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Nevada Speedway Postponed Until Sunday October 18th
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Buckner, MO (October 17th, 2009) - The O'Reilly MLRA event scheduled for
Saturday October 17th has been postponed until Sunday October 18th due to
the persistent damp and cool weather. "This rain has just been tough this
week but Sunday's forecast calls for warmer temperatures and sunshine so
it should be a great day to settle the MLRA Championship" stated MLRA PR
Director Dan Robinson. Al Purkey leads John Anderson by just 12 points
heading into this final MLRA event of the 2009 season.
Gates open at 4:00 this Sunday night with Hot Laps at 5:30pm and racing
scheduled to get underway at 6:00. Adult General admission is just
$15.00 while reserved seating is available for $20.00. Kids (6-11) are
just $4.00 with Kids 5 and under admitted FREE to the speedway.
Modifieds and Street Stocks will also be in action.
The Nevada Speedway is located just off US Highway 71. Take the Camp
Clark Exit, Go West to 1st Stop Light, Turn South on Barrett, Go 1/2
mile to Main Gate. For information about this race or any races at the
Nevada Speedway please visit their website at
www.NevadaSpeedway.net or call (417) 667-7919 in the evenings, (417)
667-8507 during the day at the Shop or (417) 667-5859 the day of the
race.
The 2009 MLRA Championship Banquet will be held on Saturday night,
November 21st at the beautiful Argosy Casino in Kansas City. To make
reservations, please call the MLRA at (816) 650-5063 or (816) 305-6572.
You can also visit
www.MLRAracing.com for more information. There are 16 drivers
currently eligible for post season awards. All MLRA members that
participate in a minimum of seventy percent (70%) of scheduled MLRA
races are eligible for the points fund awards.
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The O'Reilly MLRA
(Midwest Latemodel Racing Association) presented by Lucas Oil sanctions
regional Super Dirt Late Model touring series events in Missouri, Kansas,
Nebraska, Iowa, and South Dakota.
For all the latest news and information on the
O'Reilly MLRA please visit us on the web at www.MLRAracing.com or
by calling the series office at (816) 650-5063 or (816) 305-6572.
The O'Reilly MLRA would like to thank the
sponsors of the 2009 Thunder Tour including
O'Reilly Auto Parts,
Midwest Walnut,
Lucas Oil Products,
Tompkins Industries,
Hoosier Race Tires,
Lucas Cattle Company,
Hatfield Racing Engines,
Country Mart,
Larry Shaw Race Cars,
AFCO Racing Products,
GRT Race Cars,
The Driveline Shop,
Taylor Cable Products,
Sunoco Race Fuels, Bodee's Race Bodies,
Outpace Racing Products,
Duralite Racing Wheels,
Impact Signs and Lighting,
Rod End Supply,
Racing Optics,
Schoenfeld Headers,
Kluhsman Racing Components,
Performance Bodies,
ATL Fuel Cells,
Bilstein Shocks,
BSB Manufacturing,
Tanner Racing Products by MB
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US 36 Raceway and Lucas Oil Speedway Next Up for the O'Reilly MLRA
Presented by Lucas Oil Products
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Buckner, MO (July 15th, 2009)-The O'Reilly MLRA Presented by Lucas Oil
Products gets right back to action this weekend as they visit the US 36
Raceway in Osborn, Missouri on Friday night July 17th for a $3,000 to win
show. Teams will then travel a bit south to the Lucas Oil Speedway in
Wheatland, Missouri on Saturday July 18th for the $10,000 to win CMH Late
Model Challenge. The O'Reilly MLRA has also added a date on the heals of
the Freedom Tour make up weekend, as not only we will be visiting the
Park Jefferson Speedway on Friday night July 24th and the
Adams County Speedway on Saturday night July 25th, we will also be
returning to the
I-80 Speedway in Greenwood, Nebraska for a $3,000 to win show on
Sunday night July 26th! Details to be released shortly.
First up on Friday night is the US 36 Raceway, with the gates set to open
at 4:00pm, Hot Laps scheduled for 7:00pm and racing at 8:00pm. Adult
General Admission is just $15 with kids 10 and under admitted FREE. The US
36 Raceway features a 90 foot wide, 3/8 mile, high banked, clay oval with
21° of banking in the corners and 10° of banking down the straights. The
US 36 Raceway is located at the Jct. of U.S. 36 and MO 33 Hwys. in Osborn,
MO. (From I-35, take US 36 West approx. 7 miles and turn North on State
Rt. 33. Look for the sign on the right at about 500 ft.) For detailed
directions and specific event information, please visit
www.US36raceway.com. Sport Mods and A-Mods will accompany the Late
Models.
The action really heats up on Saturday night as the O'Reilly MLRA heads to
the Lucas Oil Speedway for their 4th of 5 scheduled races there this
season. The CMH Late Model Challenge is a $10,000 to win event
cosanctioned by the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series. The MLRA stars will
battle head to head with the likes of Scott Bloomquist, Steve Casebolt,
and Earl Pearson Jr. just to name a few. It's definitely a show you won't
want to miss. Gates open at 5 p.m withHot Laps to begin around 7 p.m, and
racing to follow. Adults (16 and up) are $25, Seniors (62 and up) are $20,
Youth (6 to 15) are just $5, Kids (5 and under) are admitted FREE to the
speedway for this special event. A Family Pass is also available for $50.
Pit Passes are $35. The Lucas Oil Speedway is located 5 Blocks south of US
Highway 54, on State Highway 83 in Wheatland, MO. Click
www.LucasOilSpeedway.com for more information and detailed
directions. The Pitt's Homes A-Mods will also be in action at the Lucas
Oil Speedway in Wheatland, MO.
