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Manzanita Speedway Event Was Big Night For Southwest DIRTcar Late Model Series & DIRTcar Modified Star Anthony Madrid

PHOENIX, AZ – July 3, 2008 – Last Saturday night’s event at the Manzanita Speedway half-mile oval was a milestone moment for the Southwest DIRTcar Late Model Series.

And it was a huge evening for Anthony Madrid, a hometown DIRTcar Modified star who turned his first career dirt Late Model start into an emotional feature win.

Madrid, 32, of Phoenix, pulled off an amazing Southwest DIRTcar Late Model Series debut by capturing the 30-lap tour A-Main on June 28 at the nationally-known Manzanita facility, which hosted the region’s premier tour for the first time since 2004 when it was under the Southwest Dirt Racing Association (SWDRA) banner.

“It was just unreal,” Madrid said of his $2,000 triumph behind the wheel of a Rocket dirt Late Model owned by Phoenix’s Jeff Manka. “The crowd was so loud when I got out of the car (in Victory Lane). It’s something I will never forget.”

A DIRTcar Modified mainstay known as the ‘Friday Night Flyer’ for his weekly exploits at Manzanita, Madrid worked out a deal several months ago to run Manka’s dirt Late Model because the car’s regular driver, Mark Fowler, had planned a vacation for the end of June. He climbed in the full-fender machine for the first time several days prior to the SWDLMS event for a test session on Manzanita’s inner one-third-mile oval, but his practice laps were limited due to mechanical trouble.

“I was just hoping for a top-five (finish),” Madrid said of his goal for Saturday night’s program. “With hardly any laps in the car, I would have been happy with a top-five.”

But Madrid did better than that – much better. He won a heat race and then charged to the front of the A-Main pack from the ninth starting spot, taking the lead from polesitter Randy Carder on lap 21 and marching on to a convincing victory margin of 6.03 seconds.

One of the drivers Madrid sailed by early in the feature was four-time SWDLMS champion Lonnie Parker Jr. of El Mirage, Ariz., who entered the event riding a six-race tour win streak. Parker blew a tire shortly after being passed by Madrid and finished 11^th, absorbing just his second loss in eight series events this season.

“Once I got past (Parker),” commented Madrid, “I said to myself, ‘O.K., we really have a chance to win this race. We just went by the guy who dominates the series!’”

Madrid, whose 118^th career victory at Manzanita tied him with Sprint Car legend Lealand McSpadden for third on the track’s alltime win list, seemed to have little trouble adjusting to dirt Late Model racing.

“Actually, they’re a lot easier to drive than a Modified,” analyzed Madrid, who ranks ninth in the UMP DIRTcar Modified national points standings through June 30. “With the big tires, all that horsepower and the rack-and-pinion steering, the Late Model is just so much more comfortable and stable than a Modified. You get so much more traction – it’s just unbelievable.

“I could never afford to run a Late Model on my own,” added Madrid, a salesman for Sunoco Race Fuels in Phoenix and a DIRTcar Modified owner-operator. “But I’d love to get another chance to drive one.”

Count Chris Morgan, who oversees the SWDLMS as the director of the DIRTcar Racing Western Region, as one observer who came away impressed with Madrid’s talent at Manzy.

“He looked like a superstar driving the Late Model,” said Morgan. “You could see him smiling through his helmet as he ran around out there. He was determined to make it happen.”

Morgan noted that Madrid’s triumph in front of a partisan hometown crowd was the cherry on top of a spectacular night at Manzanita for the Southwest DIRTcar Late Model Series.

“We had two of our elite DIRTcar Modified drivers move up and make some noise in the Late Model division (Jason Noll of Phoenix finished 10^th),” said Morgan. “We went from a field of 13 to 14 cars running the series earlier this year to a full field (of 20 cars). And we ran in front of the biggest crowd Manzanita had in four months.

“It was a real big step for the Southwest DIRTcar Late Model Series. Our challenge is to keep the momentum up and keep the car counts up so this tour will continue to grow.”

The Southwest DIRTcar Late Model Series returns to action on July 19 at Prescott Valley (Ariz.) Raceway.

For more information on all of the series, sanctioning and member tracks of DIRTcar Racing, visit DIRTcar.com.

Just wanted to remind everyone we're racing SATURDAY JULY 5TH this
weekend, with a special Independent Racing Series show for $5000 to
win, along with our regular classes.

We will also have a HUGE FIREWORKS SHOW sponsored by Phantom Fireworks,
Amelia Location.

Hope to see you all there!!

Byram, Mississippi (6/30/08) – Courtesy of a last minute schedule addition, the stars and cars of the Mississippi State Championship Challenge Series Super Late Models will invade Jackson Motor Speedway in Byram, Mississippi this Saturday, July 5^th.

This past Saturday’s program fell victim to widespread rain. As a result all of the competitors and fans will be fresh for this Saturday’s $2,500 to win/$300 to start, 50 lap Super Late Model event.

The format for this event will consist of Pole Qualifying locking in 8 qualifiers for the feature. B-Mains will be used to fill positions 9 thru 20. Two provisionals from the MSCCS point’s standings will fill positions 21 and 22, while position 23 will be from the B & K Underground Luck of the Draw Award. There will be a $100 entry fee with all non-qualifiers getting $100.

This will be the third attempt for the MSCCS to hold an event at Jackson Motor Speedway with Mother Nature being the winner of the previous two attempts.

Some of the Super Late Model drivers expected for Saturday’s event include David Ashley, Bub McCool, Jeremy Broadus, , Jimmy Cliburn, Jason Cliburn, Scott Slay, David Breazeale, Scott Creel, Chad Thrash, and many more! For more information on the MSCCS please visit www.StateSeries.com

Also in action this Saturday at JMS will be the Trick Race & Hawkins Machine Shop Street Stocks, Paul’s Body Shop/HP Graphics Mini Stocks, the Touch of Class Body Shop Stingers, and the Franklin Paving UMP Open Wheel Modifieds.

