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Lucas Oil MLRA Event Scheduled for July 31st
at Nevada Speedway Canceled


 
Buckner, MO (July 7th, 2010) - Officials with the Lucas Oil MLRA and the Nevada Speedway have mutually agreed to remove the Lucas Oil MLRA event scheduled for July 31st at Nevada Speedway from the 2010 schedule. "With this being the Hendren's first year promoting the racetrack, both parties felt it wise to give them the opportunity to build on their program and go for it again in 2011". The complete 2010 Lucas Oil MLRA schedule can be found by clicking www.MLRAracing.com.
 
The Lucas Oil MLRA (Midwest Latemodel Racing Association) sanctions regional Super Dirt Late Model touring series events in Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Nebraska, and Iowa.
For all the latest news and information on the Lucas Oil 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.
 
Chad Simpson Out Duels Phillips to Score Adams County Win
 
Corning, IA (July 3rd, 2010) - Mount Vernon, Iowa's Chad Simpson led all 30 laps from his outside front row starting position to capture the $3,000 to win, 30 lap Lucas Oil MLRA Main Event at Adams County Speedway in Corning, Iowa on Saturday night. Terry Phillips out of Springfield, Missouri was gunning for his 100th Lucas Oil MLRA win on what would have been Larry Phillips 68th birthday but Phillips settled for second at the finish. Madison, Nebraska's Travis Dickes had a stellar run to score a Top-3 finish with Jason Utter out of Columbus Junction, Iowa in fourth and Henderson, Colorado's Kelly Boen starting fifth and finishing in fifth. The event was Tri-Sanctioned by the Lucas Oil MLRA, the O'Reilly NCRA, and the MARS Dirtcar Series.

Terry Phillips started the A-Main right where he left off last night. leading the field across the start finish line from his pole starting position with Mount Vernon, Iowa's Chad Simpson just to his outside but it was Simpson leading lap #1 by a nose over the #75. The front two put a straightaway on the field by lap #4 as Travis Dickes, Jason Utter, and Kelly Boen all battled for position behind the leaders.

The first caution flag of the night flew on lap #7 as Alan Vaughn slowed at the Top of Turn 4. On the restart Phillips chose the high line on the Delaware Double file style restart with Simpson out front by himself and the 21 of Dickes inside of Phillips. Simpson once again powered to a 10 car length lead over Phillips to lead lap #8 the the action was fast and furious throughout the pack with 23 cars still running. Marquette, Nebraska's Kyle Berck suffered problems retiring from competition on Lap #12 as the field remained under the green flag.

At the halfway point Simpson continued to lead but the margin began to shrink as Phillips started to close on the leader with Dickes, Utter, and Boen continuing in the Top-5. With 5 laps to go the Top-5 remained unchanged as the leaders worked their way through lap traffic during the long green flag run as Phillips got stuck behind the 33 of Gary Christian allowing Simpson to streak to the win. At the finish, it was Chad Simpson followed by Phillips, Travis Dickes, Jason Utter, and Kelly Boen.

Simpson's MasterSbilt Chassis is powered by a Pro Power Racing Engine with sponsorship support from Liebe Trucking, GATR Volvo GMC, Farm Bureau Financial Services, Five-Star Shop Services, Brown Brothers Enterprises, Simpson Farms, and Tom Hamer Trucking. The $3,000 to win Tri-Sanctioned Main Event was slowed by just one caution flag for Alan Vaughn. 41 Lucas MLRA Late Models Checked into the pits tonight.

Heat race winners included Chad Simpson, Travis Dickes, Matt Furman, Kelly Boen, and Terry Phillips. Jeremy Payne, Bryant Goldsmith, Kyle Berck, and Corey Zeitner each captured spots in the 24 car A-Main through their finishes in the B features. Lucas Oil MLRA Series provisionals were awarded to Joe Kosiski and Chris Spieker, MARS Provisionals were awarded to Eric Turner and Gary Christian, and NCRA Provisionals were awarded to Shawn Harker and Jason O'Brien.

 Al Purkey piloted the car normally driven by Al Humphries after mutually agreeing to split with car owner Bill Koons. Notables not making the race include John Hampel, Matt Johnson, Jerry Warner, J. D. Hubert, Leroy Johnson, Mike Wiarda, and Wylan Petrie. Missing from tonight's action were Chris Smyser, David Turner, and 2008 Lucas Oil MLRA Champion John Anderson. Complete and updated Lucas Oil MLRA Points standings will be available at www.mlraracing.com.

July 3rd Contingency Award Winners:
Performance Bodies Nosepiece Award- Matt Furman
KRC Product Certificate- Brad Looney
BSB Manufacturing Award- Bryant Goldsmith
Weld Wheels Certificate- Chris Spieker
Keizer Wheels Product Certificate- Evan Hubert
Out Pace Race Products Certificate- Dave Eckrich
Racing Optics Certificate- Al Purkey

Lucas Cattle A-Feature Results:
1. Chad Simpson (Mt Vernon, IA), 2. Terry Phillips (Springfield, MO), 3. Travis Dickes (Madison, NE), 4. Jason Utter (Columbus Junction, IA), 5. Kelly Boen (Henderson, CO), 6. Dave Eckrich (Oxford, IA), 7. Corey Zeitner (Bellevue, NE), 8. Matt Furman (Iowa City, IA), 9. Brad Looney (Republic, MO), 10. Evan Hubert (Cross Timbers, MO), 11. Al Purkey (Coffeyville, KS), 12. Chris Simpson (Oxford, IA), 13. Joe Kosiski (Omaha, NE), 14. Denny Eckrich (Tiffin, IA), 15. Chris Spieker (Massena, IA), 16. Jeremy Payne (Springfield, MO), 17. Jason O'Brien (Atlantic, IA), 18. Gary Christian (Broken Bow, OK), 19. Eric Turner (Hermitage, MO), 20. Justin Asplin (Willow Springs, MO), 21. Bryant Goldsmith (Corning, IA), 22. Shawn Harker (Nebraska City, NE), 23. Kyle Berck (Marquette, NE), 24. Alan Vaughn (Belton, MO)

AAA Insurance B-Feature #1 Results:
1. Kyle Berck (Marquette, NE), 2. Corey Zeitner (Bellevue, NE), 3. Joe Kosiski (Omaha, NE), 4. Chris Spieker (Massena, IA), 5. JD Hubert (Cross Timbers, MO), 6. Matt Johnson (Archie, MO), 7. Scott Koskovich (Omaha, NE), 8. Kurt Kile (Nichols, IA), 9. Leroy Johnson (Battlefield, MO), 10. Mollee Collins, 11. Alonzo Grosse (Council lBluffs, IA), 12. Wylan Petrie (Solmon, KS), 13. Bo Egge (Kearney, NE)

Impact Signs and Lighting B-Feature #2 Results:
1. Chad Simpson (Mt Vernon, IA), 2. Brad Looney (Republic, MO), 3. Al Purkey (Coffeyville, KS), 4. Joe Kosiski (Omaha, NE), 5. John Hampel (Omaha, NE), 6. Shawn Harker (Nebraska City, NE), 7. Andrew Kosiski (Omaha, NE), 8. Wylan Petrie (Solmon, KS), 9. Gary Christian (Broken Bow, OK),

AFCO Products Heat #1 Results:
1. Chad Simpson (Mt Vernon, IA), 2. Brad Looney (Republic, MO), 3. Al Purkey (Coffeyville, KS), 4. Joe Kosiski (Omaha, NE), 5. John Hampel (Omaha, NE), 6. Shawn Harker (Nebraska City, NE), 7. Andrew Kosiski (Omaha, NE), 8. Wylan Petrie (Solmon, KS), 9. Gary Christian (Broken Bow, OK)

Weld Wheels Heat #2 Results:
1. Travis Dickes (Madison, NE), 2. Alan Vaughn (Belton, MO), 3. Eric Turner (Hermitage, MO), 4. Jeremy Payne (Springfield, MO), 5. Bryant Goldsmith (Corning, IA), 6. Kurt Kile (Nichols, IA), 7. Matt Johnson (Archie, MO), 8. Jerry Warner (La Vista, NE)

BSB Manufacturing Heat #3 Results:
1. Matt Furman (Iowa City, IA), 2. Chris Simpson (Oxford, IA), 3. Jason Utter, 4. Corey Zeitner (Bellevue, NE), 5. Bo Egge (Kearney, NE), 6. Chris Spieker (Massena, IA), 7. Jase Kaser (Lincoln, NE), 8. Alonzo Grosse (Council Bluffs, IA)

Powertrain Industries Heat #4 Results:
1. Kelly Boen (Henderson, CO), 2. Dave Eckrich (Oxford, IA), 3. Justin Asplin (Willow Springs, MO), 4. JD Hubert (Cross Timbers, MO), 5. Rob Moss (Iowa City, IA), 6. Leroy Johnson (Battlefield, MO), 7. Scott Koskovich (Omaha, NE), 8. Mike Wiarda (Aurora, NE)

Tompkins Industries Heat Race #5 Results
1. Terry Phillips (Springfield, MO), 2. Evan Hubert (Cross Timbers, MO), 3. Denny Eckrich (Tiffin, IA), 4. Kyle Berck (Marquette, NE), 5. Jason O'Brien (Atlantic, IA), 6. Trenton Jackson (Corning, IA), 7. Paul Glendenning (Mt. Ayr, IA), 8. Mollee Collins
 
The Lucas Oil MLRA (Midwest Latemodel Racing Association) sanctions regional Super Dirt Late Model touring series events in Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Nebraska, and Iowa.
Phillips Charges Past Berck to Score
99th Career Lucas Oil MLRA Win
 
Greenwood, NE (July 2nd, 2010) - Springfield, Missouri Veteran Terry Phillips scored a thrilling Lucas Oil MLRA win in front of a standing room only crowd at I-80 Speedway over Marquette, Nebraska's Kyle Berck in the finale of the Midwest-Trifecta Challenge. Berck appeared to have the field solidly covered but a series of late race cautions allowed Phillips to utilize the double file restarts to systematically work his way to the front and overtake Berck with 6 laps to go scoring his 99th career Lucas Oil MLRA win and third in a row. Belton, Missouri's Alan Vaughn followed Berck to the stripe to take the third spot with 6-time MLRA Champion Al Purkey finishing in fourth. Jason Utter crossed the line in fifth at the finish.

Bellevue, Nebraska's Corey Zeitner and Tiffin, Iowa's Denny Eckrich led the 30 car field to the green flag as Eckrich led lap number one with Chad Simpson side by side. Simpson made the move past Eckrich to lead lap number two as the action was fast and furious on the wicked fast I-80 Speedway oval. The first caution flag of the night flew on lap #2 as MARS Rookie contender Gary Christian slowed on the backstretch after changing the complete rearend housing following damage in his heat race.

On the restart, Simpson set the pace as the field roared past the packed grandstands followed by Eckrich, Kyle Berck, Corey Zeitner, and Lucas Oil MLRA Rookie of the year contender Evan Hubert. Kyle Berck shot to the cushion and charged to the front to lead lap #3 in a thrilling side by side battle with Simpson. With 10 laps in the books it was Berck by 10 car lengths over Simpson and Denny Eckrich. Berck methodically worked lap traffic as the 30 car field settled in for a long green flag run as the racing was fast and furious throughout the pack.

At the halfway point it was all Berck as he continued to slice and dice his way through traffic in his Ford powered Dorothy Lynch Salad Dressing sponsored Lazer Chassis. The caution flag flew for the second time of the night on lap #16 as Dylan Smith, driving Al Humphries orange 6H spun coming out of turn 4 just in front of the leaders. On the restart, it was Berck followed by Chad Simpson, Denny Eckrich, and a fast charging Chris Simpson. Berck set a torried pace inches from the outside wall as a three wide battle ensued behind between Chad Simpson, Denny Eckrich, and a hard charging Terry Phillips who had also started deep in the field after transferring through a B-Main.

Justin Asplin slowed in turn #1 with just 8 laps remaining to bring out the third caution flag of the night stacking the field once again behind the leader Berck for the Delaware Double File restart.  As the field raced down the backstretch going into turn #3 on Lap #23, racing contact between Lucas Oil MLRA point leaders, Brad Looney and Dave Eckrich resulted in Eckrich suffering an apparent flat left front tire sending him to the pits for fresh Hoosier Rubber.

As dominant as Berck was throughout the night, Terry Phillips lined up on the outside of row #2 and powered by Berck on the restart with 6 laps to go as the savvy Springfield, Missouri Veteran saved his best for last. Corey Zeitner brought out the fifth caution flag of the night after spinning in turn #2. Phillips now at the point with six laps to go was trailed by Berck and a pair of former Multi-Time MLRA Champions Alan Vaughn and Al Purkey with Jason Utter now also in the Top-5.

A terrific battle ensued for the lead with Phillips running the high side and Berck on the bottom but it was Phillips by 5 car lengths at the finish over Berck with Alan Vaughn in third, Al Purkey in fourth, and Jason Utter in fifth.

Phillip's Don Babb Motorsports GRT Racing Chassis is powered by a Hatfield Racing Engine with sponsorship support from Andy's Frozen Custard, New Vision Graphics, Integra Racing Shocks, and Port City Racing. The $3,000 to win Co-Sanctioned Main Event was slowed six cautions. 44 Lucas MLRA Late Models Checked into the pits tonight.

Heat race winners included Evan Hubert, Corey Zeitner, Denny Eckrich, Chad Simpson, and Alan Vaughn. Joe Kosiski, Jeremy Payne, Greg Larson, Terry Phillips, Jason Utter, and Dylan Smith each captured spots in the A-Main through their finishes in the B features. MLRA Series provisionals were awarded to Al Purkey and J.D. Hubert, MARS Provisionals were awarded to Gary Christian and Leroy Johnson. NCRA Provisionals were awarded to Wylan Petrie and Bill Koons. Brian Kenkel and Jason O'Brien earned Track Provisionals to fill out the 30 car A-Main Starting Field. Notables not making the race included Delbert Smith, Bryant Goldsmith, Andrew McKay, Kurt Kile, and Zac Simmons. Missing from tonight's action were Chris Smyser and 2008 Lucas Oil MLRA Champion John Anderson. Complete and updated Lucas Oil MLRA Points standings will be available at www.mlraracing.com.

