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JULY 12 - NO EVENT

JULY 19 - 100 LAP LATE MODEL - HARLEY NIGHT!!!

I-70 SPEEDWAY LATE MODEL RULE CHANGES
STARTING JULY 19, 2008

In the interest of maintaining the best Late Model racing at I-70 Speedway, track management announce rule changes beginning with July 19, 2008. The changes have been made to preserve the quality of racing and to maintain an equal playing field.

Based on car count and race fans in the stands we needed to make some changes to help save the historic I-70 Speedway. All the drivers know that this is a work in progress, we want to have the best Late Model racing possible. This is a step in the right direction to achieve that.

The following weight, engine and carburetor changes have been made and will be in force beginning with the next race at I-70 Speedway on July 19, 2008.

Engine, Carburetor, Weight
1. ASA Late Model Series - 59% Max left side weight
2700 lbs with legal crate engine with approved carb
2. USLMA Late Models - 58% Max left side weight
2900 lbs with 390 cfm carb model #6895 or #80507
3. CRA Super Series - 58% Max left side weight
2900 lbs with 9:1 engine 390 cfm carb model #6895 or #80507
2800 lbs with McGunegill sealed engine with 750 cfm carb
4. ASA Midwest Tour - 58% Max left side weight
2750 lbs with ACE Engines with 4412 2bbl Holley 500 cfm
2750 lbs with McGunegill sealed engine with 4412 2bbl Holley 500 cfm
2775 lbs with Schwanke sealed engine with 4412 2 bbl Holley 500 cfm
2775 lbs with Wegner sealed engine with 4412 2bbl Holley 500 cfm
2800 lbs with 9:1 Aluminum engines with 4412 2bbl Holley 500 cfm
5. I-70 Previous Late Model Rules - 58% Max left side weight
2700 lbs with 358 cu. in. 11:1 compression with 4412 2bbl Holley 500 cfm
OEM steel ported heads, 2701 Edelbrock stock unported intake,
Flat tappett cam, stock lifter bore diameter
6. Should you have a Late Model that does not conform to the above engine rule combinations please contact Mike Kempton for weight adjustments.

Bodies
All bodies must be U.S. produced and retain a "stock" appearance, no wedge type bodies are allowed.

Tires
American Racer 61 Series - tire limit of 4 per race.

Schedule

 subject to car count
July 19th - 100 lap race Harley Night
July 26th - 100 lap race CARB Night
August 2nd - 100 lap race
August 16th - 100 lap race
September 13th - 100 lap race

Practice
Mandatory practice required for cars not raced this season on the American Racer 61 Series tires. Practice times are Wednesday evenings starting at 4:30 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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ANOTHER ROOKIE TAMES THE HIGH BANKS IN ASA FEATURE

ODESSA, MO ( July 5^th, 2008) –  ASA Late Model qualifying top spot went to Trent Snyder – winner of both ASA races in 2007 at the high banks.  Snyder was followed by Brent Brevak, Alec Carll, Cody Smith and Jerry Einhaus.  Top local regulars in the field were Joe Ross and 2007 Late Model Champ Austin Siebert. 

The GM Performance Shootout featured 9 cars going 25 laps for the final two transfer spots to the feature event.  Ronnie Hartford led early and cruised thru the 25-laps to take the checkered flag.  Billy Crane was runner-up in the event.  During the winner’s presentation – it was announced by ASA that all 32 cars would be run in the feature event.

The I-70 Speedway in Odessa, Missouri served as hosts for the extended distance Light Up The Night 150 and in what can only be described as a truly wild and crazy night of racing in the Show-Me State, a new star was born and he made history in the process!

15-year-old Drew Brannon, who just signed with the Jack Smith Motorsports Driver Development Program, made his new boss proud as the Miami, Florida teenager led all 150 laps to win the Light Up The Night 150 and become the youngest driver in ASALMS History to win a Feature!

Brannon held off a last minute charge from 2007 ASALMS North Rookie of the Year, Jesse Saunders in a dramatic green-white-checkered finish to score the biggest upset win in series history.

Drew Brannon, Jack Smith, and the rest of the Jack Smith Motorsports Team celebrate their drivers’ first career ASALMS Feature Win at I-70 Speedway. For Smith, it was also his first career Feature Win as a Car Owner! Smith dropped out of the event, but finished 21st in the same race with suspension problems (Chuck Gonzalez Photo)

Saunders slammed the Turn Two wall as the checkered was coming out, but since he wasn’t the cause of the caution, that was for Ron Hartford who tagged the Inside front stretch wall coming out of Turn Four, Saunders will finish second for the second race in a row.

