AFTER SOME HEAT WINS, LENNOX GETS DESERVED FEATURE WIN IN 25-LAP A-MOD RACE
Submitted by Pamela Hassler w/ repeated promo by Ron Lueck - 24 Raceway, Moberly, MO

MOBERLY, MO. (July 9) - On Saturday, July 7, wheels were rolling hot and fast on 90 race cars at Moberly's 24 Raceway, Missouri's display of "Dirt Track Racing at its Best". On this special night, drivers were chasing after the double points- some wanting to enhance their lead and some wanting to catch up. Others with a registered '7' in their car number were anxious to capture their feature's checkered flag to pocket an extra $70 as the date for this race was 07-07-07! Unfortunately, no one received that bonus although a couple came close. A feature payout increase in all classes plus tow money for cars not making the feature was also an incentive. The added attraction for the evening was the Mechanic's Race in the Sportsman division.
SPECIAL NOTE / THANK YOUS:
Reamy Racing of Moberly donated the bicycle, won by 3 year old Christopher Coonce of Moberly.
Doug Mealy, track announcer, was the lucky winner of $82 from the 50/50 Drawing.
Happy Birthday to C.B. Riley, Track Chaplain, and to John 'General' Milnes, father of track owner Jerry Milnes.
Thanks to Lanette Lunsford - one of the scorers for the evening
Thanks to Tammy Old - who sang the National Anthem and scored too.
These and many others donated prizes:
KZZT 105.5 FM - Big Surf - 2 tickets
Lee's Chicken - $25 in Chicken - won by Paul Chase
David Munoz - #43m B-Mod - T-shirts/Caps thrown into the crowd
Danny Lorton - #27 Late Model - T-shirts
Smith Racing of Kirksville
Simpson Imports of Columbia
Domino's Pizza
Macon/Atlanta State Bank - Money bags
Mark Twain Distributors - Miller Lite T-shirts
Bank of Cairo/Moberly - calculator
KRES 104.7 FM - Cardinal Tickets sign-up

UPCOMING EVENTS:
July 14 - BOB WHITEHEAD Memorial (builder and former owner of 24 Raceway)
Weekly Racing Series and featuring the W.O.W. (Winged Outlaw Warriors)
360 cu. in. Sprint Cars
July 21 - Weekly Racing Series and the Classic Dwarfs and Mod-lites
July 28 - Weekly Racing Series and the B-Mod Mechanic's Race
August 4 - Weekly Racing Series and the A-Mod Mechanic's Race

RACE RESULTS:

HORNETS:
Going into turn one at the onset of this 12-lap event, race cars traveled 3 wide. Good battles among 21 cars continued throughout the race. Chad Hickam (#9H Hallsville) took the lead on lap 3 and fended off close competitor Rob Chase (#3 Clark) who had to settle for 2nd. Kristi Chase (#33 Clark) made impressive challenges on Rob Chase but fell just a little short and came in 3rd. Working hard in 4th was Brooke Hassler (#21 Columbia). John Brown (This week in #02A Huntsville) came in 5th. Hickam extended his season points lead.

MFA OIL / BREAKTIME SPORTSMAN:
Dominating this 12-lap feature and starting 16 cars was Larry Krog (#6K Clarence) who took an early lead. But he was given a hard chase by Pete Agee (#14 Huntsville) who traded places a few times, and both tried different lines to gain the lead. Tim Eravi (#3 Moberly) was running very well in the mix and at the end captured the 2nd place finish, his best yet. Joni Petersheim (#6J Sturgeon) powered through the field and found the 3rd spot. Also making big efforts and racking up 4th was Jeff Creed (#01 Cairo). After slipping back on the last lap Agee (#14) still managed to seize the 5th spot. Krog stated, "It was a good competition between me and Pete". He thanked his sponsors and took over the season points lead.

