BUSTI — The Woah Nellie Modified Series made its highly anticipated second-ever appearance at Stateline Speedway, serving as the premier support division for the World of Outlaws Super Late Model Series’ Rick Briggs Memorial on Wednesday.

Making their series debut on the national DirtVision streaming broadcast, the Modifieds put on a spectacular show for fans across the country. Ultimately, Mike McGee lived up to his “Money” moniker, fending off heavyweights Rich Michael Jr., Greg Johnson, and Joel Watson to capture his first career Woah Nellie Modified victory.

Qualifying and Preliminary Action A stout field of 32 cars signed into the pit area, itching for a starting spot in the Woah Nellie Modified Invasion feature. The night kicked off with time trials, where Rich Michael Jr. set quick time in Group A. However, it was Wyatt Scott — the final driver to take the track for qualifying — who clocked the fastest lap in Group B to secure the overall Witt’s Co Quick Time and the Fast Time Award presented by Five Eight Sport Shirts.

Preliminary heat race action set the stage for the main event:

• Dash: Mike McGee drove to victory, securing the feature’s pole position over Greg Johnson and the rest of the top qualifiers.

• Heat 2: Points leader Mason Lobb took the win over Tom Kosinski and Josh Wilcox.

• Heat 3: Continuing his recent momentum, Josh Canfield — running his RUSH Pro Mod under UMP Modified rules — captured the heat win over Zach Johnson and Dave Lanphere.

• Heat 4: Canadian invader Greg Belyea made his tow to Stateline count, picking up the victory over Joel Watson and Andrew Hammond.

• Heat 5: “Big” Mike Eschrich scored the win over the fast No. 40 of Jimmy Diabo and Tyler Rendell.

Donovan’s Towing B-Main With only the top six drivers transferring to the A-Main, the Donovan’s Towing B-Main provided intense action. CJ Ramsey picked up the win over Tim Peterson and Arianna Samuelson. Joining them in the feature were Ryan Sanders, Donnie May Jr., and “Super” Gary Sullivan, who earned his transfer spot by executing a hard charge through the middle lane to navigate past a host of competitors.

Woah Nellie Modified Feature The 25-lap main event proved to be a thrilling battle from the drop of the green flag. McGee quickly established a gap at the front of the field, while Greg Johnson dug in from his second-place starting spot to mount a challenge. The complexion of the race changed when Rich Michael Jr. powered past Johnson into second place. Michael’s No. 17X was on rails, erasing McGee’s massive seven-second lead by gaining nearly a full second per lap.

A caution flag with seven laps remaining completely erased McGee’s advantage, setting up a late-race shootout. However, on the ensuing restart, Michael spun and brought out another yellow. Deemed the caution car by race control, Michael was sent to the tail of the field and ultimately elected to call it a night.

With Michael out of the picture, Joel Watson assumed the role of the primary challenger. Watson executed a brilliant drive, passing 11 cars to reach McGee’s rear bumper, but ultimately had to settle for a hard-fought runnerup finish. Further back, Stockton, New York, rookie Tyler “Juice Box Hero” Rendell delivered the best finish of his young career. Rendell carved through the pack to gain 14 positions — passing half the field — to earn the Jones Hauling Hard Charger Award.

CHAMPIONSHIP POINTS UPDATE

The top three in the Woah Nellie Modified points standings remain unchanged, but the championship battle tightened significantly as Mason Lobb, Wyatt Scott, and Andrew Hammond all struggled in the feature event. With his victory, McGee vaults into the fourth position in the standings, while Rendell’s incredible hard charge moves him into the top five.

UPCOMING SCHEDULE

Next up, the Woah Nellie Modified Series heads to Freedom Motorsports Park, where they will run in support of the All Star Circuit of Champions Sprints.

UMP DIRT MODIFIEDS

Woah Nellie Modified Invasion:

1. (1) 11M Michael McGee, Warsaw, N.Y.

2. (13) 92 Joel Watson, Conneaut, Ohio

3. (2) 05 Greg Johnson, Busti, N.Y.

4. (18) 157 Tyler Rendell, Dunkirk, N.Y.

5. (9) 25 Greg Belyea, Stirling, Ontario

6. (17) 68 Andrew Hammond, Sherman, N.Y.

7. (5) X Wyatt Scott, Garland, Pa.

