September 16th marked the final points night for open wheel racing at Valley Speedway,and night one of the Weld Family Memorial race weekend. Four classes were on hand for the nights event. Heat races set up the lineups for the feature events.

The first feature to hit the track was the Midwest Mod Lite division. Leading the field to the green was Jeff Raffurty and to his outside Greg Nellis. Near the halfway point of the race rain began to fall for a short time and the race was stopped. Once the rain stopped the track was shining and it looked like the night may be a wash. It looked like a tall feat to get the track back in shape to finish out the night. That’s when the super heroes in the Midwest Mod LIte division sprung into action. The drivers divided into two groups and began to pack the track in. After several laps the track came back into shape and the Midwest Mod Lite division emerged as a winner by saving the night! The Mod Lites started back up and finished out their feature with Dillon Raffurty taking the win followed by Nellis, Jeff Raffurty , David Raffurty and Bonnel.

Midwest Mod Lites – Feature
Finish Start Car Driver Hometown
1 6 46 Dillion Raffurty Independence , Mo
2 2 4 Greg Nellis Valley Falls, Ks
3 1 1S Jeff Raffurty Hallsville , Mo
4 3 64 David Raffurty Kansas City, Mo
5 8 23 Denver Bonnel Valley Falls, Ks
6 10 3J Chris Spies Raymore , Mo
7 7 41 Michael Raffurty Independence , Mo
8 9 8 Kelly Bergstrom –
9 4 98 Justin Raffurty Hallsville , Mo
10 5 36 Travis Alexander Tonganoxie , Ks
11 14 73 Jeff Ralston Shawnee , Ks
12 12 88 John Sharp Ottawa , Ks
13 13 75S Stephen Spies Belton , Mo
14 11 14N Eddie Neal –

Up second was the 600cc micro class. Tyler Nelson and Dan Johnson led the field to the green. Dan Johnson was able to get out front, however was kept in check by Clancy and Nelson. In the end Dan Johnson would take the win followed by Clancy and Nelson.

600cc Micro Sprints – Feature
Finish Start Car Driver Hometown
1 2 21J Dan Johnson Kansas City, Mo
2 3 48D Steve Clancy Odessa , Mo
3 1 88 Tyler Nelson Olathe , Ks
4 4 87 David Hartman Trimble , Mo
5 5 4 Brendon Clark St Joseph, Mo
6 6 48E Jacob Ebert Oak Grove, Mo
7 7 21T Trevor Johnson Kansas City, Mo
8 8 9L John Lowe Liberty , Mo

The third feature of the night was the Lightning Sprint division. On the pole was Merril Lamb, with Mark Billings to his outside. Billings was able to get out to the lead, and ran his strongest race of the year. Bobby Layne was able to make it up to the second position, however was unable to take the lead from Billings. In the end Billings would take the win followed by Bobby Layne and Gilbert.

MLS – Feature
Finish Start Car Driver Hometown
1 2 51K Mark K Billings Kansas City, Mo
2 4 01 Bobby Layne Kansas City, Mo
3 8 83G Matthew Gilbert Merriam , Ks
4 3 0 Richard Layne Kansas City, Mo
5 13 5 Rick Murcko Iola , Ks
6 7 85B Ken Billings Kansas City, Mo
7 9 Z8 Zach Morehead Blue Springs, Mo
8 12 9T Kevin Thomas –
9 5 71 Tony Layne Kansas City, Mo
10 11 9 Tony Hudlin Yates Center, Ks
11 10 12 John Lane Kansas City, Mo
12 1 15 Merril Lamb Iola , Ks
13 6 M16 Barry Lamb Moran , Ks
14 14 9S Chris Schofield Raymore , Mo

The final feature of the night was the Sprint car division. Leading the pack to the line was Walker on the pole, with Moore to his outside. As the race progressed Black was able to work his way up to the second spot behind Walker, who was setting a blistering pace. Black was able to match Walker’s pace and before long both cars were locked in one of the best battles of the year, with lap times for non wing racing in the 13 second range (that’s fast for nonwing). Black was able to reach Walker and was able to make the pass. Walker kept Black in check for the remainder of the race as they carved through lapped traffic. Black took the win followed by Walker, Moore, Helm and Frank Brown. Brown would take the season crown for the year end points standings.

