Kelly Boen - Lloyd Collins Photo
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McCool Junction, NE (August 7th, 2009)- Henderson, Colorado's Kelly Boen continued his torrid summer hot streak by capturing the win in the opening night of the O'Reilly MLRA King of the Hill Late Model Shootout at Junction Motor Speedway in McCool Junction, Nebraska. Boen took the lead from Al Purkey on the sixth lap and held on for his third O'Reilly MLRA win of 2009. Kyle Berck led the opening laps, but 5-Time MLRA Champion Purkey took to the high side to make the pass for the lead before Boen ultimately took the lead back on the sixth lap and led the rest of the way to take the win. Purkey and Boen battled for second throughout the race with Purkey ultimately ending up in second while Berck settled for third. Denny Woodworth and Joe Kosiski used provisionals to get into the field and worked their way up from deep in the field to take fourth and fifth respectively.
Omaha's John Anderson endured to take the sixth spot while another Nebraska native, Mike Wiarda finished in seventh. Lincoln, Nebraska's Jake Neighbors was eighth in the final rundown with Grand Junction, Colorado's Dean Moore finishing in ninth. Lompoc, California's, yes that California finished in 10th. Heat Race Winners included Berck, Goldsmith, Boen, Friesen, and Mike Johnson. Consolation races were won by Ronnie Wallace and David Turner.
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 25 Lap Feature was worth $2,000 to win. Boen is the 4-time and Defending O'Reilly NCRA Champion. The win was Boen's 10th career MLRA Feature win and third of 2009. The race was co-sanctioned by the O'Reilly NCRA. MLRA Provisionals were awarded to Denny Woodworth and Joe Kosiski. NCRA Provisionals were awarded to Jason O'Brien and Craig Preble. 47 Cars entered the event. Complete Points standings will be updated and posted at www.MLRAracing.com.
The Drivers and Teams take to the track again on Saturday night, August 8th for night #2 of the King of the Hill Late Model Shootout at Junction Motor Speedway. Saturday nights action starts at 7:00 PM with $15 general admission tickets, $4 for ages 6-12 and ages five and under admitted free. Support classes include NASCAR Modifieds, Stock Cars, and Hobby Stocks. Junction Motor Speedway is a 3/8 mile oval with a gumbo surface and is located 5 miles south of I-80 (York exit) on US 81. For event details and detailed directions, contact the track at (402) 773-5538 or visit the track on the web at www.junctionmotorspeedway.com. The track can also be reached via email at jmsinfo@junctionmotorspeedway.com.
Lucas Oil A-Feature Results-25 Laps
1. Kelly Boen (Henderson, CO), 2. Al Purkey (Coffeyville, KS), 3. Kyle Berck (Marquette, NE), 4. Denny Woodworth (Mendon, IL), 5. Joe Kosiski (Omaha, NE), 6. John Anderson (Omaha, NE), 7. Mike Wiarda (Aurora, NE), 8. Jake Neighbors (Lincoln, NE), 9. Dean Moore (Grand Junction, CO), 10. Mike Johnson (Lompoc, CA), 11. Jason O'Brien (Atlantic, IA), 12. Craig Preble (Yutan, NE), 13. Bryant Goldsmith (Corning, IA), 14. Corey Zeitner (Bellevue, NE), 15. Jason Friesen (Sutton, NE), 16. Travis Dickes (Madison, NE), 17. Mike Collins (Council Bluffs, IA), 18. John Kuchar (Brighton, CO), 19. Bo Egge (Kearney, NE), 20. Jason Bodenhamer (Centerview, MO), 21. Matt Johnson (Archie, MO), 22. Chris Smyser (Lancaster, MO), 23. Al Humphrey (Giltner, NE), 24. Greg Larson (Plattsmouth, NE), 25. David Turner (Adrian, MO), 26. Ronnie Wallace (McCook, NE),
