(October 3, 2011) Buckner, MO - The Lucas Oil MLRA continues on with the Capital City Clash taking place near the end of the work week. Heartland Park in Topeka, KS will host the series for the final time this season on Thursday, October 6th and Friday, October 7th. John Anderson comes into the race as one of the favorites, having won three of the last four series races. In April, he was the runner up to Brad Looney at Heartland Park. Anderson has also assumed a 14 point lead in the Lucas Oil MLRA Championship chase. This weekend will go a long way in determining the 2011 Champion. There is a big field expected, as the races continue to dwindle down as the season nears completion.

Typically, this race has been held at Lakeside Speedway in conjunction with the NASCAR weekend at Kansas Speedway.However, Lakeside was flooded at the end of June, and the balance of the season was cancelled. Rather than let the race get out of fans and drivers routine, the Lucas Oil MLRA stepped up and found a one year home for the event. Next season it will return to Lakeside Speedway.

Kenny Wallace has confirmed his intentions to race this weekend in the modified class. The modifieds will be running open A Modified rules. Contact Ernie Leftwich at 417 684 1909, with any rules questions, for either the late models or modifieds.

The Lucas Oil MLRA Late Models will be competiting for $2,500 to win on Thursday and $3,500 to win on Friday. The modifieds will be running for $1,000 to win each night.

The pit gates open at 3 PM daily, with spectator gates opening at 5 PM. Hot laps will be at 6:30 PM with racing at 7:30 PM. Adult tickets are $20 each day. Kids 6-14 are $8 each day, with 5 and under free.Pit passes are $30 each day, or a two day pit pass can be purchased Thursday for $55. For more information about the event call 816 650 5063 or 816 305 6572.

The Lucas Oil MLRA (Midwest Latemodel Racing Association) sanctions regional Super Dirt Late Model touring series events in Missouri, Kansas, 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.

(October 1, 2011) Springfield, MO - John Anderson swapped the top spot with RC Whitwell three times Saturday night en route to his first ever win at the Springfield Raceway in Lucas Oil MLRA competition. The win is Anderson's third in the last four series races. "I had to get up there on the wheel a little bit," Anderson said of his battle with Whitwell. "This is a fast racy little joint." Anderson gained a few points on Al Purkey who finished 4th. "We're having a great time with Al trying to race this thing out. We're doing really well right now."

For RC Whitwell, his runner up finsh it was his best Lucas Oil MLRA finish of the season. "I had a good battle with John Anderson there," stated Whitwell. "I wish I would have had it a little tick faster, he ended up pulling away."

Jeremy Payne was the evening's hard charger. After winning the B Feature, Payne raced to as high as 2nd, before finishing 3rd. "It was a good night," commented Payne. He started the 40 lap Lucas Cattle Company A Feature from 15th. "We just started so far back, with this competition, it's hard to get up there and win." The evening's final yellow came out with 10 laps to go. "I was really good the longer we ran. I hated to see that yellow at the end, my car just wouldn't take off."

Justin Wells, RC Whitwell, Jesse Stovall, Michael Kloos and Justin Asplin all secured heat race wins. Jeremy Payne and Evan Hubert won B Features.

Lucas Oil MLRA Contingency Awards

Performance Bodies - Jesse Stovall

KRC Hard Charger - Jeremy Payne

KRC Hard Luck - Joe Walkenhorst

BSB Manufacturing - Bryon Allison

R2C Performance Filters - Justin Asplin

Weld Wheels - Joe Kosiski

Racing Optics - Billy Koons Jr.

Rod End Supply - Bill Koons and Shane Essary

The Lucas Oil MLRA will race again this Thursday and Friday night at Heartland Park in Topeka, KS. The event will be ran in conjunction with the NASCAR weekend in Kansas City. The normal home of this race has been Lakeside Speedway, but flooding forced it to close for the remainder of the season. The Lucas Oil MLRA wanted to keep the event alive, so it has been moved for this year only to the 3/8 mile track in Topeka.

Lucas Oil Products Heat 1 (10 Laps): 1. Justin Wells 2. Tony Jackson Jr. 3. Al Purkey 4. Jeremy Payne 5. Rick Lebow 6. Bryon Allison 7. Patrick Johnson 8. Jason Pursley

Fast Track Photos Heat 2 (10 Laps): 1. RC Whitwell 2. John Anderson 3. Bill Koons 4. Shane Essary 5. Steve Johnson 6. Brandon Morton 7. Chris Morelock 8. Don Cloyd

Hatfield Racing Engines Heat 3 (10 Laps): 1. Jesse Stovall 2. Terry Phillips 3. Dustin Walker 4. Brad Looney 5. Leroy Johnson 6. Joe Walkenhorst 7. Ken Essary 8. Eric Tinderholt

 

ATL Fuel Cells Heat 4 (10 Laps): 1. Michael Kloos 2. Dustin Mooneyham 3. Rex Merritt 4. Evan Hubert 5. Andrew Kosiski 6. Don Miers 7. Shawn Lee 8. Chris Hawkins

Larry Shaw Race Cars Heat 5 (10 Laps): 1. Justin Asplin 2. Joe Kosiski 3. Larry Jones 4. Billy Koons Jr. 5. JD Hubert 6. Chuck Comer 7. Pat Cox

Sunoco Race Fuels B Main 1 (12 laps): 1. Jeremy Payne 2. Leroy Johnson 3. Ken Essary 4. JD Hubert 5. Shane Essary 6. Patrick Johnson 7. Joe Walkenhorst 8. Pat Cox 9. Dustin Mooneyhoam 10. Chuck Comer 11. Don Cloyd 12. Steve Johnson 13. Chris Hawkins

Hoosier Racing Tires B Main 2 (12 Laps): 1. Evan Hubert 2. Rick Lebow 3. Larry Jones 4. Brandon Morton 5. Billy Koons Jr. 6. Jason Pursley 7. Andrew Kosiski 8. Shawn Lee 9. Chris Morelock 10. Bryon Allison 11. Don Mires 12. Eric Tinderholt

Lucas Cattle Company A Feature (40 Laps): 1. John Anderson 2. RC Whitwell 3. Jeremy Payne 4. Al Purkey 5. Tony Jackson Jr. 6. Michael Kloos 7. Jesse Stovall 8. Shane Essary 9. Brad Looney 10. Joe Kosiski 11. Bill Koons 12. Terry Phillips 13. Evan Hubert 14. Justin Asplin 15. Dustin Walker 16. Billy Koons Jr. 17. Rex Merritt 18. Dustin Mooneyham 19. Bryon Allison 20. Leroy Johnson 21. Rick Lebow 22. Justin Wells

The Lucas Oil MLRA (Midwest Latemodel Racing Association) sanctions regional Super Dirt Late Model touring series events in Missouri, Kansas, 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.

(September 29, 2011) Buckner, MO - This weekend the Lucas Oil MLRA will be back in action after racing in the annual Cornhusker Classic last weekend. The series will co-sanction the Larry Phillips Memorial at the Springfield Raceway with the MARS DIRTcar Series. The $3,000 to win show will bring some of the biggest names in the Midwest to Jerry Hoffman and Doug Bland's 1/4 mile oval. This track produces tremendous racing and always leaves fans wanting more.

This will be the third time the Larry Phillips Memorial has been contested at Springfield. "It just means a lot to me (to have this race at my track)," stated Hoffman. "It's neat to be tied into the Larry Phillips Memorial name, for what he was in racing. He was the best back then."

 

Al Purkey struck for $3,000 in the last Lucas Oil MLRA race, contested at the Springfield Raceway, in May. However he lost the point lead to Omaha, Nebraska's John Anderson last weekend. Anderson has been running well lately, reeling off three wins in his last four races. This will be his third visit to the Springfield Raceway. Jeremy Payne won the Larry Phillips Memorial last year, and is expected to return, looking for his first late model win of the season.

 

Grandstand gates will open on Saturday at 4:00 PM. Adult admission is $20. Pitpasses will be $35. Hot laps will begin at 5:00, with racing to start at 6:00 PM. The pit gate will open around 3 PM. For more information contact Jerry Hoffman at 417 673 7426 or visit the website at springfieldraceway.com. The raceday track phone is 417 863 0097, or you can text SPRINGFIELDRACEWAY to 368674 for information.

The Lucas Oil MLRA (Midwest Latemodel Racing Association) sanctions regional Super Dirt Late Model touring series events in Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, and Iowa.

 

Series officials recently announced a schedule addition. Thursday October 6th and Friday October 7th, the Lucas Oil MLRA will battle it out in two separate shows at Heartland Park in Topeka, KS. A-Modifieds will also be in action, racing for added money.

 

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.

(September 24, 2011) Greenwood, NE - John Anderson jumped to the lead from the outside pole to score the win in the final night of the Cornhusker Classic at I-80 Speedway in Greenwood, NE. The Lucas Oil MLRA series regular also took over the point lead in the process. "We just needed to put the package together," Anderson said of his late season turnaround. "Me and Vinny are gelling real good. The boss (Team Owner, Greg Junghans) wasn't here tonight. We'll be glad to call him and let him know how this went."

Anderson was challenged early by 2nd place running Kelly Boen, until Boen was held up in lapped traffic. "Our car was real maneuverable," stated Anderson. "I had a couple different lines I could use if I needed to." Jill George suffered a flat with four laps to go, which forced a restart. Boen was on Anderson's bumper on the restart, but the Shop Quik #2 was simply the evening's dominant car. Anderson pulled away just like early in the race. The win is Anderson's second in Lucas Oil MLRA competition this season.

Jaosn Rauen made a turn four pass on Kelly Boen to finish second. Boen was third. Heat race wins went to John Hampel, Travis Dickes, John Anderson, Al Humphrey and Kelly Boen.

The Lucas Oil MLRA will race next weekend in the Larry Phillips Memorial on Saturday October 1st. This date is a makeup from the September 17th rainout.

Lucas Oil MLRA Contingency Awards

Performance Bodies - Dave Eckrich

KRC Hard Charger - Chris Simpson

KRC Hard Luck - Mike Collins

Weld Wheels - Dustin Walker

BSB Manufacturing - Brian Kenkel

R2C Performance Filters - Joe Kosiski

Keizer Wheels - Craig Preble

SafeRacer.com - Bill Leighton

Racing Optics - Kyle Berck

Rod End Supply - Bo Egge and Mike Wiarda

Lucas Oil Products Heat 1 (10 Laps): 1. John Hampel 2. Joe Kosiski 3. Jay Stewart 4. Scott Koskovich 5. Bo Egge 6. Justin Zeitner 7. Ron Tex 8. Joe Walkenhorst 9. Brian Kenkel

Weld Wheels Heat 2 (10 Laps): 1. Travis Dickes 2. Al Purkey 3. Rob Moss 4. Bill Koons 5. Justin Mitchell 6. Steve Kempt 7. Dustin Walker 8. Mike Wallace 9. Jesse Kroger

AAA Missouri Heat 3 (10 Laps): 1. John Anderson 2. Jill George 3. Denny Eckrich 4. Kyle Berck 5. Bill Leighton 6. Kevin Sather 7. Dustin Reeh 8. Allen Zeitner 9. Jeff Kroger

Impact Signs, Awnings and Wraps Heat 4 (10 Laps): 1. Al Humphrey 2. Jason Rauen 3. Craig Preble 4. Charlie McKenna 5. Jason Utter 6. Mike Wiarda 7. Andrew Kosiski 8. Clint Benson 9. Ethan Young

Powertrain Industries Heat 5 (10 Laps): 1. Kelly Boen 2. Tim Isenberg 3. Dave Eckrich 4. Chad Simpson 5. Leon Zeitner 6. Scott Daly 7. Robbie Anderson 8. Troy Daly 9. Chris Simpson 10. Mike Collins

Sunoco Racing Fuels B Feature 1 (12 Laps): 1. Chad Simpson 2. Craig Preble 3. Steve Kempt 4. Bill Leighton 5. Bill Koons 6. Mike Wiarda 7. Robbie Anderson 8. Dustin Reeh 9. Jason Utter 10. Mike Wallace 11. Brian Kenkel 12. Bo Egge 13. Ron Tex 14. Clint Benson 15. Chris Simpson 16. Jeff Kroger

Hoosier Racing Tires B Feature 2 (12 Laps): 1. Kyle Berck 2. Charlie McKenna 3. Leon Zeitner 4. Justin Mitchell 5. Kevin Sather 6. Scott Koskovich 7. Joe Walkenhorst 8. Dustin Walker 9. Andrew Kosiski 10. Jesse Kroger 11. Ethan Young 12. Scott Daly 13. Justin Zeitner 14. Allen Zeitner 15. Mike Collins 16. Troy Daly

Lucas Cattle Company A Feature (35 Laps): 1. John Anderson 2. Jaosn Rauen 3. Kelly Boen 4. Chad Simpson 5. Dave Eckrich 6. Denny Eckrich 7. Al Humphrey 8. Kyle Berck 9. Tim Isenberg 10. John Hampel 11. Al Purkey 12. Travis Dickes 13. Chris Simpson 14. Joe Kosiski 15. Craig Preble 16. Jason Utter 17. Justin Mitchell 18. Charlie McKenna 19. Jay Stewart 20. Bill Koons 21. Bill Leighton 22. Jill George 23. Rob Moss 24. Mike Wiarda 25. Justin Zeitner 26. Leon Zeitner 27. Mike Collins 28. Steve Kempt

The Lucas Oil MLRA (Midwest Latemodel Racing Association) sanctions regional Super Dirt Late Model touring series events in Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, and Iowa.

 

Series officials recently announced a schedule addition. Thursday October 6th and Friday October 7th, the Lucas Oil MLRA will battle it out in two separate shows at Heartland Park in Topeka, KS. A-Modifieds will also be in action, racing for added money.

 

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.

(September 23, 2011) Greenwood, NE - Kyle Berck passed Jason Rauen on lap 9 and never looked back, as he cruised to his first Lucas Oil MLRA win of the season Friday night, in the Cornhusker Classic, at I-80 Speedway in Greenwood, NE. "We have won several races with the SLMR Series and in the modified, but hadn't picked off a win in the open series. It's nice to do that, even thought it's the end of the year," stated Berck in AAA Missouri Victory Lane. Berck had several solid runs in previous Lucas Oil MLRA competition this year, scoring two 2nd place finishes and also a 5th place run. "This track's been good to me this year, and it certainly feels like home here. The car was really good on the bottom and the top."

The initial restart was waved off when Kelly Boen and Al Humphrey made contact while coming to the green flag. Racing was intense through the field over the opening 10 laps with several drivers swapping spots and others coming through the field. Joe Kosiski brought out the only other caution on lap 10, when he broke a tie rod. The cushion built in each corner as the race progressed. Berck found it and set an unbelievable pace in the final 15 laps. Denny Eckrich finished 2nd, and John Anderson was 3rd.

The night's five heat races were really good as Jason Rauen, Charlie McKenna and Kyle Berck all won from the 5th starting position. Kelly Boen won from 6th, and Al Humphrey went from 10th to 2nd. His efforts earned him the pole for the Lucas Cattle Company A Feature. Denny Eckrich also won his heat race.

Action continues Saturday with the final night of competition for the Lucas Oil MLRA and Dart Corn Belt Clash. In other racing action, Kyle Berck won his modified heat race and dash placing him on the pole for Sunday's $4,000 to win modified feature. Berck was on the track in four separate races Friday, winning each. Jason O'Brien was running 4th in his heat race and hit the wall going in to turn 1. His car flipped, but fortunately he was able to climb out of it and walk away from the accident.

September 23rd Contingency Awards

Performance Bodies - Al Humphrey

KRC Hard Charger - John Anderson

KRC Hard Luck - Jason O'Brien

Weld Wheels - Chad Simpson

BSB Manufacturing - Bill Koons

R2C Performance Filters - Jase Kaser

Keizer Wheels - Mike Wiarda

SafeRacer.com - Kyle Berck

Racing Optics - Scott Koskovich

Rod End Supply - Bill Leighton and Craig Preble

Lucas Oil Products Heat 1 (10 Laps): 1. Jason Rauen 2. Al Humphrey 3. Justin Mitchell 4. Leon Zeitner 5. John Hampel 6. Robbie Anderson 7. Andrew Kosiski 8. Mike Wallace 9. Troy Daly 10 Dustin Reeh

Schoenfeld Headers Heat 2 (10 Laps): 1. Charlie McKenna 2. Steve Kempt 3. Jill George 4. Jase Kaser 5. Bill Koons 6. Dustin Walker 7. Jeff Kroger 8. Justin Zeitner 9. Joe Walkenhorst 10. Corey Zeitner

Racing Optics Heat 3 (10 Laps): 1. Kelly Boen 2. John Anderson 3. Jason Utter 4. Chris Simpson 5. Dave Eckrich 6. Joe Kosiski 7. Bo Egge 8. Brian Kenkel 9. Bill Leighton 10. Mike Collins

Peterson Fluid Systems Heat 4 (10 Laps): 1. Denny Eckrich 2. Travis Dickes 3. Chad Simpson 4. Dylan Smith 5. Jay Stewart 6. Rob Moss 7. Ron Tex 8. Mike Wiarda 9. Scott Koskovich

Hatfield Racing Engines Heat 5 (10 Laps): 1. Kyle Berck 2. Tim Isenberg 3. Al Purkey 4. Craig Preble 5. Scott Daly 6. Jesse Kroger 7. Ross Evans 8. Jason O'Brien 9. Kevin Sather

Hoosier Racing Tire B Main 1 (12 Laps): 1. Dave Eckrich 2. Mike Collins 3. Dylan Smith 4. Rob Moss 5. Jase Kaser 6. Bill Leighton 7. Scott Daly 8. Brian Kenkel 9. Bill Koons 10. Mike Wallace 11. Dustin Walker 12. Andrew Kosiski 13. Troy Daly 14. Jesse Kroger 15. Ron Tex 16. Jason O'Brien

Sunoco Racing Fuels B Main 2 (12 Laps): 1. Chris Simpson 2. Joe Kosiski 3. John Hampel 4. Craig Preble 5. Justin Zeitner 6. Jay Stewart 7. Mike Wiarda 8. Robbie Anderson 9. Bo Egge 10. Scott Koskovich 11. Dustin Reeh 12. Joe Walkenhorst 13. Jeff Kroger 14. Ross Evans 15. Kevin Sather 16. Corey Zeitner

Lucas Cattle Company A Feature (25 Laps): 1. Kyle Berck 2. Denny Eckrich 3. John Anderson 4. Jason Rauen 5. Chad Simpson 6. Tim Isenberg 7. Al Humphrey 8. Dave Eckrich 9. Travis Dickes 10. Leon Zeitner 11. Kelly Boen 12. Al Purkey 13. Chris Simpson 14. Jason Utter 15. Rob Moss 16. John Hampel 17. Jill George 18. Mike Wiarda 19. Justin Zeitner 20. Dustin Walker 21. Charlie McKenna 22. Joe Walkenhorst 23. Steve Kempt 24. Dylan Smith 25. Joe Kosiski 26. Mike Collins 27. Justin Mitchell 28. Kevin Sather

The Lucas Oil MLRA (Midwest Latemodel Racing Association) sanctions regional Super Dirt Late Model touring series events in Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, and Iowa.

 

Series officials recently announced a schedule addition. Thursday October 6th and Friday October 7th, the Lucas Oil MLRA will battle it out in two separate shows at Heartland Park in Topeka, KS. A-Modifieds will also be in action, racing for added money.

 

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.

(September 21, 2011) Buckner, MO - With last weekend's rainout at the Springfield Raceway the Lucas Oil MLRA has sat idle the past few weekends. Well that's about to change as the series hits the stretch run. With races scheduled each of the next four weekends, it's about to get busy. This Friday and Saturday will mark the final visit of the season to I-80 Speedway in Greenwood, NE. The Cornhusker Classic will pay the winner $2,000 on Friday and $3,000 on Saturday.

