"It was an insane weekend," said Barklage. "We worked very hard and it paid off. I guess you can say the weekend went as we planned since we got the event win. The car has been running very well, and this weekend it all came together."

After qualifying in a top spot once again, Barklage and team had some tough competition to get past.

"Although we ran fast all weekend there were some tense times," Barklage went on to say. "I had to pedal the car a few times during that final round. The track was good and had a lot of bite. I think that played a major role. Although we didn't run as fast as we have in previous races, we achieved the goal."

"I feel we were due this win," Barklage commented. "Our team has faced a lot of heartache over the past few years. We had tragedy, fires, wrecked cars, but we never gave up on our dreams. This is what we do with our family and our closest friends. We all have believed in one goal and we finally got there. Our team is running better then we ever have and it's because of the support of some wonderful people. I want to make sure everyone knows this is a combined effort. We couldn't have done it without Lucas Oil Products, Goodyear Tires, NGK Sparkplugs, Goodson Tools, Taylor Cable, and Weld Wheels. They have all shown they believed in us during the hard times and now the good. But above all, our team really has pulled together. My dad, Mark Barklage and our Crew Chief Chad Wilson has worked so hard to put us here. They spend a lot of time thinking about what we need to do. They worked all weekend on not only the car but the tune ups. Along side of them we've been grateful to have Jeff Prock around to lend some valuable advice. We are so lucky to have our volunteer crew as well. This weekend we were a few short but we couldn't have done it without Don Itinger and his grandson Devon. They have been there for us for years and this was a big win for them as well. Although most of our usual crew was back home, we still couldn't have done it without them. Jason Hennessey, Brian Skinner, and Ryan Barker have really been a very important part of how well we've done. I just want everyone to know what a team effort we have and how many people believe in what we do."

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, MissouriNetworks.com, 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