Grandstand general admission for the event is $15 for adults, $8 for children (7-12 years of age), $8 for seniors (65 and older), and children 6 and under are free when accompanied by a paying adult. All members of the military receive $6 admission with a valid military identification. Pit admission for adults is $30, $15 for children (7-12 years of age), seniors (65 years of age and older) are $15, and children 6 and under are free when accompanied by a paying adult.

Pit gates open at 4 pm with the grandstand area opening at 5 pm. Driver’s meeting will be at 6 pm with hotlaps at 6:15 pm and MSCCS Super Late Model qualifying at 7 pm.

For more information on this event and all of the exciting 2008 events at Jackson Motor Speedway, please visit www.JacksonMotorSpeedway.net

Saturday, July 12^th: FOX Channel 40 Night at JMS – Weekly Racing Series Event PLUS Street Stock Madness ($1,000 To Win) & Prizes Throughout the Night

Southwest DIRTcar Late Model Series Makes Much Anticipated Visit To Famed Manzanita Speedway This Saturday Night (June 28)

PHOENIX, AZ – June 26, 2008 – The Southwest DIRTcar Late Model Series gets a big stage on Saturday night (June 28), making a hotly-anticipated visit to the famed Manzanita Speedway.

Manzanita’s half-mile oval will host a full points show for the region’s premier dirt Late Model tour, which last raced at the Phoenix track in 2004 while under its former Southwest Dirt Racing Association (SWDRA) banner. Super Late Models have not battled at the track since non-point Western Allstars DIRTcar Late Model Series action was contested during the 2007 Western World Championships.

“We’re very excited to bring the Southwest DIRTcar Late Model Series to Manzanita,” said Chris Morgan, who oversees the tour as the director of the DIRTcar Racing Western Region. “We’re working hard to increase the stature of the series and a perfect way to do that is to compete at one of the country’s most well-known racetracks.”

Leading the Southwest DIRTcar Late Model Series charge to Manzanita will be Phoenix-area star Lonnie Parker Jr. of El Mirage, Ariz. The tour’s alltime winningest driver and four-time champion, Parker carries a six-race series win streak into Saturday night’s $2,000-to-win event.

The 32-year-old standout will face a strong test in his pursuit of seven consecutive victories, however, with Manzanita’s program expected to attract the toughest Southwest DIRTcar Late Model Series field of the 2008 season. With the Western Allstars DIRTcar Late Model Series and Colorado Late Model Series idle this weekend, several top talents from each tour have plans to invade Manzy.

Also joining the field will be Phoenix-area DIRTcar Modified drivers Anthony Madrid and Jason Noll. Both racers will be behind the wheel of Super Late Models for the big show at their hometown oval.

El Mirage, Ariz.’s Madrid, who sits seventh in the current UMP DIRTcar Modified national points standings, will make his Super Late Model debut in the Jeff Manka-owned No. 95. He owns 117 career victories at Manzanita – most on the facility’s smaller track, though he’s had success on the half-mile as well – leaving him one win away from tying Lealand McSpadden for third on Manzy’s alltime win list.

Phoenix’s Noll, who is 13^th in the UMP DIRTcar Modified national points standings, will run Keith McKinney’s No. 6 in the Southwest DIRTcar Late Model Series meet.

Gates are scheduled to open at 6 p.m. on Saturday, with racing set to begin at 7:30 p.m.

For more information on all of the series, sanctioning and member tracks of DIRTcar Racing, visit DIRTcar.com.

June 26, 2008

Magnolia Motor Speedway News Release

Magnolia Motor Speedway Set to Complete Firecracker Three Crown National Series

Columbus, MS- Magnolia Motor Speedway in Columbus, Mississippi, which is known as the “South’s Premier Dirt Track,” will host the final leg of the Firecracker Three Crown Nationals presented by Cliburn Tank Lines for the Super Late Model Series on Sunday, June 29^th.

The series is set to kick off Friday at North Alabama Speedway (Tuscumbia, Alabama), travel to Columbus Speedway (Columbus, Mississippi) for a Saturday event, and then conclude Sunday night at Magnolia Motor Speedway. The three race series will offer $2,000 to win and $200 to start for all three events, with a prize pool for the top 7 in points gathered at the three event series.

Magnolia Motor Speedway will also feature Late Model Stocks, Open Wheel Modifieds, NeSmith Chevrolet Weekly Crate Late Model Series, and Street Stocks on the racing program.

TK King and Shay Knight will be on hand to try and keep their winning ways alive. Each driver has already qualified for the Cotton Pickin’ 100 in October by already winning at least two main events this season at Magnolia Motor Speedway.

Recent winners Tony Silvestri, Chad Thrash, Jimmy Cliburn, Shawn Edwards, and Dane Dacus are also looking to join the list of drivers, who are locked into the Cotton Pickin’ 100, by winning again this Sunday.

Magnolia Motor Speedway’s grandstand gates will open at 5:00 PM. The driver’s meeting is scheduled for 6:15 with racing action slated to start at 7:00 PM.

Adult general admission is $15.00 with discounted tickets for seniors, active military, and students with id admitted for only $10.00. Children ages 10 and under are admitted free when accompanied by an adult. Lawn chairs are recommended, small coolers are welcome. No outside alcohol to be brought in at any time. Pit passes are $30.00.

Further information can be obtained at www.MagnoliaMotorSpeedway.net or by calling Chuck Cook at 662-328.0376.

Thanks!

Ben Shelton, Owner
MSR Mafia

www.MSRMafia.com
The Midsouth Racing Scene
www.MidSouthRacing.com

Columbus, Mississippi (6/24/08) –- The highbanks of Columbus Speedway in Columbus, Mississippi will welcome the invasion of Firecracker Three Crown Nationals this Saturday, June 28^th.

This Saturday’s event at Columbus Speedway will mark Round #2 of the Firecracker Three Crown Nationals, which kicks off on Friday night at North Alabama Speedway in Tuscumbia, Alabama, and wraps up on Sunday night at Magnolia Motor Speedway in Columbus, Mississippi. All three events pay $2,000 to win and $200 to start. In addition a point’s fund will reward the top seven drivers, who compete in all three events and earn the most points over the course of the weekend.

