Sat. December 20, 2008
Kemper Arena - Kansas City, MO
Twas the Midgets before Christmas
Indoor Race
Because of time constraints, the 1200 cc Lightning Sprint program for Sat had to be altered. In stead of hot laps, heat races, B mains and an A Main, the program was shortened to 2 A Mains. Our 1st A main rolled out to the track shortly after12:00 pm noon. The A mains were run in succession. Because of this last minute alteration, most of our fans missed our Sat part of the program. We apologize that you were not able to watch 2 terrific races.
1st A Main
1st 2a Austin Archdale (1)
2nd 18 John Eaton (5)
3rd 31 Steve Becker (8)
4th d1 Merrill Lamb (9)
5th 45 Kendall Rupard (10)
6th 15x Shane Morgan (13)
7th 4r Kevin Roberts (7)
8th 15 Nick Sutton (6)
9th 61 Matt Doris (16)
10th 11 Duane Marusarz (3)
11th 53 Ian Beveriose (4)
12th 34 Adam Trimble (2)
13th 7s Scott Allen (14)
14th 46 Dusty Murray (11)
15th 111x James Page (12)
4 Beau Heavelow DNS
5x Jim Young DNS
B20 Tom Brown DNS
2nd A Main
1st 12H Dustin Hueston (8)
2nd 22 Kevin Roberts Jr (6)
3rd 37 J R Roberts (2)
4th 5 Barry Lamb (10)
5th 68 Bob Franklin (11)
6th 83g Matt Gilbert (3)
7th 58 Frank Ikerd (4)
8th 9s Kevin Rupard (14)
9th 1x Bobby Layne (12)
10th 2c Chaz Roberts (5)
11th 1 Nick Roberts (9)
12th z8 Zach Moorehead (17)
13th 3z Channing Zieroff (7)
14th 28 Hud Horton (15)
15th 22w Mike Weaver (13)
16th 35 Merril Calvert (1)
17th 26 Greg Fortier (16)
11x James Page DNS
25
Donnie Graves DNS
44 Phil Heavelow DNS
The RACING EXPERIENCE MOLS would like to thank all of the participants AND fans that came to Kemper Arena in KC. We are putting the final touches on our 2009 Schedule. We are also putting together a NATIONAL Event for Sept ’09 at Valley Speedway Grain Valley, MO. Keep watching our website, www.molsracing.com for our new ’09 Schedule and info on “The Racing Experience 1200cc Nationals”.
Friday December 19th, 2008
Kemper Arena - Kansas City, MO
Twas the Midgets before Christmas
Indoor Race
There were 40 cars registered for the 2 day event. It was a fantastic turnout of cars for this first annual race. The 1200 cc Outlaw Lighting Sprints had entries from 8 states. Their were over 300 total cars entered in 5 classes. There was a lot of action on the track. Most entrants agreed that there were some teething problems for this 1st event, but most said they would be back again. The below 20 degree weather for this time of year is uncommon. It is normally between 30 and 40 degrees. Even though the cold weather kept some specatators away there was a pretty good crowd.
Heat 1
1st 92 Jesse Hockett Warsaw, MO
2nd 34 Adam Trimble Pueblo, CO
3rd D1 Merrill Lamb Iola, KS
4th Z8 Zach Moorehead Blue Springs, MO
5th 2a Austin Archdale Brimfield, IL
6th 11x Todd Lehr Arvada, CO
7th 31 Steve Becker Lakewood, CO
8th 22w Mike Weaver Cincinnati, OH
Heat 2
1st 45 Kendall Rupard Grandview, MO
2nd 7s Scott Allen Kansas City, KS
3rd 2c Chaz Gregory Perkin, IL
4th 1x Bobby Layne Kansas City, MO
5th 5x Jim Young Burlington, WI
6th 35 Merril Calvert New Ross, IN
7th 4r Kevin Roberts Greenfield, OH
8th 3z Channing Zierolf Houma, LA
Heat 3
1st 28 Hud Horton Middletown, OH
2nd 46 Dusty Murray KC, MO
3rd 22 Kevin Roberts Jr Greenfield, OH
4th 9s Kevin Ruppard Belton, MO
5th 26 Greg Fortier Racine, WI
6th 15 Nic Sutton Arvada, CO
7th 11 Duane Marusarz KC, MO
8th 58 Frank Ikerd Joplin, MO
Heat 4
1st 37 JR Roberts Washington, OH
2nd 1 Nick Roberts Greenfield, OH
3rd 83g Matt Gilbert Merriam, KS
4th 53 Ian Beveriose Crawford, IN
5th 68 Bob Franklin Baldwin City, KS
6th B20 Tom Brown Wonderlake, IL
61and 4 did not start
Heat 5
1st 44 Phil Heavelow Buckner, MO
2nd 5 Barry Lamb Moran, KS
3rd 7 Scott Wilson Arvada, CO
4th 18 John Eaton Olathe, KS
5th 15x Shane Morgan Creve Coeur, IL
6th 25 Donnie Graves Kearney, MO
111x did not start
1st B
1st 2a Austin Archdale (4)
2nd 22 Kevin Roberts Jr (1)
3rd d1 Merrill Lamb (2)
4th 15x Shane Morgan (7)
5th 11 Duane Marusarz (11)
6th 26 Greg Fortier (6)
7th 111x James Page (13)
8th 53 Ian Beveriose (3)
9th 3z Channing Zieroff (12)
10th 1x Bobby Layne (5)
11th 31 Steve Becker (10)
12th 68 Bob Franklin (9)
13th 35 Merril Calvert (8)
14th 4 Beau Heavelow DNS
2nd B
1st 9s Kevin Rupard (1)
2nd z8 Zach Moorehead (4)
3rd 18 John Eaton (3)
4th 11x Todd Lehr (7)
5th 15 Nic Sutton (8)
6th 22w Mike Weaver (12)
7th 4r Kevin Roberts (10)
8th 61 Matt Doris (11)
9th 5x Jim Young (5)
10th 7 Scott Wilson (2)
11th 58 Frank Ikerd (13)
12th B20 Tom Brown (6)
13th 25 Donnie Graves (9)
Feature
1st 28 Hud Horton (2)
2nd 44 Phil Heavelow (7)
3rd 7s Scott Allen (4)
4th 5 Barry Lamb (9)
5th 15x Shane Morgan (19)
6th 1 Nick Roberts (8)
7th 9s Kevin Rupard (14)
8th 18 John Eaton (18)
9th 11x Todd Lehr (20)
10th 83g Matt Gilbert (12)
11th d1 Merrill Lamb (17)
12th z8 Zach Moorehead (16)
13th 37 J R Roberts (6)
14th 2c Chaz Roberts (10)
15th 46 Dusty Murray (11)
16th 22 Kevin Roberts Jr (15)
17th 34 Adam Trimble (5)
18th 92 Jesse Hockett (3)
19th 2a Austin Archdale (13)
20th 45 Kendall Rupard (1)
The RACING EXPERIENCE MOLS would like to thank all of the participants that came to Kemper Arena in KC. This was an indoor race. ( www.twasthemidgets.com ) Check us out on the web, www.molsracing.com
Sat. October 25, 2008
Heartland Park
Topeka, KS
This was our last race of the season. It was a rainout make up from Aug. We are the companion class with the World of Outlaws. The big 3/8 mile track really lets our cars show their speed. We are running in excess of 100 mph. The Racing Experience MOLS gave away another 10 lap You Race promotion.
