Springfield Raceway Moves Forward With MLRA Founders Tribute Race

February 19, 2025

Springfield Mo. Bak in time…
February 27 - March 1 2025

𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑺𝒉𝒐𝒘 𝑴𝒖𝒔𝒕 𝑮𝒐 𝑶𝒏…. 𝑺𝒑𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈𝒇𝒊𝒆𝒍𝒅 𝑹𝒂𝒄𝒆𝒘𝒂𝒚 𝑴𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒔 𝑭𝒐𝒓𝒘𝒂𝒓𝒅 𝑾𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝑴𝑳𝑹𝑨 𝑭𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝑻𝒓𝒊𝒃𝒖𝒕𝒆 𝑹𝒂𝒄𝒆
Henry’s Towing back in time presented by Midwest Sheet Metal Open Late Models $5,036 & $10,036 to WIN.
FEBRUARY 27 & MARCH 1 2025

Springfield, Missouri The Springfield Raceway is excited to announce that Inaugural running of “𝟏𝟗𝟖𝟗…𝐁𝐀𝐂𝐊-𝐈𝐍-𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄”, a tribute race weekend honor the history and founding fathers of the 𝐌𝐢𝐝𝐰𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐋𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐥 𝐑𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 (𝐌𝐋𝐑𝐀). After much discussion, track owner and promoter Jerry Hoffman , Dirt Late Model Diver , Justin Wells along with event organizers are excited to move forward with their original plans for February 27th – March 1st, 2025.

Not only will the event go on, but the stakes will be even higher than originally announced. A test & tune session will open the weekend on Thursday night February 27th, open to all classes. Racing action will get underway on Friday night February 28th, with a full late model program paying $𝟓,𝟎𝟑𝟔 𝐭𝐨 𝐰𝐢𝐧 and $536 to start. The weekend finale on Saturday, March 1st was originally slated to pay $6,036 to win, but will now send the winner home with $𝟏𝟎,𝟎𝟑𝟔, while all starters are guaranteed $636.

The Late Model event will be run under the direction of former Lucas Oil Midwest Late Model Series Director Ernie Leftwich & former Lucas Oil Midwest Late Model Administrator Missy Holman.The Man on the microphone will be the former Lucas Oil Midwest Late Model Announcer Billy Rock . The event will un sanctioned but will follow MLRA/COMP Cams Super Dirt Series type rules.
The tire rule will be
LF open
RF LR 2 or 3 or LM 20,LM 30
4 Only RR..
Plans are to qualify Late Models via Group A & B time trial format. For fans not able to make it to Springfield for the event, every lap will stream live on www.SpringfieldRaceway.tv .

“The history of the MLRA is too important to so many people to not be able to celebrate its history. The announcement earlier this week makes it more important to be able to tell the story of the early years of the series and the people that were a part of it for 36 years. 𝐊𝐞𝐧𝐧𝐲 𝐄𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐫𝐲 and 𝐑𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐲 𝐌𝐨𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐲𝐡𝐚𝐦 deserve to be recognized for what they started, and although the MLRA may be no longer, we are going to make this a special weekend geared at remembering the founders that left a lasting impact on racing here in the Midwest,” quoted Hoffman.

THURSDAY FEBRUARY 27
Test & Tune All Classes / 5:46 - 8:00

FRIDAY FEBRUARY 28
LATE MODEL Full Show
Rules - MLRA / COMP Cams type
Tire Rule- LF open
RF RR NLMT 2,3,LM 20,30
RR -NLMT 4 Only
Friday Payout 💰
1.5,036 2.2,000 3.1,000 4.800 5.750
6.700 7.650 8.630 7.600 8.570 9.550
10-20 536
B Feature - $120
Entry Fee $110

SATURDAY MARCH 1
1.10,036 2.3,000 3.1,500 4.1,100 5. 900
6.800 7.750 8.720 9.700 10.650
11-20.636
B Feature - $150
Entry Fee $150
•The Ernie Leftwich Heat Race pays $1,000 to WIN Saturday Night compliments of track owner Jerry Hoffman .
•The All Time MLRA FEATURE WINNER record holder Terry Phillips will pay $100 to each Heat winners Saturday.
• Super Seal LLC. Asphalt Paving Chip & Seal
Striping Seal Coating will pay $100
to Heat Race Winners Friday Night.
•The FAST TIME BONUS will pay $136 each night compliments of 4 B Tire Crane Mo.

