AES Racing Closes Out Season with Turkey 100...
(December 1, 2013) The AES Racing team and driver Jonathan Davenport wrapped up their version of the 2013 racing season on November 29-30 with the 'Turkey 100' at the Swainsboro Raceway in Swainsboro, Georgia. The Crate Late Model biggie drew 61 competitors and all eyes were fixated on the hefty $20,000 top prize. After fielding one of the fastest racecars during practice on Thursday, Jonathan timed in fourth quickest in his group during qualifying on Friday night and later finished fourth in his stacked heat race. The Blairsville, Georgia star then netted a third place effort in his B-Main on Saturday evening, but that was one mere spot out of a coveted transfer position into the 50-lap main event. Complete results from the disappointing weekend at Swainsboro can be viewed online at www.swainsbororaceway.com.

Davenport Third in Rain-Postponed Blue/Gray 100!
(November 25, 2013) Jonathan Davenport and the AES Racing team made a return trip to the renowned Cherokee Speedway in Gaffney, South Carolina on Sunday afternoon, November 24 for the conclusion of the rain-postponed 'Blue/Gray 100.' The Southern All Stars Dirt Racing Series (SAS) event was restarted on lap five from November 17 and Jonathan found himself in the third position. The Blairsville, Georgia ace vaulted to second early before dropping back to third on a restart around the halfway mark in the 100-lapper. At the conclusion of the $10,000 to win show, Jonathan was credited with a podium effort behind only race winner Chris Madden and runner-up Don O'Neal. Complete results from the 'Blue/Gray 100' can be accessed online at www.sasdirt.com.

Jonathan Davenport Third at County Line; Sees Rain at Cherokee
(November 18, 2013) The AES Racing team and driver Jonathan Davenport debuted a Rocket Chassis on November 15-16 at the County Line Raceway in Elm City, North Carolina. The Ultimate Super Late Model Series presided over their season finale at County Line and a $10,000 top prize was on the line. On Friday night, Jonathan laid down the quickest lap in his group during qualifying and later scored the win in his heat race. After starting third on the grid in Saturday's 50-lapper, JD ran as high as second before eventually claiming a strong third place performance behind only winner Casey Roberts and runner-up Chris Ferguson.

At the Cherokee Speedway in Gaffney, South Carolina on Sunday afternoon, November 17, the 23rd edition of the 'Blue/Gray 100' took place and another $10,000 payday was up for grabs. Jonathan posted the second quickest lap in his group during Southern All Stars Dirt Racing Series (SAS) time trials and later wound up third in his heat race. After rolling off from the outside of the third row in the 100-lap main event, the Blairsville, Georgia ace was running third when inclement weather postponed the extra-distance affair on lap five. The 'Blue/Gray 100' will restart where it left off next Sunday, November 24. Full results from both weekend races can be viewed online at www.dirtondirt.com.

Davenport Enters World Finals Weekend at Charlotte...
(November 10, 2013) Jonathan Davenport and the AES Racing team were in the pit area from November 7-9 at the pristine Dirt Track at Charlotte in Concord, North Carolina, as the seventh annual 'World Finals' took place at the Charlotte area venue. Things kicked off on Thursday with a pair of World of Outlaws Late Model Series qualifying sessions, which set the heat race lineups for the two $12,000 to win weekend blockbusters. Jonathan clicked off the eighteenth quickest lap in Group A for Friday's program, while he laid down the twelfth fastest circuit in Group B for Saturday's showdown.

When the weekend rolled around at the 4/10-mile speedplant, Jonathan unfortunately failed to transfer into both 50-lap feature events. On Friday night, he finished fifth in his heat race and third in his B-Main, while the Blairsville, Georgia standout wound up twelfth in his heat race and sixteenth in his B-Main on Saturday evening. Full results from the disappointing weekend at Charlotte can be accessed by logging onto www.woolms.com.

Jonathan Davenport Salvages Top Ten in $20k National 100
(November 4, 2013) The AES Racing team and driver Jonathan Davenport ventured to the storied East Alabama Motor Speedway in Phenix City, Alabama on November 2-3 for the 39th edition of the 'National 100.' In Super Late Model action, Jonathan timed in tenth quickest of the forty competitors during qualifying on Saturday and later ran third in his heat race behind only winner Rick Eckert and runner-up William Thomas. After rolling off from the outside of the fifth row in the $20,000 to win main event on Sunday, Jonathan unfortunately suffered a flat Hoosier tire, but battled back in the 100-lapper to salvage an eighth place performance.

