By Kevin Fletcher
Mothers Day Magic
24 Entries
Overcast Windy Skies
(33 Al Purkey Coffeyville, Ks.) (12m Raymond Merrill Salisaw, Okla.) (1$ Kerry Schulze Nevada, Mo.) (53 Joe Kosiski Omaha, Nebr.) (1k John Anderson Omaha, Nebr.) (56 Gary Webb Bluegrass, Iowa) (22 Alan Vaughn Belton, Mo.) (23 Brent LaFollette KC, Ks.) (88 Rusty Dukes Fair Grove, Mo.) (42 Brandon McCormick Lebanon, Mo.) (83 Daryl Brown Altamont, Ks.) (15 David Turner Creighton, Mo.) (1r Russell Portwood Coffeyville, Ks.) (35 Mike McCoy Galesburg, Ks.) (18 Terry Melton Bartlesville, Okla.) (86 Eric Main Hutchinson, Ks.) (22g Andy Gerstenkorn Independence, Ks.) (63 D Eaton St. Joe, Mo.) (28n Eric Anderson Archie, Mo.) (98 Joe Conway Lawton, Okla.) (22h Robert Hough Coffeyville, Okla.) (11 Ace Ihm Hazelgrove, Wisc.) (36 Kent Taylor Wellington, Ks.) (25 Darren Ray Coffeyville, Ks.)
Heat Race 1
The "Child" got wild but not until lap 7 as for awhile it was looking Like the defending champion from Belton, Missouri. Alan Vaughn would go uncontested for the first heat race of the evening at the Mid America Motor Speedway. Within the first laps Vaughn would show the skills needed to be a race leader, right behind him was other skills and talents that was knocking at the door and wanting in. Approaching lap 8 Vaughn would race under the flagstand in high gear and in full motion but his approach into turn 2 had a little different path with his direction on it. Into the marbles he would go and he would have to elbow up hard to save his Helt's Turf Farm racer. Down the backstretch he kept it hammered and sideways but only lost a couple of precious spots. The next few laps would be crucial for him as those mid pack cars was now the cars he would need to race again for the front. From that point on he never would be able to get the strengths needed to make a charge for the lead as they crossed the checkers it was Al Purkey with the victory. Vaughn would hold back Joe Kosiski for second, Kosiski would narrowly keep John Anderson from slipping up on his top 3 run.
1) Al Purkey 2) Alan Vaughn 3) Joe Kosiski 4) John Anderson 5) David Turner 6) Mike McCoy 7) Joe Conway 8) Kent Taylor
Heat Race 2
It was Coffeyville regular racer Daryl Brown in the second heat that logged the best run of the evening in his heat race. Leading all 11 laps he never would look back in his Potato Creek car doing it in style with the left front seldom seeing the ground. Behind him Raymond Merrill had a close call while attempting a challenge, his car slipped under from him in turn two whipping it around as he grabbed the wheel and held on for the ride. When the car finally stopped it was minimal damage to sheet metal that had came from the concrete wall. On the restart it was Rusty Dukes a O'Reilly MLRA "Rookie" that was out to impress, as he begin a charge on every groove of the track, muscling up to second position. Merrill on the other hand had climbed back on the horsepower and was back to the front himself but never had the position to challenge Dukes for another spot.
1) Daryl Brown 2) Rusty Dukes 3) Raymond Merrill 4) Brent LaFollette 5) Ace Ihm 6) Eric Main 7) Darren Ray 8) Andy Gerstenkorn
Heat Race 3
With 2 laps in the books the worst incident of the evening could have been a lot worse than the final outcome. Terry Melton leading the race was working up to a 2-3 car advantage as he was outrageously fast, but his power and the apex of turn 2 had a conflict that put Melton in a nasty Speedway dance. While he was working the bottom, his racer became loose and loose became lost, as he was trying to get control again. The others was on his outside and attempted to capitalize on his misfortunes. But hardship and impact would come to him and Eric Anderson just past the flagstand. Anderson's car was the closest thing to stop Meltons racecar as they both slammed into each other. Anderson's car being used as a 50mph moving target. After a brief Red, Melton would be able to go again as he sentenced to the rear of the field. On the restart it was 3 separate races at once through the field. Russell Portwood a Coffeyville racer would jump to the front and race his way to a victory, while behind him was Gary Webb and Kerry Schulze in a heated race for second. 2 car lengths back another fight was going on for position as Brandon McCormick last seasons "Rookie"of the year was squared with Robert Hough for 4th place.
