Lakeside Speedway Explained

Lakeside Speedway is a 4/10 mile auto racing Dirt track located in Kansas City, Kansas. It features racing on a weekly basis from April to September in USRA Modified, USRA Stock Car, USRA B-Mod, E-Modifieds, Grand National and Factory Stock categories. Racing at the track is sanctioned by United States Racing Association.

History

The track originally opened on April 17, 1955, at 92nd and Leavenworth Road. However, three deaths during the 1956 racing season forced its closure. Lakeside Speedway reopened under new management in 1961 and continued at the Leavenworth Road location through 1988 when developers for The Woodlands dog & horse racing track purchased the property. Lakeside Speedway then moved to its present location at 5615 Wolcott Drive, also in Kansas City, Kansas. The move enabled not only construction of modern grandstands and a press box, but also provided room for an adjacent campground for racing fans. From 1989 to 1999 Lakeside operated as a half-mile asphalt track. In 2000, it was again under new management, which converted the speedway to a high-banked 4/10-mile dirt track.[1] Flooding is an ongoing concern at the facility due to its close proximity to the Missouri River.

NASCAR connection

The track hosted one NASCAR Convertible Series event in 1956. The race was won by Frank Mundy. The NASCAR Midwest Series also ran one race at the speedway in 1999.

Among the notable NASCAR drivers who have raced at Lakeside Speedway is Clint Bowyer. Bowyer still holds several records at the track.

Most wins(2000-2013)

Year1st2nd3rd4th5th6th7th8th9th10th(Tied)
2000Dave Brundage
7
Chad Lyle
5
Clint Bowyer
3
Marshall Jewett
3
Bobby Ohrenberg
3
Dennis Belknap
3
Johnny Saadhoff
3
Frank Littrell
2
Steve Newson
2
Jason Moppin
2
Carl Ewing
2
2001Clint Bowyer
9
Dave Brundage
7
Chad Lyle
6
Bobby Ohrenberg
6
Frank Littrell
5
Dennis Belknap
4
Wade Sherman
4
Danny Charles
4
Marshall Jewett
3
Johnny Saadhoff
3
Karrick, Billings, Boney
3
2002Clint Bowyer
18
Kerry Davis
18
Tim Karrick
8
Dave Brundage
7
Chad Lyle
6
Bobby Ohrenberg
6
Wade Sherman
6
Frank Littrell
5
Danny Charles
5
Dennis Belknap
4
Billings, Billings
4
2003Kerry Davis
29
Clint Bowyer
26
Tim Karrick
10
Dave Brundage
7
Chad Lyle
7
Bobby Ohrenberg
6
Wade Sherman
6
Frank Littrell
5
JR Billings
5
Tom Charles
5
Charles, Billings
5
2004Kerry Davis
33
Clint Bowyer
27
Tim Karrick
15
John O'Neal,Jr
11
Chad Lyle
9
Gene Claxton
8
Dave Brundage
7
Tom Charles
7
Bobby Ohrenberg
6
Wade Sherman
6
Billings, Tranckino, Richards
5
2005Kerry Davis
34
Clint Bowyer
27
Tim Karrick
20
Gene Claxton
18
John O'Neal,Jr
15
Chad Lyle
9
Dave Brundage
7
Tom Charles
7
Lynn Nelson
7
Dustin Boney
7
2006Kerry Davis
38
Clint Bowyer
27
Tim Karrick
27
Gene Claxton
25
John O'Neal,Jr
15
Chad Lyle
13
Lynn Nelson
10
John Allen
10
Tim Shields
10
Tim Billings
10
2007Kerry Davis
41
Tim Karrick
32
Clint Bowyer
27
Gene Claxton
26
John O'Neal,Jr
15
John Allen
15
Tim Shields
15
Tim Billings
14
Chad Lyle
13
Lynn Nelson
10
2008Kerry Davis
43
Tim Karrick
37
Clint Bowyer
27
Gene Claxton
27
Tim Shields
17
Chad Lyle
17
Nic Bidinger
17
John O'Neal,Jr
15
John Allen
15
Tim Billings
14
2009Kerry Davis
45
Tim Karrick
39
Gene Claxton
28
Clint Bowyer
27
Nic Bidinger
19
Tim Shields
18
Chad Lyle
18
John O'Neal,Jr
15
John Allen
15
Tim Billings
14
2010Kerry Davis
45
Tim Karrick
41
Gene Claxton
32
Clint Bowyer
27
Nic Bidinger
20
Tim Shields
19
Chad Lyle
18
Tim Billings
17
John O'Neal,Jr
15
John Allen
15
2011Kerry Davis
45
Tim Karrick
42
Gene Claxton
34
Clint Bowyer
27
Tim Shields
21
Nic Bidinger
20
Tim Billings
19
Chad Lyle
18
John O'Neal,Jr
15
John Allen
15
2012Tim Karrick
48
Kerry Davis
47
Gene Claxton
37
Clint Bowyer
27
Tim Shields
23
Nic Bidinger
21
Tim Billings
20
Chad Lyle
18
John O'Neal,Jr
16
John Allen
15
2013Tim Karrick
48 (0)
Kerry Davis
47 (0)
Gene Claxton
39 (2)
Clint Bowyer
27
Tim Shields
25 (2)
Nic Bidinger
24 (3)
Tim Billings
20 (0)
Chad Lyle
18 (0)
Marshall Jewett
17 (3)
John O'Neal, Jr
16 (0)

This list includes point races only, no special races.Drivers in bold currently race at Lakeside Speedway.The numbers in parentheses represent how many wins the driver has this season.

