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| Austin Alumbaugh and Kelly Boen Crowned MO State Fair Champions! |
| Missouri State Fair Championship Wins Claimed by Austin Alumbaugh (WoW) and Kelly Boen (MLRA)! Sam Stoecklin MSFS Public Relations Sedalia, MO August 22, 2010 The 2010 season has come to a close at the Missouri State Fair Speedway. At the end of the night, two more elated drivers added their name to the sacred list of winners at the ‘Historic Half Mile’ by besting the field in their respective divisions and earning the crown of Missouri State Fair Champion! The pumped up fans in the Pepsi Grandstands witnessed the Winged Outlaw Warrior 360 Sprint Cars compete in three heat races and a 20-lap main event along with the Lucas Oil MLRA Super Late Models taking to the track for three heats, one b-main and the 25-lap main event. It was a hot and clear late August evening when things got underway at 6 p.m. as the state fair wound down for another year. Race night action was brought to the fans and drivers by AAA Insurance during both fair races this year and their support and presence at both events this was a refreshing sight as the #77 AAA Sprint Cup car was on display for the fans just outside the grandstand area. During the intermission break, Cowboy Kenny Bertram, Jason Russell, and a group of aerial flyers on motocross bikes thrilled the crowd with jumps, back flips, and daredevil action with the crowd roaring their approval for the riders’ extreme riding. For the three WoW heat races, Rusty Potter of Boonville, Austin Alumbaugh of Higginsville, and Randy Martin of California claimed the wins in the eight-car, eight-lap races to set the stage for the twenty-lap main event. Alumbaugh earned the coveted pole position for the 360s with Martin claiming the outside row. Cody Baker and Brian Brown started the race in row two with Sedalia driver Jonathan Cornell and Potter making up the third row. Alumbaugh quickly showed his muscle and set the bar high for the rest of the competition as he blazed around the half mile track with Martin falling in behind the leader for second just in front of Brown in third. Drivers searched for their preferred grooves all around the track both high and low as the first five laps quickly went by, until a yellow flag on lap six waved over the field for the stalled car of Taylor Walton on the front stretch. At the same time, third-running Brown clipped the front of his car while running way down on the low side out of turn two and causing major damage to his machine. Brown tried to make his way back to the Midland Sports Cards pit area on his own but ultimately had to be towed into the infield to make repairs. WoW officials quickly put Brown on the clock, in which he had two minutes to make repairs before the field went back to racing. Brown’s crew were quick on the punch and managed to get Brown back out with 45 seconds to spare. As the race resumed, Alumbaugh again stepped out to a quarter straightaway lead over second-running Martin and Cornell, who had moved to third from his fifth starting position. Running inside the top three was a difficult task for another driver as Martin, like his rival Brian Brown, found himself in trouble on the back chute with a stalled car by lap ten with the caution again waving over the field. Although Martin’s crew was able to get a reprieve after the caution flew, only to be followed immediately by another quick caution period, he did make it back out onto the track but quickly pulled back in, unable to continue the race. The series’ all-time winning driver was scored in twenty-second place at race end. At the halfway point, Alumbaugh now had Cornell to deal with in order to claim the win. As the field again settled into a nice race rhythm, Brown quickly gained positions after restarting at the tail after his spin and was in the top ten again by lap fourteen. Lap-after-lap Alumbaugh mastered his way through the lapped traffic to keep Sedalia’s Cornell behind him. Three-fourths of the way through the race, sixteen year old Cody Baker was in the mix having a great run in the third position with R.J. Johnson of Tampa, Florida securely running in fourth and WoW point leader Eric Todd fifth. On lap eighteen, Cornell had one last chance to try and maneuver his way through traffic but it was not to be as the ‘Man of Steel’ from Higginsville, Austin Alumbaugh, was just too strong. It was Austin’s second WoW win of the year and first since way back on May 29th at 24 Raceway in Moberly, MO. Cornell had a great run to second place from fifth, Baker’s youth and exuberance brought him home to a solid third-place run with Johnson holding strong in fourth, Todd fifth and Kansas City’s Jon Corbin advancing from his eleventh starting position to take sixth. Visit the official Winged Outlaw Warriors official website at www.wowsprints.homestead.com. For the Lucas Oil MLRA, the three heat winners were David Turner of Adrian and a pair of Omaha, Nebraska drivers, John Anderson Joe Kosiski. The b-main win went to Brandon McCormick of Lebanon. Twenty-two drivers started the twenty-five lap feature event for the MLRA with Kelly Boen claiming the pole position with Turner to his outside. A lap one, turn one four car incident involving Dave Eckrich, Kevin Gundaker, Chris Smyser and Jason O’Brien forced the field to realign for another attempt at starting the race, but it was not to be as one more yellow flew on the start before the third time was the charm to get the race underway. It was evident early on that someone would have to record the run of their lives to beat Boen, who quickly left the rest of the field behind him battling for second position. Turner and Kosiski ran close for second and third position until Kosiski left the speedway on lap five. The field of drivers kicked into a nice race rhythm until the caution again waved at the start of lap nine for Smyser. With the field realigned, it was still Boen in control and new second-place man John Anderson in second with Turner third and former point leader Brad Looney in fourth. The remainder of the race ran caution free with some hard-fought battles for third through seventh position involving Turner, Looney, six-time champion Al Purkey, Randy McGraw of Marshall, and Bill Koons. At the lap fifteen point of the 25-lap race Anderson tried to find a way to catch Boen but he could not reel the leader in as Boen’s quick pace allowed him to begin lapping cars on lap eighteen. Fifteenth-starting Brandon McCormick made his way into the top ten by midway and went on to finish in ninth in the event. Boen continued to build his lead and ultimately ran away with the win with Anderson settling for second. David Turner, a former winner this year at the speedway came away with a great run to third, followed by Looney, Purkey, McGraw, Koons, and a rebounding Joe Kosiski in eighth position. In victory lane, Boen thanked promoters Reid Millard and Jason Bodenhamer for the dedication in trying to return racing to the half mile this season. Purkey was able to increase his point lead after the event as he sets his sights on a seventh MLRA title. Additional may be found on MLRA’s official website at www.mlraracing.com. For more information regarding the Missouri State Fair Speedway, point your browser to www.missouristatefairspeedway.com. Stay tuned to the site for future announcements regarding the speedway and plans for the future. The speedway sincerely thanks our Corporate and Business Partners for 2010: Aflac, Ditzfield Transfer, W-K