Behind the wheel of his Crate Late Model at EAMS, Jonathan competed for the $5,000 top prize. He qualified twenty-ninth fastest during time trials on Saturday, but later won his B-Main on Sunday to earn the nineteenth starting spot in the feature event. Unfortunately, another flat tire caused the Blairsville, Georgia ace to eventually retire from the race. Full results from the long weekend at EAMS can be accessed online at www.eamsdirt.com.

Davenport Wins $2,000 Opener in TN State Championship!
(October 27, 2013) Jonathan Davenport and the #49 team visited the Smoky Mountain Speedway in Maryville, Tennessee on October 25-26 for the inaugural running of the 'Tennessee State Championship.' On Friday night, Jonathan qualified second quickest and later picked up his thirteenth feature win of the 2013 campaign by leading all 20 circuits of the unsanctioned main event. JD scored the $2,000 payday by besting Billy Ogle, Jr., Tommy Kerr, Skip Arp, and Daniel Baggerly!

At Smoky Mountain on Saturday evening, the Southern All Stars Dirt Racing Series (SAS) rolled into town to preside over a $10,000 to win showdown. Jonathan ran second in heat race action and later started the 50-lapper from the inside of the third row. The Blairsville, Georgia ace eventually garnered a solid sixth place performance behind only victor Mike Marlar, Chris Madden, Scott Bloomquist, Randy Weaver, and Billy Ogle, Jr. Complete results from the doubleheader weekend can be located online at www.smokymountainspeedway.com.

Jonathan Davenport Battles to Twelfth in $50k DTWC
(October 20, 2013) The AES Racing team and driver Jonathan Davenport invaded the Portsmouth Raceway Park in Portsmouth, Ohio on October 18-19 for the 33rd edition of the 'Dirt Track World Championship,' which boasted a hefty $50,000 payday. On Friday night, Jonathan clicked off the eleventh quickest lap in Group B during the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series qualifying session and later grabbed the third and final transfer spot through his heat race behind only Scott Bloomquist and Eddie Carrier, Jr. After starting the 100-lap crown jewel main event from the outside of the eighth row, Jonathan slowed twice with a flat tire, but battled back to finish twelfth in the final rundown. Full results from the DTWC weekend can be viewed online at www.lucasdirt.com.

Davenport Tackles FASTRAK World Championship...
(October 6, 2013) Jonathan Davenport and the #49 AES Racing team traveled to the Beckley Motorsports Park in Prosperity, West Virginia on October 4-5 for the annual running of the 'FASTRAK World Championship.' Jonathan competed in three feature events during the hectic two-day stretch at Beckley, as a $2,000 winner's check was up for grabs in each race. On Friday night, Jonathan posted the fourth quickest lap during the qualifying session, won his heat race, and was battling for the lead in the A-Main before getting the wrong end of an incident. He went to the tail end of the field and salvaged a thirteenth place performance.

At Beckley on Saturday, two complete shows were held in the FASTRAK Racing Series biggie. In the 'World Challenge,' Jonathan won his heat race, led the main event early, and later recorded a strong runner-up effort behind only winner Rick Williams despite a deflating right rear tire. In the 'World Championship,' JD ran second in heat race action prior to winding up ninth in the final rundown of the A-Main after getting caught up in another wreck while running second. Full results from the weekend can be accessed online at www.fastrakracing.com.

Jonathan Davenport Strong in Alabama State Championship
(September 30, 2013) The AES Racing team and driver Jonathan Davenport stormed into the East Alabama Motor Speedway in Phenix City, Alabama on September 28-29 for the 35th Annual 'Alabama State Championship.' The Southern All Stars Dirt Racing Series (SAS) presided over the storied race for the first time and a pair of $4,000 top prizes were on the line. On Saturday night, Jonathan clicked off the fastest lap in Group B during qualifying and later posted a strong runner-up performance in the 40-lapper behind only victor Chris Madden. At EAMS on Sunday afternoon, Jonathan laid down the quickest circuit in Group A during SAS time trials, but later slipped back to third at the conclusion of the 40-lap A-Main to finish behind only winner Shane Clanton and runner-up Ivedent Lloyd, Jr.

JD and the #49 team were also in Crate Late Model action over the long weekend at Phenix City and a $5,000 winner's check was up for grabs. After starting fifteenth in the 50-lapper on Sunday, the Blairsville, Georgia star was passing for second late in the race before an incident sent him off the backstretch and out of the event. Full results from the 'Alabama State Championship' weekend can be accessed online at www.eamsdirt.com.

