedway (Union, Ky.) on Wednesday night for the 34th annual Ralph Latham Memorial. With 53 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series (LOLMDS) entries registered in for action, Chris followed up the second fastest lap in his time trial group behind Devin Moran with a 10-lap heat race victory. Falling one spot shy of a Top-10 finish in the 50-lap feature, Ferguson faded back to a 11th place outing. (Michael Boggs Photography)
For the North/South Shootout on Thursday afternoon, Ferguson posted a fifth place finish in his heat race, transferring him into the B-Main for another shot at the $10,000-to-win A-Main. Sending the Top 2 into the show, Chris came one spot shy with a third place finish.
On Friday evening with a pair of heat races setting the grid for the North/South 100, Chris marched forward six spots in his first heat to pick up the 13-lap victory. With Mother Nature shifting the second round to Saturday afternoon, Chris jumped up three spots to place second.
 Sitting atop the 53-car field in passing points, Ferguson locked into the pole position for the $50,000-to-win Sunoco Race Fuels North/South 100 feature. Dropping three spots in the 100-lap affair, Chris Ferguson scored a fourth place finish behind Tim McCreadie, Brandon Overton, and Jimmy Owens with Dale McDowell coming in fifth. (Heath Lawson photo)
For complete results from these events, please visit www.LucasDirt.com.
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August 1, 2020 - Runner-up finish in Stick Elliott Memorial at Gaffney |
 Saturday night saw Chris Ferguson make a last-minute decision to attend the Stick Elliott Memorial at Cherokee Speedway (Gaffney, S.C.). Drawing 25 Carolina Clash Super Late Model Series entries, Ferguson posted the second fastest lap overall in time trials behind Michael Brown, which positioned him second on the starting grid for the $4,000-to-win A-Main. After fading back to sixth on the opening lap, Chris clawed his way back up to a second place finish behind Ross Bailes with Michael Brown, Dennis Franklin, and Anthony Sanders completing the Top-5 finishers. (Zack Kloosterman photo | ZSK Photography)
For complete results from this event, please visit www.CarolinaClash.com.
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July 25, 2020 - Pair of ninth place finishes in Silver Dollar Nationals weekend at I-80 |
 On Thursday evening Chris Ferguson followed the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series (LOLMDS) west to I-80 Speedway (Greenwood, Neb.) to open the Imperial Tile Silver Dollar Nationals weekend with the Dirt Track Bank Go 50. Drawing 46 cars, Ferguson followed up the fourth fastest time in his qualifying group with a second place finish in his heat behind Ricky Thornton Jr. Dropping two positions in the 50-lap feature, Chris notched a ninth place finish. (Todd Boyd photos)
The following night for two rounds of heat races, Chris marched forward three spots in his first heat to place fifth. Scoring a fourth place finish in his second round, Ferguson was one position shy of locking his spot into Saturday night’s finale via passing points.
 Rolling off on the pole of his B-Main on Saturday evening, Ferguson streaked to a 15-lap consolation victory, locking into the 19th-starting position for the $53,000-to-win Imperial Tile Silver Dollar Nationals. Breaking into the Top-10, Chris Ferguson passed 10 cars in the 101-lap affair to register a ninth place outing.
For complete results from these events, please visit www.LucasDirt.com. |
July 19, 2020 - Ferguson pockets $12,000 LOLMDS victory in Diamond Nationals at Lucas Oil Speedway |
Chris Ferguson’s 900-mile journey to Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, Missouri over the weekend will be one he won’t soon forget.
Ferguson put his Diff-Tran Machining No. 22 K and K Trucking/ Live Oak Aesthetic and Family Dentistry Super Late Model in Victory Lane during Sunday night’s 14th Annual CMH Diamond Nationals presented by Super Clean.
Holding off the reigning Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series National Champion Jonathan Davenport in a thrilling race to the finish line, Ferguson claimed a $12,000 payday.