July 2nd Contingency Award Winners:
Performance Bodies Nosepiece Award- Alan Vaughn
KRC Product Certificate- Bryant Goldsmith
BSB Manufacturing Award- Zac Simmons
Weld Wheels Certificate- Alan Vaughn
Keizer Wheels Product Certificate- Greg Larson
Out Pace Race Products Certificate- Scott Koskovich
Racing Optics Certificate- Joe Kosiski

Lucas Cattle A-Feature Results:
1. Terry Phillips (Springfield, MO), 2. Kyle Berck (Marquette, NE), 3. Alan Vaughn (Belton, MO), 4. Al Purkey (Coffeyville, KS), 5. Jason Utter, 6. Kelly Boen (Henderson, CO), 7. Brad Looney (Republic, MO), 8. Denny Eckrich (Tiffin, IA), 9. Dave Eckrich (Oxford, IA), 10. Evan Hubert (Cross Timbers, MO), 11. Jeremy Payne (Springfield, MO), 12. Matt Johnson (Archie, MO), 13. Mike Wiarda (Aurora, NE), 14. Joe Kosiski (Omaha, NE), 15. Jason O'Brien (Atlantic, IA), 16. Justin Asplin (Willow Springs, MO), 17. JD Hubert (Cross Timbers, MO), 18. Bill Koons (Omaha, NE), 19. Brian Kenkel (Elkhorn, NE), 20. Chris Simpson (Oxford, IA), 21. Corey Zeitner (Bellevue, NE), 22. Travis Dickes (Madison, NE), 23. Chad Simpson (Mt Vernon, IA), 24. Eric Turner (Hermitage, MO), 25. Dylan Smith (Osceola, NE), 26. Leroy Johnson (Battlefield, MO), 27. Wylan Petrie (Solmon, KS), 28. Andrew Kosiski (Omaha, NE), 29. Gary Christian (Broken Bow, OK), 30. Greg Larson (Plattsmouth, NE),

AAA Insurance B-Feature #1 Results:
1. Joe Kosiski (Omaha, NE), 2. Jeremy Payne (Springfield, MO), 3. Greg Larson (Plattsmouth, NE), 4. Scott Koskovich (Omaha, NE), 5. Rob Moss (Iowa City, IA), 6. Andrew McKay (Minneapolis, MN), 7. Ron Tex Jr. (Papillion, NE), 8. Dwane Pospisil (Lincoln, NE), 9. Leroy Johnson (Battlefield, MO), 10. Brian Kenkel (Elkhorn, NE), 11. Wylan Petrie (Solmon, KS), 12. Mike Wallace (Carter Lake, IA), 13. Kurt Kile (Nichols, IA), 14. Jase Kaser (Lincoln, NE)

Impact Signs and Lighting B-Feature #2 Results:
1. Terry Phillips (Springfield, MO), 2. Jason Utter, 3. Dylan Smith (Osceola, NE), 4. Al Purkey (Coffeyville, KS), 5. Delbert Smith (Wichita, KS), 6. Jason O'Brien (Atlantic, IA), 7. Bill Koons (Omaha, NE), 8. Bo Egge (Kearney, NE), 9. Zac Simmons (Erie, KS), 10. Mollee Collins, 11. Alonzo Grosse (Council lBluffs, IA), 12. JD Hubert (Cross Timbers, MO), 13. Bryant Goldsmith (Corning, IA), 14. Gary Christian (Broken Bow, OK)

AFCO Products Heat #1 Results:
1. Evan Hubert (Cross Timbers, MO), 2. Dave Eckrich (Oxford, IA), 3. Travis Dickes (Madison, NE), 4. Al Purkey (Coffeyville, KS), 5. Joe Kosiski (Omaha, NE), 6. Andrew McKay (Minneapolis, MN), 7. JD Hubert (Cross Timbers, MO), 8. Zac Simmons (Erie, KS), 9. Mike Wallace (Carter Lake, IA)

Weld Wheels Heat #2 Results:
1. Corey Zeitner (Bellevue, NE), 2. Justin Asplin (Willow Springs, MO), 3. Matt Johnson (Archie, MO), 4. Rob Moss (Iowa City, IA), 5. Greg Larson (Plattsmouth, NE), 6. Leroy Johnson (Battlefield, MO), 7. Kurt Kile (Nichols, IA), 8. Mollee Collins, 9. Gary Christian (Broken Bow, OK)

BSB Manufacturing Heat #3 Results:
1. Denny Eckrich (Tiffin, IA), 2. Kyle Berck (Marquette, NE), 3. Brad Looney (Republic, MO), 4. Chris Simpson (Oxford, IA), 5. Jason O'Brien (Atlantic, IA), 6. Jason Utter, 7. Bill Koons (Omaha, NE), 8. Wylan Petrie (Solmon, KS), 9. Jase Kaser (Lincoln, NE)

Powertrain Industries Heat #4 Results:
1. Chad Simpson (Mt Vernon, IA), 2. Eric Turner (Hermitage, MO), 3. Scott Koskovich (Omaha, NE), 4. Andrew Kosiski (Omaha, NE), 5. Ron Tex Jr. (Papillion, NE), 6. Bo Egge (Kearney, NE), 7. Brian Kenkel (Elkhorn, NE), 8. Dwane Pospisil (Lincoln, NE), 9. Alonzo Grosse (Council Bluffs, IA)

Tompkins Industries Heat Race #5 Results
1. Alan Vaughn (Belton, MO), 2. Kelly Boen (Henderson, CO), 3. Mike Wiarda (Aurora, NE), 4. Terry Phillips (Springfield, MO), 5. Dylan Smith (Osceola, NE), 6. Bryant Goldsmith (Corning, IA), 7. Jeremy Payne (Springfield, MO), 8. Delbert Smith (Wichita, KS)

The Lucas Oil MLRA now heads to the Adams County Speedway in Corning, Iowa on Saturday night, July 3rd. The Pit gates will open at 4:00pm with the grandstand gates set to open at 5:00pm. Adult admission is just $15, Youth (13-18) are $10, and 12 and under are FREE. NASCAR Whelen All American Series Hobby Stocks, Pro-Stocks, and Modifieds will be racing in support of the Super Late Models. This event will also be co-sanctioned by the NCRA  and the MARS Dirtcar Series. Pit passes will be $30 for adults and $10 for minors.

The evening will end with a spectacular fireworks show courtesy of the Adams County Fair and Racing Association. Even the concession stand will be celebrating the holiday with a special platter of Ray's smoked pork and his world famous baked beans. The Adams County Speedway is located at the Adams County Fairgrounds in Corning, IA, 1 mile north of Highway 34 on Highway 148, then east on 12th St. You may call the track office on the day of the race at (641) 322-4184. For additional event information and detailed directions, please visit www.acspeedway.com.
 
The Lucas Oil MLRA (Midwest Latemodel Racing Association) sanctions regional Super Dirt Late Model touring series events in Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Nebraska, and Iowa.
Dan Robinson
Lucas Oil MLRA PR
 
 
I-80 Speedway and Adams County Speedway this Weekend
 


 
Buckner, MO (June 29th, 2010) - On the heels of a stout three day swing through Missouri with wins captured by John Anderson and Terry Phillips, the Stars and Cars of the Lucas Oil MLRA head north this weekend for a Double Header beginning with a visit to the I-80 Speedway in Greenwood, Nebraska on Friday night, July 2nd followed by the first visit of 2010 to the Adams County Speedway in Corning, Iowa on Saturday night, July 3rd. Both events will be co-sanctioned with the NCRA and the MARS Dirtcar Series.

Republic, Missouri's Brad Looney continues to lead the Lucas Oil MLRA points standings, although the margin is now just 10 points over 6-Time and Defending Lucas Oil MLRA Champion Al Purkey out of Coffeyville, Kansas heading into the Double Header this weekend. Oxford, Iowa's Dave Eckrich sits in the third spot only 12 points behind the leader Looney. Terry Phillips sits in fourth after scoring a pair of wins this past weekend at Missouri's State Fair Speedway in Sedalia, Missouri and the Springfield Raceway in Springfield, Missouri. Phillip's Teammate Jeremy Payne has now worked his way into the Top-5 heading into this weekend's action. Joe Kosiski, Chris Spieker, Evan Hubert, John Anderson, and Bill Koons round out the Top-10. Please visit http://www.MLRAracing.com for complete and updated points standings.

Pit gates open at 3:00pm on Friday for the Midwest Tri-Fecta Challenge at I-80 Speedway with spectator gates set to open at 5:30pm. Racing action is set to get underway at 7:00pm. Adult tickets are just $20 with Juniors only $8, and kids 5 and under FREE. This will be a co-sanctioned event with the top drivers from the NCRA and the MARS Dirtcar Series set to do battle with the Lucas Oil MLRA. ASCS Sprint Cars and IMCA Modifieds are also on the card for a full night of racing action.

The I-80 Speedway is located off Interstate 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 the Soaring Edge Motorcross Track. 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, please visit www.neracewaypark.com.

On Saturday, July 3rd at the Adams County Speedway in Corning, Iowa the Pit gates will open at 4:00pm with the grandstand gates set to open at 5:00pm. Adult admission is just $15, Youth (13-18) are $10, and 12 and under are FREE. NASCAR Whelen All American Series Hobby Stocks, Pro-Stocks, and Modifieds will be racing in support of the Super Late Models. This event will also be co-sanctioned by the NCRA  and the MARS Dirtcar Series. Pit passes will be $30 for adults and $10 for minors.

The evening will end with a spectacular fireworks show courtesy of the Adams County Fair and Racing Association. Even the concession stand will be celebrating the holiday with a special platter of Ray's smoked pork and his world famous baked beans. The Adams County Speedway is located at the Adams County Fairgrounds in Corning, IA, 1 mile north of Highway 34 on Highway 148, then east on 12th St. You may call the track office on the day of the race at (641) 322-4184. For additional event information and detailed directions, please visit www.acspeedway.com.
The Lucas Oil MLRA (Midwest Latemodel Racing Association) sanctions regional Super Dirt Late Model touring series events in Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Nebraska, and Iowa.
For all the latest news and information on the Lucas Oil 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.
 
Phillips Leads Flag to Flag to Score 98th Career MLRA Victory
 
Springfield, MO (June 26th, 2010) - Terry Phillips drove the Andy's Frozen Custard, GRT to victory lane for the second night in a row . After his win in Sedalia Friday night, Phillips returned to his home track of the Springfield Raceway to lead the race from start to finish.  Picking up his first ever John Kuntz Memorial win and his 98th MLRA Series victory, Phillip's thanked the hometown fans in victory lane. Jeremy Payne (Springfield, MO) the two-time and defending John Kuntz Memorial Race winner, finished second. Henderson, Colorado's Kelly Boen drove the Pannell Motorsports, 33X to a strong third place finish. Two time IMCA Late Model National Champion, Justin Wells battled his way towards the front of the field gaining five positions to finish fourth. Al Purkey drove his brand new Larry Shaw race car to a fifth place finish.

Phillip's Don Babb Motorsports GRT Racing Chassis is powered by a Hatfield Racing Engine with sponsorship support from Andy's Frozen Custard, New Vision Graphics, Integra Racing Shocks, and Port City Racing. The $3,000 to win Co-Sanctioned Main Event was slowed by only one caution.

Heat race winners included; Rylan Long, Evan Hubert, Terry Phillips, Dave Eckrich and Al Purkey. Dustin Mooneyham, Randy Zimmerman, Brad Looney and Alan Vaughan each captured spots in the A-Main through their finishes in the B features. Each series awards provisionals based on series points standings. MLRA Series provisional positions were awarded to Zac Simmons and Andrew Kosiski. The MARS Series provisional spots went to Eric Turner and Bill Koons.

June 26th Contingency Award Winners:
Performance Bodies Nosepiece Award- David Turner
KRC Product Certificate- Matt Johnson
BSB Manufacturing Award- Joe Kosiski
Weld Wheels Certificate- Rylan Long
Keizer Wheels Product Certificate- J.D. Hubert
Out Pace Race Products Certificate- Justin Asplin
Racing Optics Certificate- Bryant Goldsmith

Lucas Cattle A Feature Results:
1. Terry Phillips (Springfield, MO), 2. Jeremy Payne (Springfield, MO), 3. Kelly Boen (Henderson, CO), 4. Justin Wells (Aurora, MO), 5. Al Purkey (Coffeyville, KS), 6. Ken Essary (Cape Fair, MO), 7. Eric Turner (Hermitage, MO), 8. David Turner (Adrian, MO), 9. Dave Eckrich (Oxford, IA), 10. Alan Vaughn (Belton, MO), 11. Gary Christian (Broken Bow, OK), 12. Brad Looney (Republic, MO), 13. Evan Hubert (Cross Timbers, MO), 14. JD Hubert (Cross Timbers, MO), 15. Brandon McCormick (Lebanon, MO), 16. Dustin Mooneyham (Verona, MO), 17. Randy Zimmerman (Fort Scott, KS), 18. Andrew Kosiski (Omaha, NE), 19. Bill Koons (Omaha, NE), 20. Zac Simmons (Erie, KS), 21. Darrell Mooneyham (Verona, MO), 22. Rylan Long (Greenfield, MO).

AAA Insurance B-Feature #1 Results:
1. Brad Looney (Republic, MO), 2. Alan Vaughn (Belton, MO), 3. Matt Johnson (Archie, MO), 4. Joe Kosiski (Omaha, NE), 5. Zac Simmons (Erie, KS), 6. Brantlee Gotschall (Nevada, MO), 7. Justin Asplin (Willow Springs, MO), 8. John Driskill, 9. Don Cloyd (Fair Grove, MO), 10. Patrick Johnson(Springfield, MO).

Impact Signs and Lighting B-Feature #2 Results:
1. Dustin Mooneyham (Verona, MO), 2. Randy Zimmerman (Fort Scott, KS), 3. Eric Turner (Hermitage, MO), 4. Bill Koons (Omaha, NE), 5. Bryant Goldsmith (Corning, IA), 6. Larry Jones (Eldrado Springs, MO), 7. Andrew Kosiski (Omaha, NE), 8. Chris Morelock (Springfield, MO), 9. Leroy Johnson (Battlefield, MO), 10. Jeremy Manes (Nixa, MO).

AFCO Products Heat #1 Results:
1. Rylan Long (Greenfield, MO), 2. Brandon McCormick (Lebanon, MO), 3. Dustin Mooneyham (Verona, MO), 4. Gary Christian (Broken Bow, OK), 5. Alan Vaughn (Belton, MO), 6. Eric Turner (Hermitage, MO), 7. Jeremy Manes (Nixa, MO).

Weld Wheels Heat #2 Results:
1. Evan Hubert (Cross Timbers, MO), 2. Jeremy Payne (Springfield, MO), 3. Darrell Mooneyham (Verona, MO), 4. Matt Johnson (Archie, MO), 5. Randy Zimmerman (Fort Scott, KS), 6. Brantlee Gotschall (Nevada, MO), 7. John Driskill (Joplin, MO).

BSB Manufacturing Heat #3 Results:
1. Dave Eckrich (Oxford, IA), 2. Ken Essary (Cape Fair, MO), 3. David Turner (Adrian, MO), 4. Bill Koons (Omaha, NE), 5. Justin Asplin (Willow Springs, MO), 6. Chris Morelock, 7. Leroy Johnson (Battlefield, MO).

Powertrain Industries Heat #4 Results:
1. Al Purkey (Coffeyville, KS), 2. Kelly Boen (Henderson, CO), 3. Justin Wells (Aurora, MO), 4. Brad Looney (Republic, MO), 5. Bryant Goldsmith (Corning, IA), 6. Joe Kosiski (Omaha, NE), 7. Patrick Johnson (Springfield, MO).

Tompkins Industries Heat Race #5 Results
1. Terry Phillips (Springfield, MO), 2. JD Hubert (Cross Timbers, MO), 3. Zac Simmons (Erie, KS), 4. Andrew Kosiski (Omaha, NE), 5. Don Cloyd (Fair Grove, MO), 6. Larry Jones (Eldrado Springs, MO)

The Lucas Oil MLRA will be back in action next weekend as the Independence Day Celebration gets underway with racing action at the I-80 Speedway in Greenwood, Nebraska on Friday night July 2nd followed by the first visit of 2010 to the Adams County Speedway in Corning, Iowa on Saturday night, July 3rd. Please visit www.neracewaypark.com and www.acspeedway.com for complete details each event. You may also visit www.MLRAracing.com for event information.
 
