West Plains, Missouri
WEEKLY RACE RESULTS
Results at a Glance | Next Event
Budweiser presents the Show-Me Racin' Series Late Models
West Plains, MO. (May 3, 2008) This weekend saw the Show-Me Racin' Series
make their first appearance of the season at West Plains Motor Speedway, and
they did come in force with 28 of the high powered machines. The evening was
sponsored by Great Rivers Distributors of Fine Budweiser products and included
a full points program for the weekly classes.
Taking the winner's honors in the Show-Me Racin' Series feature event,
over 28 competitors in the class, was Leslie Essary of Crane, MO, followed
by the "flyin' farmer" Ken Essary of Cape Fair, MO, Kevin Patrick
of Gentry, AR, Chuck Adams of Poplar Bluff, MO, Rick Lebow of Galena, MO, Jim
Flup of Aurora, MO, Conner Ward of Wichita, KS, Kevin Henson of Marionville,
MO, Rick Wallis of Springdale, AR and Burl Wood of Republic, MO, rounded out
the top ten.
Balance of the late model field included Jordan Holloway of Monett, MO, Don
Cloyd of Fair Grove, MO, Darrin Barton of Aurora, MO, Jeremy Kelley of Walnut
Grove, MO, Chris Morelock of Springfield, MO, Randy Galloway of Rogers, AR,
Jeff Johnson of Joplin, MO, Jarrod Hilton of Crane, MO, Wesley Briggs of Phillipsburg,
MO, Jimmy Bellamy of Crane, MO, Chuck Comer of Joplin, MO and Shane Essary of
Aurora, MO.
Tony Anglin of Walnut Ridge, AR, won the IMCA Modified feature
for the first time this season. Coming in second was Scott Crigler of Alton,
followed by Brandon Ball of West Plains, Shawn Walsh of Ash Flat, Carl Murphy
of Caulfield, Jason Snodgrass of Mtn. Home, AR, Austin Smith of Mammoth Spring,
Rustin Miller of Houston, Brian Judd and Calvin Tribble both of West Plains,
rounded out the top ten.
Balance of the IMCA Modified field included Tony Carnal of Cabool, Fred Scarbrough
of Koshkonong, Kevin Collins of West Plains, Chris Skinner of Moody, Lonnie
Evans of Houston, Bobby Skinner of Moody, Matt Barry of West Plains, Kyle Cotter
of Mtn. Home, Denny Tryon, Chris Piper and Jason Brigman, all of West Plains,
Ben Ledgerwood of Birch Tree, Jerry Croney, Denny Dennison and Carmon Vincent,
all of the West Plains area.
Super Stock feature winner this week was Sean Williams of Willard,
MO, followed by Derald Kelly and Dee Kelly, both of Birch Tree, Jeff North of
Rogersville, Kevin Collins and Stan Ellison, both of West Plains, Will Love
of Batesville, AR, Andy Collins of West Plains, Cody Kelly of Birch Tree, Steve
Sanders of Norwood, MO, Bruce Sutterfield of Bono, AR, Herman Kelly of Birch
Tree, Bobby Bryant of West Plains and Chris Junkersfeld of Pocahontas, rounded
out the field.
It's been some time since we've seen Marty Toten in the winner's circle,
but he took all the winner's honors this week when he won the Hobby Stock
feature. Finishing second was Shane Hitt of Birch Tree, followed by John Stiner
and Jessie Shearin, both of West Plains, Korey Whitelock of Alton, David Medlock
and Larry Duke, both of West Plains, and Robert Williams of Van Buren, rounded
out the field after a turn 2 rollover.
Making a return appearance in Victory Lane this week was Tyler Newcom
of Hardy, after he won his second Cruiser feature event. Coming in second
was Clay Lewis, followed by Jim Richesin , and Phillip Richesin, all of Van
Buren, AR, Benny Grogan of West Plains, Mike McMahon of Van Buren, Corey Lambert
and Doug Lambert, both of West Plains, Brad McMahon of Van Buren, Rowdy Trivitt
of Williford, AR, Chris Eash of Highland, AR, Bill Harden and Rhonda Gunter,
both of West Plains.
