FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Dan Robinson
Lucas Oil MLRA PR
racerdan@windstream.net

Larry Phillips Memorial this Saturday, September 18th at Springfield Raceway

Buckner, MO (September 18th, 2010) - The Larry Phillips Memorial takes center stage this Saturday, September 18th at Springfield Raceway as the Lucas Oil MLRA battles the MARS Dirt Car Series Late Models in head to head action at the venerable Springfield, Missouri oval. First Ballot Dirt Late Model Hall of Famer, Larry Phillips is considered by most to be the greatest racer of all time in the Springfield, Missouri area and lays claim to four MLRA Wins in his illustrious career.

With just eight points separating the top 3 drivers in the Lucas Oil MLRA Points Standings, the Springfield race could have serious championship ramifications as the action happens fast and furious at the 1/4 mile Southwest Missouri oval. Oxford, Iowa's Dave Eckrich sits on top of the standings as the driver of the #58 Barry Wright Race Car holds a tiny four point lead over 6-time and defending MLRA Champion Al Purkey out of Coffeyville, Kansas. Purkey pilots a Hatfield powered Larry Shaw Race Car. Republic, Missouri fan favorite Brad Looney holds down the third spot in his GRT as he sits just four points behind Purkey. Omaha Nebraska's Joe Kosiski occupies the fourth spot in his red Ford GT 500 schemed machine. Springfield, Missouri's Terry Phillips, son of Larry the Legend rounds out the Top-5 after recently joining Scott Bloomquist as only the second Dirt Late Model Driver in history to score 100 series wins with the same series and will easily be the fan favorite to capture the win and the unique trophy that bears his father's name this Saturday.

2008 Lucas Oil MLRA Champion John Anderson is sixth in the MLRA points standings in his Greg Junghan owned MasterSbilt with Roush/Yates horsepower under the hood. Henderson, Colorado's Human Highlight Reel, Kelly Boen resides in the seventh position in points after scoring 3 wins in a row recently at McCool Junction, Nebraska and Sedalia, Missouri. Phillip's "Team Custard" Teammate Jeremy Payne is eighth in his Hatfield powered GRT followed by 2010 Rookie of the Year contender Evan Hubert driving the Lucas Cattle Company/Rockstar Energy Drink sponsored MasterSbilt. Massena, Iowa's Chris Speiker rounds out the Top-10 in points. For complete and updated Lucas Oil MLRA points standings please visit www.MLRAracing.com.

Pit gates will open at 3PM with Hot Laps set to start at 6:15 followed by racing at 7:15pm. Grandstand admission will be $20 for Adults, Kids (6-12) are just $5 and race fans 5 and under are Free. Pit passes for the Larry Phillips Memorial will be $35. Support classes on Sept 18th will feature the Budweiser A-Mods, Reliable Chevrolet SportMods, Wheeler Metals Street Stocks and the Legend Cars. For complete event info, please visit www.SpringfieldRaceway.com.


MLRA LATE MODELS
2010 Point Standings after September 4

1 58E Dave Eckrich Oxford, IA 1,104
2 14L Brad Looney Republic, MO 1,100
3 33P Al Purkey Coffeyville, KS 1,096
4 53K Joe Kosiski Omaha, NE 945
5 75P Terry Phillips Springfield, MO 854
6 2J John Anderson Omaha, NE 769
7 74P Jeremy Payne Springfield, MO 754
8 07B Kelly Boen Henderson, CO 754
9 9E Evan Hubert Cross Timbers, MO 739
10 56S Chris Spieker Massena, IA 672
11 29K Bill Koons Omaha, NE 635
12 24G Bryant Goldsmith Corning, IA 590
13 77A Justin Asplin Willow Springs, MO 578
14 7J JD Hubert Cross Timbers, MO 573
15 22V Alan Vaughn Belton, MO 555
16 15T David Turner Adrian, MO 488
17 15B Jason O'Brien Atlantic, IA 448
18 25C Chad Simpson Mt Vernon, IA 438
19 14B Kyle Berck Marquette, NE 432
20 2X Andrew Kosiski Omaha, NE 420
21 99T Eric Turner Hermitage, MO 410
22 21T Travis Dickes Madison, NE 365
23 26JR Corey Zeitner Bellevue, NE 345
24 1W Mike Wiarda Aurora, NE 338
25 92 Delbert Smith Wichita, KS 318
26 25S Chris Smyser Lancaster, MO 313
27 5J Matt Johnson Archie, MO 301
28 1Z Zack Simmons Erie, KS 298
29 6H Al Humphrey Giltner, NE 296
30 50E Denny Eckrich Tiffin, IA 245