Ferguson; in Lucas Oil Victory Lane for the first time outside of his home state; was elated with his win. “Man, I can’t believe it. I am telling you God is great. I have so many people to thank. You know if it wasn’t for my sponsors, I wouldn’t even be here right now. This is something I’ve dreamed of for a long time, to come out here and win at a racetrack like this and do it like this. It’s just awesome. When Jonathan got by me, he slid way up in four and I was able to turn under him and beat him into turn one. We rubbed a little going down the backstretch, but it was just good hard racing. I wasn’t going to give up and fortunately we were able to beat him to the line.”
Kicking off the doubleheader, Chris Ferguson took to “The Dimond of Dirt Tracks” for the first time on Saturday. With 48 cars on hand for the 28th Annual Lucas Oil Show-Me 100 presented by ProtectTheHarvest.com, Ferguson posted a second-place finish in his heat behind Payton Looney. His preliminary efforts positioned him fifth on the starting grid for the $20,000-to-win A-Main.
Ferguson battled inside the Top-5 for much of the 100-lap affair before notching a fourth-place finish behind Payton Looney, Kyle Strickler, and Shanon Buckingham. Ricky Thornton Jr. rounded out the Top-5 finishers.
 On Sunday, Chris topped the speed charts in time trials before picking up a 10-lap heat race victory. Rolling off on the pole after a lengthy rain delay, Ferguson shot in the lead on the opening lap and led the first eight circuits until Billy Moyer snuck by. (Heath Lawson photo)
Wrestling back the lead a lap later, Chris then grew a comfortable lead until Jonathan Davenport began closing in late. Davenport forged ahead on lap 42, but Ferguson was able to retain the top spot with a crossover move.
Holding off Davenport on the final circuit, Ferguson crossed the finish line just 0.086 seconds ahead Davenport for the win. Shane Clanton, Rick Eckert, and Shanon Buckingham completed the Top-5.
For complete results from these events, please visit www.LucasDirt.com. |
July 11, 2020 - Pair of Top 10 finishes to open Southern Nationals |
 Chris Ferguson invaded Smoky Mountain Speedway (Maryville, Tenn.) on Friday evening to kick off the Schaeffer’s Southern Nationals slate. Drawing 31 cars, Ferguson timed in fastest in his group before picking up an 8-lap heat race victory. Starting the opening night feature in second, Chris faded four spots in the 53-lap affair to register a sixth place finish. (Michael Moats photo)
 The following night at Wythe Raceway (Rural Retreat, Va.) for another $10,053-to-win A-Main, Chris laid down the sixth fastest time in his group before placing fifth in his heat race. Rolling off 10th for the main event, Ferguson jumped up two spots in the 53-lapper to score an eighth place finish.
For complete results from these events, please visit www.SouthernNationalsSeries.com. |
July 4, 2020 - Ferguson closes door on Bailes to score $5,000 at Gaffney |
 For the second time this season, Chris Ferguson drove his Diff-Tran Machining No. 22 K and K Trucking/ Live Oak Aesthetic and Family Dentistry Super Late Model to Victory Lane.
Holding off a charging Ross Bailes in the closing laps, Ferguson raced to a $5,000 payday in Saturday night’s Ultimate Southeast Series, Independence Shootout at Cherokee Speedway in Gaffney, S.C.
“It was definitely a tough one tonight, but we got it done,” said Ferguson in Victory Lane. “We had a great battle there at the end with Ross [Bailes]. I couldn’t be prouder of this team. We had a great car all weekend and that’s definitely a result of how much hard work they’ve put into it. I also want to thank all of our great sponsors for their continued support.”
Friday night found Chris Ferguson in action at Lavonia Speedway (Lavonia, Ga.,) for the Ultimate Southeast Series-sanctioned Charlie Mize Memorial. Drawing 26 cars, Ferguson secured his spot into the opening night feature with third fastest lap in his time trial group. Clawing forward two positions in the 41-lap feature, Chris notched a fourth-place finish behind Zack Mitchell, Ross, Bailes, and Brent Dixon with Cla Knight coming in fifth.
