A few photos we took today at the Ship Rc. It was a fun day be sure to go support them.
Just got off phone with John at E3 Speedway. He’s gonna keep me updated on the track and how it looks thru out the day and night. We will make a decision tmrw morning by 11:30 or so.
Round 8- Sunday Oct 26th, for the Icon Graphics and Apparel 417 OKA at E3 Speedway in Ash Grove, Mo
Adults 417 OKA 417 class
Kids 7-13 class ( lets get this kid class built up)
The 1st Annual Goblin 40 E3 Speedway
Practice/ Test/ Tune 1:30-3:30
Drivers meeting 4:20
Hotlaps 4:30
Racing 4:45-5:00
22798 Lawrence 2040 Ash Grove, MO 65604
(but just google E3 speedway and it brings you right to it)
417 OKA Rules 2025:
212 Predator Motors ONLY
Pull Rope ONLY
Gas ONLY
Mod2 Cam allowed
Billet Rod allowed
Billet Fylwheel allowed
Up to 22lb Valve Springs
Drum Clutch ONLY
Stock Carb /. Can rejet
Slicks All 4 Corners Only
30lbs psi on right sides
25lbs psi on left sides
Must Durameter 50 or harder
No Nose’s
Must have Side Panels with #’s
Full face helmet
NECK BRACE/ GLOVES/ LONG SLEEVES / LONG PANTS REQUIRED
LEADER RUNS THE TOP
It’s oval day baby!! Doors open at 10am racing starts at 12:30
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đź“ŁRaces for today Saturday October 25th are CANCELLED, currently raining, wet and 50 degrees with no dry time at the Track.
Tony and I look forward to seeing everyone next Saturday evening at the Awards Banquet. I will post more details on Tuesday evening.
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I hear this guy can drive a race car. Does anyone know if it’s true? He is pretty mouthy.
Anyone heard from Steve Anderson from Monett Motor Speedway? I can’t seam to get an answer from his number I have 1 (479) 644-2069. If you have his number please share it as It must have changed.
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2026 HALL OF FAME CLASS ANNOUNCED
(October 22, 2025)
The 2026 class for the 38th annual Ozarks Area Racers Foundation Hall of Fame has been announced, with the ceremonies scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 31, at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds E-Plex.
Inductees are selected in two categories: Legends (for driving accomplishments) and Pioneers (off-track contributions such as car owners, mechanics, sponsors or media members).
LEGENDS
Brian Brown. The Lebanon native raced for 30 years on asphalt and dirt, competing in seven states with eight track championships and more than 100 feature wins at various speedways in the region.
Terry Deatherage. From Wichita, Kansas, he completed in the USAC Stock Car Series, ASA, World out Outlaw Late Models and NCRA Late Models with three first-place points finishes He ran on paved and dirt ovals.
Eric Turner. Driving most every division over a 30-season career, Turner won more than 200 races in Open Late Models, Factory Stocks and Modifieds From Hermitage, Turner recently retired from racing.
Alan Vaughn. One of the all-time greats in the Midwest Late Model Racing Association (MLRA) the Belton resident won the 1985 MLRA championship and was a regular contender on the circuit throughout his career.
PIONEERS
Russell Baker. The founder of Baker Racing Engine in Miami, Okla., Baker was a self-taught machinist. He began building engines at 18 and built motors for Bill Frye, Billy Moyer, Wendell Wallace and Dale McDowel, among others.
Donnie Kratzberg. Based in Fort Smith, Ark., Kratzberg founded Southwest Speed in 1975, one of the Midwest’s largest suppliers of auto performance parts.
Gene Morton. The Springfield native raced go-karts while also working with the MLRA in various roles. Morton helped his son JC Morton in his successful racing career. Gene passed away in early 2025.
Melanie Wynn. The long- time racing photographer at several Ozarks tracks, Wynn has been taking pictures for over 15 years and lives in Hartville, Missouri.
In addition to the Hall of Fame induction ceremony, racing memorabilia and race cars from different eras will be on display inside the E-Plex. Promoters from area speedways also will be invited to introduce their track champions and from the 2025 season in a “Salute to Champions” prior to the Hall of Fame program.
The 2025 class will bring the total number of Ozarks Area Racers Foundation Hall of Famers to 249.
Tickets are $15 in advance and will be available at area O’Reilly Auto Parts locations beginning in early January. Admission will be $20 at the door. Ages 12 and under are free. Doors will open at 2:30 p.m. with an autograph session for the inductees from 3:30-4:15 p.m. The formal program begins at 5 p.m.