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B MOD - Turkey Bowl Rules
Thursday- Test & Tune / 5:46 - 8:00
Friday - 2 Heat Races
Saturday - B Feature & A Feature
B MOD RULES...NO MIXING OF RULES...
*IMCA Northern Sport Mod type
•May run Spoiler / may groove sipe tires
*IMCA Southern Sport Mod
•Standard Sport Mod legal spoiler
*USRA - USRA regular rules
*Wissota type
•NO spoiler
•35w Wissota tire can groove & sipe
• USRA Chip rule
*UMP type
• MUST run M60 on Right Rear
• USRA Chip rule
• 25 lbs in front of midplate
• Weight 2450 602 sealed crate engine
•MUST have 25 lbs in front of midplate
*TRI CITY SPEEDWAY. net rules b mod
•No spoiler / 6800 USRA chip rule
•Must run M60 on Right Rear
• Weight ANY Motor 2500
• Weight 4 bar cars 2600
•MUST have 40 lbs. in front of mid plate
both motor options
•MUST HAVE SOLID PULL BAR
* CRUSA B MODS
•USRA CHIP RULE both motor options
•Tire H500
•30 pounds in front of midplate
•NO SPOILER
• Weight 2450
* Powri
### SPOILER SIDES MUST BE REMOVED
ON ALL CARS except IMCA
TIRE RULES -
American Racer G60 KK704 or Hoosier IMCA Stamped G 60.Grooving & Siping Allowed on either tire…..
Southern Sport Mods must run Hoosier 500 Race Tire,with IMCA stamped on the side wall..
UMP/TRI CITY - Must have 60s on Right Rear
Wissota - 35w Wissota
Northern Sport Mod- IMCA Hoosier
Saturday Payout 💰
1.2,036 2.1,000 3.600 4.550 5.500
6.450 7.400 8.370 9.350 10-20 300
B Feature - $150
Entry Fee - $80
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MW MODZS
Thursday- Test & Tune / 5:46 - 8:00
Friday - Heats
Saturday- B Feature & A Feature
Saturday Payout 💰
1.736 2.400 3.300 4.280 5.260 6.250 7.240 8.240 9.230 10.220 11-20 200
B Feature - $100
Entry Fee - $30
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MW MODZS B
Thursday- Test & Tune / 5:46 - 8:00
Friday - Heats
Saturday Payout 💰
1.536 2.400 3.300 4.280 5.250 6.230 7.225 8.220 9.210 10-20 200
B Feature - $100
Entry Fee - $30
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LEGEND
Thursday- Test & Tune / 5:46 - 8:00
Friday - Heats
Saturday Payout 💰
1.636 2.350 3.300 4.280 5.250 6.230 7.225 8.220 9.210 10-20 200
B Feature - $100
Entry Fee - $30

FRIDAY TIMES & PRICES
Grandstands 💰
Adults- $25
Seniors/Military- $23
Kids 6 - Seniors in High School $3
………………….
PIT PASS 💰
Adults- $40
Kids 6-14 - $15
5 & under FREE

FRIDAY Times ⏰
Pit Gate - 2:45
Grandstands - 5:45
Hot laps - 6:15
Racing - 6:45 ish

SATURDAY TIMES & PRICES
Grandstands 💰
Adults- $30
Seniors/Military- $28
Kids 6 - Seniors in High School $3
………………….
PIT PASS 💰
Adults- $40
Kids 6-14 - $15
5 & under FREE
…………………..
Saturday Times ⏰
Pit Gate -2:00
Grandstands -3:45
Hot laps - 4:45
Racing - 5:15 ish

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DIRECTIONS
Driving Directions: I-44 to exit 75, then south to Kearney Hwy., then 1.0 mile west to Westgate Ave., then 0.3 mile south.
2110 N Fm Rd 123
Springfield Missouri

INCLEMENT WEATHER- When we was making our Race plans for this race last November with unknown weather we had to choose a few make up dates if we need MARCH 20 21 22 & APRIL 3 4 5.

Springfield Raceway is located just off I-44 in Springfield, MO. The ¼ mile semi banked clay oval just wrapped up their 2024 season this past weekend with the running of the annual “Turkey Bowl XVIIl” which hosted 404 cars over the course of the three-night event. Saturday’s late model portion included 49 Super Late Models with Dillon McCowan capturing the win and the coveted Turkey Bowl Trophy.

𝐌𝐋𝐑𝐀 𝐓𝐇𝐑𝐎𝐖𝐁𝐀𝐂𝐊 𝐓𝐑𝐈𝐁𝐔𝐓𝐄𝐒- Special throwback tributes will also be a part of the weekend festivities. Those include return of multiple former MLRA flagmen to the flag stand on Saturday with the likes of Duane Johnson (89’ – 96’), Mike Striegel (96’ – 05’), Doug Scism (05’ – 09’), and Ernie Leftwich (09’ – 12’).

“No matter if you’re here in person or watching on SpringfieldRaceway.TV this is going to be one special weekend. Our hope is to be able to get as many former MLRA champions as possible here in person along with many of those that helped out behind the scenes over the years. Former MLRA flagman and longtime series director Ernie Leftwich, along with series scorer Missy Holman have agreed to help direct the Late Model portion. Their impact on the series over the years and their relationships with the teams can’t be overlooked. They did a lot for the series and the teams that didn’t go unnoticed,” Hoffman concluded.

𝐖𝐀𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐃: 𝐌𝐋𝐑𝐀 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐌𝐏𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒-- All former MLRA Series Champions dating back to the series origin in 1989 are welcome and encouraged to attend this throwback style weekend. Each former champ will receive a free Pit Pass to attend both Friday and Saturday night, and be a part of a special group photo to commemorate the weekend and series long history.

𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐎𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬-- “This is just year number one,” noted Hoffman. “I hope to be able to build on this and continue to grow it year after year into something really special to honor everyone involved with the MLRA over the years.” Anyone wanting to help sponsor the event should contact Hoffman via the Springfield Raceway Facebook page or by phone at 417.392.0100. “Adding payout for heat race winners, quick time, longest tow, hard charger, or anything like that will be appreciated and recognized at the track as well as through our www.SpringfieldRaceway.tv platform.

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