Official Press Release
O'Reilly MLRA
TRACK Mid America Motor Speedway
DATE October 17, 2003
For additional Media Information contact (417) 234-3273
By: Kevin Fletcher
49 ENTRIES
33 AL PURKEY COFFEYVILLE, KS., 22 ALAN VAUGHN BELTON, MO., 1r RUSSELL PORTWOOD COFFEYVILLE, KS., 88d RUSTY DUKES FAIR GROVE, MO., 83 DARYL BROWN ALTAMONT, KS., 23 BRETT LaFOLETTE KC, KS., 63 DALE EATON ST. JOE, MO., 35 WILL INCE SPRINGFIELD, MO., 12 RAYMOND MERRILL SALISAW, OK., 56 GARY WEBB BLUE GRASS, IOWA, 53 JOE KOSISKI OMAHA, NEB., 51 ERIC ANDERSON ARCHIE, MO., 42 BRANDON McCORMICK LEBANON, MO., 21X JOHN ANDERSON OMAHA, NEB., 91 CLINT HATLEY TALEQUAH, OK., 427 MIKE BROWN FT. GIBSON, OK., 28J LEROY JOHNSON SPRINGFIELD, MO., 2M DUSTIN MOONEYHAM AURORA, MO., 66 BILL FRYE GREENBRIAR, ARK., 5 FRANK McGEEHEE WICHITA, KS., 8B SONNY FIENDLING KIRKSVILLE, MO. 2B JASON BODENHAMER CENTERVIEW, MO. 99 DARRELL DEFRANCE MARSHALTOWN, IOWA, 13 DAN PABLO PROCTOR, OK., 34 RANDY REYNOLDS DREXEL, MO., 40 KEVIN KAISER COLE CAMP, MO. 7M TEDDY MARTIN BENNINGTON, KS. M15 MIKE MARTIN DODGE CITY, KS., 9R CHARLIE RANDOLPH MUSKOGEE, OK., 22G ANDY GERSTERKORN INDEPENDENCE, KS., 50 ED DIXON WASHINGTON, MO., 3F JOHN FARMER CLINTON, MO., 15 SHANE ESSARY AURORA, MO., 21 KEN DICKENSON CAMDENTON, MO., 33 GARY SROLBA WILLOW SPRINGS, MO., 77 AUBEREY SWAN, BARTLESVILLE, MO., 73 GARY GORBY CANEY, KS., 3 ROBERT COFFMAN, FT. SCOTT, KS., 75 TERRY PHILLIPS SPRINGFIELD, MO., 1S KERRY SCHULZE NEVADA, MO., 20 BOB KERBS NEVADA, MO., 56M MIKE WALLACE OMAHA, NEB., 52 RYAN McAMINCH GODDARD, KS., 27 DAN MORRIS FT. GIBSON, OK., L88 LARRY CLAWSON, NKC, MO., 72 VERNON HAMMOND WICHITA, KS.. SHANNON PHILLIPS JOPLIN, MO., JOE CONWAY LAWTON OK. ,TERRY MELTON BARTLESVILLE, OK.
The Autumn air moved in a different pattern over the Mid America Motor Speedway for the annual Mid America Blowout. With clear skies the rotation of wind came from the air dams and spoilers of the O'Reilly MLRA as the drivers tried to qualify for the next evenings Features. Trying his best was local Al Purkey from Coffeyville, Ks as going into the night he was trailing Defending Champion Alan Vaughn by just 22 points in the final weekend of points. Both drivers have had very stellar seasons with many wins to each of their credits. Purkey and Vaughn both had competed in Championship points with the O'Reilly NCRA. also and it was to the wire there also only to see Al Purkey claim the title at the end. With this on Purkey's mind he was wanting to accomplish more than just a qualifing race, he also wanted to gain the most in passing points to better his starting position.
On tap for the evening was over 150 cars as competition was at the top of the list for everybody there. 'ROOKIE' racer Rusty Dukes of Fair Grove Missouri lead the way into the points battle of the "Rookies" with a cushion that was not to be contended with. His finish and efforts would be merely money. Other "Rookies" racing for points was there to get in his pocket and steal his chances included Dale Eaton, Eric Anderson, Will Ince and Brett LaFollette.
