Spring Opener a Hit with Fans & Drivers at Lucas Oil Speedway!

WHEATLAND, MO  (April 21, 2012) – FindItHere.com Night kicked off the Lucas Oil Weekly Racing Championship Series at the Spring Opener on Saturday night. Beautiful weather, a record ALPS Food Stores ULMA Late Model car count, large crowd, surprise bonus money for the DJ’s RV B-Modifieds and even a first time visit to Lucas Oil Speedway Victory Lane on Paden Phillips first ever visit to Wheatland, Missouri are some of the highlights of Saturday’s spectacular event. Ron’s Racing Collectibles presented 500 Diecast Race Cars to kids in attendance and the MOChip ID Program gave many families free child ID kits. In addition to Paden Phillips from Chanute, KS winning the Pitts Homes A-Modified Feature on his first visit to Lucas Oil Speedway, Chris Jackson from Springfield, Missouri claimed the opening night victory in the new DJ’s RV B-Modified class. In the Carson’s Corner Napa Factory Stocks, no stranger to Victory Lane, Sundance Keepper took the checkers. In the feature event of the night paying $1,000 to Win by Lucas Marine Products, the ALPS Food Store ULMA winner, Tommy Cordray of Browning, MO held off multiple challengers for the lead to take the win.

In the first feature event of the night, the DJ’s RV B-Modifieds rolled out for a 20 lap feature. Drivers were unaware class sponsor DJ’s RV Sales and Service were paying an additional $250 cash to the winner. Kris Jackson from Lebanon, MO in the #65, was quick to take the lead and stay out front to cross the AAA Missouri Finish Line ahead of the field. Jackson edged Shawn Strong to keep his lead after a late race caution. Strong challenged a couple times for the lead and ended the race in second place. Stephen Muilenburg from Sedalia, MO finished third with Jeff Miller’s #17 from Hermitage, MO in fourth. Stacey Hall from Bolivar, MO rounded out the top five. In Victory Lane Dwight Brown awarded Jackson with the bonus cash and thanked him for running opening night in the DJ’s RV B-Modifieds.

Next out were the Carson’s Corner Napa Factory Stocks. A strong field of the areas best Factory Stock drivers returned to run for the second week in a row. Sundance Keepper knows his was around Lucas Oil Speedway and cruised into Victory Lane in the 6 7/8. Keepper from Everton, MO is the 2011 Lucas Oil Speedway Factory Stock Champion. Keepper was also running special FindItHere.com logos on his car provided by the event sponsor. Republic, Missouri’s Burl Woods was not far behind finishing in second place and from Warrensburg, MO, Mark Bitner, finished third. Johnny Coats and Ben Solburg completed the top five.

The Pitts Homes USRA A-Modifieds rolled out for the third feature event of the night. Paden Phillips from Chanute, KS had never raced at Lucas Oil Speedway and had not won a feature race in three years. Phillips won his heat and ran out front ending his night in Victory Lane. Excited, to say the least, Phillips thanked his family, sponsors and God after the race, he commented that he loved the facility and the track at Lucas Oil Speedway and was excited to race here again. Behind Phillips several battles for position took place throughout the feature. Shawn Nations from Macks Creek, MO won his heat race and looked strong through the feature. Nations ran in second for awhile before falling back finishing sixth. Terry Schultz from Sedalia, MO finished in the number two spot followed by Stephen Muilenburg from Sparta, MO. Jason Russel from Henley, MO worked his way to a fourth place finish with Tim Setzer from Archie, MO finishing fifth.

In the feature event of the night, the ALPS Food Stores UMLA Late Models had 35 cars in attendance, a record field for ULMA. $1000 to Win presented by Lucas Oil Marine Products was awarded to Tommy Cordray from Browning, MO. Cordray had multiple opponents challenge him for the lead and battled lap after lap for position. Jason Russel of Henley, Missouri ran with Cordray side by side for awhile, Russel was involved in a late race caution when a lapped car re-entered the track from the infield. Russel had to be towed off the track, a bad break from the very quick #2. Jeremy Kelley from Walnut Grove battled with Brandon Imhoff of Lake Ozark, MO for second position and eventually both drivers challenged Cordray’s lead with only a few laps remaining. A three way race for the lead had fans on the edge of their seats. In the end Cordray walked away with the $1000 and a beautiful crystal and marble trophy.

