24 Raceway, Moberly MO April 22 report w/promo for April 29
by: Pam Hassler

MOBERLY, Mo. (April 22, 2006) - The rumble of 122 race car engines! The cheering of a great crowd of fans! The enjoyment of super competitive racing on a fantastic dirt track! All this and more was found at Moberly 24 Raceway on Saturday night, April 22. A wonderful 20-lap special feature race in the Hornet division "wowed" the crowd. The NE Kansas Mod Lite/Dwarf Association joined the five regular classes of cars to demonstrate their speed and competitive spirit.

Brandon Smith (11 yrs. old) of Mexico, MO was the lucky winner of a new bicycle donated by the 24 Raceway. The 50/50 drawing of $235 was collected by Jim Tuggle of Moberly who was also fortunate to have been a winner in early 2005. A non-profit organization was on site to support soldiers and encouraged fans to log on to www.AnySoldier.com  for more information. A big thank-you goes to Burger King, KZZT, Country Kitchen and the others who also donated give-aways for the fans. University of Missouri students in the Journalism Photography school were also busy snapping pictures of action around the track.

Upcoming events:
April 29 - next week - FAN APPRECIATION NIGHT! - Admission will be only $5 for adults and FREE for children 12 and under. Come out and enjoy the excitement . A special Mechanics Race will be exciting in the Hobby Stock Class.
May 13 - Sportsman Class will be competing in a 25-Lap feature special.
May 27 - Gary Scott Memorial - featuring the fast-action W.O.W (Winged Outlaw Warriors) 360 Sprint Cars

The first feature of the night was the special 20-Lap race in the 4 cyl. Hornet class. Often these drivers went into the turns, 3 & 4 cars abreast and demonstrated lots of action with side by side racing for positions throughout the pack. Perry Morton in #11m from Hallsville, took a serious tumble on the backstretch but climbed from the car unhurt. A tremendous battle for 2nd, 3rd, and 4th positions included #33 Kristi Chase (Clark), #01 John Brown (Huntsville), and #02 Richard Moret (Cairo) who finished as written, behind feature winner #3 Rob Chase (Clark) who took home the $250 prize. Chase #3 was also the feature winner last week. David Lorton in #24/7 from Moberly drove hard with the leaders but finished in 5th place while racing with a flat tire the last 4 laps.

The high and low grooves on the track were certainly utilitzed by drivers in the 12-Lap Hobby Stock race. A battle between #11w Mike Wolfe (Madison) and #41 Kevin Renzelmann (Moberly) displayed racing skills by "putting on the heat" along with #7 Clinton Dale (Jacksonville). Both #11w and #41 gave everything for the win but Mike Wolfe was victorious with Renzelmann in 2nd, Dale in 3rd. Wolfe thanked his sponsors and said he "had a blast" and he "likes racing with these guys".

The Moberly Motors B-Modifieds completed a 15-Lap feature with another repeat winner from last week. Bob Woodrow, with his #3 from Perry, took a groove that gave him the lead throughout the race. Starting in 7th position, #82 Kelly Smith (Kirksville) charged through for 2nd place. Tony Garner #20 (Macon) stayed close for 3rd place. Chuck Melloway #74x from Hallsville worked his way up to finish 4th. Tyler Lewis from Columbia suffered considerable damage to both ends of his #4L as a result of a crash on the backstretch.

After a first-lap yellow, the 12-Lap Sportsman feature was restarted and underway with side by side action. Butch Bailey #111 (Novelty) started 6th but pushed ahead throughout the race to become the winner of the race. Bailey recently moved to the area, but is not new to racing as he had raced in Nebraska and Iowa also. Rick Girard #00 (Columbia) exhibited good racing skills by starting in 13th position and charged through the field to finish in 4th place. Second and third places went to hard-fighting competitors Derrick Agee #14JR and Jerry Ames #69A, both from Huntsville.

