Wheatland, MO (May 8th, 2010) - As Lucas Oil Speedway celebrated their fifth season of racing action and hosted the extremely popular Inaugural Business Expo on the Midway, it was Tommy Cordray, Jesse Stovall, and Sundance Keeper celebrating at the end of the night as all three scored feature wins. A large crowd jammed the grandstands in addition to the more than 30 vendors that were on hand to promote their products and services. Coyote 107.9 and morning DJ "Rounder" entertained the crowd with a live radio remote and on air fun throughout the evening.
Tommy Cordray, the 2009 Lucas Oil Speedway Late Model Track Champion, towing all the way from Browning, Missouri scored an extremely popular win in the TNT Quick Shop Late Models. Cordray utilized the top side of the racetrack to work his way to the front from his 5th starting spot, eventually overtaking Chris Morelock at the midway point of the main event. It was only the second night out for Cordray in his brand new MastersBilt Chassis. Morelock held on in his white #25 to take the second spot with his Show-Me/IMCA Spec Engine powered car. Late Model Rookie Ben Solberg held on to third at the finish after leading the field to the green flag from the pole position. Veteran Joe Walkenhorst from Lee's Summit, Missouri charged all the way from his 12th starting spot to finish 4th in the final rundown. Local Favorite Harlen Kennedy from Wheatland, Missouri was right on his heels maneuvering from 11th to fifth at the finish.
Jesse Stovall out of Galena, Missouri continued his absolute domination of Southwest Missouri A-Modified racing by scoring his third win in a row in the Pitt's Homes A-Modifieds. Shawn Nations put up a valiant fight but came up just short crossing the AAA Finish line in second at the finish. Laquey, Missouri's David Hendrix also was in hot pursuit of Stovall and Nations but had to settle for third at the finish. Lebanon, Missouri's Kris Jackson continues to serve notice that he is ready to contend for wins with another strong fourth place finish, while Fair Grove's Mickey Burrell raced from his 10th starting spot to take the final Top-5 spot.
Sundance Keeper drove his uniquely numbered 6-7/8 to the win in the Carson's Corner Napa Factory Stocks but it didn't come easy as Keeper had to hold off two of the best in the Factory Stock business, Kenny Carroll and Burl Woods. Carroll out of Camdenton, the defending Lucas Oil Speedway Track Champion finished 2nd with Woods taking 3rd at the finish. Springfield, Missouri's Chris Darnell started outside the front row and held on for 4th at finish while Chris Tonoli out of Hermitage had a very strong run to hold down the fifth spot in the final rundown.
The Lucas Oil Speedway gets back to action next Saturday, May 15th as the speedway hosts Big Surf Water Park Night at the Races. Kids ages 10 and under will receive a FREE ticket to Big Surf and Gil will be on hand giving out FREE t-shirts and posing for pictures! All race fans visiting the Lucas Oil Speedway on May 15th will also receive a FREE 2010 Schedule Poster. Come out and join in the fun as Lucas Oil Speedway presents the "Best Racin' in the Nation" featuring the TNT Quick Shop ULMA Late Models, Pitt's Homes A-Modifieds, and Carson's Corner Napa Factory Stocks will all be in action. Gates will open at 5:00 with racing at 7:05. Visit www.LucasOilSpeedway.comfor details.