Drivers was from everywhere including Missouri, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Iowa, Nebraska, and Kansas to shoot for the $5,000.00 A Feature prize money
High Gear Higlights
In the first heat Joe Kosiski jumped to the front and never looked back for the rest of the way. On laps 6,7,and 8 Brett LaFollette was giving the Champ Alan Vaughn fits running as hard and as deep as Vaughn would in all of the corners. Then on lap 9 he finally edged the "Rookie" fr the top three position.
Heat two was the Bodenhamer and Randolph show for the most part. Bodenhamers one shot at the lead would come and go on lap 9 as Randolph muscled away.
Ted Martin and Russell Portwood would jump straight to the fire making action on lap 2 getting into each other and either having no desire to lift, as the turn one approched they seperated and continued at full speed. Lap 3 had Dan Pablo looping in 3, then again on lap 6 in two. All this time Gary Stolba had watched his efforts come into play as he worked the field like a seasoned pro. Lap 8 had Stolba doing the dance of the octane as he throttled to the outside of Mike Wallace going for the lead. After staking his claim it was Willow Springs, Missouri driver claiming his victory.
The fourth heat was dedicated to be Mike Brown wins and no one else has a chance. As Brown blasted to at once a 25 car lead. Terry Phillips would come into the top 3 with Snny Fiendling getting second.
Heat 5 was the flag race of the evening as it appeared to never get started but when it finally did Al Purkey would claim the win to be his.Ed Dixon made a charge almost every lap but he never could slip by for enough time to make Purkey pull behind. Rounding the top 5 would be Mike Martin, Dustin Mooneyham and Terry Melton.
The finl heat was another stop and go race with the first caution coming on lap 1 with the pole sitter spinning in turn two almost slapping the wall. on the restart Brandon McCormick would slip up in turn 4 . Back on the gas Larry Clawson and Bill Frye almost became straight away tropheys as Clawson scooped on Frye barely missing making a big mess. Frye finally settled on the top to get the pass for second, then a couple laps later McCormick saw the same cushion and blasted Frye out of 4 inches away from the wall. Ahead Raymond Merrill was a non stopper as he kept forward motion and at a fast pace.
Official O'Reilly MLRA Heat Race Finishes
Heat 1 JOE KOSISKI, RUSTY DUKES, ALLEN VAUGHN, BRETT LAFOLETTE, DARREL DEFRANCE, BOBBY KERBS, DALE EATON, CLINT HATLEY
Heat 2 CHARLIE RANDOPH, JASON BODENHAMER, SHANE ESSARY, FRANK MCGEHEE, ERIC ANDERSON, WILL INCE, LEROY JOHNSON, AUBREY SWANN
Heat 3 GARY STOBA, RUSSELL PORTWOOD, MIKE WALLACE, TED MARTIN, DAN MORRIS, KERRY SCHULZE, JOHN FARMER
Heat 4 MIKE BROWN, TERRY PHILLIPS, SONNY FINLAND, BRIAN MCANICH,GARY WEBB, DARYL BROWN, GARY GORBY, VERNON HAMMOND
HEAT 5 AL PURKEY, ED DIXON, MIKE MARTIN, DUSTIN MOONEYHAM, TERRY MELTON, ANDY GERSTERKORN, JOE CONWAY
HEAT 6 RAYMOND MERRILL, BRANDON MCCORMICK, BILL FRYE, JOHN ANDERSON, LARRY CLAWSON, ROBERT COFFMAN, SHANNON PHILLIPS
For a scheduling of the "Thunder Tour 2003" contact Alan or Harriet Chancellor at (816) 650-5063 or www.mlraracing.com you may also contact Kevin Fletcher at (417) 234-3273 e-mails be sent to mlramom@yahoo.com or oreillymlra@cs.com
Please take the time and Support our Sponsors who Support the O'Reilly MLRA and keeps racing growing at the fast pace it does, Without them it would be like a Stick and Ball kind of Sport. We know you don't want to have to set through a night of that!
