SPEEDWEEKS RESULTS FROM GEORGIA / FLORIDA
(February 21, 2012) Night two of the 'UNOH DIRTcar Nationals' took place tonight at VSP and another $7,000 top prize was on the line. Don O'Neal, aboard the Moring Motorsports #1 entry, laid down the fastest lap in his group during UMP qualifying and later finished third in his loaded heat race. After rolling off from the outside of the seventh row in the 30-lap feature event, Don was unfortunately caught up in an early wreck and retired in the twenty-fourth position.

(February 20, 2012) Following a day off on Sunday, Don O'Neal hooked up with the Moring Motorsports #1 team at the Volusia Speedway Park in Barberville, Florida tonight for round one of the 'UNOH DIRTcar Nationals.' Don qualified second fastest in his group during UMP DIRTcar qualifying and later grabbed the third and final transfer spot through his heat race. The Martinsville, Indiana ace then started the $7,000 to win A-Main from the seventeenth position, but suffered problems during the 30-lapper, which dropped him to a twenty-first place outing.

(February 18, 2012) The annual 'Winternationals' wrapped up tonight at the East Bay Raceway Park in Gibsonton, Florida with another $10,000 to win Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series program. Don O'Neal timed in fifth fastest in his group during qualifying and later finished third in his stacked heat race. After rolling off from the inside of the fifth row and later pitting for new rubber, Don stormed through the talented field to record a strong third place performance. He crossed underneath the checkers in the 60-lap finale behind only winner Steve Francis and runner-up Jimmy Owens.

(February 17, 2012) The first points night for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series took place tonight at East Bay and Don O'Neal had his sights set on the $10,000 top prize. Don laid down the second quickest lap in his group during LOLMDS qualifying and later won his heat race. The Martinsville, Indiana native then started third on the grid in the 50-lap main event and was racing Jonathan Davenport for the lead on lap 31 when he suffered mechanical problems. Don was forced to retire from the race and was credited with a disappointing twenty-first place finish.

(February 16, 2012) Round four of the 'Winternationals' took place tonight at the East Bay Raceway Park in Gibsonton, Florida and another $7,000 winner's check was on the line. Don O'Neal timed in fourth fastest in his group during Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series qualifying and later grabbed the second transfer spot in his loaded heat race. The driver known as the "Real Deal" started the 35-lapper from the inside of the fourth row and moved past three competitors en route to a solid fourth place performance behind only winner Steve Francis, Austin Hubbard, and Dennis Erb, Jr.

(February 15, 2012) Team 71 Racing entered tonight's third round of the 'Winternationals' at East Bay looking for their third straight Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series triumph. Don O'Neal paced the 46 car field during the qualifying session to earn Fast Time honors and later won his heat race for the third straight night. After rolling off from the outside of the front row in the $7,000 to win main event, Don jumped the cushion early in the 35-lapper to drop a few spots and later suffered a flat tire late in the race that relegated him to a disappointing nineteenth place finish.

(February 14, 2012) The "Real Deal" Don O'Neal made it two-for-two tonight at East Bay by winning the second round of the annual 'Winternationals.' Don swept the action at the Tampa area venue, as he set fast time in qualifying, won his heat race, and later led all 25 laps in the main event. The Martinsville, Indiana ace picked up the $5,000 top prize by beating John Blankenship, Austin Hubbard, Scott Bloomquist, and Steve Francis to the checkers! (Rick Schwallie Photo)

(February 13, 2012) Don O'Neal, of Martinsville, Indiana, captured the win in night one of the annual 'Winternationals' tonight at the East Bay Raceway Park in Gibsonton, Florida! Don laid down the second fastest lap in his group during Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series qualifying and later won his stacked heat race. After starting third on the grid in the 25-lap feature event, Don grabbed the top spot from Mike Marlar on lap nine and led the remainder of the distance to pick up the $5,000 payday over Shannon Babb, Marlar, Eric Jacobsen, and Scott Bloomquist! (Rick Schwallie Photo)

(February 9, 2012) Martinsville, Indiana ace Don O'Neal and the #71 team rolled into the Screven Motor Speedway in Sylvania, Georgia tonight for an open practice session prior to this weekend's $20,000 to win 'Winter Freeze.' Unfortunately, Don hurt a motor during one of his hot lap sessions and the team opted to load up and head to Jay Dickens Racing Engines to make repairs. They will work some long hours to get everything ready to return south to compete in the 'Winternationals' at the East Bay Raceway Park in Gibsonton, Florida from February 13-18.

