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Greenwood, NE (September 26th, 2009)- Henderson, Colorado's Kelly Boen continued his assault on the 2009 racing season by winning the Cornhusker Classic at I-80 Speedway in Greenwood, Nebraska on Saturday night. The $3,000 victory was his fifth O'Reilly MLRA win of the season. Boen worked his way from his twelfth starting spot before finally passing Marquette, Nebraska's Kyle Berck with two laps to go. Berck held on for second with Coffeyville, Kansas' Al Purkey crossing the line in the third spot. Giltner, Nebraska's Al Humphrey had a great run to finish in fourth while Leon Zeitner rounded out Top 5. Bryant Goldsmith, Jason Friesen, Justin Zeitner, John Hampel, and Jason O'Brien crossed the line in sixth through tenth respectively.
Defending Series Champion and current MLRA Point Leader John Anderson blew an engine early in the feature relegating him to a 22nd place finish. By virtue of his solid third place finish in the feature, Al Purkey has now closed the gap on the point leader with just three races remaining. Anderson's lead was 58 going into last nights event. Once the updated points are tallied, Anderson's lead will have shrunk considerably heading into next weekends events at Lakeside Speedway.
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 12th career MLRA Feature win and fifth of 2009.
Heat Race Winners included Al Humphrey, Greg Larsen, Mike Collins, John Anderson, and Craig Prebel. Consolation Race Wins were captured by Allen Zeitner and Denny Woodworth. MLRA Provisionals were awarded to Jason Bodenhamer and Chris Smyser while Jason O'Brien and Bryant Goldsmith utilized the NCRA Provisionals. Track Provisionals were earned by Mike Wiarda and Steve Kempt. Shad Badder gave up his seat to Chris Smyser in the Feature in a noble display of sportsmanship as Smyser had engine trouble earlier in the evening. The MLRA Rookie of the Race went to Archie, Missouri's Matt Johnson. The race was co-sanctioned by the O'Reilly NCRA with Marquette, Nebraska's Kyle Berck capturing the NCRA Championship as this was their final points race of 2009. Complete and updated MLRA points standings will be available at www.MLRAracing.com.
The O'Reilly MLRA Presented by Lucas Oil Products now heads to the Lakeside Speedway on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 2nd and 3rd for the annual NASCAR racing weekend event. Clint Bowyer is expected to wheel an MLRA Late Model against the series regulars on Friday night along with several other special guests. Friday's event will be a $3,000 to win show with Saturday's Main Event paying $5,000. Watch for www.MLRAracing.com or www.LakesideSpeedway.net for complete event details!
Lucas Oil A-Feature Results
1. Kelly Boen, 2. Kyle Berck, 3. Al Purkey, 4. Al Humphrey, 5. Leon Zeitner, 6. Bryant Goldsmith, 7. Jason Friesen, 8. Justin Zeitner, 9. John Hampel, 10. Jason O'Brien, 11. Denny Woodworth, 12. Craig Preble, 13. Mike Collins, 14. Mike Wiarda, 15. Matt Johnson, 16. Jason Bodenhamer, 17. Bill Koons, 18. Jase Kaser, 19. Joe Kosiski, 20. Allen Zeitner, 21. Chris Smyser, 22. John Anderson, 23. Corey Zeitner, 24. Greg Larsen,. 25 Steve Kempt, 26. Ron Tex
Tompkins Industries Consolation Race #1 Results
1. Allen Zeitner, 2. Corey Zeitner, 3. Jason O'Brien, 4. Mike Wiarda, 5. Josh Most, 6. Troy Daly, 7. Jeremy Hodapp, 8. Wylan Petrie, 9. Drake Curt, 10. Courtney Kosiski, 11. Bryant Goldsmith, 12. Dave Rasmussen, 13. Jason Hobscheidt, 14. Shad Badder, 15. Justin Bertschinnger
Lucas Cattle Consolation Race #2 Results
1. Denny Woodworth, 2. Joe Kosiski, 3. Josh Most, 4. Bill Leighton, 5. Rylan Long, 6. Steve Kempt, 7. Jason Bodenhamer, 8. Scott Koskovich, 9. Jake Neighbors, 10. Vance Tonack, 11. Brian Kenkel, 12. Jeff Kroger, 13. Chris Smyser, 14. Ray Sveeggen, 15. Micah Brown
Sunoco Race Fuels Heat Race #1 Results
1. Al Humphrey, 2. Kyle Berck, 3. Jase Kaser, 4. Jason O'Brien, 5. Corey Zeitner, 6. Bryant Goldsmith, 7. Scott Daly, 8. Jake Neighbors, 9. Courtney Kosiski, 10. Chris Smyser
Hoosier Race Tires Heat Race #2 Results
1. Greg Larsen, 2. Justin Zeitner, 3. Leon Zeitner, 4. Allen Zeitner, 5. Mike Wiarda, 6. Bill Leighton, 7. Scott Koskovich, 8. Dave Rasmussen, 9. Brian Kenkel
Country Mart Heat Race #3 Results
1. Mike Collins, 2. Al Purkey, 3. John Hampel, 4. Kelly Boen, 5. Steve Kempt, 6. Shad Badder, 7. Wylan Petrie, 8. Jeff Kroger, 9. Jeremy Hodapp,
Powertrain Industries Heat Race #4 Results
1. John Anderson, 2. Jason Friesen, 3. Matt Johnson, 4. Denny Woodworth, 5. Joe Kosiski, 6. Jason Bodenhamer, 7. Drake Curt, 8. Troy Daly, 9. Ray Sveeggen
Impact Signs Heat Race #5 Results
1. Craig Prebel, 2. Bill Koons, 3. Ron Tex, 4. Josh Most, 5. Jason Hobscheidt, 6. Rylan Long, 7. Micah Brown, 8. Vance Tonnack, 9. Justin Bertschinneger
MLRA Contingency Award Winners
Tanner Racing Products by MB-Bill Koons
Performance Bodies Nosepiece Award-Bryant Goldsmith
BSB Manufacturing Product Certificate-Chris Smyser
KRC Product Award-Mike Collins
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
