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NewsAugust 27, 2017

Mud flies at the Missouri Dirt Motorsports in Sikeston, Missouri.

Fred Lynch and Andrew J. Whitaker
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
Eric Enderle of Scott City plows through the mud bog in his truck, Mud Slinger, on Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017 at Missouri Dirt Motorsports in Sikeston, Missouri. Enderle was timed at 3.51 seconds.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Eric Enderle of Scott City plows through the mud bog in his truck, Mud Slinger, on Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017 at Missouri Dirt Motorsports in Sikeston, Missouri. Enderle was timed at 3.51 seconds.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
Jason Hays of Cunningham, Kentucky races Thunder Struck on the drag strip Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017 at Missouri Dirt Motorsports in Sikeston, Missouri.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Jason Hays of Cunningham, Kentucky races Thunder Struck on the drag strip Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017 at Missouri Dirt Motorsports in Sikeston, Missouri.
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Bobby Terrell of Barlow, Kentucky competes in a drag race Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017 at Missouri Dirt Motorsports in Sikeston, Missouri.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Bobby Terrell of Barlow, Kentucky competes in a drag race Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017 at Missouri Dirt Motorsports in Sikeston, Missouri.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
Jason McEwen of Vanleer, Tennessee drives his truck, Dirty Hooker, to the mud bog Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017 at Missouri Dirt Motorsports in Sikeston, Missouri.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Jason McEwen of Vanleer, Tennessee drives his truck, Dirty Hooker, to the mud bog Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017 at Missouri Dirt Motorsports in Sikeston, Missouri.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
Jason McEwen of Vanleer, Tennessee races Dirty Hooker in the mud bog Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017 at Missouri Dirt Motorsports in Sikeston, Missouri.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Jason McEwen of Vanleer, Tennessee races Dirty Hooker in the mud bog Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017 at Missouri Dirt Motorsports in Sikeston, Missouri.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
Spectators watch a mud-bog race Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017 at Missouri Dirt Motorsports in Sikeston, Missouri.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Spectators watch a mud-bog race Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017 at Missouri Dirt Motorsports in Sikeston, Missouri.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
Bryan Pritchett of Clarksville, Tennessee drives Berserker in the mud bog Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017 at Missouri Dirt Motorsports in Sikeston, Missouri.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Bryan Pritchett of Clarksville, Tennessee drives Berserker in the mud bog Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017 at Missouri Dirt Motorsports in Sikeston, Missouri.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
Scott Riggs of East Prairie, Missouri clears the windshield on White Lightning after a race in the mud bog Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017 at Missouri Dirt Motorsports in Sikeston, Missouri.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Scott Riggs of East Prairie, Missouri clears the windshield on White Lightning after a race in the mud bog Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017 at Missouri Dirt Motorsports in Sikeston, Missouri.
Jason Menz fuels up his ATV before racing at the Missouri Dirt Motorsports Saturday, August 12, 2017 in Sikeston.
Jason Menz fuels up his ATV before racing at the Missouri Dirt Motorsports Saturday, August 12, 2017 in Sikeston.
Greg Rickman races his ATV during a trial run at the Missouri Dirt Motorsports Saturday, August 12, 2017 in Sikeston.
Greg Rickman races his ATV during a trial run at the Missouri Dirt Motorsports Saturday, August 12, 2017 in Sikeston.
Faron Fowler fills up his ATV at the Missouri Dirt Motorsports Saturday, August 12, 2017 in Sikeston.
Faron Fowler fills up his ATV at the Missouri Dirt Motorsports Saturday, August 12, 2017 in Sikeston.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
Brandon Turner of Waverly, Tennessee races Troubled Times on the drag strip Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017 at Missouri Dirt Motorsports in Sikeston, Missouri.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Brandon Turner of Waverly, Tennessee races Troubled Times on the drag strip Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017 at Missouri Dirt Motorsports in Sikeston, Missouri.
Jeff Ross, also known as, "The Bomb" prepares to race at the Missouri Dirt Motorsports Saturday, August 12, 2017 in Sikeston.
Jeff Ross, also known as, "The Bomb" prepares to race at the Missouri Dirt Motorsports Saturday, August 12, 2017 in Sikeston.
Racers wait before competing at the Missouri Dirt Motorsports Saturday, August 12, 2017 in Sikeston.
Racers wait before competing at the Missouri Dirt Motorsports Saturday, August 12, 2017 in Sikeston.
Tommy Springer, center, removes his helmet after a trial run with his ATV at the Missouri Dirt Motorsports Saturday, August 12, 2017 in Sikeston.
Tommy Springer, center, removes his helmet after a trial run with his ATV at the Missouri Dirt Motorsports Saturday, August 12, 2017 in Sikeston.
