"We were able to start from the No. 3 spot, which is the best we've done in the ADRL this season," said Barklage. "During qualifying, I ran my best 1/8 run at 3.78, and over 201 MPH, so the whole team was pretty excited. Typically when we race, my wife, parents, and brother all come, but this weekend it was just dad, our crew chief Chad, and me and we performed very well. I'm just so proud of how things went."

With a very solid qualifying position, Barklage was on to Rd.1 of eliminations. Getting off the starting line first, Barklage never looked back and took the win light with a 3.83, 197.74 MPH over Ken Thomas.

"Getting past round one is sometimes the hardest," added Barklage. "But seeing the win light in my lane this round was certainly worth the work. I knew I had a decent light and knew it had to be a good race, but I don't think I saw him when I crossed the finish line."

Unfortunately for Barklage and team, they will have to wait to continue racing action. Rain postponed eliminations, which will be finished during the ADRL Hardee's Independence Drags III at Heartland Park Topeka, July 3 - 4. Barklage and Lucas Oil will take on Josh Hernandez in Rd. 2.

Lucas Oil, Sunoco Race Fuel, and Pit Mat USA can be purchased through Lake Race Products, in Eldon, MO by calling 573-392-9984 or visiting us at http://www.MySpace.com/LakeRaceProducts

Barklage Racing would like to acknowledge Lucas Oil, Taylor Cable, Sunoco, NGK Sparkplugs, Goodson, Goodyear, Pit Mat USA, Lake Race Products, Mark Barklage Drywall, Moreland Well Drilling and Weld Wheels.

Notable
* Cody Barklage was the 2007 Super Chevy Show Aeromotive Fuel Systems Nitro Coupe World Champ
* Zach Barklage was the 2007 Super Chevy Show Aeromotive Fuel Systems Nitro Coupe Runner Up
* The team is based in Lake Ozark , Missouri.
* The team is owned and operated by parents Mark and Cathy Barklage, and operates a large family owned large drywall company in the Ozarks area of Missouri.

Courtesy of Amy Johnson