 

Marquette, Nebraska's Kyle Berck currently sits 3rd in points and won this race last year."We flew Swartz Race Cars builder Audie Swartz in last season to help us and we're doing the same this season. We hope the success from last year's race will carry over to this year." Excluding the Silver Dollar Nationals where he had engine trouble, Berck has finished 2nd twice and 5th once in Lucas Oil MLRA competition this season at the Greenwood oval. "It's my home track and favorite track. We switched engines. We'll be running our Chevy. It's the same one we won with last season. This is a major weekend for us. We've always ran well in the Cornhusker."

 

There will be more than Lucas Oil MLRA action for Berck however. He will be taking part in qualifying for a $4,000 to win modified race, which will take place on Sunday at the speedway.

If Kyle is to repeat, it will be no small task. The Dart Corn Belt Clash series will be on hand, with their top drivers making a run for the win. Al Purkey, series point leader, has a new Hatfield Racing Engine he will be debuting, and John Anderson is coming off back to back wins. With only 30 points separating Purkey and Anderson the championship battle has all the makings of a good one.

The 2011 Cornhusker Classic will once again feature a variety of classes. The 3 day event to be held September 23 thru 25 at I-80 Speedway will pay out a purse of more than $80,000. Because of some late season schedule changes the Cornhusker Classic will feature a complete late model touring series program each of the three nights. Racing starts on Friday, September 23. It will also feature a complete super late model program co-sanctioned by the Lucas Oil MLRA and Dart Corn Belt Clash. Racing will start at 7 pm with Grandstand Admission for Adults $20. Juniors (6-15) $5 and Kids 5 and under free. On Saturday, September 24 there will be another complete Lucas Oil MLRA and Dart CBC show. Racing will start at 6 pm. Grandstand Admission will once again be $20 for Adults, $5 for Juniors with 5 and under free. Sunday night, the support divisions will run feature events, highlighted by a 40 lap $4,000 to win Modified race. The SLMR Late Models will also contest their season finale.

I-80 Speedway is located off Interstate 80 at exit 420, halfway between Omaha and Lincoln. The 4/10th mile dirt track is home to the NASCAR Whelen All American Series (NWAAS) on Sunday nights, and host several specials featuring touring late model and sprint car series. For more information, visit I-80 Speedway.com.

The Lucas Oil MLRA (Midwest Latemodel Racing Association) sanctions regional Super Dirt Late Model touring series events in Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, and Iowa.

 

Series officials recently announced a schedule addition. Thursday October 6th and Friday October 7th, the Lucas Oil MLRA will battle it out in two separate shows at Heartland Park in Topeka, KS. A-Modifieds will also be in action, racing for added money.

 

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.

(September 16, 2011) Buckner, MO - Flooding forced the cancellation of Lakeside Speedway's season near the end of June. The Lucas Oil MLRA has arranged a one year shift in the location of the fall Late Model and Modified shootout. This popular event has and will again take place at Lakeside Speedway in Kansas City. But, for this season it will move to Heartland Park in Topeka, KS.

Thursday October 6th and Friday October 7th are the dates for this must see event. The NASCAR Nationwide and Sprint Cup series will be racing just down the road at Kansas Speedway. In past years at Lakeside, the race has drawn a huge amount of spectators and the attention of NASCAR drivers. Several have competed in the races, and others have attended as spectators. Make sure to mark your calendars now to attend one of the biggest weekends of the year for the Lucas Oil MLRA.

A Modifieds will also be running for added money in this event. There will be full shows each night, in both classes. More information will be forthcoming over the next two weeks.

The Lucas Oil MLRA (Midwest Latemodel Racing Association) sanctions regional Super Dirt Late Model touring series events in Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, and Iowa.

 

(August 16, 2011) Buckner, MO - This weekend the Lucas Oil MLRA will be back in action after a three week break. The series will co-sanction the Larry Phillips Memorial at the Springfield Raceway with the MARS DIRTcar Series. The $3,000 to win show will bring some of the biggest names in the Midwest to Jerry Hoffman and Doug Bland's 1/4 mile oval. This track produces tremendous racing and always leaves fans wanting more.

 

This will be the third time the Larry Phillips Memorial has been contested at Springfield. "It just means a lot to me (to have this race at my track)," stated Hoffman. "It's neat to be tied into the Larry Phillips Memorial name, for what he was in racing. He was the best back then."

 

Al Purkey struck for $3,000 in the last Lucas Oil MLRA race, contested at the Springfield Raceway, in May. He continues to lead the championship standings by 30 points over John Anderson. Anderson has been running well lately, reeling off back to back wins. This will be his third visit to the Springfield Raceway. Jeremy Payne won the Larry Phillips Memorial last year, and is expected to return, looking for his first late model win of the season.

 

Grandstand gates will open on Saturday at 4:30 PM. Adult admission is $20. Pitpasses will be $35. Hot laps will begin at 5:30, with racing to start at 6:30 PM sharp. The pit gate will open around 3 PM. For more information contact Jerry Hoffman at 417 673 7426 or visit the website at springfieldraceway.com.

The raceday track phone is 417 863 0097, or you can text SPRINGFIELDRACEWAY to 368674 for information.

The Lucas Oil MLRA (Midwest Latemodel Racing Association) sanctions regional Super Dirt Late Model touring series events in Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, and Iowa.

 

(September 2, 2011) Buckner, MO - On the heels of the Lucas Oil MLRA's last event, the AAA Missouri, State Fair Championships held in Sedalia , MO, the series has made some late season schedule adjustments. As first announced in mid July, the series will sit idle this coming weekend. There was a two race weekend originally planned for Friday September 2nd at I-80 Speedway in Greenwood, NE and Saturday September 3rd at Heartland Park in Topeka, KS. The I-80 Speedway event was rescheduled as part of the Cornhusker weekend on September 23rd and 24th. The Heartland Park date was moved to Thursday October 6th, just ahead of the Lakeside Speedway weekend.

With Lakeside's cancellation due to flooding, this has left a small hole in the schedule, which series officials hope to have resolved in the coming days. Thunder Hill Speedway in Mayetta, KS has also decided to move their Thunder on the Hill two day event to September 23rd and 24th. The series has bowed out of this event, as it conflicts with the aforementioned Cornhusker. One thing is for certain, West Plains Motor Speedway in West Plains, MO will host the two day season finale for the Lucas Oil MLRA and crown the 2011 Champion.

Stay tuned to mlraracing.com and series correspondence over the next few weeks and decisions and details become available concerning the conclusion of the Lucas Oil MLRA season.

The Lucas Oil MLRA (Midwest Latemodel Racing Association) sanctions regional Super Dirt Late Model touring series events in Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, and Iowa.

 

August 22 , 2011 (Sedalia, Missouri)

Leading all 30 laps in Sunday evening's Lucas Cattle Company A Feature, John Anderson earned his first Lucas Oil MLRA win of the season. "We know our team and we know we've been struggling the first part of the year. It's been coming around. I was probably overdriving the last few times out. This time I just calmed down. Anderson started 6th in his heat and won it to gain the most passing points for the evening. "It was the perfect night for us, we drew good, won our heat, started on the pole. You just never know, there's so many fast cars behind you. I just tried to cut out the mistakes. We were able to capitalize on a good car and good run.

Anderson has now won two of the last three Missouri State Fair Championship races. "It just fits me pretty well," Anderson said of the ½ mile Speedway. "Vinny has been working really hard. Boss has been giving us what we need, and not given up on us. He tells us to just keep digging. This is really the fruits of our labor over the last couple months."

With Al Purkey's 2nd place finish, Anderson gained 2 points in the battle for the season championship. He drives for Greg Junghans in the Shop Quik MasterSbilt. Their cars are powered by Jay Dickens Racing Engines. Sunoco Race Fuels and Turbo Car Wash also provide sponsorship support.

David Turner ran 2nd for the majority of the race and finished 3rd. Brantlee Gotschall, had an excellent evening finishing 4th and Alan Vaughn finished 5th .

The series will sit idle for the next few weeks. The next scheduled race is Saturday September 17th at the Springfield Raceway for the Larry Phillips Memorial.

Lucas Oil MLRA Contingeny Awards

Performance Bodies - Alan Vaughn

KRC Hard Charger - Bryon Allison

KRC Hard Luck - Bryant Goldsmith

Weld Wheels - Matt Johnson

BSB Manufacturing - Joe Kosiski

R2C Performance Filters - Justin Asplin

Keizer Wheels - Brantlee Gotschall

Saferacer.com - John Anderson

Racing Optics - Bryon Allison

Rod End Supply - Dustin Walker and Brandon Morton

Lucas Oil Products Heat 1 (10 Laps): 1. John Anderson 2. Jason Bodenhamer 3. Matt Johnson 4. Alan Vaughn 5. Chris Smyser 6. Dustin Walker 7. Bryon Allison 8. Jason Sivils 9. Richard Weber

Impact Signs Awnings and Wraps Heat 2 (10 Laps) : 1. Brantlee Gotschall 2. Kelly Smith 3. Kevin Coyne 4. Joe Walkenhorst 5. Jon Binning 6. Bob King 7. Dustin Vance 8. Bob Cummings 9. Bryant Goldsmith

Schoenfeld Headers Heat 3 (10 Laps): 1. David Turner 2. Al Purkey 3. Joe Kosiski 4. Brandon Morton 5. Justin Asplin 6. Randy McGraw 7. Scott Koskovich 8. David Janes

Lucas Cattle Company A Feature (30 Laps): 1. John Anderson 2. Al Purkey 3. David Turner 4. Brantlee Gotschall 5. Alan Vaughn 6. Matt Johnson 7. Joe Kosiski 8. Kevin Coyne 9. Brandon Morton 10. Chris Smyser 11. Kelly Smith 12. Bryon Allison 13. Justin Asplin 14. Dustin Walker 15. Randy McGraw 16. Bob King 17. David Janes 18. Bob Cummings 19. Jason Bodenhamer 20. Jon Binning 21. Jason Sivils 22. Richard Weber 23. Joe Walkenhorst 24. Scott Koskovich 25. Dustin Vance 26. Bryant Goldsmith

Current Lucas Oil MLRA points standings will be available on 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.

 

(August 20, 2011) Buckner, MO -

Tonight's race at Thunder Hill Speedway in Mayetta, KS has been cancelled due to rain. Sunday the Lucas Oil MLRA will race at the State Fair Speedway in Sedalia, MO.

Sunday at State Fair Speedway, pit gates open at 3:00 PM. The grandstand gates open at 4:30 PM. Hot laps begin at 5:30 PM, and racing is slated to begin at 6:00 PM. Adult entry is $18, seniors and military are $15. Kids 6-12 are $8, and 5 and under are free. Pit entry is $25.

Visit the series website www.MLRAracing.com for the most up to date information on the Lucas Oil MLRA.

The Lucas Oil MLRA (Midwest Latemodel Racing Association) sanctions regional Super Dirt Late Model touring series events in Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, and Iowa.

 

(August 16, 2011) Buckner, MO -

This weekend will be another busy one for the Lucas Oil MLRA as the series has two stops planned. Saturday will be a makeup race from May at Thunder Hill Speedway in Mayetta, KS. Sunday the series will close out the 2011 Missouri State Fair with the annual stop at the historic half mile speedway. Both shows will pay the winner $3,000.

For the 3/8th mile track in Mayetta, KS it's been a labor of love for the Conkwright family. Mike, Dave and their father Dean all partnered to purchase the Speedway in August of 2009. They gave the facility a complete facelift and helped out the track tremendously too. "We've almost completed our new suite tower. We put 280 loads of clay on the track and have done a lot of general maintenance," said Mike Conkwright. The speedway is 100 feet wide all the way around, with 10 degrees of banking on the straightaways and 18 degrees of bank in the corners. "Our racing was pretty good last year with two and three wide racing. This year we got rid of the progressive banking, and our weekly classes have consistently raced four and five wide." This will be the first of two Lucas Oil MLRA weekends at the Conkwright's facility. Thunder on the Hill III will take place the first weekend in October.

Sunday action will move to the Missouri State Fair Speedway in Sedalia, MO. Promoter Clint Brown has always loved the half mile Speedway in his hometown. "Whether working or watching I've attended the races there my entire life," said Brown. He got involved in the promotion of the fair races in 2005 and brought the Lucas Oil MLRA in to race in 2006. Also competing this weekend will be the ASCS Warrior Region Sprint Cars and unsanctioned A Modifieds. "Kelly Boen's win last season was kind of a change. The prior five seasons, Terry Phillips and John Anderson were the only two late model winners at the fair." Boen is uncertain, but hopes to run with the Lucas Oil MLRA this weekend. Both Phillips and Anderson are each looking for their first late model special event wins of the season.

Saturday at Thunder Hill, the gates open at 5 PM. Hot laps are at 6:30 PM with racing to follow. Adult admission is $15. Kids 6-12 are $7.50 and kids 5 and under are free. Visit them online at racethunderhillspeedway.com. Sunday at State Fair Speedway, pit gates open at 3:00 PM. The grandstand gates open at 4:30 PM. Hot laps begin at 5:30 PM, and racing is slated to begin at 6:00 PM. Adult entry is $18, seniors and military are $15. Kids 6-12 are $8, and 5 and under are free. Pit entry is $25.

Visit the series website www.MLRAracing.com for the most up to date information on the Lucas Oil MLRA.

The Lucas Oil MLRA (Midwest Latemodel Racing Association) sanctions regional Super Dirt Late Model touring series events in Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, and Iowa.

 

August 14 , 2011 (McCool Junction, Nebraska)

Kelly Boen streaked to his third consecutive sweep of the "King of the Hill" Lucas Oil MLRA event, at Junction Motor Speedway, Saturday night. "What a cruiser this thing was to drive," Boen said of his car. He bided his time early on before taking the lead with 13 laps to go. "I was being real careful. You hate to make a mistake early in the race. I was pacing myself, seeing if I could run good on the bottom or the top, as long as the guys weren't getting way away from me. I killed my right rear bumping around the bottom and had to move up. It was just a great race for us. We're really happy."

Nebraska veteran Al Humphrey paced the first 7 laps of the feature and raced in the top three all evening, coming home second. "We've been struggling the last couple of years trying to get some top finishes," said Humphrey. "We began to wonder if we really belonged here. I showed myself I can still compete with these guys. We haven't won one of these yet, but tonight we came really close."

John Anderson made a last lap pass on Al Purkey to finish third. "We've got a good car. I've just got to drive her. I made a few mistakes again, and I've got to clean them up." Disaster nearly struck Anderson early in the feature when he spun in turn two, while running in third place. He rejoined the back of the field and worked through the pack. "I knew I needed to be patient and stay out of trouble and pick them off. We we're going at a pretty good pace there, so I just kept it up and kept digging."

Al Purkey led 15 laps in the feature and finished fourth, while Dave Eckrich busted off his second consecutive top five, finishing fifth. Kyle Berck lost a drive shaft in his heat race and started the feature 22nd. In seven laps he raced up to 7th, where he stayed until a broken shock sent him to the pits for the evening.

Heat race victories went to Travis Dickes, Al Humphrey and Kelly Boen.

Boen pilots a Rocket Chassis with a Cornett Engine. He is sponsored by Road Runner Fabrication and Pannell Chipping. This is Boen's 20th career Lucas Oil MLRA win. He moved into a tie for 8th place on the series all time wins list. Boen has now won 8 of the last 11 Lucas Oil MLRA races at Junction, including the last 6 consecutively.

Next up for the series is a double header next weekend at Thunder Hill Speedway in Mayetta, KS on Saturday August 20th. Then, Sunday August 21st, it will be the annual stop for the Missouri State Fair Championships at the State Fair Speedway in Sedalia, MO.

Lucas Oil MLRA Contingency Awards

Performance Bodies - Mike Collins

KRC Hard Charger - Steve Kempt

KRC Hard Luck - Kyle Berck

Weld Wheels - Joe Kosiski

BSB Manufacturing - Dave Eckrich

R2C Performance Filters - Al Purkey

Keizer Wheels - Scott Koskovich

Saferacer.com - Travis Dickes

Racing Optics - Al Humphrey

Rod End Supply - Bo Egge and Steve Kempt

Race Results August 13, 2011

Lucas Oil Products Heat 1 (10 Laps): 1. Travis Dickes 2. Joe Kosiski 3. Matt Furman 4. Dean Moore 5. Dave Eckrich 6. Andrew Kosiski 7. Bo Egge 8. Kyle Berck

Bodee's Race Bodies Heat 2 (10 Laps): 1. Al Humphrey 2. Al Purkey 3. Vince Wagoner 4. Mike Wiarda 5. Robbie Andersen 6. Dustin Walker 7. Brad Wagoner 8. Courtney Kosiski

Fast Track Photos Heat 3 (10 Laps): 1. Kelly Boen 2. John Anderson 3. Mike Collins 4. Bill Leighton 5. Scott Koskovich 6. Joe Walkenhorst 7. JT Botts 8. Steve Kempt

Lucas Cattle Company A Feature (35 Laps): 1. Kelly Boen 2. Al Humphrey 3. John Anderson 4. Al Purkey 5. Dave Eckrich 6. Dean Moore 7. Mike Collins 8. Mike Wiarda 9. Matt Furman 10. Joe Kosiski 11. Robbie Andersen 12. Bill Leighton 13. Andrew Kosiski 14. Steve Kempt 15. Brad Wagoner 16. Dustin Walker 17. Vince Wagoner 18. Scott Koskovich 19. Travis Dickes 20. Kyle Berck 21. Courtney Kosiski 22. Joe Walkenhorst 23. JT Botts 24. Bo Egge

Current Lucas Oil MLRA points standings will be available on 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.

 

August 13 , 2011 (McCool Junction, Nebraska)

Henderson, Colorado's Kelly Boen won Friday night's Lucas Oil MLRA feature in thrilling fashion over Marquette, Nebraska's Kyle Berck. The win came by half of a nose for Boen. "I want to thank Greg Lee, he pieced this car together for us," Boen said to the fans following the race. "We hadn't been racing our own stuff for a long time. Now, we decided to go back and race our own stuff for a while. Terry Pannell, the guy that was letting me drive his other car, he's been such a great guy, and I want to thank him."

This was Boen's 7th win in the last 10 MLRA races at Junction Motor Speedway. However, it was his race car's first win at the York County oval. "It's pretty good," said Boen of his Rocket Chassis. "I've got to believe if we're going to win tomorrow, we're going to have to get a little faster. "Kyle made it a little too interesting at the end."

Berck was pleased with his performance. He now has three runner up finishes in Lucas Oil MLRA competition this season. "I got a little rhythm going on the bottom," Berck said of his late race charge to get around Dave Eckrich. "I kept eyeballing that top side. I wanted to go up there so bad, but the car didn't want to. That last lap I thought, he's protecting. He hasn't been up there. I just gritted my teeth going down the back straightaway and I said, I'm going to beat him off turn four. We needed about 50 more horsepower to do that. We had a good run. It was fun, I really thought I had him. That's as close as it gets and we'll try again tomorrow night." Berck firmly holds third place in the championship standings.

 

The 25 lap feature had several cautions sprinkled throughout. A lap 8 incident involving multiple cars, included series point leaders Al Purkey and John Anderson. Anderson received the more serious damage of the two. He went to the pits a couple of times for work, before retiring to an 18th place finish. Purkey had some rear sheet metal damage and stuck it out for a 12th place finish, gaining 14 points over Anderson in the process. This now pushes Purkey's lead to 34 points over Anderson.

Dave Eckrich had one of his stronger runs of the season tonight. He went from 5th to 2nd immediately, and wound up 3rd. Mike Collins and Travis Dickes finished 4th and 5th.

Heat race wins went to Dean Moore, Travis Dickes and Kelly Boen.

Saturday evening, action will continue at Junction Motor Speedway. Pits open at 4:00 PM and grandstands open at 5:00 PM. Racing starts at 7:00 PM. Admission is $15. Kids 6-12 are $4 and 5 and under are free. Pit passes are $20 for NASCAR members and $30 for non-NASCAR members.