Al Purkey continues to lead the MLRA season long points standings but
Defending Champion John Anderson has closed to within 10 points of Purkey
with his win last Saturday night at the 24 Raceway in Moberly. Alan Vaughn
continues to sit in the third spot just 28 behind Purkey and only 18
behind Anderson as Vaughn had a runner up finish to Anderson last weekend.
Omaha, Nebraska's Joe Kosiski continues to have consistent runs near the
top-5 every week and maintains the fourth spot in the points standings.
Adrian, Missouri's David Turner rounds out the Top-5 with 400 points, just
68 behind the leader. Jason Bodenhamer, Denny Woodworth, Eric Turner,
Bryant Goldsmith, and Bill Koons sit sixth through tenth respectively.
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The O'Reilly MLRA
(Midwest Latemodel Racing Association) presented by Lucas Oil sanctions
regional Super Dirt Late Model touring series events in Missouri, Kansas,
Nebraska, Iowa, and even one in South Dakota.
For all the latest news and information on the
O'Reilly MLRA please visit us on the web at www.MLRAracing.com or
by calling the series office at (816) 650-5063 or (816) 305-6572.
The O'Reilly MLRA would like to thank the
sponsors of the 2009 Thunder Tour including
O'Reilly Auto Parts,
Midwest Walnut,
Lucas Oil Products,
Tompkins Industries,
Hoosier Race Tires,
Lucas Cattle Company,
Hatfield Racing Engines,
Country Mart,
Larry Shaw Race Cars,
AFCO Racing Products,
GRT Race Cars,
The Driveline Shop,
Taylor Cable Products,
Sunoco Race Fuels, Bodee's Race Bodies,
Outpace Racing Products,
Duralite Racing Wheels,
Impact Signs and Lighting,
Rod End Supply,
Racing Optics,
Schoenfeld Headers,
Kluhsman Racing Components,
Performance Bodies,
ATL Fuel Cells,
Bilstein Shocks,
BSB Manufacturing,
Tanner Racing Products by MB
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John Anderson Claims MLRA Feature Win at The 24 Raceway in Moberly,
Missouri
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Moberly, MO (July 11th, 2009)-Omaha, Nebraska's John Anderson took the
lead on lap #3 and never looked back as he claimed the Oscar White
Memorial Feature win at the 24 Raceway in Moberly, Missouri on Saturday
night, July 11th. The win was Anderson's second O'Reilly MLRA Presented by
Lucas Oil Products Feature win of the 2009 season. Alan Vaughn held on for
second with Tommy Elston in third. Anderson 's MasterSbilt chassis is
powered by a Jay Dickens Racing Engine with sponsorship support from Shop
Quik Convenience Stores, Turbo Car Wash, Sunoco Racing Fuel, MarCorp
Electric, REM Plastic Racing Products, and F.A.I.T.H. (Friends are in the
House Youth Team)
Mark Voigt and Alan Vaughn led the field to the green flag and the action
was fast and furious from the get go as the top 3 battled for position
with Anderson slipping into the lead on the third lap. The race remained
green for the first 18 laps until the caution flag waved for the 29h of
Jeremiah Hurst who retired for the evening with a blown engine. The green
flag waved again with 22 laps now to go in the 40 lap Main Event with
Anderson still leading the way. The second of only three cautions waved
again on lap 21 as the leading MLRA Rookie of the Year candidate, Jeremy
Kelley found himself in the wall thus ending his night.
As the laps unfolded it was all Anderson as he took the checkered flag
ahead of 5-Time MLRA Champion Alan Vaughn. Keokuk, Iowa's Tommy Elston
took the third spot after working his way up from his eighth starting
spot. A pair of Illinois' drivers rounded out the Top-5 as Quincy's Mark Burgtorf
was fourth with Marine, Illinois' Mark Voigt in fifth. Rickey Frankel had
an impressive run charging from his 13th starting spot to take sixth with
Nick Ingalls in the seventh spot. The remainder of the Top-10 included Joe
Kosiski, Bryant Goldsmith, and Brantlee Gotschall.
The O'Reilly MLRA Presented by Lucas Oil Products will be back in
action on Friday night, July 17th at the US 36 Raceway in Osborn, Missouri
with Sport Mods and A-Mods also in action. Visit
www.US36Raceway.com for details. Then on Saturday night, July 18th,
the O'Reilly MLRA will be at the Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, Missouri
for the $10,000 to win CMH Late Model Challenge. This is a Co-Sanctioned
event with the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series. The Pitt's Homes
A-Modifieds will also be in action. Click
www.LucasOilSpeedway.com for details.
Heat Race Winners included Joe Kosiski, Mark Voigt, Mark Burgtorf, and Brantlee Gotschall
Consolation Race Winners included Denny Woodworth
Complete and Updated Season Points Standing will be available shortly at
www.MLRARacing.com.
Race Notes: 30 Cars were in attendence. Anderson Collected $3,000 for
his win. The 40 Lap Feature was slowed by 3 cautions with all but 2
cars remaining on the lead lap at the finish.
Lucas Oil A-Feature Results-40 Laps
1. John Anderson (Omaha, NE), 2. Alan Vaughn (Belton, MO), 3. Tommy
Elston (Keokuk, IA), 4. Mark Burgtorf (Quincy, IL), 5. Mark Voigt
(Marine, IL), 6. Ricky Frankel (Quincy, IL), 7. Chris Smyser
(Lancaster, MO), 8. Joe Kosiski (Omaha, NE), 9. Bryant Goldsmith
(Corning, IA), 10. Brantlee Gotschall (Nevada, MO), 11. Jason
Bodenhamer (Centerview, MO), 12. Al Purkey (Coffeyville, KS), 13.
