Heydenreich prevails as Lucas Oil Speedway opens 2018 season

Robert Heydenreich on his way to the Out-Pace USRA B-Mod win Saturday night at Lucas Oil Speedway.

Robert Heydenreich on his way to the Out-Pace USRA B-Mod win Saturday night at Lucas Oil Speedway.


Opening night at Lucas Oil Speedway saw Robert Heydenreich lesd all the way in capturing the featured Out-Pace USRA B-Mod main event Saturday night.

A total of 133 cars checked into the pits as the Big Adventure RV Weekly Racing Series, which had been twice-postponed due to the weather, finally was able to launch. That included 47 Out-Pace USRA B-Mods and 30 USRA Modifieds in a program Presented by OnMedia/Dish/DirecTV.

Action was delayed early in the program due to light rain, but the track crew got the surface back into shape after the precipitation ceased. Three of the four classes were able to get all their races in with only the USRA Modifieds falling victim to rain late into the night.

Opening night turned out to be a memorable one for Heydenreich, who won his heat race from a fourth-starting position to earn the pole for the main event. The Bolivar resident was out front all 25 laps for his first feature win at Lucas Oil Speedway. The victory was worth $750.

J.C. Morton, the 2016 track champ and Summit USRA Weekly Racing Series Out-Pace USRA B-Mod national champ who's returning to race at the Lucas Oil Speedway weekly this season, finished second with Kris Jackson third, Eddie Schwope fourth and Hunter Byers fifth.

Heat-race winners were Jackson, Heydenreich, Morton, Schwope and Brian McGowen. Chris Hawkins and Robbe Ewing earned "B" Feature wins.

The USRA Modified main event was postponed due to rain and will be made up at the beginning of next week's action. Four-time defending track champion Jeff Cutshaw, Lucas Gibbs and Trevor Latham captured heat races.

The Big Adventure RV Weekly Racing Series resumes April 28 with $5 Night Presented by KY3 with all tickets $5 for adults, seniors and youth. Kids 5-and-under, as always, are free.

The program will include the Warsaw Auto Marine & RV ULMA Late Models, Pitts Homes USRA Modifieds, Big O Tires Street Stocks and Ozark Golf Cars USRA B-Mods. In addition, the first Level 5 Off Road UTV/Side by Side Racing program will be held earlier in the day on the Off Road track.

For ticket information for any event in 2018, including general admission or three-day reserved seats for the 26th annual Show-Me 100 presented by ProtecttheHarvest.com, contact Admissions Director Nichole McMillan at (417) 282-5984 or via email at nichole@lucasoilspeedway.com. Tickets also can be purchased online for any event during the 2018 season.

Complete Lucas Oil Speedway event information, archived stories, ticket information and 2018 schedule can be found by visiting www.lucasoilspeedway.com or call the track hotline at (417) 282-5984. Fans also can purchase general admission tickets for any 2018 event on the web. In addition, fans can get social with Lucas Oil Speedway by following @LucasSpeedway on Twitter, clicking "Like" at www.facebook.com/LucasOilSpeedway and on www.youtube.com/LucasOilSpeedway.

The Lucas Oil Speedway is located at the junction of Highways 83 and 54 in Wheatland, Mo. A campground with shower and bathroom facilities is also available. With its entrance located just outside the pit gate this sprawling scenic camping facility will continue to enhance the racing experience at the Diamond of Dirt Tracks.

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OFFICIAL RESULTS
United States Racing Association
Summit Racing USRA Weekly Racing Series
Lucas Oil Speedway, Wheatland, Mo.
Saturday, April 21, 2018

OUT-PACE USRA B-MODS

Heat Race #1: 1. Kris Jackson Lebanon, Mo. 2. Michael Bowers Rogersville, Mo. 3. Greg Woodcock Neosho, Mo. 4. Casey Thomas Camdenton, Mo. 5. Justin Pike El Dorado Springs, Mo. 6. Mark Long Willard, Mo. 7. Brandon King Nevada, Mo. 8. Jenica Barfield Marshfield, Mo. 9. Mitchell Franklin Camdenton, Mo. 10. Mike Striegel Hermitage, Mo.

Heat Race #2: 1. Robert Heydenreich Bolivar, Mo. 2. Ricky Watkins Brookline, Mo. 3. Hunter Byers Lowell, Ar. 4. Steve Muilenburg Sparta, Mo. 5. Austin Joplin Willard, Mo. 6. Robbe Ewing Stockton, Mo. 7. Alexys Vanzandt Billings, Mo. 8. Morgan Campbell Nevada, Mo. 9. Andy Chrisenberry Chilhowee, Mo. 10. Jacob Long Greenfield, Mo.

Heat Race #3: 1. Jc Morton Springfield, Mo. 2. Shawn Strong Billings, Mo. 3. Taylor Moore Bois D Arc, Mo. 4. Dan Wheeler Savage, Mn. 5. John Fellers Flemington, Mo. 6. Chris Cain Columbia, Mo. 7. Chris Hawkins Neosho, Ms. 8. Larry Prewett Jerome, Mo. 9. Nate Thomas Marshfield, Mo.

Heat Race #4: 1. Eddie Schuupe, Jr. St Joseph, Ms. 2. Phillip Caddy Neosho, Mo. 3. Rex Merritt Billings, Mo. 4. Bobby Williams Hermitage, Mo. 5. Cody Brill Harrisonville, Mo. 6. James Scroggins Brookline Station, Mo. 7. Jeff Scroggins Brookline, Mo. 8. Leroy Morrisen Raymore, Mo. 9. Mike Green Fair Grove, Mo.