The Lucas Oil MLRA (Midwest Latemodel Racing Association) sanctions regional Super Dirt Late Model touring series events in Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Nebraska, and Iowa.
Dan Robinson
Lucas Oil MLRA PR
 
 
Terry Phillips Scores 97th Career MLRA Victory
 
Sedalia, MO (June 25th, 2010) - Springfield, Missouri's Terry Phillips scored his 97th Career Lucas Oil MLRA Victory on Friday night at the Historic Missouri State Fair Speedway in Sedalia, Missouri. Hermitage, Missouri's Eric Turner put up a valiant battle throughout the main event swapping the lead back and forth with Phillips for several laps ultimately settling for second at the finish. Tiffin, Iowa's Denny Eckrich driving the 58x finished a strong third while Lucas Oil MLRA Point Leader Brad Looney out of Republic, Missouri worked his way from his seventh starting position to finish in fourth on the ultra fast 1/2 mile. Al Purkey recovered from a heat race flat tire to charge from 15th to 5th at the finish.

David Turner and Dave Eckrich led the field to the green flag as Eckrich charged to the top spot to lead lap number 1 with Eric Turner and David Turner in second and third. Eric charged to the lead on lap 10 as Eckrich dropped back to second. Phillips had moved into third by this point in the race serving notice that he was a serious contender for the win. The first caution flag of the night flew on Lap #23 as Denny Eckrich slowed on the back stretch retiring for the night. On the ensuing restart Cross Timbers, Missouri driver J.D. Hubert made contact with the front stretch guard rail ending his night. As the field came to the green flag it was Phillips in the lead as he took command of the race taking the win.

Phillip's Don Babb Motorsports GRT Racing Chassis is powered by a Hatfield Racing Engine with sponsorship support from Andy's Frozen Custard, New Vision Graphics, Integra Racing Shocks, and Port City Racing. The $3,000 to win Co-Sanctioned Main Event was slowed by only two cautions.

Heat Race Winners included Eric Turner, Evan Hubert, David Turner, and Denny Eckrich. Al Purkey, Jeremy Payne, Bryant Goldsmith, and Alan Vaughn captured transfer positions to the 22 car A-Main Starting Field via their B-Feature finishes. MLRA Series Provisionals were awarded to Bill Koons and Andrew Kosiski while Gary Christian and Darrell Mooneyham earned MARS Series Provisionals.

June 25th Contingency Award Winners:
Performance Bodies Nosepiece Award-Jeremy Payne
KRC Product Certificate-Alan Vaughn
BSB Manufacturing Award-J.D. Hubert
Weld Wheels Certificate-Chris Smyser
Keizer Wheels Product Certificate-Zach Goulden
Out Pace Race Products Certificate-Andrew Kosiski
Racing Optics Certificate-Eric Turner

Lucas Cattle A Feature Results:
1. Terry Phillips (Springfield, MO), 2. Eric Turner (Hermitage, MO), 3. Dave Eckrich (Oxford, IA), 4. Brad Looney (Republic, MO), 5. Al Purkey (Coffeyville, KS), 6. Jeremy Payne (Springfield, MO), 7. Matt Johnson (Archie, MO), 8. Kelly Boen (Henderson, CO), 9. Alan Vaughn (Belton, MO), 10. David Turner (Adrian, MO), 11. Evan Hubert (Cross Timbers, MO), 12. Joe Kosiski (Omaha, NE), 13. Brandon McCormick (Lebanon, MO), 14. Chris Smyser (Lancaster, MO), 15. Denny Eckrich (Tiffin, IA), 16. Bryant Goldsmith (Corning, IA), 17. Chris Spieker (Massena, IA), 18. Bill Koons (Omaha, NE), 19. JD Hubert (Cross Timbers, MO), 20. Gary Christian (Broken Bow, OK), 21. Darrell Mooneyham (Verona, MO), 22. Zac Simmons (Erie, KS),

AAA Insurance B-Feature #1 Results:
1. Al Purkey (Coffeyville, KS), 2. Jeremy Payne (Springfield, MO), 3. Gary Christian (Broken Bow, OK), 4. Bill Koons (Omaha, NE), 5. Zachary Goulden (Gladstone, MO), 6. Bob Cummings (Sedalia, MO), 7. Darrell Mooneyham (Verona, MO), 8. Dustin Mooneyham (Verona, MO),

Impact Signs and Lighting B-Feature #2 Results:
1. Bryant Goldsmith (Corning, IA), 2. Alan Vaughn (Belton, MO), 3. Larry Clawson (N Kansas City, MO), 4. Randy McGraw (Marshall, MO), 5. Justin Asplin (Willow Springs, MO), 6. Zac Simmons (Erie, KS), 7. Andrew Kosiski (Omaha, NE), 8. Leroy Johnson (Battlefield, MO),

AFCO Products Heat #1 Results:
1. Eric Turner (Hermitage, MO), 2. Dave Eckrich (Oxford, IA), 3. Brandon McCormick (Lebanon, MO), 4. Joe Kosiski (Omaha, NE), 5. Larry Clawson (N Kansas City, MO), 6. Leroy Johnson (Battlefield, MO), 7. Andrew Kosiski (Omaha, NE), 8. Darrell Mooneyham (Verona, MO),

Weld Wheels Heat #2 Results:
1. Evan Hubert (Cross Timbers, MO), 2. Kelly Boen (Henderson, CO), 3. Chris Smyser (Lancaster, MO), 4. JD Hubert (Cross Timbers, MO), 5. Bill Koons (Omaha, NE), 6. Justin Asplin (Willow Springs, MO), 7. Jeremy Payne (Springfield, MO), 8. Alan Vaughn (Belton, MO),

BSB Manufacturing Heat #3 Results:
1. David Turner (Adrian, MO), 2. Matt Johnson (Archie, MO), 3. Brad Looney (Republic, MO), 4. Gary Christian (Broken Bow, OK), 5. Al Purkey (Coffeyville, KS), 6. Zachary Goulden (Gladstone, MO), 7. Zac Simmons (Erie, KS), 8. Dustin Mooneyham (Verona, MO),

Powertrain Industries Heat #4 Results:
1. Denny Eckrich (Tiffin, IA), 2. Terry Phillips (Springfield, MO), 3. Chris Spieker (Massena, IA), 4. Bryant Goldsmith (Corning, IA), 5. Randy McGraw (Marshall, MO), 6. Bob Cummings (Sedalia, MO), 7. Bryon Allison (Marshall, MO)

The John Kuntz Memorial anchors the final night of the three day swing on Saturday, June 26th as the Lucas Oil MLRA once again battles the MARS Late Models in head to head action for the first time ever at the venerable Springfield, Missouri oval. John Kuntz is the founder of Andy's Frozen Custard and a long time supporter of racing in the area as well as the primary sponsor of Terry Phillips Racing. Grandstand Gates are scheduled to Open at 5:00 with the Pit Gate Open time set at 4:00pm. Hot Laps get underway at 6:15 with Racing starting at 7pm. Support classes include SportMods, StreetStocks, Legends and the Midwest Modz. Visit www.SpringfieldRaceway.com for complete details.

The Lucas Oil MLRA will be back in action next weekend as the Independence Day Celebration gets underway with racing action at the I-80 Speedway in Greenwood, Nebraska on Friday night July 2nd followed by the first visit of 2010 to the Adams County Speedway in Corning, Iowa on Saturday night, July 3rd. Please visit www.neracewaypark.com and www.acspeedway.com for complete details each event. You may also visit www.MLRAracing.com for event information.
 
The Lucas Oil MLRA (Midwest Latemodel Racing Association) sanctions regional Super Dirt Late Model touring series events in Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Nebraska, and Iowa.
Dan Robinson
Lucas Oil MLRA PR
 
 
John Anderson Scores Win at 24 Raceway in Moberly
 
Moberly, MO (June 24th, 2010) - Omaha, Nebraska's John Anderson survived a thrilling Green-White-Checkered finish with Dave Eckrich to win tonight's 30-Lap Lucas Oil MLRA Main Event at 24 Raceway in Moberly, Missouri. Dave Eckrich settled for second followed by Mendon, Illinois' Denny Woodworth in third, Terry Phillips in fourth and MLRA Point Leader Brad Looney in fifth.

Anderson led the field to the green flag from his pole starting position and quickly proved he was the class of the field with 2009 MLRA Champion Al Purkey following from a distance in the second spot. The first caution flag of the night flew on lap #15 as Chris Speiker slowed against the wall in Turns 3-4 ending his night. As the field came to the green flag on the Delaware Double File Restart, Anderson again quickly checked out on the field but the front runners behind began to serve notice that the challenge was about to be on.

With apparent easy victory in sight for Anderson, 6-Time Champion Al Purkey suddenly slowed down on the front stretch while running second also ending his night and ultimately having season championship ramifications as Brad Looney increased his point lead over Purkey. As the field took the green flag one last time for the Green-White-Checkered finished, Dave Eckrich aggressively worked the bottom side of the race track hoping his slide for life would stick in his Barry Wright Race Car but Anderson screamed across the finish line first capturing the $3,000 win.

Anderson's MasterSbilt chassis is powered by a Roush-Yates 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). Eric Turner discovered problems after his heat and was a scratch for the night. Chris Smyser broke while leading the B-Main on Lap-5 bringing out the caution. Ricky Frankel suffered a right rear flat after taking the white flag in B-Main ending his night. The Main Event was slowed by 2 cautions. Al Purkey broke with two laps to go in Main Event running in the second spot.

Heat Race Winners included John Anderson, Al Purkey, Joe Kosiski, and Brad Looney. Denny Eckrich, Bill Koons, Sonny Findling, and Ashley Lancaster captured transfer positions to the 20 car A-Main Starting Field via their B-Feature finishes.

June 24th Contingency Award Winners:
Performance Bodies Nosepiece Award-Evan Hubert
KRC Product Certificate-Chris Smyser
BSB Manufacturing Award-Alan Vaughn
Weld Wheels Certificate-Zac Simmons
Keizer Wheels Product Certificate-Justin Asplin
Out Pace Race Products Certificate-Larry D. Clawson
Racing Optics Certificate-J.D. Hubert

Lucas Cattle A Feature Results:
1. John Anderson (Omaha, NE), 2. Dave Eckrich (Oxford, IA), 3. Denny Woodworth (Mendon, IL), 4. Terry Phillips (Springfield, MO), 5. Brad Looney (Republic, MO), 6. Evan Hubert (Cross Timbers, MO), 7. JD Hubert (Cross Timbers, MO), 8. Joe Kosiski (Omaha, NE), 9. Jeremy Payne (Springfield, MO), 10. Ricky Frankel (Quincy, IL), 11. Justin Asplin (Willow Springs, MO), 12. Bill Koons (Omaha, NE), 13. Chris Spieker (Massena, IA), 14. Al Purkey (Coffeyville, KS), 15. Andrew Kosiski (Omaha, NE), 16. Ashley Lancaster (Sturgeon, MO), 17. Richard Weber (Kirksville, MO), 18. Alan Vaughn (Belton, MO), 19. Sonny Findling (Kirksville, MO), 20. Denny Eckrich (Tiffin, IA),
 
AAA Insurance B-Feature Results:
1. Denny Eckrich (Tiffin, IA), 2. Bill Koons (Omaha, NE), 3. Sonny Findling (Kirksville, MO), 4. Ashley Lancaster (Sturgeon, MO), 5. Ricky Frankel (Quincy, IL), 6. John Farmer (Clinton, MO), 7. Chris Smyser (Lancaster, MO), 8. Larry Clawson (N. Kansas City, MO), 9. Zac Simmons (Erie, KS)
 
AFCO Products Heat #1 Results:
1. John Anderson (Omaha, NE), 2. Evan Hubert (Cross Timbers, MO), 3. Justin Asplin (Willow Springs, MO), 4. Richard Weber (Kirksville, MO), 5. Alan Vaughn (Belton, MO), 6. Zac Simmons (Erie, KS), 7. Larry Clawson (N. Kansas City, MO)
 
Weld Wheels Heat #2 Results:
1. Al Purkey (Coffeyville, KS), 2. Bryon Allison (Marshall, MO), 3. Denny Woodworth (Mendon, IL), 4. Dave Eckrich (Oxford, IA), 5. Ricky Frankel (Quincy, IL), 6. Denny Eckrich (Tiffin, IA), 7. Sonny Findling (Kirksville, MO)
 
BSB Manufacturing Heat #3 Results:
1. Joe Kosiski (Omaha, NE), 2. Jeremy Payne (Springfield, MO), 3. Terry Phillips (Springfield, MO), 4. JD Hubert (Cross Timbers, MO), 5. Chris Smyser (Lancaster, MO), 6. Bill Koons (Omaha, NE)
 
Powertrain Industries Heat #4 Results:
1. Brad Looney (Republic, MO), 2. Chris Spieker (Massena, IA), 3. Eric Turner (Hermitage, MO), 4. Andrew Kosiski (Omaha, NE), 5. Ashley Lancaster (Sturgeon, MO), 6. John Farmer (Clinton, MO)

The Lucas Oil MLRA gets right back to action on Friday evening, June 25th as the gates open at Sedalia's historic Missouri State Fair Speedway at 5pm with hot laps set to begin at 7:00, and racing slated to start at 8:00. The event will feature a head to head showdown with the MARS Late Models. General admission is $18 with Seniors and Military pricing set at $15. Kids (6-12) are $9 while kids 5 and under are FREE. Pit pass pricing is set at $30. The State Fair Speedway Street Stocks will also take to the big 1/2 mile as they accompany the MLRA Super Late Models. Please visit www.missouristatefairspeedway.com or call the track phone line at 660-827-0198 for complete details on this event and all of the 2010 events at Sedalia's State Fair Speedway.

The John Kuntz Memorial anchors the final night of the three day swing on Saturday, June 26th as the Lucas Oil MLRA once again battles the MARS Late Models in head to head action for the first time ever at the venerable Springfield, Missouri oval. John Kuntz is the founder of Andy's Frozen Custard and a long time supporter of racing in the area as well as the primary sponsor of Terry Phillips Racing. Grandstand Gates are scheduled to Open at 5:00 with the Pit Gate Open time set at 4:00pm. Hot Laps get underway at 6:15 with Racing starting at 7pm. Support classes include SportMods, StreetStocks, Legends and the Midwest Modz. Visit www.SpringfieldRaceway.com for complete details.

 
The Lucas Oil MLRA (Midwest Latemodel Racing Association) sanctions regional Super Dirt Late Model touring series events in Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Nebraska, and Iowa.
Dan Robinson
Lucas Oil MLRA PR
 
 
Triple Header at Moberly, Sedalia, and Springfield this Weekend
 
Buckner, MO (June 21st, 2010) - After a short three week layoff following the DART Show-Me 100 at Lucas Oil Speedway, the Stars and Cars of the Lucas Oil MLRA hit the road this weekend for a grueling three night swing. The weekend gets underway with a stop on Thursday night, June 24th at the 24 Raceway in Moberly, Missouri followed by visits to the Missouri State Fair Speedway in Sedalia on Friday night and the Springfield Raceway in Springfield, Missouri this Saturday, June 26th.

