"Speed Bowl 2006"
by: Ron Lueck

MOBERLY, MO. (Sept. 2, 2006) - If this previous two-day show is planned for a single night, the experienced race fan knows its always a lengthy one and to plan for a long night of racing. That's what the name of this event implies: "Speed Bowl 2006". And with the 135 feature laps planned for the five classes at 24 Raceway, plus the additional two consy races of another 10 laps each, the sponsor and fans got more than their money's worth with some of the best racing all season here in Moberly, Missouri. Aaron's Sales and Lease Ownership of Moberly sponsored this event and brought in some $1100 worth of prizes for give-aways to the full grandstand. There were more than a normal night's worth of caution from cars leaving debris on the track, and each class had their share of extended feature laps from going for the bigger payouts for their respective race. Look for some changes in the format for the next Speed Bowl, maybe even a return to the 2 day event it has been.

The Hobbies kicked off their part of the night with plenty of cautions, before Mike Wolfe finally got around Tom Elsen for the win. Then, with 39 entries into the A-modified race drawn to go for that $2006 published prize, two consy races were held to fill the final 8 slots for the big 40-lap feature. Then came the 20-lap Hornet race with Rich Moret winning both his heat race and the feature. Next, the Moberly Motors B-modifieds led the night's racing with the most cautions for a class. Tony Dunker was one of several coming from out-of-state to Moberly for this big night of racing being sponsored by Aaron's Sales and Lease Ownership, and won this B-mod race. The Sportsman class feature was dominated by Chris Leathers, whose car was not found to be in complience with class rules for the track, but a last lap pass by Jeff Creed for the win showed that Creed's car was actually the one to beat for this 25-lapper. Then came the biggest event for Speed Bowl, the qualifying 24 A-modifieds all shooting for the 1st place prize money of $2006. With a minimal amount of yellows, Mark Burgtorf led early on, up to the mandatory stop for refueling at lap 30. And with 10 laps to go, Burgtorf was not going to let this one get away, leading the rest of the race. Even though it was a long night of racing, this was some enjoyable time for the true race fan at 24 Raceway.

Next week, a car show is planned in Moberly at the shopping center behind Moberly Motors on Friday evening the 8th. Then on Saturday September 9 at 24 Raceway, the 4th annual Moberly Motors B-modified race, with its custom format of 30 laps in two segments, will be sponsored by MHC Kenworth of Columbia. At least one new 2007 Kenworth over-the-road truck will be on the grounds for viewing. Pennzoil is joining in for the sponsorship on this 20-lap race to the planned 10 minute pit stop for fuel and adjustments to the top ten B-mods. Then a redraw for the top ten spots will take place by the drivers with these 10 cars going full tilt for the last ten laps and the $1000 win! Join these B-mods, along with the four other classes of A-mods, Sportsman, Hobby Stock and 4 cylinder Hornets this coming Saturday night where "Dirt Track Racing at its Best" happens again at 24 Raceway, east of Moberly Missouri on U.S. Highway 24. Adult admission to the grandstand will be $15, kids are $5 for ages 6 to 12, and the stands will open at 4 p.m. Rates for the popular Family Pass are $35 for this and the next event, and that includes admission to the grandstands for 2 adults and 3 children, ages 6 to 12. Kids under 6 are always free. Racing starts at 7 p.m. with hot laps at 6:15 following a short drivers' meeting. The complete report by Pam Hassler, along with a repeated list of the results & promo will follow on Tuesday 9/5. As a part of the weekend's plans, don't miss the Dream Factory's 2006 cruise to the track on Satuday afternoon being sponsored by Bentz GM Country in Macon. Friday night, a benefit dance and charity auction will take place at Bentz' car lot. Call Jim Brittingham at Bentz 660-385-3195 for more particulars on these events.

Ron Lueck - 24 Raceway, Moberly, MO.
Of 130 race team entries, the results are as follows:
(all hometowns are Missouri unless otherwise noted)

A-Modifieds Main feature (of 24 starters) 40 laps
1) 69M Mark Burgtorf, Quincy, IL
2) 18L Michael Long, Quincy, IL (heat 4 winner)
3) 26 Gary Blackburn Jr., Fulton
4) 4G David Holder, Clarence
5) 22c Vance Wilson, Frankford
6) 0x Steve Picou, High Ridge
7) 35 Hank Delonjay, Quincy, IL
8) 25 Scotty Roberts, Columbia (heat 2 winner)
9) 85D Mark Dotson, Cameron (heat 1 winner)
10) 26K Kevin Blackburn, Fulton
11) 1P Steve Potter, Boonville
12) 03 Bill Baker, Hannibal
13) 27M Roger Moser, Auxvasse
14) 0 Ron Gough, Monroe City
15) 18 Justin Boney, Leavenworth, KS
16) 49 Ben Ballard, Sturgeon
17) 07 Kenny Mudd, Winfield
18) 11P Curt Potter, Boonville
19) 20M Jon Melloway, Hallsville
20) 45 Tony Fraise, Donnellson, IA
21) 15W Terry Wilson, Bowling Green
22) 88D Matt Dotson, Sturgeon
23) 55 Steve Payne, Fulton (heat 3 winner)
24) 67 Issac Dotson, Lathrop