Lucas Oil Speedway continues the Lucas Oil Weekly Championship Series with all four classes running next Saturday night. ALPS Food Stores ULMA Late Models, Pitts Homes A-Modifieds with $750 to Win from Clearlight Inn, Carson’s Corner Napa Factory Stocks and DJ’s RV B-Modifieds will all be back in action on KDKD Night at Lucas Oil Speedway. Gates open at 5 PM on Saturday, April 28th. Hot Laps at 6:30 PM racing at 7 PM. Adult tickets are $12, Seniors age 62 and up are $8, Youth age 6-15 just $5 and kids age 5 & under are always FREE! A Family Pass includes two adult admissions and up to three youth, for only $25. April 28th is the first $uper $aver $pecial which includes 4 admissions, 4 Hot Dogs and 4 Coca-Cola products for only $30 must arrive by 6:30 PM to receive this offer.

Click the link to check out the most current 2012 Lucas Oil Speedway Schedule.

For complete event information, point standings, results and the latest Lucas Oil Speedway news visit: www.LucasOilSpeedway.com.

DJ’s RV B-Modified Results 4/21/2012
A-Feature:1. Kris Jackson (Lebanon, MO), 2. Shawn Strong (Billings, MO), 3. Stephen Muilenburg (Sparta, MO), 4. Jeff Miller (Hermitage, MO), 5. Stacey Hall (Bolivar, MO), 6. Zach Zeugin (Fair Play, MO), 7. Scott Chism (Bolivar, MO), 8. Derek Watson (Willard, MO), 9. Ryan Edde (Urbana, MO), 10. Mike Green (Fair Grove, MO), 11. Tracy Manning (Wheatland, MO), 12. Ryan Lewis (Urbana, MO), 13. Charles Adams (Rogers, AK),

Heat 1:1. Shawn Strong (Billings, MO), 2. Kris Jackson (Lebanon, MO), 3. Ryan Edde (Urbana, MO), 4. Mike Green (Fair Grove, MO), 5. Ryan Lewis (Urbana, MO), 6. Charles Adams (Rogers, AK), 7. Jeff Miller (Hermitage, MO),

Heat 2:1. Stephen Muilenburg (Sparta, MO), 2. Zach Zeugin (Fair Play, MO), 3. Stacey Hall (Bolivar, MO), 4. Derek Watson (Willard, MO), 5. Scott Chism (Bolivar, MO), 6. Tracy Manning (Wheatland, MO),

Carson’s Corner Napa Factory Stock Results 4/21/2012
A-Feature:1. Sundance Keepper (Everton, MO), 2. Burl Woods (Republic, MO), 3. Mark Carter (Warrensburg, MO), 4. Johnny Coats (Joplin, MO), 5. Ben Solberg, 6. Randy Gilmore (Wheatland, MO), 7. Timothy Brown (Stoutland, ), 8. Chip Shaddox (Wheatland, MO), 9. Timothy McMurtry (Warsaw, MO), 10. Michael Plummer (Warsaw, MO), 11. Michael McGilvray (Wheatland, MO), 12. Thomas Curnutt (Macks Creek, MO), 13. Tommy Mosher (Bolivar, MO), 14. Jeff Pipala (Macks Creek, MO), 15. Richard Curnett (Macks Creek, MO), 16. Mike Bitner (Frontenac, KS), 17. Logan Clark (Clinton, MO), 18. Marcus Madewell (Aldrich, MO), 19. Keith Webster (Highlandville, MO),

Heat 1:1. Sundance Keepper (Everton, MO), 2. Michael Plummer (Warsaw, MO), 3. Mike Bitner (Frontenac, KS), 4. Jeff Pipala (Macks Creek, MO), 5. Logan Clark (Clinton, MO), 6. Tommy Mosher (Bolivar, MO), 7. Keith Webster (Highlandville, MO),

