Current points leader David Hendrix (54) looks to hold off Tony Jackson Jr. and Justin Neuman (14) for the Lebanon I-44 Speedway track championship. (Ron Mitchell Photo)

LEBANON, Mo. - Race fans get ready for a night of thrills, as the USRA Modified Season Championship will come down to the wire this Saturday at the Lebanon I-44 Speedway, as the top three drivers in the class are within seven points of each other.

Rookie David Hendrix has led the points most of the year, but has hit a rough stretch late in the season, allowing for Tony Jackson Jr. (third place and seven points behind hendrix) and 2006 track champion Justin Neuman (second place and four points behind Hendrix) to get back into the championship hunt.

The pressure will be on these three drivers, while other favorites like Terry Beckham Jr. look to play spoiler this Saturday night.

While the champions will be crowned this Saturday, the racing continues all September long at Lebanon's fastest track. Race fans will not want to miss the 5th Annual Larry Phillips Memorial, featuring the Late Models of the MARS and MLRA series, racing both Friday and Saturday of Labor Day Weekend. The Lebanon I-44 Speedway season ends in grand fashion with the MARS-MLRA Fall Shootout on September 21 and 22. There plenty of racing excitement still to come at the Lebanon I-44 Speedway. Racing every Saturday night, with the gates opening at 5pm, and races starting at 730pm. Kids 12 and under are always admitted free at the Lebanon I-44 Speedway, located off of interstate exit 135, on Old Route 66.

USRA Modified points standings as of Aug. 24, 2007: