2008 Adams County Speedway season set to go green

From Greg Hampel, Adams County Speedway

The 2008 Adams County Speedway season is just about set to go green.
This will be the 25th season under the NASCAR banner for the speedway,
and the 26th under the promotion of Hampel Racing. This will be the
second season under the NASCAR Whelen All-American Series banner.

Practice day for the 2008 season is scheduled for April 5th. The pit
gate will open at 2:00 and hot laps will start between 4:00 and 5:00,
depending on how soon everyone gets signed in and NASCAR licenses
purchased. Pit passes will be $5. To encourage NASCAR license
purchases a coupon packet given to all members who get signed up on
practice day at the latest. The grandstands will be open and have free
admission.

Should practice day be cancelled due to weather, pit gate personnel
will be at J.O.'s in downtown Corning starting at 4:00 to process
NASCAR licenses, register car numbers, collect the remainder of the
pit pad fees, and distribute AMB transponders. Please try to come
register if we rain out practice so we can help the pit gate lines for
opening night. Rain or shine, J.O.'s will host their annual practice
day party with everyone's favorite, free food, being served at 7:00
with dancing starting at 9:00.

Opening night will be April 12th. Grandstand admission will be $10 for
adults, $5 for students, and 12 and under free. The grandstand will
open at 5:00 with hot laps at 6:30 and the first race of 2008 taking
the track at 7:00. Opening night pit gate will open at 4:00 at the
latest. We may open the pit gate sooner and will let everyone know
after practice day. We will post that information at
www.acspeedway.com For other questions, call 712-785-3271.

Now to the additional information not listed in the press release that
may pertain to drivers, fans, crews or all of the above.

Licenses and coupons: As stated, for those getting their NASCAR
licenses bought by practice day at the latest there is a coupon packet
available for you. It includes 4 grandstand passes from Hampel Racing
and 4 food coupons from the Adams County Fair and Racing Association.
We will also need to thank Staci Hull from the Corning Community
Chamber of Commerce for putting together their "Sample Corning" coupon
booklet again. Apparently, this was in the planning stages, but after
I had contacted a few businesses I then called Staci and she offered
to put the booklet into high gear and get it done in time for us to
use. We also have a discount code that will be provided to members for
www.petheirs.com and products purchased with this discount code will
put money into the track's point fund money at the end of the season.
BUT REMEMBER THIS, I HAVE SAID THAT AFTER PRACTICE DAY I WILL NOT BE
ISSUING THE GRANDSTAND PASSES AND THE FOOD COUPONS WILL BE GONE FROM
THE PACKETS AS WELL, SO WAITING TILL OPENING NIGHT TO PURCHASE YOUR
NASCAR LICENSE WILL COST YOU $60 WORTH OF TICKETS!!! This should be
plenty of incentive to get you license done before opening night. If
you cannot make it to practice then mail it to me with a check made
out to NASCAR.

TRANSPONDERS: If you would like to swing by the office this week to
get your hard-wired transponder that would be much appreciated as I
will have plenty to do on Saturday. Also, if you ran a hard-wired last
year and don't plan to run enough to warrant having one this year, let
me know with a call so I can let someone else use it.

16 AND UNDER IN THE PITS: I have just now completed my insurance
purchase for the year. We have switched companies for the insurance on
the grandstand and the non-NASCAR members in the pits. We will have
the forms at the track for anyone needing to sign up their kids for
going into the pits. It is a yearly form to sign, so even if you did
one last year, you need to do it again this year. Also, if you cannot
make it to practice, let me know and I will mail you the form so you
can have it done before coming to the track.

See you Saturday for the first of 25 straight sunny Saturdays.

Changes for Autograph Day

From Gary Dominguez, Midwest Racers Autograph Day


As many of you know the resulting rescheduling of racing at Eagle Raceway on April 5th has created a scheduling conflict with Midwest Racers Autograph Day. In cooperation with Eagle Raceway on the rescheduled Icebreaker Challenge, we have implemented the following policy;

1) We will have a special area exclusively for cars at Autograph Day that will be running at Eagle Raceway that evening. This area will help facilitate an early departure for the track. You must notify a committee member upon arrival of your intention to run at the Icebreaker so you can be placed in this area. You can also call ahead to reserve a spot in this area by calling traffic coordinator Bruce Steenson at 402 499-3458

2) Cars competing in the Icebreaker will be allowed to leave at 2PM in order to make it to the track in ample time. Cars not competing in the event will still be expected to remain on display until the 4 PM closing time. (Remember, your sponsors are counting on you for maximum exposure, so it would be to your advantage to stay as long as possible).

3) Discount coupons supplied by Eagle Raceway to the Icebreaker Challenge Grandstand Admission will be available only at Autograph Day. In order to receive the discount coupons for their sponsors, friends and family, all participants MUST stay until their designated times.

4) Additional rules regarding the $500 sponsorship drawing for the first 25 cars signed up are forthcoming from our sponsor Oswald Trucking Inc.

We appreciate your patience and cooperation in making both of these events successful! Thanks also to Eagle Raceway for their cooperation!

Racer has more than track in mind

From the Grand Island Independent
http://www.theindependent.com/stories/03222008/spo_fossberg22.shtml

by Brad Fossberg

Sometimes in sports you meet people who impress you for reasons other
than their athletic accomplishments. Modified driver Tyler Smith of
Gibbon is one of those people.The 20-year-old is entering his third
season competing in the IMCA Modified division at Mid-Nebraska
Speedway, although this year is shaping up to be his most memorable.

In the off-season area stock car drivers often wrestle with their
identity and what their car will look like when it hits the track. For
Smith the look and the inspiration came in a dream.

"It's a weird story," Smith said. "It's probably the weirdest thing
that's ever happened to me."

Dreams are sometimes hard to recall but Smith remembers the message of
this vision was simple: Do something special.

So the search was on to find a cause something to race for. He'd
always thought St. Jude's Hospital was special because of what it did
for kids. On the other hand, so many people are impacted by the
American Cancer Society. Along the way, the Smith clan was unwillingly
introduced to Multiple Sclerosis.

"We had a family member that was diagnosed with MS," Smith said. "So
we looked into racing for them and the MS people were really excited."

It's turned into a racing crusade.

"It's been kind of overwhelming," Smith said. "I've never really seen
me doing something like this. But it feels pretty good."

Five months work and a coat of neon-orange paint and the car was ready
for the unveiling during National Multiple Sclerosis week.

"We kind of rolled it out last week and we'll have it in the car show
at the Conestoga Mall next weekend," Smith said.

A year and a half in a used modified has convinced Smith that he is
ready to race in a car that truly has his brand on it.

"After three years of research we built a brand new car this year,"
Smith said. "It's a little bit of seven different chassis all rolled
into one."

Smith would like to use his "Monster Mod" to improve on last year's
top-10 finish at Mid-Nebraska Speedway. A seventh place trophy was,
according to Smith, "not good enough."

A win here and there will be nice this year but Smith said he'd also
like to raise awareness about MS.

"Not many people know much about the disease, like there's no cure,"
Smith said. "I hope fans stop by at a show or at the races and ask
questions."

Whether he wins a race or not all the hard work has already paid off.

"A little boy saw the car and his eyes got as big as tires," Smith
said. "He thought my car was pretty cool so that probably made my
season before it even starts."

Smith has had two major influences in his short race career. His
father, former racer Gene Smith, and former area modified driver
Jeremy Eatherton.

I'm sure both are proud of what this young man has already
accomplished this year without turning a lap.

In between race nights some 200 people are diagnosed with Multiple
Sclerosis. Each lap turned by Smith gets us one step closer to a day
that we don't have to race for a cure.

Spring Thaw special opens race season at Park Jefferson

JEFFERSON, S.D. (March 31) – Park Jefferson Speedway opens the new
race season with three IMCA divisions on the card for the Spring Thaw
special Friday and Saturday, April 4-5.

Modifieds race for $450 to win on Friday and $1,000 to win on
Saturday, making the second show a qualifying event for the Fast
Shafts All-Star Invitational ballot.

IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars chase a top prize of $250 on Friday and $500
on Saturday, while IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks vie for $150 on Friday
and $300 on Saturday.

IMCA national, regional and Smiley's Racing Products state points
will be awarded both nights at Jefferson.

Pit gates open at 5 p.m., hot laps are at 7 p.m. and racing starts at
7:30 p.m. each evening. Admission is $10 for adults, $8 for seniors,
$3 for kids 6-13 and five and under get in free.

Rain date for the Spring Thaw is April 11-12. More information is
available by calling 712 274-6324 during the day or 712 251-1467
evenings.

Butler County Test & Tune Moved to April 13

Due to the weather and to allow extra time for track prep we will delay our test and tune until April 13th. Sorry for any inconveniences this has caused. This will allow the drivers to be at Eagle the weekend of the 6th. Our first night of racing will be April 18th.

Heartland Racing Outreach

Hastings, Nebraska (March 30, 2008) - As we all near the start of a new season, it will also be the restart of a local racing ministry. Heartland Racing Outreach which is now under the direction of Don Francis, will be in attendance at KAM Raceway Park for the 2008 Season. As opportunities open, HRO will expand to be at other area tracks to provide its services.

It is an exciting time as the ministry will be out and about again and providing many of the same services as it had before with a few new oppertunities to provide. To find out more about HRO and see its schedule, you can visit their MySpace Page at www.myspace.com/tbmx923

USMTS 3-21-08 Photos

And pictures from last Friday's USMTS show at Junction Motor Speedway

USMTS Junction Motor Speedway 3-21-08

USMTS 3-22-08 Photos

Finally - got some kinks to work out in the new operating system, but here's the first round of pics from Saturday 3-22-08. I'll have a few more from Friday soon.

USMTS @ JMS 3-22-2008

Beatrice Women for Racing car show April 5

Carrie Hancock, Secretary, Women For Racing

It's Spring again!!! Are you all ready to go racin'???? Women For Racing is!! The annual WFR Car Show will be held April 5th, 10 a.m. to noon at the Gage County Fairgrounds. Drivers can bring their cars out as early as 9 a.m. if you like. WFR will have concessions available for everyone to enjoy. This year, the judging will be done by some of the area's finest body shop personnel. Please come out and mingle with the fans. It's a good time to meet and greet and have the drivers show off their cars before the season starts.

If you have any questions about the WFR Car Show please contact Kristie Sutton at (402) 766-7414. See you all there!!

Eagle Icebreaker Postponed (Official Announcement)

Note earlier start time for Sunday show

EAGLE, Neb. (March 28) – The Deery Brothers Summer Series for IMCA J & J Steel Late Models was to have seen its earliest ever opening night during Eagle Raceway’s Ice Breaker Challenge this weekend.

Mother Nature had other ideas.

Series dates for the 22nd annual Late Model tour have been postponed
because of cold, windy and wet forecasts from this weekend to next Saturday and Sunday, April 5-6.

Pit gates open at 1 p.m., hot laps are at 4 p.m. and racing starts at
5 p.m. on Saturday. Pit Gates open at 11 a.m., hot laps are now at 2 p.m.
and racing is now at 3 p.m. on Sunday,


The Late Models race for $1,000 to win on Saturday and $2,000 to win on Sunday. A single $50 entry fee will be good for both shows for drivers pre-entered by April 2. Entries received after next Wednesday are $75, also good for both days.

IMCA Sport Compacts and non-sanctioned sprint cars run on Saturday along with the Late Models. IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Hobby Stocks and sprints are on the Sunday program along with the Late Models. The Modified feature pays $1,000 to win and remains a qualifying event for the 2008 Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational.

Hobby Stocks had originally been scheduled to run on Saturday, the IMCA
Sport Compacts on Sunday.

An open practice will be held from 7-10 p.m. Friday, April 4.

More information about the rescheduled Ice Breaker Challenge special
is available at (402)238-2595.

I-80 Speedway Practice Information

Greenwood, NE (March 25, 08) -Drivers and fans itching to get some dirt
under their nails will have the opportunity on Friday, April 4 with the
first practice of the 2008 season. The practice session is open to all
weekly drivers at I-80 Speedway.

Pit admission is $10, and grandstands are free. Pit gates open at 5:00 p.m.
Number registrations, NASCAR licenses, IMCA licenses and pit pads will be
for sale.

A second practice session will be held on Friday April 18th after the weekly
NASCAR show is completed. All pit pass holders from the weekly show will be
able to stay for practice. Any driver not racing that night may practice,
but they will have to purchase a NASCAR pit pass at $20 for NASCAR members
and $30 for non-members.

For track information contact the Omaha general office during normal
business hours Monday Friday, 9am-4pm at 402-342-3453 or the track phone on
race days at 402-944-2233. Check out the official I-80 Speedway website at
www.neracewaypark.com.

Sponsorship for 5th Annual Midget Klassic and Ron Hughes JR and SR Memorial Race Named

American Independent Midget Series

Arvada, CO. - Jaguar Downhole Tools of Conroe, Texas, who provides services for the oil field industry, has agreed to renew their sponsorship of the 5th Annual Midget Klassic race and the Ron Hughes JR and SR Memorial Race.

