WLBC / MAX Summer Series Kicks Off Friday Night; Four Divisions to Appear on Saturday

Photo By David Sink

Anderson Speedway returns to racing action on Friday, June 6 with the debut of the WLBC / MAX Friday Night Summer Series. The racing lineup includes Newco Metals Legends, ThunderCars along with Quick Auto Front Wheel Drive Oval and Figure 8’s.

In the Newco Metals Legends, John Robbins continues to hold the first position with a 47 point lead on Mark Dietzen. Veteran Billy Smith ranks third with Clark Dietzen and last week’s winner David Moyes lll completing the top five.

Lonnie Burton sits atop the ThunderCar point standings after two events. Sam Folsom ranks in second spot, just 15 markers from the top spot. Third in the standings is last week’s winner Travis Burge with Dennis Farver Sr. and Tom Tacket rounding out the top five.

The Quick Auto Front Wheel Drive Oval division will compete in their first event of the 2008 racing season. In the Figure 8 division, Andy Keller holds a 25 point lead over Harry LaShure with Donnie Ellis Jr., Jared Keller and Ronnie Phipps filling out the top five.

On Friday Night, spectator gates open at 5:30 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.

On Saturday, the Ed Martin Chevrolet SuperTrucks, Street Stocks, ImmediaDent Figure 8’s and Quick Auto Front Wheel Drive pro divisions will be showcased on the world’s fastest quarter-mile oval.

Joe Beaver continues to hold the first position in Ed Martin Chevrolet SuperTruck point standings with a 36 point lead over Josh Poore, who scored the feature victory last weekend. Jerry Faucett is ranked third with Rod Phipps and Mark Livesay filling out the top five.

The Street Stock division continues to feature a close points with Jake McElfresh atop the standings with a 46 point lead over Jeff Perry. Third is Katie Jackson with most recent winner Ronnie Rose in fourth and Rob Allman rounding out the top five.

Earning two victories and consistent performances propelled Rob Allman to the ImmediaDent Figure 8’s points lead. Second is Ranny Hinton with Mike Riddle Jr. in third position. Ronnie Rose and Shawn Cullen fill out the top five.

Randy Hoppes has put together a superb start to the Quick Auto Front Wheel Drive Pro division to build a 34 point lead on Gary Bragg Jr. Third is Trevor Abbot with Michael Phipps in fourth and Gary Bragg in fifth position.

On Saturday Night, spectator gates open at 5 p.m. with the racing program beginning at 8. Admission is $10 for adults and $4 for kids ages 6-12. Children five and under get in free.

For additional information on Anderson Speedway, visit www.andersonspeedway.com or contact Anderson Speedway at
(765) 642-0206.