MLRA Set to Invade Iowa in Weekend Double – Hitter

Wheatland, MO (May 6, 2014) – Lucas Oil MLRA drivers are just days away from invading the ‘Hawkeye’ state for a pair of events this weekend. Action begins Friday, May 9 at Davenport Speedway in Davenport, Iowa, followed by a Saturday, May 10 appearance at Jackson County Speedway in Maquoketa, Iowa.

Throughout its 26-year history, MLRA drivers competed in eight prior events in Iowa; however, this weekend’s swing marks the first time the tour is set to visit both Davenport Speedway and Jackson County Speedway.

Regarding the weekend double-hitter, MLRA Race Director Ernie Leftwich recently stated, “It will set up a nice weekend for our drivers between Jackson County Speedway and Davenport, Iowa.”

Leftwich is not the only one anxiously awaiting this weekend’s action. Iowa native Chris Simpson is looking forward to a rare opportunity to race close to home on the big stage. “Both tracks are about an hour away, so it will be nice to have family, friends, and sponsors be able to watch us race,” stated Simpson. He went on to say, “We are bringing out last year’s car, the one I won with at Lakeside Speedway, for these two races, it’s a 2013 MB Customs.”

Simpson has two trips to victory lane at Jackson County Speedway in Corn Belt Clash (CBC) Late Model Series competition but admitted eight years have passed since he raced on the smaller track at Davenport. Regardless, Simpson is anxious to see who shows up to compete during the double-bill. Both of this weekend’s events are co-sanctioned by the CBC.

Terry Phillips currently leads Chad Simpson, Brad Looney, Travis Dickes, and Tommy Weder, Jr., in the championship point standings. Phillips, Rodney Sanders, Jeremy Payne and Jesse Stovall have already registered MLRA wins this season.

At Davenport Speedway, MLRA events will take place on the quarter-mile track, which is located on the Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds. For additional information visit DavenportSpeedway.com.  Jackson County Speedway is a 3/8 mile semi -banked oval located just East of Maquoketa, Iowa, visit their website to learn more at  DarkSidePromo.com.

Category: Iowa