TNT Quick Shop Latemodel Results 5/8/2010
A-Feature:1. Tommy Cordray (Browning, MO), 2. Christopher Morelock (Springfield, MO), 3. Ben Solberg, 4. Joe Walkenhorst (Lee's Summit, MO), 5. Harlen Kennedy (Wheatland, MO), 6. Rex Merritt (Billings, MO), 7. Danny Lorton (Moberly, Mo), 8. Andy Kennedy (Wheatland, MO), 9. Chris Cox (Jefferson City, MO), 10. Dustin Walker (Belton, MO), 11. R Peterson (Springfield, MO), 12. Tracey Westling (Foulton, MO), 13. John Fellers (Flemington, MO), 14. Robert Wright (Fulton, Mo), 15. Bob Test (Jefferson City, Mo), 16. Daniel Jessen (Neosho, MO), 17. Jeremy Kelley (Walnut Grove, MO), 18. J.D. Kelley (Walnut Grove, MO),
Heat 1:1. Jeremy Kelley (Walnut Grove, MO), 2. John Fellers (Flemington, MO), 3. Bob Test (Jefferson City, Mo), 4. Joe Walkenhorst (Lee's Summit, MO), 5. Danny Lorton (Moberly, Mo), 6. Andy Kennedy (Wheatland, MO),
Heat 2:1. Christopher Morelock (Springfield, MO), 2. Rex Merritt (Billings, MO), 3. J.D. Kelley (Walnut Grove, MO), 4. Daniel Jessen (Neosho, MO), 5. R Peterson (Springfield, MO), 6. Robert Wright (Fulton, Mo),
Heat 3:1. Ben Solberg, 2. Tommy Cordray (Browning, MO), 3. Chris Cox (Jefferson City, MO), 4. Harlen Kennedy (Wheatland, MO), 5. Tracey Westling (Foulton, MO), 6. Dustin Walker (Belton, MO),
Pitt's Homes A-Modifieds 5/8/2010
A-Feature:1. Jesse Stovall (Galena, MO), 2. Shawn Nations (Macks Creek, MO), 3. David Hendrix (Laquey, MO), 4. Kris Jackson (Lebanon, MO), 5. Mickey Burrell (Fair Grove, MO), 6. Donnie Fellers (Wheatland, MO), 7. Jason Pursley (Wheatland, MO), 8. Kelby Taylor (Nixa, MO), 9. Jon Sheets (Nevada, MO), 10. Jeremy Kelly (Walnut Grove, MO), 11. Daulton Greven, 12. Jeremy Rasmussen (Bella Vista, AR), 13. Colson Kirk (Urbana, MO), 14. Shane Walton (Nevada, MO), 15. Rusty Weir (Warsaw, MO), 16. Chris Wunder (Freeman, Mo), 17. Terry Kirk (Urbana, MO), 18. Corey Weir (Nixa, MO), 19. Steven Martin (Ozark, MO), 20. Jeff Cutshaw (Cross Timbers, MO), 21. Matthew Brookshire (Newberg, M), 22. Alan Westling, 23. Jim Cihy (Warsaw, MO),
Heat 1:1. Jeff Cutshaw (Cross Timbers, MO), 2. Jesse Stovall (Galena, MO), 3. David Hendrix (Laquey, MO), 4. Kelby Taylor (Nixa, MO), 5. Shane Walton (Nevada, MO), 6. Alan Westling, 7. Chris Wunder (Freeman, Mo), 8. Matthew Brookshire (Newberg, M),
Heat 2:1. Shawn Nations (Macks Creek, MO), 2. Jeremy Rasmussen (Bella Vista, AR), 3. Donnie Fellers (Wheatland, MO), 4. Colson Kirk (Urbana, MO), 5. Rusty Weir (Warsaw, MO), 6. Jim Cihy (Warsaw, MO), 7. Corey Weir (Nixa, MO), 8. Terry Kirk (Urbana, MO),
Heat 3:1. Kris Jackson (Lebanon, MO), 2. Jeremy Kelly (Walnut Grove, MO), 3. Mickey Burrell (Fair Grove, MO), 4. Jason Pursley (Wheatland, MO), 5. Steven Martin (Ozark, MO), 6. Jon Sheets (Nevada, MO), 7. Daulton Greven,
Factory Stock 5/8/2010
A-Feature:1. Sundance Keeper (Everton, MO), 2. Kenny Carroll (Camdenton, MO), 3. Burl Woods (Republic, MO), 4. Chris Darnell (Springfield, MO), 5. Chris Tonoli (Hermitage, MO), 6. Chip Shaddox (Wheatland, MO), 7. Randy Gilmore (Wheatland, MO), 8. Kurt Sledd (Edwards, MO), 9. Mike Bitner (Frontenac, KS), 10. Keith Webster (, MO), 11. Craig Danuser (Montreal, MO), 12. Brian Eckhoff (Higginsville, MO), 13. Timothy McMurtry (Warsaw, MO), 14. Patrick West (Ozark, MO), 15. Ben Solberg (Springfield, MO), 16. Eddie Barnes (Warsaw, MO), 17. O'Dell Trucking (Neosho, MO), 18. Bradley Gideon (Nixa, MO), 19. Brian Thompson (Springfield, MO), 20. David Doelz (Warsaw, MO), 21. Melvin Smith,
Heat 1:1. Chris Darnell (Springfield, MO), 2. Kenny Carroll (Camdenton, MO), 3. Burl Woods (Republic, MO), 4. Randy Gilmore (Wheatland, MO), 5. Chip Shaddox (Wheatland, MO), 6. Craig Danuser (Montreal, MO), 7. Timothy McMurtry (Warsaw, MO),