The "buzz" from the engines of the NE Kansas Mod Lite/Dwarf Cars flew past the green flag and continued throughout the race with no incidences causing yellow flags. David Rafferty, #64 from Kansas City, charged into the lead and maintained that lead to the checkered flag. A passing match between Bud Lee #21, Greg Nellis #4 (Valley Falls, KS), and Jeff Rafferty #98 (Lee's Summit) made an interesting show to finish 2nd, 3rd, and 4th as written. It was enjoyable to watch these drivers as the track was shared with these "classy" cars.

The A-Modified 20-Lap feature had a great close competition throughout the race with several passes for positions. A tremendous challenge was between Gary Blackburn, Jr. #26 (Fulton), Curt Potter #11P (Boonville), and Vance Wilson #22c (Frankford). A crash on the turn 1 wall caused a pause in action. Drivers #02K Sonny Kimberling (Slater) and Brad Smith #99 (Excello) both were okay. On the restart #22c passed #11P and the #26 on the backstretch. Vance Wilson #22c pulled off his 2nd feature win of the young season, with Gary Blackburn, Jr. #26 in 2nd, and Curt Potter #11P in 3rd. Scottie Roberts #25 (Columbia) earned a 4th place after starting mid pack and competing with Steve Cain #31 (Columbia) who finished 5th.

The Moberly 24 Raceway thanks you for your attendance and welcomes you to visit often. Remember -
Fan Appreciation Night is next Saturday, April 29, with admission only $5 for adults and FREE for children 12 and under.
Pit passes are $22. The high-banked dirt track provides auto racing at its finest for your enjoyment. Check the website of www.24racewaymoberly.com  under the forum section for additional information, promotions, and point standings.

A-Modifieds (of 23 starters)
1) 22C Vance Wilson, Frankford
2) 26 Gary Blackburn, Jr., Fulton
3) 11p Curt Potter, Boonville
4) 25 Scottie Roberts, Columbia
5) 31 Steve Cain, Columbia
6) 41 Kelly Smith, Kirksville
7) 66 Kenny Mudd, Winfield
8) 88D Matt Dodson, Sturgeon
9) 17 Brandon Lennox, New London
10) 27M Roger Moser, Auxvasse
11) 3 Dave Kinder, Moberly
12) 20M Jon Melloway, Hallsville
13) 15 Terry Wilson, Bowling Green
14) 68 Keith Fisher, Fulton
15) 8 Darin Boling, Clarence
16) 49 Ben Ballard, Sturgeon
17) 26K Kevin Blackburn, Fulton
18) 57 Stephen Baugh, Columbia
19) 27 Danny Lorton, Moberly
20) 99 Brad Smith, Excello
21) 02K Sonny Kimberling, Slater
22) 2k Rick Kimberling, Slater
23) 7 Clinton Dale, Jacksonville
24) 21M David Melloway, Hallsville n/s
25) 1P Steve Potter, Boonville n/s

Moberly Motors B-Modifieds (of 19 starters)
1) 3 Bob Woodrow, Perry
2) 82 Kelly Smith, Kirksville
3) 20 Tony Garner, Macon
4) 74x Chuck Melloway, Hallsville
5) 36 Dustin Boling, Lentner
6) 29L Chad Lebsock, Centralia
7) 18 Jonothan Petersheim, Clark
8) 10 Steve Robinson, Huntsville
9) 32 Brad Pfeiffer, Columbia
10) 11 Gary Wilson, Holliday
11) 40 Dave Kinder, Moberly
12) 22A David Adkison, Bowling Green
13) 2S Steve Roberts, Ashland
14) 82J Josh Calvert, Hallsville
15) 1 Bill Bentley, Madison
16) 78T Travis O'Neal, Columbia
17) 96 Mike McCarty, Moberly
18) 4L Tyler Lewis, Columbia
19) 55 Gary Wilson, Frankford
20) 01 Cedrake White, Moberly n/s