The Youth Hobby Stock feature winner was Kyle Duke of West Plains,
and it was his first career feature win. Taking second was Ben Piper of West
Plains, followed by Cody Toten and Kevin May, both of Pomona, Chase Williams
of Caulfield, and A.J. Smith of Mammoth Spring, rounded out the field.
Next week Dillard-Fowlkes Motor Co., of Ash Flat and Melbourne, AR, will be
sponsoring the weekly race program. Gates will open at 5 p.m., hotlaps at 6:30
p.m., with racing at 7 p.m. Adult admission will be $8, senior citizens $5,
kids 7-11 $2, and those 6 and under are always free.
For additional information on the schedule or facility call the Arkansas business
office at 870+994-7447, Monday through Friday from 9 am to 5 pm.
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May 10, 2008
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Dillard-Fowlkes Motor Company Chevrolet * GMC * Buick present Weekly Points Races |
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May 17, 2008
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KKDY "The Racin Station" presents Weekly Points Races |
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West Plains Motor Speedway promoter, Don Gibson, has released
the 2008 racing schedule.
This early season traditionally has drawn a field of top drivers from across the nation, and is expected to do the same this year. West Plains Motor Speedway is a 3/8 mile red clay oval with moderate banking, and is located in south-central Missouir on US Hwy 63, only 6 miles south of West Plains, MO. Several motels are available in the city and a free campground is available at the track with showers, restrooms, water fill and a dump station for motorhomes, but NO electric hookups are available. |
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| Weekly classes this year include the IMCA Modified,
Super Stock, Hobby Stock, Cruiser and Youth Hobby Stock. Track points races
will begin on March 29, and continue through September 27. The track champions from '07 are expected to be returning to defend their titles and they are IMCA Modified Champion Chris Piper, Super Stock Champion Stan Ellison, Hobby Stock Champion Dexter Frost, Cruiser Champion John Stiner and Youth Hobby Champion Ben Piper, all these drivers are from West Plains. Ken Essary's late model travelling Show-Me Racin' Series will be making two more appearances this season, June 21 and August 30. These series are expected to bring a large field of the ever popular late models. The track's premier event, the 16th annual "Show-Me 100" is set for May 22-24, and will again carry O'Reilly Auto Parts title sponsorship. The event usually draws over 100 of the most noted late model drivers in the nation. With the winner's check amounting to $42,000 this year and $4,200 just to start the feature a stellar field is again expected. Wendell Wallace of Batesville, Arkansas, is the defending and 3-time champion of the event and will be looking to a fourth "Show-Me". This event is described as having the best purse structure in dirt late model history and the total purse will exceed $200,000. Each night will have a full non-sanctioned modified event. The annual Firecracker Weekend, Super Stock special, is scheduled for July 3-5, and will again carry Sunoco and Simons Petroleum sponsorship.This 3-night event provides a $5,000 winner's check with $500 to start the feature event. This weekend will be highlighted by another fireworks extravaganza produced by Air Magic Fireworks of Batesville, AR, on the final night. Weekly classes will run points programs. The 16th annual Modified Show-Me Championship is set for July 31 to August 2, and will be sponsored by Larry Shaw Race Cars and Mark Martin Ford, both of Batesville, AR. The winner's check for this years non-sanctioned event will be $6,500 and the feature start money is $650. Weekly classes will run points programs. The Coca-Cola sponsored Fall Nationals will be held on Labor Day weekend, August 30. The Show-Me Racin' Series Late Models will be featured and the weekly classes will run points programs. Special events will wind up with the annual late season appearance of the winged sprint cars on September 20, and the final points race of the season will follow the next weekend, September 27. For additonal information on the schedule or the facility send email to wpms@centurytel.net or call the Arkansas business office at (870) 994-7447. Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. All inquiries concerning the Rules are available by calling the business office at: (870) 994-7447 Monday through Friday. West Plains Motor Speedway is located 6 miles south of West Plains, on US Hwy. 63. For additional information on special events, the schedule or speedway facility visit the rest of our web-site. Our e-mail address is West Plains Motor Speedway. All other inquiries will need to be directed to the business office at: P.O. Box 463, Ash Flat, AR 72513. During the racing season additional information is available by calling the track at: (417) 257-2112. |
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SATURDAY RACE WINNERS | |
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| SHOW-ME Racin' Series | LESLIE ESSARY | ||
| IMCA - | TONY ANGLIN | ||
| SUPER STOCK - | SEAN WILLIAMS | ||
| HOBBY CARS & TRUCKS - | MARTY TOTEN | ||
| CRUISERS - | TYLER NEWCOM | ||
| YOUTH PURE STOCK - | KYLE DUKE | ||
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MID-SEASON POINTS WINNERS | |
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| IMCA MODIFIED - | |||
| SUPER STOCK - | |||
| HOBBY CARS & TRUCKS - | |||
| CRUISERS - | |||
| YOUTH PURE STOCK - | |||
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2007 TRACK CHAMPION POINTS WINNERS |
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| IMCA MODIFIED - | CHRIS PIPER | ||
| SUPER STOCK - | STAN ELLISON | ||
| HOBBY CARS & TRUCKS - | DEXTER FROST | ||
| CRUISERS - | JOHN STINER | ||
| YOUTH PURE STOCK- | BEN PIPER | ||
WEEKLY
RESULTS AT A GLANCE
IMCA Modified | Super Stock | Hobbies | Cruisers | Youth
Pure Stock | Specials
| SUPER STOCK | ||
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| POSITION |
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LOCATION |
| First | SEAN WILLIAMS | Willard, MO. |
| Second | Derald Kelly | Birch Tree, MO. |
| Third | Dee Kelly | Birch Tree, MO. |
| Fourth | Jeff North | Rogersville, MO. |
| Fifth | Kevin Collins | West Plains, MO. |
| HOBBY CAR & TRUCK | ||
|---|---|---|
| POSITION |
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LOCATION |
| First | MARTY TOTEN | Pomona, MO. |
| Second | Shane Hitt | Birch Tree, MO. |
| Third | John Stiner | West Plains, MO. |
| Fourth | Jessie Shearin | West Plains, MO. |
| Fifth | Korey Whitelock | Alton, MO. |
| CRUISER CLASS | ||
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| POSITION |
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LOCATION |
| First | TYLER NEWCOM | Hardy, AR. |
| Second | Clay Lewis | Van Buren, AR. |
| Third | Jim Richesin | Van Buren, AR. |
| Fourth | Phillip Richesin | Van Buren, AR. |
| Fifth | Benny Gorgan | West Plains, MO. |
| YOUTH PURE STOCK CLASS | ||
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| POSITION |
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LOCATION |
| First | KYLE DUKE | West Plains, MO. |
| Second | Ben Piper | West Plains, MO. |
| Third | Cody Toten | Pomona, MO. |
| Fourth | Chase Williams | Caulfield, MO. |
| Fifth | A. J. Smith | Mammoth Springs, AR. |
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SPECIAL EVENTS for 2008 |
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EVENTS |
DRIVERS
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Location
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| STANFILL Race |
JESSE
STOVALL
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Galena, MO |
| Car Show |
KYLE DUKE
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West Plains, MO |
| FASTRAK Late Models (April) |
BILLY JAMES
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Sikeston, MO |
| SHOW-ME Late Models (May) |
LESLIE ESSARY
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Crane, MO. |
| SHOW-ME 100 | ||
| SHOW-ME Late Models (June) | ||
| SHOW-ME Firecracker | ||
| SHOW-ME Championship | ||
| SHOW-ME Late Models (Sept.) | ||
| American Sprint Cars on Tour | ||