Chevrolet, Rick Ball Ford, Subway, Don’s Towing, Greg Smith Ford, Show Me Asphalt, Kiowa Line Builders, Diamond Pet Foods, Mid MO Auto Sales, i-land Internet Service, Pepsi, Midland Sports Cards, Budweiser, Specialty Sports Wear, Advanced Image Systems, Miller Lite, Impact Sign and Lighting, All Star Bail Bonds, Hunt’s Communication w/Dish Network, Missouri Army National Guard, Michael Ross Foundation, Hoosier Tires, Sunoco, KRCG TV 13, Millard Family Chapels, Bodee’s Race Bodies, Bill Sharp’s BBQ, Goody’s Steak Burgers, and South 65 Sonic. Winged Outlaw Warriors (WoW) Results 1) 33 Austin Alumbaugh, 2) 28 Jonathan Cornell, 3) 9m Cody Baker, 4) 71 R.J. Johnson, 5) 21t Eric Todd, 6) 44 Jon Corbin, 7) 21b Brian Brown, 8) 88 J. Kinder, 9) 165 Haley Arnold, 10) 24 Lanny Carpenter, 11) 4 Evan Martin, 12) 04 Brad Graham, 13) 75 Tyler Blank, 14) 72 Curtis Boyer, 15) 5m Miranda Arnold, 16) 9c Tony Crank, 17) 48 David Brown, 18) 65 T.J. Muths, 19) 3p Rusty Potter, 20) 11c Dakota Carroll, 21) 12c Faron Crank, 22) 14 Randy Martin, 23) 93 Taylor Walton, 24) 43 Frank Brown Lucas Oil MLRA Results 1) 07 Kelly Boen 2) 2 John Anderson, 3) 15t David Turner, 4) 14 Brad Looney 5) 33 Al Purkey, 6) 25 Randy McGraw, 7) 29 Bill Koons, 8) 53 Joe Kosiski, 9) 42 Brandon McCormick, 10) 1s Jack Sullivan, 11) 7 J.D. Hubert, 12) 15b Jason O’Brien, 13) 58 Dave Eckrich, 14) 56 Chris Spieker, 15) 5j Matt Johnson, 16) 77a Justin Asplin, 17) 2 Dustin Vance, 18) 4w Dustin Walker, 19) Y8 Shorty Acker, 20) 90 Joe Walkenhorst, 21) 25s Chris Smyser, 22) 14 Kevin Gundaker |
| Final Race of Season, Tonight August 22nd! |
| There is still one more night of exciting action scheduled during the 2010 Missouri State Fair, which will take place Sunday evening, August 22 when the MLRA and NCRA super late models come rolling into town along with the Winged Outlaw Warriors 360 Sprint Cars! Admission gates open at 4 p.m. with hot laps at 5:30 and racing at 6. General admission for Sunday is $18, Senior Citizens (65+) and Military w/I.D. $15, Kids 6 - 12: $8, Kids 5 and under are free. During MLRA’s last appearance at the track on June 25, a stellar feature event unfolded on the big half-mile track between eventual winner Terry Phillips and runner-up finisher Eric Turner in what many remember as being one of the best late model races in recent memory. With the re-scheduling of the Topless 100 in Batesville, Terry Phillips and Jeremy Payne, both feature winners at State Fair this year, will not be on hand for the race. Who will be the next driver to step up their game and visit victory lane? Some drivers to watch for according to MLRA’s website at www.mlraracing.com include Dave Eckrich, Brad Looney, Al Purkey, Joe Kosiski, Chris Spieker, Bill Koons, Chad Simpson, and Evan Hubert. Drivers will have to battle previous Subway Late Model feature winners at the speedway from this year including Alan Vaughn, David Turner, and Matt Johnson. Joining the MLRA super late models in the co-sanctioned event will be the NCRA super late models. According to NCRA’s website at www.ncraracing.org, drivers currently residing at the top of the point standings or who have competed this year with NCRA, include point leader Kelly Boen, Cory Zeitner, Kyle Berck, Gary Christian, Mike Wiarda, Delbert Smith, and Denny Eckrich. Also on Sunday, “Professional Freestyle Motocross Rider” Cowboy Kenny Bertram and Xtreme rider Terry Russell of Jefferson City, MO will thrill the crowd with high-flying action on their motorcycles! Bertram is the winningest freestyle motocross rider in history. For more information on Bertram be sure to check out his website at www.cowboykenny.com. Sprint Car fans always look forward to the Missouri State Fair championship races for winged action and the Winged Outlaw Warriors (WoW) drivers will provide the action to them this year as the 360 drivers close out the fair races Sunday evening. Randy Martin, Jonathan Cornell, Kyle Hurst, Mark Shirshekan, Mike Trent, Josh Fisher, Jack Dover, Rusty Potter, Brad Graham, and local favorite Brian Brown have all registered top-five finishes at the speedway during Rick Ball Ford 360 Sprint Car Racing this year. Top contenders on the travelling circuit according to the official home of WoW racing on the internet at www.wowsprints.homestead.com are Fisher, Potter, Chris Walker, Austin Alumbaugh, Curtis Boyer, Frank Brown, Tony Crank, Dakota Carroll, and Martin. Cornell, Dover, Martin, Alumbaugh, and Shirshekan have already visited WoW victory lane this year. Additional drivers who’ve made WoW appearances this season include Mitchell Moore, Tyler Blank, Terry Hink, Kyle Bellm, Jon Corbin, and Cody Baker. |
| One More Race Night in 2010 During the MO State Fair! |
| There is still one more night of exciting action scheduled during the 2010 Missouri State Fair, which will take place Sunday evening, August 22. Advanced race night tickets are now on sale by calling 800.796.6776 or by visiting www.ticketmaster.com for the event. Same night race tickets may also be purchased at the Pepsi Grandstand ticket booth on the night of the races. The MLRA and NCRA super late models come rolling into town along with the Winged Outlaw Warriors 360 Sprint Cars this Sunday! Admission gates open at 4 p.m. with hot laps at 5:30 and racing at 6. General admission for Sunday is $18, Senior Citizens (65+) and Military w/I.D. $15, Kids 6 - 12: $8, Kids 5 and under are free. Note: mention of driver’s name in any car class does not guarantee driver appearance. For more information, event details, admission prices and past results visit the speedway’s official website at www.missouristatefairspeedway.com. During MLRA’s last appearance at the track on June 25, a stellar feature event unfolded on the big half-mile track between eventual winner Terry Phillips and runner-up finisher Eric Turner in what many remember as being one of the best late model races in recent memory. Additional competitors to watch for according to MLRA’s website at www.mlraracing.com include Dave Eckrich, Brad Looney, Al Purkey, Joe Kosiski, Chris Spieker, Bill Koons, Chad Simpson, Evan Hubert, and Jeremy Payne. If present, the aforementioned drivers will have to battle previous Subway Late Model feature winners at the speedway from this year including Alan Vaughn, David Turner, and Matt Johnson. Joining the MLRA super late models in the co-sanctioned event will be the NCRA super late models. According to NCRA’s website at www.ncraracing.org, drivers currently residing at the top of the point standings or who have competed this year include point leader Kelly Boen, Cory Zeitner, Kyle Berck, Gary Christian, Mike Wiarda, Delbert Smith, and Denny Eckrich. Also on Sunday, “Professional Freestyle Motocross Rider” Cowboy Kenny Bertram and Xtreme rider Terry Russell of Jefferson City, MO will thrill the crowd with high-flying action on their motorcycles! Bertram is the winningest freestyle motocross rider in history. For more information on Bertram be sure to check out his website at www.cowboykenny.com. Sprint Car fans always look forward to the Missouri State Fair championship races for winged action and the Winged Outlaw Warriors (WoW) drivers will provide the action to them this year as the 360 drivers close out the fair races Sunday evening. Randy Martin, Jonathan Cornell, Kyle Hurst, Mark Shirshekan, Mike Trent, Josh Fisher, Jack Dover, Rusty Potter, Brad Graham, and local favorite Brian Brown have all registered top-five finishes at the speedway during Rick Ball Ford 360 Sprint Car Racing this year. Top contenders on the travelling circuit according to the official home of WoW racing on the internet at www.wowsprints.homestead.com are Fisher, Potter, Chris Walker, Austin Alumbaugh, Curtis Boyer, Frank Brown, Tony Crank, Dakota Carroll, and Martin. Cornell, Dover, Martin, Alumbaugh, and Shirshekan have already visited WoW victory lane this year. Additional drivers who’ve made WoW appearances this season include Mitchell Moore, Tyler Blank, Terry Hink, Kyle Bellm, Jon Corbin, and Cody Baker. |