8. (6) 71D Dan Davies, Warren, Pa.

9. (11) 19 Tom Kosinski, Lakewood , N.Y.

10. (3) 4JR Cale Crocker, Russell, Pa.

11. (19) 14R Chad Ramsey, Jamestown, N.Y.

12. (16) 39 Dave Lanphere, South Dayton, N.Y.

13. (7) 28 Mason Lobb, Frewsburg, N.Y.

14. (8) 33 Josh Canfield, Smethport, Pa.

15. (22) 47S Gary Sullivan, Townville, Pa.

16. (20) 07P Tim Peterson, Wilcox , Pa.

17. (21) 9G Arianna Samuelson, Erie, Pa.

18. (24) 5M Donnie May, Wattsburg, Pa.

19. (15) 1W Josh Wilcox, Franklinville, N.Y.

20. (4) 17X Rich Michael Jr., Ischua, N.Y.

21. (14) 40 Jimmy Diabo, Jamestown, N.Y.

22. (10) 9E Michael Eschrich, Mt. Jewett, Pa.

23. (12) 105 Zach Johnson, Busti, N.Y.

24. (23) 59X Ryan Sanders, Sherman, N.Y.

B-Main:

1. (4) 14R Chad Ramsey, Jamestown, N.Y.

2. (3) 07P Tim Peterson, Wilcox , Pa.

3. (2) 9G Arianna Samuelson, Erie, Pa.

4. (11) 47S Gary Sullivan, Townville, Pa.

5. (8) 59X Ryan Sanders, Sherman, N.Y.

6. (9) 5M Donnie May, Wattsburg, Pa.

7. (12) 7+7 Jeff Solinger, Bumpass, Va.

8. (1) 17E Nathan Earle, Russell, Pa.

9. (13) 69 Bryon Johnson, Ashville, Pa.

10. (5) 14M Sean Murphy, Erie, Pa.

11. (7) 52 Zac Etzel, Waterford, Pa.

12. (6) 09 Dan Price, Pontypool, Ont.

DNS. (10) 5B Andrew Beatman, Sherman, N.Y.

Heat 1 (Dash):

1. (2) 11M Michael McGee, Warsaw, N.Y.

2. (1) 05 Greg Johnson, Busti, N.Y.

3. (4) 4JR Cale Crocker, Russell, Pa.

4. (5) 17X Rich Michael Jr., Ischua, N.Y.

5. (6) X Wyatt Scott, Garland, Pa.

6. (3) 71D Dan Davies, Warren, Pa.

Heat 2:

1. (2) 28 Mason Lobb, Frewsburg, N.Y.

2. (1) 19 Tom Kosinski, Lakewood , N.Y.

3. (4) 1W Josh Wilcox, Franklinville, N.Y.

4. (6) 17E Nathan Earle, Russell, Pa.

5. (7) 14M Sean Murphy, Erie, Pa.

6. (5) 5M Donnie May, Wattsburg, Pa.

7. (3) M16 Matthew Kosinski, Lakewood , N.Y.

Heat 3:

1. (2) 33 Josh Canfield, Smethport, Pa.

2. (1) 105 Zach Johnson, Busti, N.Y.

3. (5) 39 Dave Lanphere, South Dayton, N.Y.

4. (4) 9G Arianna Samuelson, Erie, Pa.

5. (6) 09 Dan Price, Pontypool, Ontario

6. (3) 5B Andrew Beatman, Sherman, N.Y.

Heat 4:

1. (1) 25 Greg Belyea, Stirling, Ontario

2. (5) 92 Joel Watson, Conneaut, Ohio

3. (2) 68 Andrew Hammond, Sherman, N.Y.

4. (4) 07P Tim Peterson, Wilcox , Pa.

5. (3) 52 Zac Etzel, Waterford, Pa.

6. (6) 47S Gary Sullivan, Townville, Pa.

7. (7) 69 Bryon Johnson, Ashville, Pa.

Heat 5:

1. (2) 9E Michael Eschrich, Mt. Jewett, Pa.

2. (1) 40 Jimmy Diabo, Jamestown, N.Y.

3. (5) 157 Tyler Rendell, Dunkirk, N.Y.

4. (3) 14R Chad Ramsey, Jamestown, N.Y.

5. (4) 59X Ryan Sanders, Sherman, N.Y.