 On Saturday afternoon at Cherokee Speedway, Chris posted the second fastest time in his qualifying group behind Dennis Franklin, which positioned him fourth on the starting grid for the A-Main. (Caitlyn Cox Photography)
After wheeling his way to the front in the early-going, Ferguson held off a late-race charge from Ross Bailes following a caution to capture his second win of the season. Topping Bailes, Dennis Franklin, John Henderson, and Trent Ivey at the line, Chris recorded his 15th career Ultimate Southeast Series triumph.
For complete results from these events, please visit www.ULTIMATESupers.com. |
June 26, 2020 - Mechanical issues cut short Ferguson's night at 411 |
Chris Ferguson made the trek to 411 Motor Speedway (Seymour, Tenn.) on Friday afternoon for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series (LOLMDS) sanctioned Tennessee’s Action Track 50. Running into trouble early, Ferguson suffered motor issues in his time trial session that brought an immediate end to his evening.
For complete results from this event, please visit www.LucasDirt.com. |
June 13, 2020 - Top 5 Finish in Grassy Smith Memorial at Cherokee Speedway |
 On Friday night Chris Ferguson visited Cherokee Speedway (Gaffney, S.C.) piloting his K&K Trucking No. 10 Late Model honoring his late-friend Dylan King who passed away a year ago. Drawing 37 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series (LOLMDS) entries for the 22nd annual Grassy Smith Memorial, Ferguson laid down the fastest time in his qualifying group before picking up a 10-lap heat race victory. Earning the second-starting position for the $12,000-to-win A-Main, Chris dropped three spots in the 50-lap affair to register a fifth place finish behind Ross Bailes, Brandon Sheppard, Jimmy Owens, and Brandon Overton. (Heath Lawson photo)
The following night at Smoky Mountain Speedway (Maryville, Tenn.) for the Mountain Moonshine Classic, Ferguson slipped back to an eighth place finish in his heat, transferring him into the B-Main. Needing a third place finish or better to make the $15,000-to-win A-Main, Chris fell short with a ninth place outing.
For complete results from these events, please visit www.LucasDirt.com.
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June 6, 2020 - Ferguson Charges Up to Fifth Place Finish in Stream Finale |
 With the 26th annual Dirt Late Model Dream getting postponed to 2021, Chris Ferguson was one of 48 Late Models invited to Eldora Speedway (Rossburg, Ohio) on Thursday evening for the Dirt Late Model Stream Invitational. After topping the speed charts in time trials with a lap of 15.281 seconds, Ferguson streaked to a 10-lap heat race victory. Earning the sixth-starting position for the $10,000-to-win preliminary feature, Chris dropped four spots in the 30-lapper to register a 10th place finish. (Zach Yost Racing Photography)
 On Friday afternoon for another round of preliminary action, Ferguson posted a sixth place finish in his heat, transferring him into the B-Main. Coming in second behind Ricky Weiss, Chris locked into the 22nd-starting position for the feature. With $10,000 on the line, Ferguson ran into mechanical issues with his right-front suspension, forcing him to retire early with ten laps remaining.
 The following night with preliminary points determining the starting lineups for heats, Chris slipped back from his pole position starting spot to place eighth. With a provisional already secured, Ferguson elected to sit out his B-Main and prepare for the $50,000-to-win finale. Rolling off 18th, Chris Ferguson advanced through the field 13 spots in the 67-lap affair to register a fifth place finish behind Tim McCreadie, Bobby Pierce, Dale McDowell, and Brandon Sheppard.
For complete results from these events, please visit www.EldoraSpeedway.com.
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May 30, 2020 - Ferguson Grabs First Win of the Season at Cherokee |
 Chris Ferguson drove his Diff-Tran Machining No. 22 K and K Trucking/ Live Oak Aesthetic and Family Dentistry Super Late Model to Victory Lane for the first time in 2020 on Saturday night at Cherokee Speedway. Ferguson streaked to the Ultimate Southeast Series victory in The Big Chief 40, capturing a $5,000 payday for the triumph.
“The Lord blessed us with this win and man, does it feel good,” Ferguson commented. “We had a phenomenal Team Zero Race Car and was able to make a pass on the outside to get it done. Thank you to my family, crew, God, and all of our sponsors!”
