More than 260 people attended the Central Missouri Speedway 2015 awards banquet which was held Saturday, Dec. 12.

WARRENSBURG, Mo.—The 2015 season at Central Missouri Speedway officially came to a close Saturday evening as the track honored its division champions and top-performing drivers in the USRA Modified, B-Mod, Street Stock and Pure Stock divisions during the annual championship banquet.

This year’s championship banquet was an unprecedented event with both CMS and Lakeside Speedway joining together for a combined night of camaraderie and celebration while recognizing the achievements of each of the track’s drivers with over 260 attendees on hand!

Terry Schultz captured his third-straight USRA Modified championship at the speedway on the heels of five victories.

In 15 appearances, Schultz posted 11 top-five finishes; Schultz also finished second in the USRA Weekly Racing Series national points championship.

Tim Karrick captured three main event wins to finish second in the standings just ahead of Gunner Martin of Blue Springs.

Rounding out the top 10 were Lewis Jackson, Nick Pence, Jim Moody, Aaron Marrant, Danny Scrogham, Dalton Kirk and Richard Layne.

Brian Johnson of Independence was recognized as Most Improved Driver for the USRA Modified division.

During the banquet, drivers received an update on some of the upgrades being made at the facility for the 2016 season, which will feature an all-new backstretch concessions stand and new fencing around the track and a remodeled version of the official’s pit-side tower. In addition, the outbuildings will receive a fresh coat of new paint in an effort to spruce up the grounds. These are the upgrades that will take place for 2016.

It was also announced during the banquet that owners and promoters Earl and Susan Walls have committed additional bonus options to Modified drivers participating in the 2016 annual holiday special events. If a driver wins two of the three specials held over the Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Labor Day weekends, they will collect an extra $2,500 for their efforts on top of the posted first-place money. If one lucky driver sweeps all three of the big-money holiday specials, they will take home an additional $5,000 for their achievement!

CMS is seeking an experienced track maintenance and preparation person for the 2016 race season. Serious applicants must be experienced and have proper credentials for operating heavy equipment used for weekly track preparation. Current track equipment includes but is not limited to light and heavy-duty tractors, box blade, grader, sheep’s foot roller, standard water truck, and terragator water truck. CMS is also in search of a parts and tires service retailer for the 2016 race season. Prospective companies or independent dealers wishing to inquire about this opportunity will be expected to be on-site at CMS on all scheduled race nights for the 2016 season. Prospective applicants for either of these positions are asked to call Earl or Susan Walls at the CMS business line at (816) 229-1338. No calls after 8 p.m. please.

USRA recently released its 2016 rulesbook, which may be found at www.usraracing.com. CMS will utilize USRA rules for Modifieds and B-Mods in 2016. USRA will sanction the Modified division on a weekly basis. CMS will host a few USRA B-Mod sanctioned events throughout the season and will make announcements regarding the exact dates through future schedule updates for the 2016 season.

Keep up with CMS on Twitter @CMSgoing_green. Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/pages/Central-Missouri-Speedway. Join our email group by emailing info@centralmissourispeedway.net. Keep up with CMS news and information by pointing your browser to www.centralmissourispeedway.net. The tentative 2016 CMS schedule has been available on the track’s website since November and may be found at www.centralmissourispeedway.net. All total, there are 24 nights of racing planned with the season opener coming on Saturday, April 16th. Our next press release will feature a further look into the 2016 schedule.

Contact Susan Walls at 816-229-1338 to join the CMS team of business partners, no calls after 8 p.m. There are several opportunities for your business to become involved in the exciting sport of dirt-track racing. No other sport has as many dedicated and loyal fans as weekly dirt racing. Car class sponsorship, event sponsorship, race night sponsorship, and special-event sponsorship are just a few of the ways to put your marketing and branding logo in front of the loyal race family.

CMS wishes to thank its 2015 primary sponsors for their support this season! Cliff Harris Warrensburg Ford, Budweiser, KMZU 100.7 FM, Sunoco Race Fuels, Pepsi, KMMO FM 102.9, Midwest Coatings, Better Country KIX 105.7 FM, Comfort Inn Warrensburg Station, 610 Sports Radio Kansas City, KRLI FM 103.9 & KAOL 101.3 FM The Grenade, Heartland Waste and 'Today's New Hit Country' 95.3 FM KDKD.

This list of 2015 outstanding business partners includes: Victory Trophies & Plaques, Roundabout Café, Batliner Recycling, RockAuto.com,  DQ Grill & Chill of Warrensburg, Blue Springs Chiropractic, Economy Lumber, Brooks Automotive LLC, Kleinschmidt's Western Store, OK Tire Stores, Eickleberry Concrete & Construction, Finish Line Performance, Wolf Tire Service, Rod End Supply, JA Performance and Outdoor Services, Seeburg Mufflers, RockAuto.com and RacinDirt.com.