Late Model Stocks, Open Wheel Modifieds, NeSmith Weekly Crate Late Models, and Street Stocks will also be in action on Saturday night.

The format for each night will consist of pole qualifying, where each driver will get two timed laps. The top eight drivers in time trials will lock into the main event with the balance of the field divided into 10 lap b-mains. Each night will culminate with a 40 lap main event.

On Saturday, the grandstand gates open at 4:30pm. The driver’s meeting is at 6:30pm with racing action at 7:30pm. Adult grandstand admission is $15. Discounted tickets are offered for seniors 65 and over, active military, and students ages 11 to 18 admitted for only $10. Children ages 10 and under are always admitted free. Lawn chairs and coolers are welcome. Pit passes are $30.

Further information can be obtained by calling Johnny Stokes at 662-574-2572 during the day or at 662-327-3047 in the evenings. Additional Columbus Speedway information can be found on the Columbus Speedway Internet home hosted at www.ColumbusSpeedway.net or by calling the Columbus Speedway event hotline at 662-241-5004.

July 12^th: 10th Annual James Nickoles Memorial – Lucas Oil Late Model Series $10,000 to win SPEED TV Race

Byram, Mississippi (6/23/08) – After a two week break in the racing action at Jackson Motor Speedway in Byram, Mississippi, things will heat back up in a major way this Saturday, June 28^th.

Two weeks ago, JMS was scheduled to host the Limited Late Model Challenge for The Home Improvement Company Limited Late Model division, but Mother Nature had other ideas. As a result, the event has been rescheduled for this Saturday night with a special purse in effect. The full purse can found at http://jacksonmotorspeedway.net/limited-late-model-challenge-june-14th-2008/ .

Also in action this Saturday at JMS will be the Extreme Wireless Super Late Models ($1,500 to win), Trick Race & Hawkins Machine Shop Street Stocks, Mini Stocks, the Touch of Class Body Shop Stingers, and the Franklin Paving UMP Open Wheel Modifieds.

Grandstand general admission for the event is $12 for adults, $6 for children (7-12 years of age), $6 for seniors (65 and older), and children 6 and under are free when accompanied by a paying adult. Pit admission for adults is $25, $15 for children (7-12 years of age), seniors (65 years of age and older) are $15, and children 6 and under are free when accompanied by a paying adult.

Pit gates open at 4 pm with the grandstand area opening at 5 pm and racing action at 7 pm.

For more information on this event and all of the exciting 2008 events at Jackson Motor Speedway, please visit www.JacksonMotorSpeedway.net .

(Anyone presenting a current military ID will receive half-price spectator admission)

Saturday, July 12^th: FOX Channel 40 Night at JMS – Weekly Racing Series Event PLUS Street Stock Madness (Details Coming Soon!) & Prizes Throughout the Night

Wheatland, Missouri (6/21/08) – On Saturday night, the O’Reilly MSRA Super Late Model tour took part in the O’Reilly Late Model Challenge at Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, Missouri. The event was intended to bring the bulk of the O’Reilly sponsored tours together to see who could claim bragging rights as the top tour. However, at the end of the night it was an independent driver, Billy Moyer, who took home the $10,000 payday and the bragging rights.

Sixty-Five Super Late Models converged on the immaculate Lucas Oil Speedway to wage war in the $10,000 to win/$700 to start event. Via passing points in heat race action, Billy Moyer from Batesville, Arkansas earned the pole position for the 51 lap, feature event. Moyer was flanked to his outside by Missouri’s, Terry Phillips. At the drop of the green flag, Moyer bolted to the lead with Phillips, Jack Sullivan, and Jesse Stovall in tow.

Moyer would edge ahead to a three car length advantage in the early stages of the event as he worked the middle of the race track. Phillips would use the low line to pull even with the leader by lap five as the duo began to battle side by side for the top spot. As the lead pair battled for the lead, Greenbriar, Arkansas’ Jack Sullivan followed closely behind in the third position with lapped traffic looming ahead of the front pack.

Phillips would use a strong move exiting turn two in lapped traffic to take sole possession of the lead on lap 12. Once at the point, he began working lapped traffic masterfully and had built a ten car length advantage by lap 24, when disaster struck. Phillips was entering turn three on the 24^th circuit when he made contact with the lapped entry of Bill Frye, causing Phillips to spin up the track into the turn three wall. Phillips would be able to continue, but he had to join the back of the pack.

With Phillips to the back of the field, Billy Moyer inherited the lead with Sullivan and Stovall rounding out the top three spots in the running order. As green flag action resumed, Moyer motored away from the field as Sullivan and Stovall began a spirited battle for the second position with Batesville, Arkansas driver, Wendell Wallace sitting comfortably in the fourth position. Stovall would take over the second spot on lap 26 by working the extreme high side of the racy, clay oval. Lap 31 would see Sullivan use the low line to drive back around Stovall for the second position, with Stovall falling back into the clutches of Wendell Wallace.

The remainder of the event would go caution free with Billly Moyer taking the $10,000 payday over Jack Sullivan, Wendell Wallace, Jesse Stovall, and Jeremy Payne.

Heat race wins were claimed by Terry Phillips, Jack Sullivan, Jeremy Payne, Tommy Elston, Brandon McCormick, and Jesse Stovall with Ray Moore, Steve Rushin, and Kelly Boen topping the triple b-mains. After bad luck in his heat race and falling short of a transfer spot in his b-main, Joey Mack was forced to utilize an O’Reilly MSRA provisional for the feature.

The next event on tap for the O’Reilly MSRA Super Late Models will be on Friday, July 11^th at Poinsett County Raceway in Harrisburg, Arkansas for a $2,000 to win/$300 to start, 40 lap event. On Saturday, July 12^th, the action shifts to Arkansas Motor Speedway in Nashville, Arkansas for a $2,000 to win/$400 to start, 40 lap event. For more information, please visit www.MSRADirt.com .

