SPRINGFIELD, MO (Aug 27, 2012) – Springfield raceway Season Champions Set For Saturday Night September 1
Springfield raceway Season Champions Set For Saturday Night September 1
SPRINGFIELD, MO (Aug 27, 2012) – Round number 16 of the Transport Graphics Championship Chase will get underway Saturday Night September 1st at the “Quick-Quarter” of the Springfield Raceway as drivers attempt to either grab that first win of the season or better themselves in the final point standings. The Speedway will continue racing after that date with several special events.
Action will feature the Budweiser USRA Modifieds, Reliable Chevrolet USRA B Modifieds, Casey’s General Stores Midwest Modz, Wheeler Metal Legends and Young Lion Legends, Pepsi Pure Stocks and Williams Lawn Care and Preservation Street Stocks.
Current point leaders include Jackie Dalton (USRA Modifieds) holding a narrow 22 point cushion over Mitch Keeter, Scott Drake (USRA B Modifieds), Trevor Drake (Midwest Modz), Justin Comer ( Legends), Wesley Smith ( Young Lion Legends), Brett Testerman (Pure Stocks), and Jim Reid (Street Stocks).
The Speedway will also be having a lap of respect and honor in the memory of long time fan Wanda “Granny” Jeffries of Springfield. Mrs. Jeffries was a devoted fan of the Springfield Raceway and during the banquet for the 2010 race season was awarded a season long pass from owners Jerry Hoffman and Doug Bland. Mrs.Jeffries passed away in early August of 2011 and was a loved member by fans, drivers, and staff.
In case of a cancellation due to weather, there will be No Make-Up Date and standings will be final.
Grandstand gates open at 5:30 with hot laps to start around 6:30 and Racing to get underway at 7:30.
Grandstand Admission is only $12 for Adults while kids 6-12 are $5 and under 6 free.
For more information on the Springfield Raceway go to WWW.SpringfieldRaceway.Com or contact Jerry Hoffman at 417-673-7426.
Point Standings
USRA Modifieds
| Jackie Dalton-Carthage | 1341 |
| Mitch Keeter-Webb City | 1319 |
| John Yeoman-Joplin | 1289 |
| Bobby Pearish Oronogo | 1164 |
| Jerry Lankton-Lampe | 1151 |
| Rob Muilenburg-Sparta | 1094 |
| Fred Slagle-Pierce City | 953 |
| Brian Green-Pierce City | 910 |
| Robbie Bryant-Willard | 809 |
| Billy Dalton-Exeter | 791 |
USRA B Modifieds
| Scott Drake-Webb City | 1404 |
| Kaleb Copher-Webb City | 1123 |
| Jon Yeoman Jr-Granby | 1030 |
| Jared Thulin-Stillwater, Oklahoma | 946 |
| Jeremy Thulin-Miami, Oklahoma | 929 |
| Bobby Maggard Jr-Republic | 886 |
| Don Luna-St James | 835 |
| Thomas Hylton-Avilla | 801 |
| Blake Ellis-Sarcoxie | 791 |
| Michael Maggard-Republic | 768 |
Legends
| Justin Comer-Justin | 296 |
| Wayne Johnston-Rolla | 267 |
| Mike Hailman-Reed Springs | 248 |
| Caleb McDugle-Quapaw, Oklahoma | 231 |
| Billy Cottrill-Joplin | 216 |
| James McDugle-Quapaw, Oklahoma | 183 |
| Calvin Garner-Sarcoxie | 179 |
| Matt Gruenburg-Joplin | 177 |
| Darrell McWhirter-Bentonville, Ark. | 158 |
| Jay Reynolds-Springfield | 157 |
Midwest Modz
| Trevor Drake-Webb City | 353 |
| Rusty Forrest-Ozark | 304 |
| Todd McGregor-Clever | 251 |
| Taylor Moore-Bois D’Arc | 231 |
| Gary Krebs-Clever | 205 |
| Bobby Gough-Joplin | 200 |
| Matthew Thulin-Miami, Oklahoma | 169 |
| Ken Walker-Springfield | 164 |
| Steve Moore-Springfield | 164 |
| Austin Johnson-Joplin | 163 |
| Craig Keeter-Webb City | 163 |
Pure Stocks
| Bret Testerman-Miami, Oklahoma | 321 |
| Jack Hamer-Ava | 306 |
| Tyler Thulin-Miami, Oklahoma | 262 |
| Philip Schloesser-Everton | 262 |
| Danny Vasquez-Branson West | 170 |
| Tanner Sitton-Bolivar | 167 |
| Elizabeth Jolley-Billings | 159 |
| Lenny Bell-Willard | 156 |
| Mitch Hemphill-Miami, Oklahoma | 121 |
| Darrell Storment-Bolivar | 118 |
Street Stocks
| Jim Reid-Springfield | 283 |
| Wayne Morris-Miami, Oklahoma | 236 |
| Shawn Schmidt-Springfield | 218 |
| Wayne Bysor-Bolivar | 184 |
| Bryan Tillman-Branson | 155 |
| Rex Sawyer-Ava | 148 |
| Kim Kaasa-Springfield | 137 |
| Daniel Deason-Bolivar | 120 |
| Larry Whitworth Jr-Branson | 70 |
| Joe Girardi-Bolivar | 63 |
Young Lions Legends
| Wesley Smith-Nixa | 304 |
| Kylan Garner-Sarcoxie | 279 |
| Graysn Cox-Joplin | 251 |
| Ty McWhirter-Bentonville, Arkansas | 195 |
| Jeremy Watson-Billings | 54 |
| Lexy VanZandt-Springfield | 51 |
| Mariah Reynolds-Springfield | 15 |
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