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Johnson to steer Smith-Morton 16s in 2010(Kansas City, MO) The 2009 MLRA Rookie of the Year, Matt Johnson, will be behind the wheel of the Smith-Morton Racing #16s Modified for the 2010 season. Johnson will be competing for a track championship at Lakeside Speedway. The team will also run at other area tracks as their schedule allows. “We’re ecstatic about having Matt drive for us in 2010. We’re definitely looking to win the championship,” said co-owner Richard Smith. PHOTO CREDIT: Lloyd Collins/Fast Track Photos
World of Outlaws Sprint Cars return to Lakeside in 2010(Kansas City, KS) After a 7 year hiatus, the World of Outlaw Sprint Car Series will return to Lakeside Speedway, Saturday, June 26th, 2010. More information will made available in the upcoming weeks.
Border War expands to Stock Cars at Lakeside and I-35(Kansas City, MO) I-35 and Lakeside Speedways worked together in 2009 to create the Border War in the Grand National class with an extra incentive of winning at one track followed by a win at the other track leading to a bonus. During the recently completed season the two owners, Mike Johnson (I-35) and Marc Olson (Lakeside), increased the bonus to $250. PHOTO CREDIT: PictureMeRacing.com
Marrant pulls off last turn pass for victory at Lakeside(Kansas City, KS) This year has been kind to Lakeside Speedway. Only 3 races were rained out in the '09 season, the weather was cool for most of that time and the racers, fans and sponsors all ventured out to their favorite local dirt track. Why shouldn't the season end on a high note? It did.
Karrick scores at Lakeside(Kansas City, KS) Tim Karrick captured Modified feature win as the Saturday night Fall Series got under way at Lakeside Speedway. Mark Dotson was second and Darren Fuqua finished third. Other winners were Mike Taylor in Grand National, Brad Derry in Factory Stock, and Scotty Martin in B-Mods. PHOTO CREDIT: PictureMeRacing.com
2010 Lakeside Speedway schedule released(Kansas City, KS) Lakeside Speedway owner Marc Olson released the 2010 schedule on Wednesday, and the biggest news is the return of the McCarthy Auto Group Jayhawk Modified Classic in September. All of the other special events that were staged in 2009 will return next season, plus a $1000-to=win Grand National race.
Bad weather postpones Lakeside October Series until October 17(Kansas City, KS) The opening night of the Capitol Federal “Fastival of Speed’ scheduled for this Saturday, October 10th at Lakeside Speedway has been canceled because of weather conditions. The series will resume, Saturday, October 17th. Gates open at 4, first race at 6:30.
Simpson wins Clyde Ellis Late Model Showdown(Kansas City, KS) Oxford, Iowa's Chris Simpson worked his way past Terry Phillips in the closing laps to take the win on Night #2 of the O'Reilly MLRA Clyde Ellis Late Model Showdown at the Lakeside Speedway on Saturday night. PHOTO CREDIT: Lloyd Collins/Fast Track Photos
Phillips stands tall at Lakeside(Kansas City, KS) Springfield, Missouri's Terry Phillips captured night #1 of the O'Reilly MLRA Clyde Ellis Late Model Showdown at Lakeside Speedway in Kansas City, KS. Arlington, Ohio's Matt Miller was second with Marquette, Nebraska's Kyle Berck finishing in third. PHOTO CREDIT: Lloyd Collins/Fast Track Photos
Bowyer recalls short track roots(Daytona Beach, FL) A young dirt-track driver from Kansas spent two years of his life working toward winning a championship. When he broke through to win the title seven years ago this month, he knew he had done something special. What he didn’t know was the doors of opportunity were suddenly well-oiled and ready to swing wide open. The driver was Clint Bowyer, 2002 NASCAR Whelen All-American Series Midwest Region champion. PHOTO CREDIT: Getty Images
Clyde Ellis Late Model and Modified weekend(Kansas City, KS) Capital Federal presents the Clyde Ellis Late Model Showdown and Modified Shootout this Friday and Saturday at Lakeside Speedway. Former Lakeside champion and current NASCAR Sprint Cup Series star Clint Bowyer will be racing along with his full time late model team and driver Dale McDowell. PHOTO CREDIT: Lloyd Collins/Fast Track Photos
Charles clinches Lakeside title (Kansas City, KS) Yes, the Discovery Channel was back to continue filming their reality show at Lakeside Speedway. The way the night worked out, one might think that a Hollywood screen writer was on hand with all the night's drama. It was the 'Points Championship Night' at Lakeside Speedway on Friday night and it seemed like everyone expected something more on the night. They all got it.