Davenport's Weekend in Virginia Nets Twelfth Feature Win!
(September 15, 2013) Jonathan Davenport and the AES Racing team ventured to Virginia on September 13-14 armed with both their Super Late Model and Crate Late Model. On Friday night at the Rolling Thunder Raceway in Ararat, Virginia, Jonathan started the weekly Crate Late Model event from the inside of the second row and wound up third at the checkers behind only race winner Jimmy Watson and runner-up Mark Crowe. Next up for the #49 team was a trip to the picturesque Wythe Raceway in Rural Retreat, Virginia on Saturday evening to compete in both divisions.

In the Carolina Clash Super Late Model Series portion of the program at Wythe, Jonathan started seventh in the $4,000 to win feature event, suffered a flat tire on lap 29, and later rallied all the way back to the second spot. Unfortunately, a late race spin dropped the Blairsville, Georgia star back to a sixth place finish in the eventful race. Jonathan then wrapped up the weekend by claiming his twelfth feature victory of the season by coming from fourth to first in the weekly Crate Late Model show. Full results from both facilities can be viewed online at www.rollingthunder-raceway.com and www.wytheraceway.com.

Jonathan Davenport Eighth in 43rd Annual World 100!
(September 8, 2013) The AES Racing team made the journey to the hallowed Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio from September 5-7 for the 43rd Annual 'World 100.' The expanded three-day weekend kicked off with a pair of Twin 25s, each of which boasted a $5,000 top prize. On Thursday night, Jonathan Davenport ran fourth in his heat race, won his B-Main, and later picked off ten competitors during the 25-lapper en route to a solid ninth place showing. At the "Big E" on Friday evening, Jonathan ran second in his heat race prior to dropping to a fifteenth place finish in the 25-lap feature event.

Business really picked up on Saturday at the 1/2-mile, high-banked speedplant, as a $46,000 winner's check was on the line in the fabled 'World 100.' Jonathan took the win in heat race action over Eddie Carrier, Jr. and Bub McCool and later started the 100-lap crown jewel main event from the outside of the second row. The Blairsville, Georgia star raced up to as high as third in the running order before brake issues eventually caused him to slide to a solid eighth place effort. Complete results from the "Granddaddy of Them All" can be accessed online at www.eldoraspeedway.com.

Labor Day Holiday Weekend Nightly Results...
(September 1, 2013) Jonathan Davenport's busy Labor Day holiday weekend wrapped up tonight at the Princeton Raceway in Princeton, West Virginia in a $3,000 to win Fastrak Racing Series showdown. Jonathan clicked off the fastest lap during the qualifying session to earn the pole position for the 40-lap feature event. Unfortunately, JD was involved in a wreck, completed only 18 circuits, and wound up eighteenth in the final rundown.

(August 31, 2013) Following an early rain-out at the Wythe (VA) Raceway, Jonathan Davenport took fellow racer Donald Bradsher up on his offer to drive his backup Rocket car tonight at the Friendship Motor Speedway in Elkin, North Carolina. Jonathan set fast time in Crate Late Model qualifying and later paced the field from flag-to-flag in the A-Main to claim the $800 top prize for his eleventh win of the 2013 campaign!

(August 30, 2013) The AES Racing team rolled into the Beckley Motorsports Park in Prosperity, West Virginia tonight for another $2,000 to win Fastrak Racing Series battle. After showing up late to the track due to a flat tire on the hauler, Jonathan Davenport timed in ninth fastest during qualifying and later finished second in the B-Main. After starting the feature from the outside of the sixth row, Jonathan was spun out by another competitor and was forced to rally from the tail end of the field. The Blairsville, Georgia ace made it all the way back up to the second spot to finish a strong runner-up behind only victor Chris Meadows.

(August 29, 2013) Jonathan Davenport and the AES Racing team kicked off their busy Labor Day holiday weekend tonight at the Cleveland County Speedway in Lawndale, North Carolina. The 3rd Annual 'Bill Hendren Memorial,' which was sanctioned by the Fastrak Racing Series, was scheduled to pay $2,000 to the winner. Jonathan ran second in his heat race and was scheduled to start the feature event from the outside of the fourth row. Unfortunately, the rain came prior to the A-Main and pushed back the completion of the program until Thursday, September 5. JD will not return to Lawndale next week, as he will be in action at the famed Eldora (OH) Speedway for the 'World 100.'

