Jackson edges Neuman for Lebanon I-44 Speedway USRA Modified Championship

  • August 31, 2007
  • by Andrew McNaughton

LEBANON, Mo. - The USRA has updated the Lebanon I-44 Speedway Modified points standings, and Tony Jackson Jr. claimed the 2007 USRA Modified championship. Defending USRA Modified champion Justin Neuman finished just two points behind Jackson, narrowly missing a chance to win back-to-back championships.

Jackson and Neuman went into the final points weekend at the Lebanon I-44 Speedway in a virtual tie in the USRA Modified points standings. While Jackson won the feature, Neuman finished a close third.

The USRA awards points based on finishes, but also awards points based on other factors such as passing points and car counts for national points.

As a USRA-sanctioned track, the Lebanon I-44 Speedway is able to offer additional championship prize money to their very talented modified drivers.

Jackson, Neuman, and all of your favorite Modified drivers will compete this Friday night in a $1,000-to-win feature. The Lebanon I-44 Speedway welcomes the MARS and MLRA Super Late Models Friday and Saturday night for the 5th Annual Larry Phillips Memorial Fall Shootout. Friday night, the Late Models will run heat and feature qualifying races, and the Modifieds will be in action as well.

Saturday night, it will be a $10,000-to-win 40 lap Late Model feature, as well as feature races in the Factory Stock, B-modified, and Bomber classes. Gates open at 5PM, racing begins at 730PM this Friday and Saturday night at the Lebanon I-44 speedway, located off interstate exit 135 on old route 66. Grandstand admission is only $10 Friday, and $20 Saturday, and as always, kids 12 and under are admitted free.

Final USRA Modified points standing for Lebanon I-44 Speedway:

1. #56 Tony Jackson Jr. (1108)
2. #14 Justin Neuman (1106)
3. #54 David Hendrix (1047)
4. #23 Mookie Cunningham (932)
5. #118 Terry Beckham Jr. (809)