IN MODIFIEDS, IT'S WILSON AND SMITH AGAIN; YOUNG AGEE GETS FIRST SPORTSMAN WIN; & ELSEN TAKES BONUS $$ FOR BEING FIRST HOBBY STOCK TO WIN USING 4 NEW AMERICAN RACER TIRES
Report by Pam Hassler & repeated promo by Ron Lueck - 24 Raceway, Moberly, MO.

MOBERLY, MO (Aug. 20) - Moberly's 24 Raceway experienced one of those forecasted "scattered" showers around 4 pm Saturday, August 18. It was enough rain to cause a muddy pit area and track, adding an hour-plus of a delay to the events. With race cars, drivers, and crews waiting on the outside, several trucks got to work making the pits manageable for parking. 'The General' Milnes was also using the tractor and blade for scraping off the clumps of mud. It was soon ready enough to allow the car haulers to enter. Then it was time for trucks and race cars to tackle the track and the result was a terrific, smooth, and moist race surface. Although the start was delayed a little, the wait was worth it as 78 race cars made adjustments to provide an evening of super entertainment on the high-banked dirt oval for 'dirt track racing at its best'.

4 CYL. HORNETS:
A field of twenty Hornets took the green flag to race for 12 laps. Last year's Point Champ Brooke Hassler (#21 Columbia) was hooked-up and dominated the race through to the checkered flag. A close competition resulted between current Point Leader Chad Hickam (#9H Hallsville) taking 2nd place and rookie Galen Hassler (#25 Hallsville) on Hickam's bumper accepting 3rd. With a little space from the 3-pack leaders a battle for the 4th - 6th poisitions occured and concluded with Robert Winfrey (#37 Moberly) in 4th, John Brown (#01 Huntsville) in 5th, and Vince Jasper (#K-2 Clarence) in 6th. G. Hassler (#25- 3rd) joined his brother B. Hassler in victory lane to give congratulations. B. Hassler stated that he 'loved the track' and thanked his sponsors, family, and Jeff and Dwayne Creed (#01 Sportsman) who helped with his engine early in the year. He also thanked the fans for supporting the track.

HOBBY STOCKS:
Tom Elsen (#11 Clarence) not only enjoyed a tremendous victory by dominating the field in the caution-free race but also earned another treat. Because he was racing with 4 American Racer Hobby Stock tires, he will receive bonus money from the tire company. His car was the track's first Hobby car to win using these tires, and hence the cash award. Kevin Renzelmann (#41 Huntsville) came in 2nd after being challenged by Alan Hultz (#51 Madison) who settled for 3rd. Also in the mix was the last two weeks' winner Tom Creed (#17 Moberly) who this week landed the 4th place. Lucas Galland (#x7 Moberly) maintained the 5th position. Elsen dedicated the race win to a friend who was a big help to him and who passed away a year ago. He also thanked his dad for coming.

MOBERLY MOTORS B-MODIFIEDS:
Although Kevin Embree (#61 Paris) led for a lap, Kelly Smith (#82 Kirksville) took charge and took off to win yet another B-Mod race to extend his point lead. Embree still made fast charges but couldn't catch Smith and earned the 2nd place. Starting from the last spot, Gary Wilson (#11 Holliday) proved his talents by manuevering into the 3rd place. Wow! Driving hard into 4th was David Kinder (#40 Moberly) followed by Steve Robinson (#10 Huntsville) in 5th. The Kirksville "Komet" Smith said he was 'tight in the heat' and made a 'shock change which helped with the pushing'. He was "glad I got to do it (win)". When asked about the upcoming A-Mod race, Smith said he had 'too small of motor for this track'. He then thanked his sponsorships.

MFA OIL / BREAKTIME SPORTSMAN:
There was tremendous competition with lots of action behind the leader Derrick Agee (#14JR Huntsville) who led the entire race, for a first in his racing career. At one point, D. Agee was given the consultation flag (black) to be told by track officials to keep an 'even pace thru the turns and constant speed on the restarts'. Keeping his position for the restart, the 'soon-to-be' 16 yr.old went on to earn his first-ever victory! On his tail and taking 2nd was Tim Dawson (#4T Callao) who competed with Pete Agee (#14 Huntsville) who settled into 3rd. Right there with the pack and taking 4th was Jeff Creed (#01 Cairo) and Jerry Ames (#69 Huntsville) nearby in 5th. Excited Derrick Agee stated he was 'shocked' and said "I don't know what to say" but he thanked his sponsors, dad and mom. With all the fans and crew in the pits joining in his victory photo, the cameraman definitely needed a 'wide-angle lens'.

