Springfield Raceway moves back starting times; Rob Burgess Memorial Saturday night

  • June 26, 2012
  • by Ronnie Williams

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- Springfield Raceway owners Jerry Hoffman and Doug Bland have announced today that the track will be moving back starting times 30 minutes effective beginning this Saturday night, June 30, for the 2nd Annual Rob Burgess Memorial presented by Garfield's Resturant and Pub.

"The time is right now to push everything back 30 minutes as the summer months start to get us," stated Hoffman.

The pit gates for the events will open at 4:30 with hot laps to begin at 6:30. Drivers meeting will be at 6:10 and racing at 7:30. The cut-off time for drivers is now at 6:45. Grandstand gates will now open at 5:30.

"We plan on doing this through the summer months. Any changes will be announced for special events."

Garfield's Restaruant and Pub has come forward again this season to help promote and sponsor this event. The Gough family have two excellent locations with one in Joplin and another at The Landing in Branson.

Action will include the Budweiser USRA Modifieds, Reliable Chevrolet USRA B-Mods, Wheeler Metal Legends and Young Lions, Pepsi Pure Stocks and Street Stocks.

Grandstand admission is only $12 for adults with kids 6-12 $5 and under 6 free. Pit passes are $25.

For more information visit the website at www.springfieldraceway.com or call 417-673-7426 and be sure to like our Facebook page as special offers are out there.

POINTS STANDINGS

USRA Modifieds:
1. Jackie Dalton, Carthage ... 800
2. Mitch Keeter, Webb City ... 779
3. John Yeoman, Joplin ... 749
4. Bobby Pearish, Oronogo ... 722
5. Jerry Lankton, Lampe ... 674
6. Rob Muilenburg, Sparta ... 645
7. Erik Maggard, Brighton ... 603
8. Billy Dalton, Exeter ... 585
9. Fred Slagle, Pierce City ... 571
10. Corey Weir, Nixa ... 539

USRA B-Mods:
1. Scott Drake, Webb City ... 823
2. Mike Hailman, Reed Springs ... 767
3. Jon Yeoman Jr, Granby ... 676
4. Kaleb Copher, Webb City ... 650
5. Brandon Maggard, Springfield ... 588
6. Jared Thuli, Miami, Okla. ... 584
7. Jeremy Thulin, Miami, Okla. ... 536
8. Don Luna, St. James ... 535
9. Aaron Speck, Republic ... 514
10. Blake Ellis, Sarcoxie ... 457