The O’Reilly MSRA would like to thank O’Reilly Auto Parts, their Associate Sponsors- GRT Race Cars, Hoosier Racing Tires, COMP Cams, Larry Shaw Race Cars, Weld Racing, Kuntz & Company, JFR Graphics, RiceTec, ASI Racewear, ROCKHARD Powdercoat, Inc., MSR Mafia.com Marketing Services; and their contingency sponsors - Scott Wire, Duralite Racing Wheels, Suspension Spring Specialists, BSB Manufacturing, AP Racing, Wiles Drive Shafts, Joe Gibbs Racing Oil, Schaeffer Oil, & FSR Products.

For more information on the O’Reilly MSRA Super Late Model Series, please visit www.MSRADirt.com .

Beebe, Arkansas (6/19/08) – The O’Reilly MSRA Super Late Models will travel this Saturday, June 21st to Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, Missouri for the $10,000 to win/$700 to start O’Reilly Late Model Challenge.

The event was originally slated to be a two day show, but due to a poor forecast for Friday, officials with Lucas Oil Speedway have elected to run the entire show on Saturday. The previous champion’s event will not be held. However, heat races, b-mains, and the 51 lap main event will be held on Saturday.

This Saturday ’s event features nine different Super Late Model tours (all with O’Reilly title sponsorship) from various regions of the country clashing in a huge, one day event.

In addition to the top two drivers in points Joey Mack (Missouri) and Jeff Floyd (Arkansas), the O’Reilly MSRA looks to bring a strong contingent of drivers into battle including current Kuntz & Co. Rookie of the Year Contender, Jon Kirby, from Russellville, Arkansas as well as Dewaine Hottinger (Arkansas), Stacy Taylor (Arkansas), Jeff Sloan (Missouri), Randy Mitchell (Oklahoma), Billy Moyer Jr. (Arkansas), Kyle Beard (Arkansas), and Jordan Jones (Arkansas).

For more information on the O’Reilly MSRA Super Late Model Series, please visit www.MSRADirt.com .

Wayne County Speedway

Orrville, OH --- Federated Auto Parts Wayne County Speedway in Orrville, OH will swing open the gates for the 2008 season this coming Monday night June 23 when the 3/8 mile dirt oval hosts 13^th Annual Pete Jacobs Memorial, part of the 26^th Annual UNOH Ohio Sprint Speedweek featuring the All Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Cars. A tradition that began in 1983, Ohio Speedweek has always been one of the premier weeks on the All Star schedule and is also one of the most prestigious weeks of sprint car racing in the United States. Also appearing will be the Super Late Models.

Due to other matters management is considering Monday’s opening the official start of the 2008 racing season at Federated Auto Parts Wayne County Speedway with Clint Coffman at the helm of the promoter duties. Coffman’s father, Ernie Coffman, has stepped aside from the promoter’s role to focus on administrative matters. Beginning Saturday July 12 the track will resume its weekly racing program with Super Late Models, Sprint Cars, Pure Stocks and Mini Stocks.

But on Monday night all eyes will be focused on the nearly 100 drivers who compete over the seven nights of dirt track mayhem with one driver emerging as the Ohio Speedweek Champion. The crews call it “hell week” and many rarely find time to sleep until the week is over. It is a grueling week for teams and drivers, but for the fans it is one of the best values in Sprint Car racing. Monday’s winner will collect $5,000.

Among some of the nation’s top Sprint Car stars who will be competing throughout the week are Dale Blaney, Lance Dewease, Dean Jacobs, Lee Jacobs, Paul McMahon, Randy Hannagan, Greg Wilson, Cody Jacobs, Brian Paulus, Brian Ellenberger, Tim Keading, Rob Chaney, Danny Smith, Chad Blonde, Mark Keegan, Byron Reed, Tim Hunter and a host of others including a strong contingent of Australian superstar drivers. The annual Aussie invasion of the All Stars Circuit of Champions, Ohio Speedweek will be led by Troy Little and newly crowned Parramatta City Raceway track champion, Ian Loudon. Completing the quartet is Bruce White and Roddy Bell-Bowen. All are from Sydney, New South Wales.

“We’re really looking forward to getting back open and what better way than with the Ohio Speedweek race,” commented new FAP/WCS promoter Clint Coffman. “We’re looking forward to seeing all the fans and drivers again not only Monday but each Saturday night beginning July 12. We’ll have a full complement of concessions available and track prep has already been ongoing for Monday’s special event. This is a new challenge for me but I can’t tell you how excited I am about promoting the track.”

Among the Super Late Model drivers expected to be in competition on Monday night for the $1,500 to win companion race are George Lee, Ryan Markham, Jason Flory, Doug Drown, Dave Wirt, Rick Bond, Kristin Flory, Rick Aukland, Mark Banal, Dave Hornikle, Allan Baker, Scott Peltz, Thomas Baker, Justin Chance, Jeremy Canada and many others from around the region.

A $10,000 point fund is in place to be distributed at the end of the week to some of the most talented sprint car drivers in the country. In addition, the Ohio Speedweek promoters have once again offered a $50,000 bonus to any driver who can win 4 of the 7 scheduled events. Dale Blaney came close to capturing the bonus money in 2007, coming up just short on the final night. Will there be a $50,000 winner in 2008?

The 26^th Annual UNOH Ohio Sprint Speedweek starts Sunday at Attica Raceway Park followed by Federated Auto Parts Wayne County Speedway’s Monday's race, followed by Hilltop Speedway, Skyline Speedway, Fremont Speedway and Limaland Raceway with Ohio Speedweek culminating at Eldora Speedway with a $10,000 purse to the winner there.

Gates open Monday at 3:00 PM with hot laps at 5:00 PM and racing at 7:00 PM. General admission tickets are $22, with kids 15 and under free. Federated Auto Parts Wayne County Speedway is located nine miles east of Wooster, OH on US Route 30 or 15 miles west of Massillon, OH on US Route 30 then one mile north on Carr Road. For more information contact: 419.522.8761 (office). Race day phone numbers are 419-295-6511 and 419-295-1237. Or visit the track web site: www.waynecountyspeedway.com

For more information on Ohio Speedweek, please visit www.allstarsprint.com/speedweek to view the schedule, driver pre-entry list, track contact information, and stats and stories. The All Star web site can be found at www.allstarsprint.com for more info on the series.