In addition, ASALMS Northern Division Points Leader, Eddie Hoffman, who won the first three North races of the season, saw his streak stopped after getting knocked out of the race due to an accident. Saunders is now just Two (2) points behind Hoffman (Unofficially) in the chase for the 2008 ASALMS Northern Division title!

18-year-old Cody Smith finished a career high third while Nick Neville was fourth. ASALMS North Rookie of the Year Points Leader, Brett Moffitt was the second 15-year-old in the Top Five as he finished Fifth after starting 18th.

Chris Eggleston came home sixth while Wes Griffith Jr., was seventh over Josh Lane who came from 28th to finish eighth. Steven Brooks earned the Performance Concepts Hard-Charger Award with his 30th to Ninth place run! Nick Bussell completed the Top 10.

Dash 15 lap action had heat race winners Robert Isabell and Michael Deschenes battling from the drop of the dreen flag.  Isabell was the early leader until Lap 6 when Deschenes powered by.  Isabell continued to dog Deschenes closing up the gap – but on lap 11 Isabell resumed the lead when mechanical failure got the better of Deschenes SAAB racer.  Isabell the current point leader would go on to win the feature – his first of the season.  The victory lane celebration was shared with brother Jason Isabell who was runner-up.  Jeremy Roberts was third spot, Ashley Deshenes fourth and Gene McCaulley rounded out the top five.

Enduro 12 lap action had 13 racers vying for a win with Danny Anders out front early being chased by several others thru the pack.  Jason Payne was the rabbit and zipped thru the field taking over the top spot on lap 10.  It was not to be however as Payne was clocked several laps under the magic 23 second mark and was moved to the rear of the finish.  Tommy “the tank” Dunmire who also passed Anders on lap 10 was declared the winner of the event with Anders runner-up.  Steve Bailey, RD Miller and Marty Meyers rounded out the top five.  Anders and Miller were heat race winners.

Racing continues Saturday July 19th with Harley Davidson night and a special 100-lap Late Model race.  The asphalt track will not run on Saturday July 12th.  Gates open at 5pm and hot laps begin at 5:45 and racing starts at 7:00pm

ASA Late Model Series Northern Division Presented by GM Performance Parts Race #4 of 11
I-70 Speedway-Odessa, Missouri
Saturday, July 5, 2008

