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Kids Will Ride in Race Cars Saturday Night at I-44

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Lebanon-I-44-SpeedwayKids Ride in Race Cars in between Tight Points Battles at I-44

Lebanon, Mo / May 21, 2014 –
After a highly successful Mercy Masters of the Pro’s 144 event last weekend, The 2014 Monster Energy Chase for The Championship picks back-up Saturday Night at the “High-Banks” of the Lebanon I-44 Speedway as all 5 of the NASCAR Whelen All-American Series classes competing in track and State point chases as it is Budweiser Night at the Races.

A special “Kids Ride in a Race Car” program will take place at intermission for those 10 and under. This is always something special to look forward to as they will be given 1 lap around the “High-Banks” in an actual race car. Normally the Keyser Manufacturing Road Warriors and Coca-Cola Chargers get the honor of doing this as drivers get as big a thrill during the ride as the kids do.

The O’Reilly Auto Parts Pro Late Models will be looking for their 4th different feature winner in as many races as current point leader, 15 year old Kaleb Allison heads a very tight field including previous winner “The Stoutland Rocket” Little JC Newell. The current NASCAR Missouri State Point leader Austin “Grasshopper” Fullerton of Chelsea, Oklahoma along with this week’s runner-up in points, Kyle Donahue of Wildwood, MO and Brennon Willard of Lebanon are all in the top five. Quincy ILL. hard charger Jake Griffin, Springfield’s Jimmy Vanzandt and veteran drivers Jim Reaves and Steve Holt Of Strafford will be after their first wins of the season as well. Kevin Donahue of Wildwood, MO along with Joe Ross from Kansas City, Terry Limberopoulos from Cuba, MO, Josh Woody from Lacquay, MO and a host of others as a large field is expected. Also returning is Payton Lucas from Fair Grove, MO with repairs completed after his wild ride on his roof down the front stretch on opening night. Opening night winner Allison leads the track standing with a 12 point advantage over Kyle Donahue who competes in his rookie year and 14 points over Fullerton.

Budweiser Modified and most recent winner Stephen Counterman heads another talented field of drivers as 4 different winners in 4 features have highlighted the Ground Pounders of the Ozarks. Counterman, David Bates, Tim Swearengin, and Ricky Icenhower have all visited victory lane so far with Counterman leading the point standings over Lebanon’s Chris Johnson by 29 points and Veteran Terry Taylor by 38 with a lot of racing still yet this season while Richard Lewis and Tim Swearengin complete the top 5.
The Monster Energy Sportsman are back in action this week with Nixa’s Toby Harden the new point leader after stopping Paul Jepson’s 2 race win streak. The 6 point advantage keeps things interesting while veteran JC Newell completes the top 3 and is close to visiting the winners circle while the class is expecting a couple of new drivers this week.

The Keyser Manufacturing Road Warriors have had 2 different winners out of 3 features so far. Neosho’s Geoff Ledford was the most recent winner while also taking the win on opening night. Exeter’s Carl Harlow sets on top of the standings with a 45 point lead over Fair Grove’s Les Mallard. Harlow has been at the front of the pack each night keeping the tough field honest as the class keeps getting closer each race night in competition. Cassville’s Mike Funcannon is close to getting a feature win as he sets 3rd in the standings while Ledford holds 4th with Lebanon drivers Tony Johnson and Mike Juergensen completing the top 6.

Becoming a very popular class, the entry level Coca-Cola Chargers have seen plenty of great racing throughout the pack as 2 names have been taking home the trophy. Current point leader Jordan Nesbitt of Lebanon had his 2 race winning streak broke last Saturday night as opening night winner Jason Walls of St. James grabbed the checkered. Each of those drivers have 2 wins a piece and only 11 points separate the duo as 18 year old lady driver Lauren Buhr of Neosho is only 58 behind the leaders as Rolla’s Ben White and defending NASCAR Track Champion Jimmy Poindexter complete the top 5 with 3 wide excitement seems to be almost mandatory in each feature for this class.

Gates will open at 5PM for both the Budweiser “Wildside” Tier Parking area where the family can grill and chill out while enjoying the action right below them as the Monster Energy Grandstands and Budweiser Party Deck also open at 5PM with Racing to start at 6:30. The Grandstands also feature special seating where fans can stretch their legs in lawn chairs they bring from home while the Fan Deck offers specials all evening long and a self-service concession stand awaits the family always loaded with fresh food.