Beebe, Arkansas (6/17/08) – The O’Reilly MSRA Super Late Models will take part in a very unique event this Friday and Saturday, June 20^th-21^st as they make their debut at the state-of-the-art, Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, Missouri for the $10,000 to win O’Reilly Late Model Challenge.

This weekend’s event features nine different Super Late Model tours (all with O’Reilly title sponsorship) from various regions of the country clashing in a huge, two day event.

On Friday night, action gets underway with heat race action. The top fourteen cars in passing points will automatically qualify for Saturday night’s main event. In addition on Friday night, a 20 lap, Past Champion’s Race will be held. The Past Champion’s Race will consist of the past two champions from each series being represented in a $1,000 to win/$400 to start event. Since the O'Reilly MSRA tour is in its second year of existence, it will be represented in the event by 2007 Champion Joey Mack and 2007 Series Runner-up Jeff Floyd.

On Saturday night, last chance qualifiers will be held as well as the $10,000 to win/$700 to start O’Reilly Late Model Challenge. The event will be 51 laps to honor O’Reilly Auto Parts, who is celebrating its 51st year of business.

In addition to Joey Mack and Jeff Floyd, the O’Reilly MSRA looks to bring a strong contingent of drivers into battle including current Kuntz & Co. Rookie of the Year Contender, Jon Kirby, from Russellville, Arkansas as well as Dewaine Hottinger (Arkansas), Stacy Taylor (Arkansas), Jeff Sloan (Missouri), Randy Mitchell (Oklahoma), Billy Moyer Jr. (Arkansas), Kyle Beard (Arkansas), and Jordan Jones (Arkansas).

Drivers should take note of the rules in effect for this event, which include a tire rule that allows Hoosier 20, 40, 1350, and 1600 on the front, on the rear Hoosier 40, D55, and 1600’s will be allowed. The weight rule is 2300 lbs and 8” spoilers will be allowed with open heads and a 12” spoiler will be allowed with a SUPR/SAS Spec Head.
Gates open at 5 p.m. on Friday and Saturday night with racing scheduled to start around 7pm. General Admission for Friday is $15 for adults, $12 for seniors/teens/active military, $5 youth (6-11 years of age), and ages 5 and under are free. General Admission for Saturday is $27 for adults, $20 for seniors/teens/active military, $20 for children (6-11 years of age), and ages 5 and under are free. For more information on the event, please visit www.LucasOilSpeedway.com .

For more information on the O’Reilly MSRA Super Late Model Series, please visit www.MSRADirt.com .

The thunder of engines will fill the air as racing action returns to Sedalia’s State Fair Speedway on Tuesday, June, 24, when the UMP Summer Nationals mark their return to the Historic ½ Mile on the Missouri State Fair Grounds.

“We’re real excited to bring in the UMP Summer Nationals to Sedalia’s State Fair Speedway,” commented Clint Brown, SSFS Director of Competition. “To have them back after a 16 year absence is great and we’re all looking forward to putting on a great show for the fans.” The last time that Sedalia’s State Fair Speedway was in 1992 and saw Dirt Late Model Hall of Fame member Billy Moyer pick up the win.

Defending Summer Nationals champion will lead the charge of the UMP contingent as they face a tough field of local competition filled with drivers including Terry Phillips, Jeremy Payne, David Turner, Chris Smyser and a while host of others.

Long known as one of the toughest test of man and machine, 2008 will mark the 20^th Anniversary of the UMP Summer Nationals as late model pilots from around the country criss-cross the Midwest battling it out in 26 events over 31 days. While traveling from tracks throughout Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, and Missouri teams will be competing for the title of UMP Summer Nationals Champion to put their name alongside the likes of defending champion Dennis Erb, Shannon Babb, Billy Moyer, and Scott Bloomquist. “Grueling, that is the one word that probably best describes the UMP Summer Nationals,” stated Brown. “To go out on the road for a month straight and not only keep your car together, but your body together it’s a real tough deal. To take home the Summer Nationals title you’ve got to really be on top of your game as well as have a little racing luck during that month long stretch.”

In addition to late model action the evening will also see round 1 of the Impact Sign and Lighting Modified Shootout Series taking to the track. The short three race series will see local modified competitors competing at Sedalia’s State Fair Speedway for the shootout series crown. “We wanted to put something together for the modified drivers and crews that would give them a little something extra as a way of saying thank you for their support,” added Brown.

Gates will fly open at 5:00 pm with hot laps set to take place at 6:30 pm and heat race action to follow. Adult admission for the night is only $18.00 with Seniors & Military $15.00 while kids 7-12 are $12.00. Children 6 & under are free for the night.

Sedalia’s State Fair Speedway is located on the Missouri State Fair Grounds in Sedalia, MO which is located right on highway 65.

Subway, American Compressed Steel, Ditzfeld Transfer, Budweiser, Sedalia Lion’s Club, Pepsi, W-K Chevrolet, Sedalia Area Chamber of Commerce, Impact Sign and Lighting

Southern Illinois Raceway Results June 7th Results

Winged Outlaw:

Heat 1:   Chris Hunter, Trent Beckinger, Matt Short, Derek Hogue

Heat 2: Rick Odum, Carson Short, Lucas Owen, Nick Sanderson, Wade McCowen

Dash:     Matt Short, Lucas Owen, Carson Short, Rick Odum, Trent Beckinger,
Chris Hunter

Feature: Rick Odum, Chris Hunter, Trent Beckinger, Lucas Owen, Wade
McCowen, Nick Sanderson, Matt Short, Carson Short, Derek Hogue

Non-Wing Outlaw:

Heat 1: Scottie Gretzmacher, Jimmy Kemp, Buddy Thompson, Jay Parks, Robby
Pender, Steven Kemp

Dash:    Buddy Thompson, Scottie Gretzmacher, Jimmy Kemp, Robby Pender,
Steven Kemp