Light Up The Night 150 RACE RESULTS (UNOFFICIAL)
FINISH START CAR # / DRIVER / HOMETOWN TEAM / CAR LAPS STATUS
1 2 08 Drew Brannon (R)/Miami, FL Brannon Specialties/Ford 150 Running
2 1 87 Jesse Saunders/New Glarus, WI JWSRacing.com/Chevrolet 150 Running
3 4 15 Cody Smith (R)/LaVernia, TX RTM Construction Company/Chevrolet 150 Running
4 8 55 Nick Neville/Mackinaw, IL Dixie Chopper Lawn Mowers/Chevrolet 150 Running
5 18 5 Brett Moffitt (R)/Grimes, IA GM Performance Parts/Chevrolet 150 Running
6 16 22 Chris Eggleston (R)/Erie, CO Leary Racing Products/Chevrolet 150 Running
7 24 33 Wes Griffith Jr./Frankfort, IL Steel Dynamics.com/Ford 150 Running
8 28 54 Josh Lane (R)/Algonquin, IL Racers Against Hunger/Ford 150 Running
9 30 105 Steven Brooks/New Lenox, IL Midwest Sign and Lighting/Chevrolet 150 Running
10 22 17 Nick Bussell (R)/Ionia, MI Boyne Machine/Chevrolet 150 Running
11 29 4 Thor Anderson (R)/Bondurant, IA Performance Concepts/Chevrolet 150 Running
12 27 128 David Wood (R)/Rayville, MO Meitler Consulting/Ford 150 Running
13 10 95 Derek Neville/Mackinaw, IL Lucas Oil Products/Chevrolet 150 Running
14 14 16 Austin Siebert/Lake Lotowana, MO Kenny’s Tile/Chevrolet 150 Running
15 25 97 Ron Hartford (R)/Raytown, MO Joslin’s Jewelry/Chevrolet 149 Accident
16 17 76 Troy Hintzsche/Malta, IL Winfield Solutions/Ford 148 Running
17 23 25 Scott Rueschenberg (R)/Mesa, AZ Elite Care/Chevrolet 148 Running
18 5 66 Alec Carll/Grand Rapids, MI G.R. Developments/Chevrolet 134 Accident
19 3 38 Jerry Einhaus Jr. (R)/Seneca, IL WMC Inc./Chevrolet 134 Accident
20 15 8 Eddie Hoffman/Wheaton, IL Lisa Thomas Salon/Ford 134 Accident
21 20 28 Jack Smith/Medina, OH UB Machine/Ford 122 Suspension
22 7 88 Trent Snyder/Ironton, MN Performance Concepts/Chevrolet 102 Suspension
23 32 69 Caleb Hall (R)/Stillwell, KS Mark Hall Racing/Ford 88 Handling
24 21 6 Dave Gentile Jr./Elwood, IL Bullfrog Sunblock/Chevrolet 65 Accident
25 19 32 Jeremy Miller (R)/Rockton, IL Mastercrafts Exteriors/Ford 65 Accident
26 6 31 Brent Brevak (R)/Ashland, WI Suburban Accents Decals/Ford 65 Accident
27 12 64 Griffin McGrath/Cedar Rapids, IA McGrath Powersports/Chevrolet 36 Accident
28 31 138 Elton Rust Jr. (R)/Independence, MO Rust Racing/Chevrolet 28 Handling
29 9 30 Michael Pickens (R)/Rockton, IL RaceTeamGear.com/Ford 15 Electrical
30 13 27 Joe Ross/Kansas City, MO Steel Systems Construction/Ford 9 Accident
31 11 29 Joey King (R)/Silvis, IL Adrian Carriers/Chevrolet 7 Accident
32 26 48 Billy Crane (R)/Independence, MO Little Richard’s Family Restaurant/Ford 2 Wheel
(R) = 2008 ASALMS Northern Division Rookie of the Year Title Contender

Lap Leaders: 87 Jesse Saunders Pole, 08 Drew Brannon 1-150.
Cautions: 7 for 41 Laps.
Time of Race: 1 Hour, 26 Minutes, 58.253 Seconds.
Margin of Victory: 0.164 Seconds.
ARP Bodies / Aluminum Racing Products Fast Qualifier: 88 Trent Snyder 16.450 = 118.833 MPH.
GM Performance Parts Shootout Winner: 97 Ron Hartford.

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ISABELL DASHES THRU PIT STOP – JOHNSON CLAIMS SUPER STOCKS

ODESSA, MO ( June 28^th -- 2008) – Fan Appreciation Night at the Races with a special 30-lap live pit stop Dash feature highlighted weekend action at the high banks. Doctor Danger performed again this weekend setting himself on fire for the fans.

Dash 30 lap action featured a twist never seen before in the Dash class as not only 30 laps were run – but live pit stops were required on the green between lap 5 and 30.  Jason Isabell led from the start with Steven Littrell and Mike Burgoon in tow.  Littrell pitted first and then Isabell as Burgoon stayed out till late in the race. Littrell was leading until lap 27 when Isabell resumed the lead and took the checkers.  Littrell was second – Burgoon third – Gene McCaulley was fourth and Dave Walker rounded the top five spots.  A possible mechanical failure on Michael Deschenes car claimed his wife Ashley and Marty Meyers nights as the threesome were unable to continue.  Michael Deschenes and Jason Isabell were fast qualifiers.  Point leader Robert Isabell’s vehicle broke early in the evening and he was unable to run.

Super Truck 10 lap action saw Randy Price take the early lead but the Raytown Rocket needed just two laps as Ronnie Hartford took off on the field and ran to the checkers for his sixth victory in six attempts – perfect on the season.  Randy Price was second spot and Damon Clevenger was third.  Brad Johnson in a new Super Truck was fourth spot.  Hartford won the heat event.

Super Stock 15 lap action saw young John Thomason lead the first half of the feature event with veteran Brad Johnson close by in hot pursuit.  By lap 8 – Johnson was able to slip under Thomason coming out of turn 2 as Thomason pushed high.  Johnson would go on to lead the rest of the laps taking the victory – his first in a Super Stock.  Thomason was runner-up and Mark Spillman was third spot.  Paul Carter and Shane Dawe rounded out the top five spots.  Johnson was the heat race winner also making him 2 for 2 on the night.