Jaguar Downhole Tools, which was formed in 2003, manufactures performance straight hole drilling motors for the oil and gas industry. Their headquarters are in Conroe, Texas, with offices in Midland and Palestine Texas and Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Ron Hughes SR., one of the founders and co-owners of Jaguar, passed away in October of 2007, less than 90 days after competing in the 4th Annual Midget Klassic at Dodge City, KS.

Ron Hughes JR., who was a many time Texas Midget Champion, and won some 100 Feature events, was killed in a Midget racing crash at Devils Bowl Speedway in 1991.

Aaron Kirk, Hughes SR’s stepson and driver of the familiar #45 Midget and an officer of Jaguar, was instrumental in securing the $10,000.00 sponsorship, which will keep the memory of Ron SR and JR alive. Hughes SR was a top Midget driver during the 60’s and 70’s before turning over the driving duties to Ron JR.

This year’s “Klassic” will be known as the “Kornhusker Midget Klassic” and will be contested at Eagle Raceway in Lincoln, Nebraska on Sunday night July 27th and at Butler County Motorplex in Rising City, Nebraska on Monday night July 28th. Both are 1st class high banked dirt ovals, and will be sanctioned by the American Independent Midget Series (AIMS) with co-sanctions from the Southern Midget Racing Series (SMRS) and the Rocky Mountain Midget Racing Association (RMMRA).

For more information contact Mitch Miller at 303-427-6025 (Nights) or Don Holbrook at 303-325-6690 or 720-542-9539, email: freebird_motorsports@comcast.net.

Eagle Icebreaker Postponed

From Eagle Raceway:

The Ice Breaker Challenge weekend, including Friday's open house practice
night, has been postponed one week due to weather considerations.

The schedule, according to previous news is as follows:

Friday April 4 - Open House

Saturday April 5 - Ice Breaker Opening Night

Sunday April 6 - Ice Breaker Finale

Junction Motor Speedway Spring Thaw Stock Car results

March 21, 2008
Open Stock Cars A Main Finish
1) 15 Andy Wilkinson
2) 29 Matt Greiner
3) 3T Tim Podraza
4) 44 Bryon Boersen
5) 25x Joe Feyen
6) 5 Marty Steinbach
7) 68 Jeremy Swanson
8) 49x Chad Sanders
9) 20 Todd Owens
10) 15x Leif Weyer
11) c15 Eric Weyer
12) 2 Jerod Timmermans
13) 6 Ernie Reiss
14) 1 Tom Mckenzie
15) 33 Eric Hanson
16) 47 Russell Small Sr
17) 96 Brian Koch
18) 34 Randy Weaver
19) 07 Mike Goldfuss
20) 59 Kerry Foster
21) 64 Nick Hermsen
22) 72 Chris Avery

March 22, 2008
Open Stock Cars A Main
1) 68 Jeremy Swanson - Clarinda, Ia
2) 15 Andy Wilkinson - York, Ne
3) 29 Matt Greiner - Washington, Ia
4) 5 Marty Steinbach - Fremont, Ne
5) 29x Greg Deters - Centralia, Ks
6) 15x Leif Weyer - Centralia, Ks
7) 11 Chad Bruns - Wayne, Ne
8) 33 Eric Hanson - Scribner, Ne
9) 72 Chris Avery - Minden, Ne
10) 6 Ernie Reiss - Beatrice, Ne
11) 2 Jerod Timmermans - Grafton, Ne
12) 59 Kerry Foster - Grand Island, Ne
13) c15 Eric Weyer - Centralia, Ks
14) 20 Todd Owens - Colleg Springs, Ia
15) 2t Tim Cahoy
16) 49x Chad Sanders - Papilion, Ne (DNS)

Back In Nebraska - Dover Ready To Break The Ice

by Team Dover Media

SPRINGFIELD, Neb. (March 26, 2007) -- Following six ASCS
races in Texas and Oklahoma during the month of March,
Jack Dover will be back in action in his home state of
Nebraska this weekend. Jack and Team Dover Motorsports
will compete in the Ice Breaker Challenge featuring the
Budweiser 360 Sprint Cars on March 29-30 at Eagle Raceway
in Eagle, NE.

In 2007, Dover won the last two feature races atop the 1/3
mile high banked oval at Eagle Raceway. Following a
victory in the Season Finale on August 31, Dover became
the youngest driver to ever claim the Nebraska Cup on
September 7 at the age of seventeen.

Dover will pilot his family owned, 3 D Auto Transport,
Eckley powered Eagle and is looking forward to the weekend
close to home. "We had two great runs at Eagle at the end
of last year." Said Dover. "There will be a lot of good
cars and drivers there for the Ice Breaker, hopefully we
can pick up where we left off in 2007."

Gates open at 3:30pm and racing begins at 5:00pm on
Saturday and Sunday for the Ice Breaker Challenge. Eagle
Raceway is located 12 miles east of Lincoln, NE (2 miles
east of Eagle, NE) on U.S. Highway 34 ('O' Street) or 11
miles south of Interstate 80, exit 420 on Highway 63 to
the intersection of Nebraska Highway 63 and U.S. Highway
34.

Jack and Team Dover Motorsports would like to thank their
2008 Sponsors: 3 D Auto Transport Inc., RMS, Trail
Performance Powder Coating, Thorpes Auto Body, Eckley
Racing Engines, Eagle Chassis, Keizer Aluminum Wheels, ATV
Motorsports, Speedway Motors, Bell Racing, Butler Built
Professional Seat Systems, Design 500 Racewear, FK Rod
Ends, Brown and Miller Racing Solutions, CMET Excavating
and NOS Energy Drink.

For more information about Jack and Team Dover Motorsports
please visit www.teamdover.com

2008 Nebraska Auto Racing Hall of Fame Inductees Named

by Randy Lawrence, Media Director

LINCOLN, Neb. (March 26, 2007) -- The Nebraska Auto Racing Hall of Fame is pleased to announce it’s inductees for 2008. The Induction Ceremony will be held on Friday, October 3, at the Lincoln Firefighters Reception Hall at 241 Victory Lane in Lincoln, NE. The event will honor Nebraskans with an outstanding history of involvement in auto racing.

The 2008 Nebraska Auto Racing Hall of Fame inductees will include Joe Fahnstock, Lincoln; Terry Fritsch, Omaha; Bob Nickolite, Lincoln; Joe Orth, Lincoln; John Wilkinson, Lincoln; Charlie Williams, Lincoln and Bill Wrich, Kennard.