Sportsman (of 14 starters)
1) 111 Butch Bailey, Novelty
2) 14jr Derrick Agee, Huntsville
3) 69a Jerry Ames, Huntsville
4) 00 Rick Girard, Columbia
5) 3 Tim Eravi, Moberly
6) 81 Kyle Chinn, Clarence
7) 01 Jeff Creed, Cairo
8) 43 Marion Hooten, Mexico
9) 46 Larry Perkins, Clark
10) 26 Shane Stone, Moberly
11) 89 Chris Genenbacher, Shelbina
12) 55 Dean-o Smith, Higbee
13) 37 Scott Lancey, Jeff City
14) 14 Pete Agee, Huntsville
15) 6 Ryan Petersheim, Sturgeon n/s

Hobby Stocks (of 19 starters)
1) 11W Mike Wolfe, Madison
2) 41 Kevin Renzelmann, Moberly
3) 7 Clinton Dale, Jacksonville
4) 6 Larry Krog, Clarence
5) 51 Alan Hultz, Madison
6) 17 Tom Creed, Moberly
7) 22 Josh Langhammer, Columbia
8) 23C Chad Walter, Clarence
9) 11 Tom Elsen, Clarence
10) 10 Mark Forrester, Columbia
11) 207 Rob Sanders, Columbia
12) 12 Chase Breid, Madison
13) 01 Steve Hisle, Liberty
14) 55 Chris Strain, Higbee
15) 4 Bill Apel, Moberly
16) 5 Dennis Moenck, Moberly
17) 32 Darrell Nickerson, Moberly
18) 19 Aaron Prather, Cairo
19) 9 Vern Fifeld Sr., Clifton Hill
20) 23 Matt Hall, Dover n/s
21) 1 Mike Stout, Moberly n/s

Hornets (of 19 starters)
1) 3 Rob Chase, Clark
2) 33 Kristi Chase, Clark
3) 01 John Brown, Huntsville
4) 02 Rich Moret, Cairo
5) 24-7 David Lorton, Moberly
6) 9H Chad Hickam, Hallsville
7) 03 Jerry Warren, Moberly
8) 37 Lowell Smith, New Cambria
9) 82A Josh McGee, Moberly
10) 3R Tanner Richards, Boonville
11) 52 Terry Dreyer, Boonville
12) 31C Shawn Holt, Shelbina
13) 73 Devin Still, Anabel
14) 07 Fabian Mares, Moberly
15) 8 Sarah Woodhurst, Perry
16) 11R Billy Roberts, Renick
17) 12B Jeremy Bell, Huntsville
18) 11m Perry Morton, Hallsville
19) 5E DeWayne Eravi, Moberly
20) 21 Brooke Hassler, Columbia n/s
21) 19 Kyle Joseph, Cairo n/s
22) 1P Darald Powell, Moberly n/s

Mod Lite /Dwarfs (of 17 starters)
1) 64 David Rafferty, Kansas City
2) 21 Bud Lee,
3) 4 Greg Nellis, Valley Falls, KS
4) 98 Jeff Rafferty, Lee's Summit
5) 76 Mark David, Mexico
6) 18 Kelly Bergstrom, Edwardsville, KS
7) 44 Wayne McMullen, Lawrence, KS
8) 69 Justin Buckholz, Pleasant Hill, IL
9) 46 Daryl Kabriel, Silver Lake, KS
10) 01Z Nick Watts, Salina, KS
11) 13 Bill Zabel, Melvern, KS
12) 35 Mike Sedgwick, Melvern, KS
13) 75 Rick Rafferty, Kansas City
14) 641 Mike Rafferty, Independence
15) 19 John Sharp, Vasser, KS
16) 48B Brandon Gray,
17) 99 Tony Tracy, Raymore
18) 60 Don Robbins, Lee's Summit n/s
19) 181 Jim Seichepine, Topeka, KS n/s