Heat 1
1st 18 John Eaton Olathe, KS
2nd 7s Scott Allen KC, KS
3rd 4 Beau Heavelow Independence, MO
4th 74 Tim Brannan McHenry, IL
5th 1 Chris Schofield Raymore, MO
6th 7 Scott Wilson Arvada, CO
7th 19 John Hefferenon Jr Bucyrus, KS
8th 94 Jessica Brannan McHenry, IL
John Eaton jumped into the lead from his front row starting spot with John Heffernon, Scott and Beau giving chase. Beau would take over 2nd with Scott giving chase. Beau and Scott would have a great race for 2nd. After swapping back and forth Scott would take command of 2nd and start trying to run down John Eaton. Scott just didn’t have enough for John. Eaton 1st, Scott 2nd, Beau 3rd and Tim Brannan 4th. # 5 Nick Antonovich and 1d Merrill Lamb did not start.
Heat 2
1st 45 Kendall Rupard Grandview, MO
2nd 2 Austin Archdale Brimfield, IL
3rd 11 Duane Marusarz KC, MO
4th 93 Mark Billings Columbia, MO
5th 83g Matt Gilbert Merriam, MS
6th z8 Zach Moorehead Grain Valley, MO
7th 25 Donnie Graves Kearney, MO
8th 88 Nick Sheridan Fox Lake, IL
Kendall jumped to the point from his outside starting slot. The race for 1st was over. There was a great race for the rest of the positions. Duane, Mark and Austin would battle back and forth for the runner up spot. Austin would finally take command but couldn’t catch the fleet Kendall. Kendall 1st, Austin 2nd, Duane 3rd and Mark 4th. 46 Dusty Murray and 94x Darren Kingston did not start.
Feature
1st 93 Mark Billings (6)
2nd 2 Austin Archdale (10)
3rd 7s Scott Allen (9)
4th 74 Tim Brannan (5)
5th 45 Kevin Rupard (12)
6th 4 Beau Heavelow (7)
7th 11 Duane Marusarz (8)
8th 5 Nick Antonovich Madison, IL
9th 83g Matt Gilbert (4)
10th 1 Chris Schofield (3)
11th 18 John Eaton (11)
12th 25 Donnie Graves (14)
13th 94x Darren Kingston Vandalia, IL
14th 94 Jessica Brannan (15)
15th 7 Scott Wilson (1)
16th z8 Zach Moorehead (2)
17th 19 John Heffernon Jr (13)
18th 46 Dusty Murray Topeka, KS
19th 88 Nick Sheridan Fox Lake IL
A 6 was rolled on the die so the first 6 rows were inverted. Zach coming down for the green from his front row starting spot, stalled and the field had to navigate around him on the front stretch. This allowed Mark and Tim to lead the 1st lap. Mark was able to take over the top spot on the 2nd lap. Tim 2nd with Scott Wilson, Beau and Scott Allen fighting for 3rd. Kendall would make his way up from his 12 start spotting to join in the fun. There was a lot of swapping back and forth of the 2nd thru 5th spots. On the 13th lap, John Heffernon Jr caught a rut that started his car barrel rolling into the outside turn 2 wall cage first. John was taken out of the car on a backboard and transported to the hospital unconscious. As of this writing (12:05 pm), John was in the emergency room trauma center. We will report on John as soon as we have more info. The race was restarted with Mark in the lead, Austin 2nd, Tim 3rd, Scott Wilson 4th, Beau 5th and Scott Allen 6th. There was a lot of good racing throughout the field. Austin would challenge Mark for the lead but Mark always had an answer for him. The race would finish with Mark 1st, Austin 2nd, Scott Allen 3rd, Tim 4th and Kendall 5th.
Our thoughts and prayers are with John and his family tonight.
Update on John Heffernon Jr.
Thank you all for the well wishes and prayers! John is in the CCU at Stormont Vail in Topeka. He has sustained a severe brain injury along with multiple fractures in his arm and a stable spine fracture from the trauma. We are in a wait and see period. Currently he is stable, but we are taking things hour by hour. I will continue to update as conditions change. On behalf of my family and myself, my sincerest thank you for the positive thoughts and prayers!!!
Lenny
The RACING EXPERIENCE MOLS next Race will be Dec 19th and 20th at Kemper Arena in KC. This is an indoor race. (www.twasthemidgets.com) We will once again be giving away a 10 Lap Racing Experience YOU RACE package. Remember “If you’re not PASSING…You’re not RACING!” Check us out on the web, www.molsracing.com www.molsracing.comwww.molsracing.com wwwwww.molsracing.com www.molsracing.com
Bob Douglas
Sat October 11
Valley Speedway
Grain Valley, MO
NON POINTS RACE
This was our last race of the season at Valley. We will be back in ’09. The track was prepared well with moisture and a smooth surface.
We gave away 2 - 10 Lap Racing Experience YOU RACE promotional giveaways. Kristal Brown of Kingsville, MO and Alex Bloomquist of Independence, MO were the happy winners.