6. (6) 7+7 Jeff Solinger, Bumpass, Va.

Qualifying 1:

1. (9) 17X Rich Michael Jr., Ischua, N.Y., 18.532

2. (4) 71D Dan Davies, Warren, Pa., 18.589

3. (6) 05 Greg Johnson, Busti, N.Y., 18.605

4. (11) 19 Tom Kosinski, Lakewood , N.Y., 18.777

5. (7) 105 Zach Johnson, Busti, N.Y., 18.944

6. (1) 28 Mason Lobb, Frewsburg, N.Y., 19.027

7. (10) 33 Josh Canfield, Smethport, Pa., 19.117

8. (8) M16 Matthew Kosinski, Lakewood , N.Y., 19.352

9. (15) 5B Andrew Beatman, Sherman, N.Y., 19.66

10. (14) 1W Josh Wilcox, Franklinville, N.Y., 19.691

11. (2) 9G Arianna Samuelson, Erie, Pa., 19.762

12. (5) 5M Donnie May, Wattsburg, Pa., 19.779

13. (3) 39 Dave Lanphere, South Dayton, N.Y., 19.856

14. (16) 17E Nathan Earle, Russell, Pa., 19.956

15. (13) 09 Dan Price, Pontypool, Ont., 22.236

16. (12) 14M Sean Murphy, Erie, Pa., 22.557

PRO STOCK

A Feature:

1. (4) X1 Dustin Gibson, Garland, Pa.

2. (6) 5B Jason Black, Spring Creek, Pa.

3. (8) 17 Matt Sampson, Warren, Pa.

4. (5) 67 Jason Covey, Clymer, N.Y.

5. (16) 777 John Boardman, Jamestown, N.Y.

6. (3) 29 Curt J. Bish, Cranberry, Pa.

7. (10) 15M Brent Marotto, Ashville, N.Y.

8. (7) 21W Chris Withers, Waterford, Pa.

9. (9) 94B David Baker, Titusville, Pa.

10. (11) 15 Bill Reeves, Celoron, N.Y.

11. (14) 55C Brandon Connor, Penfield, Pa.

12. (1) 31 Nick Robie, Erie, Pa.

13. (17) 99F Gary Fisher, Sherman, N.Y.

14. (13) 98 Thomas Cupp, North East, Pa.

15. (18) 124 Rodney Thoms, Sinclairville, N.Y.

16. (21) 04 Joseph Stajnrajh Jr., Oil City, Pa.

17. (19) 02 Grant Richard, Westfield, N.Y.

18. (20) 11* Paul Nelson II, Ashville, N.Y.

19. (12) 27 Phoebe Tower, Russell, Pa.

20. (15) 28 Brian Wilson, Frewsburg, N.Y.

DQ. 299 Kyle Couchenour, Busti, N.Y.

Heat 1:

1. (4) 17 Matt Sampson, Warren, Pa.

2. (1) 67 Jason Covey, Clymer, N.Y.

3. (5) 299 Kyle Couchenour, Busti, N.Y.

4. (7) 15M Brent Marotto, Ashville, N.Y.

5. (2) 98 Thomas Cupp, North East, Pa.

6. (3) 777 John Boardman, Jamestown, N.Y.

7. (6) 02 Grant Richard, Westfield, N.Y.

Heat 2:

1. (2) 21W Chris Withers, Waterford, Pa.

2. (4) X1 Dustin Gibson, Garland, Pa.

3. (1) 31 Nick Robie, Erie, Pa.

4. (5) 15 Bill Reeves, Celoron, N.Y.

5. (6) 55C Brandon Connor, Penfield, Pa.

6. (7) 99F Gary Fisher, Sherman, N.Y.

7. (3) 11* Paul Nelson II, Ashville, N.Y.

Heat 3:

1. (1) 5B Jason Black, Spring Creek, Pa.

2. (5) 29 Curt J. Bish, Cranberry, Pa.

3. (4) 94B David Baker, Titusville, Pa.

4. (3) 27 Phoebe Tower, Russell, Pa.

5. (7) 28 Brian Wilson, Frewsburg, N.Y.

6. (6) 124 Rodney Thoms, Sinclairville, N.Y.

7. (2) 04 Joseph Stajnrajh Jr., Oil City, Pa.