MALDEN, Mo. (April 28, 2006) - The Malden Speedway battled the weather all night Friday, before halting the races after only two features were run. This sets up double features in 4 classes next week. Chalking up wins Friday were Greg Sparks in an exciting and confusing Hobby stock feature, and Jeff Jarrell made it two in a row in the E-Mods.

A mix up in the radios between the tower and the flagman led to a confusing Hobby stock feature. Greg Sparks and Kyle Berry swapped the lead back in forth during the first half of the race. On lap 15, the official length of the race, Sparks led Berry across the finish line. Because of the radio problems the flagman did not drop the checkered until the following lap (16th). During the final, extra lap Berry passed Sparks to set up the confusion. The track made the 15th lap the official standing and Sparks had his win. Then the rains came and washed out the rest of the program until next week. Berry won the heat race. Like I said last week, this is going to be an exciting class and both weeks of points racing have proved to be.

HOBBY STOCKS
8 Start Feature

1. 68 Greg Sparks Bernie
2. 11 Sr Kyle Berry Poplar Bluff
3. 007 Doug Moore Dexter
4. 94 Scott Tracer Rector, AR
5. J19 Jason Palmer Bernie
6. 54C Shane Moody Bernie
7. 30/30 Tim Winchester Gideon
8. 69R Jamie Robards Broseley

Jeff Jarrell made short work in the E-Mods as he led from start to finish to take his second feature win. A late caution in the race set up a green - white - checkered finish and Jarrell held off the late challenge of Todd Gibbs. Jarrell also won the heat race.

E-Mods
8 Start Feature

1. 67 Jeff Jarrell Dexter
2. 34 Todd Gibbs Bloomfield
3. 12 Shane Eubanks Dexter
4. 7 A Tim Anderson Doniphan
5. 03 Adam Hemby Puxico
6. 21 Corey Mealer Dyersburg, TN
7. 84 Rebecca Null Puxico
8. DQ - # U2 Jon Chandler

Next Friday's program will begin with features in Mini Stock, Modifieds, Crate Late Models, and Street Stock before the full program of regular Friday night racing begins. Come out and cheer on your favorites!