Heat 1
1st 68 Bob Franklin Baldwin City, KS
2nd 45 Kendall Rupard Grandview, MO
3rd 7s Scott Allen KC, KS
4th 92 Jim Devore Harrisonville, MO
5th z8 Zach Moorehead Grain Valley, MO
6th 18 John Eaton Olathe, KS
7th 12 Brent Burrows Lewistown, IL
8th 19 Lenny Hefferenon Olathe, KS
Bob jumped into the lead from his front row starting spot. First was already decided. Kendall chased Bob but didn’t have enough to catch him. Jim, Scott and Zach would have a great race for 3rd. Scott would get the 3rd spot with Jim running 4th.
Heat 2
1st 44 Phil Heavelow Buckner, MO
2nd 2 Austin Archdale Brimfield, IL
3rd 4 Beau Heavelow Independence, MO
4th 93 Mark Billings Columbia, MO
5th 20 Will Archdale Peoria Heights, IL
6th 25 Donnie Graves Kearney, MO
7th 83g Matt Gilbert Merriam, MS
8th 1 Chris Schofield Raymore, MO
Phil would take the lead from his 2nd row starting spot in turn 3 and distance himself from the field. Beau would follow him in 2nd. Mark and Matt would have a battle for 3rd. Austin would start his march towards the front. Austin would take 3rd way from Mark and then take over 2nd from beau. Phil would win, Austin 2nd, beau 3rd and Mark 4th.
Feature
1st 2 Austin Archdale (4)
2nd 93 Mark Billings (8)
3rd 68 Bob Franklin (5)
4th 7s Scott Allen (1)
5th 4 Beau Heavelow (2)
6th 45 Kevin Rupard (3)
7th 19 Lenny Heffernon (15)
8th 18 John Eaton (11)
9th z8 Zach Moorehead (9)
10th 1 Chris Schofield (16)
11th 83g Matt Gilbert (14)
12th 25 Donnie Graves (12)
13th 44 Phil Heavelow (6)
14th 20 Will Archdale (10)
15th 92 Jim Devore (7)
16th 12 Brent Burrows (13)
A 3 was rolled so Bob and Phil would start from the 3rd row. Scott and Beau would take off from the front row. Scott would lead the 1st lap, Beau 2nd. The rest of the field was bunched up and fighting for position. Beau would take over 1st with Scott 2nd and Austin 3rd. Austin would get 2nd from Scott and take off for Beau. Phil after clearing traffic is 4th. Jim had worked his way to 5th. Austin would pass Beau for the lead. Phil would get by his son on the next lap and go after Austin. Jim would have a torsion arm fail and would slow on the track bringing out a yellow. Phil and Austin would have a good battle for the lead. Phil would get by Austin in turn 4 and Austin would go back by Phil in turn 1. Phil would take command the next lap coming out of turn 4. Austin would catch a rut in turn 1 and bicycle and that was enough for Phil to gain a 6 car length advantage. Bob and Mark are now moving toward the front. With 4 laps left, Phil would slow on the track with mechanical problems, with Austin taking over the top spot. With Mark and Bob closing, Austin would take the win, Mark 2nd, Bob 3rd, Scott 4th and Beau 5th. Lenny and Chris would have great drives coming from the back row.
Our next race is Saturday October 25th at Heartland Park Topeka. We are the underdcard for the World of Outlaws. This will be our last race of the season. Come out and watch the Racing Experience MOLS cars sling the dirt. The RACING EXPERIENCE MOLS will once again be giving away a 10 Lap Racing Experience YOU RACE package. Remember “If you’re not PASSING…You’re not RACING!”
Bob Douglas
Sat October 4
Valley Speedway
Grain Valley, MO
NON POINTS RACE
Heat 1
92 - Jim Devore
68 - Bob Franklin
25 - Donnie Graves
z8 - Zach Morehead
83 - Matt Gilbert
18 - Chad Gillihan
Heat 2
93 - Mark Billings
7s - Scott Allen
5 - Nick Antonovich
12 - Brent Burrows
45 - Kendall Rupard
1 - Chris Schofield
Main
12 - Brent Burrows (8)
92 - Jim Devore (3)
5 - Nick Antonovich (6)
45 - Kendall Rupard (10)
68 - Bob Franklin (1)
Z8 - Zach Morehead (7)
93 - Mark Billings (4)
1 - Chris Schofield (12)
83 - Matt Gilbert (9)
18 - Chad Gillihan (11)
25 - Donnie Graves (5)
7 - Scott Allen (2)
Sat September 20
Valley Speedway
Grain Valley, MO
Heat 1
1. 18 John Eaton Olathe, KS
2. 93 Mark Billings Columbia, MO
3. 4 Beau Heavelow Indep. MO
4. 5 Nick Antonovich Madison, IL
5. 11 Duane Marusarz KC MO
6. 83g Matt Gilbert Merriam, KS
7. 25 Donnie Graves Kearney, MO
Heat 2
1. 92 Jim Devore Harrisonville, MO
2. 45 Kendall Rupard Grandview, MO
3. 7s Scott Allen KC KS
4. 15 Merril Lamb Iola, KS
5. 1 Chris Schofield Raymore, MO
6. 19 John Heffernon Stillwell, KS
7. 68 Bob Franklin Baldwin, KS
Feature
1. 92 Jim Devore
2. 7s Scott Allen
3. 93 Mark Billings
4. 18 John Eaton
5. z8 Zach Morehea
6. 25 Donnie Graves
7. 4 Beau Heavelow
8. 11 Duane Marusarz
9. 83g Matt Gilbert
10. 1 Chris Schofield
11. 19 John Heffernon
12 5 Nick Antonovich
13. 45 Kendall Rupard
14, 15 Merril Lamb
15. 68 Bob Franklin
Sat August 30
Valley Speedway
Grain Valley, MO
We had a great night of racing at Valley Speedway. We were one of five classes that included the Dwarf Mod Lites, 600cc Open Micro Sprints (Sweet Springs Multi Class and the Dirt Demons. The track seemed to hold moisture and stay fast all night.
We drew a ticket for the driving experience but nobody came forward to claim the 10 Lap Racing Experience YOU RACE promotional giveaway. You race a Sprint Cup Car at Kansas Speedway against other drivers. No pace car to get in the way. This is a $ 395.00 value to the recipient. We give 1 of these away at every one of our races at the various tracks we run.