Lucas Oil MLRA Contingency Awards

Performance Bodies: Joe Kosiski

KRC Hard Charger: Mike Collins

KRC Hard Luck: John Anderson

Weld Wheels: Mike Wiarda

BSB Manufacturing: Kyle Berck

R2C Performance Filters: Dave Eckrich

Keizer Wheels: Jase Kaser

Saferacer.com: Al Humphrey

Racing Optics: Dustin Walker

Rod End Supply: Brian Kenkel and Troy Daly

 

Race Results Friday August 12, 2011

Lucas Oil Products Heat 1 (10 Laps): 1. Dean Moore 2. Joe Kosiski 3. Bill Leighton 4. Bo Egge 5. Mike Collins 6. Andrew Kosiski 7. Vince Wagoner 8. Dwayne Poposil 9. JT Botts

 

Impact Signs Awnings and Wraps Heat 2 (10 Laps): 1.Travis Dickes 2. Kyle Berck 3. Dave Eckrich 4. Al Purkey 5. Jase Kaser 6. Steve Kempt 7. Robbie Anderson 8. Dustin Walker 9. Troy Daly

Afco Racing Products Heat 3 (10 Laps): 1. Kelly Boen 2. Matt Furman 3. Al Humphrey 4. John Anderson 5. Brian Kenkel 6. Scott Koskovich 7. Mike Wiarda 8. Brad Wagoner 9. Steve Kempt

Lucas Cattle Company A Feature (25 Laps): 1.Kelly Boen 2. Kyle Berck 3. Dave Eckrich 4. Mike Collins 5. Travis Dickes 6. Joe Kosiski 7. Bill Leighton 8. Bo Egge 9. Dean Moore 10. Scott Koskovich 11. Al Purkey 12. Steve Kempt 13. Al Humphrey 14. Robbie Anderson 15. Andrew Kosiski 16. Dustin Walker 17. Brad Wagoner 18. John Anderson 19. Matt Furman 20. Jase Kaser 21. Brian Kenkel 22. Mike Wiarda 23. Troy Daly

Current Lucas Oil MLRA points standings will be available on 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.

 

(August 10, 2011) Buckner, MO -

Lucas Oil MLRA drivers are preparing for the annual King of the Hill race at Junction Motor Speedway this Friday and Saturday. For top series competitors, Al Purkey and John Anderson the event is all about the points, as they will fight it out over the final portion of the season. For Kelly Boen, winner of the most Lucas Oil MLRA features in 2010, it's not been a typical season. He has only raced a handful of times and only won one race to this point in the season. He'll be looking to continue his hot streak at Junction Motor Speedway.

The odds will be in Boen's favor. Of the past nine Lucas Oil MLRA races contested at the 4/10 mile speed plant, Boen has won six including the last four straight, to sweep the "King of the Hill" the past two seasons. "The track is real symmetrical so I can set up for both corners the same," stated Boen. "It's a real racy place. Anymore, I don't like going to places where you follow the leader. I can always find a way to race there. It's one of my favorite places."

Track owner Delmar Friesen deserves a lot of credit for making Junction Motor Speedway a memorable place for racers and fans. "Delmar and his family went the extra mile to put the facility together," stated Boen. "They put their heart and soul into making it the place it is, and that's why I enjoy going there to race."

Boen will be in his Road Runner Fabrication #07 Rocket. This particular car hasn't been raced much and has never been on the Junction Motor Speedway oval.

The "King of the Hill" is a two day event paying a separate purse each night. Friday August 12 and Saturday August 13 the pit gate opens at 4 PM, with the grandstand opening at 5 PM. Racing will begin at 7 PM. Adult admission is $20. Students 6-12 are $4 and kids 5 and under are free. Pit passes are $20 for NASCAR members and $30 for non NASCAR members. To reach the speedway, call 402-773-5538 or visit www.junctionmotorspeedway.com.

Visit the series website www.MLRAracing.com for the most up to date information on the Lucas Oil MLRA.

The Lucas Oil MLRA (Midwest Latemodel Racing Association) sanctions regional Super Dirt Late Model touring series events in Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Nebraska, and Iowa.

 

August 9, 2011 (Buckner, Missouri)

Officials with the Lucas Oil MLRA and Heartland Park Topeka have mutually decided to cancel the race scheduled for Saturday September 3rd. The race has been rescheduled for Thursday October 6th.

 

July 30th Contingency Awards

Performance Bodies: Matt Johnson

KRC Hard Charger: Jeff Roth

KRC Hard Luck: Joe Walkenhorst

R2C Performance Filters: Tony Jackson Jr.

Rod End Supply: RC Whitwell and Larry Jones

Weld Wheels: David Turner

BSB Manufacturing: Justin Asplin

Saferacer.com: Reid Millard

Keizer Wheels: Brad Looney

Racing Optics: John Anderson

Current Lucas Oil MLRA points standings will be available on 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.

 

July 31 , 2011 (Buckner, Missouri)

Thirty-nine cars were on hand for Saturday evening's Lucas Oil MLRA event at Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, MO. Brad Looney visited victory lane for the third time this season in Lucas Oil MLRA action, and the first time ever at Lucas Oil Speedway. "Everything just kind of worked out tonight," said Looney following the race. This was his first $3,000 win in a chassis he built a couple of years ago. Looney sat on the pole, but it was Justin Wells who jumped out to an early advantage. Wells led until just past lap 20 when Looney got around him. "I knew I had to make a move soon, when I found something up there in three and four getting off the corner. I got too him and made the move. It all worked out."

A large crowd packed the grandstands for the Summer Shootout. "This is such a nice facility. What Lucas Oil does is just amazing. To be a part of it, and to win it with these boat races going on is really good," added Looney.

Jesse Stovall raced from ninth to second in only his third race out in a new Moyer Victory Circle. He now has three runner up finishes this season in Lucas Oil MLRA competition. "We're learning every time we come on the race track with this new car. I made a quick call to Billy Moyer right before we started. He told me a couple of adjustments. He made the car what it was tonight."

John Anderson in the Shop Quick #2, came from sixth to third and scored his second best finish of the season. "It was a great race," commented Anderson. "You could move, but you couldn't quite pass real easy. You had to wait till a guy made a mistake, and the guys up front don't make many." Mark Burgtorf had a solid night, winning the opening heat race and finishing fourth. 2009 Lucas Oil MLRA Rookie of the Year Matt Johnson had a great run advancing from twelfth to fifth.

Jeff Roth was the night's hard charger advancing from twenty-third to thirteenth. Point leader Al Purkey broke an axle while running sixth, ending his night early. The series will sit idle until August 12th and 13th with the runningof the Annual "King of the Hill" at Junction Motor Speedway in McCool Junction, Nebraska.

Race Results

 

Lucas Cattle Company A Feature (40 Laps): 1. Brad Looney 2. Jesse Stovall, 3. John Anderson 4. Mark Burgtorf 5. Matt Johnson 6. Eric Turner 7. Al Humphrey 8. Justin Wells 9. Joe Kosiski 10. Tony Jackson Jr. 11. Matt Weidner 12. Rex Merritt 13. Jeff Roth 14. Justin Asplin 15. Bryon Allison 16. Reid Millard 17. Al Purkey 18. Rylan Long 19. JD Hubert 20. David Turner 21. Ken Essary 22. Michael Kloos 23. Dustin Walker 24. Joe Walkenhorst

Lucas Oil Products Heat 1 (10 Laps): 1. Mark Burgtorf 2. Jesse Stovall 3. Bryon Allison 4. Matt Johnson 5. Jeff Roth 6. Justin Asplin 7. Joe Walkenhorst 8. Harlan Kennedy 9. Bob Cummings 10. Larry Jones

Schoenfeld Headers Heat 2(10) Laps: 1. Brad Looney 2. David Turner 3. Dustin Walker 4. Al Purkey 5. Tony Jackson Jr. 6. Michael Kloos 7. Evan Hubert 8. Ray Peacock 9. Cliff Morrow 10. Mike Montague

Powertrain Industries Heat 3 (10 Laps): 1. Justin Wells 2. JD Hubert 3. Rex Merritt 4. Rylan Long 5. Don Cloyd 6. Matt Weidner 7. Patrick Johnson 8. Josh Poe 9. Shannon Phillips

Hatfield Racing Engines Heat 4 (10 Laps): 1. John Anderson 2. Eric Turner 3. Al Humphrey 4. Reid Millard 5. Joe Kosiski 6. Ken Essary 7. PJ Haskins 8. Brandon McCormick 9. Jeremy Watts 10. RC Whitwell

Hoosier Racing Tires B Main 1 (12 Laps): Rylan Long 2. Matt Weidner 3. Ken Essary 4. Patrick Johnson 5. Don Cloyd 6. Harlan Kennedy 7. Shannon Phillips 8. Ray Peacock 9. Bob Cummings 10. Joe Walkenhorst 11. RC Whitwell 12. Larry Jones

Sunoco Racing Fuels B Main 2 (12 Laps): 1. Justin Asplin 2. Reid Millard 3. Michael Kloos 4. Jeff Roth 5. Evan Hubert 6. Mike Montague 7. PJ Haskins 8. Josh Poe 9. Jeremy Watts 10. Cliff Morrow 11. Brandon McCormick

Current Lucas Oil MLRA points standings will be available on 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.

 

(July 28, 2011) Buckner, MO -

On the heels of the largest race in the history of the Lucas Oil MLRA, the series will be back in action this Saturday night at Lucas Oil Speedway. This will be the 14th standalone race held at the Speedway since 2006. The past winners list is diverse with Terry Phillips and Jeremy Payne each winning on three separate occasions. No other driver has one more than one race. Mount Vernon, Iowa's Chad Simpson won the most recent stop back in April. Other past winners include, Justin Wells, Jack Sullivan, Denny Woodworth, Mark Burgtorf, Al Purkey and Dave Eckrich. Some of those winners have other commitments this weekend, but others are expected to attend.

Lucas Oil MLRA action will only be a portion of the action held this weekend in Wheatland, MO. Friday - Sunday will also see the running of the Inaugural Diamond Drag Boat Nationals, sanctioned by the Lucas Oil Drag Boat Racing Series. Friday will feature a test and tune. Saturday the boats will qualify and eliminations are Sunday.

Saturday, during intermission, Bigfoot, with driver Dan Runte will have a car crushing exhibition. Also, Mike Wiskus will have Lucas Oil Air Show performances on both Saturday and Sunday.

Al Purkey comes into the event with the series points lead. He took his second provisional of the season at the Silver Dollar Nationals, after engine trouble on qualifying night placed him the back of a B Main. He raced from 27th to 12th in the feature. John Anderson took advantage of Kyle Berck's broken Rocker Arm on his engine to jump up to the second position in points. Anderson finished 15th and is still looking for his first MLRA win at the Diamond of Dirt Tracks.

On Saturday, the gates will open at 7:00 AM, with Qualifying slated to begin at 9:00 AM. Saturday tickets are $25 for Adults and $20 for Seniors age 62 and up as well as active Military with ID. Youth ages 6-15 years are just $10, with kids 5 and under FREE. Admission to Saturday's Drag Boat event will also admit the ticket holder to the Diamond of Dirt Tracks for The Lucas Oil MLRA event on Saturday night. The late model touring series will hit the speedway at 7:00 PM. Saturday night's race is presented by Buffalo Prairie Dental. Admission for those seeking only the Saturday Lucas Oil MLRA show will be $20. The front gates will open at 5 PM for the Saturday evening show. Any pit pass purchased on Saturday will be good for complimentary admission to the Lucas Oil Drag Boat qualifying on Saturday only.

Visit the series website www.MLRAracing.com for the most up to date information on the Lucas Oil MLRA.

The Lucas Oil MLRA (Midwest Latemodel Racing Association) sanctions regional Super Dirt Late Model touring series events in Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Nebraska, and Iowa.

 

(July 24, 2011) Buckner, MO -

Saturday night wrapped up the Inaugural Silver Dollar Nationals weekend at I-80 Speedway. Don O'Neal, driving the Moring Motorsports #1 MasterSbilt slid past Chad Simpson on a lap 32 restart to take the lead. O'Neal never looked back, leading the final 48 laps to score the $25,000 payday. "I got a good run on that restart and got close to him," said O'Neal in AAA Missouri Victory Lane . "He was going in high. He had to slow down a little bit getting high, when I got a good run there across the middle, and give him a good slide job."

For O'Neal, a regular with the Lucas Oil late Model Dirt Series, this was a time for him to get out of the MasterSbilt house car and into the Moring owned #1. "We haven't raced this car in a while, and to come over here a win this deal is a big thing. I've got to thank Larry Moring and Ronnie Stuckey and everybody involved with this racing deal."

The Silver Dollar Nationals is O'Neal's 6th victory of the season. He made headlines earlier in the year by winning the Dirt Late Model Dream at Eldora Speedway, paying him $100,000.

Dale McDowell, one of 10 MalvernBank.com heat race winners on Friday, finished 2nd in the 80 lap race. Brian Birkhofer advanced from his 20th starting position to finish 3rd.

Earlier in the evening, two seventeen lap, last chance qualifiers were contested. Kelly Boen and Jason McBride each earned victories. Al Humphrey, Dan Schlieper, RC Whitwell, and Denny Eckrich all transferred as well.

Lucas Oil MLRA Contingency Awards July 23, 2011

Performance Bodies: Chad Simpson

KRC Hard Charger: Al Purkey

KRC Hard Luck: Kyle Berck

Weld Wheels: Dave Eckrich

BSB Manufacturing: Mike Wiarda

R2C Performance Filters: Al Humphrey

Keizer Wheels: Bill Koons

Saferacer.com: Bryant Goldsmith

Racing Optics: David Turner

Rod End Supply: Shawn Harker and Jase Kaser

The Lucas Oil MLRA would like to again thank MalvernBank.com and Al Belt Custom Homes for their support of this unique event. The series will be in action this coming Saturday at Lucas Oil Speedway. The Diamond Drag Boat Nationals will also be taking place Friday-Sunday, at the recently completed liquid quarter mile strip. For more information on the 3-Day event visit www.LucasOilSpeedway.com .

Silver Dollar Nationals Lucas Cattle Company A Feature (80 laps): 1. Don O'Neal 2. Dale McDowell 3. Brian Birkhofer 4. Austin Hubbard 5. Jimmy Mars 6. Chris Simpson 7. Tim McCreadie 8. Chad Simpson 9. Jesse Stovall 10. Kelly Boen 11. Clint Smith 12. Al Purkey 13. Billy Moyer Jr. 14. Al Humphrey 15. John Anderson 16. Denny Eckrich 17. Brad Looney 18. Jason Utter 19. Dan Schlieper 20. Tommy Weder Jr. 21. Jason McBride 22. Mike Wiarda 23. Bill Koons 24. Billy Moyer 25. David Turner 26. Travis Dickes 27. Steve Kempt 28. Kyle Berck 29. RC Whitwell 30. Joe Kosiski 31. Terry Phillips 32. Bryant Goldsmith 33. Leon Zeitner 34. Wendell Wallace

Visit the series website www.MLRAracing.com for the most up to date information on the Lucas Oil MLRA.

The Lucas Oil MLRA (Midwest Latemodel Racing Association) sanctions regional Super Dirt Late Model touring series events in Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Nebraska, and Iowa.

 

(July 23, 2011) Buckner, MO -

Malvernbank.com qualifying took place Friday night in anticipation of the $25,000 to win Silver Dollar Nationals at I-80 Speedway in Greenwood, NE. Lucas Oil MLRA series regulars did well in preparation for Saturday's event. No driver won two heat races in the unique qualifying format. Heat race wins went to, Kyle Berck, Billy Moyer, Don O'Neal, Austin Hubbard, Wendell Wallace, Chad Simpson, John Anderson, Dale McDowell, Chris Simpson and Leon Zeitner.

 

The top 20 cars in passing points from the two heat races makeup the first ten rows in Saturday's 80 lap finale. Chris Simpson gained the most passing points by way of a heat race win and 2nd place finish in a race which he started 9th. He will be on the pole for the biggest race in Nebraska history. "This would be awesome for us to pull this off," stated Simpson. "I think it would help all of us out sponsor wise. I think we're good, we'll just see how it goes tomorrow."

 

 

1. Chris Simpson

2. Don O'Neal

3. Austin Hubbard

4. Kyle Berck

5. Dale McDowell

6. Billy Moyer Jr.

7. Jimmy Mars

8. Jesse Stovall

9. John Anderson

10. Billy Moyer

11. Wendell Wallace

12. Tommy Weder Jr.

13. Travis Dickes

14. Tim McCreadie

15. Jason Utter

16. Brad Looney

17. Clint Smith

18. Chad Simpson

19. Terry Phillips

20. Brian Birkhofer

 

Action gets underway Saturday at 7:30 PM, with two Lucas Oil MLRA last chance qualifier races, a complete USMTS modified show and the Silver Dollar Nationals Feature.

On Saturday, July 23 General Admission is $30 for Adults, $10 Ages 6-15 with 5 and under free. All Reserved Seating is $30 on Saturday night, pit Passes are $40. For more information, go to: www.neracewaypark.com or www.silverdollarnationals.com or call (402)-342-3453.

Visit the series website www.MLRAracing.com for the most up to date information on the Lucas Oil MLRA.

The Lucas Oil MLRA (Midwest Latemodel Racing Association) sanctions regional Super Dirt Late Model touring series events in Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Nebraska, and Iowa.

 

(July 28, 2011) Buckner, MO -

In the 23 year history of the Lucas Oil MLRA, the series has never sanctioned a bigger race than the upcoming weekend. The Inaugural Silver Dollar Nationals takes place at I 80 Speedway this weekend. The 4/10 mile oval has been a mainstay for some of the top regional late model shows, but this weekend's event is the biggest in Nebraska history.

The top regional drivers are set to duke it out for the $25,000 top prize with, $94,000 paid out in the late model purse. National standouts will be trying their hand as well. Billy Moyer, Brian Birkhofer, Jimmy Mars, Clint Smith, Dale McDowell, Don O'Neal, Austin Hubbard, Dan Schlieper, Wendell Wallace and Tim McCreadie are just a few expected to race.

A unique qualifying format will be used on Friday night. Competitors will draw for a starting position in two heat races. The second race will be an invert of the first. Here's the catch, you won't necessarily race against all of the same drivers in each heat. "It's a format we adopted from go kart racing where they run two heats," stated I-80 Promoter Ed Kosiski. "You race two nights at Knoxville to qualify for the final night, we thought it would be interesting to try this two heat race format."

The heat races will also pay the top three finishers, courtesy of Malvern Bank. The Lucas Oil MLRA and I-80 Speedway would like to thank them along with Al Belt Custom Homes for their partnership.

The USMTS series will also be in action, as they host their final two events in the Great Plains Region. Complete shows will be contested each night, paying $2,000 each to the winner.

Admission on Thursday, July 21 is just $10 for Adults, $5 for Ages 6-15 with 5 and under free. Pit passes are $30 or $20 with a NASCAR License. General Admission on Friday is $25 for Adults, $10 for Ages 6-15 with 5 and under free. On Saturday, July 23 General Admission is $30 for Adults, $10 Ages 6-15 with 5 and under free. All Reserved Seating is $25 on Friday night and $30 on Saturday night. Pit Passes are $40 both Friday and Saturday nights. For more information, go to: www.neracewaypark.com or www.silverdollarnationals.com or call (402)-342-3453.

Visit the series website www.MLRAracing.com for the most up to date information on the Lucas Oil MLRA.

The Lucas Oil MLRA (Midwest Latemodel Racing Association) sanctions regional Super Dirt Late Model touring series events in Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Nebraska, and Iowa.

 

Scott Bloomquist took advantage of Steve Francis' misfortune, and held on to win the 5th Annual CMH Diamond Nationals Saturday night at Lucas Oil Speedway. For Bloomquist, this was his first win at the 3/8 mile oval. Francis held a straightaway lead when his driveshaft broke on lap 44. Bloomquist held the point for the final two restarts as action was furious behind him.