Heat 2:1. Timothy Brown (Stoutland, ), 2. Mark Carter (Warrensburg, MO), 3. Ben Solberg, 4. Chip Shaddox (Wheatland, MO), 5. Marcus Madewell (Aldrich, MO), 6. Thomas Curnutt (Macks Creek, MO),

Heat 3:1. Burl Woods (Republic, MO), 2. Randy Gilmore (Wheatland, MO), 3. Michael McGilvray (Wheatland, MO), 4. Timothy McMurtry (Warsaw, MO), 5. Richard Curnett (Macks Creek, MO), 6. Johnny Coats (Joplin, MO),

Pitts Homes USRA A-Modified Results 4/21/2012
A-Feature:1. Paden Phillips (Chanute, KS), 2. Terry Schultz (Sedalia, MO), 3. Stephen Muilenburg (Sparta, MO), 4. Jason Russell (Henley, MO), 5. Tim Setzer (Archie, MO), 6. Shawn Nations (Macks Creek, MO), 7. Paul Snyder (Wellsville, Ks), 8. Terry Kirk (Urbana, MO), 9. Tyler Brown (Richland, MO), 10. Rex Merritt (Billings, MO), 11. Chase Jones (Eldorado Springs, MO), 12. Colson Kirk (Urbana, MO), 13. Donnie Fellers (Wheatland, MO), 14. Justin Moon (Sedalia, MO), 15. Brent Holman (Rogers, AR), 16. Mickey Burrell (Fair Grove, MO), 17. Jason Pursley (Wheatland, MO), 18. Dave Elson (Springfield, Mo), 19. Clay Langley (Stover, MO), 20. Jon Sheets (Nevada, MO), 21. Josh Woody (Wayneville, MO), 22. Justin Folk (Iola, KS), 23. John Fellers (Flemington, MO), 24. Robbie Test (Jefferson City, MO),

B-Feature:1. Terry Kirk (Urbana, MO), 2. Chase Jones (Eldorado Springs, MO), 3. Jon Sheets (Nevada, MO), 4. Brent Holman (Rogers, AR), 5. Mickey Burrell (Fair Grove, MO), 6. Jason Pursley (Wheatland, MO), 7. Josh Woody (Wayneville, MO), 8. Clay Langley (Stover, MO), 9. Nathan Vaughn (Lincoln, MO), 10. Tim Bostwick (Urbana, MO), 11. Jim Cihy (Warsaw, MO), 12. Lyle Dietrich (Urbana, MO),

Heat 1:1. Shawn Nations (Macks Creek, MO), 2. Justin Moon (Sedalia, MO), 3. Donnie Fellers (Wheatland, MO), 4. Dave Elson (Springfield, Mo), 5. Tim Bostwick (Urbana, MO), 6. Lyle Dietrich (Urbana, MO), 7. Jim Cihy (Warsaw, MO),

Heat 2:1. Paden Phillips (Chanute, KS), 2. Paul Snyder (Wellsville, Ks), 3. Jason Russell (Henley, MO), 4. Rex Merritt (Billings, MO), 5. Jon Sheets (Nevada, MO), 6. Jason Pursley (Wheatland, MO), 7. Clay Langley (Stover, MO),

Heat 3:1. Tyler Brown (Richland, MO), 2. Terry Schultz (Sedalia, MO), 3. Colson Kirk (Urbana, MO), 4. John Fellers (Flemington, MO), 5. Terry Kirk (Urbana, MO), 6. Josh Woody (Wayneville, MO), 7. Mickey Burrell (Fair Grove, MO),

Heat 4:1. Stephen Muilenburg (Sparta, MO), 2. Robbie Test (Jefferson City, MO), 3. Justin Folk (Iola, KS), 4. Tim Setzer (Archie, MO), 5. Nathan Vaughn (Lincoln, MO), 6. Chase Jones (Eldorado Springs, MO), 7. Brent Holman (Rogers, AR),