Denny Woodworth (Mendon, IL), 14. David Turner (Adrian, MO), 15. Sam
Harroun (West Liberty, IA), 16. Larry Clawson (N Kansas City, MO), 17.
Brett Wood (Warrensburg, MO), 18. Matt Johnson (Archie, MO), 19. Bill
Koons (Omaha, NE), 20. Skip Frey, 21. Jeremy Kelley (Walnut Grove,
MO), 22. Jeremiah Hurst (Dubuque, IA)
Tompkins Industries Consolation Race Results
1. Denny Woodworth (Mendon, IL), 2. Matt Johnson (Archie, MO), 3. Larry
Clawson (N Kansas City, MO), 4. David Turner (Adrian, MO), 5. Bill Koons
(Omaha, NE), 6. David Barker (Kingsville, MO), 7. Robby Warner (Quincy,
IL), 8. Nick Ingalls (Quincy, IL), 9. Brett Wood (Warrensburg, MO), 10.
Richard Weber (Kirksville, MO), 11. Zachary Goulden (Gladstone, MO), 12.
Aaron Seabaugh (Freeman, MO), 13. Shad Badder (Oak Grove, MO), 14. Corey
Zeitner (Bellevue, NE)
Sunoco Race Fuels Heat Race #1 Results
1. Joe Kosiski (Omaha, NE), 2. Chris Smyser (Lancaster, MO), 3. Bryant
Goldsmith (Corning, IA), 4. Jeremiah Hurst (Dubuque, IA), 5. Al Purkey
(Coffeyville, KS), 6. David Turner (Adrian, MO), 7. Bill Koons (Omaha,
NE), 8. Corey Zeitner (Bellevue, NE)
Hoosier Race Tires Heat Race #2 Results
1. Mark Voigt (Marine, IL), 2. Tommy Elston (Keokuk, IA), 3. Sam Harroun
(West Liberty, IA), 4. Ricky Frankel (Quincy, IL), 5. Shad Badder (Oak
Grove, MO), 6. David Barker (Kingsville, MO), 7. Robby Warner (Quincy,
IL), 8. Zachary Goulden (Gladstone, MO)
Country Mart Heat Race #3 Results
1. Mark Burgtorf (Quincy, IL), 2. John Anderson (Omaha, NE), 3.
Jason Bodenhamer (Centerview, MO), 4. Skip Frey, 5. Matt Johnson
(Archie, MO), 6. Brett Wood (Warrensburg, MO), 7. Nick Ingalls
(Quincy, IL)
Power Train Industries Heat Race #4 Results
1. Brantlee Gotschall (Nevada, MO), 2. Alan Vaughn (Belton, MO), 3.
Jeremy Kelley (Walnut Grove, MO), 4. Larry Clawson (N Kansas City,
MO), 5. Denny Woodworth (Mendon, IL), 6. Aaron Seabaugh (Freeman,
MO), 7. Richard Weber (Kirksville, MO)
Contingency Awards
Tanner Racing Products by MB-Bill Koons
Performance Bodies Nosepiece Award-Ricky Frankel
BSB Manufacturing Product Certificate-Jeremy Kelley
KRC Product Award-Brett Wood
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The O'Reilly MLRA
(Midwest Latemodel Racing Association) presented by Lucas Oil sanctions
regional Super Dirt Late Model touring series events in Missouri, Kansas,
Nebraska, Iowa, and even one in South Dakota.
For all the latest news and information on the
O'Reilly MLRA please visit us on the web at www.MLRAracing.com or
by calling the series office at (816) 650-5063 or (816) 305-6572.
The O'Reilly MLRA would like to thank the
sponsors of the 2009 Thunder Tour including
O'Reilly Auto Parts,
Midwest Walnut,
Lucas Oil Products,
Tompkins Industries,
Hoosier Race Tires,
Lucas Cattle Company,
Hatfield Racing Engines,
Country Mart,
Larry Shaw Race Cars,
AFCO Racing Products,
GRT Race Cars,
The Driveline Shop,
Taylor Cable Products,
Sunoco Race Fuels, Bodee's Race Bodies,
Outpace Racing Products,
Duralite Racing Wheels,
Impact Signs and Lighting,
Rod End Supply,
Racing Optics,
Schoenfeld Headers,
Kluhsman Racing Components,
Performance Bodies,
ATL Fuel Cells,
Bilstein Shocks,
BSB Manufacturing,
Tanner Racing Products by MB
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Final Two Nights of the O'Reilly MLRA Freedom Tour Rescheduled for July
24th-25th, 2009
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Buckner, MO (July 9th, 2009)-Officials with The O'Reilly MLRA Presented by
Lucas Products are pleased to announce that the final two nights of the
Freedom Tour, originally scheduled to be run over the Independence Day
Weekend will be made up on July 24th and 25th, 2009. Both shows were
previously postponed due to rain. The Park Jefferson Speedway in
Jefferson, South Dakota will host the MLRA for a $4,000 to win show on
Friday night July 24th, while the Adams County Speedway in Corning, Iowa
will host the top dirt late model drivers in the Midwest for a $3,000 to
win main event on Saturday night, July 25th. The previously announced
point fund for the three races dating back to the July 2nd stop at I-80
Speedway will still be in effect. The O'Reilly NCRA will also be running
both nights with the MLRA. Be sure to visit
www.MLRAracing.com for details.
