Stoval Dominates Late Model Feature at Lebanon I-44 Speedway
by: Andrew McNaughton

LEBANON, MO (April 28) - It was another exciting night of racing at the high banks of the Lebanon I-44 Speedway in what is already turning out to be a highly competitive 2007 season.

In the 25-lap Late Model feature race, Kimberling City driver Jesse Stoval dominated the race from beginning to end, and was maintaining a sizable lead when the first of two caution flags came out. This gave Larry Jones, Dustin Mooneyham, and Rob Starkey opportunities to catch Stoval on the restarts, but he was just too fast for them.

"You never want to see [cautions], but I just drove the same way I drove all race, and didn't see anyone", Stoval said about the caution periods. Last week's winner and 2006 track champion Brad Looney was never much of a factor in the race.

The A-Modified feature began with an accident between last week's winner, Justin Neuman, and Jason Meadors. David Hendrix, last year's Factory Stock champion, dominated the early part of the 20 lap feature, before blowing a tire that took him out of the race. Jeff Cutshaw from Cross Timbers capitalized on Hendrix's misfortunes, and captured the checkered flag.

"I had some trouble last week, so it worked out in my favor tonight,", Cutshaw said about the race, which saw Steve Picou finish 2nd, and Steve Martin finishing 3rd.

Monett driver Jordan Holloway was victorious in the Factory Stock feature, able to stay ahead of Lake Mooneyham from Republic. Mooneyham, who won last week's feature, had mechanical problems with his ride midway through the race. Derrick Brown from Stoutland finished 2nd, ahead of Crocker resident Bud Pursley.

"The car was really fast", Holloway said, after the 20 lap race.

The Bombers once again put on a terrific show, with Brian Miller making the winning pass on Joe Francis coming out of turn 4 on the final lap of the 12 lap feature.

"I just drove around him," Miller said, when asked about how he managed to pull off the thrilling victory.

In other action Saturday night, Trent Harrison held off Jason Otto, who finished a close second, to capture the victory in the B-Modified 12 lap feature.

"The track was good, the car was good," said Harrison about his victory. He also thanked A-Modified driver Justin Neuman for helping him set up his team. Shawn Nations, who won last week's feature, finished 3rd.

The Rookie 12-lap feature was cut short following a scary accident involving the front runners on lap 5. Michael Warnow was on the inside of Adam Brown as both drivers raced into turn 3 on the backstretch when they got together. Warnow's car wound up upside down, while Brown's car barrel rolled up to 8 times. Brown was taken to Saint John's Hospital in Lebanon after sustaining minor injuries to his rib cage, while Warnow was able to walk away from the crash. This followed a first lap crash on the front stretch in which Lee Quick's car flipped once before landing on its side. Josh Lewis from Stoutland was awarded the victory after the race was called due to the excessive debris on the track. Only three Pro 4's raced Saturday night, with Pat Schudy from Springfield finishing well ahead of Dustin Bass and Robert Hamblin.

The MARS Outlaw Late Models visit the Lebanon I-44 Speedway next week, and track owner Randy Mooneyham expects to see around 30 Late Model cars racing. A-Modified, Factory Stock, Bombers and B-Modified will also race. Gates open at 430PM; Hot Laps at 6:45PM; and Racing starts at 7:30PM at the high banks of the Lebanon I-44 Speedway, off interstate exit 135.

ALL DATES & SCHEDULES SUBJECT TO CHANGE. FOR MORE INFO CONTACT RANDY MOONEYHAM 417.732.2766


Lebanon I-44 Speedway Results 4-28-07

Late Model

1st Heat- 10 laps
1. 99 Larry Jones, Eldorado Springs; 2. 14L Brad Looney, Republic; 3. 1 Christian Rayburn, Camdenton; 4. 42 Brandon McCormick, Lebanon; 5. 7 Trace Westling, Montgomery County; 6. Y8 Shorty Acker, Windsor.

2nd Heat- 10 laps
1. 66 Jesse Stoval, Kimberling City; 2. 0 Dustin Mooneyham, Aurora; 3. 4S Rob Starkey, Greenfield, Indiana; 4. 28 Leroy Johnson, Battlefield; 5. 14M Reid Millard, Jefferson City; 6. 6 Bob Cummins, Sedalia.

A Main- 25 laps
1. 66 Jesse Stoval, Kimberling City; 2. 99 Larry Jones, Eldorado Springs; 3. 0 Dustin Mooneyham, Aurora; 4. 4S Rob Starkey, Greenfield, Indiana; 5. 42 Brandon McCormick, Lebanon; 6. 7 Trace Westling, Montgomery County; 7. 14L Brad Looney, Republic; 8. 28 Leroy Johnson, Battlefield; 9. 14M Reid Millard, Jefferson City; 10. 1 Christian Rayburn, Camdenton; 11. Y8 Shorty Acker, Windsor.


A Modified

1st Heat- 8 laps
1. 118 Terry Beckham, Jr., Joplin; 2. 54 David Hendrix, Buckhorn; 3. 0X Steve Picou, High Ridge; 4. 21 Steve Martin, Nixa; 5. 98X Jeff Greenstreet, Nevada; 6. 9 Sam Petty; 7. 37D Dan Gilbert, Joplin.

2nd Heat- 8 laps
1. 14 Justin Neuman, Crocker; 2. 71 Jason Meadors, Fordland; 3. L75 Eddie Whitney; 4. 4G Bill Glawson; 5. 11W Don Luna, Lebanon; 6. 87 DeWayne Hobbs, Bolivar; 7. 66 Fred Liles, Bolivar.

