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Ben Shelton
WEST PLAINS, Mo. (May 20) - The 16th Annual O'Reilly Auto Parts Show Me 100 rumbles to life at Don and Billie Gibson's West Plains Motor Speedway in West Plains, Missouri on May 22nd-24th, 2008. The 16th edition of the legendary event will boast $42,000 going to the winner of the 100 lap affair, and just to make the twenty-four car starting grid for the event will reward drivers with a cool $4,200.
A total purse exceeding $200,000 is just one of the many reasons that the nation's best drivers converge on the 3/8 mile, clay oval each year. Wendell Wallace from Batesville, Arkansas picked up his third O'Reilly Show Me 100 (second straight) win in 2007, and will be back to defend his title in 2008. West Plains Motor Speedway is one of the nation's premier facilities, top to bottom, and fans and drivers alike are treated like family at each and every event.
Entries include three time event champion, Billy Moyer from Batesville, Arkansas. Moyer was the inaugural Show Me 100 Champion in 1993 and has taken home the first place check three different times (1993, 1994, and 1996). Terry Phillips from Springfield, Missouri was the 1999 champion of the event and has filed an entry for himself as well as his teammate, Jeremy Payne. Some of the other notable early entries include Brian Shirley (Illinois), Dan Schlieper (Wisconsin), Brandon Kinzer (Kentucky), Darren Miller (Illinois), and Brady Smith (Wisconsin). Among the rookie crop of drivers, who have so far indicated that they will be making their first Show Me 100 bids in 2008 are Chris Wall (Louisiana), Jeff Davis (New Mexico), and Ray Moore (Louisiana). Drivers are encouraged to file their entry before the May 1st deadline to save money, and entry forms can be obtained by calling (870) 994-7447.
Don Gibson is notorious for preparing one of the smoothest and raciest surfaces in the nation. Don had to have open heart surgery in the off season, but he has made a full recovery and is rejuvenated at the thought of the action-packed, 2008 racing season at West Plains Motor Speedway and the 16th Annual O'Reilly Show Me 100.
The format for the 16th Annual O'Reilly Auto Parts Show Me 100 will get underway on Thursday, May 22nd with the traditional practice night event that will include test and tune time from 7 pm to 9:30 pm. The popular BBQ Dinner with the drivers and crews will follow. The dinner is free to everyone with a pit pass and grandstand spectators are welcome to join for a modest $7.50 ticket fee.
Friday night will feature time trials and six heat races for the Super Late Models. The quick qualifier in the Super Late Models will receive a $1,900 check. 2007 saw Show-Me 100 veteran, Scott Bloomquist of Mooresburg, Tennessee pick up $1,900 for setting fast time around the 3/8 mile oval. The top three finishers in each heat race will move on to Saturday night's main event. The balance of the field in each of the heats will move on to one of three Super Late Model consolation events on Saturday night. Open Wheel Modifieds will be featured as the support class and will compete for $500 to win in an unsanctioned event sponsored by New Vision Graphics based out of Batesville, Arkansas.
On Saturday night, the Race of Champions, the Manufacturer's Dash, and three consolation events will be held for the Super Late Models in addition to the 100 lap Show Me finale. Open Wheel Modifieds will be featured as the support class and will compete for $750 to win in an unsanctioned event sponsored by New Vision Graphics.
Grandstand admission for Thursday night's practice is free. Adult general admission for Friday night is $20 for adults, children age 7-11 $10, and children 6 and under are free. Adult general admission for Saturday night is $25, children age 7-11 $12.50, and children 6 and under are free.
Pit admission is $20 on Thursday night and $35 on Friday and Saturday night.
Reserved tickets can be ordered from the offices of Gibson Racing or at the track. Reserved front stretch seating is priced at $50 for the event.
The entry fee for the 16h Annual O'Reilly Show-Me 100 is $225 if received by May 1st, and $275 after this date. An on-site campground is available free of charge, but no electric hook-ups are available. For additional information and to see a seating diagram visit the track website at www.WestPlains-Speedway.com or call the business offices at (870) 994-7447.
Sponsors for the 15th Annual O'Reilly Show Me 100 include O'Reilly Auto Parts, Hoosier Race Tires, Rocket Chassis, Schoenfeld Headers, New Vision Graphics, Hatfield Racing Engines, Larry Shaw Race Cars, Hawkeye Racing News, MidSouthRacing.com, and MSRMafia.com.