ALPS Food Store ULMA Late Model Results 4/21/2012
A-Feature:1. Tommy Cordray (Browning, MO), 2. Jeremy Kelley (Walnut Grove, MO), 3. Brandon Imhoff (Lake Ozark, Mo), 4. Kevin Coyne (Kingsville, MO), 5. Lane Ehlert (Forestell, MO), 6. Larry Jones (El Dorado Springs, MO), 7. Chris Hawkins (Neosho, MO), 8. Todd McCoin (Barnett, MO), 9. Phil Edmondson (Marionville, Mo), 10. Chris Cox (Jefferson City, MO), 11. Justin Russell (Henley, MO), 12. James Morris (Blue Springs, MO), 13. Brett Wood (Warrensburg, Mo), 14. Darren Turner (Hartsburg, MO), 15. Danny Lorton (Moberly, Mo), 16. Ezekiel Langley (Ashland, MO), 17. R.D. Peterson (Springfield, MO), 18. Mike Berger (Lake Ozark, MO), 19. Harlan Kennedy (Wheatland, MO), 20. Jason Russell (Henley, MO), 21. Christopher Morelock (Springfield, MO), 22. Matthew Brookshire (Newberg, MO), 23. Andy Kennedy (Wheatland, MO), 24. Bob Test (Jefferson City, MO),

B-Feature:1. Christopher Morelock (Springfield, MO), 2. Phil Edmondson (Marionville, Mo), 3. Brett Wood (Warrensburg, Mo), 4. Ezekiel Langley (Ashland, MO), 5. Kevin Coyne (Kingsville, MO), 6. Danny Lorton (Moberly, Mo), 7. Bob Test (Jefferson City, MO), 8. R.D. Peterson (Springfield, MO), 9. David Turner (Adrian, MO), 10. Jake Williams (Lockwood, MO), 11. Jon Binning (Warrensburg, MO), 12. Tony Evans (Nelson, MO), 13. Rylan Long (Greenfield, MO), 14. Evan Hubert (Cross Timbers, MO), 15. Bob King (Independence, MO), 16. Garry Billings, JR. (Prairie Village, KS), 17. Dallas Sales (Mt. Vernon, MO), 18. Danney Atkinson (Lebanon, MO), 19. Daniel Jessen (Joplin, MO),

Heat 1:1. Lane Ehlert (Forestell, MO), 2. Mike Berger (Lake Ozark, MO), 3. Chris Cox (Jefferson City, MO), 4. Darren Turner (Hartsburg, MO), 5. David Turner (Adrian, MO), 6. Garry Billings, JR. (Prairie Village, KS), 7. Daniel Jessen (Joplin, MO),

Heat 2:1. Tommy Cordray (Browning, MO), 2. Jeremy Kelley (Walnut Grove, MO), 3. Andy Kennedy (Wheatland, MO), 4. Evan Hubert (Cross Timbers, MO), 5. Bob King (Independence, MO), 6. Dallas Sales (Mt. Vernon, MO), 7. Bob Test (Jefferson City, MO),

Heat 3:1. Larry Jones (El Dorado Springs, MO), 2. Chris Hawkins (Neosho, MO), 3. Harlan Kennedy (Wheatland, MO), 4. Danny Lorton (Moberly, Mo), 5. Ezekiel Langley (Ashland, MO), 6. R.D. Peterson (Springfield, MO), 7. Jake Williams (Lockwood, MO),

Heat 4:1. Matthew Brookshire (Newberg, MO), 2. Jason Russell (Henley, MO), 3. James Morris (Blue Springs, MO), 4. Christopher Morelock (Springfield, MO), 5. Brett Wood (Warrensburg, Mo), 6. Danney Atkinson (Lebanon, MO), 7. Rylan Long (Greenfield, MO),

Heat 5:1. Brandon Imhoff (Lake Ozark, Mo), 2. Todd McCoin (Barnett, MO), 3. Justin Russell (Henley, MO), 4. Phil Edmondson (Marionville, Mo), 5. Kevin Coyne (Kingsville, MO), 6. Tony Evans (Nelson, MO), 7. Jon Binning (Warrensburg, MO),

Category: Lucas Oil Speedway, Missouri, News