McCormick, Holloway back-to-back winners at Lebanon I-44 Speedway

LEBANON, MO (June 9) - After two straight weekends of rain-outs, race fans at the Lebanon I-44 Speedway witnessed an exciting night of racing, featuring two back-to-back winners.

Brandon McCormick from Lebanon won his heat, but had to start outside third row. Lebanon I-44 Speedway rules dictate that the previous week's feature winner can start no better than outside third row.

McCormick moved his way through the field, and was out in front when Leroy Jones tangled with Short Acker on Turn 1, and Jones's car flipped once, landing on its tires. Both drivers were okay following the scary accident.

Following the caution period, Brandon McCormick was able to check out on the restart.

"That race was awesome," McCormick said following his victory. "I was a little nervous. There's tough competition out there," referring specifically to Larry Jones and Burl Woods.

Jones finished runner-up for the third straight Late Model feature, getting around Woods late in the race. Woods had one of his better runs of the 2007 season. Lake Mooneyham made his Lebanon I-44 Speedway Late Model debut Saturday night, and came from the back to finish fourth. Mooneyham had previously found success in the Factor Stock division.

20 cars started the A-Modified feature that saw David Hendrix work his way up front, and dominate the high line around the Lebanon I-44 Speedway as he was able to do in his previous victory this season. Tony Jackson, Jr., got close, but Hendrix was able to hold him off. Jackson helps Hendrix build his engines.

In the Factory Stock feature, Jordan Holloway passed Kris Jackson on the front stretch, just as a debris caution came out. The Monett driver attributed a well set-up race car, and especially his Ruble Racing Engine to his strong run. Lebanon driver Lonnie Henderson had a strong run Saturday night. He came from the back of the field and competed for second place against Jackson, before settling for third.

In other racing action, Josh Woody passed Jim Hayes late in the B-Mod feature and kept the lead until the checkered flag. Woody was at Hayes bumper for much of the race, and was waiting for the #14H to get loose on a turn.

"I think I made him make a mistake, and I got around him," said the B-Mod feature winner, who praised Hayes for racing him clean.

Landon Johnson won his second Bomber feature of the 2007 season Saturday night at the Lebanon I-44 Speedway, staying out ahead of Robert Reeves, Chris Darnell and Shawn Winfrey.

Johnson emerged from his Bomber following his victory once again clad in denim.

"I ripped my racing pants, so I just stuck to jeans," said Johnson, who claimed his other feature victory at the Lebanon I-44 Speedway in 2007 also wearing jeans.

In the Rookie feature, Michael Warnow and Rich Reynold battled for the lead, but in the end, Warnow proved to be the faster car Saturday night.

The USTMS Modified Series hits the high banks of the Lebanon I-44 Speedway this Saturday night for a special night of racing. 40 cars are expected to run in the Modified class, as well as the Factory Stocks, B-Mods, Bombers and Rookies. And on Tuesday June 19, the UMP Summer National Late Models will be at Lebanon's fastest track.



Lebanon I-44 Speedway June 9 Results



Late Model



Heat 1 (10 laps):

1. 42 Brandon McCormick; 2. 99 Larry Jones; 3. 20 Darrell Mooneyham; 4. 55 Ken Essary; 5. Y8 Shorty Acker; 6. 5 Lake Mooneyham; 7. 6 Bob Cummins.

Heat 2 (10 laps):

1. 7 Trace Westling; 2. 26 Burl Woods; 3. 02 Dustin Mooneyham; 4. 28 Leroy Johnson; 5. 25 Patrick Johnson; 6. 14 Tim Ballinger.

Feature (20 laps):

1. 42 Brandon McCormick; 2. 99 Larry Jones; 3. 26 Burl Woods; 4. 5 Lake Mooneyham; 5. 25 Patrick Johnson; 6. 6 Bob Cummins; 7. 14 Tim Ballinger; 8. 20 Darrell Mooneyham; 9. 7 Trace Westling; 10. 55 Ken Essary; 11. 28 Leroy Johnson; 12. Y8 Shorty Acker; 13. 02 Dustin Mooneyham.



A-Modifieds



Heat 1 (8 laps):

1. 0X Steve Picou; 2. 71 Jason Meadors; 3. 54 David Hendrix; 4. 87 Jack Jones; 5. 17M Matt Miller; 6. 11. Jimmy Willis; 7. 7T Ted Ballinger.