O'Reilly Auto Parts - The Parts Professionals
Aerotech Hoosier Racing Tires, Sunoco / Simon Petroleum, Hatfield Racing Engines, Larry Shaw Race Cars, GRT Race Cars, Schoenfield Headers, Real Wheels, Intensitee, Laboratories Makers of ATL Fuel Cells, The Cutting Edge, Gameday Trophy, Bodees Race Bodies, APR And G & G Motorsports, Smitty's Racing Engines, Rod End Supply , Buzzard Racing Engines , Duralite Wheels , RTM Factory Direct, DriveLine Shop, Kluhsman Racing Components, Pro-Line Design, James Ince Race Cars, AFCO, Weld Wheels
2003 would like to welcome aboard our newest members of the Thunder AND Lightning Series Kluhsman Racing Components. Makers of Precision Aluminum Components for all kinds of Race Cars, Their work is showcased with many series already including NASCAR, Busch Grand Nationals, ARCA, To name a few. We know they will make a great partnership with the addition of their Product.
Another new Name to listen for on the Track will be the Newest Design of the Late Model RaceCar. James Ince of Charlotte NC, has put his many years of racing talent to work. Introducing what is promising to be the car to be followed. The Newly designed INCE will be making its name at many tracks across the Midwest in 2003. You ready to win races yet or you just want to drive a car INCE Chassis Rogersville, Missouri.
For Precision DriveLine repair and construction, One name you can trust is the DriveLine Shop in Springfield, Missouri. From Hollow Steel to Lightweight Aluminum, Guaranteeing his work will be done right should add some satisfaction. His work has been showcased on TNN on the popular TV Show Hot Rod Television, numerous times. From Outlaw Pulling Trucks to Super Dirt Late Model race cars it's precision work from the design to the assembly.
If you want artwork, let Marty Denney of Pro Line Design paint you're world. Designing Custom Helmets, Wood Cars, Diecast's are just a few of his talents. Located in Springfield, Missouri he is one of the few that gets the job done, from pencil to the masterpiece. Stop by the O'Reilly MLRA Trailer and check out some of his work.
O'Reilly MLRA
TRACK Mid America Motor Speedway
DATE October 17, 2003
For additional Media Information contact (417) 234-3273
By: Kevin Fletcher
49 ENTRIES
33 AL PURKEY COFFEYVILLE, KS., 22 ALAN VAUGHN BELTON, MO., 1r RUSSELL PORTWOOD COFFEYVILLE, KS., 88d RUSTY DUKES FAIR GROVE, MO., 83 DARYL BROWN ALTAMONT, KS., 23 BRETT LaFOLETTE KC, KS., 63 DALE EATON ST. JOE, MO., 35 WILL INCE SPRINGFIELD, MO., 12 RAYMOND MERRILL SALISAW, OK., 56 GARY WEBB BLUE GRASS, IOWA, 53 JOE KOSISKI OMAHA, NEB., 51 ERIC ANDERSON ARCHIE, MO., 42 BRANDON McCORMICK LEBANON, MO., 21X JOHN ANDERSON OMAHA, NEB., 91 CLINT HATLEY TALEQUAH, OK., 427 MIKE BROWN FT. GIBSON, OK., 28J LEROY JOHNSON SPRINGFIELD, MO., 2M DUSTIN MOONEYHAM AURORA, MO., 66 BILL FRYE GREENBRIAR, ARK., 5 FRANK McGEEHEE WICHITA, KS., 8B SONNY FIENDLING KIRKSVILLE, MO. 2B JASON BODENHAMER CENTERVIEW, MO. 99 DARRELL DEFRANCE MARSHALTOWN, IOWA, 13 DAN PABLO PROCTOR, OK., 34 RANDY REYNOLDS DREXEL, MO., 40 KEVIN KAISER COLE CAMP, MO. 7M TEDDY MARTIN BENNINGTON, KS. M15 MIKE MARTIN DODGE CITY, KS., 9R CHARLIE RANDOLPH MUSKOGEE, OK., 22G ANDY GERSTERKORN INDEPENDENCE, KS., 50 ED DIXON WASHINGTON, MO., 3F JOHN FARMER CLINTON, MO., 15 SHANE ESSARY AURORA, MO., 21 KEN DICKENSON CAMDENTON, MO., 33 GARY SROLBA WILLOW SPRINGS, MO., 77 AUBEREY SWAN, BARTLESVILLE, MO., 73 GARY GORBY CANEY, KS., 3 ROBERT COFFMAN, FT. SCOTT, KS., 75 TERRY PHILLIPS SPRINGFIELD, MO., 1S KERRY SCHULZE NEVADA, MO., 20 BOB KERBS NEVADA, MO., 56M MIKE WALLACE OMAHA, NEB., 52 RYAN McAMINCH GODDARD, KS., 27 DAN MORRIS FT. GIBSON, OK., L88 LARRY CLAWSON, NKC, MO., 72 VERNON HAMMOND WICHITA, KS.. SHANNON PHILLIPS JOPLIN, MO., JOE CONWAY LAWTON OK. ,TERRY MELTON BARTLESVILLE, OK.
