Cody Barklage and Lucas Oil will race this weekend's The Summit Racing Equipment Ohio Drags III,
which is the eighth of 10 races in the 2009 National Guard ADRL Tour. With this event and only one
other event left in the year to secure a spot in the coveted Battle of the Belts, every run needs
to be the best possible.
"So far, we've been able to achieve our goals each weekend," said Barklage. "We always want to do
well, but it's now crunch time. We must make every round count and do the best possible. The goal
for the season was to make it to the Battle of the Belts. In Pro Mod racing, to make it to the
battle proves you're one of the best teams in the world."
After having a top ? qualifying start and making a semi-final appearance in St. Louis just two
weeks ago, Barklage and team are focused to keep the momentum going.
"The car and team has done well so far," Barklage went on to say. "With this weekend and only one
other weekend that will count towards the battle, we need to make it count. As with every weekend,
our goal is to put the Goodyear's to the pavement and make some clean passes. We've had our share
of tough times lately, but this season has proved we still have what it takes to be real
contenders."
The Summit Racing Equipment Ohio Drags III will take place August 21 - 22, 2009 at National Trail
Raceway - Hebron, Ohio. On Friday, August 21, Spectator gates will open at 9:00 am. Rd.1 of
qualifying to start at noon.
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 or http://www.BarklageRacingOnline.com.
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
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* 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.
