By Sam Stoecklin
CMS Announcer/PR
May 13, 2009
(Warrensburg, MO) This Saturday night at Earl and Susan Walls' Central Missouri Speedway (CMS) is Armed Forces Appreciation race night. CMS always has discounted prices for its military I.D. card holders at $8 for general admission. Veterans past and present will be publicly recognized for their service prior to the start of the races. The Walls also announce for the remainder of the year that fans who are permanently confined to wheelchairs will receive free admission into the grandstands. In addition, the track will also work with groups from various care centers, nursing homes, or children's rehabilitation centers for group-type admissions into the races. Interested care centers wishing to bring a group are asked to make an appointment for race nights by calling the Walls directly at (660) 747-2166 or (816) 229-1338, no calls after 9 p.m. please.
Beginning this weekend, ULMA Late Models return to CMS for weekly competition for the remainder of the race season, ULMA cars were originally scheduled to compete only during the special-event weekends centered on the summer holiday weekends. Recent changes with ULMA led to the decision to sanction weekly races at CMS for the rest of the season. This weekend also marks the deadline in which modified drivers must have their car's frame rails and shocks in compliance with the speedway's modified rules. Drivers are encouraged to access the track Web site for rules clarification.
Speaking of special-event weekends, the first of three specials takes place Memorial Day weekend with a two-night racing program. Things get underway on Friday, May 22nd with a $1,500-to-win Street Stock special event along with night one for modified drivers to race their way into the following night's $3,000-to-win race. Then, on Saturday, May 23rd, modified drivers will once again participate in a full night of action to complete the final 12 starting positions for the grand finale $3,000-to-win race. A total of 24 modifieds will start the 40-lap main event, which will closes out weekend events. B-Modifieds and ULMA Late Models will also race on Saturday.
It is not too late to purchase specially priced tickets and race entries for the Memorial Day weekend races. Fans in the stands and competing street stock and modified drivers can save on admission to the races and entry fees for the race weekend by logging onto www.centralmissourispeedway.net and accessing the entry form. Simply print the form out and bring the completed form and payment to the track this Saturday, May 16th in order to receive special. Same night admission and race entries are available at check-in on May 22nd and 23rd, drivers do not have to be pre-registered but those who pre-enter will save $50! Two lodging facilities in Warrensburg, both business partners of the track, are offering discounted rates for out-of-town travelers attending the races. Just call Comfort Inn Warrensburg Station at (800) 221-2222 or University Inn at (660) 747-5125 for additional information and special rate details, be sure to mention you are coming in for the special race weekend at CMS!
Heading into this weekend there are some outstanding battles taking shape in each division for the point's championship. In the modified division Tim Karrick of Basehor, Kansas finds himself on top of the standings with Aaron Marrant of Orrick, Missouri close behind in second place. A pair of Oak Grove, Missouri drivers head up the B-Modified standings with second-year driver Jacob Ebert leading Bryan Montgomery. Chad Eickleberry of Warrensburg, Missouri heads the Street Stock field just ahead of Independence, Missouri driver Brian Johnson. Full driver's rosters, results, and standings are located on the track's Web site.
CMS is located approximately 4 miles north of Warrensburg from the junction of Highways 50 and 13 or coming from the I-70 area, exit at the Higginsville exit and travel south on Highway 13 for about 14 miles, the track is on the left. There is plenty of parking on either side of the speedway and there are two grandstands for the fans; the back straightaway stands are alcohol-free for the enjoyment of families attending the races. Pit gates open at 4:30, spectator gates open at 5, hot laps start at 7, and heat-race action begins at 7:30. Adult general admission is $10. Senior citizens, college students with student I.D., and military with military I.D. $8, kids six to twelve years of age are $6 and children five and under are free. For more information call the Track Report line at (660) 747-2166 or visit the track's official Web site. We look forward to seeing our great fans and drivers again this Saturday night, May 16th!