Heat 1
1st 44 Phil Heavelow Buckner, MO
2nd 58 Frank Ikerd Joplin, MO
3rd 83g Matt Gilbert Merriam, KS
4th 11 Duane Marusarz KC, MO
5th 40 Dave Parker Warsaw, MO
6th 18 John Eaton Olathe, KS
7th 1 Chris Schofield Raymore, MO
Even though Phil started last, he took command of the race on the first lap with nobody challenging him for the lead. Phil was in his own world as he almost started lapping the other drivers by the end of the 8 lap race. Frank, Matt, Duane and Dave fought amongst themselves for second through fifth position until the checkered flag fell, leaving Frank 2nd, Matt 3rd, Duane 4th and Dave 5th. Even though Phil does not race much with us he still has what it takes to win the race.
Heat 2
1st 7s Scott Allen KC, KS
2nd z8 Zach Moorehead Grain Valley, MO Rookie
3rd 4 Beau Heavelow Independence, MO
4th 45 Kendall Rupard Grandview, MO
5th 22 Jewell Craven Polo, MO
6th 25 Donnie Graves Kearney, MO
7th 9 Joe Lackner Minneapolis, Mn (did not start)
This was this first night for Jewel to move up from a rookie status to a regular driver. He started on the pole and held second until after the first lap behind Kendall. Shortly after that Scott and Zach took over first and second, followed by Beau, Kendall and Jewell. This is the way the race stayed for all of the remaining laps. They all stayed pretty much together the whole race.
Feature
1st 7s Scott Allen
2nd 4Beau Heavelow
3rd 11Duane Marusarz
4th 83g Matt Gilbert
5th 58 Frank Ikerd
6th 45Kendall Rupard
7th 25Donnie Graves
8th 18John Eaton
9th 1 Chris Schofield
10th 40Dave Parker
11th 9Joe Lackner
12th z8Zach Morehead
13th 22Jewell Craven
The first 3 rows were inverted with the roll of the die. Duane would jump to the lead with Beau right on his bumper. The rest of the field was running 2 and 3 abreast. Scott would quickly catch and pass both of them for the lead. Part way through the race Zach hit a rut in the track and went up and over a few times and ending up on top of Jewell. Both drivers were ok, but were out of the race. After the restart Scott retained the lead for the rest of race, winning his second feature in a row with Beau and Duane behind him. Congratulations again Scott on a great performance.
Our next race is Saturday September 13th at Heartland Park in Topeka, KS with the World of Outlaws. Come out and watch the Racing Experience MOLS cars squirt dirt. The RACING EXPERIENCE MOLS will once again be giving away another 10 Lap Racing Experience YOU RACE package. This prize gives the winner the opportunity to race a Sprint Cup Car at Kansas Speedway at racing speeds against other drivers. Remember
“If you’re not PASSING…You’re not RACING!”
Mike Oskvig www.molsracing.com
Sun. Aug 24, 2008
Heartland Park
Topeka, KS
This was the Chris Murray Memorial. We want to thank all of the drivers and fans for coming out to Topeka on a Sunday evening for the event. We would also like to thank Paul Cartwright for having us. We want to give a special thanks to the Murray’s for the extra effort they put into this event. Also a special thanks to the people that gave up donations to the race. Even though very few of us left in the group knew Chris, all of our hearts and prayers go out to his family. The track had some good moisture and it was racey. We were part of Heartland Park’s regular Sunday night racing.
Steve Goodson of Topeka, KS won the 10 Lap Racing Experience YOU RACE promotional giveaway. You race a Sprint Cup Car at Kansas Speedway against other drivers. No pace car to get in the way. This is a $ 395.00 value to the recipient. We give 1 of these at every one of our races at the various tracks we run.
Heat 1
1st 93 Mark Billings Columbia, MO
2nd 18 John Eaton Olathe, KS
3rd 83g Matt Gilbert Merriam, KS
4th 1 Chris Schofield Raymore, MO
5th 7s Scott Allen KC, KS
6th 4 Beau Heavelow Independence, MO
7th 45 Kendall Rupard Grandview, MO
John took command on the first lap with Matt challenging for the lead. Chris and Mark would also chase the leader. Matt would give a good fight for the top spot but on lap 3 Mark would take over 2nd and start his battle with John. Mark finally caught John and took the lead on lap 6. The rest of the field all stayed pretty close together giving the fans an exciting race.
Heat 2
1st 46 Dusty Murray Topeka, KS
2nd 25 Donnie Graves Kearney, MO
3rd z8 Zach Moorehead Grain Valley, MO Rookie
4th 22 Jewell Craven Polo, MO
5th 11 Duane Marusarz KC, MO
6th 5 Nick Antonovich Madison, IL (did not start)
Dusty jumped into the lead at the opening flag; followed by Donnie, Zach and Jewell. This is the way the race stayed for all of the remaining laps. They all stayed pretty much together the whole race.
Feature
1st 7s Scott Allen
2nd 4 Beau Heavelow
3rd 1 Chris Schofield
4th 25 Donnie Graves
5th z8 Zach Moorehead
6th 93 Mark Billings
7th 83g Matt Gilbert
8th 5 Nick Antonovich
9th 18 John Eaton
10th 45 Kendall Rupard
11th 22 Jewell Craven
12th 46 Dusty Murray
13th 11 Duane Marusarz
The first 4 rows were inverted with the roll of the die. Zach would jump to the lead with Matt, Donnie, and Dusty right on his bumper. The rest of the field was running 3 and 4 abreast. Zach would start to run away from the field until lap 5 when turn 3 got the best of him and he spun out. On the restart Scott was now in the lead with Dusty on his tail. They would go back and forth for the lead until turn 2; both of them together with Dusty going over and ending up on his side. Dusty’s car had some damage and could not finish the race. On the next restart Scott pulled away from the field by at least a half a strait away. He lead was shortened only a little bit by Beau who ended up second. Zach made a nice recovery ending up 5Th for the night. There was a lot of good racing farther back in the field with many positions changing places. This is Scott Allen’s first win of the season. Congratulations Scott on this great accomplishment!