Tompkins Industries Consolation Race #1 Results
1. Ronnie Wallace (McCook, NE), 2. Jason Bodenhamer (Centerview, MO), 3. Dean Moore (Grand Junction, CO), 4. Joe Kosiski (Omaha, NE), 5. Jeremy Kelley (Walnut Grove, MO), 6. Bill Koons (Omaha, NE), 7. Brett Wood (Warrensburg, MO), 8. Jason O'Brien (Atlantic, IA), 9. Delbert Smith (Wichita, KS), 10. Robbie Andersen (Blair, NE), 11. Craig Preble (Yutan, NE), 12. Johnny Malcolm (Bakersville, CA), 13. Zack Forster (Bakerville, CA), 14. Ronnie Warman (Witchita, KS), 15. Ted Marten (Minneapois, KS), 16. Shawn Harker (Nebraska City, NE)
Lucas Cattle Company Consolation Race #2 Results
1. David Turner (Adrian, MO), 2. Matt Johnson (Archie, MO), 3. Travis Dickes (Madison, NE), 4. Jeep Berry (Grand Junction, CO), 5. Jerry Warner (La Vista, NE), 6. Steve Kempt (Shelton, NE), 7. Brian Kenkel (Elkhorn, NE), 8. Todd Doty (Newton, KS), 9. Denny Woodworth (Mendon, IL), 10. Todd Bell (Omaha, NE), 11. Dave Conkwright (Manhatten, KS), 12. Wylan Petrie (Solmon, KS), 13. Troy Daly (Omaha, NE), 14. Alan Mondus (Lakeville, MN), 15. Cliff Morrow (Enid, OK)
Sunoco Race Fuels Heat Race #1 Results
1. Kyle Berck (Marquette, NE), 2. Mike Collins (Council Bluffs, IA), 3. Mike Wiarda (Aurora, NE), 4. David Turner (Adrian, MO), 5. Travis Dickes (Madison, NE), 6. Matt Johnson (Archie, MO), 7. Ronnie Wallace (McCook, NE), 8. Jason O'Brien (Atlantic, IA), 9. Ted Marten (Minneapois, KS), 10. Todd Bell (Omaha, NE)
Hoosier Race Tires Heat Race #2 Results
1. Bryant Goldsmith (Corning, IA), 2. Greg Larson (Plattsmouth, NE), 3. John Kuchar (Brighton, CO), 4. Ronnie Warman (Witchita, KS), 5. Bill Koons (Omaha, NE), 6. Jerry Warner (La Vista, NE), 7. Joe Kosiski (Omaha, NE), 8. Steve Kempt (Shelton, NE), 9. Cliff Morrow (Enid, OK), 10. Shawn Harker (Nebraska City, NE)
Country Mart Heat Race #3 Results
1. Kelly Boen (Henderson, CO), 2. Corey Zeitner (Bellevue, NE), 3. Al Humphrey (Giltner, NE), 4. Jeremy Kelley (Walnut Grove, MO), 5.. Dave Conkwright (Manhatten, KS), 6. Brett Wood (Warrensburg, MO), 7. Troy Daly (Omaha, NE), 8. Alan Mondus (Lakeville, MN), 9. Delbert Smith (Wichita, KS)
Power Train Industries Heat Race #4 Results
1. Jason Friesen (Sutton, NE), 2. Al Purkey (Coffeyville, KS), 3. John Anderson (Omaha, NE), 4. Denny Woodworth (Mendon, IL), 5. Dean Moore (Grand Junction, CO), 6. Jason Bodenhamer (Centerview, MO), 7. Jeep Berry (Grand Junction, CO), 8. Zack Forster (Bakerville, CA), 9. Wylan Petrie (Solmon, KS)
GRT Race Cars Heat Race #5 Results
1. Mike Johnson (Lompoc, CA), 2. Jake Neighbors (Lincoln, NE), 3. Chris Smyser (Lancaster, MO), 4. Bo Egge (Kearney, NE), 5. Johnny Malcolm (Bakersville, CA), 6. Brian Kenkel (Elkhorn, NE), 7. Craig Preble (Yutan, NE), 8. Todd Doty (Newton, KS), 9. Robbie Andersen (Blair, NE)
MLRA Contingency Award Winners
Tanner Racing Products by MB -Matt Johnson
Performance Bodies Nosepiece Award-Joe Kosiski
BSB Manufacturing Product Certificate-Jason Bodenhamer
KRC Product Award-Greg Larsen
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