Tyler Reddick, in a Bloomquist Race Car, set fast time and won his heat to start the 50 lap feature from the pole. Reddick lead the first part of the race before Bloomquist passed him. With Scott glued to the bottom, Francis was strong on the top and blew by Bloomquist on lap 21. The event was filmed by Lucas Oil Productions, to be shown at a later date.

The countdown is on for the largest race in the history of the Lucas Oil MLRA. The Inaugural Silver Dollar Nationals takes place this Friday and Saturday at I-80 Speedway in Greenwood, NE. This $25,000 to win, $1,000 to start, 80 lap race has the eye of drivers across the nation. To find out more about the event, visit silverdollarnationals.com.

Current Lucas Oil MLRA points standings will be available on www.MLRAracing.com.

Lucas Oil MLRA Contingency Awards July 16, 2011

Performance Bodies - David Turner

KRC Hard Charger - Chris Simpson

KRC Hard Luck - Bryant Goldsmith

Weld Wheels - Joe Walkenhorst

BSB Manufacturing - Kyle Berck

R2C Performance Filters - Terry Phillips

Keizer Wheels - Bryon Allison

Saferacer.com - John Anderson

Racing Optics - Al Purkey

Rod End Supply - Larry Jones and Bill Koons

Red Buck Cigars Fast Time:

Tyler Reddick / 15.180 seconds (Group A and Overall)

Scott Bloomquist / 15.579 seconds (Group B)

CMH Diamond Nationals A Main (50 Laps): Scott Bloomquist, John Blankenship, Jimmy Owens, Tyler Reddick, Bub McCool, Billy Moyer, Chris Simpson, Don O'Neal, Brad Neat, Ray Cook, Steve Casebolt, Jared Landers, Eric Wells, Earl Pearson Jr., Frank Heckenast Jr., Steve Francis, Dale McDowell, Tim Isenberg, Al Purkey, Kyle Berck, John Anderson, Jeremy Payne, David Turner, Terry Phillips, Eric Turner, Bryant GoldsmithJRi Shocks

First B-Main (12 Laps- Top 3 Advance): Terry Phillips, Steve Casebolt, Frank Heckenast Jr., John Anderson, Eric Turner, Bill Koons, Jason Sivils, Don O'Neal, Dustin Walker, Reid Millard-DNS

Wrisco Aluminum Second B-Main (12 Laps- Top 3 Advance): Earl Pearson Jr., Kyle Berch, Tim Isenberg, John Mason, Bryant Goldsmith, Larry Jones, Patrick Johnson, Chris Brown, Joe Walkenhorst, Bryon Allison

Wiles Driveshafts First Heat (10 Laps- Top 4 Advance): Tyler Reddick, Bub McCool, Ray Cook, Brad Neat, John Anderson, Terry Phillips, Eric Turner, Bill Koons, Reid Millard

Wiles Driveshafts Second Heat (10 Laps- Top 4 Advance): Steve Francis, Billy Moyer, Jared Landers, David Turner, Don O'Neal, Frank Heckenast Jr., Dustin Walker, Steve Casebolt, Jason Sivils

Sweet Manufacturing Third Heat (10 Laps- Top 4 Advance): Scott Bloomquist, Jimmy Owens, Chris Simpson, Jeremy Payne, John Mason, Tim Isenberg, Bryon Allison, Jarry Jones, Patrick Johnson

HAWK Brakes Fourth Heat (10 Laps- Top 4 Advance): John Blankenship, Eric Wells, Dale McDowell, Al Purkey, Earl Pearson Jr., Kyle Berck, Brant Goldsmith, Chris Brown, Joe Walkenhorst

Visit the series website www.MLRAracing.com for the most up to date information on the Lucas Oil MLRA.

The Lucas Oil MLRA (Midwest Latemodel Racing Association) sanctions regional Super Dirt Late Model touring series events in Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Nebraska, and Iowa.

 

July 2 , 2011 (Buckner, Missouri)

Lucas Oil MLRA Officials have made some changes to the remaining portion of the 2011 schedule. Saturday August 20th will mark the first visit of the season to Thunder Hill Speedway in Mayetta, KS. The event originally scheduled on May 21st was rained out. This will make a two race swing, with the series in action on Sunday August 21st at the Missouri State Fair Speedway.

Secondly, the September 2nd event at I 80 Speedway in Greenwood, NE has been cancelled. Instead I-80 Speedway has expanded the Annual Cornhusker race into a two day show for the Lucas Oil MLRA. Formerly, the series competed exclusively on the Saturday night portion of the event. Now there will be a Friday show added on September 23rd, to go with the show on September 24th. These will be two separate races with two separate payouts.

Current Lucas Oil MLRA points standings will be available on www.MLRAracing.com.

Visit the series website www.MLRAracing.com for the most up to date information on the Lucas Oil MLRA.

The Lucas Oil MLRA (Midwest Latemodel Racing Association) sanctions regional Super Dirt Late Model touring series events in Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Nebraska, and Iowa.

 

July 2 , 2011 (Buckner, Missouri)

Chad Simpson earned the pole position in Saturday night's Lucas Cattle Company A Feature and never looked back. After winning his heat race, Simpson started out front and led all 30 laps. He was also the winner of this event in 2010. Adams County Speedway in Corning, Iowa packed the stands with fans and the pits with over 120 cars in 5 classes. Simpson took advantage of the well prepared track and cruised into the AAA Missouri Victory Lane.

Chad Simpson of Mt. Vernon, Iowa drives a MasterSbilt with Pro Power under the hood. The green and black #25 is owned by Brinkman Motorsports and supported by Liebe Trucking, GATR Volvo GMC and Five Star Shop Service.

Heat winners included, Chad Simpson, John Anderson, Denny Eckrich, Tim Isenberg and Bill Koons. B Feature winners were Al Purkey and Kevin Sather. The top sixteen drivers in passing points went straight to the Lucas Cattle Company Feature. The top two from each B Feature and 6 provisional starting positions made up the 26 car main event.

The Lucas Oil MLRA would like to thank I-80 Speedway and Adams County Speedway for their great hospitality. The series also appreciates the support from all the drivers and fans this weekend. The series was proud to partner with the NCRA and the Corn Belt Clash for two action packed night's of racing.

Current Lucas Oil MLRA points standings will be available on www.MLRAracing.com.

Lucas Oil Heat 1 (10 Laps):

1. Chad Simpson (Mt Vernon, IA), 2. Chris Spieker (Massena, IA), 3. Jason O'Brien (Atlantic, IA), 4. Jason Rauen (Farley, IA), 5. Joe Walkenhorst (Lees Summit, MO), 6. Jill George (Cedar Falls, IA), 7. JC Wyman, 8. Jason Utter (Columbus Junction, IA), 9. Al Humphrey (Giltner, NE)

Impact Signs Awnings and Wraps Heat 2 (10 Laps):

1. Denny Eckrich (Tiffin, IA), 2. Joe Kosiski (Omaha, NE), 3. Bryant Goldsmith (Corning, IA), 4. Alonzo Grosse (Council Bluffs, IA), 5. Paul Glendenning (Mt Ayr, IA), 6. Bill Leighton, 7. Randy Foote (Stanton, IA), 8. Dave Carlisle (ShannonCity, IA)

Hatfield Racing Engines Heat 3 (10 Laps):

1. John Anderson (Omaha, NE), 2. Kyle Berck (Marquette, NE), 3. Chris Simpson (Oxford, IA), 4. Mike Wiarda (Aurora, NE), 5. Steve Kempt (Shelton, NE), 6. Scott Koskovich (Omaha, NE), 7. Skip Frey (Ezy, IA), 8. Billy Koons Jr. (Omaha, NE)

GRT Race Cars Heat 4 (10 Laps):

1. Tim Isenberg (Marshfield, WI), 2. Justin Mitchell (Cedar Rapids, IA), 3. Kevin Sather (Ankeny, IA), 4. Trenton Jackson (Corning, IA), 5. Kurt Kile (Nichols, IA), 6. Dean Moore (Grand Junction, CO), 7. Shawn Lee (Spickard, MO), 8. Fred Miller (Avoca, IA)

Fast Track Photos Heat 5 (10 Laps):

1. Bill Koons (Omaha, NE), 2. Travis Dickes (Madison, NE), 3. John Hampel (Omaha, NE), 4. Rob Moss (Iowa City, IA), 5. Al Purkey (Coffeyville, KS), 6. Dave Eckrich (Oxford, IA), 7. Jake Meier (Tipton, IA), 8. Shawn Harker (Nebraska City, NE)

Sunoco Race Fuels B Feature 1 (10 Laps):

1. Al Purkey (Coffeyville, KS), 2. Bill Leighton, 3. Jason O'Brien (Atlantic, IA), 4. Dean Moore (Grand Junction, CO), 5. Steve Kempt (Shelton, NE), 6. Jake Meier (Tipton, IA), 7. Randy Foote (Stanton, IA), 8. Skip Frey (Ezy, IA), 9. Alonzo Grosse (Council Bluffs, IA), 10. Dave Carlisle (ShannonCity, IA), 11. Paul Glendenning (Mt Ayr, IA), 12. Fred Miller (Avoca, IA)

Hoosier Racing Tires B Feature 2 (10 Laps):

1. Kevin Sather (Ankeny, IA), 2. Kurt Kile (Nichols, IA), 3. Rob Moss (Iowa City, IA), 4. Dave Eckrich (Oxford, IA), 5. Shawn Harker (Nebraska City, NE), 6. JC Wyman, 7. Scott Koskovich (Omaha, NE), 8. Joe Walkenhorst (Lees Summit, MO), 9. Jill George (Cedar Falls, IA), 10. Billy Koons Jr. (Omaha, NE), 11. Shawn Lee (Spickard, MO)

Lucas Oil MLRA Contingency Awards July 2, 2011

Performance Bodies: Mike Wiarda

KRC Hard Charger: John Hampel

KRC Hard Luck: Shawn Harker

Weld Wheels: Chris Spieker

BSB Manufacturing: Bryant Goldsmith

R2C Air Filters: Joe Kosiski

Keizer Wheels: Scott Koskovich

Saferacer: Billy Koons Jr.

Racing Optics: Chad Simpson

Rod End Supply: Dave Eckrich and Shawn Lee

Lucas Cattle Company A Feature (30 Laps):

1. Chad Simpson (Mt Vernon, IA), 2. Tim Isenberg (Marshfield, WI), 3. John Hampel (Omaha, NE), 4. Justin Mitchell (Cedar Rapids, IA), 5. Jason Rauen (Farley, IA), 6. Chris Simpson (Oxford, IA), 7. John Anderson (Omaha, NE), 8. Bryant Goldsmith (Corning, IA), 9. Travis Dickes (Madison, NE), 10. Denny Eckrich (Tiffin, IA), 11. Mike Wiarda (Aurora, NE), 12. Joe Kosiski (Omaha, NE), 13. Al Purkey (Coffeyville, KS), 14. Kyle Berck (Marquette, NE), 15. Bill Leighton, 16. Billy Koons Jr. (Omaha, NE), 17. Kevin Sather (Ankeny, IA), 18. Dave Eckrich (Oxford, IA), 19. Chris Spieker (Massena, IA), 20. Bill Koons (Omaha, NE), 21. Jake Meier (Tipton, IA), 22. Jason O'Brien (Atlantic, IA), 23. Trenton Jackson (Corning, IA), 24. Dean Moore (Grand Junction, CO), 25. Kurt Kile (Nichols, IA), 26. Joe Walkenhorst (Lees Summit, MO)

Visit the series website www.MLRAracing.com for the most up to date information on the Lucas Oil MLRA.

The Lucas Oil MLRA (Midwest Latemodel Racing Association) sanctions regional Super Dirt Late Model touring series events in Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Nebraska, and Iowa.

 

July 1 , 2011 (Buckner, Missouri)

Jason Utter of Columbus Junction, IA passed Chris Simpson at the checkers to win the Midwest Tri-Fecta at I80 Speedway. Utter went from ninth to first in his heat race to pick up the pole for the feature event. Utter would take the green flag from the pole but fall to second early. Chris Simpson would lead nearly the entire 30 lap Lucas Cattle Company Feature before getting caught in lap traffic. When the white flag dropped, Utter took advantage of the traffic slowing Simpson, catching him in turn four. Utter would cross the finish line just a nose in front of Simpson.

Heat winners included, Chris Spieker, Al Purkey, John Anderson, Travis Dickes and race winner Jason Utter. B Feature wins went to Al Humphrey and Kurt Kile.

The Midwest Tri-Fecta kicked off the Lucas Oil MLRA holiday weekend with 48 Late Models, hot weather and a great crowd at I80 Speedway in Greenwood, NE. July 2 makes night number two for the weekend in Corning, IA. The Lucas Cattle Company A Feature will be followed by a fireworks show. Adams County Speedway will also host Modifieds, Pro Stocks, Hobby Stocks and B-Modifieds. Grandstand admission is $15 , ages 13-17 just $10 and kids age 12 and under are FREE. A family pass is also available for $40 and includes two adult admissions and all minor children. The grandstand will open at 5 PM with racing at 7 PM. The pit gate will open at 4 PM. Pit passes are $30.

For more information about the Saturday's race and other events at Adams County Speedway visit www.acsspeedway.com .

Current Lucas Oil MLRA points standings will be available on www.MLRAracing.com.

Lucas Oil Heat 1 (10 Laps):

1. Chris Spieker (Massena, IA), 2. Andrew McKay (Minneapolis, MN), 3. Chris Simpson (Oxford, IA), 4. Jill George (Cedar Falls, IA), 5. Billy Koons Jr. (Omaha, NE), 6. Alonzo Grosse (Council Bluffs, IA), 7. Joe Walkenhorst (Lees Summit, MO), 8. Mike Wiarda (Aurora, NE), 9. Kevin Sather (Ankeny, IA), 10. Rob Moss (Iowa City, IA)

Impact Signs Awnings and Wraps Heat 2 (10 Laps):

1. Al Purkey (Coffeyville, KS), 2. Jase Kaser (Lincoln, NE), 3. Tim Isenberg (Marshfield, WI), 4. Bill Koons (Omaha, NE), 5. Denny Eckrich (Tiffin, IA), 6. Justin Mitchell (Cedar Rapids, IA), 7. Jake Meier (Tipton, IA), 8. Dean Moore (Grand Junction, CO), 9. Dylan Smith (Osceola, NE), 10. Bill Leighton

AFCO Racing Products Heat 3 (10 Laps):

1. John Anderson (Omaha, NE), 2. Chad Simpson (Mt Vernon, IA), 3. Kyle Berck (Marquette, NE), 4. Kurt Kile (Nichols, IA), 5. Craig Preble (Yutan, NE), 6. Robbie Andersen (Blair, NE), 7. Troy Daly (Omaha, NE), 8. Shawn Lee (Spickard, MO), 9. Dustin Walker (Belton, MO), 10. Scott Daly (Elkhorn, NE)

Keizer Wheels Heat 4 (10 Laps):

1. Travis Dickes (Madison, NE), 2. Scott Koskovich (Omaha, NE), 3. Bryant Goldsmith (Corning, IA), 4. Jason O'Brien (Atlantic, IA), 5. Al Humphrey (Giltner, NE), 6. Dave Eckrich (Cosgrove, IA), 7. Steve Kempt (Shelton, NE), 8. Jason Hobscheidt, 9. John Hampel (Omaha, NE)

Fast Track Photos Heat 5 (10 Laps):

1. Jason Utter (Columbus Junction, IA), 2. Leon Zeitner (LaVista, NE), 3. Shawn Harker (Nebraska City, NE), 4. Joe Kosiski (Omaha, NE), 5. Mike Wallace (CarterLake, IA), 6. Brian Kenkel (Elkhorn, NE), 7. Jason Rauen (Farley, IA), 8. Skip Frey (Ezy, IA), 9. Bo Egge (Kearney, NE)

Sunoco Race Fuels B Feature 1 (12 Laps):

1. Al Humphrey (Giltner, NE), 2. Billy Koons Jr. (Omaha, NE), 3. Joe Kosiski (Omaha, NE), 4. Bill Koons (Omaha, NE), 5. Mike Wiarda (Aurora, NE), 6. Dylan Smith (Osceola, NE), 7. Craig Preble (Yutan, NE), 8. BILL LEIGHTON, 9. Alonzo Grosse (Council Bluffs, IA), 10. Joe Walkenhorst (Lees Summit, MO), 11. Troy Daly (Omaha, NE), 12. Dustin Walker (Belton, MO), 13. Shawn Lee (Spickard, MO), 14. Jason Rauen (Farley, IA), 15. Justin Mitchell (Cedar Rapids, IA)

Hoosier Racing Tires B Feature 2 (12 Laps):

1. Kurt Kile (Nichols, IA), 2. Denny Eckrich (Tiffin, IA), 3. Dave Eckrich (Cosgrove, IA), 4. Steve Kempt (Shelton, NE), 5. Jake Meier (Tipton, IA), 6. Jason O'Brien (Atlantic, IA), 7. Skip Frey (Ezy, IA), 8. Kevin Sather (Ankeny, IA), 9. Brian Kenkel (Elkhorn, NE), 10. Jason Hobscheidt, 11. Dean Moore (Grand Junction, CO), 12. Scott Daly (Elkhorn, NE), 13. Bo Egge (Kearney, NE), 14. Mike Wallace (CarterLake, IA), 15. Robbie Andersen (Blair, NE), 16. Rob Moss (Iowa City, IA), 17. John Hampel (Omaha, NE)

 

Lucas Oil MLRA Contingency Awards July 1, 2011

Performance Bodies: Kyle Berck

KRC Hard Charger: Denny Eckrich

KRC Hard Luck: Brian Kenkel

Weld Wheels: Al Purkey

BSB Manufacturing: Dustin Walker

R2C Air Filters: Bill Koons

Keizer Wheels: Shawn Lee

Saferacer: Chris Spieker

Racing Optics: Shawn Harker

Rod End Supply: Scott Koskovich and Jase Kaser

Lucas Cattle Company A Feature (30 Laps):

1. Jason Utter (Columbus Junction, IA), 2. Chris Simpson (Oxford, IA), 3. Chad Simpson (Mt Vernon, IA), 4. Travis Dickes (Madison, NE), 5. Kyle Berck (Marquette, NE), 6. John Anderson (Omaha, NE), 7. Al Purkey (Coffeyville, KS), 8. Denny Eckrich (Tiffin, IA), 9. Bryant Goldsmith (Corning, IA), 10. Tim Isenberg (Marshfield, WI), 11. Jason Rauen (Farley, IA), 12. Andrew McKay (Minneapolis, MN), 13. Chris Spieker (Massena, IA), 14. Dave Eckrich (Cosgrove, IA), 15. Al Humphrey (Giltner, NE), 16. Joe Kosiski (Omaha, NE), 17. Leon Zeitner (LaVista, NE), 18. Mike Wiarda (Aurora, NE), 19. Jake Meier (Tipton, IA), 20. Steve Kempt (Shelton, NE), 21. Kurt Kile (Nichols, IA), 22. Dean Moore (Grand Junction, CO), 23. Jill George (Cedar Falls, IA), 24. Robbie Andersen (Blair, NE), 25. Jason O'Brien (Atlantic, IA), 26. Jase Kaser (Lincoln, NE), 27. Billy Koons Jr. (Omaha, NE), 28. Shawn Harker (Nebraska City, NE), 29. Bill Koons (Omaha, NE), 30. Scott Koskovich (Omaha, NE)

Visit the series website www.MLRAracing.com for the most up to date information on the Lucas Oil MLRA.

The Lucas Oil MLRA (Midwest Latemodel Racing Association) sanctions regional Super Dirt Late Model touring series events in Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Nebraska, and Iowa.

 

(June 28, 2011) Buckner, MO - Friday night will kick off back to back Lucas Oil MLRA events. I-80 Speedway in Greenwood, NE will host the Midwest Tri-fecta Race. The show will include Late Models, ASCS Midwest Region Sprints and A-Modifieds. The Midwest Tri-Fecta is the last chance for drivers to qualify for the Silver Dollar Nationals. The winner gets an automatic starting position in the $25, 000 to win event in late July.