The O'Reilly MLRA makes it's first ever visit to the Park Jefferson
Speedway in Jefferson, South Dakota for The Patrick M. Pinney "Best of the
Midwest 40". 360 Mods and Hornets will run as support classes to the Late
Models. Gates are set to open at 5:00pm with racing scheduled to get
underway at 7:30pm. The Park Jefferson Speedway is located in Southeastern
South Dakota, immediately north of the point where South Dakota, Iowa and
Nebraska meet. This NASCAR 4/10ths mile oval hosts drivers from Iowa,
Minnesota, Nebraska, South Dakota and neighboring states. For track
information you may contact (605) 966-5517 on Race Day or the Office (712)
274-6324 on Weekdays. For specific event information and detailed
directions to the facility please visit
www.ParkJeffersonSpeedway.com.
The Independence Day Spectacular at The Adams County Speedway in Corning,
Iowa will run as previously scheduled, as the O'Reilly MLRA drivers battle
it out for the $3,000 winner's share of the loot. Hobby Stocks, Pro
Streets, and Modifieds will run in support of the MLRA. The Adams County
Fair and Racing Association fireworks spectacular will still follow after
the races. Pit gates open at 4:30pm, with grandstand gates set to open at
5:00pm, and racing scheduled to get underway at 7:00pm. The Adams County
Speedway is located at the Adams County Fairgrounds, 1 mile north of
Highway 34 on Highway 148, then east on 12th St. For track information,
please contact (641) 322-4184 on race days or call the Office at (712)
370-1739 Mon-Fri. For specific event information and detailed directions,
please visit
www.acspeedway.com.
As an added bonus, Patrick M. Pinney Contractors and Lucas Oil Products have teamed up to offer a special 3-day point fund for the Freedom Tour. The Top Points earner for the three day swing will receive a $1,000 bonus. Second place will receive $800, Third will receive an extra $500 with fourth and fifth receiving $400 and $300 respectively. The O'Reilly MLRA has also announced Five Additional $300 bonuses to anyone that doesn't make the feature at either I-80 Speedway or Park Jefferson Speedway. To be eligible for the bonus, the driver must attempt both races. |
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The O'Reilly MLRA
(Midwest Latemodel Racing Association) presented by Lucas Oil sanctions
regional Super Dirt Late Model touring series events in Missouri, Kansas,
Nebraska, Iowa, and even one in South Dakota.
For all the latest news and information on the
O'Reilly MLRA please visit us on the web at www.MLRAracing.com or
by calling the series office at (816) 650-5063 or (816) 305-6572.
The O'Reilly MLRA would like to thank the
sponsors of the 2009 Thunder Tour including
O'Reilly Auto Parts,
Midwest Walnut,
Lucas Oil Products,
Tompkins Industries,
Hoosier Race Tires,
Lucas Cattle Company,
Hatfield Racing Engines,
Country Mart,
Larry Shaw Race Cars,
AFCO Racing Products,
GRT Race Cars,
The Driveline Shop,
Taylor Cable Products,
Sunoco Race Fuels, Bodee's Race Bodies,
Outpace Racing Products,
Duralite Racing Wheels,
Impact Signs and Lighting,
Rod End Supply,
Racing Optics,
Schoenfeld Headers,
Kluhsman Racing Components,
Performance Bodies,
ATL Fuel Cells,
Bilstein Shocks,
BSB Manufacturing,
Tanner Racing Products by MB
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The O"Reilly MLRA Presented by Lucas Oil Products
Heads to the Nevada Speedway this Saturday, June 13th!
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Buckner, MO (June 10th, 2009)-Coming off a thrilling 40 lap green white
checkered affair at Lucas Oil Speedway last weekend, the O'Reilly MLRA
Presented by Lucas Oil Products sets
 it's
sights on the Nevada Speedway bullring in Nevada, Missouri this Saturday,
June 13th. The Annual
Bushwacker Days in Nevada also takes place June 10th-13th. Bring the
whole family out for some some great Live Music, Carnival rides, Historic
Reenactments and the Best Super Dirt Late Model Racing in the Midwest!
Gates open at 5:30 this Saturday night with Hot Laps at 7:00pm and racing
scheduled to get underway at 7:30. Adult General admission is just $15.00
with kids (6-11) just $4.00. Kids 5 and under are admitted free to the
speedway. Factory Stocks and Modifieds will also be in action.
The Nevada Speedway is located just off US Highway 71. Take the Camp Clark
Exit, Go West to 1st Stop Light, Turn South on Barrett, Go 1/2 mile to
Main Gate. For information about this race or any races at the Nevada
Speedway please visit their website at
www.NevadaSpeedway.net or call (417) 667-7919 in the evenings, (417)
667-8507 during the day at the Shop or (417) 667-5859 the Day of Race.
Coffeville, Kansas' Al Purkey continues to lead the MLRA season long
points standings with a narrow 24 point lead over Alan Vaughn. John
Anderson sits in the third spot only 4 points behind Vaughn with Mendon,
Illinois' Denny Woodworth occupying the fourth spot. Long time MLRA
campaigner and Adrian, Missouri resident David Turner rounds out the Top-5
with 236 points.
Dirt Late Model Hall of Famer Joe Kosiski slipped back to the sixth spot
this week with Jeremy Payne and Eric Turner now tied for seventh, both
with 222 markers. Mike Collins occupies the ninth spot and Terry Phillips
jumped from 16th to tenth with his win last weekend at Lucas Oil Speedway.
Click
Here for complete and updated MLRA Points Standings.