For more information visit the website at WWW.I44Speedway.Net and be sure to become a follower of the Lebanon I-44 Speedway Facebook page for up to date information

Current Lebanon I-44 Speedway NASCAR Point Standings

O’Reilly Auto Parts Late Models
Kaleb Allison-Mexico 336
Kyle Donahue-Wildwood 324
Austin Fullerton-Chelsea, Okla. 322
Brennon Willard-Lebanon 277
JC (James) Newell-Stoutland 270
Jim Reaves-Strafford 266
Jimmy Vanzandt-Springfield 254
Steve Holt-Strafford 254
Austin Johnson-Inola, Okla. 247
Terry Limberopoulos-Cuba 218

Budweiser Modifieds
Stephen Counterman-Fair Grove 442
Christopher Johnson-Lebanon 413
Terry Taylor-Fair Grove 404
Richard Lewis-Willard 385
Tim Swearengin-Springfield 363
David Bates-Fair Grove 319
Ricky Icenhower-Fair Grove 308
Mark Riddle-Springfield 261
Brian Lewis-Willard 248
Christopher Kerperien-Lebanon 238

Monster Energy Sportsman
Toby Harden-Nixa 362
Paul Jepsen-Rolla 356
James Newell-Decaturville 317
Jake Piel-Webster Grove 203
Jimmy (James) Fohn-Eldrige 166
Justin Blake-Lebanon 98
Keith Buckley-Farmington 94
Daron Fuqua-Mayetta, Kansas 92

Keyser Manufacturing Road Warriors
Carl Harlow-Exeter 358
Les Mallard-Fair Grove 313
Mike Funcannon-Cassville 287
Geoffrey Ledford-Neosho 250
Tony Johnson-Lebanon 248
Michael Juergensen-Lebanon 239

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About Lebanon I-44 Speedway

Lebanon I-44 Speedway is Missouri’s only NASCAR facility and weekly Asphalt Racing Oval settled nearly 300 miles from any other and proudly flies the NASCAR Whelen All American Series banner. Located in Lebanon, Missouri, along Interstate 44 on Route 66 adds easy access from any direction. Just about 45 minutes to the East of Springfield, Missouri on I-44 and just 2 hours West of St. Louis on I-44 as well as just 30 minutes south of Lake of the Ozarks.

Lebanon I-44 Speedway has a history of producing great racecar drivers, and some of the biggest stars in American motorsports honed their skills on our tracks high banked 3/8-mile asphalt oval. Legends such as the great Larry Phillips, the only 5-time national champion in NASCAR’s weekly racing series, along with NASCAR stars like Mike Wallace, Jamie McMurray, Carl Edwards, Tony Stewart and the late Tony Roper have either won races or even track championships over the years.

Lebanon I-44 Speedway has perhaps the smoothest racing surface of any weekly racing facility in the nation along with new aluminum backed Monster Energy Grandstand seating, Budweiser “Wild Side” tier parking that you can pull up in your car or tailgate in your pickup and enjoy all of the racing from a great view, the beautiful VIP Suites in the middle of the front stretch and entering turn one is the newest addition, the Budweiser Fan Deck.

Lebanon I-44 Speedway runs many special events throughout the race season as well as an exciting NASCAR weekly show that consists of Pro Late Models, Modifieds, Sportsman, Road Warriors and the Chargers with special appearances by the United States Super Truck Series, Pro National Baby Grand Cars, NASCAR racing special events and various Concerts.

For more information visit the website at www.i44speedway.net and be sure to visit and like the ever growing Facebook page and follow us on Twitter for updated information as drivers from Missouri, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Kansas and Illinois compete each Saturday Night.

2014 Lebanon I-44 Speedway Official Partners:
NASCAR – National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing
Big Surf Water Park – Preferred Amusement Park
Budweiser – Official Beer
Caddy Shack Golf Cars – Official Golf Cars
Hampton Inn / Lebanon – Preferred Hotel
Holiday Inn Express / Lebanon – Preferred Hotel
Hoosier Tire – Official Race Tire
K&N Engineering – Preferred Performance Filter
Lindsay Auto Group – Official NASCAR Pace Vehicle
Mercy – Official Health Care Provider
Missouri Eagle – Official Beer, Energy Drink & Tea Supplier
Monster Energy – Official Energy Drink
O’Reilly Auto Parts – Preferred Auto Parts Store
Ozarks Coca-Cola Dr. Pepper – Official Supplier: Soft Drinks, Water, Sports Drinks
Peace Tea – Official Tea
Racing Electronics – Official Communications Supplier
Safety-Kleen – Preferred Environmental Services Company
Sportsland Accessories – Preferred Truck Accessories
Springfield Yamaha – Official UTV & ATV Supplier
Sunoco – Official Racing Fuel
Super 8 / Lebanon – Preferred Hotel

2014 Lebanon I-44 Speedway Supporting Partners:
Auto Body Supply, Auto Meter, Commerce Bank, Cometic Gaskets, Dickey’s Barbecue, Emerson Climate Technologies, ESPN Radio, E-Z Disposal, Graven Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, Headley’s Value Tire Center, Helton’s Home Furnishings, Heritage Bank, Independent Stave Inc., JEGS, KZNN Superstation, Lebanon Ready Mix, Liberty Tire, McGunegill Engine Performance, Missouri Tool & Automation, Owens Sandblasting, Ozarks Harley Davidson, Regional Radio – KJEL, Reliable Toyota, Rock Auto, Royal Purple, Shadel’s Colonial Chapel, Sherwin Williams, Show Me Guns, Sprint, Starnes Auto, Totally You, Toyota Motorsports, Unilever, United Insurors, Waffle House, Whelen Engineering, Willard Asphalt, Z102.3 Radio, 107.9 The Coyote

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