Show Me 100 list of area accommodations.
West Plains, MO (6 miles north of track on US 63)
Best Western Grand Villa: 417-257-2711
Holiday Inn Express: 417-257-3000
Ramada Inn: 417-256-8191
Super 8 Motel: 417-256-8088
West Plains Motel 417-256-4105
Thayer, MO (20 miles south of track on US 63)
Highlander Motel 417-264-3713
Tally Ho Motel 417-264-7666
Mammoth Springs, AR (22 miles south of track on US 63)
Riverview Motel: 870-625-3218
Jewell Cabins: 870-625-3017
Roseland Bed & Breakfast: 870-625-3518
Mammoth Spring Lodge 870-625-0099
Hardy, AR (35 miles south of track on US 63)
Best Western Village Inn: 870-856-2176
Days Inn: 870-856-4241
Spring River Lodge: 870-856-4001
Ponderosa Motel: 870-856-3753
Motor Center Motel: 870-856-3282
Frontier Motel: 870-966-3377
Oakwood Place Bed & Breakfast: 870-856-4337
Olde Stonehouse Bed & Breakfast: 870-856-2983
Hideaway Inn Bed & Breakfast: 888-966-4770
Sunset Suites: 870-856-2553
Biggers Bed & Breakfast: 866-856-4718
Salem, AR (41 miles southwest of track)
Cottonwood Inn: 870-895-4999
Ozark Motel: 870-895-3208
Riverside Motel: 870-895-4091
Cherokee Village, AR (40 miles south of track)
Village Vacations: 870-257-3258
Willow Springs, MO (26 miles north of track)
Carriage Inn: 417-469-3073
Clear Springs Guest Ranch: 417-932-5151
Grandma's House: 417-469-3027
Murell's Guest House: 417-469-4635
Willow Springs Motel: 417-469-3073
Mountain View, MO (31 miles northwest of track)
Honeysuckle Inn: 417-934-1144
Malone's Motel: 417-934-2237
Cabool, MO (34 miles northwest of track on US 63)
Super 8 Motel of Cabool: 417-962-5888
Todd's Motel: 417-962-3115
Well's Country Inn: 888-962-4697
Mountain Grove, MO (40 miles northwest of track)
Best Western: 417-926-3152
Days Inn of Mountain Grove: 417-926-5555
Mountain Grove Motel: 417-926-6101
Cedar Hill Farm Bed & Breakfast: 417-926-6535
Ozark Trailrides Western Hotel: 888-474-0450
Travelodge: 417-926-3152
Houston, MO (44 Miles northwest of track)
Houston Motel: 417-967-4117
Southern Inn Motel: 417-967-4591
Winston House Bed & Breakfast: 417-967-2008
Gainsville, MO (46 miles West of Track on US 160)
Antler Motel: 417-679-4292
Lynch Motel: 417-679-4621
Vaught's Motel & Restaurant: 417-679-1080
Dora, MO (25 miles northwest of track)
River of Life Farm (Lodging): 888-824-2398
Stone Ridge Bed & Breakfast: 417-261-2177
Birch Tree, MO (25 miles northeast of track)
Colonial Lodge Motel: 573-292-3823
Hickory House Motel: 573-292-3232
Rancho Dos Amigos: 573-226-3260
Mountain Home, AR (66 Miles West of Track)
**All Major Hotels are available in Mountain Home.
Area Campgrounds
West Plains, MO
Road Runner: 417-256-0788
Chipmunk Crossing: 417-255-0213
HOBA Campground/RV Park: 417-257-2154
Henry's RV Park: 417-256-6759
One Stop Convenience Shop: 417-256-2808
Twin Bridges Campground: 417-256-2726
Mammoth Springs, AR
Mammoth Spring Resort: 870-625-7393
Riverside Resort Campgrounds: 870-856-3451
Hardy, AR
Hardy Camper Park: 870-856-2356
Many Islands Camp: 870-856-3451
Spring River Oaks Campground: 870-856-3885
Spring River Valley Campground: 870-856-4595
Saddler Falls Resort Campground: 870-856-3146
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