Republic, Missouri's Brad Looney finds himself in a somewhat unfamiliar but well deserved position atop the Lucas Oil MLRA Points Standings with a four point lead over 6-Time and Defending MLRA Champion Al Purkey from Coffeyville, Kansas. Oxford, Iowa's Dave Eckrich sits in the third spot only 26 points behind the leader Looney. Fellow Iowa pilot, Chad Simpson occupies the fourth spot with Springfield, Missouri Veteran Terry Phillips sitting solidly in fifth. Omaha, Nebraska's John Anderson holds down the sixth spot with fellow Cornhusker and Dirt Late Model Hall of Famer Joe Kosiski clinging to seventh in the season long points battle. Arizona native and Springfield, Missouri resident Jeremy Payne will be in action this weekend as he hopes to climb up the standings from eighth while Massena, Iowa's Chris Spieker and Omaha, Nebraska's Bill Koons round out the Top-10. Visit www.MLRAracing.com for the complete and updated season points standings.

The action gets underway at 24 Raceway in Moberly, Missouri on Thursday, June 24th with Hot Laps at 6:15 and racing set to start promptly at 7:30. The Pit and Grandstand gates open at 4:00pm. Adult Tickets are just $15 with Pit Pass Pricing set at $30. Kids 12 and under are admitted FREE to the 24 Raceway. A full fendered field of Hobby Stocks and Sportsman cars will accompany the high powered Late Models for a full evening of racing action. The 24 Raceway is located 3 miles East of US 63 in Moberly, Missouri. For detailed event information, please call (660) 269-9300 or visit www.24RacewayinMoberly.com.

Gates open at Sedalia's historic Missouri State Fair Speedway this Friday night, June 25th at 5pm with hot laps set to begin at 7:30, and racing slated to start at 8:00. The event will feature a head to head showdown with the MARS Late Models. General admission is $18 with Seniors and Military pricing set at $15. Kids (6-12) are $9 while kids 5 and under are FREE. Pit pass pricing is set at $30. The State Fair Speedway Street Stocks will also take to the big 1/2 mile as they accompany the MLRA Super Late Models. Please visit www.missouristatefairspeedway.comor call the track phone line at 660-827-0198 for complete details on this event and all of the 2010 events at Sedalia's State Fair Speedway.

The John Kuntz Memorial anchors the final night of the three day swing on Saturday, June 26th as the Lucas Oil MLRA once again battles the MARS Late Models in head to head action for the first time ever at the venerable Springfield, Missouri oval. John Kuntz is the founder of Andy's Frozen Custard and a long time supporter of racing in the area as well as the primary sponsor of Terry Phillips Racing. Grandstand Gates are scheduled to Open at 5:00 with the Pit Gate Open time set at 4:00pm. Hot Laps get underway at 6:15 with Racing starting at 7pm. Support classes include SportMods, StreetStocks, Legends and the Midwest Modz. Visit www.SpringfieldRaceway.com for complete details.
 
The Lucas Oil MLRA (Midwest Latemodel Racing Association) sanctions regional Super Dirt Late Model touring series events in Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Nebraska, and Iowa.
For all the latest news and information on the Lucas Oil 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.
 
Lucas Oil MLRA PR
 
 
South Coffeyville Race Scheduled for July 9th and 10th has been Postponed Indefinitely
 
Buckner, MO (June 3rd, 2010) - The Lucas Oil MLRA event scheduled for July 9th-10th at Mid-America Motor Speedway in South Coffeyville, OK has been postponed indefinitely. Further details will be released about a possible make up date at www.MLRAracing.com.

The Lucas Oil MLRA will take a short break before resuming racing action with a three-night swing starting at the 24 Raceway in Moberly, Missouri on Thursday, June 24th followed by the second visit of the season to Missouri's State Fair Speedway in Sedalia, Missouri on Friday, June 25th. The weekend swing concludes with the first visit ever by the Lucas Oil MLRA to the Jerry Hoffman and Doug Bland Promoted Springfield Raceway in Springfield, Missouri for the third $3,000 to win show of the weekend.
 
The Lucas Oil MLRA (Midwest Latemodel Racing Association) sanctions regional Super Dirt Late Model touring series events in Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Nebraska, and Iowa.

Ray Cook Wins Instant Classic 18th Annual DART Show Me 100
 
Wheatland, Missouri (May 29th, 2010) – Ray Cook of Brasstown, North
Carolina etched his name in the DART Show Me 100 history book for the
second time, as he claimed the 18th edition of the event on Saturday night
at Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, Missouri in front of a capacity crowd
in what could only be described as possibly one of the greatest races
ever.
 
Jimmy Owens and Earl Pearson Jr. brought the field to the green flag for
the 100-lap affair, which was co-sanctioned by the Lucas Oil Late Model
Dirt Series (LOLMDS) and the Lucas Oil Midwest Late Model Racing
Association (MLRA). Owens took the lead at the onset of the event with
Pearson Jr., Terry Phillips, Don O’Neal, and Dale McDowell in tow. By the
third circuit O’Neal had cracked the top three as Owens began to motor
away from the field.
 
Lap 5 found Jimmy Owens catching the tail of the field as Chad Simpson
went down a lap on the sixth circuit. Owens’ commanding run would come to
an abrupt halt exiting turn four on the tenth circuit as Brian Birkhofer
got sideways causing Chris Wall to flip in front of the leader. Owens,
with nowhere to go, was caught up in the incident and had to go to the
tail of the field. Wall would be unhurt in the incident and would rejoin
the event fourteen laps later to a standing ovation from the crowd.
 
With Owens tailback, Don O’Neal inherited the lead with Earl Pearson Jr.,
Billy Moyer, Terry Phillips, and Dale McDowell making up the top five in
the running order. On the ensuing restart O’Neal and Pearson Jr. began to
battle for the lead before the caution waved again on lap 12 as Shannon
Babb rolled to a stop with a flat tire. During the caution, Steve
Casebolt also headed pit-side, and both drivers rejoined the tail of the
field.
 
With the green flag displayed once again, the action at the front of the
pack saw O’Neal motor away from the pack with Pearson Jr. and Moyer
continuing to host a spirited battled for the second spot. Caution would
fly again on lap 21 as Dale McDowell relinquished the fifth spot with a
flat tire. He too would head pit-side for fresh rubber before rejoining
the field.
 
At the time of the caution the top five running order consisted of Don
O’Neal, Earl Pearson Jr., Billy Moyer, Ray Cook, and Terry Phillips. As
the race resumed Billy Moyer moved past Earl Pearson Jr. for the second
spot as the duo began to swap positions lap after lap.
 
Lap 27 would see the yellow flag in the air again as Scott Bloomquist
relinquished the sixth spot with a flat tire. It would mark the first of
two trips to the pit area during the course of the feature for the
Mooresburg, Tennessee driver. With Bloomquist on the tail of the field
the race continued as O’Neal jumped to a comfortable lead over Pearson
Jr., Phillips, and eleventh starting Ray Cook.
 
The race would endure a ten lap green flag run with O’Neal still at the
point as Phillips and Cook shuffled Pearson Jr. from second to fourth
exiting turn two on lap 32. Two laps later, Billy Moyer Jr. shuffled
Pearson Jr. back another spot.
 
On lap 38, the caution would wave for Chris Simpson, who rolled to a stop
on the backstretch, which erased O’Neal’s eight-car length lead. At the
time of the caution Phillips, Cook, Moyer Jr., and Earl Pearson Jr.
followed O’Neal.
 
The restart saw Moyer Jr. and Cook beginning to race side-by-side for the
third spot before Cook mounted a charge toward the front of the pack that
saw him dispose of Moyer Jr. and Phillips to race his way to second by the
race’s midway point. The next ten laps saw the race slow on various times
by the caution flag before it endured another long green flag run. Cook
stalked O’Neal through lapped traffic for several laps before slipping
passed him on the high side to take the lead as the field completed the
62nd circuit.
 
With Cook at the point, O’Neal continued to apply pressure, as 22nd
starting Steve Casebolt joined the fray in the third spot. Another driver
on the move was 29th starting, John Blankenship, who was up to the fourth
spot by lap 65. While Cook maintained the lead, O’Neal and Casebolt waged
war for the second spot with disaster nearly striking as they completed
lap 67 as the pair briefly made contact sending Casebolt into the front
stretch wall. Casebolt would recover after losing several car lengths to
O’Neal. Three laps later he would race passed O’Neal for the lead and set
his sights on race leader, Ray Cook.
 
By lap 73 Cook and Casebolt were battling side-by-side for the lead and
Casebolt, became the fourth different leader of the race. Casebolt
quickly extended his lead and would finally be slowed by a caution for
John Blankenship, who rolled to a stop with a flat on lap 82.
 
The ensuing restart saw Casebolt drive away from the field once again, and
appeared to be on his way to a comfortable win before bad luck struck on
lap 89, when he lost his driveshaft, bringing his night to a disappointing
early end. With Casebolt in the pits, Ray Cook inherited the lead and
fought off a late race challenge from Don O’Neal to claim the $30,000
payday in the 18th Annual DART Show Me 100 Presented by Lucas Oil. Don
O’Neal, Terry Phillips, Eric Wells, Dennis Erb Jr., Billy Moyer Jr., Scott
Bloomquist, Dan Schlieper, Brad Neat, and Mike Marlar rounded out the top
ten finishers.
 
Earlier in the evening Martinsville, Indiana’s Don O’Neal topped the
Manufacturer’s Dash For Cash taking the win over Brian Birkhofer and Billy
Moyer.
 
For more information on Lucas Oil Speedway, visit www.lucasoilspeedway.com.
 
To find out more about the Lucas Oil MLRA, check out www.mlraracing.com.
 
For the latest breaking news on 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 29th, 2010
 
18th Annual DART Show-Me 100 Presented by Lucas Oil
Lucas Oil Speedway – Wheatland, MO
 
Red Buck Cigars Fast Time: Jimmy Owens / 16.037 seconds
 
Wiles Driveshaft’s First Heat (20 Laps-Top 3 Advance): Jimmy Owens, Jesse
Stovall, Jared Landers, Mike Marlar, Tim Isenberg, Brad Looney, Chris
Smyser, Al Purkey, Stacy Taylor, Ed Mueller, Dave Eckrich, Joe Kosiski,
Michael Walker
 
AFCO Racing Products Second Heat (20 Laps-Top 3 Advance): Terry Phillips,
Jimmy Mars, Will Vaught, Keith Foss, Steve Casebolt, Ray Moore, Jay
Johnson, Evan Hubert, Austin Dillon, Justin Asplin, Rylan Long, Bill Koons
 
Allstar Performance Third Heat (20 Laps-Top 3 Advance): Don O’Neal, Ray
Cook, Brad Neat, Jeremy Payne, Jack Sullivan, John Blankenship, Jason
Hughes, Chris Brown, Mike Collins, Dewaine Hottinger, Zac Simmons, Chris
Spieker
 
SuperFlow Fourth Heat (20 Laps-Top 3 Advance): Earl Pearson Jr., Scott
Bloomquist, Dan Schlieper, Eric Wells, Josh McGuire, Brandon Kinzer, Chris
Simpson, Kyle Beard, Gary Christian, Shane Harris, Andrew Kosiski, Chris
Hall
 
Wiles Driveshaft’s Fifth Heat (20 Laps-Top 3 Advance): Dale McDowell, Eric
Jacobsen, Wendell Wallace, Dennis Erb Jr., Chris Wall, Jason Feger, John
Anderson, Bub McCool, JD Hubert, Jon Kirby, John Mason, Larry Jones
 
AFCO Racing Products Sixth Heat (20 Laps-Top 3 Advance): Billy Moyer,
Billy Moyer Jr., Shannon Babb, Brian Birkhofer, Eric Turner, Chad Simpson,
David Turner, Raymond Merrill, Tyler Reddick, Alan Vaughn, Austin Rettig,
PJ Haskins
 
Comp Cams Race of Champions Presented by Quarter Master (12 Laps): Wendell
Wallace, Scott Bloomquist, Brian Birkhofer, Ray Cook, Terry Phillips,
Billy Moyer
 
Manufacturers’ Dash for Cash (10 Laps): Don O’Neal, Brian Birkhofer, Billy
Moyer, John Blankenship, Al Purkey, Jack Sullivan, Jared Landers, Dennis
Erb Jr., Terry Phillips, Ray Cook, Brandon Kinzer
 
Hawk Brake First B-Main (20 Laps- Top 2 Transfer): Mike Marlar, Steve
Casebolt, Tim Isenberg, Keith Foss, Al Purkey, Ray Moore, Dave Eckrich,
Stacy Taylor, Bill Koons, Justin Asplin, Austin Dillon, Evan Hubert, Brad
Looney, Jay Johnson, Chris Smyser, Rylan Long, Ed Mueller-DNS, Joe
Kosiski-DNS, Michael Walker-DNS
 
Performance Rod and Custom (PRC) Second B-Main (20 Laps- Top 2 Transfer):
Chris Simpson, Josh McGuire, Jack Sullivan, John Blankenship, Dewaine
Hottinger, Chris Brown, Kyle Beard, Mike Collins, Gary Christian, Shane
Harris, Eric Wells, Jason Hughes, Brandon Kinzer, Jeremy Payne, Zac
Simmons, Chris Spieker, Andrew Kosiski-DNS, Chris Hall-DNS
 
Hawk Brake Third B-Main (20 Laps- Top 2 Transfer): Brian Birkhofer, Dennis
Erb Jr., Eric Turner, Jason Feger, Chad Simpson, Tyler Reddick, John
Mason, Bub McCool, JD Hubert, Alan Vaughn, Larry Jones, Austin Rettig, Jon
Kirby, Chris Wall, John Anderson-DNS, David Turner-DNS, Raymond
Merrill-DNS, PJ Haskins-DNS
 
Finish – Start – Car Number – Driver Name – Hometown
1. (11) #53 Ray Cook (Brasstown, NC)
2. (5) 71 Don O'Neal (Martinsville, IN)
3. (3) 75 Terry Phillips (Springfield, MO)
4. (27) 18 Eric Wells (Hazard, KY)
5. (24) 28 Dennis Erb Jr. (Carpentersville, IL)
6. (12) 21jr Billy Moyer Jr. (Batesville, AR)
7. (8) 0 Scott Bloomquist (Mooresburg, TN)
8. (14) 9 Dan Schlieper (Sullivan, WI)
9. (17) 41 Brad Neat (Dunnville, KY)
10. (19) 157 Mike Marlar (Winfield, TN)
11. (29) 23 John Blankenship (Williamson, WV)
12. (16) 88 Wendell Wallace (Batesville, AR)
13. (2) 44 Earl Pearson Jr. (Jacksonville, FL)
14. (26) 33 Al Purkey (Coffeyville, KS)
15. (13) 777 Jared Landers (Batesville, AR)
16. (10) 5 Eric Jacobsen (Sea Cliff Beach, CA)
17. (9) 28m Jimmy Mars (Menomonie, WI)
18. (22) c9 Steve Casebolt (Richmond, IN)
19. (25) 71 Chris Wall (Holden, LA)
20. (7) 00 Jesse Stovall (Galena, MO)
21. (20) 32 Chris Simpson (Oxford, IA)
22. (15) 1v Will Vaught (Crane, MO)
23. (6) 21 Billy Moyer (Batesville, AR)
24. (1) 20 Jimmy Owens (Newport, TN)
25. (21) 15b Brian Birkhofer (Muscatine, IA)
26. (23) 41 Josh McGuire (Grayson, KY)
27. (4) 17m Dale McDowell (Chickaumauga, GA)
28. (18) 18 Shannon Babb (Mowequa, IL)
29. (28) 25c Chad Simpson (Mt. Vernon, IA)
 
 
Race Statistics
Entrants: 73
 
Lap Leaders: Jimmy Owens (Laps 1-10); Don O’Neal (Laps 11-61); Ray Cook
(Laps 62-72); Steve Casebolt (Laps 73-89); Ray Cook (Laps 90-100)
 
Caution Flags: Lap 10 (Brian Birkhofer, Chris Wall, Jimmy Owens); Lap 11
(Jimmy Owens); Lap 12 (Shannon Babb); Lap 21 (Dale McDowell); Lap 23 (Brad
Neat); Lap 27 (Scott Bloomquist); Lap 28 (Eric Jacobsen); Lap 38 (Chris
Simpson); Lap 50 (Eric Jacobsen); Lap 52 (Earl Pearson Jr.); Lap 53 (Jared
Landers); Lap 56 (Jimmy Owens); Lap 58 (Will Vaught); Lap 65 (Jesse
Stovall); Steve Casebolt (Lap 89); Jimmy Mars (Lap 91); Jared Landers (Lap
92)
 
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Provisionals: Chris Wall, Eric Wells
 
Lucas Oil Midwest Late Model Racing Association Provisionals: Al Purkey,
Chad Simpson
 
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Emergency Provisional: John Blankenship
 
PBM/Erson Cams Hard Charger of the Race: Eric Wells (Started 27th;
Finished 4th; Advanced 23 positions)
 
Ohlin’s Shocks Performer of the Race: Eric Wells
K&N Filters Clean Pass of the Race: Ray Cook
Quarter Master Rookie of the Race: Eric Wells
Comp Cams Engine Builder of the Race: Race Engine Design
Dominator Race Products Hard Luck Award: Steve Casebolt
DirtonDirt.com Crew Chief of the Race: Danny Dishman (Ray Cook)
Time of Race: 96 minutes, 34 seconds

Jimmy Owens Tops Preliminary Night of 18th Annual DART Show Me 100

Wheatland, Missouri (May 28th, 2010) – The opening night of the 18th Annual DART Show Me 100 was held on Friday night as seventy-three Super Late Models converged on Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, Missouri for the event, which was co-sanctioned by the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series (LOLMDS) and the Lucas Oil Midwest Late Model Racing Association (MLRA).