Heat 2:1. Chris Tonoli (Hermitage, MO), 2. Kurt Sledd (Edwards, MO), 3. Bradley Gideon (Nixa, MO), 4. Eddie Barnes (Warsaw, MO), 5. Brian Eckhoff (Higginsville, MO), 6. Mike Bitner (Frontenac, KS), 7. Melvin Smith,
About Lucas Oil Speedway
The Lucas Oil Speedway is considered by Industry Insiders to be one of the top five Dirt Tracks in the Nation. Located in Wheatland Missouri about an hour north of Springfield and only about an hour and a half from Kansas City. It's called "The Diamond of Dirt Tracks" and it certainly lives up to that title. Twenty one luxury suites, a giant HD Jumbo Tron Screen, Musco Sports lighting, a Bose Stadium Sound System, Go Kart Track for all ages, The Diamond Bar, the best track food in the country, and the nicest pits in dirt track racing are just a few of the amenities that set us apart.
We host some of the largest dirt track events in the Midwest featuring some of the biggest names in racing including: The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, The Lucas Oil Pro-Pulling League, The Lucas Oil ASCS Sprint Cars, The Lucas Oil Sprint Bandits, and The Lucas Oil MLRA.
In addition to the awesome special events, the Lucas Oil Speedway hosts the "Rockstar Energy Drink Championship Series" of weekly racing featuring the TNT Quick Shop Late Models, the Pitt's Homes A-Modifieds, and the Carson's Corner Napa Factory Stocks. The National Race Media has called these shows, "some of the Best Weekly Racin' in the Nation!"
Last season the speedway boasted over 15 Nationally Televised Events on ESPN2, SPEED CHANNEL and the Versus Network. For complete information including this seasons schedule, log on to www.LucasOilSpeedway.com.
Tommy Cordray, the 2009 Lucas Oil Speedway Late Model Track Champion, towing all the way from Browning, Missouri scored an extremely popular win in the TNT Quick Shop Late Models. Cordray utilized the top side of the racetrack to work his way to the front from his 5th starting spot, eventually overtaking Chris Morelock at the midway point of the main event. It was only the second night out for Cordray in his brand new MastersBilt Chassis. Morelock held on in his white #25 to take the second spot with his Show-Me/IMCA Spec Engine powered car. Late Model Rookie Ben Solberg held on to third at the finish after leading the field to the green flag from the pole position. Veteran Joe Walkenhorst from Lee's Summit, Missouri charged all the way from his 12th starting spot to finish 4th in the final rundown. Local Favorite Harlen Kennedy from Wheatland, Missouri was right on his heels maneuvering from 11th to fifth at the finish.
Jesse Stovall out of Galena, Missouri continued his absolute domination of Southwest Missouri A-Modified racing by scoring his third win in a row in the Pitt's Homes A-Modifieds. Shawn Nations put up a valiant fight but came up just short crossing the AAA Finish line in second at the finish. Laquey, Missouri's David Hendrix also was in hot pursuit of Stovall and Nations but had to settle for third at the finish. Lebanon, Missouri's Kris Jackson continues to serve notice that he is ready to contend for wins with another strong fourth place finish, while Fair Grove's Mickey Burrell raced from his 10th starting spot to take the final Top-5 spot.
Sundance Keeper drove his uniquely numbered 6-7/8 to the win in the Carson's Corner Napa Factory Stocks but it didn't come easy as Keeper had to hold off two of the best in the Factory Stock business, Kenny Carroll and Burl Woods. Carroll out of Camdenton, the defending Lucas Oil Speedway Track Champion finished 2nd with Woods taking 3rd at the finish. Springfield, Missouri's Chris Darnell started outside the front row and held on for 4th at finish while Chris Tonoli out of Hermitage had a very strong run to hold down the fifth spot in the final rundown.