Partially Updated September 27, 2014

Sources: Lakesidespeedway.net (JRfan), Speednetdirect.com, & racinboys.com

Track championships

RankDriver namechampionship's & years
1 Gene Claxton11 (80,84,85,87,88,89,90,03,04,05,06)
2Tim Karrick11 (86,92,93,94,95,97,98,03,04,06,12)
3Tony Sawyer4 (91,92,94,96)
3Brett Heeter4 (09,13,14,15)
3Tim Shields4 (07,14,15,16)
4Jim Martin3 (71,72,73)
4Mike Dibben3 (74,75,76)
4Joe Kosiski3 (81,82,86)
4Billy Deckman3 (81,87,94)
4Joe Schoenberger3 (90,91,93)
4Les Foster3 (94,96,97)
4Buz Kaster3 (87,89,08)
4Tom Charles3 (84,05,10)
4Bobby Layne3 (76,77,84)
4Nic Bidinger3 (08,13,14)
4Chad Clancy3 (09,14,16)
4Chad Lyle3 (00,03,08)
4Terry Bivins2 (70,71)
5Roger Arnhart2 (71,72)
5Cliff Lawrence2 (72,73)
5Kenny King2 (82,83)
5Tom Wunder2 (82,88)
5Duane Walker2 (85,86)
5Dave Cotterman2 (90,91)
5Larry Phillips2 (91,92)
5Jeff Atchley2 (98,99)
5Steve Newson2 (98,99)
5Clint Bowyer2 (01,02)
5Jake Richards2 (03,04)
5Lewis Taylor2 (66,69)
5Jerry Weld2 (66,67)
5Tim Billings2 (02,07)
5Danny Charles2 (01,09)