1) Russell Portwood 2) Gary Webb 3) Kerry Schulze 4) Brandon McCormick 5) Robert Hough 6) Terry Melton 7) D Eaton 8) Eric Anderson
40 Lap Mothers Day Magic O'Reilly MLRA/NCRA
After 3 tries for the green, flagman Mike Striegal saw the perfect start for everyone as the cars rolled down the straight away side by side 12 rows deep. Turn 1 had the advantage for Rusty Dukes as he blasted Polesitter Al Purkey and went to the lead. His leadership qualities were soon to be tested as Purkey was back for the test once again. On Purkeys second attempt of being the race leader he spoke the loudest of the bunch. With 23 cars in his rear view mirror he would only lead long enough to get his tires heated, as the Red would come out for Darren Ray as his car was against the frontstretch wall in the way of trouble on lap 2. After a restart it was "Pole Cat" Purkey once again being challenged for the lead spot. Dukes would get enough of a nose piece under him to keep Purkey feeling uneasy for the next few laps. After a few more laps of action Dukes chances would go slipping, as the top groove of the backstretch wasn't quite where his car was being raced but more in the marbles as now found himself going backwards a few spots. Charging in the Kilpatrick Chevrolet car Kerry Schulze was now on his mission from Nevada, as he would too have the power at times to put the pressure on Purkey. a few car lenghts back Dukes and Brown had some nose to tail action in turn 4 with Brown spinning, as it would cause another restart that would tighten the field together once again. Within the half way point Raymond Merrill had snuck his way to the top. As he was now determined to upset Schulze on his way to the lead. As the two battled for spots Purkey was able to pull to a 5-car length advantage but was faced with more and more lapped cars. Again the Yellow would fly for Ace Ihm, as he would swap ends on the track in turns 1 and 2 it was a bunched field again for everybody on the restart. Soon the centerpieces of Omaha was in the big 5 as they would work over Kerry Schulze time and time again, only to be put aside as Schulze was holding his ground. When the final flag fell on the field most of the starting cars was still on the track, but once again Al Purkey was the man that was "On Track".
1) Al Purkey 2) Raymond Merrill 3) Kerry Schulze 4) Joe Kosiski 5) John Anderson 6) Gary Webb 7) Alan Vaughn 8) Brent LaFollette 9) Rusty Dukes 10) Brandon McCormick 11) Daryl Brown 12) David Turner 13) Russell Portwood 14) Mike McCoy 15) Terry Melton 16) Eric Main 17) Andy Gerstenkorn 18) D Eaton 19) Eric Anderson 20) Joe Conway 21) Robert Hough 22) Ace Ihm 23) Kent Taylor 24) Darren Ray
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) 860-8346 e-mails can 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!
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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 MB2 Motorsports in Charlotte NC, Crew Chief of Johnny Benson in the Valvoline Car 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.
Mothers Day Magic
24 Entries
Overcast Windy Skies
(33 Al Purkey Coffeyville, Ks.) (12m Raymond Merrill Salisaw, Okla.) (1$ Kerry Schulze Nevada, Mo.) (53 Joe Kosiski Omaha, Nebr.) (1k John Anderson Omaha, Nebr.) (56 Gary Webb Bluegrass, Iowa) (22 Alan Vaughn Belton, Mo.) (23 Brent LaFollette KC, Ks.) (88 Rusty Dukes Fair Grove, Mo.) (42 Brandon McCormick Lebanon, Mo.) (83 Daryl Brown Altamont, Ks.) (15 David Turner Creighton, Mo.) (1r Russell Portwood Coffeyville, Ks.) (35 Mike McCoy Galesburg, Ks.) (18 Terry Melton Bartlesville, Okla.) (86 Eric Main Hutchinson, Ks.) (22g Andy Gerstenkorn Independence, Ks.) (63 D Eaton St. Joe, Mo.) (28n Eric Anderson Archie, Mo.) (98 Joe Conway Lawton, Okla.) (22h Robert Hough Coffeyville, Okla.) (11 Ace Ihm Hazelgrove, Wisc.) (36 Kent Taylor Wellington, Ks.) (25 Darren Ray Coffeyville, Ks.)
Heat Race 1
The "Child" got wild but not until lap 7 as for awhile it was looking Like the defending champion from Belton, Missouri. Alan Vaughn would go uncontested for the first heat race of the evening at the Mid America Motor Speedway. Within the first laps Vaughn would show the skills needed to be a race leader, right behind him was other skills and talents that was knocking at the door and wanting in. Approaching lap 8 Vaughn would race under the flagstand in high gear and in full motion but his approach into turn 2 had a little different path with his direction on it. Into the marbles he would go and he would have to elbow up hard to save his Helt's Turf Farm racer. Down the backstretch he kept it hammered and sideways but only lost a couple of precious spots. The next few laps would be crucial for him as those mid pack cars was now the cars he would need to race again for the front. From that point on he never would be able to get the strengths needed to make a charge for the lead as they crossed the checkers it was Al Purkey with the victory. Vaughn would hold back Joe Kosiski for second, Kosiski would narrowly keep John Anderson from slipping up on his top 3 run.