 

 Jimmy Owens opened the evening by setting fast time in Red Buck Cigars Qualifications with a 16.037 second lap around the clay oval.  Owens would go on to win the Wiles Drive Shaft First Heat race from the pole position to earn the pole for Saturday night’s 18th Annual DART Show Me 100 finale.  He picked up the win in heat race one over Jesse Stovall, and Jared Landers, who both transferred to the main event.

 

 Afco Heat Race #2 saw 1999 DART Show Me 100 Champion, Terry Phillips, take off from the pole position and build a straight away lead early in the race before Jimmy Mars caught him late in the race to battle for the lead.  Phillips held Mars off for the win as the pair raced away from the field, but behind them, a physical battle was held between Will Vaught and Steve Casebolt.  Vaught, who was running second early in the race, when he briefly lost control in turn four, allowing several cars to race past, made a daring move to the inside of Steve Casebolt entering turn one on the white flag lap.  The duo would make contact with Vaught clearing Casebolt down the backstretch as he went on to claim the third and final transfer spot.

 

 All Star Performance Heat Race #3 once again saw the pole sitter run away and hide from the field as Martinsville, Indiana’s Don O’Neal put on a driving clinic to take the win by a full straightaway.  However, the story of the event would be Ray Cook, who started in the 6th position.  While most of the competitors were committed to the low line, Cook opted for the middle of the track and spent the first half of the event in a battle with Brad Neat for the final transfer spot.  By lap 12, Cook cleared Neat and two laps later would race past Jeremy Payne to take the second spot.  Cook would go on to finish second with Brad Neat slipping past Payne in the closing laps for the final transfer spot.

 

 Super Flow Heat Race #4 saw Brandon Kinzer and Chris Hall bring the field to the green.  Kinzer would jump to the early lead with Hall quickly falling backward as Earl Pearson Jr. and Scott Bloomquist moved up to the second and third positions respectively early in the event.  By lap five, Kinzer’s handling was beginning to fade as Pearson Jr. took over control of the lead.  Over the next few laps Kinzer would endure a freefall through the field with Bloomquist moving up to the second spot as fifth starting Dan Schlieper advanced to the third spot.  Pearson Jr. cruised to the win with Bloomquist in second as Schlieper withstood a late race challenge from Eric Wells for the final transfer position. 

 

 Dale McDowell and Eric Jacobsen battled side by side early in Wiles Drive Shaft Heat Race #5 before McDowell set sail from the field as Jacobsen settled into a comfortable second position.  Wendell Wallace, Dennis Erb Jr., and Chris Wall hosted a spirited battle for the final transfer spot with three-time DART Show Me 100 Champion, Wendell Wallace, claiming the spot.

 

 AFCO Heat Race #6 saw an entertaining front row as Billy Moyer started on the pole with his son, Billy Moyer Jr. starting outside front row.  The duo would peak the interest of the crowd as they battled side by side for the top spot for the lead during the first two laps before the elder Moyer finally began to inch away.  By the race’s midway point Moyer Jr. began to fight a slightly tight racecar as Shannon Babb and Brian Birkhofer reeled in the second place runner.  However, over the last few laps Moyer Jr. would recover to claim the second spot behind Billy Moyer, who took the comfortable win.  Shannon Babb took the final transfer spot over Birkhofer.

 

 The COMP Cams Race of Champions Presented By Quarter Master saw six of the event’s previous eight winners in action.  Via pill draw, Scott Bloomquist and Wendell Wallace started on the front row for the $1,000 to win affair with Bloomquist taking the early lead.  By lap three Wallace pulled even with Bloomquist for the lead and two laps later would take over the top spot as Ray Cook and Brian Birkhofer battled side by side for the third spot.  On lap the ASI Racewear mandatory caution flew.  The field was lined up for a double file restart on the four lap shootout.  Wallace would quickly dispose of Bloomquist as he once raced to the lead and went on to lead the last four laps to claim the win and bragging rights.  Scott Bloomquist, Brian Birkhofer, Ray Cook, Terry Phillips, and Billy Moyer rounded out the field.

 

 Action will resume on Saturday night with a driver autograph session in the spectator midway from 5:00pm to 5:45pm.  Opening ceremonies are slated for 6:30pm with racing action to follow.  B-Mains, the Manufacturers Dash For Cash, and the 100 lap, 18th Annual DART Show Me 100 Presented by Lucas Oil will all be held.  A complete program for the Open Wheel Modified division will also be held and is sponsored by Pitt’s Homes and New Vision Graphics. 

 

 For more information on Lucas Oil Speedway, visit www.lucasoilspeedway.com.

 

 To find out more about the Lucas Oil MLRA, check out www.mlraracing.com

 

 For the latest breaking news on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, log onto www.lucasdirt.com or call the series’ office at (951)532-2503.

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series


Race Summary
Friday Night, May 28th, 2010
18th Annual DART Show-Me 100 Presented by Lucas Oil
Lucas Oil Speedway – Wheatland, MO

Red Buck Cigars Fast Time: Jimmy Owens / 16.037 seconds

 

Wiles Driveshaft’s First Heat (20 Laps-Top 3 Advance): Jimmy Owens, Jesse Stovall, Jared Landers, Mike Marlar, Tim Isenberg, Brad Looney, Chris Smyser, Al Purkey, Stacy Taylor, Ed Mueller, Dave Eckrich, Joe Kosiski, Michael Walker

 

AFCO Racing Products Second Heat (20 Laps-Top 3 Advance): Terry Phillips, Jimmy Mars, Will Vaught, Keith Foss, Steve Casebolt, Ray Moore, Jay Johnson, Evan Hubert, Austin Dillon, Justin Asplin, Rylan Long, Bill Koons

 

Allstar Performance Third Heat (20 Laps-Top 3 Advance): Don O’Neal, Ray Cook, Brad Neat, Jeremy Payne, Jack Sullivan, John Blankenship, Jason Hughes, Chris Brown, Mike Collins, Dewaine Hottinger, Zac Simmons, Chris Spieker

 

SuperFlow Fourth Heat (20 Laps-Top 3 Advance): Earl Pearson Jr., Scott Bloomquist, Dan Schlieper, Eric Wells, Josh McGuire, Brandon Kinzer, Chris Simpson, Kyle Beard, Gary Christian, Shane Harris, Andrew Kosiski, Chris Hall

 

Wiles Driveshaft’s Fifth Heat (20 Laps-Top 3 Advance): Dale McDowell, Eric Jacobsen, Wendell Wallace, Dennis Erb Jr., Chris Wall, Jason Feger, John Anderson, Bub McCool, JD Hubert, Jon Kirby, John Mason, Larry Jones

 

AFCO Racing Products Sixth Heat (20 Laps-Top 3 Advance): Billy Moyer, Billy Moyer Jr., Shannon Babb, Brian Birkhofer, Eric Turner, Chad Simpson, David Turner, Raymond Merrill, Tyler Reddick, Alan Vaughn, Austin Rettig, PJ Haskins

 

Comp Cams Race of Champions Presented by Quarter Master (12 Laps): Wendell Wallace, Scott Bloomquist, Brian Birkhofer, Ray Cook, Terry Phillips, Billy Moyer

Contact: Ben Shelton (901) 335-3037

May 25th, 2010

 

18th Annual DART Show Me 100 Begins New Era This Weekend

 

Wheatland, Missouri (5/25/10) –This Thursday-Saturday, May 27th-29th, history will be made as the 18th Annual DART Show Me 100 begins a new era of the event’s illustrious history at the state-of-the-art, Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, Missouri.

 

For the first 17 years the DART Show Me 100 called West Plains Motor Speedway home, but at the end of the 2009 season, when it became apparent that the Gibsons were moving toward retirement, it was announced that the event would be moved to Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, Missouri.  With the move, a new era begins for the event at a facility where opportunities and possibilities abound.  For the 2010 event, Don and Billie Gibson will serve as the Grand Marshalls, and long-time DART Show Me 100 fans will recognize many familiar sights that will include everything from the traditional DART Show Me 100 trophy girls down to the one and only event mascot, Gus the Cool Mule.

 

Looking at the list of former champions of the event, there is no denying that it is truly a “Who’s Who” of Super Late Model racing.  Previous champions of the mega-event include defending champion, Brian Birkhofer, Scott Bloomquist, Billy Moyer, Freddy Smith, Wendell Wallace, Rick Auckland, and Ray Cook. 

 

Many of the previous champion’s are expected for this year’s addition of the event, which for the second consecutive year will be sanctioned by the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series (LOLMDS) and will also welcome the co-sanction of the Lucas Oil Midwest Late Model Racing Association (MLRA). 

 

Leading the competitor’s into battle will be the only five-time, DART Show Me 100 Champion, Scott Bloomquist, who is the defending LOLMDS Champion and currently resides atop the point’s standings for the tour heading into this weekend’s festivities.  A strong contingent of drivers from across the nation is expected to converge on the Lucas Oil Speedway to take a shot at the $30,000 to win/$2,000 to start purse.

 

The format for the 18th Annual DART Show Me 100 will get underway on Thursday, May 27th with the traditional practice night event that will include test and tune time from 7pm to 9:30pm. The popular BBQ Dinner with the drivers and crews will follow. The dinner is free to everyone with a pit pass and grandstand spectators are welcome to join for a modest $10.00 ticket fee.

 

Friday night will feature time trials and six heat races for the Super Late Models.  Red Buck Cigars has posted a $250 cash prize for the fastest qualifier, and Weld Wheels has also posted two free wheels to the fastest driver on the clock.  The top three finishers in each heat race will move on to Saturday night’s main event.  The balance of the field in each of the heats will move on to the Super Late Model consolation events on Saturday night.  The COMP Cams Race of Champions Presented By Quartermaster will be held as well, where all previous winners of the event are eligible to battle for a $1,000 prize as well as bragging rights.  Open Wheel Modifieds will be featured as the support class and will compete for $500 to win in an unsanctioned event sponsored by Pitt’s Homes and New Vision Graphics.

 

On Saturday night the Manufacturer’s Dash and two consolation events will be held for the Super Late Models in addition to the 100 lap, DART Show Me 100 finale. Multiple bonus prizes have been added to the weekend’s payout, and most recently Safety Solutions, based in Mooresville, North Carolina, has stepped up to the plate to present the DART Show Me 100 with a free professional head restraint as well as accompanying belts and nets.  The third and seventh place finishers in the coveted event will receive a product certificate for 50% off the purchase of a restraint system

 

Open Wheel Modifieds will once again be featured as the support class on Saturday evening and will compete for $500 to win in an unsanctioned event sponsored by Pitt’s Homes and New Vision Graphics.  Race fans please note that an autograph session will be held in the spectator midway from 5:00pm to 5:45pm.

 

For more information on the event, please visit www.LucasDirt.com, www.MLRARacing.com, and www.LucasOilSpeedway.com .

Dan Robinson
Lucas Oil MLRA PR
 
 
Billy Moyer Tops Field at Sedalia
 
Sedalia, MO (May 21st, 2010) - Batesville, Arkansas' Billy Moyer survived repeated attempts from Crane, Missouri's Will Vaught to capture the $3,000 Lucas Oil MLRA win at Sedalia's State Fair Speedway on Friday night, May 21st. Mount Vernon, Iowa's Chad Simpson ran a solid third but it was all Moyer up front at the finish. Springfield, Missouri's Terry Phillips ran fourth with Corning, Iowa's Bryant Goldsmith rounding out the Top-5.

The points battle has tightened considerably has Coffeyville, Kansas'  Al Purkey now has just a 6 point lead over Republic, Missouri's Brad Looney. Terry Phillips is only 2 points behind Looney and just 8 out of the top spot heading into the action tonight at the New Thunder Hill Speedway in Mayetta, Kansas. Chad Simpson holds down fourth while Phillip's teammate Jeremy Payne occupies the 5th spot.

Heat Race Winners included Chris Simpson, Terry Phillips, Matt Johnson, David Turner, and Billy Moyer. Alan Vaughn, Bryant Goldsmith, Chris Simpson, and Jason Bodenhamer captured transfer positions to the A-Main via their B-Feature finishes. MLRA Provisionals were awarded to Bill Koons and Joe Kosiski while Brett Wood and Dave Meyer were awarded Track Provisionals to fill out the 24 car starting lineup in the A-Main.

Moyer's Victory Circle Chassis has sponsorship support from L & D Trucking, Henderson Motorsports, Banner Valley Hauling, and New Vision Graphics. 2008 MLRA Champion John Anderson from Omaha, Nebraska was not in attendance at the event on Friday. 39 MLRA Late Models jammed the pits at Sedalia on a beautiful Friday night at the historic 1/2 mile on the grounds of the Missouri State Fair.

May 21st Contingency Award Winners:
Performance Bodies Nosepiece Award-Bryant Goldsmith
KRC Product Certificate-Bill Koons
BSB Manufacturing Award-Al Humphrey
Weld Wheels Certificate-Justin Asplin
Keizer Wheels product certificate-Scott Koskovich

Saturday, May 22nd, the Lucas Oil MLRA Late Models will join the IMCA Weekly Series at Thunder Hill. Pit Gates open at 4:00 PM, grandstand gates at 5:00 PM, with the driver's meeting set for 6:15. Hot laps will hit the track at 6:30, with the first heat at 7:30 PM. Pit passes will be $30.00. Grandstand general admission is $15.00, Seniors 65 and up are $13.00 each, kids 6-12 are $10.00, and kids 5 and under are free. Thunder Hill Speedway is located at 11995 142nd Road in Mayetta, KS (2 miles West of US-75 and 142nd Road). For more information, please visit www.racethunderhillspeedway.com.