Joe Fahnstock
Fahnstock promoted the first midget races in Nebraska in 1935. Joe also promoted races at the Nebraska State Fair from 1932-41 and was an official at many Nebraska tracks.

Terry Fritsch
Fritsch started his racing career in Go-Karts in 1958 at the age of 11. After four years in Karts he turned his sights to drag racing and his first pass was at 104 MPH. Fritsch won two national events in the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA), the World Championship in 1966 and the 1969 U.S. Nationals in the A/Comp Eliminator class.

Bob Nickolite
Nicholite started as a flagman for Ed O’Boyle in North Platte and was a race official throughout Nebraska, Kansas and Colorado for many years. Bob was also a driving force in getting the race track at the Nebraska State Fairgrounds built in the 1990s.

Joe Orth
Orth has been a photographer, crew member and a true ambassador to the sport of auto racing in Nebraska. Orth’s career has spanned nearly five decades and he is one of the finest racing photographers in the country. Joe has been the track photographer at Eagle Raceway for many years and his work has graced the pages of Flat Out Magazine and the Paul Oxman Sprint Car Calendar.

John Wilkinson
Wilkinson raced Modifieds and Super Modifieds throughout the 1950s and 1960s winning several track championships. While driving the Williams-Swenson No. 24, Wilkinson won the track championship at Midwest Speedway in 1965 and numerous feature wins.

Charlie Williams
Williams, a car owner teamed with his son-in-law, Gary Swenson to win many races and track championships. With Ray Lee Goodwin at the wheel the Williams-Swenson team won the 1968 Knoxville Nationals, the track championship at the Topeka Fairgrounds in 1970, the Eagle Raceway track championship in 1971 and the 1972 IMCA championship.

Bill Wrich
Wrich began racing in 1954 at the age of 16. Bill has won track championships at Washington County Speedway, Sunset Speedway, Playland Park, Shelby County Speedway and Crawford County Speedway. Wrich also raced with USAC and IMCA during the 1970s. His last feature win came in 2005 taking the Race of Legends at I-80 Speedway, 51 years after the start of his career.

Ticket information for the Nebraska Auto Racing Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will be available soon.

The purpose of the Nebraska Auto Racing Hall of Fame is to perpetuate the memory of these individuals who have brought lasting fame to the state of Nebraska through their efforts in auto racing.

Nominees to the Nebraska Auto Racing Hall of Fame must have been a resident of the state for at least two years and must be retired for at least four years from the discipline they are being honored for. Active participants in the sport will be considered if they are at least 55 years of age and have been with the sport for at least 30 years.

All candidates must have made positive contributions to the sport of auto racing on a local, regional and go on to some national prominence.

Anyone wishing to nominate a person to the Nebraska Auto Racing Hall of Fame can do so by submitting the person's name, with a list of their accomplishments in a short bio to: The Nebraska Auto Racing Hall of Fame, Inc., 5527 S. 20th St., Lincoln, NE 68512. You can also call 402-421-2266, or e-mail your nomination to jorth@narhof.com.

The Nebraska Auto Racing Hall of Fame is located inside the Museum of American Speed at 340 Victory Lane on the Speedway Motors complex in Lincoln, Neb.

The Museum of American Speed hours: May through September, two-hour guided tours begin at 2 p.m., Monday through Friday. October through April, two-hour guided tours begin at 2 p.m. every Friday. Admission is $10 to tour the museum.

For more information about the Nebraska Auto Racing Hall of Fame please visit www.narhof.com

I-80 $8 adult front gate admission for weekly show

From I-80 Speedway

Are now posted on the website. Front gate and pit gate times are listed on the schedule page at the very bottom.

Grandstand and pit pass prices are listed here

Thanks!

SLMR Debut at I-80 April 5

$2000 to win in first race of new late model series

Greenwood, NE (March 14, 2008) –Dirt racing fans in eastern Nebraska and western Iowa will hear engines come to life at Nebraska’s I-80 Speedway on Saturday, April 5 with the $2000 to win premiere night of the Spec Late Model Racing Series (SLMR). Joining the SLMR will be the IMCA Modifieds, Northern Sport Mods and Hobby stocks for their opening IMCA point nights at the track.

"This series will usher in a new era of local late model racing as top drivers from the Midwest region compete at area tracks bringing more opportunities for area race fans to see their favorite late model stars," said Ed Kosiski, track promoter. "The SLMR class combines the best of late model drivers who have raced in such classes as local NASCAR Super Late Model Series, IMCA Late Models and other touring series.”

For complete information including times and prices, please go to www.neracewaypark.com.

Back home

I'm back from the 'Sunshine State' (Florida) - and the weather was actually colder than in Nebraska.

Anyway, I've got sleep (got home really late) to catch up on and some more work. But, I've got the following:

• Stickers are DONE. I'll have them ready at Eagle's Icebreaker this weekend
• Some USMTS photos from this past weekend at JMS
• An editorial
• Whatever else seems to come to mind

So, stay tuned.

Ceremony for the departed at Autograph Day

From Gary Dominguez, Midwest Racers Autograph Day

If you know of anyone in our racing family that has passed away in the past year, please let us know at midwestracers@yahoo.com. This does not have to be a driver or owner. It can be a crew member, fan, track owner, or anybody that has been dedicated to the sport we all love.

We are going to remember all members of the racing family lost this past year by announcing their names and having an engine firing in their honor at Autograph Day.

Autograph Day will take place on Saturday April 5 at Uncle Ron's Wild West Saloon in Lincoln, NE

Midgets Return to Eagle, Butler County

Eagle, Butler County Motorplex and Junction Motor Speedway open Fifth Annual Midget Klassic to Open 2008 “Midget Money Week”


For Immediate Release

American Independent Midget Series

Arvada, CO. The American Independent Midget Series (AIMS) will sanction the first two events of the biggest week of the year for Midget Racing Teams and Open Wheel Fans.

The 2008 Series will begin at Eagle Raceway in Lincoln, Nebraska, on Sunday evening July 27th with The Annual “Ron Hughes JR and SR Memorial Race”. The next night Monday July 28th, the Midgets move 70 miles up the highway to the 3/8th Mile High Banked Dirt track at Butler County Motorplex in Rising City, Nebraska. The Southern Midget Racing Series (SMRS) and the Rocky Mountain Midget Racing Association (RMMRA) will co-sanction with AIMS.

The series first two races at Eagle NE and Rising City, NE replaces the “Kansas Midget Klassic” which had a four year run at Dodge City KS.

