Lakeside Prepares For Tom Karrick Modified Memorial

WYANDOTTE, KS (Aug. 24, 2006) - For exactly one year Modified driver, Mike Ryun, can boast that he won the '05 Tom Karrick Modified Memorial. Not only was it Ryun's 1st Modified win at Lakeside, but it was for an event that has become a staple of Lakeside Speedway's schedule.

Tom Karrick was a very successful racer in the Midwest. Year to year, fans knew that any time Karrick rolled into a track he would be considered a threat to win.

Karrick was not only just a threat to win, but he was a driver that was well respected by his peers and he was the patriarch of family that would be involved in local racing to this day.

Friday night at Lakeside Speedway another Modified driver will put his name on the list of drivers that have won this prestigious event. Eight drivers have cemented their mark on this event. A couple of drivers have done this more than once. Tim Karrick, Tom 's son, won the first 3 Karrick Memorial races. This season Tim is the points leader at Lakeside and he has won his share of races this season. Since Lakeside Speedway has returned to dirt, Karrick hasn't won this event that holds special meaning to him and his family.

The Karrick family helps put on this race every year. They provide the extra pay that the race produces every year. In 2006 the winner's share of the purse will be $2,200, while just making the A Main will pay $325. Without the help of the family this would be just another race at Lakeside Speedway.

As the season comes to wind down for 2006, look for more Modified drivers to invade Lakeside Speedway. Another side note to watch this week is the National Points race between John Allen and Tim Karrick! It's a dandy.

Joining the Modifieds Friday night will be the Grand Nationals and Factory Stocks. In 2006 the competition in both of these classes have rose to new heights. Race after race, new drivers are stepping up to take the their turn at the top of the ranks.

Friday night's Tom Karrick Modified Memorial will get going with hot laps at 7:00 and the first green flag flies at 7:30. Ticket prices are $10 for adults, 8 - 14 $6 and kids 7 and under are free.