General admission for the event is $20. Kids age 5 years and younger are FREE! Grandstands will open at 5:30 PM with racing at 7 PM. The pit gate will open at 3 PM on Friday. Pit admission is $30. For more information about the event and I-80 Speedway at Nebraska Raceway Park visit www.neracewaypark.com .

Due to flooding in the area, please check MODOT and Nebraska DOR for road closures before heading out to the races. Alternate routes are posted.

On Saturday the series will continue onto Corning, IA for another $3000 to win race and a HUGE fireworks spectacular! Adams County Speedway will also host Modifieds, Pro Stocks, Hobby Stocks and B-Modifieds. Grandstand admission is $15 , ages 13-17 just $10 and kids age 12 and under are FREE. A family pass is also available for $40 and includes two adult admissions and all minor children. The grandstand will open at 5 PM with racing at 7 PM. The pit gate will open at 4 PM. Pit passes are $30. For more information about the Saturday's race and other events at Adams County Speedway visit www.acsspeedway.com .

Visit the series website www.MLRAracing.com for the most up to date information on the Lucas Oil MLRA.

The Lucas Oil MLRA (Midwest Latemodel Racing Association) sanctions regional Super Dirt Late Model touring series events in Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Nebraska, and Iowa.

 

June 22, 2011 (Buckner, Missouri)

The Lucas Oil MLRA was in action over the weekend at Lake Ozark Speedway in Eldon, MO. Following the conclusion of the Hoosier Racing Tires B Feature, rain and lightning forced the cancellation of the remainder of the program. The event will not be completed, nor rescheduled. Each competitor who made the Lucas Cattle A Feature will receive 40 Championship Points.

Brad Looney and Tony Jackson Jr. accumulated the most passing points and were set to start on the front row. Looney started 9th in his heat and won, while Jackson started on the outside pole of his heat and won as well. Jeremy Payne won a heat race as well.

Lucas Oil MLRA Product Awards:

Performance Bodies: Bill Koons

KRC Hard Charger: Brad Looney

KRC Hard Luck: Dustin Walker

Weld Wheels: Kyle Berck

BSB Manufacturing: Bryon Allison

R2C Performance Products: John Anderson

Keizer Wheels: Reid Millard

SafeRacer.com: Jeremy Payne

Racing Optics: Tony Jackson Jr.

Rod End Supply: Joe Walkenhorst

Brantlee Gotschall

Below you will find the Heat Race and B Feature results, in addition to the A Feature starting lineup.

Lucas Oil Products Heat 1:1. Brad Looney (Republic, MO), 2. Terry Phillips (Springfield, MO), 3. Brantlee Gotschall (Nevada, MO), 4. John Anderson (Omaha, NE), 5. Billy Koons Jr. (Omaha, NE), 6. Brandon Imhoff (Columbia, MO), 7. PJ Haskins (Adrian, MO), 8. Tracy Cottrell (Eldon, MO), 9. Bob Cummings (Sedalia, MO), 10. Reid Millard (Jefferson City, MO)

Afco Racing Products Heat 2:1. Tony Jackson, Jr (Lebanon, MO), 2. Bill Koons (Omaha, NE), 3. Bryant Goldsmith (Corning, IA), 4. Kyle Berck (Marquette, NE), 5. Alan Vaughn (Belton, MO), 6. Justin Asplin (Birch Tree, MO), 7. Bryon Allison (Marshall, MO), 8. Ashlee Lancaster (Sturgeon, MO), 9. Dave Miller (Mexico, MO), 10. Dustin Walker (Belton, MO)

Peterson Fluid Systems Heat 3:1. Jeremy Payne (Springfield, MO), 2. David Turner (Creighton, MO), 3. Al Purkey (Coffeyville, KS), 4. Jeff Roth (Bentonville, AR), 5. Don Cloyd (Fair Grove, MO), 6. Joe Walkenhorst (Lees Summit, MO), 7. James Stafford (Hartsburg, MO), 8. Jake Griffin (Quincy, IL), 9. Mark Burgtorf (Quincy, IL)

Hoosier Racing Tires B Feature:1. Mark Burgtorf (Quincy, IL), 2. Justin Asplin (Birch Tree, MO), 3. Brandon Imhoff (Columbia, MO), 4. Bryon Allison (Marshall, MO), 5. PJ Haskins (Adrian, MO), 6. James Stafford (Hartsburg, MO), 7. Reid Millard (Jefferson City, MO), 8. Bob Cummings (Sedalia, MO), 9. Ashlee Lancaster (Sturgeon, MO), 10. Tracy Cottrell (Eldon, MO), 11. Jake Griffin (Quincy, IL), 12. Dave Miller (Mexico, MO), 13. Dustin Walker (Belton, MO)

Lucas Cattle Company A Feature Lineup:1. Brad Looney (Republic, MO), 2. Tony Jackson, Jr (Lebanon, MO), 3. Terry Phillips (Springfield, MO), 4. Jeremy Payne (Springfield, MO), 5. Bill Koons (Omaha, NE), 6. David Turner (Adrian, MO), 7. Brantlee Gotschall (Nevada, MO), 8. Al Purkey (Coffeyville, KS), 9. Bryant Goldsmith (Corning, IA), 10. Billy Koons Jr. (Omaha, NE), 11. Alan Vaughn (Belton, MO), 12. Kyle Berck (Marquette, NE), 13. John Anderson (Omaha, NE), 14. Jeff Roth, 15. Don Cloyd (Fair Grove, MO), 16. Joe Walkenhorst (Lees Summit, MO), 17. Mark Burgtorf (Quincy, IL), 18. Justin Asplin (Birch Tree, MO), 19. Brandon Imhoff (Columbia, MO), 20. Bryon Allison (Marshall, MO), 21. Reid Millard (Jefferson City, MO)

Visit the series website www.MLRAracing.com for the most up to date information on the Lucas Oil MLRA.

The Lucas Oil MLRA (Midwest Latemodel Racing Association) sanctions regional Super Dirt Late Model touring series events in Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Nebraska, and Iowa.

 

(June 15, 2011) Buckner, MO - The Lucas Oil MLRA will return to Lake Ozark Speedway for the first time since 2007 on Saturday June 18, 2011. The series is excited to return to the 1/3 mile track in Eldon, Missouri.

Currently in Lucas Oil MLRA points, Al Purkey, Kyle Berck and John Anderson hold the top three positions. Jesse Stovall is in fourth with Terry Phillips closing out the top five. Tony Jackson Jr. is currently at the top of the Lucas Oil MLRA Rookie standings. Jackson Jr. is eighth overall.

General admission for the event is $18. Hot laps will begin at 6:30 PM with racing action starting at 7 PM. The pit gate will open at 3 PM on Saturday. Pit admission is $30. Saturday night will also feature a $1000 to win A-Modified event. B-Mod's and Street Stocks will also race. For more information about the event and Lake Ozark Speedway www.lakeozarkspeedway.com .

Visit the series website www.MLRAracing.com for the most up to date information on the Lucas Oil MLRA.

 

The Lucas Oil MLRA (Midwest Latemodel Racing Association) sanctions regional Super Dirt Late Model touring series events in Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Nebraska, and Iowa.

 

May 30, 2011 (Buckner, Missouri)

Chad Simpson took his Brinkman Motorsports MasterSbilt to the Lucas Oil MLRA, AAA Missouri Victory Lane on Sunday night. The 10th Annual Alphabet Soup Race at I-80 Speedway drew a stacked field of 54 Super Late Models. Simpson won his heat race to start the feature from the 4th row. A back and forth battle for the top three race positions consumed the feature until Chad's brother Chris Simpson, who was leading the race lost a motor with just 3 laps to go. Chad was able to take the lead on the restart and hold off Kyle Berck for the win. Berck was fast all night, winning in his A-Modified earlier in the evening and sitting on the outside pole for the Lucas Cattle Company A Main.

Kyle Berck was followed to the checkers by Lucas Oil MLRA points leader Al Purkey. Purkey did not do well in his heat and had to race into the feature through a B Feature. Purkey started the A Main from the 16th position, when the caution for Chris Simpson with three to go came out, he was sitting in 6th. On the restart, Purkey went from 6th place to 3rd in just three laps. Kyle Berck ran in the front of the field during the entire feature, got high in turn two and lost 2 positions before working back to fight off Al Purkey and Travis Dickes for his second place finish. Dickes finished 4th and Steve Kempt rounded out the top 5.

Joe Kosiski had an impressive night making the feature through a SLMR provisional starting the feature from the back and taking the KRC Hard Charger Award for his 7th place finish. Kosiski finished just behind Al Humphrey in 6th. A great night for both Kosiski and Humphrey. Gary Christian in the 58X finished 8th, Tim Isenberg, a Lucas Oil Late Model Series regular finished 9th. Five time Lucas Oil MLRA Series Champion Alan Vaughn finished 10th.

Heat race winners included; Denny Eckrich, Gary Christian, Chris Simpson, Chad Simpson, Travis Dickes and Kyle Berck. B Feature wins went to Brady Smith and Al Purkey.

Current Lucas Oil MLRA points standings will be available on www.MLRAracing.com.

Lucas Oil Heat 1 (10 Laps):

1. Denny Eckrich (Tiffin, IA), 2. Leon Zeitner (LaVista, NE), 3. Dean Moore (Grand Junction, CO), 4. Bo Egge (Kearney, NE), 5. BILL LEIGHTON, 6. Craig Preble (Yutan, NE), 7. Jill George (Cedar Falls, IA), 8. Robbie Andersen (Blair, NE), 9. Skip Frey (Ezy, IA)

Impact Signs Awnings and Wraps Heat 2 (10 Laps):

1. Gary Christian (Broken Bow, OK), 2. Steve Kempt (Shelton, NE), 3. Al Humphrey (Giltner, NE), 4. Tim Isenberg (Marshfield, WI), 5. John Anderson (Omaha, NE), 6. Shawn Harker (Nebraska City, NE), 7. Bryant Goldsmith (Corning, IA), 8. Jason Utter (Columbus Junction, IA), 9. Mike Wallace (CarterLake, IA)

Bodee's Race Bodies Heat 3 (10 Laps):

Chris Simpson (Oxford, IA), 2. Mike Collins (Council Bluffs, IA), 3. Jason O'Brien (Atlantic, IA), 4. Brian Kenkel (Elkhorn, NE), 5. Billy Koons Jr. (Omaha, NE), 6. Rob Moss (Iowa City, IA), 7. Kevin Kile (West Liberty, IA), 8. Mike Morton Jr. (Waterloo, NE), 9. Ross Evans

Hatfield Racing Engines Heat 4 (10 Laps):

1. Chad Simpson (Mt Vernon, IA), 2. Jason Rauen (Farley, IA), 3. Corey Zeitner (Bellevue, NE), 4. Andrew McKay (Minneapolis, MN), 5. Alan Vaughn (Belton, MO), 6. Chris Spieker (Massena, IA), 7. Dylan Smith (Osceola, NE), 8. Jason Hobscheidt, 9. Scott Koskovich (Omaha, NE)

ATL Fuel Cells Heat 5 (10 Laps):

1. Travis Dickes (Madison, NE), 2. Matt Furman (Iowa City, IA), 3. Jase Kaser (Lincoln, NE), 4. Al Purkey (Coffeyville, KS), 5. Kurt Kile (Nichols, IA), 6. Mike Wiarda (Aurora, NE), 7. Jake Meier (Tipton, IA), 8. Dustin Hapka (Grand Forks, ND), 9. Joe Kosiski (Omaha, NE)

Schoenfeld Headers Heat 6 (10 Laps):

1. Kyle Berck (Marquette, NE), 2. David Turner (Adrian, MO), 3. Brady Smith, 4. Dave Eckrich (Oxford, IA), 5. Justin Kay (Wheatland, IA), 6. Justin Zeitner (LaVista, NE), 7. JC Wyman, 8. Junior Coover (Norfolk, NE), 9. DUSTIN REEH (Missouri Valley, IA)

Sunoco Race Fuels B Feature 1 (15 Laps):

1. Brady Smith, 2. Al Humphrey (Giltner, NE), 3. Dean Moore (Grand Junction, CO), 4. Andrew McKay (Minneapolis, MN), 5. Kurt Kile (Nichols, IA), 6. Rob Moss (Iowa City, IA), 7. BILL LEIGHTON, 8. Kevin Kile (West Liberty, IA), 9. Mike Wiarda (Aurora, NE), 10. Jill George (Cedar Falls, IA), 11. Robbie Andersen (Blair, NE), 12. Ross Evans, 13. Joe Kosiski (Omaha, NE), 14. Alan Vaughn (Belton, MO), 15. Corey Zeitner (Bellevue, NE), 16. Jake Meier (Tipton, IA), 17. Chris Spieker (Massena, IA), 18. Skip Frey (Ezy, IA), 19. Mike Morton Jr. (Waterloo, NE), 20. Dustin Hapka (Grand Forks, ND)

 

Hoosier Racing Tires B Feature 2 (15 Laps):

Al Purkey (Coffeyville, KS), 2. Tim Isenberg (Marshfield, WI), 3. Jason O'Brien (Atlantic, IA), 4. Justin Kay (Wheatland, IA), 5. Billy Koons Jr. (Omaha, NE), 6. Dylan Smith (Osceola, NE), 7. Brian Kenkel (Elkhorn, NE), 8. Shawn Harker (Nebraska City, NE), 9. Bryant Goldsmith (Corning, IA), 10. Jase Kaser (Lincoln, NE), 11. Jason Utter (Columbus Junction, IA), 12. Craig Preble (Yutan, NE), 13. Jason Hobscheidt, 14. Scott Koskovich (Omaha, NE), 15. DUSTIN REEH (Missouri Valley, IA), 16. JC Wyman, 17. Junior Coover (Norfolk, NE), 18. Justin Zeitner (LaVista, NE), 19. Mike Wallace (CarterLake, IA), 20. John Anderson (Omaha, NE)

Lucas Oil MLRA Contingency Awards May 30, 2011

Performance Bodies: Al Humphrey

KRC Hard Charger: Joe Kosiski

KRC Hard Luck: Mike Collins

Weld Wheels: John Anderson

BSB Manufacturing: David Turner

R2C Air Filters: Billy Koons Jr.

Keizer Wheels: Mike Wiarda

Saferacer: Jason O'Brien

Racing Optics: Chris Speiker

Rod End Supply: Steve Koskovich and Jase Kaser

Lucas Cattle Company A Feature (50 Laps):

1. Chad Simpson (Mt Vernon, IA), 2. Kyle Berck (Marquette, NE), 3. Al Purkey (Coffeyville, KS), 4. Travis Dickes (Madison, NE), 5. Steve Kempt (Shelton, NE), 6. Al Humphrey (Giltner, NE), 7. Joe Kosiski (Omaha, NE), 8. Gary Christian (Broken Bow, OK), 9. Tim Isenberg (Marshfield, WI), 10. Alan Vaughn (Belton, MO), 11. John Anderson (Omaha, NE), 12. Matt Furman (Iowa City, IA), 13. Jason O'Brien (Atlantic, IA), 14. Dave Eckrich (Oxford, IA), 15. Dean Moore (Grand Junction, CO), 16. Justin Zeitner (LaVista, NE), 17. Chris Simpson (Oxford, IA), 18. Bo Egge (Kearney, NE), 19. Bryant Goldsmith (Corning, IA), 20. Jason Utter (Columbus Junction, IA), 21. Billy Koons Jr. (Omaha, NE), 22. Denny Eckrich (Tiffin, IA), 23. Jason Rauen (Farley, IA), 24. Mike Collins (Council Bluffs, IA), 25. Corey Zeitner (Bellevue, NE), 26. Andrew McKay (Minneapolis, MN), 27. David Turner (Adrian, MO), 28. Justin Kay (Wheatland, IA), 29. Kurt Kile (Nichols, IA), 30. Leon Zeitner (LaVista, NE), 31. Brady Smith

Lucas Oil MLRA Contingency Awards May 27/28 Show-Me 100

Performance Bodies: Dave Eckrich

KRC Hard Luck: Matt Johnson

Weld Wheels: Dustin Walker

BSB Manufacturing: Alan Vaughn

R2C Air Filters: Bryon Allison

Keizer Wheels: Rylan Long

Saferacer: David Turner

Racing Optics: Jason Pursley

Rod End Supply: Joe Walkenhorst and Brantlee Gotchall

Visit the series website www.MLRAracing.com for the most up to date information on the Lucas Oil MLRA.

The Lucas Oil MLRA (Midwest Latemodel Racing Association) sanctions regional Super Dirt Late Model touring series events in Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Nebraska, and Iowa.

 

May 29, 2011 (Buckner, Missouri)

Newport, Tennessee's Jimmy Owens gets his first Show-Me 100 victory. Owens rolled the topside of Lucas Oil Speedway to perfection in his Bloomquist Race Car. Owens took the lead from Don O'Neal on lap 82 when O'Neal was held up by lapped traffic. Scott Bloomquist mounted a late charge, but came up just short at the line. This will be the first ever late model race broadcast on Network Television.The Dart Show-Me 100 will air Sunday, June 19th on CBS.

Dart Show-Me 100 Feature (100 Laps): 1. Jimmy Owens 2. Scott Bloomquist 3. Steve Casebolt 4. Brian Birkhofer 5. Chris Brown 6. Don O'Neal 7. Steve Francis 8. Scott James 9. Ray Cook 10. Jared Landers 11. Chip Brindle 12. Brad Neat 13. Mike Marlar 14. Darren Miller 15. Dale McDowell 16. Tyler Reddick 17. Dan Schlieper 18. John Blankenship 19. Kent Robinson 20. Eric Wells 21. Chris Wall 22. Jonathan Davenport 23. Earl Pearson Jr. 24. Dennis Erb Jr. 25 Ronny Lee Hollingsworth 26. Bub McCool 27. Jesse Stovall 28. Terry Phillips 29. Tony Jackson Jr. 30. Al Purkey

The Lucas Oil MLRA will make an annual stop at the Alphabet Soup Race in Greenwood, Nebraska. Tonight's event will kick off at 5:30 with hot laps at I-80 Speedway. Racing will begin at 5:55 P.M. Tickets for the $5,000 to win event are $20 for adults, $5 for Juniors ages 6-15 with kids age 5 and under FREE! Don't miss this action packed annual race!

Visit the series website www.MLRAracing.com for the most up to date information on the Lucas Oil MLRA.

The Lucas Oil MLRA (Midwest Latemodel Racing Association) sanctions regional Super Dirt Late Model touring series events in Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Nebraska, and Iowa.

 

(May 21, 2011) Buckner, MO -  Due to excessive rain with the possibility of more to come, the Lucas Oil MLRA race event at Thunder Hill Speedway has been postponed. Series and track officials are looking at make-up possibilities.  

Visit the series website www.MLRAracing.com for the most up to date information on the Lucas Oil MLRA.  

The Lucas Oil MLRA (Midwest Latemodel Racing Association) sanctions regional Super Dirt Late Model touring series events in Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Nebraska, and Iowa.  

 

(May 18, 2011) Buckner, MO - Thunder Hill Speedway in Mayetta, Kansas is the next stop on the 2011 Lucas Oil MLRA tour. The high-banked, 3/8 mile track brings side-by-side racing action with the100 foot wide surface. In 2010 Billy Moyer claimed a victory and Kelly Boen took two wins, at Thunder Hill with the Lucas Oil MLRA.  

 

Gates will open at 5 PM, adult admission is $15, children age 5 and under are FREE! All IMCA Classes will run for regular season points Saturday night in addition to the Lucas Oil MLRA. The track is located at 11995 142nd Road Mayetta, Kansas 66509. For the most current race information contact the track at 785-966-2844 or log on to www.racethunderhillspeedway.com .  

 

Visit the series website www.MLRAracing.com for the most up to date information on the Lucas Oil MLRA.  