Point Standings as of May 9, 2009
Modifieds
POSITION No. DRIVER'S NAME & HOMETOWN POINTS
1 1k- Tim Karrick, Basehor KS 312
2 70- Aaron Marrant, Orrick 308
3 8m- James McMillin, Warrensburg 306
4 00- Jim Moody, Odessa 304
tie 9- Dave Meyer, Concordia 304
6 68- Dean Wille, Warrensburg 288
7 20- Jason Thompson, Concordia 282
8 03- Richard Layne, Kansas City 232
9 99w- Dennis Walrath, Clinton 204
10 23- Steve Twenter, Sedalia 202
tie 35- Tyler Dowell, Boonville 202
B-Modifieds
POSITION No. DRIVER'S NAME & HOMETOWN POINTS
1 94- Jacob Ebert, Oak Grove 318
2 33- Bryan Montgomery, Oak Grove 304
3 03- Chris Brockway, Warrensburg 296
tie 36- Michael King, Orrick 296
5 66- Ethan Isaacs, Bonner Springs KS 294
6 65- Brian Ziegler, Bates City 286
7 6- Lucas Isaacs, Bonner Springs KS 278
8 44g- Randy Grimmett, Lathrop 274
9 4- A.J. Tice, Kansas City KS 268
10 67- Sonny Grace, Higginsville 262
Street Stocks
POSITION No. DRIVER'S NAME & HOMETOWN POINTS
1 09- Chad Eickleberry, Warrensburg 326
2 97K- Brian Johnson, Independence 320
3 01- Michael Mullins, Kingsville 314
4 427- Nic Bennett, Oak Grove 304
5 9s- Roger Stone, Kansas City 288
6 94- John Ebert, Bates City 280
7 94ss- Stacy Scherer, Blue Springs 272
8 pms1- Tammy Korff, Fulton 176
tie 12x- Danny White, Orrick 176
10 74- Herb Dannar, Holden 118
Schedule at a Glance
MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND SPECIAL (Rain Date: Sunday, May 24th)
May 22 (Fri) CMS Street Stocks $1,500 to win! Modifieds will qualify for Saturday
(Friday Night Racing Presented by Hooter's of Independence)
May 23 (Sat) CMS ‘Mighty’ Modified $3,000 to win feature event. Also running ULMA Late Models and
B-Modifieds
May 30 L J S Graphics Race Night
June 6 Regular race night
June 13 Regular race night
June 20 Comfort Inn Warrensburg Station Race Night
June 27 98.5 FM The Bar Radio Race Night
ANNUAL TOM WILSON MEMORIAL BBQ BOWL MODIFIED EXTRAVAGANZA
Entire Race Weekend presented by RSC Equipment Rental of Warrensburg! (Rain Date: Sun. July 5th)
July 3 (Fri) CMS B-Modifieds $1,500 to win plus ‘Mighty’ Modifieds will qualify for Saturday starting positions.
July 4 (Sat)
Plus a full Fireworks
Display! CMS - TOM WILSON MODIFIED BAR-B-Q BOWL $5,000 to win ‘Mighty’ Modified feature event. Also running ULMA Late Models and Street Stocks.
CMS Announcer/PR
May 13, 2009
(Warrensburg, MO) This Saturday night at Earl and Susan Walls' Central Missouri Speedway (CMS) is Armed Forces Appreciation race night. CMS always has discounted prices for its military I.D. card holders at $8 for general admission. Veterans past and present will be publicly recognized for their service prior to the start of the races. The Walls also announce for the remainder of the year that fans who are permanently confined to wheelchairs will receive free admission into the grandstands. In addition, the track will also work with groups from various care centers, nursing homes, or children's rehabilitation centers for group-type admissions into the races. Interested care centers wishing to bring a group are asked to make an appointment for race nights by calling the Walls directly at (660) 747-2166 or (816) 229-1338, no calls after 9 p.m. please.
Beginning this weekend, ULMA Late Models return to CMS for weekly competition for the remainder of the race season, ULMA cars were originally scheduled to compete only during the special-event weekends centered on the summer holiday weekends. Recent changes with ULMA led to the decision to sanction weekly races at CMS for the rest of the season. This weekend also marks the deadline in which modified drivers must have their car's frame rails and shocks in compliance with the speedway's modified rules. Drivers are encouraged to access the track Web site for rules clarification.
Speaking of special-event weekends, the first of three specials takes place Memorial Day weekend with a two-night racing program. Things get underway on Friday, May 22nd with a $1,500-to-win Street Stock special event along with night one for modified drivers to race their way into the following night's $3,000-to-win race. Then, on Saturday, May 23rd, modified drivers will once again participate in a full night of action to complete the final 12 starting positions for the grand finale $3,000-to-win race. A total of 24 modifieds will start the 40-lap main event, which will closes out weekend events. B-Modifieds and ULMA Late Models will also race on Saturday.
It is not too late to purchase specially priced tickets and race entries for the Memorial Day weekend races. Fans in the stands and competing street stock and modified drivers can save on admission to the races and entry fees for the race weekend by logging onto www.centralmissourispeedway.net and accessing the entry form. Simply print the form out and bring the completed form and payment to the track this Saturday, May 16th in order to receive special. Same night admission and race entries are available at check-in on May 22nd and 23rd, drivers do not have to be pre-registered but those who pre-enter will save $50! Two lodging facilities in Warrensburg, both business partners of the track, are offering discounted rates for out-of-town travelers attending the races. Just call Comfort Inn Warrensburg Station at (800) 221-2222 or University Inn at (660) 747-5125 for additional information and special rate details, be sure to mention you are coming in for the special race weekend at CMS!