Enduro 12 lap action began with an unusual event as a several car pileup slowed the entire field coming to the green flag.  Christian Ewing was unable to return to action.  Kevin Hunt took the lead once action resumed.  Marty Meyers doing double duty took the lead on lap 2 and he was passed by Robert Rodriguez on lap 4.  Rodriguez, Jason Payne, Meyers and Mike Payne ran in a tight pack right to the checkers – the foursome looked fast – and they were unfortunately as all four were penalized for violating the 23 second/per lap rule.  That let Tommy Speakman move from fifth spot all the way to winner!  Kevin Hunt was runner-up and Rick McCaulley was third.  Mary Cross and Ross Olson scored top five finishes also. Meyers and Ewing were heat race winners.

Racing continues next Saturday with the ASA Late Model Series Light Up The Night 150 along with the I-70 Dash and Enduro racers.

Dash Qualifying

86	Michael Deschenes	19.45
76	Jason Isabell	19.84
75	Robert Isabell	20.07
12	Ashley Deschenes	20.14
82	Steven Littrell	20.38
2	Gene McCaulley	20.60
10	Mike Burgoon	20.84
6	Dave Walker	21.24
74	Rodney Schweizer	21.98
45	Marty Meyers	22.50
42	Jeremy Roberts	24.80
1	Danny Anders	26.19

EVE OF DESTRUCTION MANIA AT THE HIGH BANKS

ODESSA, MO ( June 21^st -- 2008) – XDDL Extreme Demolition Derby League action along with boat & trailer races, Joslin Jewelry Enduro’s and school bus races topped action at the high banks tonight.

Enduro 15 lap action saw Marty Meyers and Tommy Speakman put on a side by side show as they traded the front position several times in the early action.  A yellow flag occurred on lap 10 as Gary Walton tried to take on the wall and lost. On the restart – the top 6 cars ran side-by-side all the way to line with so many position changes fans weren’t sure of the final result until Marty Meyers took the checkered flag.  Speakman was second spot and Mike Payne third.  Steve Bailey finished fourth and Jason Payne – son of Mike rounded out the top five.  Mike Payne and Meyers won heat events.  Enduro’s feature two father-son teams as Steve Bailey and Tommy Dunmire compete together also. Dunmire was eighth spot tonight.

XDDL action featured 3 classes including compacts, 80’s and newer and Old Iron.  The action featured crash, bashes, crunches and one huge fire which I-70 fire crew attacked with vigore quickly extinguishing the flames.

The bus race was won by Cliff Feltenberger as Dr. Danger set his bus afire during the event.

The boat and trailer race event again featuring Dr. Danger setting boats and cars on fire was claimed by fan vote and awarded to Wade Sherman who lapped the field at least one full time.  Carnage of boats, trailers and miscellaneous pieces and parts littered the track when the event was complete.

Fans got to watch the Dr. Danger finale as he climbed inside a car on the pit lane and it soon exploded into a huge fireball.  Danger emerged from the flames raising his hands in victory as he saluted the fans.

Racing continues next Saturday with Enduros, Dash, Super Stocks and Super Trucks – Late Models are off pending the ASA Light Up the Night 150 on July 5^th.

The Dirt Track features Non-Wing Sprints and Mod-Lites.

HARTFORD DOUBLES AGAIN - THIRD DOUBLE OF THE SEASON!

ODESSA, MO ( June 14^th 2008) – Ford UAW Night at the races and Mini-Sprints on the dirt track highlighted another evening of racing at the I-70 Speedway Motorsports complex tonight.

Late Model action 30 laps tonight began as young gun Billy Crane took the lead at the green flag.  The Rocket Ronnie Hartford made his way to Crane’s bumper by lap 9 and the battle was on.  The duo would fight for the top spot lap after lap until they spun in tandem on lap 25 putting Iowa’s Thor “the Hammer” Anderson into the lead.  On the restart – Crane and Anderson were involved in a bumper to bumper situation which resulted in Anderson spinning hard into the turn 4 concrete.  Crane was parked for the remainder of the event and Ronnie Hartford went on to yet another feature win with Elton Rust Jr in second and Caleb Hall third.  Anderson was scored fourth and Crane top five.

Super Truck 10 lap shootout action featured only three Super Trucks in basically a dash for the cash tonight.  In the heat race Randy Price lead every lap until a bobble off turn four allowed Ronnie Hartford the Raytown Rocket to nab him at the finish line.  Hartford didn’t wait very long in the shootout as he jumped out front on lap four and never looked back as he kept his perfect record in the class with yet another win.  Randy Price was second and Damon Clevenger was third.

