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Clarissa Essary
POCOLA, Okla. (October 17) - The Race Brothers Farm and Home Supply Show-Me Racin' Series headed down to Pocola, OK on Saturday October 17 for the final race of the 2009 season. Twenty-five drivers pulled into the pits hoping to take home the win of the 30th annual Spooker. Die-hard racing fans filled the grandstands on a cold night to watch the Show-Me boys at their final race of the year. The fans were in for a fantastic finish when the 5 of Leslie Essary managed to pass the 15h of Kevin Henson on the final lap in turn three coming around to the checkered flag to win his third Spooker.
The F7 of Scott Frye and the 9t of Frank Tindle both had trouble with their cars during hotlaps and both had to scratch before their heat races. Twenty-three cars were left to battle for their starting position in the A Main later that night. Points leader Justin Wells in the 98 came strong through the pack to win the first heat race of the night. The 5 of Leslie Essary began his night by winning the second late model heat. Ken Essary in the 55 came away with the win in heat three. Rookie of the Year Contender, Larry Campbell in the 15c, took the fourth and final heat race. All twenty-three cars qualified into the night's A Main. The final seven in passing points were left to battle for their starting position through the B Feature. The 73 of Bill McMurtrie took the top spot and was followed by the 9l of Chris Lapp, 14 of Brandon Cheek, 31 of Ron Johnson, 44 of Randy Galloway, 2p of Mark Penticuff, and the 76 of Kevin Brown.
After driver introductions and traditional four wide salute to the fans, the drivers tightened their seat belts one last time. The 9g of Joseph Gorby and the 7e of Phil Edmondson would set the pace from the front row. The green flag fell and 30th annual Spooker at Tri-State Speedway was underway. The 9g of Gorby kept his first place position but the 15h of Kevin Henson was strong in second place. He maintained his lead until lap six when the 15h of Kevin Henson took over the lead. The yellow flag was also thrown on lap six for the 14 of Brandon Cheek and the 7e of Phil Edmondson in turn two. Lap seven brought out a red flag for the 31 of Ron Johnson on the front stretch. The 15h of Henson was holding onto his lead. The green flag flew again and Henson began to pull away from the pack. Rick Lebow, Leslie Essary, Larry Campbell, and Ken Essary made up the top five and were all looking for a way around the 15h. Lap twelve brought out a caution for the 14 of Brandon Cheek who hit the wall hard on the front stretch. On the restart, Leslie Essary in the 5 took over the second position and was going to make a run for the top spot. Everyone was trying hard to take the position in front of their own; cars were coming three wide out of four battling for the seven, eight, and nine positions. The top five was staying the same and Henson was looking stronger each lap. The 5 couldn't find a way around the 15h. Only ten laps were left to go in the thirty lap Spooker event and Henson was pulling away from the 5. The leaders began coming up on lap traffic when the red flag was thrown for the 7e of Phil Edmondson and the 73 of Bill McMurtrie on lap twenty-three. It would be a seven lap dash to the checkered flag. Henson maintained his position until the white flag flew. On the final lap, Leslie Essary managed to get around Henson in turn three to come around and take the checkered flag. The top five were Leslie Essary in the 5, Kevin Henson in the 15h, Larry Campbell in the 15c, Ken Essary in the 55, and Rick Lebow in the 33.
The 2009 Race Brothers Show-Me Racin' Series has wrapped up. The banquet will be held on Sunday October 25 at Camp Barnabas. The meal will start at two with the awards will follow. Tickets for adults are $15 and kids are $10. Anyone is welcome to attend. The final top ten in the points standings for the 2009 season are: 1st Justin Wells, 2nd Leslie Essary, 3rd Ken Essary, 4th and Rookie of the Year Larry Campbell, 5th Rex Merritt, 6th Jim Fulp, 7th Kevin Henson and Rick Lebow, 9th Jarrod Hilton, and 10th Bill McMurtrie. Congratulations to all drivers and sponsors on a spectacular 2009 season. For more banquet information, directions, and driver information go to www.show-meracinseries.com.
Race Brothers Show-Me Racin Series
10-17-09 Tri-State Speedway
25 Late Models
Race Brothers Farm & Home Supply A Feature
Leslie Essary
Kevin Henson
Larry Campbell
Ken Essary
Rick Lebow
Tim Adams
Justin Wells
Jim Fulp
Kathy Tonoli
Rex Merritt
Jarrod Hilton
Gary Gorby
Chris Lapp
Randy Galloway
Bobby Maggard Jr.
Chris Deaton
Bill McMurtrie
Mark Penticuff
Phil Edmondson
Joseph Gorby
Brandon Cheek
Ron Johnson
Kevin Brown
Race Brother Farm & Home Supply B Feature
Bill McMurtrie
Chris Lapp
Brandon Cheek
Ron Johnson
Randy Galloway
Mark Penticuff
Kevin Brown
Hoosier Heat Race #1
Justin Wells
Rex Merritt
Joseph Gorby
Kathy Tonoli
Bill McMurtrie
Ron Johnson
Country Dodge Heat Race #2
Leslie Essary
Jim Fulp
Phil Edmondson
Jarrod Hilton
Kevin Brown
Brandon Cheek
Auto Xpress Heat Race #3
Ken Essary
Rick Lebow
Chris Deaton
Gary Gorby
Chris Lapp
Mark Penticuff
Greenlawn Funeral Homes Heat Race #4
Larry Campbell
Kevin Henson
Tim Adams
Bobby Maggard Jr.
Randy Galloway
Scott Fry - scratch
Frank Tindle - scratch
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