Heading into this weekend there are some outstanding battles taking shape in each division for the point's championship. In the modified division Tim Karrick of Basehor, Kansas finds himself on top of the standings with Aaron Marrant of Orrick, Missouri close behind in second place. A pair of Oak Grove, Missouri drivers head up the B-Modified standings with second-year driver Jacob Ebert leading Bryan Montgomery. Chad Eickleberry of Warrensburg, Missouri heads the Street Stock field just ahead of Independence, Missouri driver Brian Johnson. Full driver's rosters, results, and standings are located on the track's Web site.
CMS is located approximately 4 miles north of Warrensburg from the junction of Highways 50 and 13 or coming from the I-70 area, exit at the Higginsville exit and travel south on Highway 13 for about 14 miles, the track is on the left. There is plenty of parking on either side of the speedway and there are two grandstands for the fans; the back straightaway stands are alcohol-free for the enjoyment of families attending the races. Pit gates open at 4:30, spectator gates open at 5, hot laps start at 7, and heat-race action begins at 7:30. Adult general admission is $10. Senior citizens, college students with student I.D., and military with military I.D. $8, kids six to twelve years of age are $6 and children five and under are free. For more information call the Track Report line at (660) 747-2166 or visit the track's official Web site. We look forward to seeing our great fans and drivers again this Saturday night, May 16th!
Point Standings as of May 9, 2009
Modifieds
POSITION No. DRIVER'S NAME & HOMETOWN POINTS
1 1k- Tim Karrick, Basehor KS 312
2 70- Aaron Marrant, Orrick 308
3 8m- James McMillin, Warrensburg 306
4 00- Jim Moody, Odessa 304
tie 9- Dave Meyer, Concordia 304
6 68- Dean Wille, Warrensburg 288
7 20- Jason Thompson, Concordia 282
8 03- Richard Layne, Kansas City 232
9 99w- Dennis Walrath, Clinton 204
10 23- Steve Twenter, Sedalia 202
tie 35- Tyler Dowell, Boonville 202
B-Modifieds
POSITION No. DRIVER'S NAME & HOMETOWN POINTS
1 94- Jacob Ebert, Oak Grove 318
2 33- Bryan Montgomery, Oak Grove 304
3 03- Chris Brockway, Warrensburg 296
tie 36- Michael King, Orrick 296
5 66- Ethan Isaacs, Bonner Springs KS 294
6 65- Brian Ziegler, Bates City 286
7 6- Lucas Isaacs, Bonner Springs KS 278
8 44g- Randy Grimmett, Lathrop 274
9 4- A.J. Tice, Kansas City KS 268
10 67- Sonny Grace, Higginsville 262
Street Stocks
POSITION No. DRIVER'S NAME & HOMETOWN POINTS
1 09- Chad Eickleberry, Warrensburg 326
2 97K- Brian Johnson, Independence 320
3 01- Michael Mullins, Kingsville 314
4 427- Nic Bennett, Oak Grove 304
5 9s- Roger Stone, Kansas City 288
6 94- John Ebert, Bates City 280
7 94ss- Stacy Scherer, Blue Springs 272
8 pms1- Tammy Korff, Fulton 176
tie 12x- Danny White, Orrick 176
10 74- Herb Dannar, Holden 118
Schedule at a Glance
MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND SPECIAL (Rain Date: Sunday, May 24th)
May 22 (Fri) CMS Street Stocks $1,500 to win! Modifieds will qualify for Saturday
(Friday Night Racing Presented by Hooter's of Independence)
May 23 (Sat) CMS ‘Mighty’ Modified $3,000 to win feature event. Also running ULMA Late Models and
B-Modifieds
May 30 L J S Graphics Race Night
June 6 Regular race night
June 13 Regular race night
June 20 Comfort Inn Warrensburg Station Race Night
June 27 98.5 FM The Bar Radio Race Night
ANNUAL TOM WILSON MEMORIAL BBQ BOWL MODIFIED EXTRAVAGANZA
Entire Race Weekend presented by RSC Equipment Rental of Warrensburg! (Rain Date: Sun. July 5th)
July 3 (Fri) CMS B-Modifieds $1,500 to win plus ‘Mighty’ Modifieds will qualify for Saturday starting positions.
July 4 (Sat)
Plus a full Fireworks
Display! CMS - TOM WILSON MODIFIED BAR-B-Q BOWL $5,000 to win ‘Mighty’ Modified feature event. Also running ULMA Late Models and Street Stocks.