Feature: Buddy Thompson, Scottie Gretzmacher, Jay Parks, Robby Pender,
Jimmy Kemp, Steven Kemp

1200 Mini Sprint:

Heat 1:     Doug Johnson, Darren Kingston, Evan Johnson, Tad Roach, Pat
McKinney

Dash:       Tad Roach, Darren Kingston, Evan Johnson, Pat McKinney, Doug
Johnson

Feature:   Tad Roach, Darren Kingston, Doug Johnson, Evan Johnson, Pat
McKinney

Restrictor:

Heat 1:   Dylan Jones, Drew Marshall, Jessie Dryden

Dash:     Drew Marshall, Jessie Dryden, Dylan Jones

Feature: Drew Marshall, Dylan Jones, Jessis Dryden

Junior Sprint

Heat 1:      Braxton Jones, Alec Talley, Wade Marshall, Carter Roach

Dash:        Drew Marshall, Braxton Jones, Alec Talley, Carter Roach

Feature:     Braxton Jones, Wade Marshall, Alec Talley, Carter Roach

Beebe, Arkansas (6/10/08) – The O’Reilly MSRA Super Late Models will invade Southwest Missouri for a pair of earth-shaking, $2,000 to win challenge events with the DLRA Super Late Models this Saturday and Sunday night.

After a few weeks off, the competitors of the O’Reilly MSRA tour are refreshed and ready to return to battle as the 2008 season kicks into high gear. Defending series’ champion, Joey Mack from Benton, Missouri, continues to hold down the top spot in the point’s chase. Jeff Floyd from Walnut Ridge, Arkansas continues to remain within striking distance of the leader in the second position in points.

Kuntz & Co. Rookie of the Year Contender, Jon Kirby, from Russellville, Arkansas has begun to pick up momentum and currently resides in the third position in the championship standings.

2007 O’Reilly MSRA Rookie of the Year, Billy Moyer Jr., has made up some ground in the point standings over the past few events, and has now worked his way into the 5th position in points, and will be looking to make up even more ground this weekend.

This weekend the top drivers in the point’s standings will be joined by a tough cast of competitors as the tour makes a pair of first time visits to Show-Me state ovals. Other drivers, who are expected to compete at one or both events over the course of the weekend include Dewaine Hottinger (Arkansas), Dusty Johnston (Arkansas), Randy Mitchell (Oklahoma), Jeff Sloan (Missouri), and many more.

In addition to the strong contingent that the O’Reilly MSRA tour will bring into battle, the DLRA will bring their own posse of heavy hitters including Terry Phillips (current point’s leader), Jeremy Payne, Justin Wells, Brandon McCormick, Brad Looney, and many more.

The tire rule for the weekend will be Hoosier tires, LM40, 55, and MSRA Spec 1600.

The weekend gets underway on Saturday, June 14th as the O’Reilly MSRA and DLRA Super Late Models go head to head in a $2,000 to win/$450 to start event at I-44 Speedway in Lebanon, Missouri. This will mark the inaugural visit by the O’Reilly MSRA to the racey, high-banks of I-44 Speedway. Track owner, Randy Mooneyham has recently reworked the track, and the result will be a great show on Saturday night. Gates open at 5 pm with hot laps at 7:00 and racing action at 7:30 pm. Grandstand admission is $15. Wildside parking is $20, and pit passes are $30. For more information, please visit www.LebanonI44Speedway.net .

On Sunday, June 15th, the action shifts to Monett Speedway in Monett, Missouri for a $2,000 to win/$450 to start event at one of the country’s longest running tracks. Gates open at 5 pm with hot laps at 7:00 and racing action slated for 7:30 pm. Pit passes are $30. General admission is $17. For more information, please visit www.MonettSpeedway.net .

For the latest information on the O'Reilly MSRA Super Late Model Series, please visit www.MSRADirt.com .

Columbus, Mississippi (6/10/08) – The 2008 season at Columbus Speedway in Columbus, Mississippi resumes this Saturday, June 14^th with a Weekly Racing Series Event.

This Saturday’s program will be highlighted by a racing program jammed full of racing action on the 1/3 mile, high banks of the Baddest Bullring in the South. Super Late Models, Open Wheel Modifieds, Street Stocks, Late Model Stocks, and the NeSmith Weekly Crate Late Model Series will all be in action.

A stout field of race teams in all divisions is expected to be on hand Saturday night with hot laps at 5:30 and racing scheduled for a 6:00pm start.

On Saturday, the grandstand gates open at 4:30pm. The driver’s meeting is at 6:30pm with racing action at 7:30pm. Adult grandstand admission is $12. Discounted tickets are offered for seniors 65 and over, active military, and students ages 11 to 18 admitted for only $10. Children ages 10 and under are admitted free. Lawn chairs and coolers are welcome. Pit passes are $25.

The next few weeks at Columbus Speedway will be filled with huge events including the NeSmith National Crate Late Model Series battling for $2,500 to win on Saturday, June 21^st and the $2,000 to win Firecracker 4 Crown Super Late Model Championship on Saturday, June 28^th. For more information on these exciting events and more, please visit www.ColumbusSpeedway.net .

June 14^th: Weekly Racing Series Event
June 21^st: NeSmith Late Model Series $2,500 To Win PLUS Weekly Racing Series Event
June 28^th: Weekly Racing Series plus the Super Late Model $2,000 to win "Firecracker 4 Crown" Championship * Round #3

Byram, Mississippi (6/07/08) – Dennis Duncan out-dueled a strong field of Super Late Models to pick up his first feature win of the year at Jackson Motor Speedway on Saturday night.

With 83 total cars signed in to do battle, JMS prepared for a great night of racing action. Brooks Strength got the night underway by setting fast time in the Extreme Wireless Super Late Model division over a field of 16 entries. Darin Dorsey would go on to claim the win in the pole dash with Duncan, Brad Banes, and Strength chasing him to the checkered flag.