1) Al Purkey 2) Alan Vaughn 3) Joe Kosiski 4) John Anderson 5) David Turner 6) Mike McCoy 7) Joe Conway 8) Kent Taylor
Heat Race 2
It was Coffeyville regular racer Daryl Brown in the second heat that logged the best run of the evening in his heat race. Leading all 11 laps he never would look back in his Potato Creek car doing it in style with the left front seldom seeing the ground. Behind him Raymond Merrill had a close call while attempting a challenge, his car slipped under from him in turn two whipping it around as he grabbed the wheel and held on for the ride. When the car finally stopped it was minimal damage to sheet metal that had came from the concrete wall. On the restart it was Rusty Dukes a O'Reilly MLRA "Rookie" that was out to impress, as he begin a charge on every groove of the track, muscling up to second position. Merrill on the other hand had climbed back on the horsepower and was back to the front himself but never had the position to challenge Dukes for another spot.
1) Daryl Brown 2) Rusty Dukes 3) Raymond Merrill 4) Brent LaFollette 5) Ace Ihm 6) Eric Main 7) Darren Ray 8) Andy Gerstenkorn
Heat Race 3
With 2 laps in the books the worst incident of the evening could have been a lot worse than the final outcome. Terry Melton leading the race was working up to a 2-3 car advantage as he was outrageously fast, but his power and the apex of turn 2 had a conflict that put Melton in a nasty Speedway dance. While he was working the bottom, his racer became loose and loose became lost, as he was trying to get control again. The others was on his outside and attempted to capitalize on his misfortunes. But hardship and impact would come to him and Eric Anderson just past the flagstand. Anderson's car was the closest thing to stop Meltons racecar as they both slammed into each other. Anderson's car being used as a 50mph moving target. After a brief Red, Melton would be able to go again as he sentenced to the rear of the field. On the restart it was 3 separate races at once through the field. Russell Portwood a Coffeyville racer would jump to the front and race his way to a victory, while behind him was Gary Webb and Kerry Schulze in a heated race for second. 2 car lengths back another fight was going on for position as Brandon McCormick last seasons "Rookie"of the year was squared with Robert Hough for 4th place.
1) Russell Portwood 2) Gary Webb 3) Kerry Schulze 4) Brandon McCormick 5) Robert Hough 6) Terry Melton 7) D Eaton 8) Eric Anderson
40 Lap Mothers Day Magic O'Reilly MLRA/NCRA
After 3 tries for the green, flagman Mike Striegal saw the perfect start for everyone as the cars rolled down the straight away side by side 12 rows deep. Turn 1 had the advantage for Rusty Dukes as he blasted Polesitter Al Purkey and went to the lead. His leadership qualities were soon to be tested as Purkey was back for the test once again. On Purkeys second attempt of being the race leader he spoke the loudest of the bunch. With 23 cars in his rear view mirror he would only lead long enough to get his tires heated, as the Red would come out for Darren Ray as his car was against the frontstretch wall in the way of trouble on lap 2. After a restart it was "Pole Cat" Purkey once again being challenged for the lead spot. Dukes would get enough of a nose piece under him to keep Purkey feeling uneasy for the next few laps. After a few more laps of action Dukes chances would go slipping, as the top groove of the backstretch wasn't quite where his car was being raced but more in the marbles as now found himself going backwards a few spots. Charging in the Kilpatrick Chevrolet car Kerry Schulze was now on his mission from Nevada, as he would too have the power at times to put the pressure on Purkey. a few car lenghts back Dukes and Brown had some nose to tail action in turn 4 with Brown spinning, as it would cause another restart that would tighten the field together once again. Within the half way point Raymond Merrill had snuck his way to the top. As he was now determined to upset Schulze on his way to the lead. As the two battled for spots Purkey was able to pull to a 5-car length advantage but was faced with more and more lapped cars. Again the Yellow would fly for Ace Ihm, as he would swap ends on the track in turns 1 and 2 it was a bunched field again for everybody on the restart. Soon the centerpieces of Omaha was in the big 5 as they would work over Kerry Schulze time and time again, only to be put aside as Schulze was holding his ground. When the final flag fell on the field most of the starting cars was still on the track, but once again Al Purkey was the man that was "On Track".
1) Al Purkey 2) Raymond Merrill 3) Kerry Schulze 4) Joe Kosiski 5) John Anderson 6) Gary Webb 7) Alan Vaughn 8) Brent LaFollette 9) Rusty Dukes 10) Brandon McCormick 11) Daryl Brown 12) David Turner 13) Russell Portwood 14) Mike McCoy 15) Terry Melton 16) Eric Main 17) Andy Gerstenkorn 18) D Eaton 19) Eric Anderson 20) Joe Conway 21) Robert Hough 22) Ace Ihm 23) Kent Taylor 24) Darren Ray
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) 860-8346 e-mails can 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
Hoosier Racing Tires, Sunoco / Simon Petroleum, Hatfield Racing Engines, Larry Shaw Race Cars, GRT Race Cars, Schoenfield Headers, Real Wheels, Intensitee, Aerotech 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 MB2 Motorsports in Charlotte NC, Crew Chief of Johnny Benson in the Valvoline Car 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.