The Autumn air moved in a different pattern over the Mid America Motor Speedway for the annual Mid America Blowout. With clear skies the rotation of wind came from the air dams and spoilers of the O'Reilly MLRA as the drivers tried to qualify for the next evenings Features. Trying his best was local Al Purkey from Coffeyville, Ks as going into the night he was trailing Defending Champion Alan Vaughn by just 22 points in the final weekend of points. Both drivers have had very stellar seasons with many wins to each of their credits. Purkey and Vaughn both had competed in Championship points with the O'Reilly NCRA. also and it was to the wire there also only to see Al Purkey claim the title at the end. With this on Purkey's mind he was wanting to accomplish more than just a qualifing race, he also wanted to gain the most in passing points to better his starting position.
On tap for the evening was over 150 cars as competition was at the top of the list for everybody there. 'ROOKIE' racer Rusty Dukes of Fair Grove Missouri lead the way into the points battle of the "Rookies" with a cushion that was not to be contended with. His finish and efforts would be merely money. Other "Rookies" racing for points was there to get in his pocket and steal his chances included Dale Eaton, Eric Anderson, Will Ince and Brett LaFollette.
Drivers was from everywhere including Missouri, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Iowa, Nebraska, and Kansas to shoot for the $5,000.00 A Feature prize money
High Gear Higlights
In the first heat Joe Kosiski jumped to the front and never looked back for the rest of the way. On laps 6,7,and 8 Brett LaFollette was giving the Champ Alan Vaughn fits running as hard and as deep as Vaughn would in all of the corners. Then on lap 9 he finally edged the "Rookie" fr the top three position.
Heat two was the Bodenhamer and Randolph show for the most part. Bodenhamers one shot at the lead would come and go on lap 9 as Randolph muscled away.
Ted Martin and Russell Portwood would jump straight to the fire making action on lap 2 getting into each other and either having no desire to lift, as the turn one approched they seperated and continued at full speed. Lap 3 had Dan Pablo looping in 3, then again on lap 6 in two. All this time Gary Stolba had watched his efforts come into play as he worked the field like a seasoned pro. Lap 8 had Stolba doing the dance of the octane as he throttled to the outside of Mike Wallace going for the lead. After staking his claim it was Willow Springs, Missouri driver claiming his victory.
The fourth heat was dedicated to be Mike Brown wins and no one else has a chance. As Brown blasted to at once a 25 car lead. Terry Phillips would come into the top 3 with Snny Fiendling getting second.
Heat 5 was the flag race of the evening as it appeared to never get started but when it finally did Al Purkey would claim the win to be his.Ed Dixon made a charge almost every lap but he never could slip by for enough time to make Purkey pull behind. Rounding the top 5 would be Mike Martin, Dustin Mooneyham and Terry Melton.
The finl heat was another stop and go race with the first caution coming on lap 1 with the pole sitter spinning in turn two almost slapping the wall. on the restart Brandon McCormick would slip up in turn 4 . Back on the gas Larry Clawson and Bill Frye almost became straight away tropheys as Clawson scooped on Frye barely missing making a big mess. Frye finally settled on the top to get the pass for second, then a couple laps later McCormick saw the same cushion and blasted Frye out of 4 inches away from the wall. Ahead Raymond Merrill was a non stopper as he kept forward motion and at a fast pace.