The O'Reilly MLRA will take a two-week hiatus after this weekend as they prepare for the huge Independence Day "Freedom Tour". The Tour will kick off on Thursday night July 2nd at the I-80 Speedway in Greenwood, Nebraska. The Park Jefferson Speedway in Park Jefferson, South Dakota will welcome the O'Reilly MLRA for the first time on Friday night, July 3rd. The "Freedom Tour" will wrap up with a huge Independence Day show at the Adams County Speedway in Corning, Iowa on Saturday night, July 4th. Make your plans now to attend all three events and celebrate the Independence Day Holiday with the O'Reilly MLRA! |
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The O'Reilly MLRA
(Midwest Latemodel Racing Association) presented by Lucas Oil sanctions
regional Super Dirt Late Model touring series events in Missouri, Kansas,
Nebraska, Iowa, and even one in South Dakota.
For all the latest news and information on the
O'Reilly MLRA please visit us on the web at www.MLRAracing.com or
by calling the series office at (816) 650-5063 or (816) 305-6572.
The O'Reilly MLRA would like to thank the
sponsors of the 2009 Thunder Tour including
O'Reilly Auto Parts,
Midwest Walnut,
Lucas Oil Products,
Tompkins Industries,
Hoosier Race Tires,
Lucas Cattle Company,
Hatfield Racing Engines,
Country Mart,
Larry Shaw Race Cars,
AFCO Racing Products,
GRT Race Cars,
The Driveline Shop,
Taylor Cable Products,
Sunoco Race Fuels, Bodee's Race Bodies,
Outpace Racing Products,
Duralite Racing Wheels,
Impact Signs and Lighting,
Rod End Supply,
Racing Optics,
Schoenfeld Headers,
Kluhsman Racing Components,
Performance Bodies,
ATL Fuel Cells,
Bilstein Shocks,
BSB Manufacturing,
Tanner Racing Products by MB
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Independence Day Weekend Schedule Changes for The O"Reilly MLRA Presented
by Lucas Oil Products
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Buckner, MO (May 23rd, 2009)-Officials with The O'Reilly MLRA Presented by
Lucas Oil Products have announced the following schedule change for the
Independence Day Holiday Weekend. The O'Reilly MLRA Super Latemodels will
be in action at
I-80 Speedway in Greenwood, Nebraska as originally scheduled for a
$3,000 to win show on Thursday night, July 2nd. The following night, July
3rd, will now see the race teams move to
Park Jefferson Speedway in Park Jefferson, South Dakota for the
Patrick M. Pinney Contractors Best of the Midwest 40 lap $4,000 to win
main event. If that isn't enough, we will top off the weekend with another
$3,000 to win race at
Adams County Speedway in Corning, Iowa on July 4th.
This will be the first visit ever to the Park Jefferson Speedway by The
O'Reilly MLRA. "This will save about 250 miles of driving for both drivers
and fans alike", stated MLRA Promoter Harriett Chancellor. "We just felt
like this was a win-win situation for all involved. This gives us a chance
to visit the beautiful Park Jefferson Speedway for the first time and
gives the 24 Raceway in Moberly a new date that works well for all of
us."
The race originally scheduled for July 3rd at
24 Raceway in Moberly, Missouri has been moved to July 11th, 2009.
Another race at 24 Raceway has also been scheduled for August 15th. Please
continue to watch
www.mlraracing.com for details.
As a reminder, The O'Reilly MLRA Presented by Lucas Oil Products will be
in action this Sunday night, May 24th for the Annual Alphabet Soup Race at
I-80 Speedway in Greenwood, Nebraska. The event features The Midwest Late
Model Racing Association (MLRA) running head to head with The World Dirt
Racing League (WDRL), and the National Championship Racing Association (NCRA).
The gates open this Sunday night at 4:00pm with racing scheduled to
start at 5:55pm. Adult General admission is $20. Pit passes are $30. IMCA
Modifieds and IMCA Sport Compacts will also be racing this Sunday night.
The I-80 Speedway is located off I-80 at exit 420 between Omaha and
Lincoln and is part of the Nebraska Raceway Park complex, which also
includes the Little Sunset Speedway go-kart track and Soaring Edge
Motocross Park. For track information contact the Omaha general office
during normal business hours Monday-Friday, 9am-4pm at (402) 342-3453 or
the track phone on race days at (402) 944-2233. For detailed
information and directions to the I-80 Speedway in Greenwood, Nebraska,
please click
www.neracewaypark.com.
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Annual Alphabet Soup Race at I-80 Speedway up Next for The O"Reilly MLRA
Presented by Lucas Oil Products
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Buckner, MO (May 19th, 2009)-The O'Reilly MLRA Presented by Lucas Oil
Products returns to
action this Sunday night, May 24th for the Annual Alphabet Soup Race at
I-80 Speedway in Greenwood, Nebraska. The event features The Midwest Late
Model Racing Association (MLRA) running head to head with The World Dirt
Racing League (WDRL), and the National Championship Racing Association (NCRA).
The gates open this Sunday night at 4:00pm with racing scheduled to
start at 5:55pm. Adult General admission is $20. Pit passes are $30. IMCA
Modifieds and IMCA Sport Compacts will also be racing this Sunday night.
The I-80 Speedway is located off I-80 at exit 420 between Omaha and
Lincoln and is part of the Nebraska Raceway Park complex, which also
includes the Little Sunset Speedway go-kart track and Soaring Edge
Motocross Park. For track information contact the Omaha general office
during normal business hours Monday-Friday, 9am-4pm at (402) 342-3453 or
the track phone on race days at (402) 944-2233. For detailed
information and directions to the I-80 Speedway in Greenwood, Nebraska,
please click
www.neracewaypark.com.
Veteran Al Purkey driving a Bill Koon's owned Rocket and Late Model
newcomer Eric Turner in a Steve Rushin owned GRT sit atop the MLRA
Season Points standings tied for the lead after three races, each with
163 markers. Jeremy Payne, winner of the first Lucas Oil Speedway race
sits in the third spot just 10 points back of the leaders. A pair
of veterans sit tied for the fourth spot as Belton, Missouri's
Alan Vaughn and Iowa's Mike Collins both sit with 149 points.
