Kansas City, KS (October 2nd, 2009)- Springfield, Missouri's Terry Phillips captured night #1 of the O'Reilly MLRA Clyde Ellis Late Model Showdown at Lakeside Speedway in Kansas City, KS. Arlington, Ohio's Matt Miller was second with Marquette, Nebraska's Kyle Berck finishing in third. Welcome, North Carolina's Dale McDowell rallied from his 18th starting position to finish in fourth with Franklin, Pennsylvania's Matt Lux rounded out the Top 5. Sixth through tenth were Rylan Long, Kurt Kile, Denny Woodworth, David Turner, and Matt Johnson respectively. John Anderson had mechanical difficulties early in the race after contact with the Turn 2 wall ultimately resulting a second consecutive 22nd place finish. Al Purkey rallied from an early pit stop to finish in 10th taking the point lead from Anderson. Purkey leads by just 4 points over Anderson with 2 races remaining.
Payne and Phillips shared the front row as the 26 car field stormed to the green flag but it was Phillips taking the point to lead the opening lap. Payne returned the favor to take the lead on Lap #2 as there was plenty of 3 and 4 wide racing throughout the field in his rear view mirror. Matt Miller ran third in the early going with Anderson in fourth and Rookie Matt Johnson in fifth. A Caution for debris on lap 5 reset the field as Payne continued to lead with Miller now up to second and Phillips in third.
A second caution flag flew on Lap 7 for a spin on the backstretch by Kurt Kile and Chris Simpson. Al Purkey also pitted under the caution and returned at the rear of the field. Payne continued to lead as the laps clicked off but Omaha, Nebraska's John Anderson jumped the cushion in Turn 2 ending his night after contact with the wall. The field settled into a solid run of green flag laps before a final restart on Lap 27 would decide the outcome of tonight's event. The single file restart had Payne leading with Phillips second but as the field roared down the backstretch, apparent contact between teammates Phillips and Payne sent Payne into a spin and stopping on the backstretch. Payne retired to the pits as his night was over. A torried battle between Phillips and Miller was settled by Phillips as he crossed the line in first for the $3,000 winner's share of the money.
Phillip's GRT Chassis is Powered by a Hatfield Racing Engine with sponsorship support from Andy's Frozen Custard, Don Babb Motorsports, New Vision Graphics, and Integra Shocks/Springs. The Feature was worth $3,000 to win.
Heat Race Winners included Jeremy Payne, Matt Miller, Matt Johnson, John Anderson, and David Turner. Consolation Race Wins were captured Keith Foss and Dale McDowell. MLRA Provisionals were awarded to Joe Kosiski and Bryant Goldsmith. The MLRA Rookie of the Race went to Archie, Missouri's Matt Johnson. Complete and updated MLRA points standings will be available at www.MLRAracing.com.
The O'Reilly MLRA Presented by Lucas Oil Products returns to Lakeside Speedway for night Number 2 of The Clyde Ellis Late Model Showdown on Saturday, Oct. 3rd. Action on Saturday gets under way at 7:30pm with grandstand gates set to open at 5:00pm. Adult Tickets are just $22 in advance and $25 at the gate. Kids (8-14) Reserved tickets are just $8 with General Admission tickets $6. Race fans 7 and under are admitted FREE. The Lakeside Speedway is located on Wolcott Dr. just off I-435 in Kansas City, Kansas. For detailed event information and directions to the Lakeside Speedway, please visit http://www.lakesidespeedway.net or call the track office at (913) 299-2040. Saturday's Main Event pays $5,000 to win. Watch for www.MLRAracing.com or www.LakesideSpeedway.net for complete event details!