A-Modifieds consy race #1 (of 10 starters) 10 laps
(top 4 moved to main)
1) 45 Tony Fraise, Donnellson, IA
2) 49 Ben Ballard, Sturgeon
3) 15w Terry Wilson, Bowling Green
4) 88D Matt Dotson, Sturgeon
5) 12 Bob Dale, Gorin
6) 6 Kenny Edwards, Columbia
7) 5s David Snyder, Green Top
8) M1 Neil Dye, Moberly
9) 17 Brandon Lennox, New London
10) 7P, Clinton Dale, Jacksonville

A-Modifieds consy race #2 (of 9 starters) 10 laps
(top 4 moved to main)
1) 4G David Holder, Clarence
2) 27M Roger Moser, Auxvasse
3) 20M Jon Melloway, Hallsville
4) 07 Kenny Mudd, Winfield
5) 05 David Weitholder, Liberty, IL
6) 68 Keith Fisher, Fulton
7) 15 David C. Payne, Jeff City
8) 3 Dave Kinder, Moberly
9) 8s Kyle Spry, Columbia

Moberly Motors B-Modifieds (of 25 starters) 30 laps
1) 4 Tony Dunker, Quincy, IL
2) 3 Bob Woodrow, Perry
3) 40 Dave Holder, Clarence (heat 1 winner)
4) 96 Mike McCarty, Moberly
5) 61 Kevin Embree, Paris
6) 20 Tony Garner, Macon
7) 10X Jim Gillenwater, Keokuk, IA
8) 11 Gary Wilson, Holliday
9) 86 Jerry Poor, Novelty
10) 7s Craig Spegal, New London
11) 2s Steve Roberts, Ashland
12) 5L Lee Privitt, Hawk Point
13) 07 Josh Albright, Higbee
14) 6v Charlie VanBoening, Paris
15) 30 Johnny Baker, St. Peters
16) 33 Eric Johnson, Columbia
17) 1x Joe Hooper, Mendon, IL
18) 78T Travis O'Neal, Columbia
19) 10 Brian Robinson, Huntsville
20) 74x Chuck Melloway, Hallsville (heat 2 winner)
21) 14 Jeremy Baker, Canton
22) 46 Porter Collins, Clarence (heat 3 winner)
23) 56 John T. Ambrose, Winfield
24) 82 Kelly Smith, Kirksville
25) 18 Jonathon Petersheim, Sturgeon

Sportsman (of 20 starters) 25 laps
1) 01 Jeff Creed, Cairo
2) 111 Butch Bailey, Novelty
3) 12 Clinton Dale, Jacksonville
4) 24 Steve Dieckmann, Centralia
5) 6 Ryan Petersheim, Clark
6) 81 Kyle Chinn, Clarence
7) 79J Brian Jackson, Moravia, IA
8) 42 Charlie Rindom, Moberly
9) 55 Dean-o Smith, Higbee
10) 14jr Derrick Agee, Huntsville
11) 73 Alan Bergfield, Harrisburg
12) 7 Rick Thompson, Clark
13) 89 Chris Genenbacher, Shelbina
14) 19T Tony Ratliff, Moberly
15) 14 Pete Agee, Huntsville (heat 2 winner)
16) 3 Tim Eravi, Moberly
17) 9 Buddy Cundiff, Harrisburg
18) 00 Rick Girard, Columbia
19) 57 Larry Minor, Moberly
20) 12M Chris Leathers, Macon D/Q (heat 1 winner)

Hobby Stock (of 19 starters) 20 laps
1) 11W Mike Wolfe, Madison
2) 11 Tom Elsen, Clarence
3) 10 Mark Forrester, Columbia
4) 87 Jeff Hamlin, Edina
5) 25C Ryan Crandal, Brashear
6) 41 Kevin Renzelmann, Moberly (heat 2 winner)
7) 83 Chris Strain, Higbee
8) 19 Aaron Prather, Cairo
9) 01 Steve Hisle, Liberty
10) 3 Lucas Galland, Huntsville
11) 6 Josh Langhammer, Columbia
12) 20 Bobby Anders, Hull, IL
13) 17 Tom Creed, Moberly
14) 32 Darrell Nickerson, Moberly
15) 47 Tim Pettibone, Moravia, IA
16) 12 Chase Breid, Madison
17) 89 Brian Howerton, Hurdland
18) 35 Rev. Jerry Bown, Brookfield
19) 7 Clinton Dale, Jacksonville (heat 1 winner)
20) 2C Wendell Clayton Jr., Centralia N/S

Hornets (of 20 starters) 20 laps
1) 02 Rich Moret, Cairo (heat 1 winner)
2) 35 Steve Delonjay, Quincy IL
3) 3R Tanner Richards, Boonville
4) 3 Rob Chase, Clark
5) 9M Darren Morgan, Paris
6) L12 Chris Lute, Madison
7) 73 Devin Still, Anabel
8) 2 John Doctorian, Wentzville
9) K2 Vince Jasper, Higbee
10) 9H Chad Hickam, Hallsville (heat 3 winner)
11) 32s Brent Pfeiffer, Moberly
12) 12B Jeremy Bell, Huntsville
13) 33 Kristi Chase, Clark
14) 20 Bob Cowman, Quincy, IL
15) 22 Jeff Haddock, St. Charles
16) 5 Paul Stine, Clarence
17) 21 Brooke Hassler, Columbia (heat 2 winner)
18) 66 Jim Powell, Hannibal
19) 03 Jerry Warren, Moberly
20) 4J Perry Morton, Hallsville
4J Jimmy Payne, Columbia N/S