Defending Series Champion John Anderson driving Greg Junghans 2k sits in
the 6th spot tied with fellow Cornhusker and Dirt Late Model Hall of
Famer Joe Kosiski at 135 points each. Mendon, Illinois' Denny Woodworth
sits in the 8th spot just one point ahead of last season's Championship
runner up David Turner. Turner debuted a brand new Rocket recently and
going to be a threat to win everywhere he goes. Rounding out the Top 10
is the all time win leader in the MLRA, Terry Phillips. Phillips also
captured the recent Jack Vaughn Memorial at the Adrian Speedway on April
25th.
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Brian Birkhofer Wins Third Annual
SuperClean Diamond Nationals at Lucas Oil Speedway Winning $30,000
Report provided by James Essex and Lucas
Oil Late Model Dirt Series PR
WHEATLAND, MO (May 9, 2009) - For the second time in three years, Brian Birkhofer was the winner of the SuperClean Diamond Nationals on Saturday Night at Lucas Oil Speedway. Birkhofer took the lead on the fifth lap and never looked back in taking the $30,000 first place prize money. The event was co-sanctioned by the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series and O'Reilly MLRA Late Model Series. Dale McDowell, who went to a backup car and started 29th, managed to finish second followed by 27th starting Billy Moyer finishing third. Jimmy Mars who started 12th finished fourth and Steve Casebolt crossed the line in fifth place. Defending race winner Shannon Babb and David Breazeale started on the front row of the 75-lap event with Babb taking the lead on the opening lap. The race began with two green flag laps until a multi-car wreck in turn four eliminated Terry Casey and James Ward who were among the victims as their nights came to an end with only two laps in the books. On the restart Babb held the top spot with Birkhofer running in second after he had started in third. Brad Neat and Breazeale would go two-wide for third with Casebolt running fifth. Birkhofer then challenged Babb for the lead, overhauling him on lap five to take away the top spot. The two crossed the start-finish line side-by-side for lap six with Birkhofer officially scored the race leader. Neat then made a move coming off of turn two on Babb, but the two made contact with Babb suffering left front suspension damage. He also brushed the backstretch wall as Babb lost several spots in the running order. Babb brought out the second caution of race as he stopped on the track with eight laps in the books. On the restart, Birkhofer lead the field to the green with Neat in second followed by Earl Pearson Jr., Casebolt, and Wendell Wallace who made his first appearance in the top five. Birkhofer was now setting a blistering pace as he started to pick up the tail end of the field by lap 12; starting to put lapped cars between himself and Neat. Will Vaught moved into the top five, dislodging Wallace from the fifth spot. Birkhofer continued to build his lead in traffic over Neat and Pearson. By the 20th circuit he had several lapped cars as a cushion from Pearson who was starting to give Neat a battle for second. With 25 laps scored, it was still Birkhofer holding a good size lead over Neat, Pearson, Casebolt and Vaught. The top five remained the same until Mars closed the gap on the frontrunners, nabbing the fifth spot by lap 29 just as caution came out for a stopped Wallace in turn number four. On the Delaware double-file restart, Birkhofer held the lead with Pearson and Neat racing side-by-side for two laps with; Neat finally relinquishing the second position to Pearson. Birkhofer built a huge lead on the restart, opening up a several-car-length lead as the cars neared the half-way mark of the event. A four-car battle ensued for second between Pearson, Neat, Casebolt, and Mars. Mars moved by Casebolt to take fourth as he was on the move a lap later passing Neat for third. With 30 laps to go, Birkhofer was on cruise control dominating the race as he built what appeared to be an insurmountable lead over the field. With 51 laps complete Scott James, who was the last car on the lead lap suffered a flat tire bringing out caution number four. The action was short this time; with only two more green flag laps before the fifth and final caution for Will Vaught, who did a 360 in the middle of the backstretch after receiving contact from another car, ending his night. On the final restart, Birkhofer made quick work of the final 17 laps as he quickly established a significant lead over Mars who took the second spot on the restart with Casebolt, McDowell and Moyer in the hunt for a top five finish. Both McDowell and Moyer had gone to backup cars for the race and towards the end they were hoping for a caution so they could have had a chance at Birkhofer. Mars held onto second place until McDowell overtook him with less than five laps remaining in the race. Moyer then took his turn, passing Mars for the third position a lap later. Birkhofer then went on to pick-up his second SuperClean Diamond Nationals in three years as he went on for a convincing win becoming the ninth different Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series winner in eleven races this season. In the Sunoco Race Fuels Road to Wheatland Victory Lane, Birkhofer was in victory for the third time in his career at Lucas Oil Speedway backing up his Diamond Nationals win in 2007. "I don't know what is about this place, but