Davenport Competes in Raye Vest Memorial 50 at Winchester
(August 25, 2013) After another rain-out on Friday evening at Virginia Motor Speedway, the #49 AES Racing team rolled into the Winchester Speedway in Winchester, Virginia on Saturday evening, August 24 for the annual running of the 'Raye Vest Memorial 50.' The World of Outlaws Late Model Series presided over the one-day program, which boasted a $10,000 top prize. Jonathan Davenport clicked off the thirteenth fastest lap in Group A during time trials and later finished fifth in his loaded heat race. Following a second place effort in his B-Main, Jonathan was unfortunately an early retiree in the 50-lapper and wound up twenty-sixth in the final rundown. Complete results from last night at Winchester can be viewed online at www.woolms.com.

JD Wins in Crate Late Model at Carolina; Tenth Victory of 2013!
(August 15, 2013) Following a rain-out on Tuesday night, the annual running of the 'Gaston County Shrine Race' went off without a hitch on Wednesday evening, August 14 at the Carolina Speedway in Gastonia, North Carolina. In Crate Late Model action, Jonathan Davenport racked up his tenth feature win of 2013, as he picked up the $1,000 top prize after timing in third quickest during the qualifying session. In Carolina Clash Super Late Model Series competition, JD clicked off the eighth fastest lap during time trials, but a flat tire during the $4,000 to win A-Main relegated the Blairsville, Georgia star to a fourteenth place effort. Complete results from the 'Gaston County Shrine Race' can be viewed by accessing www.carolinaspeedway.net.

Davenport Winds Up at Princeton Raceway; Finishes Third
(August 11, 2013) Following an early rain-out at the Wythe (VA) Raceway, Jonathan Davenport and the #49 AES Racing team wound up at the Princeton Raceway in Princeton, West Virginia on Saturday, August 10. The 'UBB Memorial Race' took place for the Crate Late Models and a $2,900 top prize was on the line. Jonathan Davenport timed in fifth quickest during the qualifying session and later ran fourth in the dash. The popular driver known as "Superman" then moved up to third in the feature to grab a strong podium finish. Complete results from last night at Princeton can be accessed by clicking on www.princetonracewayllc.com.

Busy Week in Wisconsin for AES Racing...
(August 3, 2013) Blairsville, Georgia star Jonathan Davenport wrapped up the 'USA Nationals' weekend at Cedar Lake Speedway tonight. Jonathan finished fourth in his B-Main and fifth in the Last Chance Race, but later received a FansFund provisional to gain access into the $50,000 to win crown jewel event. JD unfortunately retired 40 circuits into the 100-lapper and was relegated to a twenty-sixth place performance.

(August 2, 2013) Things really ratcheted up tonight at Cedar Lake, as preliminary events for the 26th edition of the 'USA Nationals' took place. Jonathan Davenport timed in eighteenth fastest in Group B during WOOLMS qualifying and later placed fifth in his stacked heat race. JD will be in one of the B-Mains tomorrow night at the 3/8-mile oval.

(August 1, 2013) Next up for the #49 team was the start of the 'USA Nationals' tonight at the renowned Cedar Lake Speedway in New Richmond, Wisconsin. The World of Outlaws Late Model Series presided over a $6,000 to win showdown. Jonathan Davenport posted the fourth quickest lap in Group B during time trials and later grabbed the second transfer spot through his heat race. The Blairsville, Georgia ace then started the 40-lap main event from the outside of the fifth row, but retired after only nineteen circuits and wound up twenty-first in the final rundown.

(July 30, 2013) The AES Racing team kicked off a busy week in the Badger State of Wisconsin tonight at the Shawano Speedway in Shawano, Wisconsin, as the sprawling speedplant played host to a $10,000 to win World of Outlaws Late Model Series program. Jonathan Davenport clicked off the fourteenth fastest lap during qualifying and later finished fourth in his stacked heat race. After rolling off from the inside of the sixth row in the 50-lapper, JD wound up finishing right where he started... in the eleventh spot.

Davenport Dazzling Throughout Southern Nationals Tour!!!
(July 27, 2013) "Superman" Jonathan Davenport put an exclamation mark on the 2013 Schaeffer Oil Southern Nationals Series tonight at the bad-fast Tazewell Speedway in Tazewell, Tennessee, as he swept the night's racing festivities on his way to capturing his second series Championship! Jonathan set fast time during qualifying, won the dash, and later led all 53 laps of the main event to claim the $5,300 top prize over Billy Ogle, Jr., Vic Hill, Chris Madden, and Bryan Hendrix. The convincing victory also clinched the miniseries Championship for JD, as he came out on top of heated point battle to cash another $5,353!!! (MRM Racing Photo)

(July 26, 2013) The next-to-last points race on the Schaeffer Oil Southern Nationals trail took the AES Racing team to the Smoky Mountain Speedway in Maryville, Tennessee tonight for a $5,300 to win program. Jonathan Davenport laid down the third quickest lap during qualifying and later ran second in the dash. JD then rolled off from the outside of the front row in the 53-lap feature, led laps 15-39, and crossed the finish line second behind only race winner Chris Madden.

