Lampco Federal Credit Union Weekend at the Races Set for Friday and Saturday

The Lampco Federal Credit Union Weekend at the Races is set for Anderson Speedway on Friday, August 17 and Saturday, August 18. On Friday, the WLBC/MAX Summer Series will showcase Newco Metals Legends, ThunderCars along with Chappy’s Rent to Own Front Wheel Drives in Oval and Figure 8 action.

On Friday Night, spectator gates open at 5 p.m. with the racing program beginning at 8. Admission is $7 for adults and $4 for kids ages 6-12. Children five and under get in free.

Frankton’s John Robbins continues to hold the first position in the Newco Metals Legends with an 88 point advantage over defending division champion Rodney Smith. The two dominant competitors this season have combined for nine feature victories. Billy Smith is third in the standings with Mark Dietzen and James Edsall lll rounding out the top five.

Aboard the Chris Portwood owned ThunderCar, Nick Warner sits atop the season standings. Lonny Burton ranks second with four wins and third is rookie Sam Folsom, who has collected six victories. Alice Riall and Tim Nickerson complete the top-five finishers. The top four are separated by 85 markers.

In the Chappy’s Rent to Own Front Wheel Drive Oval division, Bryan Wright leads the standings over Allen Wagner and Kevin Harmon. In the Figure 8’s, Nick Warner continues his impressive season, recording 13 checkered flags. His closest chasers are Jeff Wright and Donnie Ellis Jr.

On Saturday, August 18, the world’s fastest quarter-mile oval features Ed Martin Auto Group SuperTrucks, Lampco Federal Credit Union Street Stocks and Figure 8’s. The speedway is scheduling a special pre-race ceremony to honor Bob Lemen, who suffered a fatal heart attack last Saturday night after finishing fifth in his final SuperTruck event.

On Saturday Night, spectator gates open at 5 p.m. with an Autograph Session taking place at 7 p.m. in the Big Tent. The special ceremony for Bob Lemen will take place at approximately 8 p.m. with the racing program to follow. Admission is $10 for adults and $4 for kids ages 6-12. Children five and under get in free.

In Ed Martin Auto Group SuperTrucks, the truck owned by Bob Lemen holds a 116 point margin with four events remaining. Bret Miles Jr. will drive the No. 47 for the remainder of the season. Brandon Phillips is second in the standings with Josh Poore, Brian Lemmer and Scott Brooks filling out the top five.

Season victory leader Jake Owens holds first position in the Lampco Federal Credit Union Street Stocks with a 52 point advantage over Willy DeHart. Third is Rob Allman with Jake McElfresh and Abe Puckett completing the top five.

Rod Phipps ranks first in the Figure 8 standings with a 75 point lead over Ronnie Rose. Rookie Dustin Burge, Ranny Hinton and Bobby Long round out the top five.

For additional information on Anderson Speedway, contact Anderson Speedway at (765) 642-0206.