The biggest of the event of the Season takes place next weekend May 28th-29th as the Lucas Oil MLRA heads to Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, Missouri for the 18th Annual DART Show-Me 100 Presented by Lucas Oil Products. The MLRA has traditionally been a part of the Diamond Nationals on Mother's Day Weekend but the 2010 season will have the MLRA at both the $30,000 to Win Show-Me 100 on Memorial Day Weekend for the first time and the $10,000 to win CMH Diamond Nationals on July 17th. The races are Co-Sanctioned by the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series. Visit www.MLRAracing.com or www.LucasOilSpeedway.com for more information.

Lucas Cattle A Feature Results:
1. Billy Moyer (Batesville, AR), 2. Will Vaught (Crane, MO), 3. Chad Simpson (Mt Vernon, IA), 4. Terry Phillips (Springfield, MO), 5. Bryant Goldsmith (Corning, IA), 6. Brad Looney (Republic, MO), 7. Chris Spieker (Massena, IA), 8. Al Purkey (Coffeyville, KS), 9. Jeremy Payne (Springfield, MO), 10. Chris Smyser (Lancaster, MO), 11. Jason Bodenhamer (Centerview, MO), 12. David Turner (Adrian, MO), 13. Larry Clawson (N Kansas City, MO), 14. Matt Johnson (Archie, MO), 15. Bill Koons (Omaha, NE), 16. Dave Eckrich (Oxford, IA), 17. Jesse Stovall (Galena, MO), 18. Zachary Goulden (Gladstone, MO), 19. Alan Vaughn (Belton, MO), 20. Joe Kosiski (Omaha, NE), 21. Andrew Kosiski (Omaha, NE), 22. Dave Myers (Concordia, MO), 23. Brett Wood (Warrensburg, MO), 24. Chris Simpson (Oxford, IA),
 
AAA Insurance B-Feature #1 Results:
1. Alan Vaughn (Belton, MO), 2. Bryant Goldsmith (Corning, IA), 3. Joe Kosiski (Omaha, NE), 4. Al Humphrey (Giltner, NE), 5. Dave Myers (Concordia, MO), 6. Richard Weber (Kirksville, MO), 7. Brett Wood (Warrensburg, MO), 8. JD Hubert (Cross Timbers, MO), 9. Bob Cummings (Sedalia, MO), 10. Randy McGraw (Marshall, MO), 11. Dustin Walker (Belton, MO), 12. Larry Clawson (N. Kansas City, MO),
 
Impact Signs & Lighting B-Feature #2 Results:
1. Chris Simpson (Oxford, IA), 2. Jason Bodenhamer (Centerview, MO), 3. Bill Koons (Omaha, NE), 4. Justin Asplin (Willow Springs, MO), 5. Bryon Allison (Marshall, MO), 6. Scott Koskovich (Omaha, NE), 7. Zack Simmons (Erie, KS), 8. Shorty Acker (Windsor, MO), 9. Evan Hubert (Cross Timbers, MO), 10. Jeremy Watts (Independence, MO), 11. Eric Turner (Hermitage, MO),
 
AFCO Products Heat #1 Results:
1. Terry Phillips (Springfield, MO), 2. Chris Spieker (Massena, IA), 3. Jesse Stovall (Galena, MO), 4. Andrew Kosiski (Omaha, NE), 5. Randy McGraw (Marshall, MO), 6. Bryon Allison (Marshall, MO), 7. Justin Asplin (Willow Springs, MO), 8. JD Hubert (Cross Timbers, MO), 9. Bob Cummings (Sedalia, MO), 10. Larry Clawson (N. Kansas City, MO),
 
Weld Wheels Heat #2 Results:
1. Matt Johnson (Archie, MO), 2. Jeremy Payne (Springfield, MO), 3. Larry Clawson (N Kansas City, MO), 4. Eric Turner (Hermitage, MO), 5. Dave Eckrich (Oxford, IA), 6. Joe Kosiski (Omaha, NE), 7. Dave Myers (Concordia, MO), 8. Bill Koons (Omaha, NE), 9. Zack Simmons (Erie, KS), 10. Brett Wood (Warrensburg, MO),
 
BSB Manufacturing Heat #3 Results:
1. David Turner (Adrian, MO), 2. Brad Looney (Republic, MO), 3. Chris Smyser (Lancaster, MO), 4. Al Purkey (Coffeyville, KS), 5. Bryant Goldsmith (Corning, IA), 6. Alan Vaughn (Belton, MO), 7. Evan Hubert (Cross Timbers, MO), 8. Richard Weber (Kirksville, MO), 9. Al Humphrey (Giltner, NE), 10. Jeremy Watts (Independence, MO),
 
Powertrain Industries Heat #4 Results:
1. Billy Moyer (Batesville, AR), 2. Chad Simpson (Mt Vernon, IA), 3. Will Vaught (Crane, MO), 4. Zachary Goulden (Gladstone, MO), 5. Scott Koskovich (Omaha, NE), 6. Shorty Acker (Windsor, MO), 7. Dustin Walker (Belton, MO), 8. Jason Bodenhamer (Centerview, MO), 9. Chris Simpson (Oxford, IA),
 
The Lucas Oil MLRA (Midwest Latemodel Racing Association) sanctions regional Super Dirt Late Model touring series events in Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Nebraska, and Iowa.
Dan Robinson
Lucas Oil MLRA PR
 
 
Doubleheader at Sedalia and Thunder Hill this Weekend
 
Buckner, MO (May 18th, 2010) - After yet another rainout this past weekend at the Nevada Speedway, the Stars and Cars of the Lucas Oil MLRA head to Sedalia's State Fair Speedway this Friday, May 21st followed by the New Thunder Hill Speedway in Mayetta, Kansas this Saturday, May 22nd with great weather in the forecast. This will be the series' first visit to Sedalia this season and the first visit to Thunder Hill in more than three seasons. Jason Bodenhamer and Reid Millard are in their first season of promoting the fabled Missouri State Fair Speedway while Thunder Hill also recently changed ownership as Mike, Dave, and Dean Conkwright are now at the helm.

Gates open at Sedalia this Friday night, May 21st at 5pm with hot laps set to begin at 7:00, and racing at 7:30. General admission is $15 for adults with pit pass pricing set at $30. The Rick Ball Ford 360 Sprints and W-K Chevrolet Modifieds will join the super late models this weekend. Please visit www.missouristatefairspeedway.com for complete details on this event and all events at Sedalia's State Fair Speedway.

Saturday, May 22nd, the Lucas Oil MLRA Late Models will join the IMCA Weekly Series at Thunder Hill. Pit Gates open at 4:00 PM, grandstand gates at 5:00 PM, with the driver's meeting set for 6:15. Hot laps will hit the track at 6:30, with the first heat at 7:30 PM. Pit passes will be $30.00. Grandstand general admission is $15.00, Seniors 65 and up are $13.00 each, kids 6-12 are $10.00, and kids 5 and under are free. Thunder Hill Speedway is located at 11995 142nd Road in Mayetta, KS (2 miles West of US-75 and 142nd Road). For more information, please visit www.racethunderhillspeedway.com.

6-Time and defending Lucas Oil MLRA Champion Al Purkey will lead the MLRA brigade into action as he continues his impressive start to the 2010 season in his new Hatfield Powered Larry Shaw Race Car. Purkey won the most recent Lucas Oil MLRA event held on April 10th at Lucas Oil Speedway for his first ever win at the picturesque facility in Wheatland, Missouri. Republic, Missouri's Brad Looney occupies the second spot in points just 10 points behind Purkey, while Springfield's Terry Phillips sits in third, 16 points out of the top spot.

The 2008 MLRA Champion, John Anderson holds down the fourth spot in points after having won the Season Opener at I-80 Speedway in Greenwood, Nebraska on April 3rd. Mount Vernon, Iowa's Chad Simpson rounds out the Top-5 with 121 points to Purkeys 141. With two (2) MLRA provisionals on the line for the 18th Annual DART Show-Me 100, the next two races are pivotal as the drivers jockey for the top spots in the MLRA points standings.

The biggest of the event of the Season takes place on May 28th-29th as the Lucas Oil MLRA heads to Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, Missouri for the 18th Annual DART Show-Me 100 Presented by Lucas Oil Products. The MLRA has traditionally been a part of the Diamond Nationals on Mother's Day Weekend but the 2010 season will have the MLRA at both the $30,000 to Win Show-Me 100 on Memorial Day Weekend for the first time and the $10,000 to win CMH Diamond Nationals on July 17th. The races are Co-Sanctioned by the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series. Visit www.MLRAracing.com for more information.
 
The Lucas Oil MLRA (Midwest Latemodel Racing Association) sanctions regional Super Dirt Late Model touring series events in Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Nebraska, and Iowa.
For all the latest news and information on the Lucas Oil 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.
 
Dan Robinson
Lucas Oil MLRA PR
 
 
Lucas Oil MLRA Race at Nevada Speedway has been Postponed until July 31st
 
Buckner, MO (May 15th, 2010) - With heavy rain blanketing the region throughout the week and additional rain forecasted throughout the weekend, Officials with the Lucas Oil MLRA and Nevada Speedway have been left with no choice but to postpone the event scheduled for Saturday, May 15th. The race will be tentatively rescheduled for July 31st. Please continue to watch www.MLRAracing.com or www.NevadaSpeedway.net for details.

The Lucas Oil MLRA will try again next weekend at Sedalia's State Fair Speedway on Friday, May 21st followed by the New Thunderhill Speedway on Saturday, May 22nd. The biggest event of the Season takes place on May 28th-29th as the Lucas Oil MLRA heads to Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, Missouri for the 18th Annual DART Show-Me 100 Presented by Lucas Oil Products. The MLRA has traditionally been a part of the Diamond Nationals on Mother's Day Weekend but the 2010 season will have the MLRA at both the $30,000 to Win Show-Me 100 on Memorial Day Weekend for the first time and the $10,000 to win CMH Diamond Nationals on July 17th. The races are Co-Sanctioned by the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series. Visit www.MLRAracing.com for more information.
 
The Lucas Oil MLRA (Midwest Latemodel Racing Association) sanctions regional Super Dirt Late Model touring series events in Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Nebraska, and Iowa.
For all the latest news and information on the Lucas Oil 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.
 
Dan Robinson
Lucas Oil MLRA PR
 
 
Nevada Speedway Up Next for the Lucas Oil MLRA Saturday, May 15th
 
Buckner, MO (May 12th, 2010) - After a nearly month long layoff, the Star and Cars of the Lucas Oil MLRA are amped up and ready for action with three weekends in a row of non-stop high octane Dirt Late Model Racing Action. The next stop on the 2010 tour is the Nevada Speedway in Nevada, Missouri which now under the direction of new owners Shawn and Tracey Hendren. The Hendrens recently purchased the Nevada Speedway and have already made significant improvements not only to the facility but also to the racing surface as the track has been very good the last few weeks. A-Modifieds and Street Stocks will also take to the Nevada Speedway as support classes for the MLRA Spring Shootout.

6-Time and defending Lucas Oil MLRA Champion Al Purkey will lead the MLRA brigade into action as he continues his impressive start to the 2010 season in his new Hatfield Powered Larry Shaw Race Car. Purkey won the most recent Lucas Oil MLRA event held on April 10th at Lucas Oil Speedway for his first ever win at the picturesque facility in Wheatland, Missouri. Republic, Missouri's Brad Looney occupies the second spot in points just 10 points behind Purkey, while Springfield's Terry Phillips sits in third, 16 points out of the top spot.

The 2008 MLRA Champion, John Anderson holds down the fourth spot in points after having won the Season Opener at I-80 Speedway in Greenwood, Nebraska on April 3rd. Mount Vernon, Iowa's Chad Simpson rounds out the Top-5 with 121 points to Purkeys 141. With two (2) MLRA provisionals on the line for the 18th Annual DART Show-Me 100, the next three races are pivotal as the drivers jockey for the top spots in the MLRA points standings.

Grandstand gates are set to open at 5:30pm with Hot Laps scheduled to start at 7:00 with racing at 7:30. Adult Admission is just $20 for upper level reserved seats and $15 for Adult General Admission tickets. Juniors (6-11) are just $4. Race fans 5-years of age and younger are admitted FREE to the speedway. Pit Passes are set at $25.

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 the track hotline at (417) 667-5859 for more information.

The Lucas Oil MLRA heads to Sedalia's State Fair Speedway next Friday, May 21st followed by the New Thunderhill Speedway on May 22nd. The biggest of the event of the Season takes place on May 28th-29th as the Lucas Oil MLRA heads to Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, Missouri for the 18th Annual DART Show-Me 100 Presented by Lucas Oil Products. The MLRA has traditionally been a part of the Diamond Nationals on Mother's Day Weekend but the 2010 season will have the MLRA at both the $30,000 to Win Show-Me 100 on Memorial Day Weekend for the first time and the $10,000 to win CMH Diamond Nationals on July 17th. The races are Co-Sanctioned by the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series. Visit www.MLRAracing.com for more information.
 
The Lucas Oil MLRA (Midwest Latemodel Racing Association) sanctions regional Super Dirt Late Model touring series events in Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Nebraska, and Iowa.
For all the latest news and information on the Lucas Oil 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.
 
Tire Testing Update
 

 
Buckner, MO (April 20th, 2010) - Officials with the Lucas Oil MLRA have announced that tire samples taken during the Season Opening Race at I-80 Speedway in Greenwood, Nebraska on April 3rd have come back from the lab and no chemicals were found in the tires that were sampled. Tire samples were taken from Feature Winner John Anderson following the event. All samples were taken by Lucas Oil MLRA Officials, and submitted in accordance with Lucas Oil MLRA procedures.
 
The Lucas Oil MLRA (Midwest Latemodel Racing Association) sanctions regional Super Dirt Late Model touring series events in Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Nebraska, and Iowa.
For all the latest news and information on the Lucas Oil 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.
 
Dan Robinson
Lucas Oil MLRA PR
 
 
Contingency Award Winners from Lucas Oil Speedway
 
Buckner, MO (April 14th, 2010) - Jason Bodenhamer, Eric Turner, and J.D. Hubert head the list of product contingency award winners from this past weekend's Lucas Oil MLRA Race at Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, Missouri. Adrian, Missouri's David Turner and Lancaster, Missouri's Chris Smyser also received product certificates based on their performances last Saturday evening.

Centerview, Missouri racer Jason Bodenhamer captured the KRC award for a new KRC Water Temperature Regulator. This revolutionary new product from Kluhsman Racing Components in Lockwood, Missouri is a cockpit controlled water temperature control device that allows racers to get their engine up to operating temperature quickly for a faster start. For more information please visit www.KRCracing.com.

Hermitage, Missouri's Eric Turner driving the Steve Rushin owned GRT captured the Performance Bodies Nosepiece award. These wind tunnel proven Dirt Late Model MD3 Nosepieces are available at www.PerformanceBodies.com. J.D. Hubert driving the Gary Hubert Motorsports MasterSbilt chassis took home the KRC Carb Cover award. Protect those high dollar carburetors with this all aluminum Carb Cover exclusively from Kluhsman Racing Components.

