Jackson Scores Heartland Checkers at Midway
Photo: Todd Boyd
When the dust settled Friday night at Midway Speedway, Kris Jackson stood in Victory Lane scoring the Heartland Modified Tour Presented by Real Racing Wheels victory and $2,000 top prize. However, the race was not without it's share of action.
“We were having one of the funnest races I've had in a long time with Wheeler,” Said Jackson. “I have a little damage. I'm sure it's gonna cost me more to fix than what I'm gonna win. This trophy is definitely one I'll remember. I was just hoping the tire didn't go down. I felt something bent back there it doesn't feel right, but who cares right now.”
Coming to three laps to go, Clifford Lean slowed with trouble down the back straightaway. Chad Wheeler and Jackson were locked up in a thriller for the lead. The contact between Lean and Jackson happened at nearly the same time the Midwest Sheet Metal caution was waving.
The final restart set up a three lap shootout with Jackson holding off both Wheeler and Tanner Mullens. Early in the race Tyler Wolff led until Jackson passed him as his right rear tire was expiring. Wheeler led for a period of time as well, prior to Jackson working his way by.
Jackson won utilizing his J2 Chassis, which he builds in house. He installed a four barrel carburetor, and added a 5 inch spoiler to his otherwise B-Mod setup. Jackson is a former track champion at Midway and put together a night he won't soon forget.
Heat race victories went to Tyler Wolff, Joe Duvall, Kris Jackson and Chad Wheeler. 33 total cars registered for the evening.
A huge thank you is in order for Lazy Lees One Stop for their support of the event. Their partnership with the track allowed the entire grandstand to enter free of charge.
Tomorrow action moves to Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, Missouri for the fourth stop on the tour's 2024 schedule. All mothers are admitted free of charge in the grandstand tomorrow courtesy of Vietti Marketing.
Wehrs Machine & Racing Products A Feature (30 Laps): 1. Kris Jackson 2. Tanner Mullens 3. Chad Wheeler 4. Darron Fuqua 5. Tad Davis 6. Joe Duvall 7. Ryan Middaugh 8. Gabe Hodges 9. Henry Chambers 10. Kenton Allen 11. Tyler Wolff 12. Tanner Black 13. Brandon Givens 14. Kelsie Black 15. Dakota Dale 16. Dean Wille 17. Chris Kratzer 18. Colton Eck 19. Gunner Martin 20. Lewis Jackson 21. Lane Whitney 22. Clifford Lean 23. Brian McGowan 24. Chevy Coleman
Real Racing Wheels B Feature (15 Laps): 1. Brian McGowan 2. Kenton Allen 3. Colton Eck 4. Brandon Givens 5. Tyler Brown 6. Rick Beebe 7. Dean Wille 8. Tanner Barnhart 9. Mickey Burrell 10. Dayton Pursley 11. Greg Scheffler 12. Clifford Lean 13. Jarret Dotson 14. Nathan Hagar 15. Jason Pursley
ARMI Contractors Heat 1 (8 Laps): 1. Tyler Wolff 2. Chris Kratzer 3. Gunner Martin 4. Lewis Jackson 5. Chevy Coleman 6. Tyler Brown 7. Clifford Lean 8. Tanner Barnhart 9. Jason Pursley
Kenny's Tile Heat 2 (8 Laps): 1. Joe Duvall 2. Henry Chambers 3. Tad Davis 4. Tanner Black 5. Brian McGowan 6. Rick Beebe 7. Dayton Pursley 8. Greg Scheffler
S&S Fishing and Rental Heat 3 (8 Laps): 1. Kris Jackson 2. Kelsie Black 3. Gabe Hodges 4. Dakota Dale 5. Kenton Allen 6. Brandon Givens 7. Dean Wille 8. Nathan Hagar
Fast Shafts Heat 4 (8 Laps): 1. Chad Wheeler 2. Ryan Middaugh 3. Tanner Mullens 4. Darron Fuqua 5. Lane Whitney 6. Colton Eck 7. Jarret Dotson 8. Mickey Burrell
The Heartland Modified Tour Presented by Real Racing Wheels would like to thank their 2024 season long partners.
Gold Partners - ARMI Contractors, Day Motorsports, Hochatown Saloon, Kenny's Tile, Midwest Sheet Metal, RacinDirt.com, Real Racing Wheels, S&S Fishing and Rental, VP Racing Fuels Heartland, Wehrs Machine & Racing Products
Silver Partners – American Racer Tires, Central Spray Foam & Cement Lifting, Duvall Electric, Fast Shafts, Freight Logistics Inc., Integra Shocks, Keyser Manufacturing, Milburn Property LLC, One4 Motorsports, Rick Beebe Heating and Air Conditioning
Bronze Partners – Charlie Williams Painting, Fowler Locomotive Sales, Lassiter Construction, Transmissions Unlimited
2024 HMT Point Fund
1. $7,500
2. $4,500
3. $3,500
4. $3,000
5. $2,500
6. $2,400
7. $2,300
8. $2,200
9. $2,100
10. $2,000
*80 Percent attendance required to remain point fund eligible*