| Dustin Boney and Vance Wilson Find Victory Lane at MSFS! |
| Dustin Boney in MAMS Modifieds and Vance Wilson in ULMA Late Models Claim State Fair Wins at MSFS! Sam Stoecklin MSFS Public Relations Sedalia, MO August 17, 2010 It was a long night at the Missouri State Fair Speedway thanks to a couple red-flag incidents on the speedway and Mother Nature, as she tried to spoil the Tuesday night action at the Historic Half Mile during the 2010 Missouri State Fair sponsored by Triple A Services. Two rain delays lengthened the evening but the speedway staff, along with the help of several drivers was able to bring the track back to life each time due to their dedicated efforts so the hearty crowd in the Pepsi grandstands could witness a full night of racing action. For the Mid America Modified Series (MAMS), twenty-eight cars were on hand with some of the stiffest competition seen all year playing out in the three heat races to set the stage for the 20-lap main event. NASCAR star and TV personality Kenny Wallace was on hand in his modified to run in the topless race night and he went away with the victory in heat race number one over Jim Moody who advanced seven spots to take second with Steve Payne Nick Bidinger and Steve Potter close behind. Dustin Boney grabbed heat two over Austin Siebert, Terry Schultz, Jason Thompson, and Justin Boney. The final heat win was claimed by Aaron Poe ahead of Brian Bolin, Dean Wille, Matt Dotson, and Mickey Burrell. For the twenty-lap feature event Moody and D. Boney led the field to the green with Boney quickly grabbing the lead as he’s done so many times this year at several different speedways. The lead duo was quickly joined at the front by Wallace who made his way to second early on in the event relegating Moody to third. Through lap eight the race was extremely competitive until Dean Wille had a scary moment in corner two as his car flipped and ended up on its roof bringing out the red flag. Shad Badder was also involved in the incident, in which both drivers walked away unhurt from their badly damaged cars. Once the field took the green the man on the move was sixteenth starting Chad Lyle who rocketed his way into the top four with Jason Thompson also advancing several positions towards the front in the first eight laps. Wallace maintained second position with Siebert third through the mid stage of the race. Around the halfway point of the race Lyle took second away from Wallace and set his sights on Boney out front. Moody suffered mechanical issues and was unable to finish the event after running in the top three. When it all was said and done, Dustin Boney was able to hold off the hard-charging car of Chad Lyle’s for the win, Lyle crossed the line second with Thompson advancing to third, Wallace fourth, Siebert fifth, and Johnny Fennewald making his way all the way to sixth at race end. The ULMA late model championship standings heading into the night’s topless special event saw Jason Bodenhamer, Bob Test, Jon Binning, and Vance Wilson all looking to improve one of their season’s fifteen starts. In early heat race action the eighteen cars on hand tried to make their way to the front of the feature lineup. Wilson claimed the opening heat over Bodenhamer, who advanced six spots to second. Walt Imhoff, Dustin Vance, and Brett Wood completed the top five. For the second heat, young driver Gordy Gundaker, son of legendary Missouri racer Kevin Gundaker, came away with the victory over Test, Kevin Coyne, Shawn Rayfield, and Dustin Walker. After the near flawless late model heat races the drivers were hoping for the same for their main event with Bodenhamer and Vance starting from the front after earning the most passing points in their respective heats. From the start, Wilson quickly grabbed the lead but Bodenhamer stuck right with him until a lap three caution slowed the field. Once racing resumed, Bodenhamer used the high side in turn two to power his way to the front leaving Wilson in second by lap five. The race ran smoothly for several more laps as Bodenhamer and Wilson waged the battle for the win until a lap fourteen caution again slowed the field. Unfortunately right at the same time, Bodenhamer’s car, which had been smoking for several laps, was forced to leave the speedway with motor problems ending his night. At the same time, Test also experienced motor woes and also exited the race after running third the entire race. With the top two in ULMA points out of the event, Steve Clancy, Kevin Coyne, and Gundaker found themselves right in the thick of things for the win. The green flag waved again but another caution flew for Brett Wood and Bob King in turn four and again for Walt Imhoff before the race made it to lap seventeen. The final event of the night had a rough ending with late-race cautions flying over the field. It didn’t matter for Wilson though as he took home the win and the $1,000 payday. Clancy and Gundaker took their battle for second right down to the wire with Clancy narrowly claiming the spot in a photo finish for second with Gundaker third. Coyne had a strong run to fourth with Jon Binning fifth and Trace Westling rounding out the top six. There is still one more night of exciting action scheduled during the 2010 Missouri State Fair, which will take place Sunday evening, August 22. Advanced race night tickets are now on sale by calling 800.796.6776 or by visiting www.ticketmaster.com for the event. Same night race tickets may also be purchased at the Pepsi Grandstand ticket booth on the night of the races. The MLRA and NCRA super late models come rolling into town along with the Winged Outlaw Warriors 360 Sprint Cars this Sunday! Admission gates open at 4 p.m. with hot laps at 5:30 and racing at 6. General admission for Sunday is $18, Senior Citizens (65+) and Military w/I.D. $15, Kids 6 - 12: $8, Kids 5 and under are free. Note: mention of driver’s name in any car class does not guarantee driver appearance. For more information, event details, admission prices and past results visit the speedway’s official website at www.missouristatefairspeedway.com. During MLRA’s last appearance at the track on June 25, a stellar feature event unfolded on the big half-mile track between eventual winner Terry Phillips and runner-up finisher Eric Turner in what many remember as being one of the best late model races in recent memory. Additional competitors to watch for according to MLRA’s website at www.mlraracing.com include Dave Eckrich, Brad Looney, Al Purkey, Joe Kosiski, Chris Spieker, Bill Koons, Chad Simpson, Evan Hubert, and Jeremy Payne. If present, the aforementioned drivers will have to battle previous Subway Late Model feature winners at the speedway from this year including Alan Vaughn, David Turner, and Matt Johnson. Joining the MLRA super late models in the co-sanctioned event will be the NCRA super late models. According to NCRA’s website at www.ncraracing.org, drivers currently residing at the top of the point standings or who have competed this year include point leader Kelly Boen, Cory