Heat 2 (8 laps):

1. 21 Steve Martin; 2. 88D Rusty Dykes; 3. T10 Rick Brown; 4. 118 Terry Beckham Jr.; 5. 14 Justin Neuman; 6. 47 Corey Simpson; 7. 23 Mookie Cunningham.



Heat 3 (8 laps):

1. 2 Brian Brown; 2. 11W Don Luna; 3. 98 Jeff Cutshaw; 4. 98X Brent Greenstreet; 5. 56 Tony Jackson Jr.; 6. 9 Sam Petty; 7. 98X Brent Greenstreet



Feature (20 laps):

1. 54 David Hendrix; 2. 56 Tony Jackson Jr.; 3. 88D Rusty Dykes; 4. 14 Justin Neuman; 5. 98 Jeff Cutshaw; 6 2 Brian Brown; 7. T10 Rick Brown; 8. 87 Jack Jones; 9. 11W Don Luna; 10. 11 Jimmy Willis; 12. 17T Ted Ballinger; 13. 21 Steve Martin; 14. 0X Steve Picou; 15. 71 Jason Meadors; 16. 23 Mookie Cunningham; 17. 118 Terry Beckham Jr.; 18. 9 Sam Petty; 19. 17M Matt Miller; 20. 47 Corey Simpson.



Factory Stock



Heat 1 (8 laps):

1. 65 Kris Jackson; 2. 11S Steve Schultz; 3. 17 Shawn Danuser; 4. 18E Shawn Eggeman; 5. 01 Darrell Martin; 6. 76 Lonnie Henderson.


Heat 2 (8 laps):

1. 21 Jordon Holloway; 2. 18R Jim Reeves; 3. 27 Devan Wolansky; 4. 63 Mike Horonzer; 5. 03 Tim Ellis

Feature (15 laps):

1. 21 Jordon Holloway; 2. 65 Kris Jackson; 3. 76 Lonnie Henderson; 4. 11S Steve Schultz; 5. 17 Shawn Danuser; 6. 63 Mike Horonzer; 7. 18E Shawn Eggeman; 8. 01 Darrell Martin; 9. 18R Jim Reeves; 10. 27 Devan Wolansky

B-Mods



Heat 1 (8 laps):

1. 14H Jim Hayes; 2. 21 Josh Woody; 3. 37 Derrick Peterson; 4. 00 Matt Brookshire; 5. 19P Corey Prichard

Heat 2 (8 laps):

1. 14N Shawn Nations; 2. 18 Trent Harrison; 3. 8 Jason Otto; 4. 29 Jeff Kinsley; 5. T10 Tyler Brown


Feature (15 laps):

1. 21 Josh Woody; 2. 14H Jim Hayes; 3. 14N Shawn Nations; 4. 37 Derrick Peterson; 5. 18 Trent Harrison; 6. 8 Jason Otto; 7. 29 Jeff Kinsley; 8. T10 Tyler Brown; 9. 19P Corey Prichard; 10. 00 Matt Brookshire.



Bombers



Heat 1 (6 laps):

1. 64 Shawn Winfrey; 2. 30 Chris Darnell; 3. 32Joe Francis; 4. 70 Patrick West; 5. 67 Kevin Morrison; 6. 63 John McGinnis.



Heat 2 (6 laps):

1. 21 Landon Johnson; 2. 6 Robert Reeves; 3. 44 Quinton Day; 4. 42 Donnie Jackson; 5. 77 Lance Bahnmiller


Feature (12 laps):

1. 21 Landon Johnson; 2. 6 Robert Reeves; 3. 30 Chris Darnell; 4. 64 Shawn Winfrey; 5. 32 Joe Francis; 6. 70 Patrick West; 7. 44 Quinton Day; 8. 42 Donnie Jackson; 9. 67 Kevin Morrison; 10. 77 Lance Bahnmiller; 11. 63 John McGinnis.



Rookies



Heat 1 (6 laps):

1. 69G Michael Warnow; 2. 7L Josh Lewis; 3. 7R Rich Reynolds; 4. 81 Josh Shepard; 5. 27A Jeremy Bay


Feature

1. 69G Michael Warnow; 2. 7R Rich Reynolds; 3. 7L Josh Lewis; 4. 81 Josh Shepard; 5. 27A Jeremy Bay