A-MODIFIEDS:
This fast-paced feature started with seventeen challengers and was another race with one car dominating the field. Vance Wilson (#66 Frankford) extended his lead and accepted the checkered flag for his 110th win! He was chased by 2nd place finisher Brandon Lennox (#22c New London) who was being chased by Scotty Roberts (#25 Columbia) and passed the checkers in 3rd. Fending off other close competitors was David Holder (#71 Clarence) who raced into 4th. Topping off in 5th was Brian Rieck (#22B Troy). Wilson said he had to 'fight the car in mud' on the low line. After thanking his sponsors he added a statement about a recent situation regarding racecar ownership that's different from that of the driver. And that is that it's 'hard to race for someone'. Understandably, car owners 'spend their money and expect you (driver) to win, but you can't win them all'.

THANKS!!!!
Thank you to D-n-R Motorsports (Randy Mauzey #99M - Madison) for the 2 bicycles won by Taylor Strain (almost 4) and Nathanial VanBoeing (11).

Pizza Hut, Funny Pages Cafe, KZZT Radio (Tickets to Fantastic Caverns and Big Surf), C.B.Riley (Sports Bible), 24 Raceway (T-shirts), Pepsi Racing (T-shirts), Jacksonville Fire Department (Pocket key chain, foam towels), Wilson Trailer Sales of Moberly (Diecast tractor/flat bed trailer), Cooley Insurance of Moberly (Diecast NASCAR Jimmy Johnson race car).

50/50 Drawing of $63 won by Sherri Chase of Huntsville!

UPCOMING EVENTS:
August 24 (FRIDAY): Mixed Martial Arts Fight Night
August 25 Weekly Racing Series with the Fastrak LateModels Regional Race - Darin Walker is to be joined by the likes of Kenny Edwards, Shawn Rayfield, John Seets & Bert Cheatham. Boy and Girl Scouting Night. (End of season points racing)
September 1&2 - Labor Day Weekend SPEEDBOWL 2007 - 2-day event sponsored by Aaron's Sales and Leasing of Moberly
September 8 - Weekly Racing Series with B-MODIFIED SPECIAL - 30 lap custom format (in 2 segments) sponsored by MHC Kenworth, Inc. of Columbia.
September 15 - W.O.W. (Winged Outlaw Warriors) 360 cu.in. Sprint Cars with the Fall Racing Series.

This week, 24 Raceway has two weekend events planned. Friday, August 24, several outdoor cage fights will be staged under the lights for something that's totally different from the race venues. At least 12 Mixed Martial Arts cage fights will take place, including one female fight, in the largest caged ring now in the state of Missouri. This ring is to actually be set up on the track with track seating, ringside tables or bleacher seating available, starting at $15. Additional info can be found at www.mid-mo-mma.com  . For advance tickets, contact 660-676-8477, with both Mastercard & Visa acceptable. Gates will open at 7pm with the fight events starting at 8pm.

And then, on Saturday the 25th, it's back to Dirt Tract Racing at Its Best with the return of the LateModels class. The Mid West touring series of the Fastrak Late Models has been added to the schedule to be at Moberly's 24 Raceway this coming Saturday night.

A return of this crate-engine class at the 1/2 mile track will be running along with the five regular classes of A-Modifieds, Moberly Motors B-Modifieds, the MFA Oil / Breaktime Sportsman class, Hobby Stocks and 4 cly. Hornets. Admission for this big show is $15 to the grandstand for adults, with kids, ages 6 to 12, still at $5 to see these five exciting stock car classes along with the Dirt Late Models.

 If you visit the website of www.fastrakracing.com  , you can get more info on this crate engine series and for those wanting more particulars, there are phone numbers available on that site. Don't miss out on this one!

A printable flyer is available on the Heartland Motorsports website, as well as on that of Quad States Dirt Racing and on our own site. This is also Boy Scout & Girl Scout night at the racetrack. Scouts in uniform will be admitted free. Rates for that affordable Family Pass are $35 for this coming Saturday night, 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 cost you only $25 apiece. Hot laps start at 6:15 following a short drivers' meeting. "Dirt Track Racing at its Best" will take place again starting at 7pm at 24 Raceway, east of Moberly, Missouri on U.S. Highway 24. Action photos from 24 Raceway can be seen at www.24racewayinmoberly.com , if you simply click on the forum and chose the heading. Plenty of door prizes are given away to both adults and kids alike in the grandstands each and every Saturday night. In the Jr. Race Fan Club, a lucky little one gets to take home a shiney new bicycle from different generous sponsors each week and have their name mentioned in the following week's race report. But you do have to be at 24 Raceway to sign up in order to claim the prize!
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Report by Pam Hassler & repeated promo by Ron Lueck - 24 Raceway, Moberly, MO.