Super Stock 15 lap action saw heat race winner Rodney Phillips take the lead at the drop of the green flag with Brandon Davis on his bumper from the start.  Phillips and Davis put on one of the best shows in recent memory as they battled for the win.  Davis dogged Phillips lap after lap and pulled side by side on the final lap. As the pair raced off turn four Davis inched past Phillips for the win.  John Thomason was third spot and Greg Spillman subbing for son Mark was fourth with Paul Carter rounding out the top five.

Dash 15 lap action had Robert Isabell out front early trying to outrun Michael Deschenes in his SAAB powered racer.  Brother Jason was out due to mechanical failure and Robert drove Jason’s familiar #76 ride.  Deschenes wasted little time getting to the lead by lap four and rode on to the win with Isabell in second spot.  Ashley Deschenes was third spot and Mike Burgoon and Jeremy Roberts rounded out the top five.  Ashley Deschenes and Robert Isabell won heat races.

Enduro 12 lap action began with a caution flag early – Gary Walton took the lead on the restart.  Tommy Speakman and Danny Anders were close on his bumper. Steve Bailey came thru the pack and by lap 9 – I-70’s Enduro’s were running 4-wide racing for the lead.  Bailey moved to the front and on to the checkered flag.  Mike Payne was runner-up with Gary Walton third.  Danny Anders and Tommy Speakman rounded out the top five.  Walton and Bailey were heat race winners.

Racing continues next Saturday with the Eve of Destruction featuring the XDDL Extreme Demolition Derby League, boat and trailer races, school bus races and a fireworks spectacular.  Gates opne at 5pm – hot laps at 5:45 and racing at 7pm.

Late Model Qualifying

4	Thor Anderson	17.66
5	Mike Vannoy Jr	17.80
38	Elton Rust Jr	17.87
97	Ronnie Hartford	18.00
48	Billy Crane	18.64
69	Caleb Hall	18.91

HEAT RACES

THE DIRT TRACK

(Odessa, Mo) The dirt was flying at I-70 Speedway like the rumors of dirt covering asphalt, Saturday night at I-70 Speedway. For those who don't realize it, there is a dirt and an asphalt track at the I-70 facility. On Saturdays they both run at the same time! On this particular Saturday, the Ford UAW night at the races drew 50 dirt track, Micro Midgets with drivers, ages 6 to 60.

When asked what she had to say to 10 year old Hunter Roush for beating her to the checkered flag in the Junior Sprints, younger, Hannah Stone said, "...aaaa...thanks!" The large crowd in the dirt track stands went wild with appreciation for the cute, little race car drivers, standing in victory lane. Track Owner, Brad McDonald commented, "This is the future of motorsports, right here!" Many of the tow rigs arrived with two or three race cars on board and fuel for useage in what many refer to as Mini-Sprints is making this style of racing seem more popular and it appears to be growing. Associate sponsors, Maga, Lear, Johnson Controls, Amprex, Devon Cleaning, J&S Transmission and Roger & Theresa Hooper brought the Micros to I-70's 1/3 mile clay track with great pride.

Really proud in victory lane in another entry class was 15 yr old restrictor plate winner, James Purser, "This feels great! This track is really fast!" Second in the man size race was Lucas Boland, just out of karts and third went to Garrett Reider.

When the wings are removed, the micros resemble a field of USAC Midgets and the Non wing race was very impressive with Jamie Wilson taking the win over Tim Koch and Jared Rogers. Many of these same drivers stepped into another car or bolted on wings for the final event of the evening yet to come!

Now they resembled a field of World of Outlaws Sprint Cars, but downsized! Jamie Wilson again drove to the front of the impressive field but had to settle for third as a surprise photo finish came blasting to the checkers, Kenny Grabill came out of nowhere with a high side, multi car pass at the last minute and put leader Tim Koch in his apparent place, second! It was an upset and had officials wishing for a replay! The fans, many had just been treated to great finishes on the pavement as well, stayed to the last checkered was thrown on Saturday night. Watch for later press releases this week as there may be some interesting news coming from I-70 Speedway and of course this weekend's "Eve of Destruction" featuring an $8,000 to win XDDL Demolition Derby and a Mad Fears Figure 8 race are on tap at www.i70speedway.net

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RAYTOWN ROCKET DOUBLES AGAIN IN LATE MODELS AND SUPER TRUCKS

ODESSA, MO ( June 7th -- 2008) – KC Power Equipment and VFW Night at the Races was a windy one – but dry for once at the high banks! Kids received racing flag and several other giveaways on the evening.