Valley Sprints – Feature
Finish Start Car Driver Hometown
1 4 7JR Jd Black Grain Valley, Mo
2 1 18W Chris Walker Oak Grove, Mo
3 2 51 Mitchell Moore Edgerton , Ks
4 8 12 John Helm Kearney , Mo
5 6 43 Frank Brown Marshall , Mo
6 5 9 Casey Baker Lone Jack, Mo
7 13 60 Kip Hughes Enid , Ok
8 12 2 Zach Clark Olathe , Ks
9 10 09 Joshua Stephens Buckner , Mo
10 19 1KX Aaron Kuhn Independence , Mo
11 15 9C Tony Crank Sedalia , Mo
12 18 94 Brian Braden Kansas City, Mo
13 17 60N Bill Nolker Lawson , Mo
14 3 51Z Doug Martens Ward , Sd
15 7 02 Tanner Mullens Wichita , Ks
16 20 55X Greg Clemons Belton , Mo
17 9 88 Chad Tye Independence , Mo
18 11 0A Alex Schriever Sioux Falls, Sd
19 14 11X Andy Helm Kearney , Mo
20 16 38 Cody Baker Lone Jack, Mo
21 21 22C Trent Austin Kansas City,

Saturday September 17th 2011 marked the second night of the Weld Family Memorial weekend. The second night once again brought out several top drivers from the area. The night started off with exciting heat race action. After intermission the night kicked off with the first feature of the night, the Amod B feature. The top six cars advanced to the A feature. Top six included Westerhold, Schafman, Benedict, Hoover, King and Eaton.
The first A feature of the night saw the Dirt Demon division take the track. Leading the field to the green was Danny Anders and the 1J of Jessica Lane. Anders would build a comfortable lead but during the closing laps once again Jason Smith would find another gear and fight his way from the back of the pack to the front. When the checkers flew Smith would take the win followed by Anders and Nolker.

Dirt Demons – Feature
Finish Start Car Driver Hometown
1 10 11 Jason Smith Independence , Mo
2 1 15 Danny Anders Kansas City, Mo
3 9 99M Skyler Nolker Richmond , Mo
4 11 27 Whit Boughan Lone Jack, Mo
5 6 14 Tyler Smith Independence , Mo
6 2 1J Jessica Lane Grandview , Mo
7 4 4 Jim Witt Grandview , Mo
8 3 73 Bobby Grove Blue Springs, Mo
9 5 23 Jason Deoliviera Oak Grove, Mo
10 8 75 Kody Brown –
11 7 17 Sean Morrison Grain Valley, Mo

The second feature of the night was the always exciting Bmod feature. The veteran Gene Claxton and the Young Gun Jacob Ebert would lead the pack to the green. Ebert would lead early , however as the race progressed lapped cars would play a factor. Mr. Consistent and cool Brad Smith would pick his lines on the track and find his way to the lead. Smith would build and advantage out front but the pack behind his was waiting for the slightest mistake. When the checkers came out Smith would take the win followed by Claxton who drove a smart and consistent race. Third went to the hard charger to the night, Brian Montgomery, who found himself in the back of the pack after a early race mishap, but drove the wheels off the car to finish third. Fourth went to Ebert , who got tangled with a lapped car on the closing laps, but made a terrific save to finish strong. Scotty Martin rounded out the top five.

B-Mods – Feature
Finish Start Car Driver Hometown
1 4 99 Brad Smith Belton , Mo
2 1 42 Gene Claxton Kansas City, Ks
3 12 33 Bryan Montgomery Bates City, Mo
4 2 94 Jacob Ebert Oak Grove, Mo
5 3 75X Scotty Martin Independence , Mo
6 6 28S Shawn Burns Overland Park, Ks
7 5 21 Chris Martin Lee’s Summit, Mo
8 11 14 Bobby Russ Wood Rayville , Mo
9 19 19 Mark Evinger Bates City, Mo
10 9 66X Chris Giles Independence , Mo
11 22 16 Josh Reisdorph Bates City, Mo
12 17 22B Allen Bush Odessa , Mo
13 13 1D Dj Demotte Bonner Springs, Ks
14 15 03X Jimmy Smith –
15 18 10 Bradley Montgomery Bates City, Mo
16 14 OK Jeff Mcnew Blue Springs, Mo
17 20 F86 Jim Nolker Richmond , Mo
18 10 17 Dean Galvan Bonner Springs, Ks
19 8 26 Steve Gearhart Buckner , Mo
20 16 75 Gunner Martin Blue Springs, Mo
21 7 03 Chris Brockway Warrensburg , Mo
22 21 27 Brian Wilson Lee’s Summit, Mo
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Up third was the street stock division. Hot rod Brian Ziegler and the veteran of the Valley Larry McCrackin would lead the field to the green. Ziegler would lead the first lap and would not look back, which was a good thing for him as cautions plagued the field. Ruff who drove a strong race was able to take a strong second place finish. Ruff almost took the win last week, but dropped out with a mechanical failure. Third went to Joey Stephens, who has had a break out year in the street stock class. Fourth went to crowd favorite Jerry Schmidt. Rounding out the top five was Spencer Stephens. When the checkers flew Ward came across the finish every which way but straight and McCrackin came across on his top. Both drivers were okay, and McCrackin drove back to the pits!