Lucas Oil A-Feature Results
1. Terry Phillips (Springfield, MO), 2. Matt Miller (Arlington, OH), 3. Kyle Berck (Marquette, NE), 4. Dale McDowell (Welcome, NC), 5. Matt Lux (Franklin, PA), 6. Rylan Long (Greenfield, MO), 7. Kurt Kile (Nichols, IA), 8. Denny Woodworth (Mendon, IL), 9. David Turner (Adrian, MO), 10. Al Purkey (Coffeyville, KS), 11. Matt Johnson (Archie, MO), 12. Joe Kosiski (Omaha, NE), 13. Keith Foss (Winona, MN), 14. Brandon McCormick (Lebanon, MO), 15. Jerimiah Hurst (Dubuque, IA), 16. Jeremy Payne (Springfield, MO), 17. Jason Bodenhamer (Centerview, MO), 18. Chris Smyser (Lancaster, MO), 19. Alan Vaughn (Belton, MO), 20. Eric Turner (Hermitage, MO), 21. Matt Furman (Iowa City, IA), 22. John Anderson (Omaha, NE), 23. Chris Simpson (Oxford, IA), 24. Ronnie Wallace (McCook, NE), 25. Bryant Goldsmith (Corning, IA), 26. Mike Collins (Council Bluffs, IA)
Tompkins Industries Consolation Race #1 Results
1. Keith Foss (Winona, MN), 2. Denny Woodworth (Mendon, IL), 3. Chris Smyser (Lancaster, MO), 4. Brandon McCormick (Lebanon, MO), 5. Delbert Smith (Wichita, KS), 6. Al Humphrey (Giltner, NE), 7. Mike Wiarda (Aurora, NE), 8. Jimmy Segraves (Valley Center, KS), 9. Joe Kosiski (Omaha, NE), 10. Bill Koons (Omaha, NE), 11. Kenny Edwards (Columbia, MO), 12. Reid Millard (Jefferson City, MO), 13. Steve Johnson (Joplin, MO), 14. Andrew McKay (Minneapolis, MN), 15. Shad Badder (Oak Grove, MO), 16. Craig Preble (Yutan, NE), 17. John Kuchar (Brighton, CO)
Lucas Cattle Consolation Race #2 Results
1. Dale McDowell (Welcome, NC), 2. Eric Turner (Hermitage, MO), 3. Rylan Long (Greenfield, MO), 4. Kurt Kile (Nichols, IA), 5. Bryant Goldsmith (Corning, IA), 6. Skip Frey, 7. Kevin Kile (West Liberty, IA), 8. Larry Jones (Eldrado Springs, MO), 9. Bill Leighton (Omaha, NE), 10. Steve Kempt (Shelton, NE), 11. Larry Clawson (N Kansas City, MO), 12. Brett Wood (Warrensburg, MO), 13. Dustin Vance (Cleveland, MO), 14. Dustin Walker (Belton, MO), 15. Clint Bowyer (Welcome, NC), 16. Brantlee Gotschall (Nevada, MO), 17. Zachary Goulden (Gladstone, MO)
Sunoco Race Fuels Heat Race #1 Results
1. Jeremy Payne (Springfield, MO), 2. Ronnie Wallace (McCook, NE), 3. Jerimiah Hurst (Dubuque, IA), 4. Reid Millard (Jefferson City, MO), 5. Brett Wood (Warrensburg, MO), 6. Delbert Smith (Wichita, KS), 7. Jimmy Segraves (Valley Center, KS), 8. Steve Kempt (Shelton, NE), 9. Bill Koons (Omaha, NE), 10. Skip Freys
Hoosier Race Tires Heat Race #2 Results
1. Matt Miller (Arlington, OH), 2. Alan Vaughn (Belton, MO), 3. Matt Lux (Franklin, PA), 4. Clint Bowyer (Welcome, NC), 5. Denny Woodworth (Mendon, IL), 6. Craig Preble (Yutan, NE), 7. Brantlee Gotschall (Nevada, MO), 8. Al Humphrey (Giltner, NE), 9. Zachary Goulden (Gladstone, MO), 10. John Kuchar (Brighton, CO)
Country Mart Heat Race #3 Results
1. Matt Johnson (Archie, MO), 2. Matt Furman (Iowa City, IA), 3. Chris Simpson (Oxford, IA), 4. Kurt Kile (Nichols, IA), 5. Chris Smyser (Lancaster, MO), 6. Andrew McKay (Minneapolis, MN), 7. Larry Clawson (N Kansas City, MO), 8. Kevin Kile (West Liberty, IA), 9. Dustin Vance (Cleveland, MO), 10. Dustin Walker (Belton, MO)
Powertrain Industries Heat Race #4 Results
1. John Anderson (Omaha, NE), 2. Kyle Berck (Marquette, NE), 3. Jason Bodenhamer (Centerview, MO), 4. Al Purkey (Coffeyville, KS), 5. Dale McDowell (Welcome, NC), 6. Rylan Long (Greenfield, MO), 7. Brandon McCormick (Lebanon, MO), 8. Shad Badder (Oak Grove, MO), 9. Joe Kosiski (Omaha, NE), 10. Kenny Edwards (Columbia, MO)
Impact Signs Heat Race #5 Results
1. David Turner (Adrian, MO), 2. Terry Phillips (Springfield, MO), 3. Keith Foss (Winona, MN), 4. Mike Collins (Council Bluffs, IA), 5. Eric Turner (Hermitage, MO), 6. Mike Wiarda (Aurora, NE), 7. Bryant Goldsmith (Corning, IA), 8. Larry Jones (Eldrado Springs, MO), 9. Steve Johnson (Joplin, MO), 10. Bill Leighton (Omaha, NE)
MLRA Contingency Award Winners
Tanner Racing Products by MB-
Performance Bodies Nosepiece Award-
BSB Manufacturing Product Certificate-
KRC Product Award-
The O'Reilly MLRA (Midwest Latemodel Racing Association) presented by Lucas Oil Products sanctions regional Super Dirt Late Model touring series events in Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, and Iowa.
