SEDALIA, MO. (Aug 15, 2005) - The Missouri State Championships have long been the close to the ten day Missouri State Fair and 2006 is no exception. On Sunday, August 20, the roar from the fair will grow louder with the sound of Modifieds, late models, and sprints cars dancing around the historic 1/2 mile in Sedalia, MO.

"We're real excited to have the Missouri State Championships returning once again in 2006," stated Competition Director Clint Brown. "Not only that, but we feel fortunate that we've been able to put together with the always strong Modifieds, O'Reilly MLRA Super Late Models, and O'Reilly WOW 360 Sprints at an affordable cost to the race fan." That affordable cost is only $15.00 for adults to see the three premier classes in Missouri.

The Modifieds and O'Reilly WOW Sprints return for the Missouri State Championships with Justin Boney and Brian Brown looking to repeat their 2005 wins. The late models have been absent for three years and the O'Reilly MLRA has not competed at the Missouri State Fair since 1999 when Al Purkey took home the win. Look for overflowing fields in each class with race teams looking to take home the coveted Missouri State Championship.

Boney will be looking to outgun such notables as Chad Lyle, brother Dustin Boney, local hotshoe Jason Thompson, and fan favorite Howard Hall among others who are expected to be competing in the tough modified division.

O'Reilly WOW drivers such as Randy Martin, Tracy Nichols, Jesse Hockett, Terry Hinck and several others will be making their way into the track to knock Brown from his throne in 2006.

The contingent of O'Reilly MLRA drivers including Al Purkey, Alan Vaughn, and David Turner will be battling against local favorites including Jason Bodenhamer and Chad Clark. Several traveling teams have expressed an interest in competing as well including southern Missouri late model veteran Terry Phillips who is always a threat when he pulls into the track.

Gates open for the 2006 Missouri State Championships at 5:30 pm with hot laps set to take flight at 6:30 pm and heat races at 7:00 pm. Race teams will begin filling the infield when the pit gates open at 3:00 pm with the driver's meeting to be held at 6:00 pm.

Adult admission is only $15.00 with Seniors & Military $12.00. Kids 7-12 are only $10.00 while those 6 and under are free. While ticket prices do not include fair admission those gates will swing open at 6:00 pm with admission no longer being charged.

Pit passes will be available for $25.00 and no additional entry fee or insurance will be required in the modified and O'Reilly WOW Sprint divisions. The standard O'Reilly MLRA entry fee will still apply paid directly to the sanctioning body.

For more information visit the 2006 Missouri State Championships information page on the web at www.2006fair.826race.com or call 660-221-0275. State Fair Speedway is located on the Missouri State Fairgrounds in Sedalia, MO. just off Hwy 65.