With the Top 5 qualifiers from each group getting locked into the A-Main, Ferguson laid down the second fastest time in his group behind Zack Mitchell. Starting in fourth, Ferguson overtook polesitter Brett Hamm on lap 13 and held off Michael Brown in the remaining distance to capture the win. Brown, Kyle Hardy, Anthony Sanders, and Brett Hamm trailed him to the checkers in the 40-lap affair. (Blake Harris photo | H3 Photography)
For complete results from this event, please visit www.ULTIMATESupers.com.
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May 21, 2020 - Two Rounds of Mechanial Woes to Open Golden Isles Nationals |
After more than a two-month hiatus due to the ongoing Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, Chris Ferguson traveled to Golden Isles Speedway (Brunswick, Ga.) on Tuesday night for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series (LOLMDS) Reopening Tour. Drawing 43 cars for the Optima Batteries Golden Isles Nationals, Ferguson laid down the seventh fastest lap in his time trial group before falling one spot shy of a transfer position in his heat with a fifth place finish. Coming in second his B-Main behind Mark Whitener, Chris locked into the 19th-starting position for the opening night feature. With $7,000 on the line, Ferguson suffered a broken fan belt on lap 17 that forced him to retire early.
 The following night for another $7,000-to-win A-Main, Chris registered the fourth fastest time in his group, but a broken driveshaft early in his heat left him sidelined for the remainder of the evening. (Heath Lawson photo)
Wrapping up the Golden Isles Nationals on Thursday, Ferguson fell three spots short of a transfer position in his heat with a seventh place finish. Needing a third place finish or better on his B-Main to make the $7,000-to-win finale, Chris logged a fifth place outing.
For complete results from these events, please visit www.LucasDirt.com.
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May 18, 2020 - Chris Ferguson Anxious for Return to Racing this Week |
 It’s been over two months since Chris Ferguson got behind the wheel of his Diff-Tran Machining No. 22 K and K Trucking/ Live Oak Aesthetic and Family Dentistry Super Late Model. That hiatus ends this week. (Ryan Roberts photo)
Beginning Tuesday, a tripleheader at Golden Isles Speedway (Brunswick, Ga.) kicks off a two-week stint of mid-week events for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series (LOLMDS), dubbed the Lucas Oil Reopening Tour. <<MORE>>
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April 24, 2020 - 12th Place Finish with Lucas Oil eSports at Lanier |
 On Friday afternoon, Chris Ferguson followed the Lucas Oil eSports Series to the (virtual) Lanier National Speedway (Braselton, Ga.) competing in a field of 23 cars. Following the 13th fastest lap in time trials, Ferguson failed to complete a lap in his heat, transferring him into the B-Main with the 21-starting position. Passing nine cars in the 100-lap affair, Chris notched a 12th place finish.
For complete results from the event, please visit www.LucasDirt.com.
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April 17, 2020 - Chris Ferguson Follows iRacing Invitational to Lernerville |
 Chris Ferguson returned behind the wheel of his Diff-Tran Machining No. 22 (virtual) Late Model on Monday night for the World of Outlaws Morton Buildings Late Model iRacing Invitational event at the (virtual) Lernerville Speedway (Sarver, Pa.). After getting behind the eight-ball in time trials, Ferguson logged a ninth place finish in his heat, transferring him into the B-Main. Needing to place third or better to make the $1,000-to-win A-Main, Chris improved nine spots but fell short of transferring with an eighth place outing.
 On Friday night, Ferguson headed to the (virtual) Kokomo (IN) Speedway competing with the Lucas Oil eSports Series. In a field of 24 cars, Chris secured his spot into the A-Main with a fifth place finish in his heat race. Rolling off 23rd, Ferguson improved ten spots in the 75-lap affair to place 13th.
For complete results from these events, please visit www.WoOLMS.com and www.LucasDirt.com.
