(Bill W) September 18, 2012 – A big doubleheader weekend is in store for the Midwest Open Wheel Association as they hit a pair of venues they are familiar with for some big cash! On Friday night, September 21, they will compete at the “Shaheen’s Blast from the Past” presented by Moughan Builders, aiming for the top prize of $4,000 in Jacksonville, Illinois. On Saturday night, the show moves across the Mississippi River to the 34 Raceway in West Burlington, Iowa.
Plenty of competition is expected to challenge the MOWA regulars. Recently crowned Knoxville Raceway and Huset’s Speedway champion, Terry McCarl is expected to compete, as well as Danny Smith, who has already picked up a pair of MOWA wins this year. In addition, Owasso, Oklahoma’s Tony Bruce Jr. has expressed his intentions on taking aim for the big prize.
Last weekend, Jerrod Hull made history by winning his second Tom Knowles Memorial in a row. The Sikeston, Missouri native enters the weekend as the point leader. AJ Bruns, who picked up a win at Jacksonville earlier this season is second in points, ahead of Korey Weyant. Ben Wagoner and Jim Moughan Jr. round out the top five.
Plenty of fun is in store this weekend. At Jacksonville Speedway on Friday night, there will be an autograph session at 5:30 p.m. Also, join your favorite drivers for free food and drinks, as they will be under the grandstand for the “MOWA-Palooza Shaheen Fan Appreciation Party” following the races! On Saturday in West Burlington, there will be a special autograph session during intermission! Don’t miss it!
Hurley is the only repeat winner in the seven-event MOWA history at Jacksonville’s bullring. He has picked up a win in 2011 and followed it with one last August 24. Other winners at Jacksonville include McCarl, Hull, Smith, Bruns and Brian Brown.
Danny Lasoski has two wins with the MOWA in West Burlington, with McCarl picking up the third one. A handful of Knoxville regulars are expected to challenge the MOWA regulars at the 3/8-mile oval Saturday!
For more information on these events visit Jacksonville Speedway’s website at www.JacksonvilleSpeedway.com and 34 Raceway’s website at www.34Raceway.com!
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A Look at the Winners at Jacksonville Speedway (7 events)

5-20-11 Terry McCarl, Altoona, IA
7-29-11 Jerrod Hull, Sikeston, MO
8-19-11 Danny Smith, Chillicothe, OH
9-30-11 Jimmy Hurley, Springfield, IL
5-18-12 AJ Bruns, Athens, IL
7-27-12 Brian Brown, Grain Valley, MO
8-24-12 Jimmy Hurley, Springfield, IL

A Look at the Winners at 34 Raceway (3 events)

4-23-11 Danny Lasoski, Dover, MO
9-24-11 Terry McCarl, Altoona, IA
5-27-12 Danny Lasoski, Dover, MO

2012 Midwest Open Wheel Association (MOWA) Tentative Schedule

Friday, April 20 – Lincoln Speedway (Rain)
Friday, May 4 – Jacksonville Speedway (Rain)
Friday, May 18 – Jacksonville Speedway (AJ Bruns, Athens, IL)
Saturday, May 26 – I-55 Speedway (Jerrod Hull, Sikeston, MO)
Sunday, May 27 – 34 Raceway (Danny Lasoski, Dover, MO)
Friday, June 15 – Lincoln Speedway (Jimmy Hurley, Springfield, IL)
Friday, June 29 – Tri-City Speedway (Heat)
Sunday, July 1 – Quincy Raceways (Jimmy Hurley, Springfield, IL)
Friday, July 6 – Lincoln Speedway (Jerrod Hull, Sikeston, MO)
Sunday, July 8 – Vermilion County Speedway (Jerrod Hull, Sikeston, MO)
Wednesday, July 11 – Lee County Speedway (Terry McCarl, Altoona, IA)
Wednesday, July 25 – Highland Speedway (Danny Smith, Chillicothe, OH)
Thursday, July 26 – Peoria Speedway (Canceled-Fence)
Friday, July 27 – Jacksonville Speedway – Mary Lee Standridge Memorial $3,000 to win (Brian Brown, Grain Valley, MO)
Saturday, July 28 – Macon Speedway (Danny Smith, Chillicothe, OH)
Sunday, August 19 – LaSalle Speedway (Billy Balog, Brookfield, WI)
Friday, August 24 – Jacksonville Speedway (Jimmy Hurley, Springfield, IL)
Friday, August 31 – Lincoln Speedway (Rain)
Saturday, September 1 – Plymouth Speedway – Earl Gaerte Memorial (Rain)
Saturday, September 15 – Spoon River Speedway – Tom Knowles Memorial (Jerrod Hull, Sikeston, MO)
Friday, September 21 – Jacksonville Speedway (Jacksonville, IL)
Saturday September 22 – 34 Raceway (West Burlington, IA)
Friday, October 12 – Tri-City Speedway – Season Championship (Pontoon Beach, IL)
2012 MOWA Sprint Car Series Point Standings (top 20)