Zeitner, Kyle Berck, Gary Christian, Mike Wiarda, Delbert Smith, and Denny Eckrich. Also on Sunday, “Professional Freestyle Motocross Rider” Cowboy Kenny Bertram and Xtreme rider Terry Russell of Jefferson City, MO will thrill the crowd with high-flying action on their motorcycles! Bertram is the winningest freestyle motocross rider in history. For more information on Bertram be sure to check out his website at www.cowboykenny.com. Sprint Car fans always look forward to the Missouri State Fair championship races for winged action and the Winged Outlaw Warriors (WoW) drivers will provide the action to them this year as the 360 drivers close out the fair races Sunday evening. Randy Martin, Jonathan Cornell, Kyle Hurst, Mark Shirshekan, Mike Trent, Josh Fisher, Jack Dover, Rusty Potter, Brad Graham, and local favorite Brian Brown have all registered top-five finishes at the speedway during Rick Ball Ford 360 Sprint Car Racing this year. Top contenders on the travelling circuit according to the official home of WoW racing on the internet at www.wowsprints.homestead.com are Fisher, Potter, Chris Walker, Austin Alumbaugh, Curtis Boyer, Frank Brown, Tony Crank, Dakota Carroll, and Martin. Cornell, Dover, Martin, Alumbaugh, and Shirshekan have already visited WoW victory lane this year. Additional drivers who’ve made WoW appearances this season include Mitchell Moore, Tyler Blank, Terry Hink, Kyle Bellm, Jon Corbin, and Cody Baker. Official Missouri State Fair Speedway Corporate and Business Partners: Aflac, Ditzfield Transfer, W-K Chevrolet, Rick Ball Ford, Subway, Don’s Towing, Greg Smith Ford, Show Me Asphalt, Kiowa Line Builders, Diamond Pet Foods, Mid MO Auto Sales, i-land Internet Service, Pepsi, Midland Sports Cards, Budweiser, Specialty Sports Wear, Advanced Image Systems, Miller Lite, Impact Sign and Lighting, All Star Bail Bonds, Hunt’s Communication w/Dish Network, Missouri Army National Guard, Michael Ross Foundation, Hoosier Tires, Sunoco, KRCG TV 13, Millard Family Chapels, Bodee’s Race Bodies, Bill Sharp’s BBQ, Goody’s Steak Burgers, and South 65 Sonic. ULMA Feature Results 1) B1 Vance Wilson, 2) 12c Steve Clancy, 3) 11 Gordy Gundaker, 4) 22 Kevin Coyne, 5) 65 Jon Binning, 6) 7w Trace Westling, 7) 2 Dustin Vance, 8) 98 James Stafford, 9) 3a John Farmer, 10) 4w Dustin Walker, 11) 16 David Gemes, 12) 69 Walt Imhoff, 13) 88b Jason Bodenhamer, 14) 7 Brett Wood, 15) 45 Bob King, 16) 1 Bob Test, 17) Shawn Rayfield, DQ 50 Matt Menzie (light at the scales) MAMS Modified Feature Results 1) 22 Dustin Boney, 2) 96 Chad Lyle, 3) 20 Jason Thompson, 4) 36 Kenny Wallace, 5) 16 Austin Siebert, 6) 21 Johnny Fennewald, 7) 90 Terry Schultz, 8) x2 Brian Bolin, 9) 55 Steve Payne, 10) 813 Justin Boney, 11) 34a Jason Bodenhamer, 12) 73 Mickey Burrell, 13) 13 Aaron Poe, 14) 26k Gary Blackburn, 15) 11p Curt Potter, 16) 3b Nic Bidinger, 17) 88d Matt Dotson, 18) 39 Luke Driskell, 19) 1p Steve Potter, 20) 99 Richard Kimberling, 21) 97 John Rathgeber, 22) 8 Mack hoover, 23) 8x John O’Neil, 24) 68 Dean Wille, 25) 73b Shad Badder, 26) 00 Jim Moody, 27) 42 Daulten Greven, 28) L75 Eddie Whitney |
| Racing is on August 17th! |
| We hope to see all the great fans in the Pepsi grandstands tonight, Tuesday, August 17th! |
| Get Ready for the MO State Champioship Fair Races! |
| Tuesday and Sunday Night Racing during the State Fair at Missouri State Fair Speedway! Sam Stoecklin MSFS Public Relations Sedalia, MO August 15, 2010 Advanced race night tickets are now on sale by calling 800.796.6776 or by visiting www.ticketmaster.com for the two race events during the 2010 Missouri State Fair, which take place on Tuesday, August 17 and Sunday, August 22. Same night race tickets may also be purchased at the Pepsi Grandstand ticket booth on the night of the races. The Tuesday, August 17 race night includes the first-ever appearance of the Lucas Oil Sprint Bandits along with Mid America Modified Series (MAMS) and ULMA Late Models. In keeping with the wingless-themed night of the bandits, the MAMS and ULMA competitors will run without their roofs in topless competition. NASCAR Nationwide Series Driver and SPEED Channel personality Kenny Wallace is scheduled to compete in his modified along with the rest of the MAMS competitors. Earlier in the season, Ken Schrader took the victory in the first MAMS modified race at the ‘Historic Half Mile.’ Also on Tuesday, “Professional Freestyle Motocross Rider” Cowboy Kenny Bertram and Xtreme rider Terry Russell of Jefferson City, MO will thrill the crowd with high-flying action on their motorcycles! Bertram is the winningest freestyle motocross rider in history. For more information on Bertram be sure to check out his website at www.cowboykenny.com. The Lucas Oil Sprint Bandits will mark the return of 410-ci sprint cars to the speedway for the first time since September 5, 1993, when Jack Hewitt drove to victory. According to www.sprintbandits.com, the Current top five in TNT driver points lists Robert Ballou of Rocklin, CA as the leader followed by Travis Rilat of Forney, TX, Brady Bacon of Broken Arrow, OK, Casey Shuman of Tempe, AZ, and J.C. Bland of Springfield, IL. Other standout drivers include Anthony Nicholson, Matt Sherrell, gary Taylor, and Ray Allen Kulhanek. Past sprint bandit champions include Levi Jones, the late Jesse Hockett, Robert Ballou, Tim Kaeding, Dave Darland, and Brady Bacon. Ballou is the all-time winningest driver with nine victories; Bacon has six wins to his credit. The last MAMS modified visit was back in mid April when legendary driver Ken Schrader took the win. Others in attendance that evening included Johnny Fennewald, Jesse Stovall, and Chad Lyle. The exciting thing about modified racing in the area is the fact that you never know who will show up to compete. This year during weekly W-K Chevrolet Modified action such drivers as Jim Moody, Jason Thompson, Howard Hall, Rick Kimberling, Johnny Scott, David Barker, Curt Potter, Jason Bodehamer, and Rick Beebe have all ran strong. Kenny Wallace will compete with the rest of the modified drivers in his car as the drivers take off their roofs for a topless event. According to the official MAMS website at www.midamericamodifieds.com, drivers currently listed in the top ten standings include Brian Bolin, John Allen, Mark Dotson, Lucas Conley, Johnny Bone, Jr., Austin Siebert, Mickey Burrell, Dustin Boney, Steve Holzkamper, and Terry Schultz. The MAMS modified winner will take home $1,200 for the victory! For the ULMA late models, all eyes will be on the battle for this year’s championship between former leader Bob Test of Jefferson City, Vance Wilson of Hartford, and current leader Jason Bodehmamer of Centerview. Just a few weeks remain in the hunt for the 2010 season and these three drivers are running neck and neck for the championship. According to www.ulmaracing.com, other drivers near the top tier of the standings include Jon Binning, who recently ran third in an open late model event at the speedway with his steel block ULMA car, Brett Wood, Trace Westling, Tommy Cordray, Chris Cox, Steve Clancy, James Stafford, Jeff Schlup, Zeke Langley, Kevin Coyne, Robbie Wright, John and Brian Pipes, Joe Walkenhorst, Ben Solberg, Jeremy Kelley, Bryan Montgomery, Danny Monroe, and Walt Imhoff. ULMA drivers will compete for the highest-ever purse offered to the association and will also compete without their roofs in topless race action. ULMA drivers will race for a $1,000 pay day! Admission for Tuesday, August 17: Pit Passes $35, General Adm $27, Senior Citizens 65+ $25, Military