  

 

The Lucas Oil MLRA (Midwest Latemodel Racing Association) sanctions regional Super Dirt Late Model touring series events in Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Nebraska, and Iowa.  

 

May 14, 2011 (Buckner, Missouri)

 

Purkey wires the field to take back to back wins with the Lucas Oil MLRA! Fresh off of his win in Jetmore, Kansas, Al Purkey parked his 33 Purkey Auto Salvage, Shaw with a Hatfield Racing Engine in the AAA Missouri Victory Lane. Purkey led the race from green to checkers with challengers on his tail for each restart.  

 

With Terry Phillips and Jesse Stovall battling for second position for much of the race Purkey was able to gain a comfortable lead under green. A late race caution brought the field back to Purkey's bumper. The caution also gave Stovall a chance to slide into second, but the 00 could not complete the lap in the position before the Andy's Frozen Custard #75 GRT by Phillips was back in second. As the intense fight for second continues, the 21 of Billy Moyer moved from his 16th place starting position into the top five. Moyer cruised by Looney, Sullivan and Stovall before falling into his finishing place behind Phillips.

  

The annual John Kuntz Memorial race at Springfield Raceway on Saturday night, drew a field of 38 super late models. Even with unseasonably cool weather, fans packed into the stands for the Andy's Frozen Custard sponsored event. 

 

Heat winners included, Brad Looney, Matt Johnson, Jesse Stovall, Jack Sullivan and race winner Al Purkey. B Feature wins went to Jeremy Payne and Billy Moyer.  

 

Current Lucas Oil MLRA points standings will be available on www.MLRAracing.com.  

 

Lucas Oil Heat 1 (10 Laps):1. Brad Looney 2. Tony Jackson Jr. 3. Dwight Niehoff 4. Joe Walkenhorst 5. Jeremy Payne 6. Bill Koons 7. Kyle Berck 8. Jon Driskill 

 

Impact Signs Awnings and Wraps Heat 2 (10 Laps):1. Matt Johnson 2. John Anderson 3. Alan Vaughn 4. Billy Moyer 5. Jason Pursley 6. Brandon McCormick 7. Justin Asplin 8. RC Whitwell   

 

Bodee's Race Bodies Heat 3 (10 Laps):1. Jesse Stovall 2. Eric Turner 3. Rylan Long 4. Bryant Goldsmith 5. David Turner 6. Chris Smyser 7. Shane Essary 8. Dwayne Kiefer

 

Peterson Fluid Heat 4 (10 Laps):1. Jack Sullivan 2. Steve Johnson 3. Dustin Mooneyham 4. Larry Jones 5. Billy Koons Jr. 6. Brian Schutt 7. Dallas Sales

 

Fast Track Photos Heat 5 (10 Laps):1.Al Purkey 2. Terry Phillips 3. Leroy Johnson 4. Chris Hawkins 5. Reid Millard 6. Bryon Allison 7. Dustin Walker

 

Sunoco Race Fuels B Feature 1 (10 Laps): 1. Jeremy Payne 2. David Turner 3. Bill Koons 4. Chris Hawkins 5. Shane Essary 6. Leroy Johnson 7. RC Whitwell 8. Kyle Berck 9. Chris Smyser 10. Reid Millard 11. Dustin Walker 12. Dwight Niehoff     

 

Hoosier Racing Tires B Feature 2 (10 Laps): 1. Billy Moyer 2.  Dustin Mooneyham 3. Brandon McCormick 4. Jason Pursley 5. Brian Schutt 6. Billy Koons Jr. 7. Dwayne Kiefer 8. Justin Asplin 9. Dallas Sales 10. Bryon Allison 11. Jon Driskill 12. Leroy Johnson  

 

Lucas Oil MLRA Contingency Awards May 14, 2011

Performance Bodies: Brad Looney 

KRC Hard Charger: Jeremy Payne 

KRC Hard Luck:  Dustin Walker 

Weld Wheels: Bryant Goldsmith 

BSB Manufacturing: Bryon Allison  

R2C Air Filters: Justin Asplin  

Keizer Wheels: Tony Jackson Jr. 

Saferacer: Alan Vaughn  

Racing Optics: Billy Koons Jr.    

Rod End Supply: Jason Pursley and Reid Millard   

Schoenfeld Rookie Award: Joe Walkenhorst 

 

Lucas Cattle Company A Feature (40 Laps):  1. Al Purkey 2. Terry Phillips 3. Billy Moyer 4. Jack Sullivan 5. Jesse Stovall 6. Brad Looney 7. John Anderson 8. Jeremy Payne 9. Alan Vaughn 10. Tony Jackson Jr. 11. Matt Johnson 12. David Turner 13. Dustin Mooneyham 14. Brandon McCormick 15. Kyle Berck 16. Bryant Goldsmith 17. Joe Walkenhorst 18. Bill Koons 19. Rylan Long 20. Eric Turner 21. RC Whitwell 22. Steve Johnson  

 

Visit the series website www.MLRAracing.com for the most up to date information on the Lucas Oil MLRA.   

The Lucas Oil MLRA (Midwest Latemodel Racing Association) sanctions regional Super Dirt Late Model touring series events in Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Nebraska, and Iowa.   

 

(May 10, 2011) Buckner, MO -After an off weekend for the Lucas Oil MLRA, drivers will take to the Springfield Raceway on Saturday night. The Annual John Kuntz Memorial Presented by Andy's Frozen Custard draws a great field of racers and packs the stands full of fans.  

 

Last year Terry Phillips driver of the number 75 Andy's Frozen Custard GRT by Phillips took top honors in his hometown. This season a points battle is already heating up among top Lucas Oil MLRA contenders, with just a few points between each of the top 5 drivers. Phillips will have to remain consistent at Springfield Raceway to win again.  

 

Current Lucas Oil MLRA points leader Jesse Stovall has seven time series champion Al Purkey looming just 2 points behind him in second. The quickly approaching Show-Me 100 keeps drivers vying for the top two points positions to be awarded a provisional starting spot in the big show. Just behind Purkey in third is Kyle Berck, followed by Terry Phillips and rounding out the top five is John Anderson. One spot outside the top five is Brad Looney. Looney finished second in Lucas Oil MLRA points in 2010 and is looking to break into the top five.   

 

Saturday May 14, 2011, grandstand admission will be $20.00 for Adults and the grandstands will open at 5PM. PitGates for this event will open at 3:00 with local divisions drivers meeting at 5:45 and Hotlaps at 6:15, racing is slated to start at 7PM.
For more information contact Jerry Hoffman at 417-673-7426 or visit the website at  www.SpringfieldRaceway.com 
 

Visit the series website www.MLRAracing.com for the most up to date information on the Lucas Oil MLRA.  

  

 

The Lucas Oil MLRA (Midwest Latemodel Racing Association) sanctions regional Super Dirt Late Model touring series events in Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Nebraska, and Iowa.  

 

The Lucas Oil MLRA (Midwest Latemodel Racing Association) sanctions regional Super Dirt Late Model touring series events in Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Nebraska, and Iowa.   

 

May 1, 2011 (Buckner, Missouri)

 

Coffeyville, Kansas native, Al Purkey masterfully navigated lap traffic en route to his first Lucas Oil MLRA win of the season at the Great American Dirt Track in Jetmore, KS. Lebanon, Missouri's Tony Jackson Jr. was the pole sitter, he won his heat race form the 5^th starting position. Jackson led the first 20 laps, before Purkey took the lead on lap 21. Purkey would never relinquish the lead throughout the remaining 29 laps. Late in the race second place finishing Jesse Stovall, who welcomed his first child just a day prior, pulled the nose of his race car to Purkey's door, but got no further. Kyle Berck started and finished third. This was Berck's best finish of the season thus far. Kelly Boen, driving the Pannell Motorsports 33x was the night's KRC Hard Charger. Boen finished 3^rd in his B Main. He started the A in 20^th and finished 4^th. John Anderson started 6^th and finished 5^th.

 

The win for Purkey marks his first since April 10, 2010 at Lucas Oil Speedway. Since debuting his new Larry Shaw Race Car last season at Lakeside Speedway, his worst finish is 8^th. This is the third $10,000 plus payday for Purkey in his career. His Shaw by Purkey is powered by a Hatfield Racing Engine and receives sponsorship support from Purkey's Auto Salvage, Taylormade Performance, Larry Shaw Race Cars, Hoosier Racing Tires, Hatfield Racing Engines and VP Racing Fuels. This win for Purkey is his 48^th in Lucas Oil history.

 

The 2^nd Sunflower State Showdown at the Great American Dirt Track in Jetmore, Kansas attracted 47 super late models. The event was sanctioned by MARS, NCRA and CLMA in addition to the Lucas Oil MLRA.

 

Heat winners included, Al Purkey, Tommy Weder Jr., Jack Sullivan, Tony Jackson Jr. and Kyle Berck. Two B Feature races passed the top four cars in each group onto the Lucas Cattle A Main. B Feature wins went to RC Whitwell and Brad Looney.

 

Current Lucas Oil MLRA points standings will be available on www.MLRAracing.com.  

 

Lucas Oil Heat 1 (10 Laps):1. Al Purkey 2. Jon Mitchell 3. Terry Phillips 4. Corey Zeitner 5. Billy Koons Jr. 6. Joseph Gorby 7. Terry Boushee 8. Craig Baukema 9. Brad Wagoner 10. Steve Lewis

 

Impact Signs Awnings and Wraps Heat 2 (10 Laps):1. Tommy Weder Jr. 2. Brandon McCormick 3. RC Whitwell 4. Jesse Stovall 5. Gary Christian 6. Shawn Harker 7. Al Humphrey 8. David Turner 9. Cliff Marrow 10. Alan Vaughn 

 

Bodee's Race Bodies Heat 3 (10 Laps):1. Jack Sullivan  2. John Anderson 3. Brad Looney 4. Anthony Madrid 5.Kelly Boen 6. Delbert Smith 7. Jeremy Payne 8. Scott Lewis 9. Steve Kempt 

 

Peterson Fluid Heat 4 (10 Laps):1. Tony Jackson Jr. 2. Dean Moore 3. Joe Kosiski  4. Bill Koons 5. John Kucher 6. Leroy Johnson 7. Wylan Petrie 8. Larry Jackson 9. Dan Shephard

 

Fast Track Photos Heat 5 (10 Laps):1. Kyle Berck  2. Wendall Wallace 3. Bill Leighton  4.Eric Turner 5. Ron Heger 6. Dylan Schmer 7.Kyle Hill 8. Vince Wagoner 9. Jared Maas 

 

Sunoco Race Fuels B Feature 1 (16 Laps): 1. RC Whitwell  2. Anthony Madrid 3. Kelly Boen 4. Al Humphrey 5. David Turner 6. Delbert Smith  7. Shawn Harker 8. John Kucher 9. Steve Lewis 10. Cliff Marrow 11. Wylan Petrie 12. Vince Wagoner 13.Dan Shepherd  14. Joe Kosiski 15. Dylan Schmer 16. Larry Jackson  

 

Hoosier Racing Tires B Feature 2 (16 Laps): 1. Brad Looney 2. Jeremy Payne 3. Alan Vaughn 4. Gary Christian 5. Corey Zeitner 6. Brad Wagoner 7. Terry Boushee 8. Craig Baukema 9. Ron Heger 10. Leroy Johnson 11. Jared Moss 12. Billy Koons Jr. 13. Scott Lewis 14. Kyle Hill 15. Joseph Gorby 16. Steve Kempt

 

Lucas Oil MLRA Contingency Awards April 30, 2011

Performance Bodies: John Anderson 

KRC Hard Charger: Kelly Boen 

KRC Hard Luck: David Turner 

Weld Wheels: RC Whitwell 

BSB Manufacturing: Billy Koons Jr.  

R2C Air Filters: Shawn Harker 

Keizer Wheels: Tony Jackson Jr. 

Saferacer: Brad Looney 

Racing Optics: Joe Kosiski  

Rod End Supply: Bill Koons and Corey Zeitner  

 

Lucas Cattle Company A Feature (50 Laps):  1. Al Purkey 2. Jesse Stovall 3. Kyle Berck 4. Kelly Boen 5. John Anderson 6. Tony Jackson Jr. 7. Tommy Weder Jr. 8. Jack Sullivan 9. Terry Phillips 10. Wendall Wallace 11. RC Whitwell 12. Brandon McCormick 13. Brad Looney 14. Jon Mitchell 15. Bill Leighton 16. Gary Christian 17. Jeremy Payne 18. Corey Zeitner 19. David Turner 20. Anthony Madrid 21. Dean Moore 22. Alan Vaughn 23. Bill Koons 24. Eric Turner 25. Al Humphrey 26. Steve Lewis 27. Leroy Johnson

 

Visit the series website www.MLRAracing.com for the most up to date information on the Lucas Oil MLRA.   

The Lucas Oil MLRA (Midwest Latemodel Racing Association) sanctions regional Super Dirt Late Model touring series events in Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Nebraska, and Iowa.   

 

(April 27, 2011) Buckner, MO -

The Lucas Oil MLRA will jump back into action this weekend at Patrick Johnson's Great American Dirt Track in Jetmore, KS. The Sunflower State Showdown will pay $10,000 to the winner with $700 awarded just to start the 50 Lap A Main. 2008 series champion John Anderson was the inaugural race winner. This will be he first year the Lucas Oil MLRA has taken part in this event. Other sanctioning bodies include; MARS, NCRA, CLMA and UMP.

 

With 3 races in the books, drivers at or near the top of the standings will need to run well to stay in line for a provisional as the 19^th Annual Dart Show Me 100 looms. Look for the strong contingent of series regulars to be on hand in addition to representatives from the other sanctioning bodies. Jesse Stovall from Galena, MO currently leads the series standings in his SR Motorsports Shaw. 7 Time and defending Lucas Oil MLRA Champion Al Purkey sits in second, just 4 points behind Stovall. Terry Phillips is third. Kyle Berck is fourth, and Brad Looney is fifth.

 

The event purse for this unique event is $40,000. 27 cars will start the A Main. One provisional each will be awarded to the MLRA, MARS and NCRA. Those unable to attend the event may listen to complete live audio coverage on RacinDirt.com.

 

Practice for the race will take place from 6:30 PM until 9:30 PM on Friday. Grandstand admission is FREE and pit passes are $15.00 for practice. Saturday hot laps are scheduled to start at 7:00 PM with racing to follow at 7:30. Adult admission on Saturday is $25 with children age 11 and under FREE!  

 

To find out more about the Great American Dirt Track, visit their website at www.greatamericandirttrack.com.

 

Visit the series website www.MLRAracing.com for the most up to date information on the Lucas Oil MLRA.  

  

 

The Lucas Oil MLRA (Midwest Latemodel Racing Association) sanctions regional Super Dirt Late Model touring series events in Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Nebraska, and Iowa.  

 

April 11, 2011 (Buckner, Missouri) Chad Simpson of Mt. Vernon, Iowa parked his Liebe Trucking MasterSbilt #25 in the Lucas Oil MLRA, Triple A Victory Lane after the 40 lap main event Saturday night. A beautiful and hot early spring day greeted the Lucas Oil MLRA at Lucas Oil Speedway with a spectacular field of 55 late models packing the pit area for the track's opening night.    

 

Five heat races and three B Features took the fastest 22 cars, plus 2 series provisional drivers to make the 24 car field for Lucas Cattle Company A Feature. Heat race winners included, Jeremy Payne, Nick Marolf, Terry Phillips, Jesse Stovall and Saturday's winner, Chad Simpson. B Feature wins went to, Tony Jackson Jr., Dave Eckrich and Ronnie Lee Hollingsworth. The series awarded provisional start positions to Joe Kosiski and Bill Koons.    

 

The Lucas Cattle A Feature went 34 laps before a caution would slow the field. Simpson would restart with top contenders on his tail. Simpson was able to pull away from the field and remain out front for the win.  Jesse Stovall, Brandon McCormick, Jeremy Payne and Terry Phillips completed the top five. The win for Simpson is his second Lucas Oil MLRA series win in as many years.  

 

With Stovall's second place finish he topped the early season points standings. Stovall's #00 Rushin Towing and Swafford Service Shaw Race Car has kicked off the 2011 Lucas Oil MLRA season with three solid top ten finishes. Not far behind Stovall is 2010 Champion Al Purkey, Springfield, Missouri's Terry Phillips, Kyle Berck of Marquette, Nebraska and Brad Looney from Republic, Missouri.    

 

Current Lucas Oil MLRA points standings are available on www.MLRAracing.com.  

 

Lucas Oil Heat 1:1. Jeremy Payne (Springfield, MO), 2. Brad Looney (Republic, MO), 3. Al Purkey (Coffeyville, KS), 4. RC Whitwell (Tucson, AZ), 5. Jason O'Brien (Atlantic, IA), 6. Chris Spieker (Massena, IA), 7. Chris Hitchcock, 8. Robbie Andersen (Blair, NE), 9. Mike Collins (Council Bluffs, IA), 10. John Driskill, 11. Austin Siebert (Grandview, MO)

 

Impact Signs Awnings and Wraps Heat 2:1. Nick Marolf (Moscow, IA), 2. Jack Sullivan (Greenbriar, AR), 3. Dave Eckrich (Cosgrove, IA), 4. Tony Jackson, Jr (Lebanon, MO), 5. Justin Asplin (Birch Tree, MO), 6. Chris Smyser (Lancaster, MO), 7. Corey Zeitner (Bellevue, NE), 8. Matt Brookshire, 9. Stuart Stoney (Creston, IA), 10. Brandon Morton (Broken Arrow, OK), 11. Kurt Kile (Nichols, IA)

 

Bodee's Race Bodies Heat 3:1. Terry Phillips (Springfield, MO), 2. David Turner (Creighton, MO), 3. Denny Eckrich (Tiffin, IA), 4. Matt Furman (Iowa City, IA), 5. Bill Koons (Omaha, NE), 6. Justin Zeitner (LaVista, NE), 7. Bryon Allison (Marshall, MO), 8. Dustin Reeh (Missouri Valley, IA), 9. Reid Millard (Jefferson City, MO), 10. Bob Cummings (Sedalia, MO), 11. Chris Simpson (Oxford, IA)

 

Peterson Fluid Heat 4:1. Jesse Stovall (Galena, MO), 2. Eric Turner (Hermitage, MO), 3. Brandon McCormick (Lebanon, MO), 4. Larry Jones (Eldrado Springs, MO), 5. Rylan Long (Greenfield, MO), 6. Bryant Goldsmith (Corning, IA), 7. Jason Pursley (Hermitage, MO), 8. Jim Greenway (Galena, MO), 9. Joe Kosiski (Omaha, NE), 10. PJ Haskins (Adrian, MO), 11. Cliff Morrow (Enid, OK)

 

Fast Track Photos Heat 5:1. Chad Simpson (Mt Vernon, IA), 2. Alan Vaughn (Belton, MO), 3. Ronny Hollingsworth (North, AL), 4. John Anderson (Omaha, NE), 5. Matt Johnson (Archie, MO), 6. Al Humphrey (Giltner, NE), 7. Shane Essary (Aurora, MO), 8. Kyle Berck (Marquette, NE), 9. Shawn Harker (Nebraska City, NE), 10. Billy Koons Jr. (Omaha, NE), 11. Dustin Walker (Belton, MO)

 

Sunoco Race Fuels B Feature 1: 1. Tony Jackson, Jr (Lebanon, MO), 2. Chris Smyser (Lancaster, MO), 3. Bill Koons (Omaha, NE), 4. Jason Pursley (Hermitage, MO), 5. Rylan Long (Greenfield, MO), 6. Joe Kosiski (Omaha, NE), 7. Jim Greenway (Galena, MO), 8. Mike Collins (Council Bluffs, IA), 9. Chris Simpson (Oxford, IA), 10. Billy Koons Jr. (Omaha, NE), 11. Matt Brookshire, 12. Chris Hitchcock, 13. Brandon Morton (Broken Arrow, OK)

 