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
Payne and Phillips shared the front row as the 26 car field stormed to the green flag but it was Phillips taking the point to lead the opening lap. Payne returned the favor to take the lead on Lap #2 as there was plenty of 3 and 4 wide racing throughout the field in his rear view mirror. Matt Miller ran third in the early going with Anderson in fourth and Rookie Matt Johnson in fifth. A Caution for debris on lap 5 reset the field as Payne continued to lead with Miller now up to second and Phillips in third.
A second caution flag flew on Lap 7 for a spin on the backstretch by Kurt Kile and Chris Simpson. Al Purkey also pitted under the caution and returned at the rear of the field. Payne continued to lead as the laps clicked off but Omaha, Nebraska's John Anderson jumped the cushion in Turn 2 ending his night after contact with the wall. The field settled into a solid run of green flag laps before a final restart on Lap 27 would decide the outcome of tonight's event. The single file restart had Payne leading with Phillips second but as the field roared down the backstretch, apparent contact between teammates Phillips and Payne sent Payne into a spin and stopping on the backstretch. Payne retired to the pits as his night was over. A torried battle between Phillips and Miller was settled by Phillips as he crossed the line in first for the $3,000 winner's share of the money.
Phillip's GRT Chassis is Powered by a Hatfield Racing Engine with sponsorship support from Andy's Frozen Custard, Don Babb Motorsports, New Vision Graphics, and Integra Shocks/Springs. The Feature was worth $3,000 to win.
Heat Race Winners included Jeremy Payne, Matt Miller, Matt Johnson, John Anderson, and David Turner. Consolation Race Wins were captured Keith Foss and Dale McDowell. MLRA Provisionals were awarded to Joe Kosiski and Bryant Goldsmith. The MLRA Rookie of the Race went to Archie, Missouri's Matt Johnson. Complete and updated MLRA points standings will be available at www.MLRAracing.com.
The O'Reilly MLRA Presented by Lucas Oil Products returns to Lakeside Speedway for night Number 2 of The Clyde Ellis Late Model Showdown on Saturday, Oct. 3rd. Action on Saturday gets under way at 7:30pm with grandstand gates set to open at 5:00pm. Adult Tickets are just $22 in advance and $25 at the gate. Kids (8-14) Reserved tickets are just $8 with General Admission tickets $6. Race fans 7 and under are admitted FREE. The Lakeside Speedway is located on Wolcott Dr. just off I-435 in Kansas City, Kansas. For detailed event information and directions to the Lakeside Speedway, please visit http://www.lakesidespeedway.net or call the track office at (913) 299-2040. Saturday's Main Event pays $5,000 to win. Watch for www.MLRAracing.com or www.LakesideSpeedway.net for complete event details!
Lucas Oil A-Feature Results
1. Terry Phillips (Springfield, MO), 2. Matt Miller (Arlington, OH), 3. Kyle Berck (Marquette, NE), 4. Dale McDowell (Welcome, NC), 5. Matt Lux (Franklin, PA), 6. Rylan Long (Greenfield, MO), 7. Kurt Kile (Nichols, IA), 8. Denny Woodworth (Mendon, IL), 9. David Turner (Adrian, MO), 10. Al Purkey (Coffeyville, KS), 11. Matt Johnson (Archie, MO), 12. Joe Kosiski (Omaha, NE), 13. Keith Foss (Winona, MN), 14. Brandon McCormick (Lebanon, MO), 15. Jerimiah Hurst (Dubuque, IA), 16. Jeremy Payne (Springfield, MO), 17. Jason Bodenhamer (Centerview, MO), 18. Chris Smyser (Lancaster, MO), 19. Alan Vaughn (Belton, MO), 20. Eric Turner (Hermitage, MO), 21. Matt Furman (Iowa City, IA), 22. John Anderson (Omaha, NE), 23. Chris Simpson (Oxford, IA), 24. Ronnie Wallace (McCook, NE), 25. Bryant Goldsmith (Corning, IA), 26. Mike Collins (Council Bluffs, IA)
