By: Kevin Fletcher
An open invitation is being given for those that would like to join in the O'Reilly MLRA Awards Banquet, Saturday evening Novmber 29th, 2003. It is again going to be held at the plush Argasy Casino in Riverside, Mo. Located on 777 NW Argasy Parkway It will be open to everyone with a social hour begining at 5:30 p.m. and the evenings meal being served at 7:00 p.m. Advance tickets can be purchased for $30.00 and door prices will be $35.00 . It is recommended to reserve you're seat early as last years event was near capacity, and this year a larger amount of people is expected.
Awards will be given to the Top finishing Drivers that completed the required number of scheduled races for the 2003 season. On top of monies awarded will be many contengiency awards from the various series sponsors.
For a complete evening with the Stars of the O'Reilly MLRA Racing Series make plans today. Tickets can be ordered by phone at 816-650-5063 (Harriet or Allen)
Official Top 25 in Championship points.
2003 Series Champion Alan Vaughn - Belton, Missouri
(2nd consecutive year in a row, 3 time overall Champion 1995, 2002, 2003
5 feature wins in 2003 - 81 Speedway, Rocky Mountain National Speedway, Humboldt Speedway, Winston Speedway, Adrian Speedway)
2003 Series "Rookie" of the year Rusty Dukes - Fair Grove, Missouri
(Highest finishing "Rookie" 6th in overall points, 1 2003 feature win, Joplin, Missouri)
1) 1911 - Alan Vaughn - Belton, Mo. (5 Feature Wins)
2) 1901 - Al Purkey - Coffeyville, Ks. (8 Feature Wins)
3) 1453 - Russell Portwood Coffeyville, Ks.
4) 1357 - Joe Kosiski - Omaha, Neb.
5) 1352 - Raymond Merrill - Salisaw, Ok.
6) 1337 - Rusty Dukes - Fair Grove, Mo. ® (1 Feature Win)
7) 1204 - Eric Anderson - Archie, Mo. ®
8) 1163 - Dale Eaton - St, Joe, Mo. ®
9) 1139 - Daryl Brown - Altamont, Ks.
10) 1027 - Joe Conway - Lawton, Ok.
11) 990 - Brandon McCormick - Lebanon, Mo.
12) 805 - Bret LaFollette - KC, Mo. ®
13) 747 - Will Ince - Springfield, Mo. ®
14) 676 - John Anderson - Omaha, Neb.
15) 661 - Eric Main - Hutchinson, Ks.
16) 602 - Jason Bodenhamer - Centerview, Mo.
17) 515 - Jeff French - Wahkee, Iowa
18) 514 - Terry Phillips - Springfield, Mo. (3 Feature Wins)
19) 508 - Mike Brown - Ft. Gibson, Ok. (1 Feature Win)
20) 456 - Kyle Berck - Marquette, Neb. (3 Feature Wins)
21) 454 - Kelly Boen - Henderson, Colo.
22) 446 - Donnie McClellan -Grant City, Mo.
23) 413 - Gary Webb - Blue Grass, Iowa
24) 398 - Kerry Schultz - Nevada, Mo.
25) 341 - David Turner - Creighton, Mo.
® Notates "Rookie" Driver Contender for 2003
Corporate Sponsor for 2003
O'Reilly Auto Parts - The Parts Professionals
Associate Sponsors for 2003
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
New Sponsors of 2003
DriveLine Shop - Springfield, Missouri
James Ince Race Chassis - Rogersville, Missouri
Pro Line Designs - Springfield, Missouri
Kluhsman Racing Products - Lockwood, Missouri
For more media Info contact Kevin Fletcher at 417-234-3273 or e-mail to OREILLY MLRA@cs.com also you may contact the series owners Allen (Cowboy) and Harriet Chancellor at 816-650-5063
An open invitation is being given for those that would like to join in the O'Reilly MLRA Awards Banquet, Saturday evening Novmber 29th, 2003. It is again going to be held at the plush Argasy Casino in Riverside, Mo. Located on 777 NW Argasy Parkway It will be open to everyone with a social hour begining at 5:30 p.m. and the evenings meal being served at 7:00 p.m. Advance tickets can be purchased for $30.00 and door prices will be $35.00 . It is recommended to reserve you're seat early as last years event was near capacity, and this year a larger amount of people is expected.
Awards will be given to the Top finishing Drivers that completed the required number of scheduled races for the 2003 season. On top of monies awarded will be many contengiency awards from the various series sponsors.
For a complete evening with the Stars of the O'Reilly MLRA Racing Series make plans today. Tickets can be ordered by phone at 816-650-5063 (Harriet or Allen)
Official Top 25 in Championship points.
2003 Series Champion Alan Vaughn - Belton, Missouri
(2nd consecutive year in a row, 3 time overall Champion 1995, 2002, 2003
5 feature wins in 2003 - 81 Speedway, Rocky Mountain National Speedway, Humboldt Speedway, Winston Speedway, Adrian Speedway)
2003 Series "Rookie" of the year Rusty Dukes - Fair Grove, Missouri
(Highest finishing "Rookie" 6th in overall points, 1 2003 feature win, Joplin, Missouri)
1) 1911 - Alan Vaughn - Belton, Mo. (5 Feature Wins)
2) 1901 - Al Purkey - Coffeyville, Ks. (8 Feature Wins)
3) 1453 - Russell Portwood Coffeyville, Ks.
4) 1357 - Joe Kosiski - Omaha, Neb.
5) 1352 - Raymond Merrill - Salisaw, Ok.
6) 1337 - Rusty Dukes - Fair Grove, Mo. ® (1 Feature Win)
7) 1204 - Eric Anderson - Archie, Mo. ®
8) 1163 - Dale Eaton - St, Joe, Mo. ®
9) 1139 - Daryl Brown - Altamont, Ks.
10) 1027 - Joe Conway - Lawton, Ok.
11) 990 - Brandon McCormick - Lebanon, Mo.
12) 805 - Bret LaFollette - KC, Mo. ®
13) 747 - Will Ince - Springfield, Mo. ®
14) 676 - John Anderson - Omaha, Neb.
15) 661 - Eric Main - Hutchinson, Ks.
16) 602 - Jason Bodenhamer - Centerview, Mo.
17) 515 - Jeff French - Wahkee, Iowa
18) 514 - Terry Phillips - Springfield, Mo. (3 Feature Wins)
19) 508 - Mike Brown - Ft. Gibson, Ok. (1 Feature Win)
20) 456 - Kyle Berck - Marquette, Neb. (3 Feature Wins)
21) 454 - Kelly Boen - Henderson, Colo.
22) 446 - Donnie McClellan -Grant City, Mo.
23) 413 - Gary Webb - Blue Grass, Iowa
24) 398 - Kerry Schultz - Nevada, Mo.
25) 341 - David Turner - Creighton, Mo.
® Notates "Rookie" Driver Contender for 2003
Corporate Sponsor for 2003
O'Reilly Auto Parts - The Parts Professionals
Associate Sponsors for 2003
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
New Sponsors of 2003
DriveLine Shop - Springfield, Missouri
James Ince Race Chassis - Rogersville, Missouri
Pro Line Designs - Springfield, Missouri
Kluhsman Racing Products - Lockwood, Missouri
For more media Info contact Kevin Fletcher at 417-234-3273 or e-mail to OREILLY MLRA@cs.com also you may contact the series owners Allen (Cowboy) and Harriet Chancellor at 816-650-5063