Our next race is Saturday August 30th at Valley Speedway in Grain Valley, MO. Come out and watch the Racing Experience MOLS cars squirt dirt. The RACING EXPERIENCE MOLS will once again be giving away another 10 Lap Racing Experience YOU RACE package. This prize gives the winner the opportunity to race a Sprint Cup Car at Kansas Speedway at racing speeds against other drivers. Remember “If you’re not PASSING…You’re not RACING!”
Mike Oskvig www.molsracing.com
Sat. Aug 2, 2008
I-70 Dirt Track
Odessa, MO
We had our last race at I-70 for this season. This was again without the wings. The track had some good moisture and it was racey. The I-70 Extreme Sprint Cars joined us for a good nite of dirt track racing.
Carrie Moore of Edgerton, KS won the 10 Lap Racing Experience YOU RACE promotional giveaway. You race a Sprint Cup Car at Kansas Speedway against other drivers. No pace car to get in the way. This is a $ 395.00 value to the recipient. We give 1 of these at every one of our races at the various tracks we run.
Heat 1
1st 11 Duane Marusarz KC, MO
2nd 7s Scott Allen KC, KS
3rd 45 Kendall Rupard Grandview, MO
4th 5 Nick Antonovich Madison, IL
5th 9t Kevin Thomas St. Louis, MO Rookie
6th 1 Chris Schofield Raymore, MO
Scott took command on the first lap with Kendall challenging for the lead. Chris and Duane would also chase the leader. Kendall would give a good fight for the top spot but on lap 4 Duane would take over 2nd and start his battle with Scott. Nick would take the 4th spot from Chris as he was starting to fade. Scott and Duane would have a great battle for the lead with Duane getting Scott at the finish line by a wheel width. Duane 1st, Scott 2nd, Kendall 3rd and Nick 4th.
Heat 2
1st z8 Zach Moorehead Grain Valley, MO Rookie
2nd 4 Beau Heavelow Independence, MO
3rd 25 Donnie Graves Kearney, MO
4th 68 Bob Franklin Baldwin, KS
5th 22 Jewell Craven Polo, MO Rookie
6th 19 Lenny Heffernon Olathe, KS
Zach jumped into the lead at the opening flag; followed by Lenny, Donnie and Beau. These three would have a good battle for the runner up spot for next several laps. Lenny made contact and ended up dropping out. Beau would pick off Donnie and start his run to get to Zac. The pair would have a good battle for the top spot but Zac had a good groove on top and would take his 1st win; Beau 2nd, Donnie 3rd and Bob 4th in his first race out this season.
Feature
1st 11 Duane Marusarz
2nd 4 Beau Heavelow
3rd 7s Scott Allen
4th 19 Lenny Heffernon
5th z8 Zach Moorehead
6th 45 Kendall Rupard
7th 25 Donnie Graves
8th 1 Chris Schofield
9th 22 Jewell Craven
10th 9t Kevin Thomas
11th 5 Nick Antonovich
12th 68 Bob Franklin
The first 3 rows were inverted with the roll of the die. Kendall would jump to the lead with Scott, Beau and Duane right on his bumper. The rest of the field was running 3 and 4 abreast. Scott would get past Kendall with Beau and Duane making their move as well. Duane and Beau would get by Scott as he slipped high in turn 4. Duane and Beau would then fight for the top spot. Kevin would make contact with Nick and the yellow would come out with the # 5 going to the pits on the hook. Kevin would continue at the back. The restart would see Duane and Beau continue the fight for the top spot. Lenny was slowly crawling toward the front picking off one car after another. Kendall and Donnie were starting to fade. Duane would hold the top spot to the checker for his 1st feature win. Beau 2nd, Scott 3rd, Lenny 4th and Zac 5th.
Our next race is Sunday August 24th at Heartland Park Topeka in Topeka, KS. This is the Annual Chris Murray Memorial. Come out and watch the Racing Experience MOLS cars squirt dirt. The RACING EXPERIENCE MOLS will once again be giving away another 10 Lap Racing Experience YOU RACE package. This prize gives the winner the opportunity to race a Sprint Cup Car at Kansas Speedway at racing speeds against other drivers. Remember “If you’re not PASSING…You’re not RACING!”
Bob Douglas www.molsracing.com
Sat. July 19, 2008
Adrian Speedway
Adrian, MO
The weather was beautiful and a good field of cars treated the fans to some great side by side racing. If you have never ventured to the Adrian Speedway, it is just a short drive from the metropolitan KC area. This small 1/4 mile has some great late model, modified, and street stock racing. Glen Portzen always has the facilities well maintained and the track is always smooth and racey. The food is good and very reasonably priced. This size track is perfect for our cars.
We had our 6th 10 Lap Racing Experience YOU RACE promotional giveaway and Nancy Gillihan of Belton, MO was the winner.
Heat 1
1st 4 Beau Heavelow Independence, MO
2nd 40 Dave Parker Warsaw, MO
3rd 83g Matt Gilbert Merriam, KS
4th 9s Chris Schofield Raymore, MO
5th 22 Jewell Craven Polo, MO
6th 7s Scott Allen KC, KS
7th 46 Dusty Murray Topeka, KS
Dave and Matt battled for the lead for the first 2 laps until Dave took command. He led until the next to last lap, when Beau finally was able to make his way by him to take the lead. Beau takes the win, Dave 2nd and Matt 3rd. Dusty had the front end break and Scott had his newly renovated car out but had oil line problems.
Heat 2
1st 58 Frank Ikerd Joplin, MO
2nd 18 John Eaton Olathe, KS
3rd z8 Zach Morehead Grain Valley, MO Rookie
4th 93 Mark Billings Columbia, MO
5th 11 Duane Marusarz KC, MO
6th 45 Kevin Rupard Belton, MO
As in the last race here, Frank jumped into the lead and was never threatened. Zack, John, and Matt had a great race for the runner up spot. Frank took 1st, John 2nd and Matt 3rd.
Feature
1st 4 Beau Heavelow
2nd 11 Duane Marusarz
3rd z8 Zach Morehead
4th 40 Dave Parker
5th 93 Mark Billings
6th 83g Matt Gilbert
7th 9s Chris Schofield
8th 45 Kevin Rupard
9th 46 Dusty Murray
10th 58 Frank Ikerd
11th 18 John Eaton
12th 22 Jewell Craven
7s Scott Allen did not start due to a blown oil line.