we've won a lot of money here, I want to thank Forrest Lucas, all the Lucas Oil officials and everyone involved here, it's great place to race and I'm just tickled to death to win this race again," said the 37-year old as the fans gathered in victory lane. "Hats off to the track crew, after the rain yesterday they did a good job, there was a soft spot in one, they tried their best to work on it and it turned out to be a good race, the MB Custom Chassis and the Pro Power Engine is just performing flawlessly right now, we are looking forward to having a really good year." Birkhofer, the defending Dirt Track World Championship winner has sponsorship from J&J Steel, Daufeldt Transport, Etchenberger Trucking, S&S Concrete, 34Raceway.com, Port City Racing, Asi Racewear, Integra Racing Shocks, McDonald's of the Quad Cities, Baileigh Industrial, Hoosier Racing Tires and VP Racing Fuels. McDowell was pleased with his performance after going to a back-up Warrior Car. "I really needed a yellow there at the end, our luck hopefully is changing for the better, this is our first time here, what a great facility, the Lucas Oil Series is so tough when you have people like Bloomquist and Moyer taking provisionals, you know its tough, we look forward to coming back here in July," said the driver of the Clint Bowyer Racing/Chevrolet/Warrior Impala SS. Moyer went to a back-up Moyer Victory Circle Car and was happy to finish third. "The car ran really well early on and then got even better as the race wore on, just like Dale said we both need a caution, but I don't think either of us had anything for Brian, he was that strong tonight, so congratulations to him for a great run," said the driver of the Banner Valley Hauling/Clements Racing Engines #21. Mars was fourth in the Deppe Enterprises/Pro Power Engines/MB Custom Malibu with Casebolt having a solid finish placing fifth in his Dixie Chopper/Cornett Racing Engines/Rocket GTO. Completing the top ten were Earl Pearson Jr., Scott Bloomquist, Scott James, Brian Shirley and Brad Neat. In preliminary action Will Vaught set fast time among the 76 entrants on hand for the event. Heat race winners were Shannon Babb, Brian Birkhofer, Brad Neat, David Breazeale, Steve Casebolt and Terry Casey. The B-mains went to Dale McDowell and Bart Hartman. The next Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series events will take place on Friday Night, May 15th and the Paducah International Raceway in Paducah, KY and Saturday Night, May 16th at La Salle Speedway in La Salle, IL. Both shows will pay $10,000 to win. To find out more about the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, log on to www.lucasdirt.com or call the series office at (951) 532-2503. Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Race Summary Saturday Night, May 9, 2009 Lucas Oil Speedway - Wheatland, MO PRC Fast Time: Will Vaught/14.905 seconds Hawk Brake First Heat (15 Laps-Top 3 Advance): Shannon Babb, Will Vaught, John Blankenship, Ray Moore, Chad Mahder, John Mason, Jeep VanWormer, Rylan Long, Larry Clawson, Jeremy Kelley, Davey Johnson, Josh McGuire, Scott Bloomquist - DNS Hawk Brake Second Heat (15 Laps-Top 3 Advance): Brian Birkhofer, Matt Miller, James Ward, Dale McDowell, John Anderson, Billy Moyer, Rickey Frankel, Don O'Neal, David Turner, Aaron Seabaugh, Jason Sivils, Todd Morrow, Brent Kreke - DNS AFCO Racing Products Third Heat (15 Laps-Top 3 Advance): Brad Neat, Kevin Cole, Eric Jacobsen, Terry Phillips, Clint Smith, Chris Simpson, Chad Simpson, Ricky Weiss, Justin Wells, Matt Johnson, Tyler Reddick, Wesley Briggs, Zachary Goulden Tiger Rear Ends Fourth Heat (15 Laps-Top 3 Advance): David Breazeale, Wendell Wallace, Ray Cook, Alan Vaughn, Jack Sullivan, Al Purkey, Bill Frye, Eric Turner, PJ Haskins, Mike Collins, Steve Rushin, Kelly Boen - DNS, Joe Kosiski - DNS AFCO Racing Products Fifth Heat (15 Laps-Top 3 Advance): Steve Casebolt, Earl Pearson, Jr., Freddy Smith, Brian Shirley, Bart Hartman, Scott James, Brandon McCormick, Bill Koons, Jason Bodenhamer, Brett Wood, Jeremy Payne, Larry Jones AFCO Racing Products Sixth Heat (15 Laps-Top 3 Advance): Terry Casey, Jimmy Mars, Jimmy Owens, Dan Schlieper, Denny Woodworth, Tony Jackson, Jr., Shawn Harker, Andrew McKay, Shad Badder, Jeremy Grady, Daniel Eckhoff, Michael Walker Mason Racin' Rebel Shock Dyno First B-Main (15 Laps- Top 3 Advance): Dale McDowell, Ray Moore, Chad Mahder, Clint Smith, John Anderson, Chris Simpson, Billy Moyer, Chad Simpson, Terry Phillips, Jeep VanWormer, Don O'Neal, David Turner, John Mason, Tyler Reddick, Rickey Frankel, Jeremy Kelley, Rylan Long, Larry Clawson, Matt Johnson, Aaron Seabaugh, Wesley Briggs, Jason Sivils, Josh McGuire, Justin Wells, Scott Bloomquist, Zachary Goulden, Ricky Weiss - DNS, Davey Johnson - DNS, Todd Morrow - DNS, Brent Kreke - DNS Wiles Drive Shafts Second B-Main (15 Laps- Top 3 Advance): Bart Hartman, Brian Shirley, Alan Vaughn, Denny Woodworth, Jack Sullivan, Al Purkey, Dan Schlieper, Bill Frye, Brandon McCormick, Tony Jackson, Jr., Michael Walker, Shawn Harker, Bill Koons, Mike Collins, Eric Turner, Scott James, Jason Bodenhamer, Jeremy Grady, Andrew McKay, Shad Badder, Brett Wood, PJ Haskins, Larry Jones, Jeremy Payne, Daniel Eckhoff, Steve Rushin - DNS, Kelly Boen - DNS, Joe Kosiski - DNS 33rd Annual Dart Winternationals Night 6 Feature Finish (75 Laps): Brian Birkhofer, Dale McDowell, Billy Moyer, Jimmy Mars, Steve Casebolt, Earl Pearson, Jr., Scott Bloomquist, Scott James, Brian Shirley, Brad Neat, John Blankenship, Jimmy Owens, Bart Hartman, Kevin Cole, Eric Jacobsen, Freddy Smith, Eric Turner, Ray Cook, Ray Moore, David Breazeale, Will Vaught, Alan Vaughn, Matt Miller, Wendell Wallace, Chad Mahder, Al Purkey Finish (Start) Car Number Driver Name