WILD WEST SHOOTOUT RESULTS FROM USA RACEWAY
(January 22, 2012) Don O'Neal wrapped up the 2012 'Wild West Shootout' today with the $10,000 to win 'Bill Cheesbourg Memorial' at the USA Raceway in Tucson, Arizona. Don ran third in both his heat race and his B-Main, which locked him into the nineteenth starting spot for the 40-lap feature event. Despite the predominantly one-groove track, Don was still able to move past nine competitors en route to a tenth place effort in the 'Wild West Shootout' finale. (RaceImages.net Photo)

(January 21, 2012) Race five of the annual 'Wild West Shootout' took place earlier today at the USA (AZ) Raceway and another $3,000 payday was up for grabs. Don O'Neal did not have luck on his side today, as he was unable to transfer into the 30-lap A-Main. He finished fourth in his heat race, but later suffered problems in his consolation race that dropped him to a fourteenth place finish. The MasterSbilt House Car team will look for better luck tomorrow in the $10,000 to win 'Wild West Shootout' finale.

(January 20, 2012) Don O'Neal and the #71 team were looking for their second straight win tonight in round four of the 'Wild West Shootout' miniseries. Don won his heat race in exciting fashion, but did not go to the scales following the prelim. Unfortunately, he was disqualified from his heat race and did not return to the track for his B-Main. Don instead was forced to watch the $3,000 to win main event from the grandstands.

(January 18, 2012) The "Real Deal" Don O'Neal picked up his first victory of the young 2012 racing season tonight in round three of the 'Wild West Shootout' at the USA Raceway in Tucson, Arizona! Don charged past five competitors in his heat race to finish third and later rolled off from the pole position in the 30-lap feature event. The Martinsville, Indiana ace grabbed the point on lap 13 when leader Shane Clanton hit the wall and led the rest of the way to garner the $3,000 paycheck. Don beat Billy Moyer, Ronny Lee Hollingsworth, Clay Daly, and Terry Phillips to the checkers!

(January 15, 2012) Race two of the 'Wild West Shootout' miniseries took place today at the USA Raceway and a $5,000 top prize was on the line. Don O'Neal passed five competitors in heat race action to finish a solid runner-up behind only Shane Clanton. When the 30-lap feature started, Don rolled off from the inside of the fourth row. The popular driver known as the "Real Deal" worked his way up a couple of spots to finish in the fifth position behind only winner Tim McCreadie, John Anderson, Billy Moyer, Jr., and Jimmy Mars.

(January 14, 2012) Don O'Neal and the MasterSbilt House Car team made the long journey to the USA Raceway in Tucson, Arizona for tonight's season opening event. The annual 'Wild West Shootout' kicked off with a $3,000 to win showdown tonight. Don drew the fifth starting spot for his heat race and advanced up to second behind only prelim winner Jimmy Mars. Even with the solid finish, Don did not earn enough passing points to transfer directly into the feature, but he later won his B-Main to earn a spot in the 30-lapper. The Martinsville, Indiana native started fourteenth in his season opener and worked past eight competitors to finish a strong sixth behind only winner Billy Moyer, Will Vaught, Shannon Babb, Jimmy Mars, and Tim McCreadie.

O'NEAL SET TO KICK OFF 2012 SEASON IN ARIZONA!
(December 14, 2011) Team 71 Racing and driver Don O'Neal, following their spectacular 2011 racing season, have released their plans for the upcoming 2012 campaign. Don and the #71 team will start their season from January 14-22 in the six-race 'Wild West Shootout' at the USA Raceway in Tucson, Arizona. From there, Don will head to the East Bay Raceway Park in Gibsonton, Florida to begin his assault on the Lucas Oil Late Model Series National Championship. You can view the tentative schedule for Team 71 Racing by clicking on the SCHEDULE page of the website!