The next two nights the Midgets will move to Junction Motor Speedway in McCool Junction, NE, another short 80 mile trip. The POWRI Midget Association will be the sanctioning group for the Tuesday July 29th and Wednesday July 30th shows. Thursday night July 31st, the Midgets get their one night off to prepare for the Belleville Midget Nationals on Friday night Aug. 1st and Saturday night Aug. 2nd. The annual Belleville Midget Nationals will be sanctioned by USAC.

Some $130,000.00 in prize money makes this series the richest of the year.

The All-Star Sprint Car Series will be at the Belleville High Banks on that Thursday night July 31st to make this week an Open Wheel fans dream.

The Schedule

Sunday, July 27th - Eagle Raceway; Eagle, NE. - 1/3 Mile - AIMS, SMRS, RMMRA
Monday, July 28th - Butler County Motorplex; Rising City, NE. - 3/8 Mile - AIMS, SMRS, RMMRA
Tuesday, July 29th - Junction Motor Speedway; McCool Junction, NE. - 3/8 Mile - POWRI
Wednesday, July 30th - Junction Motor Speedway; McCool Junction, NE. - 3/8 Mile - POWRI
Thursday, July 31st - Belleville High Banks; Belleville, KS. - 1/2 Mile (Sprint Cars) - ALL-STARS Series
Friday, Aug. 1st - Belleville High Banks; Belleville, KS. - 1/2 Mile - USAC
Saturday, Aug. 2nd - Belleville High Banks; Belleville, KS. - 1/2 Mile - USAC



For More Information Contact:

AIMS - Mitch Miller; 303-477-4337 (Days) - 303-427-6025 (Nights), Don Holbrook; 303-325-6690 (Days) - 720-542-9539 (Nights) - Email: freebird_motorsports@comcast.net

POWRI - Jim Siner; 217-347-2813, Kenny Brown; 314-267-4944, www.powri.com

USAC - Dick Jordan; 317-247-5151, www.usacracing.com

Allen pockets 3 grand in USMTS finale

By Jeff Nun, USMTS


McCOOL JUNCTION, Neb. (March 22) — On Friday and Saturday, the Junction Motor Speedway played host to the O’Reilly USMTS National Tour for the 5th Annual Nebraska Spring Thaw. While cold and windy conditions kept the racing surface dry and the fans bundled up, the drivers provided plenty of heat with nail-biting finishes both nights.

When all was said and done, it was a pair of Sunflower State pilots taking the bulk of the prize money back home across the Kansas border.

Justin Boney of Leavenworth, Kan., earned his first win since 2003 on Friday night, while Saturday's laurels went to John Allen of Chanute, Kan. Just one week shy of going six years without a win under the USMTS banner, the veteran Modified racer used a late-race restart to snag the lead from Brad Waits, then pull away for the $3,000 victory.

An extremely dry racing surface produced little passing in the Real Racing Wheels “B” Mains, while thick dust made for treacherous racing.

“I can give us a better racetrack,” Junction Motor Speedway owner and promoter Delmar Friesen told USMTS and track officials prior to the start of the 30-lap Holley “A” Main.

So, Friesen climbed aboard the water truck and began to lay down some heavy water on the top and bottom of the racetrack to not only make it safer, but produce a better finale for the race fans who braved the chilly weather.

“It's one of those things where if we have a big crash, then I'm the ass,” he explained. “We had to give it a shot.”

The shot turned out to be a bulls-eye as the feature race produced plenty of action, multiple grooves and four lead changes among three drivers.

“Overall it added about 20 minutes to the program, but I think we got a pretty good racetrack out of it,” Friesen added.

Mike Sorensen grabbed the early lead from polesitter Mark Noble, and led the first three circuits before giving up the lead to Allen, who was moving quickly on the bottom of the racetrack. On lap 10, Waits found the high side of the high-banked 3/8-mile oval to his liking and powered around Allen for the top spot.

On lap 18, the second caution flag of the race waved and Waits saw his lead of nearly a straight-away wiped out. He picked right up where he left off, however, and began to pull away from Allen while Oklahoma's Tommy Weder Jr. followed Waits' high line into the second spot.

The race's third and final yellow flag waved with just two laps to go, and again Waits paced the field for the double-file restart and a green-white-checkered finish. As the green flag waved, Allen dove to the inside of Waits and held the advantage as the leaders dove into the first turn. Allen was able to slide up in front of Waits, then powered his way around the top side of the racetrack to take the his first O’Reilly USMTS National Tour victory since March 29, 2002.

For a disappointed Waits, it was his second runner-up finish in as many days.

“Did you spin the tires,” USMTS promoter Todd Staley asked Waits, referring to the restart with two laps to go.

Waits just grimaced and nodded.

The final restart did not bode well for Weder either, as he slipped back to fourth at the finish behind Zack VanderBeek, who scored his second third-place finish of the doubleheader weekend. Steve Kosiski rounded out the top-5 after winning the first Real Racing Wheels “B” Main and starting 13th in the main event.

Alan Mondus, Jay Noteboom, Kelly Shryock, Sorensen and Jon Tesch finished sixth through 10th, respectively.

Despite struggling throughout the event, Shryock earned the KSE Racing Products Hard Charger Award and enough points to reclaim the points lead in the Great Plains Region. VanderBeek moved up to second in the rankings, just nine markers back of the eight-time O’Reilly USMTS National Champion (286 to 279). With the win, Allen moved up to third with 274 points, followed by Boney (271), Tesch (261), Kosiski (237), Weder (213), Brandon Kenny (203), Rookies Rockin’ Sports Bar Rookie of the Year points leader Dereck Ramirez (189), defending O’Reilly USMTS National Champion Jason Krohn and Josh Reisch (185 each).

Next up for the O’Reilly USMTS National Tour will be a Show-Me State tripleheader on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, March 28-30. The action kicks off at the L A Raceway in La Monte, Mo., on Friday, then moves on to the Lebanon I-44 Speedway and Monett Speedway on Saturday and Sunday for the 5th Annual O’Reilly Auto Parts Missouri Nationals. All five races will earn points for drivers in the Mo-Kan Region, and all five will pay a minimum of $2,000 to win and $250 to start the main event.

To learn more about the United States Modified Touring Series, call the headquarters at (515) 832-7944 or visit www.usmts.com online for the latest news and information from the USMTS — America's Hottest Ticket on Dirt.

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O’Reilly Auto Parts United States Modified Touring Series

O’Reilly USMTS National Tour - Great Plains Region

5th Annual Nebraska Spring Thaw (Night 2 of 2)

Junction Motor Speedway, McCool Junction, Neb.