The Lucas Oil Speedway gets back to action next Saturday, May 15th as the speedway hosts Big Surf Water Park Night at the Races. Kids ages 10 and under will receive a FREE ticket to Big Surf and Gil will be on hand giving out FREE t-shirts and posing for pictures! All race fans visiting the Lucas Oil Speedway on May 15th will also receive a FREE 2010 Schedule Poster. Come out and join in the fun as Lucas Oil Speedway presents the "Best Racin' in the Nation" featuring the TNT Quick Shop ULMA Late Models, Pitt's Homes A-Modifieds, and Carson's Corner Napa Factory Stocks will all be in action. Gates will open at 5:00 with racing at 7:05. Visit www.LucasOilSpeedway.comfor details.
TNT Quick Shop Latemodel Results 5/8/2010
A-Feature:1. Tommy Cordray (Browning, MO), 2. Christopher Morelock (Springfield, MO), 3. Ben Solberg, 4. Joe Walkenhorst (Lee's Summit, MO), 5. Harlen Kennedy (Wheatland, MO), 6. Rex Merritt (Billings, MO), 7. Danny Lorton (Moberly, Mo), 8. Andy Kennedy (Wheatland, MO), 9. Chris Cox (Jefferson City, MO), 10. Dustin Walker (Belton, MO), 11. R Peterson (Springfield, MO), 12. Tracey Westling (Foulton, MO), 13. John Fellers (Flemington, MO), 14. Robert Wright (Fulton, Mo), 15. Bob Test (Jefferson City, Mo), 16. Daniel Jessen (Neosho, MO), 17. Jeremy Kelley (Walnut Grove, MO), 18. J.D. Kelley (Walnut Grove, MO),
Heat 1:1. Jeremy Kelley (Walnut Grove, MO), 2. John Fellers (Flemington, MO), 3. Bob Test (Jefferson City, Mo), 4. Joe Walkenhorst (Lee's Summit, MO), 5. Danny Lorton (Moberly, Mo), 6. Andy Kennedy (Wheatland, MO),
Heat 2:1. Christopher Morelock (Springfield, MO), 2. Rex Merritt (Billings, MO), 3. J.D. Kelley (Walnut Grove, MO), 4. Daniel Jessen (Neosho, MO), 5. R Peterson (Springfield, MO), 6. Robert Wright (Fulton, Mo),
Heat 3:1. Ben Solberg, 2. Tommy Cordray (Browning, MO), 3. Chris Cox (Jefferson City, MO), 4. Harlen Kennedy (Wheatland, MO), 5. Tracey Westling (Foulton, MO), 6. Dustin Walker (Belton, MO),
Pitt's Homes A-Modifieds 5/8/2010
A-Feature:1. Jesse Stovall (Galena, MO), 2. Shawn Nations (Macks Creek, MO), 3. David Hendrix (Laquey, MO), 4. Kris Jackson (Lebanon, MO), 5. Mickey Burrell (Fair Grove, MO), 6. Donnie Fellers (Wheatland, MO), 7. Jason Pursley (Wheatland, MO), 8. Kelby Taylor (Nixa, MO), 9. Jon Sheets (Nevada, MO), 10. Jeremy Kelly (Walnut Grove, MO), 11. Daulton Greven, 12. Jeremy Rasmussen (Bella Vista, AR), 13. Colson Kirk (Urbana, MO), 14. Shane Walton (Nevada, MO), 15. Rusty Weir (Warsaw, MO), 16. Chris Wunder (Freeman, Mo), 17. Terry Kirk (Urbana, MO), 18. Corey Weir (Nixa, MO), 19. Steven Martin (Ozark, MO), 20. Jeff Cutshaw (Cross Timbers, MO), 21. Matthew Brookshire (Newberg, M), 22. Alan Westling, 23. Jim Cihy (Warsaw, MO),
Heat 1:1. Jeff Cutshaw (Cross Timbers, MO), 2. Jesse Stovall (Galena, MO), 3. David Hendrix (Laquey, MO), 4. Kelby Taylor (Nixa, MO), 5. Shane Walton (Nevada, MO), 6. Alan Westling, 7. Chris Wunder (Freeman, Mo), 8. Matthew Brookshire (Newberg, M),