Via his dash win, Dorsey earned the pole for the feature, but his time at the front of the pack would be short lived as he would be eliminated in a lap one caution. Over the remainder of the event, Duncan, Strength, and George Paul would wage a great three car battle for the top spot, before Paul would be eliminated by a lapped car with a few laps to go. The caution set up a green, white, and checkered dash to the finish with Duncan holding on to take the win over Strength, Banes, Hoy Spikes, and Corky McLendon.

Chris Tuggle would put an abrupt end to Kevin Whittington’s, five race win streak in the Trick Race & Hawkins Machine Shop Street Stock division, and in the process claimed the feature win and a $300 bounty for his efforts. Whittington finished a very close second with Wayne Medders, Jeff Butler, and Donnie Monk rounding out the top five finishers.

Cliff Williams picked up another win in the Home Improvement Company Limited Late Model division. Michael Blount and Dallas Monzingo rounded out the podium.

In the Franklin Paving UMP Open Wheel Modified division Ryan Allday of Byram, Mississippi captured the win and was followed at the finish line by Ricky Idom, Jason Henry, Billy Collett, and Cliff Ross.

The Touch of Class Body Shop Stingers division saw Justin Miller outrun Joe Perez and Iris Williamson to the checkered flag.

Jackson Motor Speedway rolls on this Saturday, June 14^th with another Weekly Racing Series Event. The Home Improvement Company Limited Late Models will host the Limited Late Model Challenge event this Saturday night with a special purse in effect. The full purse can found at http://jacksonmotorspeedway.net/limited-late-model-challenge-june-14th-2008/ .

Pit gates open at 4 pm with the grandstand area opening at 5 pm and racing action at 7 pm.

For more information on this event and all of the exciting 2008 events at Jackson Motor Speedway, please visit www.JacksonMotorSpeedway.net

Columbus, MS (6/07/08) - Jimmy Cliburn held off Dane Dacus to capture the $5,000 first place prize in the Super Late Model division at Magnolia Motor Speedway this weekend in the 5^th Annual Governor’s Cup presented by Coca Cola.

With a huge field of 40 Super Late Models on hand to do battle at the beautifully groomed Magnolia Motor Speedway, Cliburn was able to best Dane Dacus at the end of the race as Dacus was out front for most of the 60 lap contest. Dacus was also trying to win for the second time this season, which would have automatically qualified him for the Cotton Pickin’ 100 event in October. Rounding out the top 5 in the action-packed event were Jason Cliburn, Shep Lucas, and Jimmy Ward.

Shay Knight, from Columbus, conquered the Open Wheel Modified field to join the winners circle for the third time this season at Magnolia Motor Speedway. He did it in grand fashion as he was only challenged for short periods of time before pulling away from the field to capture the feature triumph. Knight was followed at the line by Jeremy Shaw, Bryan Brock, Jay Burchfield, and Trinity Wyers to round out the top 5.

Tony Silvestri took the top spot in the Street Stock feature. Silvestri had been knocking at the door for the top spot in each of this year’s events at Magnolia Motor Speedway, and hefinally made it all the way to the top spot after a great battle at the front of the pack. Rusty Duncan, David James, Scott Gable, and Marvin Beard completed the top five positions.

T. K. King of Columbus matched Shay Knight’s season high of three wins by taking the top spot in the Late Model Stock division. Jason Milan, Jeremy Kelly, J.R. Parmer, and Anthony Harrell rounded out the top 5 finishers, but no one had anything for King as he cruised to victory.

A strong field of 26 NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series competitors saw Chad Thrash hold off Mark Stokes of Columbus to capture the winner’s prize. The NeSmith Chevrolet Weekly Racing Series featured the ever growing crate engine power plants that have proven to be very reliable and competitive as well thus far into the 2008 season at MMS. At the checkered flag Shawn Edwards was third, Ben McCreary 4^th, and Tony Shelton was 5th.

Magnolia Motor Speedway will return to action Sunday, June 29^th with the Firecracker 4 Crown Series event presented by Cliburn Tank Lines.

For a complete list of race results as well as event photos, please visit the official internet home of Magnolia Motor Speedway at www.MagnoliaMotorSpeedway.net

June 3, 2008
Magnolia Motor Speedway Presents 5^th Annual Governor’s Cup Event

COLUMBUS, MS - Magnolia Motor Speedway in Columbus, Mississippi will host the 5^th Annual Governors Cup presented by Coca Cola this Saturday, June 7th, 2008.

The 5^th Annual Governor’s Cup will be headlined by a $5,000 to win and $300 to start, 60 lap Super Late Model event. Also, in action will be the Open Wheel Modifieds, Late Model Stocks, NeSmith Weekly Crate Late Model Series, and Street Stocks. The total purse for this Saturday’s event approaches $18,000.

This will be the fourth event of the season at Magnolia Motor Speedway, and the action has been tremendous with 3 different winners in the Super Late Model Division thus far into 2008. Rodney Wing, who was the May 25^th winner, will join Dane Dacus and Neil Baggett in pursuit of their second win of the year, which will automatically qualify them for the Cotton Pickin’ 100 feature event. The Cotton Pickin’ 100 is the spectacular, three day event, which is held October 16^th-18^th, and features a $15,000 to win event for Super Late Models.

The racing action will also include Open Wheel Modifieds, Late Model Stocks, the NeSmith Chevrolet Crate Series, and Street Stocks.

Shay Knight of Columbus won for the second time this season in the Open Wheel Modifieds, and T.K. King of Columbus won for the second time this season in the Late Model Stock division on May 25th. Both drivers have now qualified for the Cotton Pickin’ 100 race in October. Both are slated to compete again this weekend to see if their winning streaks will continue.

The Governor’s Cup tradition of having high ranking officials in our local and state government offices on hand to witness the action first hand will continue as commitments have been confirmed from many offices, as well as from Columbus Air Force Base.

The weekend’s action will kick off Friday, June 6^th with an Open Practice for all Divisions. On Saturday, June 7^th a complete racing program will be held for all five divisions in action.

Pit Passes: $15.00 per person, Does not include Event Entry, Registration or memberships

General Admission: Adults $20.00, Seniors/Military/Students with Id $15.00, Children 8 and under Free.