Tompkins Industries Consolation Race #1 Results
1. Keith Foss (Winona, MN), 2. Denny Woodworth (Mendon, IL), 3. Chris Smyser (Lancaster, MO), 4. Brandon McCormick (Lebanon, MO), 5. Delbert Smith (Wichita, KS), 6. Al Humphrey (Giltner, NE), 7. Mike Wiarda (Aurora, NE), 8. Jimmy Segraves (Valley Center, KS), 9. Joe Kosiski (Omaha, NE), 10. Bill Koons (Omaha, NE), 11. Kenny Edwards (Columbia, MO), 12. Reid Millard (Jefferson City, MO), 13. Steve Johnson (Joplin, MO), 14. Andrew McKay (Minneapolis, MN), 15. Shad Badder (Oak Grove, MO), 16. Craig Preble (Yutan, NE), 17. John Kuchar (Brighton, CO)
Lucas Cattle Consolation Race #2 Results
1. Dale McDowell (Welcome, NC), 2. Eric Turner (Hermitage, MO), 3. Rylan Long (Greenfield, MO), 4. Kurt Kile (Nichols, IA), 5. Bryant Goldsmith (Corning, IA), 6. Skip Frey, 7. Kevin Kile (West Liberty, IA), 8. Larry Jones (Eldrado Springs, MO), 9. Bill Leighton (Omaha, NE), 10. Steve Kempt (Shelton, NE), 11. Larry Clawson (N Kansas City, MO), 12. Brett Wood (Warrensburg, MO), 13. Dustin Vance (Cleveland, MO), 14. Dustin Walker (Belton, MO), 15. Clint Bowyer (Welcome, NC), 16. Brantlee Gotschall (Nevada, MO), 17. Zachary Goulden (Gladstone, MO)
Sunoco Race Fuels Heat Race #1 Results
1. Jeremy Payne (Springfield, MO), 2. Ronnie Wallace (McCook, NE), 3. Jerimiah Hurst (Dubuque, IA), 4. Reid Millard (Jefferson City, MO), 5. Brett Wood (Warrensburg, MO), 6. Delbert Smith (Wichita, KS), 7. Jimmy Segraves (Valley Center, KS), 8. Steve Kempt (Shelton, NE), 9. Bill Koons (Omaha, NE), 10. Skip Freys
Hoosier Race Tires Heat Race #2 Results
1. Matt Miller (Arlington, OH), 2. Alan Vaughn (Belton, MO), 3. Matt Lux (Franklin, PA), 4. Clint Bowyer (Welcome, NC), 5. Denny Woodworth (Mendon, IL), 6. Craig Preble (Yutan, NE), 7. Brantlee Gotschall (Nevada, MO), 8. Al Humphrey (Giltner, NE), 9. Zachary Goulden (Gladstone, MO), 10. John Kuchar (Brighton, CO)
Country Mart Heat Race #3 Results
1. Matt Johnson (Archie, MO), 2. Matt Furman (Iowa City, IA), 3. Chris Simpson (Oxford, IA), 4. Kurt Kile (Nichols, IA), 5. Chris Smyser (Lancaster, MO), 6. Andrew McKay (Minneapolis, MN), 7. Larry Clawson (N Kansas City, MO), 8. Kevin Kile (West Liberty, IA), 9. Dustin Vance (Cleveland, MO), 10. Dustin Walker (Belton, MO)
Powertrain Industries Heat Race #4 Results
1. John Anderson (Omaha, NE), 2. Kyle Berck (Marquette, NE), 3. Jason Bodenhamer (Centerview, MO), 4. Al Purkey (Coffeyville, KS), 5. Dale McDowell (Welcome, NC), 6. Rylan Long (Greenfield, MO), 7. Brandon McCormick (Lebanon, MO), 8. Shad Badder (Oak Grove, MO), 9. Joe Kosiski (Omaha, NE), 10. Kenny Edwards (Columbia, MO)
Impact Signs Heat Race #5 Results
1. David Turner (Adrian, MO), 2. Terry Phillips (Springfield, MO), 3. Keith Foss (Winona, MN), 4. Mike Collins (Council Bluffs, IA), 5. Eric Turner (Hermitage, MO), 6. Mike Wiarda (Aurora, NE), 7. Bryant Goldsmith (Corning, IA), 8. Larry Jones (Eldrado Springs, MO), 9. Steve Johnson (Joplin, MO), 10. Bill Leighton (Omaha, NE)
MLRA Contingency Award Winners
Tanner Racing Products by MB-
Performance Bodies Nosepiece Award-
BSB Manufacturing Product Certificate-
KRC Product Award-
The O'Reilly MLRA (Midwest Latemodel Racing Association) presented by Lucas Oil Products sanctions regional Super Dirt Late Model touring series events in Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, and Iowa.
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