Two ATVs race off during a ATV trial drag race at the Missouri Dirt Motorsports Saturday, August 12, 2017 in Sikeston.
Two ATVs race off during a ATV trial drag race at the Missouri Dirt Motorsports Saturday, August 12, 2017 in Sikeston.
Racers wait before their trial races begin at the Missouri Dirt Motorsports Saturday, August 12, 2017 in Sikeston.
Racers wait before their trial races begin at the Missouri Dirt Motorsports Saturday, August 12, 2017 in Sikeston.
Jarret Oldham races with his ATV at the Missouri Dirt Motorsports Saturday, August 12, 2017 in Sikeston.
Jarret Oldham races with his ATV at the Missouri Dirt Motorsports Saturday, August 12, 2017 in Sikeston.
Dust covers the control center during ATV drag trial races at the Missouri Dirt Motorsports Saturday, August 12, 2017 in Sikeston.
Dust covers the control center during ATV drag trial races at the Missouri Dirt Motorsports Saturday, August 12, 2017 in Sikeston.
Faron Fowler straps up his helmet before a trial run at the Missouri Dirt Motorsports Saturday, August 12, 2017 in Sikeston.
Faron Fowler straps up his helmet before a trial run at the Missouri Dirt Motorsports Saturday, August 12, 2017 in Sikeston.
Clint Sunderland, left, races during a trial run at the Missouri Dirt Motorsports Saturday, August 12, 2017 in Sikeston.
Clint Sunderland, left, races during a trial run at the Missouri Dirt Motorsports Saturday, August 12, 2017 in Sikeston.
From left, Clint Sunderland, Justin Ware and Kayla Benham watch as races drag during their trial runs at the Missouri Dirt Motorsports Saturday, August 12, 2017 in Sikeston.
From left, Clint Sunderland, Justin Ware and Kayla Benham watch as races drag during their trial runs at the Missouri Dirt Motorsports Saturday, August 12, 2017 in Sikeston.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
Eric Enderle of Scott City straps into his truck, Mud Slinger, for the mud-bog event Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017 at Missouri Dirt Motorsports in Sikeston, Missouri.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Eric Enderle of Scott City straps into his truck, Mud Slinger, for the mud-bog event Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017 at Missouri Dirt Motorsports in Sikeston, Missouri.
Tommy Springer sits on his ATV after a trial run at the Missouri Dirt Motorsports Saturday, August 12, 2017 in Sikeston.
Tommy Springer sits on his ATV after a trial run at the Missouri Dirt Motorsports Saturday, August 12, 2017 in Sikeston.
Racers take off during a trial run at the Missouri Dirt Motorsports Saturday, August 12, 2017 in Sikeston.
Racers take off during a trial run at the Missouri Dirt Motorsports Saturday, August 12, 2017 in Sikeston.
Frank Wilson sits on his ATV at the Missouri Dirt Motorsports Saturday, August 12, 2017 in Sikeston.
Frank Wilson sits on his ATV at the Missouri Dirt Motorsports Saturday, August 12, 2017 in Sikeston.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
Tony Dowdy of Kevil, Kentucky competes in a drag race with his truck, Deranged, on Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017 at Missouri Dirt Motorsports in Sikeston, Missouri.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Tony Dowdy of Kevil, Kentucky competes in a drag race with his truck, Deranged, on Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017 at Missouri Dirt Motorsports in Sikeston, Missouri.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
With his finger on the button, James Mosley is ready to activate the "Christmas tree" to start a drag race Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017 at Missouri Dirt Motorsports in Sikeston, Missouri.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com With his finger on the button, James Mosley is ready to activate the "Christmas tree" to start a drag race Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017 at Missouri Dirt Motorsports in Sikeston, Missouri.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
Jason Owens, right, discusses an upcoming race with driver Tony Dowdy, left, Randy Dowdy and Jason Hays on Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017 at Missouri Dirt Motorsports in Sikeston, Missouri.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Jason Owens, right, discusses an upcoming race with driver Tony Dowdy, left, Randy Dowdy and Jason Hays on Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017 at Missouri Dirt Motorsports in Sikeston, Missouri.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
A trailer is splattered with mud by drag racer Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017 at Missouri Dirt Motorsports in Sikeston, Missouri.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com A trailer is splattered with mud by drag racer Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017 at Missouri Dirt Motorsports in Sikeston, Missouri.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
Racers compete on the drag strip Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017 at Missouri Dirt Motorsports in Sikeston, Missouri.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Racers compete on the drag strip Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017 at Missouri Dirt Motorsports in Sikeston, Missouri.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
Jason Hays of Cunningham, Kentucky races Thunder Struck on the drag strip Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017 at Missouri Dirt Motorsports in Sikeston, Missouri.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Jason Hays of Cunningham, Kentucky races Thunder Struck on the drag strip Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017 at Missouri Dirt Motorsports in Sikeston, Missouri.
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Mud flies at the Missouri Dirt Motorsports in Sikeston, Missouri.

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