Late Model action featured 40 laps on the high banks as Billy Crane and Ron Hartford battled the first 14 laps side-by-side and nose-to-tail with Hartford trying in vain to pass for the lead.  Meanwhile Mike Vannoy Jr and Thor Anderson reeled in the pair.  Lap 14 saw Elton Rust spin out of turn four and narrowly miss collecting the field.  On the restart – a tangle between Ryno Burke and Caleb Hall ended Burke’s night and ruined his race car. Burke celebrating his 18^th birthday tomorrow went away unrewarded tonight.  Lap 15 saw the Raytown Rocket move to the front and drive away from the field.  On lap 22 – Crane and Vannoy Jr tangled and spun sending both to the rear.  After the next restart things settled down and Hartford drove away to his second feature win of the season and his second feature win of the evening at the high banks.  Iowa’s Thor Anderson was runner-up running out of laps finishing on Hartford’s bumper.  Vannoy recovered for third spot and Crane and Hall rounded out the top five.  Vannoy Jr and Anderson were top qualifiers.

Super Truck 20 lap action saw a fierce battle as points leader Ron Hartford and pole sitter Randy Price battled the first half of the event putting on quite the show for fans.  Lap 11 saw the pair tangle and the Raytown Rocket move to the front.  Hartford would go on to another victory – the only winner in the class as of yet this season.  Price was runner-up, Damon Clevenger was third spot and Greg Spillman and Jim Gochenour rounded out the top five.  Price won the heat event.

Super Stock 10 lap action began with a crash on the start as Rodney Phillips and Brandon Davis made contact.  Phillips was unable to continue after backing into the wall.  That left Davis and 3^rd place in points Mark Spillman to battle for the win.  Spillman assumed the front spot and held off a furious charge by Davis the last two laps to take his 2^nd victory of the season.  Davis was second, John Thomason third and Phillips and Damon Bacus rounded out the top five. Spillman won the heat event.

Dash 15 lap action saw the brotherly duo of the Isabell’s take the front row starting positions.  Robert led at the green flag but Jason after suffering mechanical woes on a couple of occasions looked back to championship form as he drove to the lead and never looked back winning his first Dash feature of the season.  Robert was runner-up and Gene McCaulley third.  Mike Burgoon and Dave Walker rounded out the top five. Robert Isabell and Steven Littrell won heat events.

Enduro 12 lap action was a Steve Bailey and RD Miller show as they also put on a side-by-side racing exhibition running high and low all over the track.  Bailey moved to the front on lap 8 when Miller began sparking and slower slightly.  Bailey would go on to his first feature event of the year with RD Miller holding on to runner-up position.  Tommy Speakman who actually finished 2^nd spot fell victim to the 23-second rule and was DQ’d.  Tommy Dunmire was third spot and Marty Meyers fourth with Danny Anders rounding out the top five.  Anders and Bailey won heat events.

Racing continues next Saturday with Ford UAW night at the races featuring the Ford Car club and 5 classes of racing.  Hot laps at 5:45pm and racing at 7:00pm   The I-70 Dirt Track features Mini Sprint Madness the same night.

Late Model Qualifying

5	Mike Vannoy Jr	17.71
4	Thor Anderson	17.86
97	Ron Hartford	18.02
48	Billy Crane	18.13
69	Caleb Hall	18.37
171	Ryno Burke	18.83
38	Elton Rust Jr	18.88
24	Garrick Holmquest	18.91

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MOTHER NATURE TAMES THE HIGH BANKS --- AGAIN!

(Odessa, MO – May 31, 2008) ---  Figure 8 racing literally stormed into I-70 Speedway Saturday night! Many Iowa drivers and fans were on hand for a full program of racing including asphalt racing events on the half mile oval which got rained out after a brief storm with wicked lightning hit the area just before the gates opened.

Track owner Brad McDonald decided to reward the nearly 100 fans waiting at the front gate by opening up and putting on a practice event at no charge.  The dirt figure 8 track was quickly packed in for a preliminary practice race. MAD FEARS Figure 8 racing will attempt another official debut on June 21^st with the $20,000 Series Championship back in September at I-70’s dirt track.