Pit Passes: $30.00 per person. Does not include Entry Fee, Registration, or memberships.

For more information, please visit the official website of Magnolia Motor Speedway at www.magnoliamotorspeedway.net. Or call 662-328-0376.

Byram, Mississippi (6/03/08) – This Saturday, June 7^th, Jackson Motor Speedway in Byram, Mississippi will return to action with a Weekly Racing Series event featuring a full card of racing action.

Last weekend, the M.A.R.S. Super Late Models invaded JMS and fans were treated to two nights of side-by-side racing with Missouri’s Terry Phillips sweeping the weekend’s events.

This weekend a full program of racing action is slated with six divisions in action. The event will be headlined by the Extreme Wireless Super Late Models battling in a 20 lap, $1,500 to win event. Early in the 2008 season the Extreme Wireless Super Late Model division has been highlighted with great racing with many of the region’s top drivers frequenting the ¼ mile oval. Also in action on the program will be The Home Improvement Company Limited Late Models, Franklin Paving UMP Modifieds, Trick Race Cars & Hawkins Machine Shop Street Stocks, Mini Stocks, and Touch of Class Body Shop Stingers.

Pit gates open at 4 pm with the grandstand area opening at 5 pm. Driver’s meeting will be at 6 pm with hotlaps at 6:15 pm and heat races at 7 pm.

Race fans please mark your calendars for June 14^th as a special event is being scheduled for The Home Improvement Company Limited Late Models. More details will be released in the next few days.

For more information on this event and all of the exciting 2008 events at Jackson Motor Speedway, please visit www.JacksonMotorSpeedway.net .

May 29, 2008
The 56th Annual Hoosier Hundred is Canceled Due to Rain

Track Enterprises, Inc. announces that the 56th Annual Hoosier Hundred set to run on May 23, 2008 that was previously postponed due to heavy rains will unfortunately not be rescheduled. Due to scheduling conflicts a viable date was not available.

Race fans that purchased tickets to the race on May 23 will receive a full refund at point of purchase. To request your refund you may go to the Track Enterprises website and print a request form. Please send your refund and ticket stub along with the request to where you purchased your tickets. Track Enterprises address is PO Box 79 Macon, IL 62544. If you purchased a pit pass you need to contact the USAC office for your refund at 317-247-5151. You may also go to the Indiana State Fairgrounds or Track Enterprises to obtain a refund request form.

For more information contact Track Enterprises at 217-764-3200 or visit our website at www.trackenterprises.com, or call the Indiana State Fairgrounds at 317-927-1482. The link to request form should be added to the website soon. Thank you.
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Byram, Mississippi (5/25/08) – This Friday and Saturday, May 30^th-31^st, Jackson Motor Speedway in Byram, Mississippi will welcome the first ever visit by the O’Reilly Mid America Racing Series (M.A.R.S.) Super Late Models for two big events.

Leading the M.A.R.S. invasion will be four time and defending series’ champion, Bill Frye, from Greenbriar, Arkansas. Other touring drivers expected to be on hand include Terry Phillips (Missouri), Dusty Johnston (Arkansas), Jeremy Payne (Missouri), Will Vaught (Missouri), Steve Rushin (Missouri), and many more.

The touring drivers will face a formidable challenge from local and regional drivers from the Extreme Wireless Super Late Model division. Scott Slay has raced his way into victory lane at Jackson Motor Speedway a couple of times early in 2008, and will be looking to add two more victories to his win list over the weekend. Other drivers expected include Jimmy Cliburn, Jason Cliburn, David Breazeale, George Paul, and a host of others.

An open practice session will be held on Thursday, May 29^th from 7pm to 10:30pm for all classes. Pit admission is $10 per person with free grandstand admission.

On Friday night racing action gets underway with a $2,000 to win/$400 to start event for the M.A.R.S. Late Models. Increased purses will be in effect for the local divisions at JMS over the weekend. The Home Improvement Company Limited Late Models, Trick Race Cars & Hawkins Machine Shop Street Stocks, the Franklin Paving UMP Open Wheel Modified, and the Mini Stocks will see heat race action held on Friday night as they battle for a special purse. The Touch of Class Body Shop Stinger division will feature a complete program with a regular purse for Friday’s program.

On Saturday night, the M.A.R.S. Super Late Models will be waging war around the ¼ mile oval in a $6,000 to win/$500 to start event. B-Mains and Feature events will be held for The Home Improvement Company Limited Late Models, Trick Race Cars & Hawkins Machine Shop Street Stocks, the Franklin Paving UMP Open Wheel Modified, and the Mini Stocks. The Touch of Class Body Shop Stinger division will once again be in action with full racing program.

Super Late Model drivers please note that the M.A.R.S. tire rule will apply for this event with only Hoosier 1600, Hoosier 55, and Hoosier 40 tires allowed.

On Friday night, the pit gate opens at 5pm with the grandstand gate opening at 6pm. The driver’s meeting will be held at 7pm with hot laps at 7:15pm and racing action at 8pm. Pit admission is $25 for adults (ages 13-64), $15 for children, ages 7-12, $15 for senior citizens (65 and older) with children 6 and under free. Grandstand admission is $12 for ages 13-64, $6 for ages 7-12, $6 for ages 65 and older, and children 6 and under free.

On Saturday night, the pit gate opens at 4pm with the grandstand gate opening at 5pm. The driver’s meeting will be held at 6pm with hot laps at 6:15pm and racing action at 7pm. Pit admission is $35 for adults (ages 13-64), $20 for children, ages 7-12, $20 for senior citizens (65 and older) with children 6 and under free. Grandstand admission is $15 for ages 13-64, $8 for ages 7-12, $8 for ages 65 and older, and children 6 and under free.

Also on Saturday, an award winning crawfish chef will be on hand cooking crawfish & several other items. Plates will be sold for $5 starting at 5 PM until all of the food is gone. The crawfish cook is being sponsored by The Home Improvement Company.

For more information on this event as well as all of the other exciting 2008 events at Jackson Motor Speedway, please visit www.JacksonMotorSpeedway.net .