Kelly Boen
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McCool Junction, NE (August 8th, 2009)- Despite starting in the eighth row, Kelly Boen drove his Jay Dicken's powered Rocket to the front to sweep the O'Reilly MLRA/NCRA King of the Hill Shootout at Junction Motor Speedway in McCool Junction, Nebraska on Saturday night before a capacity crowd. Marquette, Nebraska's Kyle Berck started 24th by virtue of an NCRA Provisional and worked his way up to second at the line. Defending MLRA Series Champion, John Anderson finished in the third spot as he works to gain ground on Al Purkey in the season long MLRA points battle.
Centerview, Missouri's "Racin" Jason Bodenhamer was fourth while Lompoc, California's Mike Johnson rounded out the Top-5. Corning, Iowa's Bryant Goldsmith rebounded from a tough night on Friday to take sixth after starting 21st. Adrian, Missouri's David Turner finishing in seventh. Alan Mondus from Lakeville, Minnesota was eighth, Aurora, Nebraska's Mike Wiarda finished in ninth, and Kearney, Nebraska's Bo Egge came home in tenth. Heat Race winners included Jeep Berry, Bo Egge, Jason Bodenhamer, John Anderson, and Steve Kempt. Consolation Race Winners were Bill Koons and Mike Collins.
Boen's Rocket Chassis is Powered by a Jay Dickens Racing Engine with sponsorship support from Road Runner Fabrication, AFCO Racing Products, Intensitee Custom Racewear, Race Wise Dirt Track Chassis School, Peterson Fluid Systems, and Performance Bodies. The Feature was worth $3,000 to win. Boen is the 4-time and Defending O'Reilly NCRA Champion. The win was Boen's 11th career MLRA Feature win and fourth of 2009. The race was co-sanctioned by the O'Reilly NCRA. MLRA Provisionals were awarded to Matt Johnson and Joe Kosiski. NCRA Provisionals were awarded to Jason O'Brien and Kyle Berck. 42 Cars entered the event. Complete MLRA Points standings will be updated and posted at www.MLRAracing.com.
The next stop for the O'Reilly MLRA presented by Lucas Oil Products will be at the 24 Raceway in Moberly, Missouri on Saturday night, August 15th. Visit www.24racewayinmoberly.com for details!
Lucas Oil A-Feature Results
1. Kelly Boen (Henderson, CO), 2. Kyle Berck (Marquette, NE), 3. John Anderson (Omaha, NE), 4. Jason Bodenhamer (Centerview, MO), 5. Mike Johnson (Lompoc, CA), 6. Bryant Goldsmith (Corning, IA), 7. David Turner (Adrian, MO), 8. Alan Mondus (Lakeville, MN), 9. Mike Wiarda (Aurora, NE), 10. Bo Egge (Kearney, NE), 11. Al Purkey (Coffeyville, KS), 12. Zack Forster (Bakerville, CA), 13. Dean Moore (Grand Junction, CO), 14. Joe Kosiski (Omaha, NE), 15. Chris Smyser (Lancaster, MO), 16. Matt Johnson (Archie, MO), 17. Bill Koons (Omaha, NE), 18. Jeep Berry (Grand Junction, CO), 19. Delbert Smith (Wichita, KS), 20. Travis Dickes (Madison, NE), 21. Dave Conkwright (Manhatten, KS), 22. Jason O'Brien (Atlantic, IA), 23. Steve Kempt (Shelton, NE), 24. Jerry Warner (La Vista, NE), 25. Jason Friesen (Sutton, NE), 26. Mike Collins (Council Bluffs, IA)
Tompkins Industries Consolation Race #1 Results
1. Bill Koons (Omaha, NE), 2. Zack Forster (Bakerville, CA), 3. Bryant Goldsmith (Corning, IA), 4. Kyle Berck (Marquette, NE), 5. Jason O'Brien (Atlantic, IA), 6. Craig Preble (Yutan, NE), 7. Johnny Malcolm (Bakersville, CA), 8. Matt Johnson (Archie, MO), 9. Jake Neighbors (Lincoln, NE), 10. Todd Doty (Newton, KS), 11. Robbie Andersen (Blair, NE), 12. Brett Wood (Warrensburg, MO), 13. Ted Marten (Minneapois, KS), 14. Dan Jackson (Ceresco, NE)
Lucas Cattle Company Consolation Race #2 Results
1. Mike Collins (Council Bluffs, IA), 2. Delbert Smith (Wichita, KS), 3. Jason Friesen (Sutton, NE), 4. Corey Zeitner (Bellevue, NE), 5. Denny Woodworth (Mendon, IL), 6. John Kuchar (Brighton, CO), 7. Greg Larson (Plattsmouth, NE), 8. Brian Kenkel (Elkhorn, NE), 9. Wylan Petrie (Solmon, KS), 10. Joe Kosiski (Omaha, NE), 11. Ronnie Warman (Witchita, KS), 12. Jeremy Kelley (Walnut Grove, MO), 13. Shawn Harker (Nebraska City, NE)
Sunoco Race Fuels Heat Race #1 Results
1. Jeep Berry (Grand Junction, CO), 2. David Turner (Adrian, MO), 3. Mike Johnson (Lompoc, CA), 4. Ronnie Warman (Witchita, KS), 5. Mike Collins (Council Bluffs, IA), 6. Johnny Malcolm (Bakersville, CA), 7. Kyle Berck (Marquette, NE), 8. Jeremy Kelley (Walnut Grove, MO), 9. Brett Wood (Warrensburg, MO)
Hoosier Race Tires Heat Race #2 Results
1. Bo Egge (Kearney, NE), 2. Chris Smyser (Lancaster, MO), 3. Al Purkey (Coffeyville, KS), 4. Joe Kosiski (Omaha, NE), 5. Bill Koons (Omaha, NE), 6. Robbie Andersen (Blair, NE), 7. Dan Jackson (Ceresco, NE), 8. Todd Doty (Newton, KS), 9. Shawn Harker (Nebraska City, NE),
Country Mart Heat Race #3 Results
1. Jason Bodenhamer (Centerview, MO), 2. Dean Moore (Grand Junction, CO), 3. Dave Conkwright (Manhatten, KS), 4. Jerry Warner (La Vista, NE), 5. Jason Friesen (Sutton, NE), 6. Ted Marten (Minneapois, KS), 7. Brian Kenkel (Elkhorn, NE), 8. Wylan Petrie (Solmon, KS), 9. Bryant Goldsmith (Corning, IA)
Power Train Industries Heat Race #4 Results
1. John Anderson (Omaha, NE), 2. Mike Wiarda (Aurora, NE), 3. Kelly Boen (Henderson, CO), 4. Jason O'Brien (Atlantic, IA), 5. Jake Neighbors (Lincoln, NE), 6. Delbert Smith (Wichita, KS), 7. Corey Zeitner (Bellevue, NE), 8. Matt Johnson (Archie, MO),
GRT Race Cars Heat Race #5 Results
1. Steve Kempt (Shelton, NE), 2. Travis Dickes (Madison, NE), 3. Alan Mondus (Lakeville, MN), 4. Zack Forster (Bakerville, CA), 5. John Kuchar (Brighton, CO), 6. Denny Woodworth (Mendon, IL), 7. Craig Preble (Yutan, NE), 8. Greg Larson (Plattsmouth, NE),
MLRA Contingency Award Winners
Tanner Racing Products by MB -TBA
Performance Bodies Nosepiece Award-TBA
BSB Manufacturing Product Certificate-TBA
KRC Product Award-TBA
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.
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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