Street Stocks – Feature
Finish Start Car Driver Hometown
1 1 65 Brian Ziegler Bates City, Mo
2 3 X15 Bobby Ruff Belton , Mo
3 10 38S Joey Stephens Buckner , Mo
4 4 11X Jerry Schmidt Independence , Mo
5 5 09JR Spencer Stephens Buckner , Mo
6 12 74 Herb Dannar Holden , Mo
7 6 19 Jay Barnes Kearney , Mo
8 11 85 Bret Cox Warrensburg , Mo
9 13 12X Mike Doney Independence , Mo
10 21 38J Joshua Hill Kansas City, Mo
11 8 70 Gary Wise Blue Springs, Mo
12 2 44 Larry Mccrackin Smithville , Mo
13 7 10W Anthony Ward Independence , Mo
14 17 29 Travis Sell –
15 14 49SR John Brooks Warrensburg , Mo
16 15 26 Anthony Whitham Kansas City, Mo
17 16 12 Angie Bryant Kansas City, Ks
18 9 33 Jeremy Curless Grain Valley, Mo
19 18 17X Kyle Hayes Blue Springs, Mo
20 19 14P Josh Paul Grain Valley, Mo
21 20 9X Darren Shore Oak Grove, Mo

The final feature of the night to close out the successful Weld Family Memorial weekend was the Amod feature. Lightning started to light up the sky as the amod went out to light up the Valley Speedway. Leading the field to the green was The King Of Lakeside Karrick on the pole with the King of the Valley Setzer to his outside. Early in the race Setzer was able to get into the lead, with a freight train of cars to his rear. Cars were running two and three wide and racing was close throughout the field. Near the halfway point of the race the caution flew for a wreck in turn four, which took out multiple drivers who were in the hunt for the top spot, which included Lyle, Bray, and Benedict. When the dust settled Setzer would take the win followed by, Karrick, Marrant, Richards and Scotty Martin.

A-Mods – Feature
Finish Start Car Driver Hometown
1 2 51 Tim Setzer Archie , Mo
2 1 1K Tim Karrick Basehor , Ks
3 11 70 Aaron Marrant Orrick , Mo
4 8 4J Jake Richards Kansas City, Ks
5 13 75 Scotty Martin Independence , Mo
6 5 02T Tanner Mullens Wichita , Ks
7 17 32P Nick Pence Raymore , Mo
8 15 02 Jeremy Johnson Oak Grove, Mo
9 20 34 Mark Schafman Edwardsville , Ks
10 24 24JR Jimmy Eaton Bates City, Mo
11 16 K15 Kevin Rogers Raymore , Mo
12 22 21H Billy Hoover –
13 7 34A Jason Bodenhammer Centerview , Mo
14 3 296 Chad Lyle Oak Grove, Mo
15 9 68W Dean Wille Warrensburg , Mo
16 6 19K Eddie Bray Jr Archie , Mo
17 21 86 Buddy Benedict Independence , Mo
18 10 22 Curt Rackers Holts Summit, Mo
19 4 4 Josh Poe Drexel , Mo
20 18 8M Mark Hoover Maryville , Mo
21 14 1B Kaleb Bray Archie , Mo
22 12 171 Donnie Dannar Oak Grove, Mo
23 19 86K Kyle Westerhold Blue Springs, Mo
24 23 5X Ralph King Marshall , Mo

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