3rd Heat- 8 laps
1. 98 Jeff Cutshaw, Cross Timbers; 2. 49 Benjamin Ballard; 3. T10 Rick Brown; 4. 23 Mookie Cunningham, Lebanon; 5. 11 Jimmy Willis, Lebanon; 6. 32 Shannon Frank, New Bloomfield.

A Main- 20 laps
1. 98 Jeff Cutshaw, Cross Timbers; 2. 0X Steve Picou, High Ridge; 3. 21 Steve Martin, Nixa; 4. 4G Bill Glawson; 5. 11 Jimmy Willis, Lebanon; 6. L75 Eddie Whitney; 7. 23 Mookie Cunningham, Lebanon; 8. 98X Jeff Greenstreet, Nevada; 9. 87 DeWayne Hobbs, Bolivar; 10. 54 David Hendrix, Buckhorn; 11. 9 Sam Petty; 12. T10 Rick Brown; 13. 118 Terry Beckham, Jr., Joplin; 14. 11W Don Luna, Lebanon; 15. 14 Justin Neuman, Crocker; 16. 49 Benjamin Ballard; 17. 71 Jason Meadors, Fordland.

Factory Stock

1st Heat- 8 laps
1. 5 Lake Mooneyham, Republic; 2. 11B Derrick Brown, Stoutland; 3. 95 Bud Pursley, Crocker; 4. 44 Tyson Troutman, Houston; 5. 01 Darrell Martin, Springfield.

2nd Heat- 8 laps
1. 21 Jordan Holloway, Monett; 2. 76 Lonnie Henderson, Lebanon; 3. 27 Devon Wollanski, Ozark; 4. 83R Tim Riffle, Lebanon; 5. 11S Steve Schultz, Lebanon; 6. 65 Chris Jackson, Lebanon.

A Main- 20 laps
1. 21 Jordan Holloway, Monett; 2. 11B Derrick Brown, Stoutland; 3. 95 Bud Pursley, Crocker; 4. 11S Steve Schultz, Lebanon; 5. 27 Devon Wollanski, Ozark; 6. 76 Lonnie Henderson, Lebanon; 7. 01 Darrell Martin, Springfield; 8. 5 Lake Mooneyham, Republic; 9. 65 Chris Jackson, Lebanon; 10. 83R Tim Riffle, Lebanon.


B Modified

1st Heat- 8 laps
1. 18 Trent Harrison; 2. 33 Matt Brookshire; 3. T10 Tyler Brown; 4. 21 Josh Woody; 5. 15 Michael Sallee.

2nd Heat- 8 laps
1. 8 Jason Otto; 2. 14 Shawn Nations; 3. 14H Jim Hayes; 4. 37 Derrick Peterson; 5. 43 Jamie Petty.

A Main- 15 laps
1. 18 Trent Harrison; 2. 8 Jason Otto; 3. 14 Shawn Nations; 4. 21 Josh Woody; 5. T10 Tyler Brown; 6. 37 Derrick Peterson; 7. 33 Matt Brookshire; 8. 15 Michael Sallee; 9. 43 Jamie Petty; 10. 14H Jim Hayes.


Bomber

1st Heat- 6 laps
1. 1 Dusty Rhoades, Lebanon; 2. 70 Patrick West; 3. 7P Brandon Pister, Rogersville; 4. 64 Shawn Winfrey, Lebanon; 5. 32 Joe Francis, Lebanon.

2nd Heat- 6 laps
1. T10 Brian Miller; 2. 21 Landon Johnson, Lebanon; 3. 67 Kevin Morrison; 4. 51S Kent Schouse; 5. 6 Robert Reeves, Lebanon.

A Main- 12 laps
1. T10 Brian Miller; 2. 32 Joe Francis, Lebanon; 3. 6 Robert Reeves, Lebanon; 4. 7P Brandon Pister, Rogersville; 5. 70 Patrick West; 6. 51S Kent Schouse; 7. 64 Shawn Winfrey, Lebanon; 8. 21 Landon Johnson, Lebanon; 9. 1 Dusty Rhoades, Lebanon; 10. 67 Kevin Morrison.


Pro 4

1st Heat - 6 laps
1. 7S Pat Schudy, Springfield; 2. Dustin Bass, Monett; 3. 11H Robert Hamblin.

A Main- 10 laps
1. 7S Pat Schudy, Springfield; 2. Dustin Bass, Monett; 3. 11H Robert Hamblin.

Roookie

1st Heat- 6 laps
1. 69G Michael Warnow; 2. 113 Adam Brown; 3. 7R Rich Reynolds; 4. 38 Mario Jones; 5. 45 Lee Quick; 6. 41 David Wagy.

2nd Heat- 6 laps
1. 3 Shawna Brown; 2. 7L Josh Lewis; 3. 17 Jeff Brown; 4. 07 Tim Hall; 5. 43 Trent Wagy; 6. 20 Tom Powers; 7, 27A Jeremy Bay.

A Main- 12 laps (5 laps completed)
1. 7L Josh Lewis; 2. 7R Rich Reynolds; 3. 17 Jeff Brown; 4. 07 Tim Hall; 5. 3 Shawna Brown; 6. 43 Trent Wagy; 7. 27A Jeremy Bay; 8. 41 David Wagy; 9. 113 Adam Brown; 10. 69G Michael Warnow; 11. 38 Mario Jones; 12. 20 Tom Powers; 13. 45 Lee