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Late Models, Modifieds and Battle of the Badges at
Missouri State Fair Speedway, Friday August 6th!
by: Sam Stoecklin
MSFS Public Relations
SEDALIA, MO (August 2) - Time has come for the ‘Historic Half Mile’ that
is Missouri State Fair Speedway in Sedalia, Missouri to roar back to
life once again for another action-packed night of high speed dirt track
racing. This Friday night, August 6 marks the return of the Subway Late
Models and W-K Chevrolet Modifieds to the track and in what is sure to
be one of the most talked about events of the year, local law
enforcement personnel will be on hand for the first-ever ‘Battle of the
Badges’ race.
Previous feature winners in the late models on the half mile this year
include Adrian’s David Turner and Archie’s Matt Johnson. With
travelling series racing elsewhere this weekend, the door is wide open
for drivers in the Greater Kansas City area and beyond to come away with
a big-money victory Friday night and add their name to the stellar list
of previous late model winners at the speedway. Others expected to
contend include Larry Clawson, Chris Smyser, Bryon Allison, Randy
McGraw, Shorty Acker, and Dave Meyer. ULMA drivers will have the
opportunity to earn ULMA association points this weekend and the race
will serve as one more shot at tuning up their machines in preparation
for the ULMA fair week race later in the month. Brett Wood and Jon
Binning are ULMA drivers expected to run strong this weekend in
preparation for the fair race. Additional drivers that have raced at
the speedway this year include Alan Vaughn, Dustin Walker, Bob Cummings,
Zach Goulden, and Will Vaught. The late models will race for $2,000 to
win this weekend and $150 just to start the main event!
In the W-K Chevrolet Modified division all eyes will be on Dustin Boney
of Kansas City, MO to see if he shows up to try and continue his
dominance of a-mod racing this season. Boney has already been to
victory lane at the speedway, including his most recent win in front of
a packed grandstand just a few weeks ago. Although Boney will surely be
in contention for the win if he makes the haul, there are plenty of
additional stand-out drivers up for the challenge including the surprise
of the year, Austin Siebert, who has been the most consistent modified
runner at the half mile this season. Jason Thompson is another man to
watch in the modifieds as is James McMillin, Shad Badder, Rick Beebe,
and Aaron Poe. Co-promoter Jason Bodenhamer recently took over
wheelman duties for an a-modified team and he will also be gunning for
the win this weekend. So far this year, Mark Dotson, Curt Potter, Jimmy
Dowell, Buddy Thompson, Rick and Sonny Kimberling, Dave Meyer, Danny
Crane, Howard Hall, Daulton Greven, and Kevin Blackburn have also ran
strong in the modified ranks. The modifieds race for $1,000 to win and
$100 to start the main event this weekend.
There are no entry fees or registration fees for any competing car this
weekend at the speedway. Note: mention of driver name in press release
does not guarantee driver appearance in any competing division. Pit
Gates will open at 3 p.m. with a special test & tune session for
“Coppers” only beginning at 6 p.m. General admission gates open at 5
p.m. with hot laps at 7 and racing getting underway at 7:30. General
admissions for adults is $18, seniors and military w/I.D. $15, kids six
to twelve $9, children five and under are free; all pit passes this
weekend are $30. Badge wearing law-enforcement personnel may display
their badges upon entering the grandstands and save $5 on their
admission ticket.
The ‘Battle of the Badges’ is shaping up to be one of the most
anticipated events of the year for good reason, there are already
several teams pre-registered for this event including a range of drivers
from St. Louis to Kansas City to St. Joseph, to Springfield and all
points in between! Bring the whole family out and enjoy something a
little different at the track as well as take in the fantastic action of
the late models and modifieds.
To enter a car in the race or to obtain general race information visit
www.missouristatefairspeedway.com or call (573) 690-0443 or
(816) 522-8343. This unique race will feature law enforcement officers
from across the state of Missouri battling it out to raise money for the
Special Olympics. Each officer will be driving a custom-painted and
sponsored Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor contending for bragging
rights and the title of Top Cop. Bring the whole family out for a great
show and help cheer for your local law enforcement team!
The following is a current list of pre-registered law enforcement
personnel scheduled to compete in Crown Victoria police interceptor
vehicles:
AGENCY, DRIVER and CAR #
Callaway County, Jason Conn 16
Camden County, Travis Stone 09 / Camdenton, Bruce Mitchell 624
Cameron Corrections, Mike Jones
Christian County, Joey Kyle 49
Cole County, Aaron Bolinger 13
Chris Suchanek
Columbia, Zim Schwartze 207
Holts Summit, Kyle McIntyre 540
Jefferson County, Patrick Hawkins 1 / Jefferson City, Steve Weaver 7
Mark Edwards
Kansas City, Steve Boogs 50 / Kansas City, Dave Rayburn
Lincoln County, Brian Ward 458
Morgan County Det. Yeager
St. Joseph, Richard Bradley 3
St. Louis County, Dave Ryan 34
St. Louis, Anthony Boettigheimer 68
Springfield, Chris Welsh 22 / Springfield, Greg Wheelen
Troy, Jim Patton 110
Water Patrol, Jason Worthley 98
Advanced tickets are now on sale for the two race events during the 2010
Missouri State Fair. The first event takes place on Tuesday, August 17
when the Lucas Oil Sprint Bandits make their first-ever appearance at
the storied fairgrounds along with the Mid America Modified Series (MAMS)
and ULMA Late Models. In keeping with the wingless-themed night, the
MAMS and ULMA competitors will run without their.
Racing will once again close out the fair on Sunday, August 22 when the
MLRA and NCRA super late models come rolling into town along with the
Winged Outlaw Warriors 360 Sprint Cars. Advanced tickets may be
purchased by logging onto the official website of the 2010 Missouri
State Fair at www.mostatefair.com. Tuesday, Aug. 17. Hot Laps 7 pm /
Heat Races 7:30 pm, Adults: $27, Senior (65+) / Military: $25, Kids 6 -
12: $12, Kids 5 & Under: FREE. MLRA / NCRA Late Model Challenge
(Midwest Late Model Racing Association / National Championship Racing
Association) and WoW 360 Sprints (Winged Outlaw Warriors). Sunday, Aug.
22, Hot Laps 5:30 pm / Heat Races 6 pm, Adults: $18, Senior (65+) /
Military: $15, Kids 6 - 12: $8, Kids 5 & Under: FREE.
Official Missouri State Fair Speedway Corporate and Business Partners:
Aflac, Ditzfield Transfer, W-K Chevrolet, Rick Ball Ford, Subway, Don’s
Towing, Greg Smith Ford, Show Me Asphalt, Kiowa Line Builders, Diamond
Pet Foods, Mid MO Auto Sales, i-land Internet Service, Pepsi, Midland
Sports Cards, Budweiser, Specialty Sports Wear, Advanced Image Systems,
Miller Lite, Impact Sign and Lighting, All Star Bail Bonds, Hunt’s
Communication w/Dish Network, Missouri Army National Guard, Michael Ross
Foundation, Hoosier Tires, Sunoco, KRCG TV 13, Millard Family Chapels,
Bodee’s Race Bodies, Bill Sharp’s BBQ, Goody’s Steak Burgers, and South
65 Sonic.
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