Saturday, March 22, 2008



Showing finishing position, car number, driver, hometown and starting position in parentheses. The top 12 drivers in passing points accumulated in the heat races are locked into the Holley “A” Main, with the top 8 re-drawing for starting positions 1-8.



ISKY RACING CAMS HEAT RACE #1 (8 laps):

1. 49 - Bob Timm -- Rollingstone, MN (2)

2. 33z - Zack VanderBeek -- New Sharon, IA (5)

3. 25 - Scott Green -- Derby, KS (1)

4. 22 - Steve Kosiski -- Papillion, NE (3)

5. 7k - Jason Krohn -- Slayton, MN (6)

6. 14 - Jon Tesch -- Watertown, SD (9)

7. 3 - Kelly Shryock -- Fertile, IA (4)

8. 31 - Corey Dripps -- Waterloo, IA (7)

9. 35 - Jeff Schluetter -- New Hampton, IA (8)



NEW VISION GRAPHICS HEAT RACE #2 (8 laps):

1. 24 - Brad Waits -- Zumbrota, MN (5)

2. 4r - Dereck Ramirez -- Woodward, OK (7)

3. 21b - Brandon Kenny -- East Woodward, OK (6)

4. 40 - Scott Dickey -- Packwood, IA (2)

5. 18 - Justin Boney -- Leavenworth, KS (8)

6. 02x - Jacob Dahle -- Morristown, MN (3)

7. 3L - Brian Levander -- Grand Island, NE (1)

8. 17 - Garry Oskerson -- Fairmont, MN (4)

9. 33zx - Kyle Berck -- Marquette, NE (9) DNS



HEAT RACE #3 (8 laps):

1. 19x - Richie Gustin Jr. -- Gilman, IA (1)

2. 98 - John Allen -- Chanute, KS (7)

3. 7 - Al Hejna -- Clear Lake, IA (5)

4. 1f - Jason Friesen -- Sutton, NE (6)

5. 00c - Chris Mills -- Sioux City, IA (4)

6. 72 - Mike Lineberry -- Fremont, NE (2)

7. Z3 - Mike Albertsen -- Audubon, IA (3) DNF

8. 8 - Colt Mather -- Webster, IA (8) DNF

9. 20r - Bryan Rowland -- Woodward, OK (9) DNF



HEAT RACE #4 (8 laps):

1. 02 - Tommy Weder Jr. -- Woodward, OK (1)

2. 55 - Alan Mondus -- Lakeville, MN (7)

3. 19 - Mike Sorensen -- Rochester, MN (9)

4. 31j - Jeremy Rasmussen -- Bentonville, AR (5)

5. 15 - Dan DeMey -- Denison, IA (8)

6. 56 - Chris Spieker -- Massena, IA (6)

7. 95 - Dylan Smith -- Osceola, NE (4)

8. 01 - Brandon Aggen -- Rushmore, MN (2)

9. M80 - Jim Mathieson -- Sioux City, IA (3) DNF



HEAT RACE #5 (8 laps):

1. 74 - Mark Noble -- Blooming Prairie, MN (2)

2. 7n - Jay Noteboom -- Hinton, IA (3)

3. 96j - Johnny Saathoff -- Beatrice, NE (4)

4. 102 - Delbert Smith -- Wichita, KS (5)

5. 9e - Don Eischens -- Richmond, MN (1)

6. 12b - Brett Smith -- Fort Morgan, CO (6)

7. 98x - Josh Reisch -- Luverne, MN (7) DNS

8. 57h - Terry Hanson -- Elk River, MN (8) DNS



REAL RACING WHEELS “B” MAIN #1 (12 laps, top 5 advance):

1. 22 - Steve Kosiski -- Papillion, NE (5)

2. 7 - Al Hejna -- Clear Lake, IA (1)

3. 18 - Justin Boney -- Leavenworth, KS (4)

4. 25 - Scott Green -- Derby, KS (2)

5. 3 - Kelly Shryock -- Fertile, IA (10)

6. 35 - Jeff Schluetter -- New Hampton, IA (15)

7. Z3 - Mike Albertsen -- Audubon, IA (11)

8. 7k - Jason Krohn -- Slayton, MN (6)

9. 20r - Bryan Rowland -- Woodward, OK (16)

10. 00c - Chris Mills -- Sioux City, IA (7)

11. 01 - Brandon Aggen -- Rushmore, MN (14)

12. 56 - Chris Spieker -- Massena, IA (9)

13. 17 - Garry Oskerson -- Fairmont, MN (13)

14. 31j - Jeremy Rasmussen -- Bentonville, AR (3) DNF

15. 02x - Jacob Dahle -- Morristown, MN (8) DNF

16. 98x - Josh Reisch -- Luverne, MN (12) DNS



REAL RACING WHEELS “B” MAIN #2 (12 laps, top 5 advance):

1. 14 - Jon Tesch -- Watertown, SD (6)

2. 96j - Johnny Saathoff -- Beatrice, NE (1)

3. 1f - Jason Friesen -- Sutton, NE (2)

4. 40 - Scott Dickey -- Packwood, IA (5)

5. 9e - Don Eischens -- Richmond, MN (7)

6. 15 - Dan DeMey -- Denison, IA (4)

7. 31 - Corey Dripps -- Waterloo, IA (12)

8. 95 - Dylan Smith -- Osceola, NE (11)

9. 102 - Delbert Smith -- Wichita, KS (3)

10. 33zx - Kyle Berck -- Marquette, NE (15)

11. M80 - Jim Mathieson -- Sioux City, IA (16)

12. 3L - Brian Levander -- Grand Island, NE (10)

13. 72 - Mike Lineberry -- Fremont, NE (8)

14. 12b - Brett Smith -- Fort Morgan, CO (9) DNF

15. 8 - Colt Mather -- Webster, IA (13) DNF

16. 57h - Terry Hanson -- Elk River, MN (14) DNS



HOLLEY “A” MAIN (30 laps):

1. 98 - John Allen -- Chanute, KS (3)

2. 24 - Brad Waits -- Zumbrota, MN (7)

3. 33z - Zack VanderBeek -- New Sharon, IA (8)

4. 02 - Tommy Weder Jr. -- Woodward, OK (10)

5. 22 - Steve Kosiski -- Papillion, NE (13)

6. 55 - Alan Mondus -- Lakeville, MN (5)

7. 7n - Jay Noteboom -- Hinton, IA (11)

8. 3 - Kelly Shryock -- Fertile, IA (21)

9. 19 - Mike Sorensen -- Rochester, MN (2)

10. 14 - Jon Tesch -- Watertown, SD (14)