A young lady from Brooklyn, Iowa Bailey Bales took her first ever figure 8 feature win Saturday night under I-70's Musco lights. Second went to Russell Klien also from Brooklyn, Iowa where within 30 miles several specially built figure 8 tracks have formed circuit of MAD FEARS competitions. Thomas Stevens raced wildly through the intersection to capture third place. Brody Bales and Walter Cox rounded out the top five. Check www.i70speedway.net for more upcoming figure 8 events in Missouri.

VANNOY JR SCORES LATE MODEL VICTORY

ODESSA, MO ( May 24^th -- 2008) –  C & W Frozen Foods night at the races beat out mother nature in the Odessa area as many tracks rained out.  The high banks had action along with Sprints and Midgets on the dirt track.

Late Model action running a 40 lap feature tonight had Mike Vannoy Jr with the Jess & Jim’s Steakhouse sponsorship running out front early with the Raytown Rocket fresh off his second place USST run at the Iowa Speedway last weekend chasing him.  Lap 12 would be the closing lap for Hartford as lapped traffic slowed Vannoy and Hartford was glued to his bumper.  The pair battled lap after lap until lap 29 when Hartford began smoking and backed off the pace.  Vannoy would go on to his first Late Model victory of the season with Hartford taking runner-up honors.  Billy Crane was a distant third and Ryno Burke and Elton Rust Jr rounded out the five.  Hartford and Vannoy topped qualifying with fast times.

Super Truck 15 lap action went all green flag laps as Randy Price led early but gave up the top spot to Ronnie Hartford who continued his streak of 3-in-a-row in the class.  Randy Price who also ran at the Iowa Speedway USST race was runner-up.  Jeremy Riggs was third spot and Damon Clevenger was fourth. Mark Spillman moving up from the Super Stock class tonight ran fifth spot.  Hartford was the heat race winner.

Super Stock 15 lap action saw Brandon Davis out front with John Thomason in chase.  Rodney Phillips was third spot looking for the front.  Yet another feature finished all green laps as Davis would take his first ever Super Stock victory followed by Phillips and Mark Spillman.  Thomason was fourth and Charley Gravelle fifth.  Spillman won the heat race event.

Dash 15 lap action had Robert Isabell lead at the checkers, but a rocket ship in the form of Jeremy Roberts shot past on lap 2 and took first spot.  Michael Deschenes running from the back picked off cars until lap 10 when lapped traffic slowed Roberts and Deschenes was able to get by for the lead – but the same lapped traffic gave Roberts back the lead until lap 13 when Deschenes moved ahead for the final time.  Roberts not to be denied – held his spot and challenged Deschenes all the way to the checkered flag.  Deschenes would take the win with Roberts second as they crossed the line fender to fender.  Robert Isabell was third, Gene McCaulley fourth and Mike Burgoon rounded out the top five.  Deschenes and Burgoon also won heat events.

Enduro 12 lap action saw outside pole sitter Tommy Speakman jump to the front and never look back as he led Gary Walton all the way thru green flag laps to the checkers.  Walton was second with Danny Anders third.  Kevin Hunt fourth and RD Miller rounded out the top five.  Walton and Speakman won heat events.

Racing continues next Saturday with VFW Night at the Race and Fan Appreciation night.  Racing begins at 7:00pm with hot laps at 5:45pm.

Late Model Qualifying

97	18.12	18.24
5	19.01	18.75
48	19.16	18.92
17	19.60	19.50
69	19.88	19.97
38	20.59	20.14

HEAT RACES

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ANOTHER DESCHENES IN DASH WINNER’S CIRCLE

ODESSA, MO ( May 17th -- 2008) – Joslin Jewelry night at the races along with the Vo-Tech School car build-off highlighted the evening’s event.  Some I-70 Late Models and Super Trucks were at the Iowa Speedway this weekend so their classes were off on this gorgeous near perfect night of racing.

Super Stock 15 lap action saw Mark Spillman take the top spot at the drop of the green flag with two-time feature winner Rodney Phillips in hot pursuit.  Spillman cruised the feature event leading all laps en route to his first win of the season.  Brad Johnson challenged early but Phillips and Brandon Davis powered by in the waning laps to finish second and third.  Charley Gravelle claimed fourth and Johnson held the final spot in the top five.  Davis was the heat winner.

