Tri-State Speedway
Wallis beats Morelock for victory at Spooker
From series reports
POCOLA, Okla. (Oct. 18) — Rick Wallis of Gentry, Ark., captured the Show-Me Racin' Series feature at Tri-State Speedway's 29th annual Spooker for his second series victory of 2008 and third of his career. Wallis earned $1,000. Chris Morelock of Springfield, Mo., finished second followed by Leslie Essary of Crane, Mo., who wrapped up his second consecutive series title in the 2008 finale.
Notes: Darrin Barton's team was involved in a serious highway accident en route home from Oklahoma, but none among the team were injured. ... Heat races were briefly delayed because of electrical problems at the track. ... Justin Wells of Aurora, Mo., finished fourth in Ken Patterson's regular No. 98. ... The series banquet is scheduled for Oct. 26 at Camp Barnabas, a camp for special needs children.
Show-Me Series @ Tri-State: (1) Rick Wallis, (2) Chris Morelock, (3) Leslie Essary, (4) Justin Wells, (5) Ken Essary, (6) Rick Lebow, (7) Shane Essary, (8) Conner Ward, (9) Shannon Phillips, (10) Jarrod Hilton, (11) Kevin Patrick, (12) Chris Powell, (13) Kevin Henson, (14) Phil Edmondson, (15) Darrin Barton, (16) Jordan Holloway, (17) Jim Fulp, (18) Larry Campbell, (19) Randy Galloway, (20) Dairan Hendrix, (21) Steve Johnson, (22) Burl Woods. Heat race winners (among 30 cars): Henson, L. Essary, S. Essary, Galloway. Consolation winner: Barton. Provisional starters: Powell. Woods.
