David Bates goes for his 101st Asphalt Modified win Saturday Night at I-44
Lebanon, Mo / May 1, 2014 –
After an exciting opening night of NASCAR Whelen Short-Track Racing Action, the “High-Banks” of the Lebanon I-44 Speedway is ready for round 2 of the Monster Energy Chase for the Cup.
NASCAR Action will feature the O’Reilly Auto Parts Pro Late Models, the Ground Pounding Budweiser Modifieds, Monster Energy Sportsman, Keyser Manufacturing Road Warriors and the exciting Coca-Cola Chargers. A special appearance by the Pro Baby Grands is slated to join the program Saturday Night.
Last Saturday Night’s season opener found 3 first time ever winners in their respective classes (Kaleb Allison of Mexico-Pro Late Models, Jason Walls of St. James-Chargers, and Paul Jepsen of Rolla-Sportsman) along with winners from past seasons Geoff Ledford of Neosho – Road Warriors and David Bates of Fair Grove – Modifieds. With close competition in all classes, round 2 could find many more new faces in the winner’s circle in the Chase for a NASCAR Championship.
The point standings have several new names at the top of the list as unofficial leaders include 15 year old Kaleb Allison of Mexico, (O’Reilly Parts Late Models), Terry Taylor of Fair Grove, (Budweiser Modifieds), Toby Harden of Ozark, ( Monster Energy Sportsman), Carl Harlow of Exeter, (Keyser Manufacturing Road Warriors), and Jordan Nesbitt of Lebanon (Coca-Cola Chargers). Of the point leaders only Allison won his feature event last week.
David Bates also set a major milestone with the 100th Asphalt Modified feature win of his career.
The Gates will open at 5PM to the public in both the Monster Energy Grandstands and Budweiser “Wild Side” with specials in the Bud Light Party Deck all night. Practice sessions will be in full swing when the gates open and the first green flag will fall at 6:30pm.
Monster Energy Grandstand Adult Admission is only $10 while the Budweiser Wildside is $15 for Adults or get the 6 pack Special as 6 Adults in the same vehicle is only $75 (buy 5 Adults get 1 Free) along with discounts for military, seniors, juniors and kids 10 & under are always FREE.
NASCAR Whelen All-American Series Monster Energy Championship Standings
O’Reilly Auto Parts Pro Late Models
1-Kaleb Allison-Mexico 110
2-Kyle Donahue-Wildwood 108
3-JC Newell-Stoutland 102
4-Austin Fullerton-Chelsea, Okla. 100
4-Brennon Willard-Sleeper 100
6-Jim Reeves-Strafford 92
7-Jimmy Van Zandt-Springfield 89
8-Austin Johnson-Inola, Okla. 87
9-Terry Limberopoulos-Cuba 86
10-Steve Holt-Strafford- 77
Budweiser Modifieds
1-Terry Taylor-Fair Grove 116
2-Richard Lewis-Willard 112
3-David Bates-Fair Grove 108
4-Kevin Hunt-Spring Hill, Kansas 103
5-Chris Johnson-Lebanon 101
6-Mark Riddle-Springfield 99
7-Stephen Counterman-Fair Grove 97
8-Brian Lewis-Willard 90
9-Chris Kerperien-Fort Leonard Wood- 10
10-Tim Swearengin-Springfield 6
Monster Energy Sportsman
1-Toby Harden-Ozark 121
2-Paul Jepsen-Rolla 115
3-JC Newell-Decaturville 112
4-Jake Piel-Webster Grove, Mo.- 96
5-Keith Buckley-Farmington 94
6-Jimmy Fohn-Eldridge 86
Keyser Manufacturing Road Warriors
1-Carl Harlow-Exeter 121
2-Geoff Ledford-Neosho 120
3-Mike Funcannon-Cassville 99
4-Les Mallard-Fair Grove 98
5-Riley Sharp-Fair Grove 93
6-Tony Johnson-Lebanon 85
7-Aaron Wilke-Bridgeton 84
8-Rick Sharp-Fair Grove 82
9-Michael Juergensen-Lebanon 73
Coca-Cola Chargers
1-Jordan Nesbitt-Lebanon 121
2-Jason Walls-St. James 120
3-Laren Buhr-Neosho 117
4-Ben White-Rolla 103
5-John Hunn-Rolla 94
6-Larry Hunter-Laquey 86
7- Japheth Nisbett-Rolla 80
8-Mark Glorfeld-Springfield 79
9-Adam Prine-Springfield 78
10-Jimmy Poindexter-Willard 76
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