Springfield Raceway
November 17, 2012
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Beard scores $2,500 Turkey Classic victory at Springfield Raceway



by Ronnie Williams
SPRINGFIELD, MO (November 17) - With alot of talk about spoilers, Springfield Raceway put the option to last years winner to either run with the rear spoiler or not - Jack Sullivan said take them off. The track offered another 500 to win making the feature worth 2500.

Justin Wells and Kyle Beard of Truman, Ark brought the field to the green as Wells took early control as Beard, MARS Champion Jesse Stovall, Philips and Sullivan followed . Stovall grabbed second and began his forward march as the pack was tight. A lap 6 caution saw Wells lead to a single car over Stovall. On the restart, Beard-the youngster known as the Silent Assassin moved around Stovall for second and began to run down Wells. On lap 15, Leader Wells jumped the top cushion in turn 3 but kept going and Beard took the top spot.Caution flew 1 lap later as a lapped car spun. With Beard up front, Stovall stopped to ask his car be checked by the official which is not allowed.When asked to go tailback, Stovall refused and went to the pits ending his night. Beard would find Phillips and Sullivan on his bumper as Phillips picked the high groove. Beard had 2 of the best around chasing him as Sullivan and TP went side by side. Beard began to pull away and on lap 23, Phillips got away from Sullivan and gave chase as Wells was moving on Action Jack. Beard would fend off Phillips for the win to become the 4th different LM Turkey winner. Bryon Allison won the $500 product certificate from Wehrs Machine by advancing 9 spots to take the hard charger award.

A-Main:  1) Kyle Beard 2) Terry Phillips 3) Justin Wells 4) Jack Sullivan 5) Matt Johnson 6) Brandon Morton 7) Jacob McGhee 8) Mike Hammerle 9) Bryon Allison 10) Dewayne Keifer 11) Don Danner 12) Chris Morelock 13) Larry Jones 14) Darrell Mooneyham 15) Matt Bailey 16) Larry Bratti 17) Mike Harris 18) John Coats 19) Jesse Stovall 20) Matt Zimmerly


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