ANNUAL SPEEDBOWL 2008 TO TAKE PLACE THIS SATURDAY AT 24
RACEWAY
by: Ron Lueck - 24 Raceway, Moberly, MOMOBERLY, MO (August 26) - In the
two weeks of 24 Raceway's summer pit stop, there's been a Missouri State
Fair and the Beijing Summer Olympics. Now it's time for a return to the
racing program once again in Moberly with the Annual SpeedBowl 2008,
featuring a cool A-modified prize of $2008 to the winner of the 35 lap event
this coming Saturday August 30th. This will also mark the end of the quest
towards the 2008 season Championships for the other four classes with double
points being awarded to the Moberly Motors B-modfieds, MFA Oil / Break Time
Sportsman class, Hobby Stock and 4 Cylinder Hornet classes. The A-modifieds
ended their own points racing season on August 9th, with Clarence's David
Holder getting that award, mainly by taking ten wins this year at the
high-banked half mile track. Season points can be viewed on
www.speednetdirect.com/results by clicking on "points" and then picking "24
Raceway". Current leaders are: Gary Wilson in the B-mods, Clinton Dale for
the Sportsman class, Tom Creed for the Hobby Stocks, and Rob Chase in the 4
cylinder Hornet division.
Admission for Saturday's race will be $15, with kids aged 6 to 12 getting in
for $5. A family pass for 2 adults and up to 3 kids (ages 6 to 12) will run
$35. Grandstands will be open at 4 pm, as will the pit gates. A pit pass
will cost $30 for this 35 lap race. A driver's meeting will take place at 6
pm, followed by the hot laps for all classes. Racing starts at 7 pm. Rules
for the A-modified class will be per 24 Raceway's (available on line at
www.24racewayinmoberly.com ) or per USRA rules. As stated earlier, the A-mods
will be racing for a $2008 payout, with 2nd paying $1000, and 3rd getting
$600. The A-mod car and driver registration fee will be $125, including the
driver's pit pass.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Sept. 6 - Bob Hubert Memorial (2nd Annual) B-modified Championship Shootout
with a custom racing format. Sponsored by MHC Kenworth of Columbia. The four
classes of A-modifieds, MFA Oil / Break Time Sportsman class, Hobby Stock
and 4 Cylinder Hornet classes will also be racing.
Sept. 13 - fall racing program.
Sept. 20 - Annual 360 Fall Classic: W.O.W. Sprints, Moberly Motors B-modifieds
& Hobby Stocks.
Sept. 27 - fall racing program (more info coming).
September will feature four more race dates planned for the 2008 season,
with at least two more specials currently scheduled on the 6th and 20th.
"Dirt Track Racing at its Best" will take place again at 7 o'clock this
coming Saturday at 24 Raceway, just east of Moberly, Missouri on U.S.
Highway '24'. For up-to-the-day info, call the race track office at
660-269-9300. Accomodations can be made at Best Western / Moberly Inn at
660-263-6540. Self-contained camping units wanting to stay over are welcome,
or primitive camping at the race track's 45 acre site is free.
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