WLBC / MAX Summer Series on Friday, ThunderCar Enduro Set for Saturday

Anderson Speedway returns to racing action this weekend with another big double header weekend. On August 1, the WLBC / MAX Friday Night Summer will showcase UMRA Midgets, ThunderCars and Quick Auto Front Wheel Drives in Amateur and Figure 8 action.

On Saturday, August 2, the ThunderCar Enduro will take place that could feature up to 55 competitors in a 200 lap event. Also, the KOIL Legends, Street Stocks and Quick Auto Front Wheel Drive Pro division will also be in action at the world’s fastest quarter-mile oval.

Heading into this weekend’s action, Terry Goff sits atop the UMRA Midget point standings. Second in the standings is Tate Martz, who has scored the most Midgets victories in USAC Midget history at Anderson Speedway. The remainder of the top five in UMRA points includes Patrick Wolf, Bobby Walton and Ron Combs.

Lonny Burton scored second place honors in last weekend’s feature and continues to hold first position in the ThunderCar point standings. The remainder of the top five includes Sam Folsom, Tom Tacket, most recent winner Travis Burge and Tim Nickerson.

In the Quick Auto Front Wheel Drive Amateur division, Andy Keller holds a 22 point lead over Harry Lashure. Third is Jared Keller, just 27 markers from first position. Kevin Harmon ranks fourth with Donnie Ellis lll rounding out the top five.

Veteran Andy Keller leads the Quick Auto Front Wheel Drive Figure 8 standings with Donnie Ellis Jr. and Harry Lashure also top performers during the season.

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.

The ThunderCar Enduro 200 will feature up to 55 cars in the starting field and will award the winner with a payday of $3,000. Recent winners include Ronnie Rose (March, 2007 & 2008), Rod Phipps (July, 2006), Eric Evans (July, 2007, 2005), Phi Jenkins (2004) and Carl Muffley (2002-2003, October, 2007).

Pendleton’s Jeff Perry ranks first in the Street Stock point standings with a 28 point lead over Ronnie Rose. Third is Rob Allman with Katie Jackson and Jake McElfresh rounding out the top five.

The KOIL Legends return to Anderson Speedway on Saturday. Many of the competitors that regularly compete in the Newco Metals Legends will take on the traveling KOIL regulars. In the Newco Metals Legends, defending division champion John Robbins holds a commanding advantage over Billy Smith and Mark Dietzen.

Markleville’s Randy Hoppes has put together an impressive season in the Quick Auto Front Wheel Drive Pro division. He holds a comfortable margin in the standings with Donnie Ellis Jr., Gary Bragg Jr., Kevin Harmon and Peter Corsaro other top season performers.

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.