Billy Moyer - Lloyd Collins Photo
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Wheatland, MO (August 22nd, 2009)-Billy Moyer lived up to his "Mr. Smooth" nickname by methodically working his way from his 14th starting position to capture the $3,000 O'Reilly MLRA win at Lucas Oil Speedway on Saturday night. John Anderson put up a valiant battle late in the race but had to settle for second at the finish. Oxford, Iowa's Dave Eckrich had a strong run to take the third spot. Brad Looney returned to MLRA action by finishing in fourth while Springfield, Missouri's Terry Phillips came home in fifth. Hermitage, Missouri's Eric Turner and current MARS Series point leader finished in sixth with Quincy, Illinois' Rickey Frankel in seventh. Denny Woodworth slid back to eighth at the finish with New Richmond, Wisconsin's Pat Doar ninth and Rookie Rylan Long in tenth.
Denny Woodworth led the field to the green flag from the Pole but the caution flag flew for a spin by Jeremy Payne in Turn 1. As the field was reset, it was Dave Eckrich charging to the lead. Eckrich continued to lead with Woodworth and Looney in tow. Moyer worked his way to the third spot by lap nine as Eckrich continued to lead. The caution flag flew for the second and final time on Lap #5 as David Turner made heavy contact with the turn 3 wall. As Eckrich began dealing with lap traffic at the halfway point, Moyer and Anderson followed slicing and dicing their way through the field on an absolutely perfect racetrack. Anderson overtook Eckrich on Lap 34 and appeared to have the car to win but Moyer was patiently stalking as he looked for an opening. The opening came with two laps to go as Moyer shot by Anderson to take the lead and the win with Anderson finishing in second and Eckrich in third.
Moyer's Victory Circle Chassis is powered by a Clements Racing Engine with sponsorship support from Banner Valley Hauling, J & J Steel, Karl Chevrolet, Minx Show Palace, and Car City. The Feature was worth $3,000 to win. Moyer is a Dirt Late Model Hall of Fame Inductee and is a 4-Time Winner of the prestigious World 100. The Race was slowed by only two cautions. MLRA Provisionals were awarded to Joe Kosiski & Chris Smyser. With John Anderson's second place finish and Al Purkey's 15th place finish, Anderson has now assumed the MLRA point lead heading into the home stretch of the season. Complete MLRA Points standings will be updated and posted at www.MLRAracing.com.
Sunday, August 23rd will see the O'Reilly MLRA join the Lucas Oil ASCS and O'Reilly WoW Sprint Cars for the Missouri State Fair Championships. Gates open at 5:00 PM, with hot laps set for 6:30pm and races starting at 7:00pm. Sunday night's grandstand admission is $15 per person, Seniors and Military is just $12 per person, children 7-12 are $10, and kids 6 and under are free. Sunday night's admission does not include Fair admission. Fair admission is not required for fans arriving after 6 PM. Pit passes each night are $25 per person, which does include Fair admission.
For more information, please visit www.sedaliastatefairspeedway.com. For ticket information including Fair admission, visit www.mostatefair.com. Tickets can be purchased online at Ticketmaster.com or by calling 800-745-3000. Tickets can also be purchased at the Missouri State Fair Ticket Office. Ticket Office hours are Noon - 6 PM M-F until August 12, and 9 AM - 9 PM during the Fair.