MOBERLY MOTORS B-MODIFIEDS:
Seventeen cars started this 15-lap competition. Coming out of turn two, cars were 4-wide. Craig Spegal (#7 New London) had a great opportunity to pocket the $70 special for having a '7' as a car number but unfortunately blew an engine. A super race occured between Bob Woodrow (#3 Hannibal) and Kelly Smith (#82 Kirksville) but in the end Woodrow found the checkered flag as he powered past the current point leader Smith, who collected the 2nd spot. Porter Collins (#46 Clarence) had a great driving performance and finished in 3rd but unfortunately his car was disqualified due to a 'weight' problem. So in his place Gary Wilson (#11 Holliday) accepted the 3rd position. Giving Wilson a duel for several laps was 4th place finisher Dave Kinder (#40 Moberly). Having a good run also was Steve Robinson (#10 Huntsville) who started 14th and charged through the field and took over the 5th spot. Woodrow said the 'track was smooth' and his 'car was great' but most of all he 'had a lot of fun'! He thanked his sponsors. Good race! Glad to see him back at Moberly.

HOBBY STOCKS:
Only 12 cars started the 12-lap race but the close racing - many times as a 5-way competition - really put on a good show for the fans. It was actually a 2-pack race with the top five racing ahead of the rest of 'em racing on their own. The great race included several passes and at the end the victor was Alan Hultz (#51 Madison) as he led coming out of turn 4 on the last lap. After racing in third through most of the race, Tim Dawson (#28 Cllao) made his move to finish 2nd. Tom Creed (#17 Moberly) lead the biggest part of the race but was passed at the end and collected the 3rd place. Also in the mix were Kevin Renzelmann (#41 Huntsville) and Darrell Nickerson (#32 Moberly) who passed the line in 4th and 5th respectively. It was a close finale!

A-MODIFIEDS:
A good race developed among 23 cars throughout this fast 25-lap feature. Mark Dotson (#85D Cameron) held off a strong field of cars for about 10 laps. On a restart Brandon Lennox (#22C New London) took the high line and passed Dotson, then charged ahead and remained glued to that lead into victory lane for his first time this season. Dotson still raced very well and claimed the 2nd prize. A good challenge occured between three top contenders. Steve Payne (# 71A Fulton), David Holder (#4G Clarence), and Kelly Smith (#41 Kirksville) put on a good show to finish 3rd, 4th, and 5th respectively. Lennox said it had 'been a long time' and that he was traveling to Quincy, IL for a Sunday race. C.B Riley presented him with a Racer's Bible. Good show!

SPORTSMAN'S MECHANIC'S RACE:
Eight 'new' drivers began the 5-lap race and in the end a 3-way challenge resulted with Dwayne Eravi (#3 Tim Eravi's car - Moberly) capturing the checkered flag and trophy. He just passed Jimmy Pool (#7). Coming in 3rd was Jason Rindom (#42 Charlie Rimdom's car - Moberly). These three all remembered how to race, as they drove as a three-some at the front of the pack. Fun race!

Next week Saturday July 14, the First Annual Bob Whitehead Memorial brings back the Winged Outlaw Warriors in their 360 cubic inch Sprints, for their third appearance at 24 Raceway this season. Rusty Potter and Brian Brown should both be in the field to see if they can capture a second win in the same year at this very fast 1/2 mile track in some exciting Sprint car racing! These are just two of the guys who have hit those 122 mph speeds at the Moberly track. Most folks who have been fans of the dirt-track racing over the years know of Bob Whitehead as one of the original builders of this high-banked facility, located just outside and east of Moberly. This track was constructed in the late '80's with the sprint car racing in mind, and this is simply a way to honor his memory. His grandson, Jordon Whitehead, is to be in attendance & racing in the A-mod class. Also running their own race programs this coming Saturday evening are the five regular classes of A-Modifieds, Moberly Motors B-Modifieds, the MFA Oil / Breaktime Sportsman class, Hobby Stocks and 4 cly. Hornets.

Admission will be $15 to the grandstand for adults, with kids, ages 6 to 12, still only $5 to see the five regular classes AND the Sprints. Rates for the Family Pass are $35, and that includes admission to the grandstands for 2 adults and 3 children, ages 6 to 12. Kids under 6 are always free. The grandstands will open at 4 p.m. Pit passes will now cost $25, and this comes with a payout increase in all five classes for the second half of the season. Hot laps are at 6:15 following a short drivers' meeting. "Dirt Track Racing at its Best" will take place again at 7pm at 24 Raceway, east of Moberly, Missouri on U.S. Highway 24. Additional photos can be seen at www.24racewayinmoberly.com  .
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