11. 21b - Brandon Kenny -- East Woodward, OK (12)

12. 18 - Justin Boney -- Leavenworth, KS (17)

13. 4r - Dereck Ramirez -- Woodward, OK (6)

14. 49 - Bob Timm -- Rollingstone, MN (4)

15. 74 - Mark Noble -- Blooming Prairie, MN (1)

16. 25 - Scott Green -- Derby, KS (19)

17. 19x - Richie Gustin Jr. -- Gilman, IA (9)

18. 7 - Al Hejna -- Clear Lake, IA (15)

19. 9e - Don Eischens -- Richmond, MN (22)

20. 40 - Scott Dickey -- Packwood, IA (20) DNF

21. 15 - Dan DeMey -- Denison, IA (24) DNF

22. 1f - Jason Friesen -- Sutton, NE (18) DNF

23. 31 - Corey Dripps -- Waterloo, IA (23) DNF

24. 96j - Johnny Saathoff -- Beatrice, NE (16) DNS



Lap Leaders: Sorensen 1-3, Allen 4-10, Waits 11-28, Allen 29-30.

Total Laps Led: Waits 18, Allen 9, Sorensen 3.

AFCO Pole Award: Waits.

Provisional Starters: Dripps, DeMey.

KSE Racing Products Hard Charger Award: Shryock (started 21st, finished 8th).

Ruter Farms Long Tow Award: Waits (473.07 miles)

Next Race: Friday, March 28, L A Raceway, La Monte, Mo. (Mo-Kan Region).

Great Plains Region Points: Shryock 286, VanderBeek 279, Allen 274, Boney 271, Tesch 261, Kosiski 237, Weder 213, Kenny 203, Ramirez 189, Krohn 185, Reisch 185.

Rookies Rockin’ Sports Bar Rookie of the Year Points: Ramirez 88, Kenny 83, Gary Langworthy Jr. 46, Rodney Sanders 44, Rowland 40.

COMP Cams Engine Builder of the Year Points: Sput’s 37, A.S.I. 30, Buzzard 30, Wanders 27, Mullins 24.

Chassis Builders Championship Points: Hughes 35, Skyrocket 35, GRT 33, Harris 20, Razor 17.

Deery Series this weekend at Eagle

Deery doubleheader at Eagle starts race to
title in 22nd IMCA J & J Steel Late Model tour

EAGLE, Neb. (March 22) – First laps will be turned next weekend at
Eagle Raceway in the race to the Deery Brothers Summer Series
championship.

The 22nd annual tour for IMCA J & J Steel Late Models opens with its
first-ever visit to Eagle, headlining the March 29-30 Ice Breaker
Challenge special. Saturday’s feature pays $1,000 to win, with first
place in the Sunday show good for $2,000.

“We look forward to seeing one of the most competitive series in
Deery history, and a number of veterans and newcom­ers are planning
to make the trip to Eagle,” tour director Kevin Yoder said. “Most of
them have had their cars ready to go for some time now. They’re
excited about getting the season started.”

Pit gates at Eagle open at 1 p.m., hot laps are at 4 p.m. and racing
starts at 5 p.m. both days. IMCA Modifieds run each night, the IMCA
Sunoco Hobby Stocks on Saturday and the IMCA Sport Compacts on Sunday.

Both Modified features pay $1,000 to win and are qualifying events
for the Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational ballot.

Four April dates fill the Deery schedule before the start of the
regular Late Model point season. The series is at 34 Raceway in West
Burlington, Iowa, on Saturday. April 12 and at Quincy, Ill., Raceway
on Sunday, April 13.

A second twinbill is on tap with shows Friday, April 18 at Davenport,
Iowa, Speedway and Saturday, April 19 at Jackson County Speedway in
Maquoketa, Iowa.

Boney returns to USMTS Winners Circle in Nebraska Spring Thaw Opener

by Jeff Nun, USMTS

McCOOL JUNCTION, Neb. (March 21) — Against a stout field of heavy hitters, Justin Boney raced with a heavy heart and a heavy right foot Friday night to capture the opening night win of the 5th Annual Nebraska Spring Thaw at the Junction Motor Speedway in McCool Junction, Neb.

"We're still working some things out in the car, but this win is encouraging" said Boney, "I want to dedicate this win for my grandmother."

It was the first O’Reilly USMTS National Tour win since 2003 for the Leavenworth, Kan., driver, whose grandmother passed away last week.

Making his first-ever stop at the 3/8-mile high-banked clay oval, the 2002 Rookies Rockin' Sports Bar Rookie of the Year started fourth in the main event, but wrestled the lead away on lap 2 from last year's top rookie, Scott Green. Despite five cautions, including one with two laps remaining, Boney was able to fend off all challengers as he rode the high side of the racetrack to victory.

"The track was smooth up on top," said Boney, "I just told myself to stay up top and everything came around."

The win was worth $2,000 and also propelled Boney to the top of the Great Plains Region standings.

Going into the second turn on the final lap, Brad Waits nosed ahead of Boney and could very well have delivered a "slide job" to shut the door on Boney. Instead, the veteran from Zumbrota, Minn., held his line and gave Boney just enough room to power back around the outside to secure the top spot.

Meanwhile, 14th-starting Zack VanderBeek of New Sharon, Iowa, edged in front of Waits in the final turn but watched as Waits powered back ahead to take the runner-up position by a bumper.

Defending O’Reilly USMTS National Champion Jason Krohn of Slayton, Minn., challenged Boney for the lead in the early stages of the 30-lapper, but had to settle for a fourth-place paycheck at the end of the night. Eight-time O’Reilly USMTS National Champion Kelly Shryock of Fertile, Iowa, started ninth in the main event but slid all the way back as far as 14th during the first 10 laps before finding his groove and recovering for a fifth-place finish.

Jon Tesch, John Allen, 26th-starting Jay Noteboom, Mark Noble and Green rounded out the top-10, respectively.

With two races in the books, the Great Plains Region points battle is heating up with Boney just one marker ahead of Shryock (198 to 197), followed by Tesch with 185 points. The rest of the current top-10 are VanderBeek (183), Allen (171), Steve Kosiski (145), Krohn (140), Josh Reisch (140), Brandon Kenny (132) and Al Hejna (125).

The action continues on Saturday for round 2 of the 5th Annual Nebraska Spring Thaw. Gates will open at 10 a.m. with hot laps slated for 1:30 p.m. and racing to follow. Open Stock Cars will also be on the card racing for $300 to win.

Race fans can stop by Casey's General Store locations in York and Geneva on Saturday to pick up a coupon good for $2 off admission price at the racetrack.