Heat 2:1. Shawn Nations (Macks Creek, MO), 2. Jeremy Rasmussen (Bella Vista, AR), 3. Donnie Fellers (Wheatland, MO), 4. Colson Kirk (Urbana, MO), 5. Rusty Weir (Warsaw, MO), 6. Jim Cihy (Warsaw, MO), 7. Corey Weir (Nixa, MO), 8. Terry Kirk (Urbana, MO),
Heat 3:1. Kris Jackson (Lebanon, MO), 2. Jeremy Kelly (Walnut Grove, MO), 3. Mickey Burrell (Fair Grove, MO), 4. Jason Pursley (Wheatland, MO), 5. Steven Martin (Ozark, MO), 6. Jon Sheets (Nevada, MO), 7. Daulton Greven,
Factory Stock 5/8/2010
A-Feature:1. Sundance Keeper (Everton, MO), 2. Kenny Carroll (Camdenton, MO), 3. Burl Woods (Republic, MO), 4. Chris Darnell (Springfield, MO), 5. Chris Tonoli (Hermitage, MO), 6. Chip Shaddox (Wheatland, MO), 7. Randy Gilmore (Wheatland, MO), 8. Kurt Sledd (Edwards, MO), 9. Mike Bitner (Frontenac, KS), 10. Keith Webster (, MO), 11. Craig Danuser (Montreal, MO), 12. Brian Eckhoff (Higginsville, MO), 13. Timothy McMurtry (Warsaw, MO), 14. Patrick West (Ozark, MO), 15. Ben Solberg (Springfield, MO), 16. Eddie Barnes (Warsaw, MO), 17. O'Dell Trucking (Neosho, MO), 18. Bradley Gideon (Nixa, MO), 19. Brian Thompson (Springfield, MO), 20. David Doelz (Warsaw, MO), 21. Melvin Smith,
Heat 1:1. Chris Darnell (Springfield, MO), 2. Kenny Carroll (Camdenton, MO), 3. Burl Woods (Republic, MO), 4. Randy Gilmore (Wheatland, MO), 5. Chip Shaddox (Wheatland, MO), 6. Craig Danuser (Montreal, MO), 7. Timothy McMurtry (Warsaw, MO),
Heat 2:1. Chris Tonoli (Hermitage, MO), 2. Kurt Sledd (Edwards, MO), 3. Bradley Gideon (Nixa, MO), 4. Eddie Barnes (Warsaw, MO), 5. Brian Eckhoff (Higginsville, MO), 6. Mike Bitner (Frontenac, KS), 7. Melvin Smith,
About Lucas Oil Speedway
The Lucas Oil Speedway is considered by Industry Insiders to be one of the top five Dirt Tracks in the Nation. Located in Wheatland Missouri about an hour north of Springfield and only about an hour and a half from Kansas City. It's called "The Diamond of Dirt Tracks" and it certainly lives up to that title. Twenty one luxury suites, a giant HD Jumbo Tron Screen, Musco Sports lighting, a Bose Stadium Sound System, Go Kart Track for all ages, The Diamond Bar, the best track food in the country, and the nicest pits in dirt track racing are just a few of the amenities that set us apart.
We host some of the largest dirt track events in the Midwest featuring some of the biggest names in racing including: The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, The Lucas Oil Pro-Pulling League, The Lucas Oil ASCS Sprint Cars, The Lucas Oil Sprint Bandits, and The Lucas Oil MLRA.
In addition to the awesome special events, the Lucas Oil Speedway hosts the "Rockstar Energy Drink Championship Series" of weekly racing featuring the TNT Quick Shop Late Models, the Pitt's Homes A-Modifieds, and the Carson's Corner Napa Factory Stocks. The National Race Media has called these shows, "some of the Best Weekly Racin' in the Nation!"
Last season the speedway boasted over 15 Nationally Televised Events on ESPN2, SPEED CHANNEL and the Versus Network. For complete information including this seasons schedule, log on to www.LucasOilSpeedway.com.