Kevin jumped into the lead from his front row starting spot. Duane and Matt would follow him battling for 2nd. The rest of the field looked like rush hour in Chicago. Kevin would lead the first 3 rounds with Duane in 2nd and rookie Zach giving Duane a battle. The dry slick track was giving some of the driver’s problems. Duane would take the lead on the 4th lap, with Kevin and Zach battling for 2nd. Beau and Dave were slowly making their way towards the front. Duane would lead with Zack settling into 2nd. With 5 laps remaining, Zach would go high in turn 4 and Beau would get by him for the 2nd spot. With 3 laps remaining, Beau would get a run off turn 4 and pass Duane at the flag. Frank would spin in turn 2. The restart put Beau back behind Duane. It would be a green white checker. Beau would get another run off 4 with the white flag showing. Duane would battle back but Beau would take the win, Duane 2nd, Zack 3rd, Dave 4th, and rookie Mark 5th.
Our next race is Saturday July 26th at Valley Speedway in Grain Valley, MO. This is an open wheel race nite with the MSCA 305’s and the Legends Cars. Come out and watch The Racing Experience MOLS cars run side by side squirtin dirt. We will be adding some more races to our schedule at Valley Speedway, please check our website next week for an updated schedule.
The RACING EXPERIENCE MOLS will once again be giving away a 10 Lap Racing Experience YOU RACE package. This prize gives the winner the opportunity to race a Sprint Cup Car at Kansas Speedway at racing speeds against other drivers. Remember “If you’re not PASSING…You’re not RACING!”
Bob Douglas www.molsracing.com
Sat. June 21, 2008
Adrian Speedway
Adrian, MO
The Portzen’s Adrian Speedway is one of best kept dirt short track secrets in this area. Glen makes sure the track has a good racey surface and they do a great job of welcoming the racers and fans. The weather was beautiful and a good field of cars treated the fans to some great side by side racing. We had our 5th 10 Lap Racing Experience YOU RACE promotional giveaway. Tim Long of Harrisonville, MO was the winner.
Heat 1
1st 40 Dave Parker Warsaw, MO
2nd 11 Duane Marusarz KC, MO
3rd 9s Chris Schofield Raymore, MO
Dave would take the point from his front row spot with Duane and Chris pushing him for the lead. Dave would fight off consistent challenges from Duane for the entire 8 laps and hold on for the win. Duane 2nd and Chris 3rd.
83g Matt Gilbert of Merriam, KS did not start because of an oil line problem.
Heat 2
1st 58 Frank Ikerd Joplin, MO
2nd 4 Beau Heavelow Independence, MO
3rd z8 Zach Morehead Grain Valley, MO Rookie
4th 18 John Eaton Olathe, KS
5th 7s Scott Allen KC, KS
Frank jumped into the lead from his front row starting position with Zach and John challenging. Beau would get past Zach and John and take off after Frank. Beau would challenge Frank for the top spot in the final laps, but Frank was just too strong. Frank 1st, Beau 2nd and Zach 3rd.
Feature
1st 4 Beau Heavelow
2nd 11 Duane Marusarz
3rd z8 Zach Morehead
4th 18 John Eaton
5th 40 Dave Parker
6th 58 Frank Ikerd
7th 9s Chris Schofield
8th 7s Scott Allen
Chris, John and Duane would have a great race for the lead on lap one. Duane would take control and lead the 2nd lap and would start to distance himself from the field. There was a lot of racing in the rest of the pack. Beau and Frank were slowly making their way to the front. Zach would settle into 2nd with Beau starting to challenge. Beau would finally clear Zach and take off after Duane. The track was starting getting dry slick and traction hard to come by. Frank would finally make his way to 4th behind Zach. They would have a great side by side race for 3rd with Frank finally clearing him and taking off after Beau. On lap 9, Frank would spin in turn 4 bringing out the yellow and tightening the field. Frank goes to the back. The restart saw Duane once again start to pull away and Frank would start his march back to the front. Beau was able to find that little bit of moisture on the bottom in turn 4 that he was able to use to launch him toward the point. On lap 14, Duane would miss his line in turns 3 and 4 and give Beau the chance he needed. Beau would take the lead. Even though Duane pushed back for the lead, Beau would hold on till the checker. Duane would have to wait till another race for his 1st feature win. Zach would take 3rd, John 4th and Dave 5th.
83g Matt Gilbert blew another oil line off during warm up for the feature and did not start.
Our next race is Saturday June 28th at Valley Speedway in Grain Valley, MO. Come out and watch the Racing Experience MOLS cars run side by side. The RACING EXPERIENCE MOLS will once again be giving away a 10 Lap Racing Experience YOU RACE package. This prize gives the winner the opportunity to race a Sprint Cup Car at Kansas Speedway at racing speeds against other drivers. Remember “If you’re not PASSING…You’re not RACING!”
Bob Douglas www.molsracing.com
Sat. June 7, 2008
I-70 Dirt Track
Odessa, MO
WOW If you missed this race you missed a good one. The track did dry out because of the wind and sun but it still had a racy surface. There was a lot of side by side racing for every position. We had our 4th 10 Lap Racing Experience YOU RACE promotional giveaway. Jason Snider of Independence, MO was the winner.
Heat 1
1st 58 Frank Ikerd Joplin, MO
2nd 4 Beau Heavelow Independence, MO
3rd 93 Mark Billings Columbia, MO Rookie
4th 11 Duane Marusarz KC, MO
5th 19 John Heffernon Stillwell, KS
6th 18 John Eaton Olathe, KS
7th 22 Jewell Craven Polo, MO Rookie
Frank jumped into the lead from his front row starting position with Mark and Duane on his bumper. Beau had to make his way from the rear of the starting field. Frank would distance himself from the field. As Mark and Duane battled for 2nd, Beau would slip underneath of them and take the spot. He would take off after Frank, but Frank would not give up the point. Frank 1st, Beau 2nd and Mark 3rd.
Heat 2
1st 15 Merrill Lamb Iola, KS
2nd 83g Matt Gilbert Merriam, KS Rookie
3rd z8 Zach Morehead Grain Valley, MO Rookie
4th 7s Scott Allen KC, KS
5th 9s Chris Schofield Raymore, MO
6th 45 Kendall Rupard Grandview, MO
7th 9t Kevin Thomas St. Louis, MO Rookie
Matt would take the first lap with Zack, Chris and Merrill giving chase. Zack and Merrill would have a great battle for 2nd for most of the race. Matt would maintain his lead. Merrill finally took the 2nd spot and set out after Matt. He would catch Matt and get by him on the last lap. Merrill 1st, Matt 2nd and Zach 3rd.
