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Larry Phillips Memorial this Saturday, September 18th at
Springfield Raceway!
by: Dan Robinson Lucas Oil MLRA PR
SPRINGFIELD, MO (September 14) - The Larry Phillips Memorial takes center
stage this Saturday, September 18th at Springfield Raceway as the Lucas Oil
MLRA battles the MARS Dirt Car Series Late Models in head to head action at
the venerable Springfield, Missouri oval. First Ballot Dirt Late Model Hall
of Famer, Larry Phillips is considered by most to be the greatest racer of
all time in the Springfield, Missouri area and lays claim to four MLRA Wins
in his illustrious career.
With just eight points separating the top 3 drivers in the Lucas Oil MLRA
Points Standings, the Springfield race could have serious championship
ramifications as the action happens fast and furious at the 1/4 mile
Southwest Missouri oval. Oxford, Iowa's Dave Eckrich sits on top of the
standings as the driver of the #58 Barry Wright Race Car holds a tiny four
point lead over 6-time and defending MLRA Champion Al Purkey out of
Coffeyville, Kansas. Purkey pilots a Hatfield powered Larry Shaw Race Car.
Republic, Missouri fan favorite Brad Looney holds down the third spot in his
GRT as he sits just four points behind Purkey. Omaha Nebraska's Joe Kosiski
occupies the fourth spot in his red Ford GT 500 schemed machine.
Springfield, Missouri's Terry Phillips, son of Larry the Legend rounds out
the Top-5 after recently joining Scott Bloomquist as only the second Dirt
Late Model Driver in history to score 100 series wins with the same series
and will easily be the fan favorite to capture the win and the unique trophy
that bears his father's name this Saturday.
2008 Lucas Oil MLRA Champion John Anderson is sixth in the MLRA points
standings in his Greg Junghan owned MasterSbilt with Roush/Yates horsepower
under the hood. Henderson, Colorado's Human Highlight Reel, Kelly Boen
resides in the seventh position in points after scoring 3 wins in a row
recently at McCool Junction, Nebraska and Sedalia, Missouri. Phillip's "Team
Custard" Teammate Jeremy Payne is eighth in his Hatfield powered GRT
followed by 2010 Rookie of the Year contender Evan Hubert driving the Lucas
Cattle Company/Rockstar Energy Drink sponsored MasterSbilt. Massena, Iowa's
Chris Speiker rounds out the Top-10 in points. For complete and updated
Lucas Oil MLRA points standings please visit www.MLRAracing.com.
Pit gates will open at 3PM with Hot Laps set to start at 6:15 followed by
racing at 7:15pm. Grandstand admission will be $20 for Adults, Kids (6-12)
are just $5 and race fans 5 and under are Free. Pit passes for the Larry
Phillips Memorial will be $35. Support classes on Sept 18th will feature the
Budweiser A-Mods, Reliable Chevrolet SportMods, Wheeler Metals Street Stocks
and the Legend Cars. For complete event info, please visit
www.SpringfieldRaceway.com.
The Lucas Oil MLRA (Midwest Latemodel Racing Association) sanctions regional
Super Dirt Late Model touring series events in Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma,
Nebraska, and Iowa.
For all the latest news and information on the Lucas Oil 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 Lucas Oil MLRA would like to thank the sponsors of the 2010 Tour
including Lucas Oil Products, AAA Missouri, Hoosier Race Tires, Lucas Cattle
Company, Hatfield Racing Engines, Larry Shaw Race Cars, AFCO Racing
Products, GRT Race Cars, Powertrain Industries, Sunoco Race Fuels, Bodee's
Race Bodies, Outpace Racing Products, Weld 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, Keizer Wheels
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