Dash 20 lap action had Robert Isabell showing the way with Ashley Deschenes in hot pursuit.  Deschenes would take the point on lap two as husband Michael moved to her bumper soon after.  Ashley led Michael on lap 6 as a firey Dave Walker stopped in the pits as his cockpit blazed flames.  Walker would exit without injury.  As action continued Ashley returned to the lead and went on to her first win of the season followed by Michael in second.  Isabell was third spot and Jeremy Roberts was fourth.  Steven Littrell rounded out the top five.  Roberts and Littrell were heat winners

Enduro 12 lap action saw Brett Smith out front as a mad pack of bumble-bees took off in pursuit.  Danny Anders would move to the lead on lap 5 as battles raged 3-wide behind for position.  Steve Bailed to second spot and Mike Payne was running in third as the laps counted down.  Anders would cruise to his second feature win of the season.  Bailey and Payne followed up for top three. Early leader Brett Smith finished fourth and Tommy Speakman rounded out the top five.  Speakman and Ander won the heat events.

High School Vo-Tech Car Build-Off Participants:

Racing continues next Saturday with Memorial weekend racing featuring all classes on the high banks.  Hot laps start at 5:30pm with racing at 7:00pm

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ANOTHER ROOKIE SENSATION TAMES HIGH BANKS

ODESSA, MO ( May 3rd, 2008) – KDKD 95.3 Radio presented the Donnie Joslin Memorial race tonight at the high banks.  Randy Schroeder won the special race sponsored by KDKD FM in the Enduros.

Late Model action at 40 laps tonight saw yet another young gun from Iowa take his first checkered flag on the high banks.  15-year-old Brett Moffitt from Grimes Iowa started tailback and worked his way to third spot by lap 13.  At the drop of the green – Mike Vannoy Jr jumped out front as Moffitt and another young gun Thor Anderson battled behind him.  Lap 3 saw the early yellow fall as Billy Crane, Ron Hartford, Thor Anderson and Moffitt went nearly 4-wide and ended up spinning down the front stretch.  After the restart – Hartford and Vannoy Jr went bumper to bumper  with Moffitt in tow.  At the midpoint – Hartford and Vannoy touched sending them to the rear.  On lap 34 – Moffitt saved a total sideways race car coming out of turn 4 – Moffitt looked to have the race wrapped until a last lap spin caused a green-white-checkered finish.  Moffitt the youngster held off the veteran Raytown Rocket for his first ever win at I-70 Speedway.  Vannoy Jr was third and Caleb Hall was fourth and Elton Rust was fifth spot.  Moffitt and Vannoy Jr were fast qualifiers.

Super Truck action was limited to 15-laps as only four trucks arrived due to several issues this week.  Ron Hartford took the lead and cruised to his second consecutive win in the class.  Randy Price winner of the heat race chased Hartford to the checkered flag.  Damon Clevenger was third spot and Gary Joslin was fourth spot.

Super Stock 15 lap action began as Brad Johnson jumped to the front at the green flag.  Johnson led the first 8 laps until Rodney Phillips made the low pass for the lead.  Phillips would go on to his second consecutive win with Brandon Davis runner-up and Johnson finishing third spot. Shane Dawe and Mark Spillman rounded out the top five.  Davis was the heat race winner.

Dash 15 lap action began as Robert Isabell took the front spot.  Last week’s winner Michael Deschenes drove thru the pack and by lap 5 was in the lead going for his second consecutive victory.  Deschenes would get to the checkers first and Jeremy Roberts would finish runner-up as Isabell held on to third spot.  Ashley Deschenes was fourth and Gene McCaulley was fifth.  Isabell was the heat race winner also.

Enduro 12 lap action has Marty Meyers out front with a gaggle of cars in tow behind him.  Gary Walton, Danny Anders and Brett Smith all battled back and forth for position.  Meyers held the front spot until lap 11 when Tommy Speakman finally got around as Meyers faded back in the pack.  At the checkers Speakman outpaced Anders as they traded finish positions from last week.  Gary Walton was third spot and RD Miller and Wade Sherman rounded out the top five.  Meyers, Speakman and Anders were heat winners.

Racing continues next Saturday with a Mother’s Day Special Event.  All Moms received FREE admission.  Gates open at 5pm – hot lap at 5:30 and racing begins at 7pm.

Late Model Qualifying

13	Brett Moffitt	17.22
5	Mike Vannoy Jr	17.53
97	Ron Hartford	17.56
38	Elton Rust