Feature
1st 4 Beau Heavelow
2nd 11 Duane Marusarz
3rd 7s Scott Allen
4th 58 Frank Ikerd
5th 19 John Heffernon
6th 18 John Eaton
7th z8 Zach Morehead
8th 22 Jewell Craven
9th 9t Kevin Thomas
10th 93 Mark Billings
11th 15 Merrill Lamb
12th 45 Kendall Rupard
13th 9s Chris Schofield
14th 83g Matt Gilbert
Scott and Duane would have a drag race for the first lap with Scott coming out on top. The battle was on with the rest of the top 5 spots. Scott would maintain the lead with Mark, Frank, Beau and Merrill swapping positions. Mark would finally maintain the 2nd spot and battle with Scott for 1st. Again the 3rd thru 5th positions saw a lot of side by side racing and swapping positions. Mark would get by Scott with Beau starting his battle with Scott for 2nd. Merrill would add to the group up front also battling for the 2nd position. Mark and Beau would have a fierce battle for the top spot. Beau would get by Mark with Mark taking the lead right back. On the white flag lap turn 1, Beau would bobble and Merrill would gain 2nd. In turn 3, Merrill would get into Mark flipping both cars. Both cars would sustain heavy damage. Mark’s 1st win would have wait a little longer. On the green white checker restart, Beau would have the upper hand. Duane would have a challenge from Scott for 2nd but would take hold on for the position.. Beau 1st, Duane 2nd, Scott 3rd, Frank 4th, and John Heffernon 5th.
Our next race is Saturday June 22nd at Adrian Speedway in Adrian, MO. Come out and watch the Racing Experience MOLS cars run side by side. The RACING EXPERIENCE MOLS will once again be giving away a 10 Lap Racing Experience YOU RACE package. This prize gives the winner the opportunity to race a Sprint Cup Car at Kansas Speedway at racing speeds against other drivers. Remember “If you’re not PASSING…You’re not RACING!”
Bob Douglas www.molsracing.com
Sun. May 25, 2008
I-70 Dirt Track
Odessa, MO
This was our first race of several at I-70 Dirt Track. The track was playing a waiting game on the projected rain storms so didn't have as much moisture in it as usual, but the track was smooth.
We joined the SMRS Midgets and the I-70 Non Wing Extreme Sprints for a nite of open wheel racing.
We had our 3rd 10 Lap Racing Experience YOU RACE promotional giveaway. Chad Gillihan of Belton, MO was the winner.
Heat 1
1st 40 Dave Parker Warsaw, MO
2nd 15 Merrill Lamb Iola, KS
3rd 9s Chris Schofield Raymore, MO
4th 93 Mark Billings Columbia, MO Rookie
5th 58 Frank Ikerd Joplin, MO
6th z8 Zach Morehead Grain Valley, MO Rookie
7th 22 Jewell Craven Polo, MO
Frank, Dave and Merrill decided they would be ones where the winner would come from. Dave and Frank were almost in a dead heat for the first lap with Merrill trying to get under them. Dave would get buy Frank with Merrill following. Merrill would give chase but the Jayhawk Millwright sponsored Doemelt/Suzuki of Dave’s would take the win. Merrill would finish 2nd and Chris and Mark would have a great battle for third with Chris getting that spot at the finish.
Heat 2
1st 4 Beau Heavelow Independence, MO
2nd 11 Duane Marusarz KC, MO
3rd 45 Kevin Rupard Belton, MO
4th 46 Dusty Murray Topeka, KS
5th 07 Scott Allen KC, KS
6th 83g Matt Gilbert Merriam, KS Rookie
Beau would jump to the lead from his front row starting spot with Kevin and Duane chasing him. Duane would have a great race with Kevin but neither had anything for the Jayhawk Millwright sponsored Canaday/Yamaha for this race. Beau 1st, Duane 2nd and Kevin 3rd.
Feature
1st 15 Merrill Lamb
2nd 46 Dusty Murray
3rd 4 Beau Heavelow
4th 11 Duane Marusarz
5th 9s Chris Schofield
6th 58 Frank Ikerd
7th 93 Mark Billings
8th 40 Dave Parker
9th z8 Zach Morehead
10th 07 Scott Allen
11th 22 Jewell Craven
12th 45 Kevin Rupard
83g Matt Gilbert did not start.
The top 6 rows were inverted. Frank started from the pole and would take the point with Chris and Dusty on his bumper. The rest of the cars were all in a pack with a lot of side by side racing. Frank would gain a 6 car length margin and appeared to be headed for his first feature win. Beau and Duane would be slowly making their way towards the front. Frank would lead the first 8 laps, with Dusty and Merrill giving chase. Merrill would finally get buy Dusty and start working on Frank for the top spot. Frank is now starting to fade and Merrill takes the lead with Dusty right behind. Kevin would get off the track and upside down in turn one trying to avoid a spinning Zach. The restart would see Merrill jump to a 3 car length advantage with Dusty and Beau fighting for the runner up spot. Merrill would not be denied tonite bringing home the Dan Dan The Sonic Man sponsored Canaday/Suzuki in 1st, Dusty 2nd, Beau 3rd, Duane 4th, and Chris 5th.
Our next race is Saturday May 31st at Valley Speedway in Grain Valley, MO. Come out and watch the Racing Experience MOLS cars squirt dirt. The RACING EXPERIENCE MOLS will once again be giving away a 10 Lap Driving Experience YOU DRIVE package. This prize gives the winner the opportunity to race a Sprint Cup Car at Kansas Speedway at racing speeds against other drivers. Remember “If you’re not PASSING…You’re not RACING!”
Bob Douglas www.molsracing.com
Fri. May 16, 2008
Valley Speedway
Grain Valley, MO
Because of numerous rainouts, this was Valley Speedway’s opening nite for the season. This was also Dennis Shrout’s (the new owner) first nite as a circle track owner/promoter. The track was smooth and was ready for us, the Midgets and the B Mods.