Lucas Oil A-Feature Results
1. Billy Moyer (Batesville, AR), 2. John Anderson (Omaha, NE), 3. Dave Eckrich (Oxford, IA), 4. Brad Looney (Republic, MO), 5. Terry Phillips (Springfield, MO), 6. Eric Turner (Hermitage, MO), 7. Ricky Frankel (Quincy, IL), 8. Denny Woodworth (Mendon, IL), 9. Pat Doar (New Richmond, WI), 10. Rylan Long (Greenfield, MO), 11. Chris Smyser (Lancaster, MO), 12. Mike Collins (Council Bluffs, IA), 13. Jeremy Payne (Springfield, MO), 14. Jason Bodenhamer (Centerview, MO), 15. Al Purkey (Coffeyville, KS), 16. Evan Hubert (Cross Timbers, MO), 17. JD Hubert (Cross Timbers, MO), 18. Joe Kosiski (Omaha, NE), 19. Mark Voigt (Marine, IL), 20. Brantlee Gotschall (Nevada, MO), 21. Larry Jones (Eldrado Springs, MO), 22. Scott Koskovich (Omaha, NE), 23. David Turner (Adrian, MO), 24. Alan Vaughn (Belton, MO)
Tompkins Industries Consolation Race #1 Results
1. Ricky Frankel (Quincy, IL), 2. David Turner (Adrian, MO), 3. Evan Hubert (Cross Timbers, MO), 4. Will Vaught (Crane, MO), 5. Brandon McCormick (Lebanon, MO), 6. Tony Jackson Jr. (Lebanon, MO), 7. Joe Kosiski (Omaha, NE), 8. Larry Clawson (N Kansas City, MO), 9. Andrew McKay (Minneapolis, MN), 10. Jeremy Kelley (Walnut Grove, MO), 11. Zachary Goulden (Gladstone, MO), 12. Reid Millard (Jefferson City, MO), 13. Brett Wood (Warrensburg, MO), 14. Chris Smyser (Lancaster, MO)
Lucas Cattle Company Consolation Race #2 Results
1. Jason Bodenhamer (Centerview, MO), 2. JD Hubert (Cross Timbers, MO), 3. Larry Jones (Eldrado Springs, MO), 4. Al Humphrey (Giltner, NE), 5. Matt Johnson (Archie, MO), 6. Bryant Goldsmith (Corning, IA), 7. Johnny Fennewald (Butler, MO), 8. David Barker (Kingsville, MO), 9. Bill Koons (Omaha, NE), 10. Chris Hawkins (Neosho, MO), 11. Steve Johnson (Joplin, MO), 12. Dave Conkwright (Manhatten, KS), 13. Shane Essary (Aurora, MO)
Sunoco Race Fuels Heat Race #1 Results
1. Brantlee Gotschall (Nevada, MO), 2. John Anderson (Omaha, NE), 3. Al Purkey (Coffeyville, KS), 4. Pat Doar (New Richmond, WI), 5. Brandon McCormick (Lebanon, MO), 6. Chris Hawkins (Neosho, MO), 7. Brett Wood (Warrensburg, MO), 8. David Barker (Kingsville, MO), 9. Reid Millard (Jefferson City, MO)
Hoosier Race Tires Heat Race #2 Results
1. Brad Looney (Republic, MO), 2. Eric Turner (Hermitage, MO), 3. Jason Bodenhamer (Centerview, MO), 4. Larry Clawson (N Kansas City, MO), 5. Evan Hubert (Cross Timbers, MO), 6. David Turner (Adrian, MO), 7. Dave Conkwright (Manhatten, KS), 8. Zachary Goulden (Gladstone, MO), 9. Shane Essary (Aurora, MO)
Country Mart Heat Race #3 Results
1. Jeremy Payne (Springfield, MO), 2. Mark Voigt (Marine, IL), 3. Terry Phillips (Springfield, MO), 4. Ricky Frankel (Quincy, IL), 5. Larry Jones (Eldrado Springs, MO), 6. Al Humphrey (Giltner, NE), 7. Joe Kosiski (Omaha, NE), 8. Bill Koons (Omaha, NE), 9. Jeremy Kelley (Walnut Grove, MO)
Power Train Industries Heat Race #4 Results
1. Denny Woodworth (Mendon, IL), 2. Dave Eckrich (Oxford, IA), 3. Billy Moyer (Batesville, AR), 4. JD Hubert (Cross Timbers, MO), 5. Tony Jackson Jr. (Lebanon, MO), 6. Will Vaught (Crane, MO), 7. Johnny Fennewald (Butler, MO), 8. Andrew McKay (Minneapolis, MN)
GRT Race Cars Heat Race #5 Results
1. Mike Collins (Council Bluffs, IA), 2. Rylan Long (Greenfield, MO), 3. Scott Koskovich (Omaha, NE), 4. Alan Vaughn (Belton, MO), 5. Matt Johnson (Archie, MO), 6. Bryant Goldsmith (Corning, IA), 7. Chris Smyser (Lancaster, MO), 8. Steve Johnson (Joplin, MO)
MLRA Contingency Award Winners
Tanner Racing Products by MB -Larry Jones
Performance Bodies Nosepiece Award-Eric Turner
BSB Manufacturing Product Certificate-David Turner
KRC Product Award-Jeremy Kelley
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