David Turner driving the 15T Rocket Chassis from Adrian, Missouri was the proud winner of the BSB Manufacturing Certificate. David receives a $50 certificate to be used on the purchase of any of the high quality products available from BSB Manufacturing. BSB is the "Home of the Billet Birdcage", from shocks to birdcages, BSB Manufacturing has got you covered. Visit www.bsb-mfg.comfor a complete line of products. Finally, Chris Smyser driving the 25s from Lancaster, Missouri captured the $50 product certificate from Weld Wheels. Weld offers complete lines of high performance wheels for oval track, drag racing, and street performance. For more information on the finest racing wheels on the market today, visit www.WeldRacing.com.

The Lucas Oil MLRA is scheduled to return to action on Saturday, May 15th for their first visit of 2010 at the Nevada Speedway in Nevada, Missouri. The Nevada Speedway was recently purchased by Shawn and Tracey Hendren and has already received rave reviews about the improvements made to the facility and the racing surface. The Lucas Oil MLRA then takes to the big half-mile at Sedalia's State Fair Speedway on Friday, May 21st and the New Thunder Hill Speedway on Saturday, May 22nd. Visit www.MLRAracing.comfor complete details.
 
The Lucas Oil MLRA (Midwest Latemodel Racing Association) sanctions regional Super Dirt Late Model touring series events in Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Nebraska, and Iowa.
For all the latest news and information on the Lucas Oil 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.
 
Dan Robinson
Lucas Oil MLRA PR
 
 
Al Purkey Tops MLRA Field at Lucas Oil Speedway
 
Wheatland, MO (April 10th, 2010) - Al Purkey has taken a quick liking to his new Hatfield Powered Larry Shaw Race Car as he topped the Lucas Oil MLRA field at Lucas Oil Speedway's Season Opener for his first ever win at the 3/8ths mile Lucas Oil Speedway oval. Jeremy Payne was right on his heels to take the second spot at the stripe followed by veteran racer Kelly Boen out of Henderson, Colorado. Republic, Missouri's Brad Looney was fourth followed by GRT House Car Pilot Jack Sullivan.

Perfect weather, big crowds, and action packed racing were the buzzwords of the day as the Lucas Oil MLRA invaded the Lucas Oil Speedway for the first time in 2010. As warm as the unseasonable April weather was for the race fans in the stands, the action on the track was even hotter as Forty-Eight MLRA Late Models jammed the pits in Wheatland, Missouri for the $3,000 to win show with 3 and 4 wide racing throughout the pack. Purkey was the class of the field up front throughout as he won heat race #1 to earn the pole position for the 30 Lap Main Event. Purkey shot to the lead on the opening lap and held off repeated challenges from Jeremy Payne. Heat Race Wins were captured by Purkey, Bill Koons, Larry Jones, Dave Eckrich, and Jeremy Payne. Raymond Merrill and John Anderson scored B-Main wins to advance to the main event.

Notes:
Purkey's Hatfield Powered Larry Shaw Race Car is owned by Nebraska Businessman Bill Koons with sponsorship support from Billy's Cafes, Purkey's Auto Salvage, Taylormade Performance, Integra Racing Shocks, Smiley's Racing Products, Duralite Racing Wheels, and VP Race Fuels. The win was Purkey's 47th career MLRA Win. The Lucas Oil MLRA returns to action on May 15th at Nevada Speedway in Nevada, Missouri followed by a spring visit to Sedalia's State Fair Speedway on May 21st and a visit to the New Thunderhill Speedway in Mayetta, Kansas on May 22nd. Memorial Day Weekend will see the MLRA teams travel back to Wheatland, Missouri for the $30,000 to win 18th Annual DART Show-Me 100 Presented by Lucas Oil Products. Galena, Missouri's Jesse Stovall won the support A-Modified Feature. Visit www.MLRAracing.com for complete details.

MLRA 4/8/2010
Lucas Cattle A Feature:1. Al Purkey (Coffeyville, KS), 2. Jeremy Payne (Springfield, MO), 3. Kelly Boen (Henderson, CO), 4. Brad Looney (Republic, MO), 5. Jack Sullivan (Greenbriar, AR), 6. Eric Turner (Hermitage, MO), 7. Chad Simpson (Mt Vernon, IA), 8. Terry Phillips (Springfield, MO), 9. Dave Eckrich (Oxford, IA), 10. Gary Christian (Broken Bow, OK), 11. John Anderson (Omaha, NE), 12. Wendell Wallace (Batesville, AK), 13. Jason Bodenhamer (Centerview, MO), 14. Raymond Merrill (Sullivan, OK), 15. Joe Kosiski (Omaha, NE), 16. Chris Spieker (Massena, IA), 17. JD Hubert (Cross Timbers, MO), 18. Jason O'Brien (Atlantic, IA), 19. Evan Hubert (Cross Timbers, MO), 20. Zac Simmons (Erie, KS), 21. Bill Koons (Omaha, NE), 22. Larry Jones (Eldrado Springs, MO), 23. Cliff Morrow (Enid, OK), 24. Denny Woodworth (Mendon, IL),
 
AAA of Missouri B Feature 1:1. Raymond Merrill (Sullivan, OK), 2. Denny Woodworth (Mendon, IL), 3. Evan Hubert (Cross Timbers, MO), 4. Chris Smyser (Lancaster, MO), 5. Keith Foss (Winona, MN), 6. Al Humphrey (Giltner, NE), 7. Gary Stolba (Willow Springs, MO), 8. Matt Furman (Iowa City, IA), 9. Ricky Frankel (Quincy, IL), 10. Todd Hormel (West Liberty, IA), 11. Jason Hobscheidt, 12. Dustin Walker (Belton, MO), 13. Steve Johnson (Joplin, MO), 14. Daniel Jessen, 15. Shawn Lee (Spickard, MO), 16. Rylan Long (Greenfield, MO),
 
Sunoco B Feature 2:1. John Anderson (Omaha, NE), 2. JD Hubert (Cross Timbers, MO), 3. Chris Spieker (Massena, IA), 4. David Turner (Adrian, MO), 5. Joe Kosiski (Omaha, NE), 6. Jason Bodenhamer (Centerview, MO), 7. Brantlee Gotschall (Nevada, MO), 8. Jerry Warner (La Vista, NE), 9. Scott Koskovich (Omaha, NE), 10. Andrew Kosiski, 11. Kurt Sledd (Edwards, MO), 12. Zachary Goulden (Gladstone, MO), 13. Don Cloyd (Fair Grove, MO), 14. Justin Asplin, 15. Larry Clawson (N Kansas City, MO),
 
Afco Heat 1:1. Al Purkey (Coffeyville, KS), 2. Terry Phillips (Springfield, MO), 3. Evan Hubert (Cross Timbers, MO), 4. Cliff Morrow (Enid, OK), 5. Don Cloyd (Fair Grove, MO), 6. Dustin Walker (Belton, MO), 7. Andrew Kosiski, 8. Kurt Sledd (Edwards, MO), 9. Shawn Lee (Spickard, MO), 10. Larry Clawson (N Kansas City, MO),
 
BSB Heat 2:1. Bill Koons (Omaha, NE), 2. Zac Simmons (Erie, KS), 3. Jack Sullivan (Greenbriar, AR), 4. Chad Simpson (Mt Vernon, IA), 5. Gary Stolba (Willow Springs, MO), 6. David Turner (Adrian, MO), 7. Jason Hobscheidt, 8. Chris Smyser (Lancaster, MO), 9. Justin Asplin, 10. Matt Furman (Iowa City, IA),
 
Impact Heat 3:1. Larry Jones (Eldrado Springs, MO), 2. Eric Turner (Hermitage, MO), 3. Brad Looney (Republic, MO), 4. John Anderson (Omaha, NE), 5. Brantlee Gotschall (Nevada, MO), 6. Jason Bodenhamer (Centerview, MO), 7. Keith Foss (Winona, MN), 8. Joe Kosiski (Omaha, NE), 9. Daniel Jessen,
 
KRC Heat 4:1. Dave Eckrich (Oxford, IA), 2. Kelly Boen (Henderson, CO), 3. JD Hubert (Cross Timbers, MO), 4. Wendell Wallace (Batesville, AK), 5. Denny Woodworth (Mendon, IL), 6. Ricky Frankel (Quincy, IL), 7. Zachary Goulden (Gladstone, MO), 8. Steve Johnson (Joplin, MO), 9. Jerry Warner (La Vista, NE),
 
Power Train Industries Heat 5:1. Jeremy Payne (Springfield, MO), 2. Jason O'Brien (Atlantic, IA), 3. Gary Christian (Broken Bow, OK), 4. Raymond Merrill (Sullivan, OK), 5. Al Humphrey (Giltner, NE), 6. Chris Spieker (Massena, IA), 7. Todd Hormel (West Liberty, IA), 8. Scott Koskovich (Omaha, NE), 9. Rylan Long (Greenfield, MO)
 
The Lucas Oil MLRA (Midwest Latemodel Racing Association) sanctions regional Super Dirt Late Model touring series events in Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Nebraska, and Iowa.
Dan Robinson
Lucas Oil MLRA PR
 
 
Lucas Oil Speedway Up Next for the MLRA Saturday, April 10th
 
Buckner, MO (April 7th, 2010) - On the heels of a great Lucas Oil MLRA Season Opener at I-80 Speedway, the Lucas Oil MLRA now heads to the "Diamond of Dirt Tracks", Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, Missouri this Saturday, April 10th. Over 50 of the top MLRA late models were in attendance at I-80 and more of the same is expected at Lucas Oil Speedway in this early season showdown. 2008 MLRA Champion John Anderson from Omaha, Nebraska leads the MLRA contingent into action this weekend with a slim point lead over 2009 MLRA Champion Al Purkey by virtue of their 1-2 finish last weekend.

Anderson, driving a Jay Dickens powered MasterSbilt with support from Shop Quik Convenience Stores, Sunoco Race Fuel, and MarCorp Electric collected his 20th career MLRA win in his home state at I-80. In addition to the strong showings by Anderson and Purkey, Springfield, Missouri veteran Terry Phillips captured the 3rd spot on Saturday and will be in action this weekend along with Republic, Missouri's Brad Looney who had a a very strong 4th place finish last weekend. Local Favorites David Turner, Jason Bodenhamer, Jeremy Payne, Rylan Long, and Eric Turner are just a few of the top drivers expected to take to the 3/8th mile Lucas Oil Speedway oval this Saturday.

Grandstand gates are set to open at 5:00pm with the Pit Gates slated for a 4:00pm open time. Hot Laps get underway at 6:30 with racing starting at 7:05. Adult Admission is just $20 for this first Special Event of 2010. Seniors and Military are only $15 while Juniors (6-15) are just $5. Race fans 5-years of age and younger are  FREE. Pit Passes are set at $25. The first 500 adults that sign up get a chance to win a shot at a wild Dirt Late Model Two-Seater ride with MLRA Champion Al Purkey. Kids Inflatables, a dirt late model simulator, and the Slick Track Go-Karts are just a few of the attractions this weekend. The Pitt's Homes A-Modifieds will also be in action this weekend as a large field of the top modified drivers in the area are also expected.

Lucas Oil Speedway offers special Family Passes which are priced at only $40 for this event which includes entry for two adults (age 16 and up) and up to three youth (ages 6-15). A very limited number of VIP Suites are also still available for Saturday night. Lucas Oil VIP Suites are a great way to entertain that special customer or business associate. Call (417) 282-5984 for more information and availability.

The Lucas Oil Speedway is located at Highways 83 and 54 in Wheatland, MO. Click www.LucasOilSpeedway.com for more information and detailed directions or call the Track Hotline at (417) 282-5984.
 
The Lucas Oil MLRA (Midwest Latemodel Racing Association) sanctions regional Super Dirt Late Model touring series events in Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Nebraska, and Iowa.
Dan Robinson
Lucas Oil MLRA PR
 
 
John Anderson Melts Competition at I-80 Speedway's Spring Melt Down
 
Greenwood, NE (April 3rd, 2010) - Omaha, Nebraska's John Anderson fired the opening shot of the 2010 Lucas Oil MLRA season by capturing the win in the Spring Melt Down at I-80 Speedway. Defending MLRA Champion Al Purkey from Coffeyville, Kansas wheeled a brand new Hatfield Powered Larry Shaw Race Car to the runner-up position at the finish while Springfield, Missouri's Terry Phillips captured the final podium spot. Republic, Missouri's Brad Looney was fourth, and Oxford, Iowa's Dave Eckrich rounded out the Top-5. Chad Simpson, Jason Bodenhamer, Kyle Berck, Mike Wiarda, and David Turner finished 6th-10th respectively.

Heat Race Winners included: Jason Bodenhamer, Denny Eckrich, Terry Phillips, Al Purkey, and Denny Woodworth. Delbert Smith and Jerry Warner captured B-Main wins to advance to the Main Event. 50 Lucas Oil MLRA Late Models were on hand to compete for the $3,000 to win top prize. Complete Results will be posted at www.MLRAracing.com.

The Lucas Oil MLRA now heads to the Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, Missouri next Saturday, April 10th for the first of four visits to the "Diamond of Dirt Tracks." For complete details about the Lucas Oil Speedway "Spring Thunder" event, please visit www.LucasOilSpeedway.com or www.MLRAracing.com.
 
The Lucas Oil MLRA (Midwest Latemodel Racing Association) sanctions regional Super Dirt Late Model touring series events in Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Nebraska, and Iowa.
 
 
Warm Sunshine Greets Competitors and Fans at I-80 Speedway
 
Buckner, MO (April 2nd, 2010) - Mother Nature appears to be taking a much needed break as warm spring sunshine is shining on the I-80 Speedway on Friday afternoon as the track prepares for the previously postponed 2010 season opener. Saturday's forecast calls for much more of the same which brings a smile to the face of I-80 Speedway Promoter Ed Kosiski.  "We needed this, it's been a long winter and we are finally ready to get racing." The Lucas Oil MLRA takes center stage on Saturday night April 3rd but preliminary events featuring Late Models, B-Mods, Hornets, and IMCA Modifieds headline the NASCAR/IMCA National Points Night events on Friday night. Saturday's action will feature the Lucas Oil MLRA Dirt Late Model Touring Series along with Modifieds and Hobby Stocks as the support classes.

The pit gates on Friday night will open at 4:00, with hot laps at 6:00 and racing at 6:30. Grandstand gates will open will open at 5:00 on Friday.The racing action starts at 6:30pm on Saturday with the gates set to open at 3:00. Adult Admission is set at $15 with Juniors (6-15) just $8. Kids 5 and under are admitted FREE. The Lucas Oil MLRA will be racing for $3,000 to win while the IMCA Modifieds will also be in action with a special $1,000 to win top prize. IMCA Hobby Stocks round out the support classes.

The I-80 Speedway is located off Interstate 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 the Soaring Edge Motorcross Track. 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, please visit www.neracewaypark.com.

The Lucas Oil MLRA gets right back at it on Saturday, April 10th with the first of four visits to Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, Missouri. For complete details about the Lucas Oil Speedway "Spring Thunder" event, please visit www.LucasOilSpeedway.com or www.MLRAracing.com.
 