Hoosier Racing Tires B Feature 2: 1. Dave Eckrich (Cosgrove, IA), 2. RC Whitwell (Tucson, AZ), 3. Matt Johnson (Archie, MO), 4. Shane Essary (Aurora, MO), 5. Justin Zeitner (LaVista, NE), 6. Chris Spieker (Massena, IA), 7. Robbie Andersen (Blair, NE), 8. Bryon Allison (Marshall, MO), 9. Shawn Harker (Nebraska City, NE), 10. Stuart Stoney (Creston, IA), 11. Bob Cummings (Sedalia, MO), 12. Cliff Morrow (Enid, OK), 13. Austin Siebert (Grandview, MO)

 

AFCO Racing Products B Feature 3:   1. Ronny Hollingsworth (North, AL), 2. Kyle Berck (Marquette, NE), 3. Larry Jones (Eldrado Springs, MO), 4. Bryant Goldsmith (Corning, IA), 5. Corey Zeitner (Bellevue, NE), 6. Dustin Walker (Belton, MO), 7. Dustin Reeh (Missouri Valley, IA), 8. John Driskill, 9. Justin Asplin (Birch Tree, MO), 10. Al Humphrey (Giltner, NE), 11. Reid Millard (Jefferson City, MO), 12. PJ Haskins (Adrian, MO), 13. Kurt Kile (Nichols, IA)

 

Lucas Oil MLRA Contingency Awards April 9, 2011

Performance Bodies: Jesse Stovall 

KRC Hard Charger: Kyle Berck 

KRC Hard Luck: Al Humphrey 

Weld Wheels: Chris Spieker 

BSB Manufacturing: Justin Asplin 

R2C Air Filters: Jason O'Brien 

Keizer Wheels: Rylan Long 

Saferacer: Shawn Harker  

Racing Optics: RC Whitwell 

Rod End Supply: Bryon Allison and Stoney Stuart

 

Lucas Cattle Company A Feature:  1. Chad Simpson (Mt Vernon, IA), 2. Jesse Stovall (Galena, MO), 3. Brandon McCormick (Lebanon, MO), 4. Jeremy Payne (Springfield, MO), 5. Terry Phillips (Springfield, MO), 6. Jack Sullivan (Greenbriar, AR), 7. Alan Vaughn (Belton, MO), 8. Al Purkey (Coffeyville, KS), 9. Kyle Berck (Marquette, NE), 10. RC Whitwell (Tucson, AZ), 11. John Anderson (Omaha, NE), 12. Matt Furman (Iowa City, IA), 13. Denny Eckrich (Tiffin, IA), 14. Ronny Hollingsworth (North, AL), 15. Dave Eckrich (Cosgrove, IA), 16. Chris Smyser (Lancaster, MO), 17. Tony Jackson, Jr (Lebanon, MO), 18. Jason O'Brien (Atlantic, IA), 19. Joe Kosiski (Omaha, NE), 20. Bill Koons (Omaha, NE), 21. Brad Looney (Republic, MO), 22. Nick Marolf (Moscow, IA), 23. Eric Turner (Hermitage, MO), 24. David Turner (Creighton, MO)

 

Visit the series website www.MLRAracing.com for the most up to date information on the Lucas Oil MLRA.   

The Lucas Oil MLRA (Midwest Latemodel Racing Association) sanctions regional Super Dirt Late Model touring series events in Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Nebraska, and Iowa.   

 

April 9, 2011 (Buckner, Missouri) Full press to follow.          

 

Lucas Oil Heat 1:1. Jeremy Payne (Springfield, MO), 2. Brad Looney (Republic, MO), 3. Al Purkey (Coffeyville, KS), 4. RC Whitwell (Tucson, AZ), 5. Jason O'Brien (Atlantic, IA), 6. Chris Spieker (Massena, IA), 7. Chris Hitchcock, 8. Robbie Andersen (Blair, NE), 9. Mike Collins (Council Bluffs, IA), 10. John Driskill, 11. Austin Siebert (Grandview, MO)

 

Impact Signs Awnings and Wraps Heat 2:1. Nick Marolf (Moscow, IA), 2. Jack Sullivan (Greenbriar, AR), 3. Dave Eckrich (Cosgrove, IA), 4. Tony Jackson, Jr (Lebanon, MO), 5. Justin Asplin (Birch Tree, MO), 6. Chris Smyser (Lancaster, MO), 7. Corey Zeitner (Bellevue, NE), 8. Matt Brookshire, 9. Stuart Stoney (Creston, IA), 10. Brandon Morton (Broken Arrow, OK), 11. Kurt Kile (Nichols, IA)

 

Bodee's Race Bodies Heat 3:1. Terry Phillips (Springfield, MO), 2. David Turner (Creighton, MO), 3. Denny Eckrich (Tiffin, IA), 4. Matt Furman (Iowa City, IA), 5. Bill Koons (Omaha, NE), 6. Justin Zeitner (LaVista, NE), 7. Bryon Allison (Marshall, MO), 8. DUSTIN REEH (Missouri Valley, IA), 9. Reid Millard (Jefferson City, MO), 10. Bob Cummings (Sedalia, MO), 11. Chris Simpson (Oxford, IA)

 

Peterson Fluid Heat 4:1. Jesse Stovall (Galena, MO), 2. Eric Turner (Hermitage, MO), 3. Brandon McCormick (Lebanon, MO), 4. Larry Jones (Eldrado Springs, MO), 5. Rylan Long (Greenfield, MO), 6. Bryant Goldsmith (Corning, IA), 7. Jason Pursley (Hermitage, MO), 8. Jim Greenway (Galena, MO), 9. Joe Kosiski (Omaha, NE), 10. PJ Haskins (Adrian, MO), 11. Cliff Morrow (Enid, OK)

 

Fast Track Photos Heat 5:1. Chad Simpson (Mt Vernon, IA), 2. Alan Vaughn (Belton, MO), 3. Ronny Hollingsworth (North, AL), 4. John Anderson (Omaha, NE), 5. Matt Johnson (Archie, MO), 6. Al Humphrey (Giltner, NE), 7. Shane Essary (Aurora, MO), 8. Kyle Berck (Marquette, NE), 9. Shawn Harker (Nebraska City, NE), 10. Billy Koons Jr. (Omaha, NE), 11. Dustin Walker (Belton, MO)

 

Sunoco Race Fuels B Feature 1: 1. Tony Jackson, Jr (Lebanon, MO), 2. Chris Smyser (Lancaster, MO), 3. Bill Koons (Omaha, NE), 4. Jason Pursley (Hermitage, MO), 5. Rylan Long (Greenfield, MO), 6. Joe Kosiski (Omaha, NE), 7. Jim Greenway (Galena, MO), 8. Mike Collins (Council Bluffs, IA), 9. Chris Simpson (Oxford, IA), 10. Billy Koons Jr. (Omaha, NE), 11. Matt Brookshire, 12. Chris Hitchcock, 13. Brandon Morton (Broken Arrow, OK)

 

Hoosier Racing Tires B Feature 2: 1. Dave Eckrich (Cosgrove, IA), 2. RC Whitwell (Tucson, AZ), 3. Matt Johnson (Archie, MO), 4. Shane Essary (Aurora, MO), 5. Justin Zeitner (LaVista, NE), 6. Chris Spieker (Massena, IA), 7. Robbie Andersen (Blair, NE), 8. Bryon Allison (Marshall, MO), 9. Shawn Harker (Nebraska City, NE), 10. Stuart Stoney (Creston, IA), 11. Bob Cummings (Sedalia, MO), 12. Cliff Morrow (Enid, OK), 13. Austin Siebert (Grandview, MO)

 

AFCO Racing Products B Feature 3:   1. Ronny Hollingsworth (North, AL), 2. Kyle Berck (Marquette, NE), 3. Larry Jones (Eldrado Springs, MO), 4. Bryant Goldsmith (Corning, IA), 5. Corey Zeitner (Bellevue, NE), 6. Dustin Walker (Belton, MO), 7. Dustin Reeh (Missouri Valley, IA), 8. John Driskill, 9. Justin Asplin (Birch Tree, MO), 10. Al Humphrey (Giltner, NE), 11. Reid Millard (Jefferson City, MO), 12. PJ Haskins (Adrian, MO), 13. Kurt Kile (Nichols, IA)

 

Lucas Cattle Company A Feature:  1. Chad Simpson (Mt Vernon, IA), 2. Jesse Stovall (Galena, MO), 3. Brandon McCormick (Lebanon, MO), 4. Jeremy Payne (Springfield, MO), 5. Terry Phillips (Springfield, MO), 6. Jack Sullivan (Greenbriar, AR), 7. Alan Vaughn (Belton, MO), 8. Al Purkey (Coffeyville, KS), 9. Kyle Berck (Marquette, NE), 10. RC Whitwell (Tucson, AZ), 11. John Anderson (Omaha, NE), 12. Matt Furman (Iowa City, IA), 13. Denny Eckrich (Tiffin, IA), 14. Ronny Hollingsworth (North, AL), 15. Dave Eckrich (Cosgrove, IA), 16. Chris Smyser (Lancaster, MO), 17. Tony Jackson, Jr (Lebanon, MO), 18. Jason O'Brien (Atlantic, IA), 19. Joe Kosiski (Omaha, NE), 20. Bill Koons (Omaha, NE), 21. Brad Looney (Republic, MO), 22. Nick Marolf (Moscow, IA), 23. Eric Turner (Hermitage, MO), 24. David Turner (Creighton, MO)

 

Visit the series website www.MLRAracing.com for the most up to date information on the Lucas Oil MLRA.   

The Lucas Oil MLRA (Midwest Latemodel Racing Association) sanctions regional Super Dirt Late Model touring series events in Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Nebraska, and Iowa.   

 

April 8, 2011 (Buckner, Missouri) Brad Looney's Federal Protection, Victory Circle by Moyer landed in the Lucas Oil MLRA Triple A Victory Lane for the second time in 2011. Looney lead from start to finish in the Spring Meltdown at I-80 Speedway last weekend, and lead all but one lap Friday night. Looney won his heat race at HPT.com Speedway in Topeka, Kansas to start the feature on the pole.  

 

Looney did not breeze into victory lane. Four yellow flags in four laps slowed the pace at first, but the final 31 laps were contested caution free. John Anderson made a charge off of turn two, late in the race, above Looney and briefly took the lead. Looney then changed his line and battled back to the front. The action was feverish between Purkey, who was the night's KRC Hard Charger advancing from 18th to 3rd, Stovall, Phillips, Jackson Jr. and Whitwell. These five were several lengths back from the top two cars but, battled for the duration in and around lapped traffic.        

 

Heat race winners included, RC Whitwell, John Anderson, Brad Looney, Chris Simpson and Terry Phillips. The top 16 drivers of the 41 late models in the pits started the Lucas Cattle Company A Feature. Three drivers would transfer from each of two B Features. In the Sunoco Race Fuels B Feature, Bill Koons, Delbert Smith and Denny Eckrich would take the top three places to advance to the feature event. The Hoosier Racing Tire B Feature number two, would find Al Purkey, David Turner and Kyle Berck up front to take the next three spots. Series provisional the 58 of Dave Eckrich and the 50 of Joe Kosiski.  

 

Lucas Oil Heat 1:1. RC Whitwell (Tucson, AZ), 2. Jason Pursley (Hermitage, MO), 3. Al Humphrey (Giltner, NE), 4. Chad Simpson (Mt Vernon, IA), 5. David Turner (Adrian, MO), 6. Chris Spieker (Massena, IA), 7. Delbert Smith (Wichita, KS), 8.Kurt Kile (Nichols, IA), 9. Robbie Andersen (Blair, NE)

 

Impact Signs Awnings and Wraps Heat 2:1. John Anderson (Omaha, NE), 2. Tony Jackson, Jr (Lebanon, MO), 3. Corey Zeitner (Bellevue, NE), 4. Justin Zeitner (LaVista, NE), 5. Bryant Goldsmith (Corning, IA), 6. Shawn Harker (Nebraska City, NE), 7. DUSTIN REEH (Missouri Valley, IA), 8. Shane Florence (Plattsburg, MO)

 

Weld Wheels Heat 3:1. Brad Looney (Republic, MO), 2. Jason O'Brien (Atlantic, IA), 3. Alan Vaughn (Belton, MO), 4. Al Purkey (Coffeyville, KS), 5. Kyle Berck (Marquette, NE), 6. Denny Eckrich (Tiffin, IA), 7. Austin Siebert (Grandview, MO), 8. Joe Kosiski (Omaha, NE)

 

Schoenfeld Headers Heat 4:1. Chris Simpson (Oxford, IA), 2. Nick Marolf (Moscow, IA), 3. Matt Furman (Iowa City, IA), 4. Jeremy Payne (Springfield, MO), 5. Bill Koons (Omaha, NE), 6. Ronny Hollingsworth (North, AL), 7. Justin Asplin (Birch Tree, MO), 8. Dustin Walker (Belton, MO)

 

Fast Track Photos Heat 5:1. Terry Phillips (Springfield, MO), 2. Jesse Stovall (Galena, MO), 3. Chris Smyser (Lancaster, MO), 4. Dave Eckrich (Oxford, IA), 5. Matt Johnson (Archie, MO), 6. Billy Koons Jr. (Omaha, NE), 7. STUART STONEY (CRESTON, IA), 8. Mike Collins (Council Bluffs, IA)

 

Lucas Oil MLRA Contingency Awards for April 2, 2011:

Performance Bodies: 56 Tony Jackson Jr. 

KRC Hard Charger: 33 Al Purkey 

KRC Hard Luck: 77 Justin Asplin 

Weld Wheels: 40 Shawn Harker 

BSB Manufacturing: 22 Alan Vaughn 

R2C Performance Filters: 14 Kyle Berck 

Keizer Wheels: 3 Mike Collins 

SAFERACER: 51 Billy Koons Jr.    

Racing Optics: 58 Dave Eckrich 

Rod End Supply: 24 Bryant Goldsmith and 56 Chris Spieker  

 

Sunoco Race Fuels B Feature 1:1. Bill Koons (Omaha, NE), 2. Delbert Smith (Wichita, KS), 3. Denny Eckrich (Tiffin, IA), 4. Justin Zeitner (LaVista, NE), 5. Chris Spieker (Massena, IA), 6. Matt Johnson (Archie, MO), 7. Dustin Walker (Belton, MO), 8. STUART STONEY (CRESTON, IA), 9. Robbie Andersen (Blair, NE), 10. DUSTIN REEH (Missouri Valley, IA), 11. Shane Florence (Plattsburg, MO), 12. Bryant Goldsmith (Corning, IA), 13. Chris Smyser (Lancaster, MO)

 

Hoosier Racing Tires B Feature 2:1. Al Purkey (Coffeyville, KS), 2. David Turner (Creighton, MO), 3. Kyle Berck (Marquette, NE), 4. Kurt Kile (Nichols, IA), 5. Ronny Hollingsworth (North, AL), 6. Joe Kosiski (Omaha, NE), 7. Shawn Harker (Nebraska City, NE), 8. Austin Siebert (Grandview, MO), 9. Justin Asplin (Birch Tree, MO), 10. Billy Koons Jr. (Omaha, NE), 11. Dave Eckrich (Cosgrove, IA), 12. Mike Collins (Council Bluffs, IA)

 

Lucas Cattle Company A Feature:1. Brad Looney (Republic, MO), 2. John Anderson (Omaha, NE), 3. Al Purkey (Coffeyville, KS), 4. Jesse Stovall (Galena, MO), 5. Tony Jackson, Jr (Lebanon, MO), 6. Terry Phillips (Springfield, MO), 7. RC Whitwell (Tucson, AZ), 8. Denny Eckrich (Tiffin, IA), 9. David Turner (Creighton, MO), 10. Kyle Berck (Marquette, NE), 11. Nick Marolf (Moscow, IA), 12. Jason Pursley (Hermitage, MO), 13. Jason O'Brien (Atlantic, IA), 14. Dave Eckrich (Cosgrove, IA), 15. Joe Kosiski (Omaha, NE), 16. Bill Koons (Omaha, NE), 17. Alan Vaughn (Belton, MO), 18. Corey Zeitner (Bellevue, NE), 19. Chris Simpson (Oxford, IA), 20. Jeremy Payne (Springfield, MO), 21. Al Humphrey (Giltner, NE), 22. Chad Simpson (Mt Vernon, IA), 23. Delbert Smith (Wichita, KS), 24. Matt Furman (Iowa City, IA)

 

Saturday night April 9th is Lucas Oil Speedway's opening night. Gates will open at 5:00 PM with hot laps at 6:30 PM, racing at 7:00 PM. Adult Admission at the gate will be just $20 with Seniors and Active Military only $15. Juniors (6-15) will be $5 and Kids 5 and under are always FREE at Lucas Oil Speedway. Advanced Tickets are available by clickinghttp://lucasoilspeedway.showclix.com/ .Show Your AAA Membership Card at the gate and receive $3 off any Adult or Senior General Admission Ticket. Pit Pass pricing is set at $30. Family Passes 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), discounts on kids meals, gift shop merchandise, and funnel cakes.

 

Lucas Oil Speedway goes all out when the Lucas Oil MLRA comes to Wheatland! Saturday night will feature special guest Miss Missouri 2010, Erika Hebron, live music from Rideshy, inflatables on the midway for the kids, Rockstar Energy Drink Late Model Simulator and fireworks after the show! For more information about the Diamond of Dirt Tracks visit www.LucasOilSpeedway.com .

 

Al Purkey 2010 Lucas Oil MLRA Champion captured his first Lucas Oil Speedway win last year when the series traveled to Wheatland in April. Dave Eckrich of Cosgrove, Iowa finished 3rd in Lucas Oil MLRA points last season and captured his first ever series win at the Diamond of Dirt Tracks last August.

 

Visit the series website www.MLRAracing.com for the most up to date information on the Lucas Oil MLRA.   

The Lucas Oil MLRA (Midwest Latemodel Racing Association) sanctions regional Super Dirt Late Model touring series events in Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Nebraska, and Iowa.   

 

(April 5, 2011) Buckner, MO -  Friday night April 8 the Lucas Oil MLRA will make its first stop at Heartland Park Topeka's HPT.com Speedway in 2011. After a great turnout at I-80 Speedway for the series season opener, two nights of racing action are slated for this weekend. Saturday night the series will travel to Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, Missouri for the track's opening night.  

HPT.com Speedway, located in Topeka, Kansas will open gates at 5:30 PM, hot laps will begin at 6:15 PM with racing action getting underway at 7:00 PM. Tickets for Friday nights event are just $15 for adults and $10 for children age 12 and under. HPT.com Speedway will also run Modifieds, B-Modifieds, Factory Stock and Pure Stock classes. Last weekend marked opening night in Topeka to 3,500 fans. Friday night looks to bring fans roaring back for more racing action! At the last two Lucas Oil MLRA appearances in Topeka, the 74 of Jeremy Payne captured feature wins. Payne will return Friday night, looking to make it three in a row at HPT.com Speedway. In addition to this weekend, the Lucas Oil MLRA will return to HPT.com Speedway in September. For more information about this and other upcoming events please visit, www.HPT.com .   

For the most current Lucas Oil MLRA information visit the newly updated series website at www.MLRAracing.com .  

 

Saturday night is Lucas Oil Speedway's opening night. Gates will open at 5:00 PM with hot laps at 6:30 PM, racing at 7:00 PM. Adult Admission at the gate will be just $20 with Seniors and Active Military only $15. Juniors (6-15) will be $5 and Kids 5 and under are always FREE at Lucas Oil Speedway. Advanced Tickets are available by clickinghttp://lucasoilspeedway.showclix.com/ .Show Your  AAA Membership Card  at the gate and receive $3 off any Adult or Senior General Admission Ticket. Pit Pass pricing is set at $30. Family Passes 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), discounts on kids meals, gift shop merchandise, and funnel cakes.  