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March 30, 2020 - Ferguson Takes Part in iRacing Invitational at Charlotte |
 With the regular season still on delay due to the rise of Coronavirus, Chris Ferguson hopped behind the wheel of his virtual Late Model on Monday night at the Dirt Track at Charlotte (Concord, N.C.) for the World of Outlaws Morton Buildings Late Model iRacing Invitational. In a field of 43 cars, Ferguson competed in a qualifying session before coming in sixth in his heat race. Transferring into the B-Main for another shot at the $1,000-to-win A-Main, Chris logged a 12th-place outing.
For complete results from this event, please visit www.WoOLMS.com.
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March 7, 2020 - 11th Place Finish in TN Tipoff at Smoky Mountain Speedway |
 Saturday night found Chris Ferguson in action at Smoky Mountain Speedway (Maryville, Tennessee) piloting his Diff-Tran Machining, Inc. No. 22 Late Model entry for the World of Outlaws Morton Buildings Late Model Series sanctioned Tennessee Tipoff. Drawing 34 cars, Ferguson laid down the eighth fastest lap in his time trial group before grabbing the fourth and final transfer position in his heat race. Improving five spots in the 60-lap feature, Chris posted an 11th-place finish. (Thomas Hendrickson photo)
For complete results from this event, please visit www.WoOLMS.com.
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March 1, 2020 - Chris Ferguson Logs a Pair of DNF's |
 On Saturday evening Chris Ferguson visited Modoc Raceway (Modoc, South Carolina) for the Drydene Xtreme DIRTcar Series finale. In a field of 25 cars, Ferguson secured his spot into the $7,000-to-win A-Main with a 4th place finish in his heat. Rolling off 10th, Chris was an early retiree from the 40-lapper to save equipment.
 For the Southern All Star Series sanctioned Ginger Owen March Madness on Sunday afternoon at Cherokee Speedway (Gaffney, South Carolina), Chris laid down the sixth fastest lap in his time trial group before placing 4th in his heat race. With $12,000 on the line in the feature, Ferguson got caught behind a wreck on the opening lap that left him nowhere to go, bringing a disappointing end to his weekend.
For complete results from these events, please visit www.XtremeDIRTcar.com and www.SASDirt.com.
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February 8, 2020 - Podium Finish in Season-Opener at Screven |
 Chris Ferguson kicked off the 2020 season on Friday night at Screven Motor Speedway (Sylvania, Georgia) powering his K and K Trucking No. 22 Late Model entry for the Winter Freeze X. Drawing 24 cars for the two-day event, Ferguson followed up the third fastest time in his qualifying group with a 2nd place finish in his heat behind Ross Bailes. Starting the $10,010-to-win A-Main in fifth, Chris improved two spots to place 3rd behind Brandon Overton and Bailes with Gregg Satterlee and Jason Covert rounding out the Top-5. (TDW Photography)
 The following night for the $20,010 top prize, Chris scored a runner-up finish in his heat behind Casey Roberts which positioned him seventh on the starting grid for the main event. Dropping three spots in the 60-lap affair, Ferguson posted a 10th place finish.
For complete results from these events, please visit www.ScrevenMotorsports.com.
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December 30, 2019 - Ferguson Tallies Four-Win 2019 Season |
The 2019 season saw Chris Ferguson attend a total of 54 events behind the wheel of his Diff-Tran Machining, Inc. No. 22 K and K Trucking Super Late Model. Losing 11 of his scheduled dates to Mother Nature, Ferguson recorded four wins, 17 Top-5 finishes, and 30 Top-10 outings.
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December 15, 2019 - 8th Place Finish with Xtreme DIRTcar at Lavonia |
On Sunday afternoon Chris Ferguson followed the Drydene Xtreme DIRTcar Series to Lavonia Speedway (Lavonia, Georgia) for the $5,000 top prize. In a field of 23 cars, Ferguson laid down the third fastest lap overall in time trials before placing 2nd in his heat behind G.R. Smith. Receiving the third-starting position via the redraw, Chris dropped five spots in the 40-lapper to record an 8th place outing.
For complete results from this event, please visit www.XtremeDIRTcar.com.
