"We won the first round of the last ADRL race in Martin, MI," said Barklage. "But the rain came in and we didn't get to finish. We will basically be running two events this weekend. We will hopefully go a few more rounds from last weekend, and also be able to do well for this event."

To add to the pressure of a double weekend, this will be the first of two ADRL events near home for Barklage.

"This is my first National Event close to home this season," added Barklage. "It's always nice to see so many friends and family, but it also adds the pressure. We always want to do well, but when you're in front of your hometown, it can make things a little tougher. We also host a lot more people when we're this close to home, so it's always very busy. Last weekend we made it to the final round at Kansas City, so hopefully with two chances this weekend we can make it to another final round!"

The ADRL Hardee's Independence Drags III will take place at Heartland Park Topeka, July 3 - 4. Spectator gates open at 9:00 am each day. Rd. 1 of qualifying will be Friday at 7:00 pm. For more event schedule information, visit http://www.ADRL.US.

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