w/I.D. $25, Kids 6-12 $12, children 5 and under are free! Gates open 5 p.m. with hot Laps at 7 and races at 7:30. Racing will once again close out the final day of the 2010 Missouri State Fair on Sunday, August 22 when the MLRA and NCRA super late models come rolling into town along with the Winged Outlaw Warriors 360 Sprint Cars! Admission gates open at 4 p.m. with hot laps at 5:30 and racing at 6. General admission for Sunday is $18, Senior Citizens (65+) and Military w/I.D. $15, Kids 6 - 12: $8, Kids 5 and under are free. Note: mention of driver’s name in any car class does not guarantee driver appearance. For more information, event details, admission prices and past results visit the speedway’s official website at www.missouristatefairspeedway.com. During MLRA’s last appearance at the track on June 25, a stellar feature event unfolded on the big half-mile track between eventual winner Terry Phillips and runner-up finisher Eric Turner in what many remember as being one of the best late model races in recent memory. Additional competitors to watch for according to MLRA’s website at www.mlraracing.com include Dave Eckrich, Brad Looney, Al Purkey, Joe Kosiski, Chris Spieker, Bill Koons, Chad Simpson, Evan Hubert, and Jeremy Payne. If present, the aforementioned drivers will have to battle previous Subway Late Model feature winners at the speedway from this year including Alan Vaughn, David Turner, and Matt Johnson. Joining the MLRA super late models in the co-sanctioned event will be the NCRA super late models. According to NCRA’s website at www.ncraracing.org, drivers currently residing at the top of the point standings or who have competed this year include point leader Kelly Boen, Cory Zeitner, Kyle Berck, Gary Christian, Mike Wiarda, Delbert Smith, and Denny Eckrich. Sprint Car fans always look forward to the Missouri State Fair championship races for winged action and the Winged Outlaw Warriors (WoW) drivers will provide the action to them this year as the 360 drivers close out the fair races Sunday evening. Randy Martin, Jonathan Cornell, Kyle Hurst, Mark Shirshekan, Mike Trent, Josh Fisher, Jack Dover, Rusty Potter, Brad Graham, and local favorite Brian Brown have all registered top-five finishes at the speedway during Rick Ball Ford 360 Sprint Car Racing this year. Top contenders on the travelling circuit according to the official home of WoW racing on the internet at www.wowsprints.homestead.com are Fisher, Potter, Chris Walker, Austin Alumbaugh, Curtis Boyer, Frank Brown, Tony Crank, Dakota Carroll, and Martin. Cornell, Dover, Martin, Alumbaugh, and Shirshekan have already visited WoW victory lane this year. Additional drivers who’ve made WoW appearances this season include Mitchell Moore, Tyler Blank, Terry Hink, Kyle Bellm, Jon Corbin, and Cody Baker. Official Missouri State Fair Speedway Corporate and Business Partners: Aflac, Ditzfield Transfer, W-K Chevrolet, Rick Ball Ford, Subway, Don’s Towing, Greg Smith Ford, Show Me Asphalt, Kiowa Line Builders, Diamond Pet Foods, Mid MO Auto Sales, i-land Internet Service, Pepsi, Midland Sports Cards, Budweiser, Specialty Sports Wear, Advanced Image Systems, Miller Lite, Impact Sign and Lighting, All Star Bail Bonds, Hunt’s Communication w/Dish Network, Missouri Army National Guard, Michael Ross Foundation, Hoosier Tires, Sunoco, KRCG TV 13, Millard Family Chapels, Bodee’s Race Bodies, Bill Sharp’s BBQ, Goody’s Steak Burgers, and South 65 Sonic. |
| Just Added for Tuesday, August 17th! |
| “Professional Freestyle Motocross Rider” Cowboy Kenny Bertram and Xtreme rider Terry Russell of Jefferson City, MO! These riders will thrill the crowd in attendance during the break! Bertram is the winningest freestyle motocross rider in history. |
| Two Nights of Racing During MO State Fair! |
| 2010 Missouri State Fair Races Tickets on Sale Now at Ticketmaster by calling 800.796.6776 or by visiting http://www.ticketmaster.com Same night tickets on sale on night of both events! Admission Info for Tuesday, August 17 Lucas Oil Sprint Bandits MAMS Modifieds (topless) Kenny Wallace scheduled to Race! ULMA Late Models (topless) Pit Passes $35 General Adm $27 Seniors 65+ $25 Military w/I.D. $25 Kids 6-12 $12 5 and under free! Gates open 5 Hot Laps 7 Racing 7:30 ********************************************* Admission Info for Sunday, August 22 MLRA Late Models/NCRA Late Models WoW 360 Sprints Pit Passes $25 General Adm $18 Seniors 65+ $15 Military w/I.D. $15 Kids 6-12 $8 5 and under free! Gates open 4 Hot Laps 5:30 Racing 6:00 *********************************************** http://www.missouristatefairspeedway.com Fair questions: www.mostatefair.com Pit passes Tuesday $35 Pit passes Sunday $25 MAMS Modifieds and ULMA Late Models both Topless! ULMA Tuesday payout is highest ever purse put up for ULMA, $40 entry fee for ULMA drivers, must be ULMA member, membership available on site. Start money is excellent! Late Model Payout 1) $1,000.00 2) $800.00 3) $600.00 4) $500.00 5) $450.00 6) $400.00 7) $350.00 8) $300.00 9) $250.00 10) $225.00 11) $200.00 12) $190.00 13) $180.00 14) $170.00 15) $160.00 16) $150.00 17) $150.00 18) $150.00 19) $150.00 20) $150.00 21) $150.00 22) $150.00 23) $150.00 24) $150.00 Event flyer here. |
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| Battle of the Badges Resounding Success as Vaughn, Moody, and Weaver Claim Victories |
| Alan Vaughn, Jim Moody, and Steve Weaver Victorious at Missouri State Fair Speedway Sam Stoecklin MSFS Public Relations Sedalia, MO August 7, 2010 It was a near perfect night for dirt track action at the ‘Historic Half Mile’ that is Missouri State Fair Speedway in Sedalia, Missouri on Friday night during the ‘Battle of the Badges’ race night. Engines roared back to life once more in what turned out to be a tune-up session for many drivers as they prepared for the upcoming races during the 2010 Missouri State Fair. Alan Vaughn of Belton recorded a solid return to victory lane in one of his strongest runs in recent memory to claim the $2,000 winner’s prize in the Subway Late Models. In the W-K Chevrolet Modified ranks, former Missouri State Fair Champion Jim Moody of Odessa sent a strong signal to his fellow competitors that he is the man to beat during the fair races by coming away with a convincing $1,000 victory. Steve Weaver, who had absolutely no race experience prior to hitting the track for competition, came away with the win for the first-ever Battle of the Badges law enforcement race. Sgt. Weaver held back a strong field of fellow law enforcement officers in an exciting race to the finish as competitors raised money for Missouri Special Olympics. Sgt. Weaver alone collected over $10,000 for the cause and all total well over $30,000 was raised for Special Olympics athletes across the state by the 21 participating drivers that took part in this fantastic night of racing. Fifteen Subway Late Models made their way to the speedway for two qualifying heat races and a twenty-lap feature event. Heat race winners were Matt Johnson of Archie and Vaughn as they set themselves up strong to start at the front of the field for the main event. From the onset of the green flag the two drivers were nose-to-tail throughout the duration of the event as Johnson consistently hounded Vaughn trying to find a way around the leader nearly every lap. Meanwhile, another battle was shaping up just behind the leaders as Jon Binning, in a steel block ULMA car had his hands full in holding back several drivers including David Barker, Bryon Allison, and Randy