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One last race at Limaland
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ALLENTOWN - And it all comes down to this. Tonight, the season point titles at Limaland Motorsports Park will be decided in the 11th annual Season Championships, and chances are a few new names will join the list.
In the Bud Thunderstock division, Kevin Gossard leads the way with 978 points. Since the University of Northwestern Ohio took over operations of the track, Gossard hasn't won a season title; the closest he came was 2006, when he finished second to Tony Anderson.
Speaking of Anderson, the four-time champ trails Gossard by 32 points in second place. Tim Bowen follows with 936 points, Earnie Woodard with 906 and Frank Paladino with 890.
The Elwer Fence Sprints division could see a two-fer, with J.R. Stewart looking to close out a season title. He won the NRA Sprint Invaders title, and leads the Elwer Fence division with 832 points. Stewart's previous best finish was third in 2003.
It won't be easy, though, with Mike Miller hot on his heels, at 826 points. Rounding out the top-5 are Tim Allison (792), Mike Brecht (772) and Rick Boughan (764).
The Professional Computer Company UMP Modifieds have been owned by the duo of Terry Hull and Todd Sherman for the last four seasons; during that span, Hull has three-straight titles, with Sherman winning in '03.
That string could break this year with the strong showing of Ada's Jon Henry. He has 998 points to lead, with Hull just behind him at 970. Michael Tarleton has 902 points, good for third place, followed by Casey Luedeke (882) and Sherman (866).
The King of the Quarter-Mile races will also be contested, with big payouts to the winners - Sprints pay $3,000, Mods $2,000 and Stocks $1,000. Qualifiers are feature winners from this year.
Pit gates open at 4 p.m., and grandstands at 5 p.m. Hot laps rev up at 6:30 p.m. and racing at 7:30 p.m.
Waynesfield Motor Sports Park
Racing is set to end at Waynesfield on Saturday, with the non-wing sprints, 600-cc mini-sprints, UMP Modifieds and trucks. Gates open at 4 p.m. Hot laps start at 6 p.m. and racing at 7 p.m.
Eldora Speedway
It's a special Sunday of racing at Eldora, with the Baltes Classic, honoring track founders Earl and Bernice Baltes. The Sunoco American Late Models have a $3,000 to-win paycheck, supported on the ticket by Moser UMP Modifieds and Advance Auto Parts Stocks.
Fans also have a chance to win big, with a minimum of $50,000 in prizes and awards, including $15,000 in cash disbursements. It will be distributed at random amongst the fans in attendance. In addition to the cash, product and gift cards from The Home Depot, MAC Tools, NIKE, Sunoco, Armor All and Old Spice will be distributed.
Ticket office opens at 2 p.m. and gates at 3 p.m. Hot laps start at 5:45 p.m., with racing following at 7:30 p.m.
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