Scott Bloomquist (Mooresburg, TN) 1245 Billy Moyer (Batesville, AR) 1185 Earl Pearson, Jr. (Jacksonville, FL) 1185 Dale McDowell (Chickmauga, GA) 1135 Scott James (Lawrenceburg, IN) 1105 Jimmy Owens (Newport, TN) 1100 Ray Cook (Brasstown, NC) 1070 Steve Casebolt (Richmond, IN) 1065 Josh McGuire (Grayson, KY) 980 Don O'Neal (Martinsville, IN) 955 Jeep VanWormer (Pinconnig, MI) 935 John Blankenship (Williamson, WV) 855 David Breazeale (Four Corners, MS) 815 Michael Walker (Franklin, TN) 620
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2009 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt
Series Sponsors
ASI Racewear - "The Official Merchandise Vendor" of the Lucas Oil Late
Model Dirt Series
Dixie Chopper - "The Official Mower" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt
Series
E3 Spark Plugs - "The Official Spark Plug" of the Lucas Oil Late Model
Dirt Series
General Tire - "The Official Tire" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt
Series
Hoosier Tire - "The Official Race Tire" of the Lucas Oil Late Model
Dirt Series
K&N Filters - "The Official Filter" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt
Series
Lucas Oil Products - "The Official Oil" of the Lucas Oil Late Model
Dirt Series
R&L Carrier - "The Official Carrier" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt
Series
Sunoco Race Fuels - "The Official Fuel" of the Lucas Oil Late Model
Dirt Series
SuperClean - "The Official Degreaser" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt
Series
2009 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include: 5150 Race
Trailers, Afco Racing Products, Allstar Performance, American Racer
Tire, Banshee Graphics, Bloomquist Race Cars, COMP Cams, Cornett Racing
Engines, Cruise with the Champions, Custom Race Engines, DART
Machinery, Dyers Top Rods, Envy Suspensions, Erson Cams/ PBM, GRT Race
Cars, Hawk Performance Brake Pads, Jay Dickens Racing Engines, JRI
Shocks/ Precision Suspensions, Larry Wallace Engines, Malcuit Racing
Engines, Mason Racin', Ohlins, Penske Shocks, Performance Rod & Customs,
Pro Power Racing, Quarter Master, Rhyne Competition Engines, Rick
Schwallie Photography, Rocket Chassis, Tiger Rearends, Vic Hill Racing
Engines, Victory Circle Chassis, Warrior Race Cars, WD Enterprises,
Wiles Driveshafts, and Wrisco Aluminum. James Essex, Public Relations Coordinator, [email protected] |
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Diamond Nationals at Lucas Oil Speedway Reduced to a One-Night Show Due to
Heavy Rains
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Wheatland, MO (May 8th, 2009)-Heavy rains, strong winds, and power outages
on Friday morning have forced the cancellation of Day One of the 3rd
Annual SuperClean Diamond Nationals at the Lucas Oil Speedway in
Wheatland, Missouri. This $30,000 to win Nationally Televised event will
now be run in it's entirety on Saturday, May 9th, weather permitting.
Please continue to watch
www.mlraracing.com or www.LucasOilSpeedway.com
for updates.
Tentative Schedule for Saturday, May 9th:
 Spectator Gates open at 3:00 p.m. Pits Open at 2:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Start Time Late Model Hot Laps "A" Mod Hot Lap "A" Mod Qualifying (Only One "A" Mod Show This Evening) Late Model Qualifying
"A" Modified "B" Features
Late Model Heats Late Model "B" Features Late Model Main Event "A" Mod Main Event
Approximately 50 drivers took to the three-eighths mile dirt at Lucas Oil
Speedway on Thursday night in preparation for this weekend's SuperClean
Diamond Nationals at Lucas Oil Speedway.
The event is co-sanctioned by the O'Reilly MLRA Presented by Lucas Oil Products and the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series. |
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The O'Reilly MLRA
(Midwest Latemodel Racing Association) presented by Lucas Oil sanctions
regional Super Dirt Late Model touring series events in Missouri, Kansas,
Nebraska, and Iowa.
For all the latest news and information on the
O'Reilly MLRA please visit us on the web at www.MLRAracing.com or
by calling the series office at (816) 650-5063 or (816) 305-6572.
The O'Reilly MLRA would like to thank the
sponsors of the 2009 Thunder Tour including
O'Reilly Auto Parts,
Midwest Walnut,
Lucas Oil Products,
Tompkins Industries,
Country Mart,
Hoosier Race Tires,
Lucas Cattle Company,
Hatfield Racing Engines,
Larry Shaw Race Cars,
Afco,
GRT Race Cars,
The Driveline Shop,
Taylor Cable Products,
Sunoco Race Fuels,
Weld Wheels, Bodee's Race Bodies,
Outpace Racing Products,
Duralite Racing Wheels,
Impact Signs and Lighting,
Rod End Supply,
Racing Optics,
Schoenfeld Headers,
Kluhsman Racing Components,
Performance Bodies,
ATL Fuel Cells,
Bilstein Shocks,
BSB Manufacturing,
Tanner Racing Products by MB
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action this Saturday night, April 25th for the Jack Vaughn Memorial at
Glenn and Colleen Portzen's Adrian Speedway in Adrian, Missouri.
Adrian is traditionally one of the raciest little race tracks on the
tour and this Saturday night should be no exception.
