Pevely, MO (August 25, 2012) – Billy Moyer of Batesville, AR took the win and the $5000 payday at Federated Auto Parts Raceway @ I-55 Saturday night.
Brian Shirley of Chatam, IL lead the first half of the 40 lap race and was able to keep Moyer behind him, but Moyer wouldn’t be denied for long. In one of the best battles for the lead ever witnessed at I-55, Shirley, Moyer and Billy Moyer Jr of Batesville, AR raced three wide around the high-banks of the Schrader / Marler owned facility, with Moyer coming out on top.
Moyer Jr would get around Shirley for second making it dominating performance by the Moyer family.
Shirley would hold on for third while Shannon Babb of Mowequa, IL and Randy Korte of Highland, IL rounded out the top five.
Detailed results can be found at www.marsracingseries.com.
Next up for the MARS series will be the 42nd Annual 4-State Dirt Track Championships at Monett Speedway in Monett, MO on Sunday September 2, 2012.