Lucas Oil Speedway goes all out when the Lucas Oil MLRA comes to Wheatland!   Saturday night will feature special guest Miss Missouri 2010, Erika Hebron, live music from Rideshy, inflatables on the midway for the kids, Rockstar Energy Drink Late Model Simulator and fireworks after the show! For more information about the Diamond of Dirt Tracks visit  www.LucasOilSpeedway.com .  

Al Purkey 2010 Lucas Oil MLRA Champion captured his first Lucas Oil Speedway win last year when the series traveled to Wheatland in April. Dave Eckrich of Cosgrove, Iowa finished 3rd in Lucas Oil MLRA points last season and captured his first ever series win at the Diamond of Dirt Tracks last August.  

Visit the series website www.MLRAracing.com for the most up to date information on the Lucas Oil MLRA.  

  

 

The Lucas Oil MLRA (Midwest Latemodel Racing Association) sanctions regional Super Dirt Late Model touring series events in Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Nebraska, and Iowa.  

 

April 2, 2011 (Buckner, Missouri) Brad Looney held a strong and fast line around I-80 Speedway in the Lucas Oil MLRA season opener Saturday night, to top the field of 48 super late models.  Looney of Republic, Missouri, finished second in the Lucas Oil MLRA points in 2010 without winning a feature event. 2011 started off with a bang at the Spring Meltdown in Greenwood, Nebraska for Looney, with his second career MLRA win. Looney drives the Federal Protection, Victory Circle by Moyer #14 with a Hatfield Racing Engine. Brad's win Saturday also locks him into the Silver Dollar Nationals at I-80 Speedway in July. In the Triple A Victory Lane, Looney thanked his family and sponsors for their support.      

 

The Spring Meltdown brought 48 of best drivers in the Midwest to I-80 Speedway. The stacked field made for plenty of racing action all evening long. Five heat races set the lineup for the feature event and two B features. Heat race victories went to, Travis Dickes, David Turner, Jake Meier, John Anderson and Denny Eckrich. The top 16 drivers in passing points went on to the Lucas Cattle A Main, while the remaining drivers battled for the  top three finishing spots in each of two B Features.  

In B Feature #1, Chad Simpson, RC Whitwell and Bryant Goldsmith earned starting positions in the feature. B Feature #2 sent Mike Collins, Bill Leighton and Jason O'Brien onto the main event.  

 

Series provisional starting spots were awarded to Justin Asplin in the 77A  and the 58E of Dave Eckrich. Two track provisionals were awarded to Joe Kosiski and Mike Wiarda.  

 

Twenty-six drivers took the green flag for thirty-five laps. A caution on lap three sent the 00 of Jesse Stovall to the back of the pack. Stovall worked his way back to a 9th place finish. Another yellow flag on lap eight gave John Anderson's Shop Quik team enough time to change a flat tire and tag the back of the field before the restart. A battle ensued as Kyle Berck charged from the 14th place starting position to 3rd place in less than ten laps. Berck would continue to run side by side with Chris Simpson in the 32 for the rest of the feature before overtaking Simpson just before the checkers flew. Simpson and Berck's race kept them just behind Looney who led the feature from start to finish.     

 

Lucas Oil Products Heat Race #1 Results (10 Laps): 1. 21 Travis Dickes, 2. 77 Kurt Kile, 3. 56 Tony Jackson Jr. (R), 4. 3 Mike Collins, 5. 25 Chad Simpson, 6. 10 Jr. Coover, 7. 83 Denton Ducan, 8. 92 Delbert Smith, 9. 51 Billy Koons Jr. (R), 10. 6H Al Humphrey    

 

Powertrain Industries Heat Race #2 Results (10 Laps): 1. 15 David Turner, 2. 74 Jeremy Payne, 3. 22P Craig Preble, 4. 14B Kyle Berck, 5. 24 Bill Leighton, 6. 14JR RC Whitwell, 7. 58 Dave Eckrich, 8. 88 Kevin Kile, 9. 4W Jason Pursley (R), 10. 45 Dan Battaglia

   

ATL Fuel Cells Heat Race #3 Results (10 Laps): 1. 20 Jake Meier, 2. 33 Al Purkey, 3. 77A Justin Asplin, 4. 22 Alan Vaughn, 5. 82 Robbie Anderson, 6. 53K Joe Kosiski, 7. 29K Bill Koons, 8. 40 Shawn Harker, 9. 2P Dwane Pospisil, 10. 24S Stoney Stuart

 

Peterson Fluid Systems Heat Race #4 Results (10 Laps): 1. 2J John Anderson, 2. 14 Brad Looney, 3. 15 Jason O'Brien, 4. 00 Jesse Stovall, 5. 4 JC Wyman, 6. 12 Trenton Jackson, 7. 62 Leon Zeitner, 8. 8 Mike Wallace, 9. 14W Dustin Walker

 

Fast Track Photos Heat Race #5 Results (10 Laps): 1. 50 Denny Eckrich, 2. 32 Chris Simpson, 3. 75 Terry Phillips, 4. 24G Bryant Goldsmith, 5. 26JR Corey Zeitner, 6. 1W Mike Wiarda, 7. 33 Brian Kenkel, 8. 19 Dustin Reeh (R), 9. 15 Jase Kaser

 

Lucas Oil MLRA Contingency Awards for April 2, 2011:

Performance Bodies: 33 Al Purkey

KRC Hard Charger: 25 Chad Simpson

KRC Hard Luck: 58 Dave Eckrich

Weld Wheels: 24G Bryant Goldsmith

BSB Manufacturing: 29K Bill Koons

R2C Performance Filters: 14 Brad Looney

Keizer Wheels: 56 Tony Jackson Jr.

SAFERACER: 22 Alan Vaughn  

Racing Optics: 6H Al Humphrey

Rod End Supply: 1W Mike Wiarda and 14W Dustin Walker  

 

Sunoco Race Fuels B Feature #1 Results (12 Laps): 1. 25 Chad Simpson, 2. 14JR RC Whitwell, 3. 24G Bryant Goldsmith, 4. 4 JC Wyman, 5. 62 Leon Zeitner, 6. 82 Robbie Anderson, 7. 58 Dave Eckrich, 8. 1W Mike Wiarda, 9. 77A Justin Asplin, 10. 29K Bill Koons, 11. 4W Jason Pursley, 12. 15 Jase Kaser, 13. 2P Dwane Pospisil, 14. 40 Shawn Harker, 15. 8 Mike Wallace, 16. 45 Dan Battaglia

   

Hoosier Racing Tire B Feature #2 Results (12 Laps): 1. 3 Mike Collins, 2. 24B Bill Leighton, 3. 15B Jason O'Brien, 4. 88 Kevin Kile, 5. 12 Trenton Jackson, 6. 14W Dustin Walker, 7. 10 Jr. Coover, 8. 24S Stoney Stuart, 9. 19 Dustin Reeh (R), 10. 83 Denton Ducan, 11. 33 Brian Kenkel, 12. 6H Al Humphrey, 13. 51 Billy Koons Jr. (R), 14. 26JR Corey Zeitner, 15. 53K Joe Kosiski, 16. 92 Delbert Smith  

 

Lucas Cattle Company A Feature Results (35 Laps): 1. 14 Brad Looney, 2. 14B Kyle Berck, 3. 32 Chris Simpson, 4. 25 Chad Simpson, 5. 50 Denny Eckrich, 6. 33 Al Purkey, 7. 75 Terry Phillips, 8. 15 David Turner, 9. 00 Jesse Stovall, 10. 22 Alan Vaughn, 11. 21 Travis Dickes, 12. 24B Bill Leighton, 13. 77K Kurt Kile, 14. 2J John Anderson, 15. 74 Jeremy Payne, 16. 14JR RC Whitwell, 17. 1W Mike Wiarda, 18. 3 Mike Collins, 19. 53K Joe Kosiski, 20. 15B Jason O'Brien, 21. 24G Bryant Goldsmith, 22. 56 Tony Jackson Jr. (R), 23. 77A Justin Asplin, 24. 20 Jake Meier, 25. 22P Craig Preble, 26. 58 Dave Eckrich    

 

The Lucas Oil MLRA heads to Heartland Park Topeka and Lucas Oil Speedway April 8th and 9th for two nights of racing action. Heartland Park Topeka will have gates open at 5:30 PM with racing at 7:00 PM on Friday April 8th. For more information on the upcoming events at HPT please visit www.HPT.com or  www.MLRAracing.com . Saturday, April 9th is the opening night for Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, Missouri. Gates will open at 5:00 PM, Hot Laps at 6:30 PM with racing at 7:05 PM. For more information on this and other events at Lucas Oil Speedway visit www.LucasOilSpeedway.com .  

 

 

Visit the series website www.MLRAracing.com for the most up to date information on the Lucas Oil MLRA.    

The Lucas Oil MLRA (Midwest Latemodel Racing Association) sanctions regional Super Dirt Late Model touring series events in Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Nebraska, and Iowa.   

 

(March 28, 2011) Buckner, MO -Story contributed by Trenton Berry/RacinDirt.com-  

 

 The start of 23^rd Lucas Oil MLRA season this Saturday night at Nebraska Raceway Park, brings an eager group of newcomers. These drivers will be vying for the series Rookie of the Year honors. Joe Walkenhorst, Billy Koons Jr, Dustin Walker, Jason Pursley and Dustin Reeh have all declared their intentions to run for Rookie of the Year. For some of the above mentioned it will be their first competition in a dirt late model, while others have competed in spec and crate motor competition.

 

Joe Walkenhorst resides in Lee's Summit, MO and has competed in the sport for 10 years. In previous seasons, he has competed in several ULMA events. In 2011 Walkenhorst will be driving a Swartz Chassis with a Rick Darling Engine providing the power. "We want to make the races and be able to learn for the future," stated Walkenhorst. During Joe's first season at Central Missouri Speedway he competed in the Limited Late Model class. One memorable race night, Joe started the feature in the back and worked his way to the front. Once there he was involved in a wreck with the leader and went to the back. After the restart he charged through the field again for his first feature win. The win was the first of Joe's career and now a memorable story. Joe receives sponsorship from Swartz Race Cars, Metroplex Supply, KC Dent, Rick Darling Performance and USA Signs. His parents have also been instrumental in his racing program throughout his career. 

 

Billy Koons Jr. is the youngest rookie in terms of age, at only 19 years old. Residing in Omaha, NE, this will be his first full season in a super late model. Koons Jr. will be the primary driver for BK Motorsports this season. "Our team's focus in 2011 is to make Billy Jr. the Rookie of the Year," stated team owner and father Bill Koons. "We worked all winter to improve Billy's program and Crew Chief Brian Larimore has been huge for our team. Billy is the future of BK Motorsports." For Billy this will be his fourth year behind the wheel. Previously he was the 2007 Rookie of the Year at Junction Motor Speedway in the Late Model class. Nebraska Raceway Park was the site of his first Late Model win in 2009. Billy will be driving the #51 Shaw by LSB with sponsorship from Billy's Cafe's, Integra Shocks, VP Race Fuels, Port City Racing and Fast Track Photos.

 

Dustin Walker, like Walkenhorst, has raced in the ULMA Late Model division in the past and has taken huge steps in the off season to prepare two open late models for competition this summer. Walker will be driving the #14W Hatfield Racing Engines powered Rocket. Walker started racing from his Peculiar, MO shop in 2002 at the Adrian Speedway and then at Butler Motor Speedway in 2003. He first competed in Street Stocks and then the Modifieds where he still finds time to run a hand full of races. Walker's sponsorship comes from W&W Utility Construction. "I'm looking forward to racing this season at several new tracks," stated Walker. "I hope we don't tear up too much equipment and make the majority of the shows."

 

Driving Walker's other late Model will be Wheatland, Missouri's modified veteran, Jason Pursley. Pursley has competed weekly at Lucas Oil Speedway and prior at Wheatland Raceway every season except the track's first. He has won 18 feature races as well as, modified track championships at Dallas County Speedway and Springfield Raceway. The Hatfield powered Rocket also carries sponsorship from W&W Utility Construction. For Pursley, the first time he ever hit the track in a late model was two weekends ago at Heartland Park Topeka's practice day. "This will be a new experience for me," commented Pursley. "I'm really looking forward to the opportunity Dustin gave me. It will also be neat to meet new people throughout the season."

 

Dustin Reeh, form Missouri Valley, IA is the final Rookie of the Year contender. Reeh started his career in 1987 in go karts and progressed to full size cars in 1997, before moving onto dirt late models in 2008. "The MLRA schedule fits good with what's close for us," said Reeh. "It also helps that the series races on the weekends. I'm excited to race several new places." For Reeh, he considers Nebraska Raceway Park his home track. His biggest race win so far was the Tiny Lund Memorial in '97. His #19 Swartz Race Car is sponsored by Amazing Energy, George's Parts & Etc., Ultimate Racing Products, Brothers Farms, TotalPeroformanceParts.com, Lance A. Baldwin Lubricants and BatteryRepairExpress.com .

 

The Lucas Oil MLRA is proud to welcome these Rookie drivers and all returning competitors to the 2011 season. To keep up with all Lucas Oil MLRA events and current points standings visit the new series website www.MLRAracing.com  .         

The Spring Meltdown at I-80 Speedway in Greenwood, Nebraska kicks off the Lucas Oil MLRA season on April 2, 2011. Friday, April 1 will feature SLMR Late Models, A-Modified qualifying and Pro/Am Stock cars. Gates will open at 4 pm on Friday with hot laps at 6:15 pm and racing at 7 pm. Lucas Oil MLRA will practice on Friday at several points during breaks in the regular program. Lucas Oil MLRA qualifying heat races and feature events will take place on Saturday. Gates open at 3 pm on Saturday hot laps at 5:15 pm with racing at 6 pm. Pit gates will open at 2 pm on Saturday. Tickets for Friday are just $10 for adults, Saturday admission is $20 for adults. Kids age 6-15 get in for just $5 both nights! 

Visit the series website www.MLRAracing.com for the most up to date information on the Lucas Oil MLRA.    

For more information about the Spring Meltdown and other events at Nebraska Raceway Park visit www.neracewaypark.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.   

 

(March 24, 2011) Buckner, MO -  The Lucas Oil MLRA is proud to announce the launch of a new series website. The series partnered with Team Racindirt to create a new look for 2011. Check out the new site www.MLRAracing.com  to find the 2011 Lucas Oil MLRA schedule, driver profiles, event information and series history. The new site also contains photo galleries courtesy of Lloyd Collins Fast Track Photos. Videos by various media outlets will be available as the season gets underway.  

The Spring Meltdown at I-80 Speedway in Greenwood, Nebraska kicks off the Lucas Oil MLRA season on April 2, 2011. Friday, April 1 will feature SLMR Late Models, A-Modified qualifying and Pro/Am Stock cars. Gates will open at 4 pm on Friday with racing at 7 pm. Lucas Oil MLRA will practice on Friday with qualifying heat races and feature events taking place on Saturday. Gates open at 3 pm on Saturday with racing at 5:55 pm. Tickets for Friday are just $10 for adults, Saturday admission is $20 for adults. Kids age 6-15 get in for just $5 both nights! 

Visit the series website www.MLRAracing.com for the most up to date information on the Lucas Oil MLRA.   

For more information about the Spring Meltdown and other events at Nebraska Raceway Park visit www.neracewaypark.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.   

 

(March 20, 2011) Buckner, MO -  April 2nd will mark the first race of the 2011 season for the Lucas Oil MLRA. The Spring Meltdown at Nebraska Raceway Park will be the start of a busy month for the series. The series will visit NRP in Greenwood, Nebraska five times in 2011 including the Silver Dollar Nationals in July which will pay $25,000 to win.   

 

The Spring Meltdown will kick off on Friday April 1 with SLMR Late Models, A-Modified qualifying and Pro/Am Stock cars. Gates will open at 4 pm on Friday with racing at 7 pm. Lucas Oil MLRA will practice on Friday with qualifying heat races and feature events taking place on Saturday. Gates open at 3 pm on Saturday with racing at 5:55 pm. Tickets for Friday are just $10 for adults, Saturday admission is $20 for adults. Kids age 6-15 get in for just $5 both nights!   

 

Following the first race in Greenwood the MLRA will travel to Heartland Park Topeka and Lucas Oil Speedway for back to back racing action on April 8 and 9th. The final stop for the month of April will be in Jetmore, Kansas at The Great American Dirt Track for the Sunflower State Showdown, a $10,000 to win one night event on April 30th.    

 

Visit the series website www.MLRAracing.com for the most up to date information on the Lucas Oil MLRA.  

For more information about the Spring Meltdown and other events at Nebraska Raceway Park visit www.neracewaypark.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.  

 

(February 8, 2011) Buckner, MO - Officials with the Lucas Oil MLRA are pleased to announce the addition of two dates to the 2011 schedule. Friday, May 13th the series will return to Outlaw Motor Speedway in Muskogee, OK. Saturday, June 18th the tour will stop at Lake Ozark Speedway in Eldon, MO.  "It's great to be able to go back to a couple of tracks where we have raced before," stated MLRA promoter Harriett Chancellor. "We have had great races at both Lake Ozark and Outlaw and are looking forward to getting the season underway."  

The stop in Muskogee will be the 15th contested at the 3/8 mile oval. However, it has been since July 1, 2006 the series last raced there. In the 2006 season, both Shane Essary and Terry Phillips went to victory lane. It will be the 3rd visit to Kevin and Tammy Gundaker's Lake Ozark Speedway. July 7, 2007 marks the last Lucas Oil MLRA event there. Will Vaught was the race winner.

Visit the series website www.MLRAracing.com for the most up to date information on the Lucas Oil MLRA.  

       

2011 LUCAS OIL MLRA Tentative Schedule

 

April      

2   Nebraska Raceway Park     (Spring Melt Down)                                                   Greenwood, NE

8   Heartland Park Topeka                                                                                            Topeka, KS

9   Lucas Oil Speedway           (Spring Thunder)                                                       Wheatland, MO

30 Great American Dirt Track   (Sunflower State Showdown)                                          Jetmore, KS

 

May

13 Outlaw Motor Speedway                                                                                    Muskogee, OK 

14 Springfield Raceway            (John Kuntz Memorial)                                              Springfield, MO

21 New Thunder Hill Speedway                                                                                   Mayetta, KS

26-28  Lucas Oil Speedway      (19^th Annual Dart Show-Me 100)                                Wheatland, MO

29 Nebraska Raceway Park      (Alphabet Soup Race)                                              Greenwood, NE

 

June

18  Lake Ozark Speedway                                                                                            Eldon, MO 

 

July

1  Nebraska Raceway Park       (Midwest Tri-Fecta)                                                  Greenwood, NE

2  Adams County Speedway                                                                                         Corning, IA

16 Lucas Oil Speedway            (5^th Annual CMH Diamond Nationals)                        Wheatland, MO

21-23Nebraska Raceway Park   (Silver Dollar Nationals)                                            Greenwood, NE

30 Lucas Oil Speedway                                                                                          Wheatland, MO

 

August

12  Junction Motor Speedway     (King of the Hill)                                             McCool Junction, NE

13  Junction Motor Speedway     (King of the Hill)                                             McCool Junction, NE

21  Sedalia's State Fair Speedway  (Missouri State Fair Championships)                        Sedalia, MO

 

September

2   Nebraska Raceway Park                                                                                   Greenwood, NE

3   Heartland Park Topeka                                                                                            Topeka, KS

17 Springfield Raceway               (Larry Phillips Memorial)                                         Springfield, MO

24 Nebraska Raceway Park         (Cornhusker Classic)                                            Greenwood, NE

30 New Thunder Hill Speedway     (Thunder on the Hill III)                                              Mayetta, KS

 

October

1  New Thunder Hill Speedway       (Thunder on the Hill III)                                             Mayetta, KS

7  Lakeside Speedway                  (Clyde Ellis Late Model Showdown)                     Kansas City, KS

8  Lakeside Speedway                  (Clyde Ellis Late Model Showdown)                     Kansas City, KS

 

November                                         

TBA                                               Awards Banquet                                             Kansas City, 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.