"We're excited and honored to be a part of the Battle," said Barklage. "When the season started, we set a goal to make it to the Battle, and here we are. It's hard to imagine that just two years ago, our team had to completely rebuild. Now, we've proved we are one of the best Pro Extreme Pro Modifieds in the country."

In addition to the Battle for the Belts, which will determine the 2009 National Guard ADRL World Champion, the team has to also focus on the race, LenMar Motorsports ADRL World Finals V.

"It's basically like running two races in one weekend," Barklage went on to say. "Obviously we want to go as far as possible in the Battle, but we also the regular event to run. The race we have this weekend will actually count for 2010 points. For us, we just want to start off next season on the right foot."

"Regardless what happens this weekend, I'm thrilled to be here," said Barklage. "It's been one crazy road, but I feel we are right where we're supposed to be. Unfortunately, we didn't do much testing since the last event, but we know we have a good car. Our Lucas Oil, Goodyear Pontiac always does what we ask her to. It seems impossible just a few events back I won my first Minuteman, and now we're in the last round of our fight to be World Champ."

The LenMar Motorsports ADRL World Finals V will take place October 23 - 24, 2009 at Texas Motorplex - Ennis, Texas. On Friday, October 23, Spectator gates will open at 9:00 am. Rd 1 qualifying will begin at 1:00. ON Saturday, October 24, Spectator gates will open at 9:00 am. Final qualifying will be at noon with pre-race ceremonies to begin at 3:00.

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 www.MySpace.com/LakeRaceProducts or 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 will be the youngest competitor in the 2009 Pro Extreme Battle for the Belts

* 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

* Cody Barklage won the 2009 Summit Racing Equipment ADRL Ohio Drags III

* 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