The culmination of the 2018 season at Lakeside Speedway is drawing near as just two nights of action remain during the regular race season. Friday marks the return of the Summit USRA Weekly Racing Series after another successful Grant Junghans Memorial took place last weekend and saw Jake O’Neil, Patrick Royalty and Brett Heeter capture the main event wins.

This week’s program features USRA Modifieds, Holley USRA Stock Cars and Out-Pace USRA B-Mods plus Grand Nationals, Factory Stocks, E-Mods and Four-Cylinders.

Kevin Anderson all but has the Holley USRA Stock Car title wrapped up as he holds down a 278-point advantage in front of former champion Brett Heeter. David Oxford is third with Nick Whalen fourth and David Holcomb now fifth.

Tim Powell and Brad Smith find themselves involved in the closest championship battle heading into this week’s action as the pair are separated by just 20 points at the top of the Out-Pace USRA B-Mod standings. Chase Galvan is now third with Luke Nieman fourth and a steadily improving Patrick Royalty in fifth.

Mark Schafman sits comfortably atop the USRA Modified division with a 120-point advantage ahead of former champion Kerry Davis in second. Nic Bidinger is third with Tim Karrick and Darron Fuqua finishing out the top five.

Drivers are reminded they must race in at least 75% of Lakeside’s weekly races to be eligible for prize money. Additional details regarding the points fund may be found on the track’s website under the Rules/Forms link from the top of the page. Once the link is activated, scroll down to the first item under “Forms.”

On Friday, the pit gate opens at 5 p.m. followed by spectator gates at 5:30, drivers meeting at 7:15 p.m., hot laps 7:30 p.m., and racing at 8. General admission is $12, senior citizens 65 and over and military $10, kids ages 7 to 12 $6, children ages 6 and under free. Air-conditioned suites available for $20 for adults and $10 for kids ages 2 to 12. Pit passes are $30 for adults and $10 for kids age 6 and under. There are also $30 Family Packs available for general admission. The pack includes admission for two adults and two kids ages 7 to 12. Kids receive a coupon for two hot dogs and two Kool-Aid jammers.

Lakeside Speedway wishes to remind drivers and fans the speedway is closed for Labor Day Weekend and will not be running Aug. 31. We hope everyone will enjoy an off-weekend with family and friends. Racing will resume again Friday, Sept. 7, for Championship Night in all divisions.

One of the most highly anticipated events of the year takes place on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 14-15, for the annual Jayhawk Shootout. This storied event features a $5,000-to-win USRA Modified main event. Visit the track online for payouts, competing car classes, pre-entry forms and more!

Find the track online at www.lakesidespeedway.net for schedule info, car rules, regulations, and news. Contact the track at (913) 299-9206. Physical location is 5615 Wolcott Dr., Kansas City, Kansas 66109, one mile west of I-435 (exit 18) on SR 5 (northwest of Kansas City. Like and follow on Facebook at www.facebook.com/lakesidespeedway.kansascity. You may also email the track at lakesidespeedwaykc@gmail.com.