The Lucas Oil MLRA (Midwest Latemodel Racing Association) sanctions regional Super Dirt Late Model touring series events in Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Nebraska, and Iowa.
Lucas Oil MLRA Season Opener Shifts to I-80 Speedway's "Spring Meltdown"
 
Buckner, MO (March 28th, 2010) - As Mother Nature attempts to wreak havoc on the early spring racing schedules in the Midwest, the Lucas Oil MLRA will try again this weekend with the "Spring Meltdown" at I-80 Speedway in Greenwood, Nebraska on Saturday, April 3rd. The previous two attempts to get the 2010 season underway at Mid-America Speedway were postponed by rain, but as they say "hopefully the third time is the charm". "We are all ready to get this season going," stated MLRA Promoter Harriett Chancellor "I know the drivers and fans both have cabin fever and we are all ready get back at it."

The racing action starts at 6:30pm on Saturday with the gates set to open at 3:00. Adult Admission is set at $15 with Juniors (6-15) just $8. Kids 5 and under are admitted FREE. The Lucas Oil MLRA will be racing for $3,000 to win while the IMCA Modifieds will also be in action with a special $1,000 to win top prize. IMCA Hobby Stocks round out the support classes.

The I-80 Speedway is located off Interstate 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 the Soaring Edge Motorcross Track. 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, please visit www.neracewaypark.com.

The Lucas Oil MLRA gets right back at it on Saturday, April 10th with the first of four visits to Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, Missouri. For complete details about the Lucas Oil Speedway "Spring Thunder" event, please visit www.LucasOilSpeedway.com or www.MLRAracing.com.
 
The Lucas Oil MLRA (Midwest Latemodel Racing Association) sanctions regional Super Dirt Late Model touring series events in Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Nebraska, and Iowa.
Bud Purkey Memorial at Mid America Speedway Postponed Until July 9th-10th
 
Buckner, MO (March 25th, 2010) - The Bud Purkey Memorial that had been originally scheduled for March 19th-20th and postponed once already has been postponed until July 9th-10th, 2010 "This ongoing rain has just made it impossible for us to get this show in at this time." stated MLRA Promoter Harriett Chancellor. Complete event details will be available at www.MLRAracing.com or www.AlPurkeyRacing.com.

The season opener for the Lucas Oil MLRA will now take place at I-80 Speedway in Greenwood, Nebraska on Saturday April 3rd followed by the first of four visits in 2010 to the  "Diamond of Dirt Tracks", Lucas Oil Speedway on Saturday night April 10th. For information on these events, please visit www.neracewaypark.com or www.LucasOilSpeedway.com.
 
The Lucas Oil MLRA (Midwest Latemodel Racing Association) sanctions regional Super Dirt Late Model touring series events in Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Nebraska, and Iowa.
Bud Purkey Memorial at Mid America Speedway Postponed One Week
 
Buckner, MO (March 19th, 2010) - The Season Opening Bud Purkey Memorial scheduled for Friday and Saturday March 19th-20th has been postponed due to deteriorating weather conditions and forecasted rain and snow both days. "We really wanted to get the race in this weekend," stated Race Promoter Al Purkey, "but the weather just isn't cooperating. The forecast looks much better for next weekend so it should be a great show." The complete show will run next weekend March 26th-27th minus the Thursday practice session.

"Unfortunately, you can't control the weather," stated MLRA Promoter Harriett Chancellor. "This is shaping up to be a huge show based on the drivers here for practice last night." Chancellor was referring to names in the pits such as Billy Moyer, Wendall Wallace, John Anderson, Al Purkey, Terry Phillips, and Jack Sullivan just to name a few.

The action on Friday night March 26th gets underway at 7:30pm with Heat Races and Pole Dashes on the schedule. Adult Grandstand Admission is $12 on Friday with Juniors 7-15 just $5. Race fans 6 and under are FREE.

Saturday's action on March 27th starts at 6:00pm. Adult Admission on Saturday is set at $20 while Juniors 7-15 are once again just $5 with kids 6 and under FREE. Pit Passes for both Friday and Saturday nights are $30. The Official Hotel of the event is the Sleep Inn and Suites of South Coffeyville, KS. Please call (620) 688-6400 for reservations. For information about the event, please visit www.MLRAracing.com or www.AlPurkeyRacing.com.

Mid-America Speedway kicks off a three week stretch of racing action for the Lucas Oil MLRA as they visit I-80 Speedway at the Nebraska Raceway Park complex in Greenwood, Nebraska on Saturday April 3rd followed by the first of four visits in 2010 to the  "Diamond of Dirt Tracks", Lucas Oil Speedway on Saturday night April 10th.
 
The Lucas Oil MLRA (Midwest Latemodel Racing Association) sanctions regional Super Dirt Late Model touring series events in Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Nebraska, and Iowa.
Dan Robinson
Lucas Oil MLRA PR
 
 
Bud Purkey Memorial at Mid America Speedway Starts 2010 Lucas Oil MLRA Season
 
Buckner, MO (March 15th, 2010) - The 2010 Lucas Oil MLRA Season revs up this weekend with the Inaugural $6,000 to win Bud Purkey Memorial on March 19th and 20th at the Mid-America Speedway in South Coffeyville, Oklahoma. Over $48,000 in prize money will be on the line this weekend as the Lucas Oil MLRA kicks off the 2010 campaign.

Defending Lucas Oil MLRA Champion Al Purkey is the Co-Promoter of the event along with Jim White and Smiley's Racing Products of Kansas. The Open Wheel Modifieds will also be racing for a special $1,500 to win top prize running USRA rules. Factory Stocks, Pure Stocks, and the Non-Wing Turf Cars will also be in action.

The weekend gets underway with a practice session on Thursday, March 18th from 7-10pm. Grandstand Admission is FREE on Thursday with Pit Passes just $10. The action on Friday night gets underway at 7:30pm with Heat Races and Pole Dashes on the schedule. Adult Grandstand Admission is $12 on Friday with Juniors 7-15 just $5. Race fans 6 and under are FREE.

Saturday's Main Event action starts at 6:00pm. Adult Admission on Saturday is set at $20 while Juniors 7-15 are once again just $5 with kids 6 and under FREE. Pit Passes for both Friday and Saturday nights are $30. The Official Hotel of the event is the Sleep Inn and Suites of South Coffeyville, KS. Please call (620) 688-6400 for reservations. For information about the event, please visit www.MLRAracing.com or www.AlPurkeyRacing.com.

The Lucas Oil MLRA will take a one week hiatus before returning to racing action on April 3rd at I-80 Speedway at the Nebraska Raceway Park complex in Greenwood, Nebraska followed by the first of four visits to the  "Diamond of Dirt Tracks", Lucas Oil Speedway on Saturday night April 10th.
 
The Lucas Oil MLRA (Midwest Latemodel Racing Association) sanctions regional Super Dirt Late Model touring series events in Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Nebraska, and Iowa.
2010 MLRA Logo
 
Dan Robinson
Lucas Oil MLRA PR
 
 
Lucas Oil MLRA Announces
2010 Racing Schedule and New Logo for 2010
 
Buckner, MO (January 24th, 2010) - Officials with the Buckner, Missouri based MLRA (Midwest Latemodel Racing Association) are pleased to release the 2010 MLRA Racing Schedule along with a brand new logo that highlights the newly formed association with Lucas Oil Products based out of Corona, CA. The 2010 Tour is highlighted by return visits to many of the top tracks in the Midwest, a return to some outstanding venues that have hosted MLRA events in previous seasons, and a minimum of 5 races that pay at least $5,000 to win.

The $6,000 to win Bud Purkey Memorial kicks things off on March 19th and 20th at the Mid-America Motor Speedway in South Coffeyville, Oklahoma in a race co-promoted by defending MLRA Champion Al Purkey. Nebraska Raceway Park in Greenwood, Nebraska makes it's first of five appearances on the schedule on April 3rd while the "Diamond of Dirt Tracks", Lucas Oil Speedway starts their 2010 season off with the MLRA and their outstanding A-Mods on Saturday night April 10th.

The month of May gets underway on May 15th as the Nevada Speedway in Nevada, Missouri once again hosts the cars and stars of the MLRA for some classic door to door short track action. Teams then travel from the bullring at Nevada to the super fast 1/2 mile Sedalia State Fair Speedway in Sedalia, Missouri on Friday night, May 21st. Current MLRA drivers, Jason Bodenhamer and Reid Millard have taken over the promotion of the Sedalia speedplant in 2010 and have many exciting new events on their 2010 schedule. On Saturday night, May 22nd, the MLRA makes it's first visit in several seasons to the Thunderhill Speedway in Mayetta, Kansas which is now under the direction of the Conkwright family for 2010.

The biggest weekend of the season takes place on May 27th-29th as the 18th Annual Show-Me 100 moves to the Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, Missouri in 2010 and will be co-sanctioned by the Lucas Oil MLRA for the first time. The event is a Nationally Televised Event and will be sanctioned by the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series and the Lucas Oil MLRA. Reserved Tickets are on sale now by calling (417) 282-5984. Drivers hardly have time to catch their breath however as the traditional $5,000 to win Alphabet Soup race wraps up the holiday weekend on Sunday night May 30th in Greenwood, Nebraska at I-80 Speedway.

The 24 Raceway in Moberly, Missouri appears on the schedule on June 12th. Sedalia's State Fair Speedway makes it's second appearance of the season on Friday night, June 25th followed by a first time visit by the MLRA to the new Springfield Raceway on Saturday night June 26th for the $3,000 to win John Kuntz Memorial.

The Independence Day weekend has the MLRA traveling north to the Nebraska Raceway Park in Greenwood, NE for the Midwest Tri-fecta on Friday night July 2nd followed by the Adams County Speedway in Corning, Iowa on Saturday night July 3rd. Lucas Oil Speedway wraps up the month of July as the Lucas Oil MLRA and the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series battle for a $10,000 to win top prize in Wheatland, Missouri on Saturday night July 17th.

The "King of the Hill" Shootout in McCool Junction, Nebraska fills it's usual August date as the teams visit the beautiful Junction Motor Speedway for a two day show on August 13th-14th. The Missouri State Championships at Sedalia's State Fair Speedway takes place on Sunday night August 22nd in an event that also features the ASCS/WoW Sprint Cars. The MLRA driver's make their final visit of the season on August 28th at the Lucas Oil Speedway to close out the month of August.

The Labor Day Weekend will be a two-day swing starting with the Nebraska Raceway Park on September 3rd followed by the lone appearance of the season at the HPT.com Speedway at Heartland Park Topeka. The Larry Phillips Memorial at Springfield Raceway in Springfield, Missouri welcomes MLRA sanction for the first time on September 18th. The fifth of five visits of 2010 to the I-80 Speedway in Greenwood, Nebraska happens on Sept. 25th.

One of the biggest weekends of the year is the Clyde Ellis Late Model Showdown at Lakeside Speedway just off Wolcott Drive in Kansas City, Kansas. This huge annual event takes place in conjunction with the Kansas Speedway NASCAR weekend on Oct. 1st and 2nd. These pair of stand alone shows pay $3,000 and $5,000 to win respectively and last year hosted such top stars as Clint Bowyer and Dale McDowell along with the top drivers of the MLRA. The 2010 season wraps up on Oct. 8th-9th for the "Thunder on the Hill" at the Thunder Hill Speedway in Mayetta, Kansas as the 2010 MLRA Champion will be crowned. Please visit www.MLRAracing.com for complete details.
 
The Lucas Oil MLRA (Midwest Latemodel Racing Association) sanctions regional Super Dirt Late Model touring series events in Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, and Iowa.
2010 Lucas Oil MLRA Schedule

March 19th: Mid America Motor Speedway-South Coffeyville, OK
March 20th: Mid America Motor Speedway-South Coffeyville, OK

April  3rd: Nebraska Raceway Park-Greenwood, NE
April 10th: Lucas Oil Speedway-Wheatland, MO

May 15th: Nevada Speedway-Nevada, MO
May 21st: Sedalia's State Fair Speedway-Sedalia, MO
May 22nd:Thunder Hill Speedway-Mayetta, KS
May 27th: Lucas Oil Speedway-Wheatland, MO (Practice & BBQ)
May 28th: Lucas Oil Speedway-Wheatland, MO
May 29th: Lucas Oil Speedway-Wheatland, MO
May 30th: Nebraska Raceway Park-Greenwood, NE

June 12th: 24 Raceway-Moberly, MO
June 25th: Sedalia's State Fair Speedway-Sedalia, MO
June 26th: Springfield Raceway-Springfield, MO

July 2nd: Nebraska Raceway Park-Greenwood, NE
July 3rd: Adams County Speedway-Corning, IA
July 17th: Lucas Oil Speedway-Wheatland, MO

August 13th: Junction Motor Speedway-McCool Junction, NE
August 14th: Junction Motor Speedway-McCool Junction, NE
August 22nd: Sedalia's State Fair Speedway-Sedalia, MO
August 28th: Lucas Oil Speedway-Wheatland, MO

September 3rd: Nebraska Raceway Park-Greenwood, NE
September 4th: Heartland Park Topeka-Topeka, KS
September 18th-Springfield Raceway-Springfield, MO
September 25th-Nebraska Raceway Park-Greenwood, NE

October 1st-Lakeside Speedway-Kansas City, KS
October 2nd-Lakeside Speedway-Kansas City, KS
October 8th-Thunder Hill Speedway-Mayetta, KS
October 9th-Thunder Hill Speedway-Mayetta, KS

November TBA-Championship Banquet
MLRA Welcomes Lucas Oil as Series' Title Sponsor
Buckner, MO (January 4th, 2010) - Officials with the Buckner, Missouri based MLRA (Midwest Latemodel Racing Association) are pleased to announce that Corona, California based Lucas Oil Products has stepped up from their role as the Series' Presenting Sponsor to become the Series' Title Sponsor for 2010. The Series formerly known as the "O'Reilly MLRA Presented by Lucas Oil Products" will now be the "Lucas Oil MLRA". "We are so excited to announce this partnership" stated MLRA Promoter Harriett Chancellor, "we have worked with Lucas Oil Products this past year, they have been a wonderful supporter of our program and we look forward to a great season in 2010."

The first of 24 currently scheduled Lucas Oil MLRA events for 2010 kicks off on March 19th-20th for a two day show at Mid America Motor Speedway in South Coffeyville, OK. The 18th Annual Show-Me 100, a Nationally Televised event, makes it's inaugural appearance on the MLRA Schedule for 2010 as part of a co-sanction agreement with the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series. The complete 2010 Lucas Oil MLRA Schedule will be released shortly. Stay tuned to www.MLRAracing.com for details.

Lucas Oil Products, based in Corona, California has a strong pedigree in Motorsports, with a wide range of racing oils and additives designed to withstand the tough conditions endured by high performance engines. Lucas has long been directly involved in the American racing industry through multiple vehicle sponsorships and racing event promotions, at all levels. Seeing a need for better lubricants in this industry, the Lucas people went to work again. The end result is a line of high performance engine oils and gear oils that are second-to-none in the racing industry. Lucas racing products have proven themselves on Dirt Tracks, Oval Tracks, and Dragstrips across the country. Lucas Oil entities include Lucas Cattle Company, Lucas Oil Speedway, Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, Lucas Oil ASCS, Lucas Oil I-10 Speedway in Blythe, CA, and the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series just to name a few. For more information on Lucas Oil Products, please visit www.LucasOil.com.
 
The Lucas Oil MLRA (Midwest Latemodel Racing Association) sanctions regional Super Dirt Late Model touring series events in Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, and Iowa.