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David Smith, Jr. NCRA Press and Contingencies (405) 740-4769 Belleville Next for NCRA Late Models FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Midwest City, Oklahoma - August 30, 2009 - A labor of late models on the highbanks are on tap for the O'Reilly/NCRA late model division as they make their annual Labor Day weekend appearance at the Belleville Highbanks on Sunday night, September 6 and with it comes not only a challenge on the track but a challenge to see who can finally beat four time and defending series champion Kelly Boen. The series modified division will also be competing that night as well. While Marquette, Nebraska's Kyle Berck looks to pick up his second career O'Reilly/NCRA late model championship, the story for the 2009 race season has been the record setting performance of Boen. The Henderson, Colorado driver has reeled off ten Hard Rock Hotel-Casino feature victories on the season, including five in a row. He also has amassed ten feature series victories on the famed half mile oval, the most of any driver in all the series divisions. But Berck, who picked up a victory at the track last year, looks to stay consistent as he does have a 195 point advantage over Boen in the point standings. Jason O'Brien, who also leads in the series rookie of the year point standings, is settled in the third spot in points while Mike Collins sits fourth, 200 points behind O'Brien. Other series regulars expected to tackle the highbanks include the following: Cory Zeitner, Bryant Goldsmith, Mike Wiarda, Wylan Petrie, Scott Koskovich, Jason Bodenhamer, Dave Conkwright and Delbert Smith, Drivers expected to also compete include Al Purkey, John Anderson, who also took home a victory from the half mile in 2009, Bill Koons, Joe Kosiski, Shawn Harker, Greg Larson and Craig Preble. The famed Belleville Highbanks gates open at 5:30 PM with the first green flag falling at 7:30 PM. The track is located two miles north of US 36 on US 81, then one half mile southeast on M Street to 7th, then 0.1 mile east (located near water tower) at the North Central Kansas Fairgrounds where camping is available. Race information can be obtained by calling (316) 755-1781.
The O'Reilly/NCRA would like to thank the following sponsors and contingency sponsors for their support for the 2009 race season: Official 2009 NCRA late model Series Sponsors: O'Reilly Auto Parts, Hoosier Racing Tires, Sunoco Race Fuels, Hard Rock Casino-Hotel. 2009 NCRA late model contingencies: Brodix Cylinder Heads, Schoenfeld Headers, Maxim Chassis, Lazer Chassis, KSE Racing Products, QA1 Motorsports, The Brake Man, Rod End Supply, Outerwears Racing Accessories, Ultra-Shield Race Products, Racing Optics, Design 500, Taylor Cable Products, Vertex Magnetos, Design 500, Keizer Wheels, Arizona Sports Shirts, Winters Racing Products, Bodee's Race Bodies and Just Plugs ============================================================================= Current O'Reilly/NCRA Late Model Point Standings
Rank Driver Points
1 Kyle Berck 4440
2 Kelly Boen 4245
3 Jason Obrien 3970
4 Mike Collins 3770
5 Jason Frieson 3265
6 Cory Zeitner 3255
7 Bryant Goldsmith 3035
8 Mike Wiarda 3000
9 Al Purkey 2940
10 Jason Bodenhamer 2910
11 Scott Koskovich 2750
12 Wylan Petrie 2575
13 John Anderson 2465
14 Craig Preble 2430
15 Shawn Harker 2310
============================================================================= Past NCRA Late Model Winners Belleville Highbanks Speedway
07/05/09 Kelly Boen
07/04/08 Kyle Berck
08/31/08 John Anderson
07/01/07 John Anderson
09/02/07 Kelly Boen
06/18/06 Kelly Boen
07/02/06 Kelly Boen
09/03/06 Steve Kosiski
07/03/05 Kelly Boen
09/04/05 Kelly Boen
07/04/04 Al Purkey
09/05/04 Al Purkey
07/06/03 John Anderson
05/27/02 Kelly Boen
06/16/02 Kelly Boen
07/07/02 Al Purkey
09/01/02 Kelly Boen
07/01/01 Terry Phillips
07/22/01 Terry Phillips
09/02/01 Steve Kosiski
06/04/00 Tony Gregg
07/02/00 Kelly Boen
09/03/00 Delbert Smith
07/04/99 Gary Gorby
09/05/99 Tony Gregg
07/05/98 Steve Kosiski
08/31/97 Gary Gorby
09/02/98 Tony Gregg
David Smith Jr.
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