By Ben Shelton
Batesville, Arkansas (May 10, 2004) – After splitting a pair of events with Mother Nature, the stars and cars of the O’Reilly Mid America Racing Series (M.A.R.S.) will thunder back into action as they prepare to make a run through Oklahoma and Missouri this coming weekend
The M.A.R.S. tour has lost almost half of their dates in the early 2004 campaign to Mother Nature, but the shows that have been held have been earth-shattering. After five completed events, Wendell Wallace from Batesville, Arkansas resides on the top of the M.A.R.S. points. Wallace is the only repeat winner on the tour with two wins thus far. Wallace maintains an 18 point advantage over Al Purkey from Coffeyville, Kansas, who is making his first ever run at the M.A.R.S. title. Terry Phillips, Jeff Floyd, and Jeff Taylor round out the top five in points. Following the top five drivers into battle this weekend will be a host of hungry competitors including defending champion, Bill Frye. Frye won the season opener at Memphis Motorsports Park, but has had some troubles as of late. Frye currently sits sixth in the series points. Other drivers expected include Dewaine Hottinger, Peyton Taylor, Jack Sullivan, Shane Essary, Jon Mitchell, Brad Looney, Dustin Mooneyham, Brandon McCormick, Jerry Buck, Steve Rushin, Joey Mack, Leslie Essary, Gary Stolba, and many more super late model stars of the Midwest.
Night #1 of the double header will find the M.A.R.S. competitors invading Tulsa Speedway in Tulsa, Oklahoma for a $3,000 to win feature event on Friday, May 14th. Gates are scheduled to open at 5:30 at the Tulsa Speedway, with hotlaps set for 6:30 and racing at 7:30. The track is located 6 miles north of downtown Tulsa on U.S. Highway 75. Follow the signs for Highway 75 and exit at 66th street North. For more information visit the track website at www.tulspeedway.com.
Night #2 of the double header will find the M.A.R.S. competitors rolling into Joplin 66 Speedway in Joplin, Missouri in an event that will see the super late model pilots battling for a $3,000 top prize on Saturday, May 15th. The pit gate is scheduled to open at 3:00 with spectator gates opening at 4:00. Hotlaps are set for 5:30 and racing at 6:30. Adult general admission is $15 with kids 6-12 costing $3 and 5 and under free. Pit passes are $30. The track is located off Route 44 at exit 4 and go north 5 miles to W. 7th (route 66). Turn left (west) 1 mile to track on left. For more information visit the track website at www.joplin66.com.
The O’Reilly Mid America Racing Series would not be possible without its fine sponsors. 2004 corporate sponsors of the series include O’Reilly Auto Parts, Alltel, Competition Cams, Turbo Blue, Schoenfeld, GRT Race Cars, Larry Shaw Race Cars, Kuntz & Co., Hatfield Racing Engines, and Hoosier Racing Tires. 2004 associate sponsors of the series include Brodix, Body Bilt Breaks, JFR Graphics, Scott’s Performance Products, Appleton, Pizza Hut, Rockhard, and Muddslinger .
For more information on the series visit the official website of the O’Reilly Mid America Racing Series at www.midamericaracingseries.com.
Batesville, Arkansas (May 10, 2004) – After splitting a pair of events with Mother Nature, the stars and cars of the O’Reilly Mid America Racing Series (M.A.R.S.) will thunder back into action as they prepare to make a run through Oklahoma and Missouri this coming weekend
The M.A.R.S. tour has lost almost half of their dates in the early 2004 campaign to Mother Nature, but the shows that have been held have been earth-shattering. After five completed events, Wendell Wallace from Batesville, Arkansas resides on the top of the M.A.R.S. points. Wallace is the only repeat winner on the tour with two wins thus far. Wallace maintains an 18 point advantage over Al Purkey from Coffeyville, Kansas, who is making his first ever run at the M.A.R.S. title. Terry Phillips, Jeff Floyd, and Jeff Taylor round out the top five in points. Following the top five drivers into battle this weekend will be a host of hungry competitors including defending champion, Bill Frye. Frye won the season opener at Memphis Motorsports Park, but has had some troubles as of late. Frye currently sits sixth in the series points. Other drivers expected include Dewaine Hottinger, Peyton Taylor, Jack Sullivan, Shane Essary, Jon Mitchell, Brad Looney, Dustin Mooneyham, Brandon McCormick, Jerry Buck, Steve Rushin, Joey Mack, Leslie Essary, Gary Stolba, and many more super late model stars of the Midwest.
Night #1 of the double header will find the M.A.R.S. competitors invading Tulsa Speedway in Tulsa, Oklahoma for a $3,000 to win feature event on Friday, May 14th. Gates are scheduled to open at 5:30 at the Tulsa Speedway, with hotlaps set for 6:30 and racing at 7:30. The track is located 6 miles north of downtown Tulsa on U.S. Highway 75. Follow the signs for Highway 75 and exit at 66th street North. For more information visit the track website at www.tulspeedway.com.
Night #2 of the double header will find the M.A.R.S. competitors rolling into Joplin 66 Speedway in Joplin, Missouri in an event that will see the super late model pilots battling for a $3,000 top prize on Saturday, May 15th. The pit gate is scheduled to open at 3:00 with spectator gates opening at 4:00. Hotlaps are set for 5:30 and racing at 6:30. Adult general admission is $15 with kids 6-12 costing $3 and 5 and under free. Pit passes are $30. The track is located off Route 44 at exit 4 and go north 5 miles to W. 7th (route 66). Turn left (west) 1 mile to track on left. For more information visit the track website at www.joplin66.com.
The O’Reilly Mid America Racing Series would not be possible without its fine sponsors. 2004 corporate sponsors of the series include O’Reilly Auto Parts, Alltel, Competition Cams, Turbo Blue, Schoenfeld, GRT Race Cars, Larry Shaw Race Cars, Kuntz & Co., Hatfield Racing Engines, and Hoosier Racing Tires. 2004 associate sponsors of the series include Brodix, Body Bilt Breaks, JFR Graphics, Scott’s Performance Products, Appleton, Pizza Hut, Rockhard, and Muddslinger .
For more information on the series visit the official website of the O’Reilly Mid America Racing Series at www.midamericaracingseries.com.