McGraw. Johnson held strong with the leader as he and Vaughn reached the two laps to go point in the race Johnson pulled up to the inside of Vaughn off of turn two as the two had a drag race into the next turn. Vaughn held the challenge at bay on that lap but shortly after the white flag flew, Johnson again showed Vaughn he was still right there as the two approached a lapped car with one lap to go. Johnson gave it one last try but got too high entering turn three and Vaughn was able to come away with the victory over Johnson, Binning, Barker, Allison, and McGraw. Subway Late Model Results Heat One: 1) Matt Johnson-Archie, 2) Jon Binning-Warrensburg, 3) Randy McGraw-Marshall, 4) Bob Cummings-Sedalia, 5) Zachary Goulden-Gladstone, 6) John Schneider-California, 7) Chris Smyser-Lancaster, 8) Larry Moon-Sedalia. Heat Two: 1) Alan Vaughn-Belton, 2) Bryon Allison-Marshall, 3) David Barker-Kingsville, 4) Brett Wood-Warrensburg, 5) Dick Weber-Kingsville, 6) Kevin Coyne-Kingsville, 7) David Turner-Creighton Feature Event: 1) 22 Alan Vaughn, 2) 5j Matt Johnson, 3) 65 Jon Binning, 4) 88b David Barker, 5) 1a Bryon Allison, 6) 25 Randy McGraw, 7) 69 Dick Weber, 8) 72 Larry Moon, 9) 6 Bob Cummings, 10) 7 Brett Wood, 11) 15t David Turner, 12) 22 Kevin Coyne, 13) 49 Zachary Goulden, 14) 99 John Schneider, DNS) Chris Smyser-Lancaster. For the W-K Chevrolet Modifieds, the stellar field of talented drivers took to the track in a final tune-up for the upcoming topless MAMS modified race during the Missouri State Fair on Tuesday, August 17. When names like Jim Moody, David Barker, Rick Beebe, Jason Thompson, Jason Bodenhamer, Curt Rackers, Austin Siebert, Dennis Elliott, Curt Potter, and a returning Chad Lyle show up to race, you know you’re going to witness and action-packed event at the speedway and these men gave the fans in the Pepsi grandstand something to cheer for throughout the evening. Thompson and Moody came away with the victories for the qualifying heat races in a battle to earn the pole position for the 20-lap main event. Chad Lyle, who previously drove to victory lane earlier in the season at the speedway, made his return to racing after heart surgery halfway through the year sidelined him for several weeks. The veteran driver looked as strong as ever as he made his way to third in his heat race to earn a spot in the main event. Moody earned his heat victory after starting sixth and taking his #00 machine to the front, he brought Johnny Scott with him, Scott started in the seventh position to take second at the line. Thompson took his win from the pole by holding back track co-promoter Jason Bodenhamer who came away second. Moody and Scott paced the field for the start of the main event and both drivers immediately pulled away from the rest of the pack. Thompson, Bodenhamer, Elliott, Dotson, Beebe, and Barker all tried to keep pace in their own battle inside the top six. With limited caution periods occurring, it was a torrid battle throughout the duration of the race as Moody and Scott weaved their way around lapped traffic as laps clicked away. At times, Moody had about a fifteen car advantage over Scott, who from time-to-time would reel him back in; however, as Scott was nearing the leader he experienced a mechanical failure and was forced to leave the track while running second. This allowed Moody smooth sailing all the way to the checkered flag as he returned to the Specialty Sportswear Winner’s Circle for the first time this year. Thompson held back a strong-running Lyle for second; behind this pair of drivers were Bodenhamer, Beebe, and Dotson as the race concluded. W-K Chevrolet Modified Results Heat One: 1) Jason Thompson-Concordia, 2) Jason Bodenhamer-Cenerview, 3) Chad Lyle-Lone Jack, 4) Dennis Elliott-Mt. Ayr, IA, 5) Mark Dotson-Cameron, 6) Austin Siebert-Lake Lotawana, 7) Eddie Whitney-Sturgeon, 8) Howard Hall-Columbia. Heat Two: 1) Jim Moody-Odessa, 2) Johnny Scott-Las Cruses, NM, 3) Curt Rackers-Holt’s Summit, 4) Rick Beebe-Shawnee, KS, 5) David Barker-Kingsville, 6) Curt Potter-Boonville, 7) Steve Potter-Boonville, 8) Richard Kimberling-Slater Feature Event: 1) 00 Jim Moody, 2) 20 Jason Thompson, 3) 96 Chad Lyle, 4) 34 Jason Bodenhamer, 5) 22b Rick Beebe, 6) 85d Mark Dotson, 7) 22 Curt Rackers, 8) 88b David Barker, 9) 16 Austin Siebert, 10) L75 Eddie Whitney, 11) 74 Howard Hall, 12) 1st Johnny Scott, 13) 29 Dennis Elliott, 14) 11p Curt Potter, 15) 002 Richard Kimberling, 16) 1p Steve Potter It what turned out to be an absolute fantastic event, the dream of co-promoter Reid Millard came to life in a big way in the first-ever ‘Battle of the Badges’ law enforcement race between Missouri Law Enforcement Officers representing various agencies from across the state. There were participants from St. Joseph to Springfield and from Kansas City to St. Louis and many points in between as 21 badge wearers competed in Crown Victoria police interceptor vehicles specially prepared, painted, and fully decked out with role cages and safety equipment in an event that raised money for Missouri Special Olympics. The event atmosphere harkened back to the good ‘ole days when the “stock cars” of the track brought in many, many fans in the stands, the crowd got into the racing by standing on their feet cheering on their favorite driver, and featured a ton of action on the speedway to keep everyone guessing who would come away with the victory. With 21 cars on hand, it took three heat races to sort out the line-up for the 20-lap main event. Officer Richard Bradley, Captain Mike Jones, and Sgt. Steve Weaver came away victorious with heat-race wins during preliminary race action. Weaver also took home the trophy for most money raised, while the lone female competitor, Capt. Zim Schwartze, representing the Columbia PD came away with best in show and best looking driver. Senior Deputy Officer Jason Conn took home the hard charger award while the Jefferson County team took home the longest distance traveler award. Everyone waited with baited breath as the entire field made their way to the green flag and into turn one. Like a bunch of seasoned pros, the drivers all got through the turns in check and settled into a perfect race rhythm with door-panel-to-door-panel action all the way back through the field. The first half of the race was caution free with exciting racing until the caution flew halfway through the event. Up front, the fans saw an exciting race with Weaver, Mike Jones, Steve Doogs, and Sherriff Joey Kyle all battled hard for the ‘top cop’ award. After a few cautions late in the event things really heated up as Weaver and Kyle’s battle resumed in a furious run to the front with paint trading and bumper tagging while the drivers tried to hold onto their positions. In the end, with the fans on their feet and four competitors nose-to-tail for the win, it was Sgt. Weaver came away with the victory over Jones, Doogs, Kyle, Kyle McIntyre, and Richard Bradley. Battle of the Badges Results Heat One: 1) Officer Richard Bradley-St. Joseph PD, 2) Lt Patrick Hawkins-Jefferson County, 3) Commander Larry Ward, Sedalia PD, 4) Kyle McIntyre-Holt’s Summit PD, 5) Detective/Sgt. Jimmy Patton-Troy PD, 6) Ben Haines-Spingfield FOP, 7) Sgt. Troy Smith-Springfield FOP Heat Two: 1) Capt. Mike Jones-Cameron MO Dept. of Corrections, 2) Sherriff Joey Kyle-Christian County, 3) Steve Doogs-Kansas City FOP, 4) Senior Deputy Officer Jason Conn-Callaway County, 5) Capt Zim Schwartze-Columbia PD, 6) Lt. Brian Ward-Lincoln County, 7) Sgt. Aaron Bolinger-Cole County SD Heat Three: 