(July 25, 2013) Jonathan Davenport and his #49 team were back in action with the Schaeffer Oil Southern Nationals Series tonight at the Duck River Raceway Park in Wheel, Tennessee. Jonathan posted the sixth fastest lap during time trials and later scored the win in his B-Main. The Blairsville, Georgia star then started the $3,500 to win main event from the outside of the third row and sported a fast car throughout the 35-lapper. At the end of a wild A-Main, Jonathan found himself in the third position behind only winner Eric Jacobsen and runner-up Billy Ogle, Jr.

(July 23, 2013) The AES Racing team rolled into the North Georgia Speedway in Chatsworth, Georgia tonight for another exciting round of Schaeffer Oil Southern Nationals Series action. Jonathan Davenport timed in seventh quickest during the qualifying session and later took the win in his consolation race. After starting the $3,500 to win feature event from the inside of the third row, Jonathan ran around the top five for most of the race before sliding back to seventh in the final rundown of the 35-lapper.

(July 21, 2013) For the second straight night, the Schaeffer Oil Southern Nationals Series dealt with inclement weather and once again the $5,300 to win program was ultimately rained-out. Shortly after the halfway mark during qualifications at the historic Rome Speedway in Rome, Georgia, heavy rain showers struck the 1/2-mile facility and officials had no choice but to postpone the event. It has been rescheduled for next Sunday, July 28 as a non-points race.

(July 20, 2013) Tonight's Schaeffer Oil Southern Nationals Series stop at the Screven Motor Speedway in Sylvania, Georgia has been rained-out. The 14th Annual 'Rebel Yell,' which was slated to pay $5,300 to the winner, will not be rescheduled. Next up for the #49 team will be a trip to the historic Rome Speedway in Rome, Georgia on Sunday, July 21.

(July 19, 2013) The AES Racing team found themselves back in Schaeffer Oil Southern Nationals Series victory lane for the second straight evening tonight at the Swainsboro Raceway in Swainsboro, Georgia! Jonathan Davenport posted the third fastest lap during time trials and later finished fourth in the dash. After starting the 53-lap feature event from the outside of the second row, Jonathan quickly moved up to second and set his sights on leader Ivedent Lloyd, Jr. The Blairsville, Georgia star then grabbed the point on lap 41 and led the remainder of the race to pocket the $5,300 top prize over Lloyd, Casey Roberts, Chris Madden, and Johnny Pursley! (Brian McLeod Photo)

(July 18, 2013) "Superman" Jonathan Davenport recorded his sixth career Schaeffer Oil Southern Nationals Series victory tonight in round three of the tour at the East Alabama Motor Speedway in Phenix City, Alabama! Jonathan, who timed in third quickest in qualifying and won the PRC Dash, started from the pole position in the 35-lapper and led the first three circuits. After giving up the point to Billy Ogle, Jr., Jonathan stormed back by the #201 on lap 33 to regain the top spot. JD then went on to lead the remainder of the distance to claim the $3,500 win over Ogle, Chris Madden, William Thomas, and Jason Hiett! (Brian McLeod Photo)

(July 16, 2013) Jonathan Davenport and the #49 AES Racing team stormed into the ultra-fast Volunteer Speedway in Bulls Gap, Tennessee tonight for round two of the Schaeffer Oil Southern Nationals Series. Jonathan laid down the third quickest lap during the time trial session and later finished a strong second in the PRC Dash. After starting the $3,500 to win main event from the outside of the front row, JD ran second early in the 35-lap feature before winding up third in the final rundown behind only victor Vic Hill and runner-up Chris Madden.

(July 15, 2013) The annual Schaeffer Oil Southern Nationals Series kicked off tonight at the picturesque Wythe Raceway in Rural Retreat, Virginia. Jonathan Davenport, who plans on making a run at the series Championship in 2013, posted the third fastest lap during the qualifying session and later placed fourth in the dash. After rolling off from the outside of the second row in the $3,500 to win feature event, JD moved up to second early in the 35-lapper and eventually claimed a strong runner-up performance behind only race winner Chris Madden.