SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- Round number 16 of the Transport Graphics Championship Chase will get underway Saturday Night September 1st at the "Quick-Quarter" of the Springfield Raceway as drivers attempt to either grab that first win of the season or better themselves in the final point standings. The Speedway will continue racing after that date with several special events.

Action will feature the Budweiser USRA Modifieds, Reliable Chevrolet USRA B Modifieds, Casey's General Stores Midwest Modz, Wheeler Metal Legends and Young Lion Legends, Pepsi Pure Stocks and Williams Lawn Care and Preservation Street Stocks.

Current point leaders include Jackie Dalton (USRA Modifieds) holding a narrow 22 point cushion over Mitch Keeter, Scott Drake (USRA B Modifieds), Trevor Drake (Midwest Modz), Justin Comer ( Legends), Wesley Smith ( Young Lion Legends), Brett Testerman (Pure Stocks), and Jim Reid (Street Stocks).

The Speedway will also be having a lap of respect and honor in the memory of long time fan Wanda "Granny" Jeffries of Springfield. Mrs. Jeffries was a devoted fan of the Springfield Raceway and during the banquet for the 2010 race season was awarded a season long pass from owners Jerry Hoffman and Doug Bland. Mrs.Jeffries passed away in early August of 2011 and was a loved member by fans, drivers, and staff.

In case of a cancellation due to weather, there will be No Make-Up Date and standings will be final.

Grandstand gates open at 5:30 with hot laps to start around 6:30 and Racing to get underway at 7:30.

Grandstand Admission is only $12 for Adults while kids 6-12 are $5 and under 6 free.
For more information on the Springfield Raceway go to WWW.SpringfieldRaceway.Com or contact Jerry Hoffman at 417-673-7426.

Point Standings
USRA Modifieds
Jackie Dalton-Carthage 1341
Mitch Keeter-Webb City 1319
John Yeoman-Joplin 1289
Bobby Pearish Oronogo 1164
Jerry Lankton-Lampe 1151
Rob Muilenburg-Sparta 1094
Fred Slagle-Pierce City 953
Brian Green-Pierce City 910
Robbie Bryant-Willard 809
Billy Dalton-Exeter 791

USRA B Modifieds
Scott Drake-Webb City 1404
Kaleb Copher-Webb City 1123
Jon Yeoman Jr-Granby 1030
Jared Thulin-Stillwater, Oklahoma 946
Jeremy Thulin-Miami, Oklahoma 929
Bobby Maggard Jr-Republic 886
Don Luna-St James 835
Thomas Hylton-Avilla 801
Blake Ellis-Sarcoxie 791
Michael Maggard-Republic 768

Legends
Justin Comer-Justin 296
Wayne Johnston-Rolla 267
Mike Hailman-Reed Springs 248
Caleb McDugle-Quapaw, Oklahoma 231
Billy Cottrill-Joplin 216
James McDugle-Quapaw, Oklahoma 183
Calvin Garner-Sarcoxie 179
Matt Gruenburg-Joplin 177
Darrell McWhirter-Bentonville, Ark. 158
Jay Reynolds-Springfield 157

Midwest Modz
Trevor Drake-Webb City 353
Rusty Forrest-Ozark 304
Todd McGregor-Clever 251
Taylor Moore-Bois D'Arc 231
Gary Krebs-Clever 205
Bobby Gough-Joplin 200
Matthew Thulin-Miami, Oklahoma 169
Ken Walker-Springfield 164
Steve Moore-Springfield 164
Austin Johnson-Joplin 163
Craig Keeter-Webb City 163

Pure Stocks
Bret Testerman-Miami, Oklahoma 321
Jack Hamer-Ava 306
Tyler Thulin-Miami, Oklahoma 262
Philip Schloesser-Everton 262
Danny Vasquez-Branson West 170
Tanner Sitton-Bolivar 167
Elizabeth Jolley-Billings 159
Lenny Bell-Willard 156
Mitch Hemphill-Miami, Oklahoma 121
Darrell Storment-Bolivar 118

Street Stocks
Jim Reid-Springfield 283
Wayne Morris-Miami, Oklahoma 236
Shawn Schmidt-Springfield 218
Wayne Bysor-Bolivar 184
Bryan Tillman-Branson 155
Rex Sawyer-Ava 148
Kim Kaasa-Springfield 137
Daniel Deason-Bolivar 120
Larry Whitworth Jr-Branson 70
Joe Girardi-Bolivar 63

Young Lions Legends
Wesley Smith-Nixa 304
Kylan Garner-Sarcoxie 279
Graysn Cox-Joplin 251
Ty McWhirter-Bentonville, Arkansas 195
Jeremy Watson-Billings 54
Lexy VanZandt-Springfield 51
Mariah Reynolds-Springfield 15