Official O'Reilly MLRA Heat Race Finishes
Heat 1 JOE KOSISKI, RUSTY DUKES, ALLEN VAUGHN, BRETT LAFOLETTE, DARREL DEFRANCE, BOBBY KERBS, DALE EATON, CLINT HATLEY
Heat 2 CHARLIE RANDOPH, JASON BODENHAMER, SHANE ESSARY, FRANK MCGEHEE, ERIC ANDERSON, WILL INCE, LEROY JOHNSON, AUBREY SWANN
Heat 3 GARY STOBA, RUSSELL PORTWOOD, MIKE WALLACE, TED MARTIN, DAN MORRIS, KERRY SCHULZE, JOHN FARMER
Heat 4 MIKE BROWN, TERRY PHILLIPS, SONNY FINLAND, BRIAN MCANICH,GARY WEBB, DARYL BROWN, GARY GORBY, VERNON HAMMOND
HEAT 5 AL PURKEY, ED DIXON, MIKE MARTIN, DUSTIN MOONEYHAM, TERRY MELTON, ANDY GERSTERKORN, JOE CONWAY
HEAT 6 RAYMOND MERRILL, BRANDON MCCORMICK, BILL FRYE, JOHN ANDERSON, LARRY CLAWSON, ROBERT COFFMAN, SHANNON PHILLIPS
For a scheduling of the "Thunder Tour 2003" contact Alan or Harriet Chancellor at (816) 650-5063 or www.mlraracing.com you may also contact Kevin Fletcher at (417) 234-3273 e-mails be sent to mlramom@yahoo.com or oreillymlra@cs.com
Please take the time and Support our Sponsors who Support the O'Reilly MLRA and keeps racing growing at the fast pace it does, Without them it would be like a Stick and Ball kind of Sport. We know you don't want to have to set through a night of that!
O'Reilly Auto Parts - The Parts Professionals
Aerotech Hoosier Racing Tires, Sunoco / Simon Petroleum, Hatfield Racing Engines, Larry Shaw Race Cars, GRT Race Cars, Schoenfield Headers, Real Wheels, Intensitee, Laboratories Makers of ATL Fuel Cells, The Cutting Edge, Gameday Trophy, Bodees Race Bodies, APR And G & G Motorsports, Smitty's Racing Engines, Rod End Supply , Buzzard Racing Engines , Duralite Wheels , RTM Factory Direct, DriveLine Shop, Kluhsman Racing Components, Pro-Line Design, James Ince Race Cars, AFCO, Weld Wheels
2003 would like to welcome aboard our newest members of the Thunder AND Lightning Series Kluhsman Racing Components. Makers of Precision Aluminum Components for all kinds of Race Cars, Their work is showcased with many series already including NASCAR, Busch Grand Nationals, ARCA, To name a few. We know they will make a great partnership with the addition of their Product.
Another new Name to listen for on the Track will be the Newest Design of the Late Model RaceCar. James Ince of Charlotte NC, has put his many years of racing talent to work. Introducing what is promising to be the car to be followed. The Newly designed INCE will be making its name at many tracks across the Midwest in 2003. You ready to win races yet or you just want to drive a car INCE Chassis Rogersville, Missouri.
For Precision DriveLine repair and construction, One name you can trust is the DriveLine Shop in Springfield, Missouri. From Hollow Steel to Lightweight Aluminum, Guaranteeing his work will be done right should add some satisfaction. His work has been showcased on TNN on the popular TV Show Hot Rod Television, numerous times. From Outlaw Pulling Trucks to Super Dirt Late Model race cars it's precision work from the design to the assembly.
If you want artwork, let Marty Denney of Pro Line Design paint you're world. Designing Custom Helmets, Wood Cars, Diecast's are just a few of his talents. Located in Springfield, Missouri he is one of the few that gets the job done, from pencil to the masterpiece. Stop by the O'Reilly MLRA Trailer and check out some of his work.