1) Sgt. Steve Weaver-Jefferson City FOP #19, 2) Bruce Mitchell-Camdenton, 3) Jason Yeager-Morgan County, 4) Sgt. David Ryan-St. Louis County, 5) Patrolman Jason Worthley-Lake Ozark Water Patrol, 6) Detective Anthony Boettigheimer-St. Louis FOP, 7) Travis Stone-Camden County SD Feature Event: 1) 7) Steve Weaver, 2) 5 Mike Jones, 3) 50 Steve Doogs, 4) 49 Joey Kyle, 5) 540 Kyle McIntyre, 6) 3 Richard Bradley, 7) 31 Larry Ward, 8) 296 Jason Yeager, 9) 16 Jason Conn, 10) 1 Patrick Hawkins, 11) 22 Ben Haines, 11) 110 Jimmy Patton, 12) 458 Brian Ward, 14) 624 Bruce Mitchell, 15) 207 Zim Schwartze, 16) 98 Jason Worthley, 17) 13 Aaron Bolinger, 18) 34 David Ryan, 19) 68 Anthony Boettigheimer, 20) 55 Troy Smith, 21) 09 Travis Stone Advanced tickets are now on sale for the two race events during the 2010 Missouri State Fair. The first event takes place on Tuesday, August 17 when the Lucas Oil Sprint Bandits make their first-ever appearance at the storied fairgrounds along with the Mid America Modified Series (MAMS) and ULMA Late Models. In keeping with the wingless-themed night, the MAMS and ULMA competitors will run without their. Racing will once again close out the fair on Sunday, August 22 when the MLRA and NCRA super late models come rolling into town along with the Winged Outlaw Warriors 360 Sprint Cars. Advanced tickets may be purchased by logging onto the official website of the 2010 Missouri State Fair at www.mostatefair.com. Tuesday, Aug. 17. Hot Laps 7 pm / Heat Races 7:30 pm, Adults: $27, Senior (65+) / Military: $25, Kids 6 - 12: $12, Kids 5 & Under: FREE. MLRA / NCRA Late Model Challenge (Midwest Late Model Racing Association / National Championship Racing Association) and WoW 360 Sprints (Winged Outlaw Warriors). Sunday, Aug. 22, Hot Laps 5:30 pm / Heat Races 6 pm, Adults: $18, Senior (65+) / Military: $15, Kids 6 - 12: $8, Kids 5 & Under: FREE. Official Missouri State Fair Speedway Corporate and Business Partners: Aflac, Ditzfield Transfer, W-K Chevrolet, Rick Ball Ford, Subway, Don’s Towing, Greg Smith Ford, Show Me Asphalt, Kiowa Line Builders, Diamond Pet Foods, Mid MO Auto Sales, i-land Internet Service, Pepsi, Midland Sports Cards, Budweiser, Specialty Sports Wear, Advanced Image Systems, Miller Lite, Impact Sign and Lighting, All Star Bail Bonds, Hunt’s Communication w/Dish Network, Missouri Army National Guard, Michael Ross Foundation, Hoosier Tires, Sunoco, KRCG TV 13, Millard Family Chapels, Bodee’s Race Bodies, Bill Sharp’s BBQ, Goody’s Steak Burgers, and South 65 Sonic. |
| Late Models, Modifieds, and Battle of the Badges this Friday, August 6th at MSFS! |
| Late Models, Modifieds and Battle of the Badges at Missouri State Fair Speedway, Friday August 6th! Sam Stoecklin MSFS Public Relations Sedalia, MO August 2, 2010 Time has come for the ‘Historic Half Mile’ that is Missouri State Fair Speedway in Sedalia, Missouri to roar back to life once again for another action-packed night of high speed dirt track racing. This Friday night, August 6 marks the return of the Subway Late Models and W-K Chevrolet Modifieds to the track and in what is sure to be one of the most talked about events of the year, local law enforcement personnel will be on hand for the first-ever ‘Battle of the Badges’ race. Previous feature winners in the late models on the half mile this year include Adrian’s David Turner and Archie’s Matt Johnson. With travelling series racing elsewhere this weekend, the door is wide open for drivers in the Greater Kansas City area and beyond to come away with a big-money victory Friday night and add their name to the stellar list of previous late model winners at the speedway. Others expected to contend include Larry Clawson, Chris Smyser, Bryon Allison, Randy McGraw, Shorty Acker, and Dave Meyer. ULMA drivers will have the opportunity to earn ULMA association points this weekend and the race will serve as one more shot at tuning up their machines in preparation for the ULMA fair week race later in the month. Brett Wood and Jon Binning are ULMA drivers expected to run strong this weekend in preparation for the fair race. Additional drivers that have raced at the speedway this year include Alan Vaughn, Dustin Walker, Bob Cummings, Zach Goulden, and Will Vaught. The late models will race for $2,000 to win this weekend and $150 just to start the main event! In the W-K Chevrolet Modified division all eyes will be on Dustin Boney of Kansas City, MO to see if he shows up to try and continue his dominance of a-mod racing this season. Boney has already been to victory lane at the speedway, including his most recent win in front of a packed grandstand just a few weeks ago. Although Boney will surely be in contention for the win if he makes the haul, there are plenty of additional stand-out drivers up for the challenge including the surprise of the year, Austin Siebert, who has been the most consistent modified runner at the half mile this season. Jason Thompson is another man to watch in the modifieds as is James McMillin, Shad Badder, Rick Beebe, and Aaron Poe. Co-promoter Jason Bodenhamer recently took over wheelman duties for an a-modified team and he will also be gunning for the win this weekend. So far this year, Mark Dotson, Curt Potter, Jimmy Dowell, Buddy Thompson, Rick and Sonny Kimberling, Dave Meyer, Danny Crane, Howard Hall, Daulton Greven, and Kevin Blackburn have also ran strong in the modified ranks. The modifieds race for $1,000 to win and $100 to start the main event this weekend. There are no entry fees or registration fees for any competing car this weekend at the speedway. Note: mention of driver name in press release does not guarantee driver appearance in any competing division. Pit Gates will open at 3 p.m. with a special test & tune session for “Coppers” only beginning at 6 p.m. General admission gates open at 5 p.m. with hot laps at 7 and racing getting underway at 7:30. General admissions for adults is $18, seniors and military w/I.D. $15, kids six to twelve $9, children five and under are free; all pit passes this weekend are $30. Badge wearing law-enforcement personnel may display their badges upon entering the grandstands and save $5 on their admission ticket. The ‘Battle of the Badges’ is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated events of the year for good reason, there are already several teams pre-registered for this event including a range of drivers from St. Louis to Kansas City to St. Joseph, to Springfield and all points in between! Bring the whole family out and enjoy something a little different at the track as well as take in the fantastic action of the late models and modifieds. To enter a car in the race or to obtain general race information visit www.missouristatefairspeedway.com or call (573) 690-0443 or (816) 522-8343. This unique race will feature law enforcement officers from across the state of Missouri battling it out to raise money for the Special Olympics. Each officer will be driving a custom-painted and sponsored Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor contending for bragging rights and the title of Top Cop. Bring the whole family out for a great show and help cheer for your local law enforcement team! The following is a current list of pre-registered law enforcement personnel scheduled to compete in Crown Victoria police interceptor vehicles: AGENCY, DRIVER and CAR # Callaway County, Jason Conn 16 Camden County, Travis Stone 09 / Camdenton, Bruce Mitchell 624 Cameron Corrections, Mike Jones Christian County, Joey Kyle 49 Cole County, Aaron