Jeremy Payne - Lloyd Collins photos
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Osborn, MO (July 17th, 2009)-The O'Reilly MLRA Presented by Lucas Oil Products made their first visit of the season to the super fast US 36 Raceway in Osborn, Missouri Friday night. At the end the 40 lap feature, it was Jeremy Payne standing in victory lane with the $3,000 winner's check. Payne dominated the nights activities after also winning his heat race earlier in the evening. Defending Series Champion, John Anderson worked his way from his eleventh starting position to finish second. Current Series point Al Purkey lined up sixth and finished third despite pitting early in the race to change a flat tire. "Racin" Jason Bodenhamer started fourth and finished fourth while Mendon, Illionois' Denny Woodworth rounded out the Top-5. Brantlee Gotschall, Chris Smyser, David Turner, Bill Koons, and Larry Clawson were sixth through tenth respectively.
Heat Race Winners included Shad Badder, Denny Woodworth, and Jeremy Payne
Race Notes: Payne and Phillips sported new wraps by New Vision Graphics. Payne's Hatfield powered GRT by Phillips Racecar is sponsored by Andy's Frozen Custard, BSB Mfg, Integra Racing Shocks and Springs, and New Vision Graphics. Dennis Elliott captured the A-Mod support class win. Denny Woodworth ran second most of the race until losing his brakes late and hanging on for a fifth place finish. Terry Phillips also pitted early with a flat and came back to finish eleventh.
The action really heats up on Saturday night as the O'Reilly MLRA heads to the Lucas Oil Speedway for their 4th of 5 scheduled races there this season. The CMH Late Model Challenge is a $10,000 to win event co-sanctioned by the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series. The MLRA stars will battle head to head with the likes of Scott Bloomquist, Steve Casebolt, and Earl Pearson Jr. just to name a few. It's definitely a show you won't want to miss. Gates open at 5 p.m with Hot Laps to begin around 7 p.m, and racing to follow. Adults (16 and up) are $25, Seniors (62 and up) are $20, Youth (6 to 15) are just $5, Kids (5 and under) are admitted FREE to the speedway for this special event. A Family Pass is also available for $50. Pit Passes are $35. The Lucas Oil Speedway is located 5 Blocks south of US Highway 54, on State Highway 83 in Wheatland, MO. Click www.LucasOilSpeedway.com for more information and detailed directions. The Pitt's Homes A-Mods will also be in action at the Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, MO.
Complete and Updated Points Standings will be updated shortly at www.MLRAracing.com.
Lucas Oil A-Feature Results
1. Jeremy Payne (Springfield, MO), 2. John Anderson (Omaha, NE), 3. Al Purkey (Coffeyville, KS), 4. Jason Bodenhamer (Centerview, MO), 5. Denny Woodworth (Mendon, IL), 6. Brantlee Gotschall (Nevada, MO), 7. Chris Smyser (Lancaster, MO), 8. David Turner (Adrian, MO), 9. Bill Koons (Omaha, NE), 10. Larry Clawson (N Kansas City, MO), 11. Terry Phillips (Springfield, MO), 12. Rylan Long (Greenfield, MO), 13. Matt Johnson (Archie, MO), 14. Zachary Goulden (Gladstone, MO), 15. Shad Badder (Oak Grove, MO), 16. David Barker (Kingsville, MO), 17. Ricky Frankel (Quincy, IL), 18. Trenton Jackson (Corning, IA), 19. Bob King (Independence, MO), 20. Jeremy Kelley (Walnut Grove, MO), 21. Joe Kosiski (Omaha, NE), 22. Brett Wood (Warrensburg, MO), 23. Alan Vaughn (Belton, MO),
Sunoco Race Fuels Heat Race #1 Results
1. Shad Badder (Oak Grove, MO), 2. Jason Bodenhamer (Centerview, MO), 3. Larry Clawson (N Kansas City, MO), 4. Terry Phillips (Springfield, MO), 5. Jeremy Kelley (Walnut Grove, MO), 6. Trenton Jackson (Corning, IA), 7. Rylan Long (Greenfield, MO), 8. Zachary Goulden (Gladstone, MO)
Hoosier Race Tires Heat Race #2 Results
1. Denny Woodworth (Mendon, IL), 2. Chris Smyser (Lancaster, MO), 3. David Barker (Kingsville, MO), 4. John Anderson (Omaha, NE), 5. Ricky Frankel (Quincy, IL), 6. Joe Kosiski (Omaha, NE), 7. Bill Koons (Omaha, NE), 8. Matt Johnson (Archie, MO)
Country Mart Heat Race #3 Results
1. Jeremy Payne (Springfield, MO), 2. Al Purkey (Coffeyville, KS), 3. Brantlee Gotschall (Nevada, MO), 4. David Turner (Adrian, MO), 5. Bob King (Independence, MO), 6. Brett Wood (Warrensburg, MO), 7. Alan Vaughn (Belton, MO)
Tanner Racing Products by MB-Chris Smyser
Performance Bodies Nosepiece Award-Brantlee Gotschall
BSB Manufacturing Product Certificate-Rickey Frankel
KRC Product Award-Zach Goulden
The O'Reilly MLRA (Midwest Latemodel Racing Association) presented by Lucas Oil sanctions regional Super Dirt Late Model touring series events in Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa, and even one in South Dakota.
For all the latest news and information on the O'Reilly MLRA please visit us on the web at www.MLRAracing.com or by calling the series office at (816) 650-5063 or (816) 305-6572.
The O'Reilly MLRA would like to thank the sponsors of the 2009 Thunder Tour including O'Reilly Auto Parts, Midwest Walnut, Lucas Oil Products, Tompkins Industries, Hoosier Race Tires, Lucas Cattle Company, Hatfield Racing Engines, Country Mart, Larry Shaw Race Cars, AFCO Racing Products, GRT Race Cars, The Driveline Shop, Taylor Cable Products, Sunoco Race Fuels, Bodee's Race Bodies, Outpace Racing Products, Duralite Racing Wheels, Impact Signs and Lighting, Rod End Supply, Racing Optics, Schoenfeld Headers, Kluhsman Racing Components, Performance Bodies, ATL Fuel Cells, Bilstein Shocks, BSB Manufacturing, Tanner Racing Products by MB
