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(Bill W) April 30, 2012 – Rain foiled the initial try at the season lid lifter for the Midwest Open Wheel Association (MOWA), but they will try it again this Friday night at the Jacksonville Speedway in Jacksonville, Illinois! A number of drivers have confirmed their intentions on battling at the banked ¼-mile oval.

Defending MOWA champion, Jerrod Hull, of Sikeston, Missouri, will look to defend his title, starting Friday. Springfield, Illinois’ Jimmy Hurley made a run at Hull, but fell just short. He is expected to compete along with Robbie Standridge, also of Springfield, who finished third last season. In addition, two-time Short Track Nationals champion, Tony Bruce Jr. is expected to compete!

Korey Weyant, Chris Urish, AJ Bruns, Jim Moughan Jr., Jordan Goldesberry, Jeremy Standridge and Joey Moughan completed the top ten and all are expected back this season. Three Rookie of the Year candidates have also indicated their participation: Paul Nienhiser of Jacksonville, Illinois, Paul Patterson of Virden, Illinois and Caleb Wankel of Jacksonville, Illinois.

Four different winners graced Victory Lane at Jacksonville in 2011. Terry McCarl, Hull, Danny Smith and Hurley all won features there last season.

Pit gates open at 4 p.m. on Friday, with grandstands opening at 5 p.m. Hot laps are scheduled for 6:30 p.m. with racing slated for 7 p.m. Tickets are $18 for adults. Modifieds, Street Stocks, 600cc Micros and Hornets are also on the card!

2012 MOWA Racing Fantasy League!

MOWA is teaming up with www.FantasyDirtRacing.com to allow fans and drivers alike to team up for FREE in a 2012 MOWA Racing Fantasy League! Stay tuned to www.FantasyDirtRacing.com and www.MidwestOpenWheel.com for more details!

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Add Casey Shuman to the list. Casey might not know it yet, but Rick Pollock his car owner just called and committed him to putting the wing on the 21x Friday night.