Last updated February 4, 2017

Track champions year by year

YearDriver nameClass
1955No ChampNo Champ
1956Unknown Unknown
1957ClosedClosed
1958ClosedClosed
1959ClosedClosed
1960ClosedClosed
1961UnknownUnknown
1962UnknownUnknown
1963Greg WeldSuper Modified
1964Unknown Unknown
1965Unknown Unknown
1966Jerry WeldSuper Modified
1966Lewis TaylorModified Stock
1967Jerry WeldSuper Modified
1967Thurman LovejoyLate Model
1967Lester FriebeModified Stock
1967Tom FairclothHobo
1968Fred WhistlerLate Model
1968Jim HagerModified Stock
1968Harold MontaryHobo
1969Jim StillModified Stock
1969Dick MichaelsHobo
1969Lewis TaylorLate Model Stock
1970Terry BivinsSuper Stock
1970Gene BondHobo
1970Bob OlsonMini Stock
1971Terry BivinsSuper Stock
1971Bill Ufford,SrHobo Stock
1971Roger ArnhartMini Modified
1971Denny CrooksMini Stock
1971Jim MartinAmerican Compact
1972Gene ChapmanSuper Stock
1972Jon WagnerHobby Stock
1972Roger ArnhartMini Modified
1972Cliff LawrenceMini Stock
1972Jim MartinMini American Compact
1973Bud DibbenLate Model Stock
1973Darryl FoleySemi Stock
1973Cliff LawrenceMini Stock
1973Jim MartinAmerican Compact
1974Mike DibbenLate Model stock
1974Ray LindseySemi Stock
1974Bill CurtisModified Sprint
1974Richard JohnsonModified Mini
1975Mike DibbenLate Model
1975Kenny PriceSemi Stock
1976Mike DibbenLate Model
1976Bobby LayneSprint
1977Joe WallaceLate Model
1977Bobby LayneSprint
1978Bob KosiskiLate Model
1978Gene GennettenSprint
1979John OswaltLate Model
1979Duane IsaacsHobbie Stock
1979Tim GreenSprint Cars
1980Gene ClaxtonLate Model
1980Ken BiselHobby Stock
1980Gary ScottSprint Cars
1981Joe KosiskiLate Model
1981Galen SchaeferSportsman Stock Cars
1981Bill UtzSprint Cars
1981Billy DeckmanStreet Stock
1982Kenny King Street Stock
1982Tom WunderLimited Late Model
1982Joe KosiskiLate Model
1982Bill RobisonSprint Car
1983Rick BeebeLate Model
1983Rusty HildermanLimited Late Model
1983Kenny KingStreet Stock
1984Gene ClaxtonLate Model
1984Tom CharlesStreet Stock
1984Bobby LayneIMCA Modified
1985Gene ClaxtonLate Model
1985Terry FordStreet Stock
1985Duane WalkerModified
1986Joe KosiskiLate Model
1986Tim KarrickSportsman Streets
1986Duane WalkerModified
1986Chris LittrellStrickly Street
1987Gene ClaxtonLate Model
1987Billy DeckmanSportsman
1987Buz KasterModified
1987Mike HoenshellCharger
1988Gene ClaxtonNASCAR Late Model
1988Tom WunderNASCAR Sportsman
1988Pat GannNASCAR Modified
1988Bob BowmanNASCAR Charger
1989Gene ClaxtonNASCAR Late Model
1989Buz KasterModified
1989Elizabeth Harvey4 Cylinder Pony Stock
1989Dave PerkinsCharger
1989Mark RemboldtSportsman
1990Joe SchoenbergerPure Pony Stock
1990Dave CottermanOpen Pony Stock
1990Larry StarkeyStreet Stock
1990Steve VestSuper Stock
1990Troy BacklundModified
1990Gene ClaxtonLate Model
1991Joe SchoenbergerPure Pony Stock
1991Dave CottermanOpen Pony Stock
1991Tony SawyerCharger
1991Jamie HagerModified
1991Larry PhillipsLate Model
1992Larry PhillipsLate Model
1992Tim KarrickModified
1992Tony SawyerCharger
1992Leroy Holler4 Cylinder Pony Stocks
1993Russ PhillipsLate Model
1993Tim KarrickModified
1993Jeff KlemChargers
1993Joe Schoenberger4 Cylinder Pony Stocks
1993Darrin ChristyPure Street Stock
1994Billy DeckmanNASCAR Late Model
1994Tim KarrickNASCAR Modified
1994Tony SawyerNASCAR Chargers
1994John SteenstryNASCAR 4 Cylinder Pony Stock
1994Les FosterNASCAR Pure Street Stock
1995Larry "Bubba" HarveyLate Model
1995Tim KarrickModified
1995Barry CowdenCharger
1995Erich HamdorfPony Stock
1995Tim EdwardsStreet Stock
1996John O’Neal, JrLate Model
1996Ron HartfordModified
1996Tony SawyerCharger
1996Robert LawrencePony Stock
1996Les FosterStreet Stock
1997Tim KarrickModified
1997Jim CareyCharger
1997Richie FurrellPony Stock
1997Les FosterStreet Stock
1998Tim KarrickModified
1998Jeff AtchleySportsman Late Model
1998Bob HaugsnessPony Stock
1998Steve Newson Struck
1999Mike KlemModified
1999Jeff Atchley Sportsman Late Model
1999Jake McHenryPony Stock
1999Steve NewsonStruck
2000Chad LyleModified
2000Dave BrundageGrand National
2000Carl EwingFactory Stock
2001Clint BowyerModified
2001Bobby OhrenbergGrand National
2001Danny CharlesFactory Stock
2002Clint BowyerModified
2002Kerry DavisGrand National
2002Tim BillingsFactory Stock
2003Chad LyleModified
2003Gene ClaxtonGrand National
2003Jake RichardsFactory Stock
2004Tim KarrickModified
2004Gene ClaxtonGrand National
2004Jake RichardsFactory Stock
2005Tom CharlesModified
2005Gene ClaxtonGrand National
2005Jim BakerFactory Stock
2006Tim KarrickModified
2006Gene ClaxtonGrand National
2006Lynn NelsonFactory Stock
2007John AllenModified
2007Tim BillingsGrand National
2007Tim ShieldsFactory Stock
2008Chad LyleModified
2008Nic BidingerGrand National
2008Buz KasterFactory Stock
2009Danny CharlesModified
2009Chad ClancyGrand National
2009Brett HeeterFactory Stock
2010Tom CharlesModified
2010Chad ShawGrand National
2010Marshall JewettFactory Stock
2011Aaron MarrantModified
2011Mike RyunGrand National
2011Caleb McClellanFactory Stock
2011Mike TannerB Modified
2012Tim KarrickModified
2012Kelby OstranderGrand National
2012Justin SeifertFactory Stock
2012Nick NewtonB Modified
2013Nic BidingerUSRA Modified
2013Gary DonaldsonGrand National
2013Brett HeeterUSRA Stock Car
2013Aaron MarrantUSRA B Modified
2014Nic BidingerUSRA Modified
2014Tim ShieldsGrand National
2014Brett HeeterUSRA Stock Car
2014Chad ClancyUSRA B Mod
2015Kerry DavisUSRA Modified
2015Tim ShieldsGrand National
2015Brett HeeterUSRA Stock Car
2015Ed NollUSRA B Modified
2016Kerry DavisUSRA Modified
2016Tim ShieldsGrand National
2016Trevor HuntUSRA Stock Car
2016Chad ClancyUSRA B Modified
2016Jason RyunFactory Stock

Last updated February 4, 2017

External links

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Lakeside Speedway Track Info.