Bolinger 13 Chris Suchanek Columbia, Zim Schwartze 207 Holts Summit, Kyle McIntyre 540 Jefferson County, Patrick Hawkins 1 / Jefferson City, Steve Weaver 7 Mark Edwards Kansas City, Steve Boogs 50 / Kansas City, Dave Rayburn Lincoln County, Brian Ward 458 Morgan County Det. Yeager St. Joseph, Richard Bradley 3 St. Louis County, Dave Ryan 34 St. Louis, Anthony Boettigheimer 68 Springfield, Chris Welsh 22 / Springfield, Greg Wheelen Troy, Jim Patton 110 Water Patrol, Jason Worthley 98 Advanced tickets are now on sale for the two race events during the 2010 Missouri State Fair. The first event takes place on Tuesday, August 17 when the Lucas Oil Sprint Bandits make their first-ever appearance at the storied fairgrounds along with the Mid America Modified Series (MAMS) and ULMA Late Models. In keeping with the wingless-themed night, the MAMS and ULMA competitors will run without their. Racing will once again close out the fair on Sunday, August 22 when the MLRA and NCRA super late models come rolling into town along with the Winged Outlaw Warriors 360 Sprint Cars. Advanced tickets may be purchased by logging onto the official website of the 2010 Missouri State Fair at www.mostatefair.com. Tuesday, Aug. 17. Hot Laps 7 pm / Heat Races 7:30 pm, Adults: $27, Senior (65+) / Military: $25, Kids 6 - 12: $12, Kids 5 & Under: FREE. MLRA / NCRA Late Model Challenge (Midwest Late Model Racing Association / National Championship Racing Association) and WoW 360 Sprints (Winged Outlaw Warriors). Sunday, Aug. 22, Hot Laps 5:30 pm / Heat Races 6 pm, Adults: $18, Senior (65+) / Military: $15, Kids 6 - 12: $8, Kids 5 & Under: FREE. Official Missouri State Fair Speedway Corporate and Business Partners: Aflac, Ditzfield Transfer, W-K Chevrolet, Rick Ball Ford, Subway, Don’s Towing, Greg Smith Ford, Show Me Asphalt, Kiowa Line Builders, Diamond Pet Foods, Mid MO Auto Sales, i-land Internet Service, Pepsi, Midland Sports Cards, Budweiser, Specialty Sports Wear, Advanced Image Systems, Miller Lite, Impact Sign and Lighting, All Star Bail Bonds, Hunt’s Communication w/Dish Network, Missouri Army National Guard, Michael Ross Foundation, Hoosier Tires, Sunoco, KRCG TV 13, Millard Family Chapels, Bodee’s Race Bodies, Bill Sharp’s BBQ, Goody’s Steak Burgers, and South 65 Sonic. |
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| $2,000 to win Late Models / $1,000 to win Modifies / Battle of the Badges! |
| The countdown is on to the Battle of the Badges Law Enforcement Race as well as the Subway Late Models and W-K Chevrolet Modifieds competing on the Historic Half Mile, Friday August 6th! |
| Remaining Schedule |
| Friday, August 6: “Battle of the Badges" Law Enforcement Race featuring law enforcement officers from across the state of MO battling it out to raise money for the Special Olympics. Each officer will be driving a custom painted and sponsored Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor. Race night features the Subway Late Models and W-K Chevrolet Modifieds. Gates open at 3 p.m., Test & Tune for badge competitors only begins at 6 p.m., hot laps 7, racing 7:30. Law Enforcement Appreciation Night, show your badge and save $5 off admission! Tuesday, August 17: Lucas Oil Sprint Bandits, MAMS Modifieds, and ULMA Late Models going topless! Stay tuned to the MSFS Website for more details! (MO State Fair Week Race #1). Tickets on sale now! Sunday, August 22: MLRA/NCRA Late Models plus WoW 360 Sprints! Stay tuned to MissouriStateFairSpeedway.com for more details. (MO State Fair Week Race #2). Tickets on sale now! MAMS=Mid America Modified Series, MLRA=Midwest Latemodel Racing Association, NCRA=National Championship Racing Association, ULMA=United Late Model Association, WoW=Winged Outlaw Warriors. On the web at www.missouristatefairspeedway.com or call the track phone line at 660-827-0198. |
| Upcoming Events, Tickets on Sale Now! |
| The next event at the Missouri State Fair Speedway takes place on Friday, August 6th for the first-ever “Battle of the Badges” event, benefiting the Missouri Special Olympics. The race night features the Subway Late Models and W-K Chevrolet Modifieds in a full night of racing, highlighted by local law enforcement members battling it out in custom painted and sponsored Crown Victoria Police Interceptor race cars to raise money for Special Olympics. The officers will also be competing for bragging rights and the title of “Top Cop” during the action. This event will surely be one for the entire family with lots of entertainment and giveaways as well as the best late model and modified drivers in the Midwest battling for the win at the speedway. General admission for this night is $18, seniors and military $15, kids six to twelve years $9, five and under are free. Law enforcement members may show their badge at the admission area and save $5 on their ticket. To enter your local law enforcement into the event or for general information visit www.missouristatefairspeedway.com for rules or call 573-690-0443 or 816-522-8343. Gates will open at 3 p.m. with a test and tune session for the coppers at 6 p.m. Racing begins at 7:30 for the W-K Chevrolet Modifieds and Subway Late Models. For ULMA competitors, this will count as a ULMA points-awarding event. Advanced tickets are now on sale for the two Pepsi Grandstand events to be held during the 2010 Missouri State Fair. The first event takes place on Tuesday, August 17 as the Lucas Oil Sprint Bandits make their first-ever appearance at the storied fairgrounds along with the Mid America Modified Series (MAMS) and ULMA Late Models. In keeping with the wingless-themed night, the MAMS and ULMA competitors will run without their roofs in an exciting battle to the finish. Racing action will once again close out the fair on Sunday, August 22 when the MLRA and NCRA super late models come rolling into town along with the Winged Outlaw Warriors 360 Sprint Cars. Advanced tickets may be purchased by logging onto the official website of the 2010 Missouri State Fair at www.mostatefair.com. Lucas Oil Non-Winged Sprint Bandits, MAMS (Mid-America Modified Series), and ULMA (United Late Model Association). Tuesday, Aug. 17. Hot Laps 7 pm / Heat Races 7:30 pm, Adults: $27, Senior (65+) / Military: $25, Kids 6 - 12: $12, Kids 5 & Under: FREE. MLRA / NCRA Late Model Challenge (Midwest Late Model Racing Association / National Championship Racing Association) and WoW 360 Sprints (Winged Outlaw Warriors). Sunday, Aug. 22, Hot Laps 5:30 pm / Heat Races 6 pm, Adults: $18, Senior (65+) / Military: $15, Kids 6 - 12: $8, Kids 5 & Under: FREE. |
Upcoming Events
Season Standings
360 SPRINTS
1. Jonathan Cornell - 625
2. Mike Trent - 573
3. Rusty Potter - 568
1. Jonathan Cornell - 625
2. Mike Trent - 573
3. Rusty Potter - 568
LATE MODELS
1. David Turner - 475
2. Chris Smyser - 446
3. Larry Clawson - 435
1. David Turner - 475
2. Chris Smyser - 446
3. Larry Clawson - 435
MODIFIEDS
1. Austin Siebert - 575
2. Jason Thompson - 542
3. Curt Potter - 515
1. Austin Siebert - 575
2. Jason Thompson - 542
3. Curt Potter - 515
RACING EVENTS OUTLINE/ORDER
Weekly Event Night: Unless a special event is added on other nights, all events will be contested on Friday nights as scheduled throughout the season. (Schedule subject to change).
Start Times:
Pits Open - 4:30 PM
Grandstand Gates - 5:00 PM
Drivers meeting - 6:30 PM
Track packing - 6:45 PM
Hot Laps - 7:00 PM
First Heat Race - 7:30 PM.
Pits Open - 4:30 PM
Grandstand Gates - 5:00 PM
Drivers meeting - 6:30 PM
Track packing - 6:45 PM
Hot Laps - 7:00 PM
First Heat Race - 7:30 PM.