Heat Race #5: 1. Brian McGowen Pittsburg, Ks. 2. Sam Petty Marshfield, Mo. 3. Rusty Rickard Shell Knob, Mo. 4. Kenton Allen Chanute, Ks. 5. Quentin Taylor Wheatland, Mo. 6. Cody Jolly Jasper, Mo. 7. Michael Bixby Harrisonville, Mo. 8. Thomas Yount Greenfield, Mo. 9. Andrew Hendren Walnut Grove, Mo.

"B" Feature #1: 1. Chris Hawkins Neosho, Ms. 2. Chris Cain Columbia, Mo. 3. Cody Brill Harrisonville, Mo. 4. Kenton Allen Chanute, Ks. 5. Morgan Campbell Nevada, Mo. 6. Michael Bixby Harrisonville, Mo. 7. Casey Thomas Camdenton, Mo. 8. Mark Long Willard, Mo. 9. Jacob Long Greenfield, Mo. 10. Mitchell Franklin Camdenton, Mo. 11. Brandon King Nevada, Mo. 12. Andrew Hendren Walnut Grove, Mo. 13. Nate Thomas Marshfield, Mo. 14. Cody Jolly Jasper, Mo. 15. Leroy Morrisen Raymore, Mo. 16. Rusty Rickard Shell Knob, Mo.

"B" Feature #2: 1. Robbe Ewing Stockton, Mo. 2. Mike Striegel Hermitage, Mo. 3. Justin Pike El Dorado Springs, Mo. 4. Bobby Williams Hermitage, Mo. 5. John Fellers Flemington, Mo. 6. Alexys Vanzandt Billings, Mo. 7. Quentin Taylor Wheatland, Mo. 8. Larry Prewett Jerome, Mo. 9. Andy Chrisenberry Chilhowee, Mo. 10. Thomas Yount Greenfield, Mo. 11. Jeff Scroggins Brookline, Mo. 12. Austin Joplin Willard, Mo. 13. Jenica Barfield Marshfield, Mo. 14. James Scroggins Brookline Station, Mo. 15. Mike Green Fair Grove, Mo.

"A" Feature: 1, Robert Heydenreich Bolivar, Mo. 2. JC Morton Springfield, Mo. 3. Kris Jackson Lebanon, Mo. 4. Eddie Schuupe, Jr. St Joseph, Ms. 5. Hunter Byers Lowell, Ar. 6. Steve Muilenburg Sparta, Mo. 7. Mike Striegel Hermitage, Mo. 8. Taylor Moore Bois D Arc, Mo. 9. Chris Hawkins Neosho, Ms. 10. Brian McGowen Pittsburg, Ks. 11. Robbe Ewing Stockton, Mo. 12. Chris Cain Columbia, Mo. 13. Ricky Watkins Brookline, Mo. 14. Kenton Allen Chanute, Ks. 15. Sam Petty Marshfield, Mo. 16. Phillip Caddy Neosho, Mo. 17. Bobby Williams Hermitage, Mo. 18. Michael Bowers Rogersville, Mo. 19. Rex Merritt Billings, Mo. 20. Dan Wheeler Savage, Mn. 21. Justin Pike El Dorado Springs, Mo. 22. Greg Woodcock Neosho, Mo. 23. Shawn Strong Billings, Mo. 24. Cody Brill Harrisonville, Mo.

USRA MODIFIEDS

Heat Race #1: 1. Jeff Cutshaw Bolivar, Mo. 2. Eric Turner Hermitage, Mo. 3. Lance Town Wellsville, Ks. 4. Mitch Keeter Webb City, Mo. 5. Ronnie Woods Mexico, Mo. 6. Darron Fuqua Mayetta, Ks. 7. Robert Reed Mexico, Mo. 8. John Hobson Foristell, Oh. 9. Daniel Wosoba El Dorado Springs, Mo. 10. Justin Mills Bella Vista, Ar.

Heat Race #2: 1. Lucas Gibbs Udall, Ks. 2. Ryan Middaugh Fulton, Mo. 3. Evan Hubert 4. Jon Sheets Liberal, Mo. 5. Chase Domer Nevada, Mo. 6. Mike Striegel Hermitage, Mo. 7. Tracy Wolf Buffalo, Mo. 8. Dalton McKenney Clarksville, Mo. 9. Donnie Fellers Wheatland, Mo. 10. Kyle Thompson Joplin, Mo.

Heat Race #3: 1. Trevor Latham Rogers, Ar. 2. Curt Myers Cameron, Wi. 3. Michael Maggard Republic, Mo. 4. Chase Jones Eldorado Springs, Mo. 5. Steve Muilenburg Sparta, Mo. 6. Jason Pursley Hermitage, Mo. 7. Brandon Lennox New London, Mo. 8. Milt David Carrier, Ok. 9. Kyle Davis Siloam Springs, Ar. 10. James Hartman Lebanon, Mo.

"B" Feature: 1. Darron Fuqua Mayetta, Ks. 2. Brandon Lennox New London, Mo. 3. Robert Reed Mexico, Mo. 4. Kyle Davis Siloam Springs, Ar. 5. Jason Pursley Hermitage, Mo. 6. Kyle Thompson Joplin, Mo. 7. Tracy Wolf Buffalo, Mo. 8. Milt David Carrier, Ok. 9. Daniel Wosoba El Dorado Springs, Mo. 10. James Hartman Lebanon, Mo. 11. Dalton McKenney Clarksville, Mo. 12. John Hobson Foristell, Oh. 13. Donnie Fellers Wheatland, Mo. 14. Justin Mills Bella Vista, Ar.

"A" Feature: Rained out, postponed to April 28.