HORNETS - A MAIN    

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Finish Start Car Driver Hometown Race Points
1 2 21     Brooke Hassler      Columbia , Mo 36
2 5 9H     Chad Hickam      Hallsville , Mo 34
3 4 25     Galen Hassler      Hallsville , Mo 32
4 11 37     Robert Winfrey      Moberly , Mo 30
5 10 01     John Brown      Huntsville , Mo 28
6 3 K2     Vince Jasper      Clarence , Mo 26
7 9 5     Paul Stine      Clarence , Mo 24
8 8 03     Lowell Smith      Bucklin , Mo 22
9 13 3M     Cody Melloway      Centralia , Mo 20
10 7 44X     Travis Redburn      Moberly , Mo 18
11 6 33     Kristi Chase      Clark , Mo 16
12 16 16     Jamie Quinn      Columbia , Mo 14
13 17 52X     Russell Hillen      Moberly , Mo 12
14 18 2     John Doctorian      Wentzville , Mo 10
15 12 36     Richard Doctorian      Smithville , Mo 8
16 1 20     Kyle Burton      Centralia , Mo 6
17 14 04     Jerry Warren      Moberly , Mo 4
18 15 8X     David Rinehart      Moberly , Mo 2
19 20 17K     Michael Kinzle      Shelbina , Mo 0
   
HOBBY - A MAIN  

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Finish Start Car Driver Hometown Race Points
1 1 11     Tom Elsen      Clarence , Mo 24
2 2 41     Kevin Renzelmann      Huntsville , Mo 22
3 3 51     Alan Hultz      Madison , Mo 20
4 4 17     Tom Creed      Moberly , Mo 18
5 5 X7     Lucas Galland      Moberly , Mo 16
6 9 10     Mark Forrester      Columbia , Mo 14
7 6 57     Nathan Stevenson      Huntsville , Mo 12
8 8 01     Steve Hisle      Liberty , Mo 10
9 10 23C     Casey Walter      Clarence , Mo 8
10 7 207X     Robert Sanders      Columbia , Mo 6
11 13 65     Dale Burton      Centrlia , Mo 4
12 11 22B     Ray Burton       - 2
13 12 28     Tim Dawson      Callao , Mo 0
   
SPORTSMAN - A MAIN  

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Finish Start Car Driver Hometown Race Points
1 2 14JR     Derrick Agee      Huntsville , Mo 30
2 3 4T     Tim Dawson      Callao , Mo 28
3 1 14     Pete Agee      Huntsville , Mo 26
4 6 01     Jeff Creed      Cairo , Mo 24
5 7 69     Jerry Ames      Huntsville , Mo 22
6 10 42     Charlie Rindom      Moberly , Mo 20
7 4 6     Joni Petersheim      Sturgeon , Mo 18
8 5 6K     Larry Krog      Clarence , Mo 16
9 9 24A     Andrew Page      Columbia , Mo 14
10 13 OO     Rick Girard      Columbia , Mo 12
11 15 40     William Dahl      Rush Hill, Mo 10
12 8 3     Tim Eravi      Moberly , Mo 8
13 12 84     Randy Rindom      Moberly , Mo 6
14 14 7B     Stewart Burton      Centralia , Mo 4
15 11 7X     Clinton Dale      Moberly , Mo 2
   

B-MOD - A MAIN  

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Finish Start Car Driver Hometown Race Points
1 5 82     Kelly Smith      Kirksville , Mo 26
2 3 61     Kevin Embree      Paris , Mo 24
3 13 11     Gary Wilson      Holliday , Mo 22
4 1 40     David Kinder      Moberly , Mo 20
5 7 10     Steve Robinson      Huntsville , Mo 18
6 6 4B     Billy Bentley      Madison , Mo 16
7 4 96     Jacob Grotewiel      Clifton Hill, Mo 14
8 8 6V     Charles Vanboening      Paris , Mo 12
9 10 30     Johnny Baker      Hannibal , Mo 10
10 12 7S     Craig Spegal      New London, Mo 8
11 11 92M     James Maxey      Holliday , Mo 6
12 9 43M     David Munoz      Columbia , Mo 4
13 2 25     Steve Casey      Kirksville , Mo 2
   

A-MOD - A MAIN  

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Finish Start Car Driver Hometown Race Points
1 2 66     Vance Wilson      Frankford , Mo 30
2 1 22C     Brandon Lennox      New London, Mo 28
3 5 25     Scotty Roberts      Columbia , Mo 26
4 6 71     David Holder      Clarence , Mo 24
5 9 22B     Brian Rieck      Troy , Mo 22
6 4 88D     Matt Dotson      Sturgeon , Mo 20
7 14 26K     Kevin Blackburn      Fulton , Mo 18
8 3 15     Terry Wilson      Bowling Green, Mo 16
9 15 49X     Todd Bates      Canton , Il 14
10 17 41     Kelly Smith      Kirksville , Mo 12
11 7 53     Ronnie Woods      Mexico , Mo 10
12 10 03     Bill Baker      Hannibal , Mo 8
13 8 8     Darin Boling      Clarence , Mo 6
14 16 67     Tim Dotson      Sturgeon , Mo 4
15 12 4G     Mike Mccarty      Moberly , Mo 2
16 13 68     Keith Fisher      Fulton , Mo 0
17 11 40B     Jim Mckenney      Clarksville , Mo 0