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December 7, 2019 - Top 5 Finish in the Grinch at the Gap |
 Chris Ferguson was one of 23 Drydene Xtreme DIRTcar Series entries on hand at Volunteer Speedway (Bulls Gap, Tennessee) on Saturday evening for the Grinch at the Gap. After contact with the wall in time trials caused damage to his radiator, Ferguson charged from the tail of his heat to place 4th. Starting the $5,000-to-win A-Main in 11th, Chris passed six cars to record a 5th place finish behind Chris Madden, Kyle Strickler, Brandon Overton, and Shanon Buckingham. (Michael Moats photo)
For complete results from this event, please visit www.XtremeDIRTcar.com.
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November 22, 2019 - Ferguson Records Fourth Win of Season in Georgia State Outlaw Championship at Screven |
 Chris Ferguson drove his Diff-Tran Machining, Inc. No. 22 K and K Trucking/ Bloomquist Race Car/ Clements Racing Engine Super Late Model to a $5,000 victory in Friday’s Georgia State Outlaw Championship at Screven Motor Sports Complex (Sylvania, Ga.). (Richard Barnes photo)
“We raced hard. I hadn’t won since May and I really wanted to win this one,” Ferguson said in Victory Lane. “We threw a couple sliders, I bet the fans really enjoyed that race. Thanks to all my friends, family, sponsors, fans and the good Lord for blessing us with this win.”
In a field of 20 cars, Ferguson registered the second fastest lap in his time trial group behind Zack Mitchell, which positioned him third on the starting grid for the A-Main.
After tracking down race-leader Zack Mitchell when he made contact with the wall, Chris slid ahead on lap 36 and built more than a three-second margin in the remaining 14 circuits to capture his fourth win of the season. Mitchell, Jeff Smith, Cla Knight, and Kyle Hardy trailed him to the checkers in the 50-lap affair.
Full results from the event are available at www.ULTIMATESupers.com.
Saturday night’s Carolina Clash Super Late Model Series event at Lancaster (S.C.) Speedway was doomed by Mother Nature. From there, Chris made the trek to Cherokee Speedway (Gaffney, S.C.) on Sunday for the 29th Annual Blue-Gray 100.
A stout field of 38 entries registered for the $10,000-to-win event. Following the second fastest time in his group behind Ross Bailes, Ferguson recorded a 10-lap heat race victory, locking his spot into the finale. Rolling off fourth, contact with another competitor sent Chis slamming into an infield tire. Unable to finish, Chris Ferguson was an early retiree from the 100-lapper on the seventh circuit.
For complete results from Sunday’s event, visit www.CarolinaClash.com.
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November 9, 2019 - Top 5 Finish in World Finals Opener |
 On Thursday evening Chris Ferguson traveled to the Dirt Track at Charlotte (Concord, North Carolina) bringing the Can-Am World Finals to life. Drawing 69 World of Outlaws Morton Buildings Late Model Series entries for a pair of qualifying rounds, Ferguson recorded the seventh and 13th fastest times after Mother Nature condensed time trials to two laps. (Brent Smith photo)
 Starting his heat in third on Friday night, Chris jumped up one spot to place 2nd behind Josh Richards. Earning the seventh-starting position for the $12,000-to-win main event, Ferguson improved three spots in the 50-lap affair to record a 4th place finish behind Chris Madden, Scott Bloomquist, and Jonathan Davenport with Cade Dillard coming in 5th.
The following night starting in fifth in his heat, Ferguson gained two spots to place 3rd. With $12,000 on the line in the feature, Chris dropped two spots in the 50-lap affair to record a 15th place outing.
For more results from these events, please visit www.WoOLMS.com.
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October 26, 2019 - Mechanical Issues in Fall Nationals Finale at 311 |
 Chris Ferguson was one of 17 Schaeffer’s Fall Nationals entries signed in at 311 Motor Speedway (Pine Hall, North Carolina) on Saturday night for the series finale. Coming in 3rd in his heat, Ferguson earned the fifth-starting position for the main event. With $10,000 on the line, Chris was running in third when issues with his starter forced him to retire early on lap 45.
For more results from this event, please visit www.SouthernNationalsSeries.com.
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