Belleville, IL. (08/02/2020) Marking several years since the last visit and in the first and only appearance at Nevada Speedway for 2020, the POWRi Lucas Oil Midwest Lightning Sprints would find the speedy racing surface to their liking with side-by-side action everywhere for almost every position on the track. Using experience and skill, Tom Brown would emerge as the feature winner, gaining the first win of 2020 for the former MLS point’s champion.
Tom Brown #b20 and Brad Ryun #13 would try to keep the heat race-winning momentum going into the feature, as an invert would see the two prelim winners having their work cut out for them when the initial green waved on the main event. Kenny Bowers #49b and Alex Davis #42 would set the pace for the field with action throughout the pack. With Bowers leading several laps, Tom Brown would drive quickly from a fifth starting spot to claim the lead and on to the night’s victory lane. Bowers would stay in the hunt upfront until a braking issue would see him fade in the later stages.
Brad Ryun would be in hot pursuit all feature finishing in the runner-up position as Chase Fischer #22 continues to impress spectators with another great showing rounding out the podium. Point Leader Stanley Kreisel #18 would struggle in heat race action only to recover impressively in the feature, claiming the hard-charger award driving from starting twelfth to finishing fourth. Previous winner Brandon Smith #11 remains close in the 2020 MLS points battle with a solid fifth-place performance, staying withing 80 points of Kreisel atop the standings. POWRi MLS would like to thank McGee Racing Cams for their added sponsorship of the feature event, as well as the Rod End Supply and Oskvig Accounting for their continued support. MLS would also like to thank Nevada Speedway for the outstanding track surface and great hosting facility.
Feature Results for the POWRi MLS at Nevada Speedway on 8/1:
1st b20 Tom Brown (5)
2nd 13 Brad Ryun (4)
3rd 22 Chase Fischer (7)
4th 18 Stanley Kreisel (12)
5th 11 Brandon Smith (6)
6th 42 Alex Davis (2)
7th 10 Chasity Younger (11)
8th 49b Kenny Bowers (1)
9th 91 Mike Tindell (8)
10th 99 Emma Martin (9)
11th 00 Dave Hammons (10)
12th 7 Tyler Johnson (3) DNF
13th 71 Jeff Bard DNS
The POWRi Lucas Oil Midwest Lightning Sprints will next see racing competition in Eldon, Missouri for DeGraffenreid Heating and Cooling Night at Lake Ozark Speedway on Saturday, August 8th. Pits open at 3 pm with driver’s registration from 4-6 pm. Hot Laps will start the night’s racing program at 6:30 pm with heat and features to follow.
August 8th Event Details:
Classes scheduled for racing: LOS Late Models, $700 to WIN Street Stock, Pure Stock, POWRi Midwest Lightning Sprints, USRA B-Modifieds
Ticket:
Pit Pass $35
Adult (13+) $15
Senior (62+)/Military $12
Youth (6-12) $5
Kids (6 & under) .FREE
Family Pass $35 includes: Entry for two (2) Adults (Ages 13 and up) and Entry for two (2) Youths (Age 6-12)
Racing in the Midwest Lightning Sprints is extremely competitive with low-cost maintenance and new drivers are coming out each week. Contact the MLS for information via Bob Douglas, find them online at www.midwestlightningsprintsracing.com, or “Like” POWRi Lucas Oil Midwest Lightning Sprints on Facebook.
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