We had our 2nd 10 Lap Racing Experience YOU RACE promotional giveaway. Charles Brown of Platte City, MO was the winner.
Heat 1
1st 92 Jim Devore Harrisonville, MO
2nd 4 Beau Heavelow Independence, MO
3rd 93 Mark Billings Columbia, MO Rookie
4th 9s Chris Schofield Raymore, MO
5th 83g Matt Gilbert Merriam, MS Rookie
6th 11 Duane Marusarz KC, MO
Kevin Rupard and Chris Murray did not start.
Beau jumped into the lead from his 2nd row starting spot; with Chris, Duane and Jim giving chase. Jim would finally clear Chris as Duane came to a stop. On the restart, Beau and Jim would battle for the point. Jim would finally get by Beau on an outside pass and win his first race of the season. Beau was 2nd with Mark 3rd.
Heat 2
1st 44 Phil Heavelow Buckner, MO
2nd 15 Merrill Lamb Iola, KS
3rd z8 Zach Moorehead Grain Valley, MO Rookie
4th 18 John Eaton Olathe, KS
5th 25 Donnie Graves Kearney, MO
Frank Ikerd and Dave Parker did not start.
Merrill jumped to the point and would lead the first lap with Phil giving chase. Merrill and Phil would have a great battle for the top spot. Phil would get by Merrill on lap 4. Phil would go on to win, Merrill 2nd and Zach 3rd.
Feature
1st 44 Phil Heavelow
2nd 4 Beau Heavelow
3rd 92 Jim Devore
4th 15 Merrill Lamb
5th 46 Dusty Murray
6th 11 Duane Marusarz
7th z8 Zach Morehead
8th 9s Chris Schofield
9th 83g Matt Gilbert
10th 93 Mark Billings
11th 18 John Eaton
12th 25 Donnie Graves
40 Dave Parker, 45 Kevin Rupard, and 58 Frank Ikerd did not start.
The top 3 rows were inverted. Beau and Merrill would have a great battle for 1st with Phil and Jim right on their bumpers having their own battle. The rest of the field were jockeying for position to move to the front. Donnie would lose power and come to a stop. The restart saw Beau pull away from the field. Phil would get by Jim and then battle with Merrill. Phil would finally clear Merrill and take off after his son. Dusty and Duane started near the back and they now are coming forward. Phil would finally get by Beau and the race for first was over. Merrill and Jim caught Beau and the 3 would have a great race. Beau would hold off their challenges. Phil would take the win, Beau 2nd, Jim 3rd, Merrill 4th and Dusty 5th.
Our next race is Sunday May 25th at I-70 Speedway without wings. Come out and watch the Racing Experience MOLS cars sling the dirt. The RACING EXPERIENCE MOLS will once again be giving away a 10 Lap Driving Experience YOU DRIVE package.
Remember “If you’re not PASSING…You’re not RACING!”
Bob Douglas
Sat. May 3, 2008
Nevada Speedway
Nevada, MO
This was our first and only appearance at Nevada Speedway for this season. The track was smooth and racey. They had a big field of cars in all 5 classes. Once again we were pitted right next to the grandstand. They open our pit gate at intermission and the spectators come in and visit, get autographs signed, and set in the race cars. We also had our first 10 Lap Racing Experience YOU RACE promotional giveaway. John Baglin of Fulton, KS was the winner.
Heat 1
1st 25 Donnie Graves Kearney, MO
2nd 4 Beau Heavelow Independence, MO
3rd 9s Chris Schofield Raymore, MO
4th 93 Mark Billings Columbia, MO Rookie
5th 45 Kevin Rupard Belton, MO
A mad scramble into the first turn resulted with Beau taking the point. Donnie cleared Chris for second as Kevin dropped back with a misfire in his engine. Mark is new and trying to get a handle on this winged car. A great race for first had the fans on their feet. Donnie finally made a high side pass of Beau with 2 laps to go. Donnie took the win, Beau 2nd and Chris 3rd.
Heat 2
1st 40 Dave Parker Warsaw, MO
2nd 11 Duane Marusarz KC, MO
3rd 15 Merril Lamb Iola, KS
4th Z8 Zach Morehead Grain Valley, MO Rookie
5th 83g Matt Gilbert Merriam, MS Rookie
6th 58 Frank Ikerd Joplin, MO
Dave jumped into the lead with Duane giving chase and Merril on Duane’s bumper. Frank pulled a chain into and Zack and Matt asking themselves “what had they gotten into”. Dave had them covered, Duane and Merril had a good battle for 2nd with Duane prevailing and Merrill 3rd.
Feature
1st 15 Merril Lamb
2nd 11 Duane Marusarz
3rd 4 Beau Heavelow
4th 93 Mark Billings
5th 9S Chris Schofield
6th 25 Donnie Graves
7th z8 Zach Morehead
8th 83g Matt Gilbert
9th 40 Dave Parker
10th 45 Kevin Rupard
Frank Ikerd did not start because of chain problems.
The top 4 rows were inverted. Merril jumped into the lead and he had them covered for this nite. Beau and Kevin got together on the 5th lap with Kevin getting upside down. Dave would stop on the front stretch with a dead engine. On the restart, Merril was 1st, Duane 2nd and Beau 3rd. Duane and Beau will have a good battle for the runner up spot, and Merril was starting to distance himself from the field. Donnie and Chris were battling for 4th. Mark was starting to work his way towards the front from his last row starting spot. All the rookies were doing a great job of getting accustomed to the speeds. Donnie developed a miss and would drop back. Zach would spin and restart at the back. This would bunch the field back up. On the restart it was a replay of the first restart. Merrill had them covered, and Duane and Beau would battle for 2nd. Mark would work his way up to 4th. Merril would go on to win the opening nite for the Racing Experience MOLS. Duane 2nd, Beau 3rd, Mark 4th and Chris 5th.
These rookies will be contending for wins before this season is over. They all have good cars. Mark and Matt have come from Shifter Karts. Zach doesn’t have any racing experience but seems to be picking it up quickly.
Our next race is Saturday May 10th at I-70 Speedway without wings. Come out and watch the Racing Experience MOLS cars challenge the dirt. The RACING EXPERIENCE MOLS will once again be giving away a 10 Lap Driving Experience YOU DRIVE package.
Remember “If you’re not PASSING…You’re not RACING!”
Bob Douglas
