Lebanon Midway Modified Madness Drawing Closer
Ronnie Williams

Lebanon, Mo.- (March 26, 2006) - The opening of the 2006 racing season at the Lebanon Midway Speedway is drawing closer and that means the high paying Modified Madness is getting closer.

This 6,000 to win,600 to start 50 lap event was a big hit with both drivers and fans last season as drivers from 4 states were on hand to qualifying for 24 spots.

When the checkered flag flew, it was Newton, ILL hotshoe Chad Newton who stood in the winner's circle coming from 15th starting spot taking the lead from pole setter Sean Williams and held off a late race surge from Chad "The Gator" Lyle in recording the 1st ever Madness victory.

The event was announced in late June last season with a strong field of Modifieds checking in the pits.

This year the race was moved to start the season on the Midway. "When we did this last season, it was kinda a spur of the moment deal, we worked hard on it and it paid off. Several Drivers were already in track points battles and I fell that hurt our car count some" quoted Owner Harold Armstrong.

"This season we are staying with pretty much the same deal, except getting it started before the racing season gets going. There is 1 thing we will address and that is tires. It really worked good the way we did it last season, but this season Hoosier now has the G60 tire. We also allow the Hoosier A40 and the American Racer G60.The tires must be the same on all 4 corners, and as last season the compound and type that get you into the feature is what you must run. If it is an American Racer IMCA Stamped G60,then that's the type and compound you run the 50 lapper on."

"I've had several calls from many drivers concerning this race and also our Fast Factory 50.With the extra land we purchased over the winter, and some new clay put on the track, we have plenty of room for everyone."

Last seasons starting grid was very strong as track champions such as Chad Lyle, Johnny Fennewald, Jamie Ragland, Dean Willie, Eric Hudson, Justin Boney, Matt Johnson,and many others made the 50 lapper. Only 4 cautions flew as 16 of the 26 starters finished on the lead lap and 20 were running at the end.

Entry fee is 125 per car and pt passes will be 30 each night.2 spots will be saved for the highest Midway 2005 point standing that don't make the feature.

"I really respect Midway doing that for the drivers who support them each week. "quoted Dean Willie and Area Modified hotshoe Steve Muilenburg. "We all have been that track regular who feels alittle left out when the big dollar shoes come in."
For more information visit the website at www.lebanonmidwayspeedway.com  or contact Harold Armstrong in the evenings at 417-532-6254.

Camping will be made available on the grounds or in the pits.