Located five miles south of I-80 (York Exit) on U.S. Hwy. 81, Junction Motor Speedway is a state-of-the-art facility entering its fifth year of operation. The track is a super-fast, 3/8-mile clay oval boasting 80-foot-wide straight-aways, making for a lot of racing room for the drivers and a lot of wheel-to-wheel action for fans.

To learn more about the United States Modified Touring Series, call the headquarters at (515) 832-7944 or visit www.usmts.com online for the latest news and information from the USMTS — America's Hottest Ticket on Dirt.

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O’Reilly Auto Parts United States Modified Touring Series

O’Reilly USMTS National Tour - Great Plains Region

5th Annual Nebraska Spring Thaw (Night 1 of 2)

Junction Motor Speedway, McCool Junction, Neb.

Friday, March 21, 2008



Showing finishing position, car number, driver, hometown and starting position in parentheses. The top 12 drivers in passing points accumulated in the heat races are locked into the Holley “A” Main, with the top 8 re-drawing for starting positions 1-8.



ISKY RACING CAMS HEAT RACE #1 (8 laps):

1. 8 - Colt Mather -- Webster, IA (2)

2. 7 - Al Hejna -- Clear Lake, IA (6)

3. 18 - Justin Boney -- Leavenworth, KS (10)

4. 31j - Jeremy Rasmussen -- Bentonville, AR (5)

5. 22 - Steve Kosiski -- Papillion, NE (1)

6. 19 - Mike Sorensen -- Rochester, MN (9)

7. 7n - Jay Noteboom -- Hinton, IA (8)

8. 40 - Scott Dickey -- Packwood, IA (3)

9. 2 - Grant Junghans -- Manhattan, KS (4)

10. 9e - Don Eischens -- Richmond, MN (7) DNF



NEW VISION GRAPHICS HEAT RACE #2 (8 laps):

1. 4r - Ron Ver Beek -- Oskaloosa, IA (3)

2. 7k - Jason Krohn -- Slayton, MN (9)

3. 19x - Richie Gustin Jr. -- Gilman, IA (4)

4. 31 - Corey Dripps -- Waterloo, IA (5)

5. 15 - Dan DeMey -- Denison, IA (2)

6. 20r - Bryan Rowland -- Woodward, OK (10)

7. 95 - Dylan Smith -- Osceola, NE (7)

8. 4r - Dereck Ramirez -- Woodward, OK (8)

9. 1m - Mannix Winningham -- Lincoln, NE (1)

10. 35 - Jeff Schluetter -- New Hampton, IA (6) DNF



HEAT RACE #3 (8 laps):

1. 3 - Kelly Shryock -- Fertile, IA (1)

2. 24 - Brad Waits -- Zumbrota, MN (5)

3. 1f - Jason Friesen -- Sutton, NE (6)

4. 02 - Tommy Weder Jr. -- Woodward, OK (8)

5. 02x - Jacob Dahle -- Morristown, MN (2)

6. 102 - Delbert Smith -- Wichita, KS (4)

7. 31x - Dan Carl -- North Platte, NE (9)

8. 7x - Bob Ruisinger -- Bennett, NE (10) DNF

9. 3L - Brian Levander -- Grand Island, NE (7) DNF

10. 57h - Terry Hanson -- Elk River, MN (3) DNF



HEAT RACE #4 (8 laps):

1. 98 - John Allen -- Chanute, KS (4)

2. 14 - Jon Tesch -- Watertown, SD (3)

3. 33z - Zack VanderBeek -- New Sharon, IA (6)

4. 00c - Chris Mills -- Sioux City, IA (2)

5. 33zx - Kyle Berck -- Marquette, NE (7)

6. 72 - Mike Lineberry -- Fremont, NE (9)

7. 12b - Brett Smith -- Fort Morgan, CO (1)

8. 67d - Isaac Dotson -- Lathrop, MO (8)

9. 01 - Brandon Aggen -- Rushmore, MN (10)

10. 98x - Josh Reisch -- Luverne, MN (5) DNF



HEAT RACE #5 (8 laps):

1. 21b - Brandon Kenny -- East Woodward, OK (1)

2. 25 - Scott Green -- Derby, KS (5)

3. 74 - Mark Noble -- Blooming Prairie, MN (7)

4. 55 - Alan Mondus -- Lakeville, MN (6)

5. 17 - Garry Oskerson -- Fairmont, MN (4)

6. M80 - Jim Mathieson -- Sioux City, IA (2)

7. 49 - Bob Timm -- Rollingstone, MN (9) DNF

8. 56 - Chris Spieker -- Massena, IA (3) DNF

9. B18 - Jason Gaver -- Columbus, NE (8) DNF



REAL RACING WHEELS “B” MAIN #1 (15 laps, top 5 advance):

1. 02 - Tommy Weder Jr. -- Woodward, OK (2)

2. 31 - Corey Dripps -- Waterloo, IA (4)

3. 98x - Josh Reisch -- Luverne, MN (19)

4. 22 - Steve Kosiski -- Papillion, NE (7)

5. 55 - Alan Mondus -- Lakeville, MN (3)

6. 35 - Jeff Schluetter -- New Hampton, IA (18)

7. 102 - Delbert Smith -- Wichita, KS (9)

8. 31x - Dan Carl -- North Platte, NE (10)

9. 17 - Garry Oskerson -- Fairmont, MN (8)

10. 01 - Brandon Aggen -- Rushmore, MN (15)

11. 12b - Brett Smith -- Fort Morgan, CO (12)

12. 1m - Mannix Winningham -- Lincoln, NE (16)

13. 7n - Jay Noteboom -- Hinton, IA (11) DNF

14. 1f - Jason Friesen -- Sutton, NE (1) DNF

15. B18 - Jason Gaver -- Columbus, NE (17) DNF

16. 19 - Mike Sorensen -- Rochester, MN (6) DNF

17. 33zx - Kyle Berck -- Marquette, NE (5) DNF

18. 67d - Isaac Dotson -- Lathrop, MO (14) DNF

19. 40 - Scott Dickey -- Packwood, IA (13) DNS



REAL RACING WHEELS “B” MAIN #2 (15 laps, top 5 advance):

1. 33z - Zack VanderBeek -- New Sharon, IA (1)

2. 31j - Jeremy Rasmussen -- Bentonville, AR (3)

3. 19x - Richie Gustin Jr. -- Gilman, IA (2)

4. 49 - Bob Timm -- Rollingstone, MN (10)

5. 00c - Chris Mills -- Sioux City, IA (4)

6. 4r - Dereck Ramirez -- Woodward, OK (13)

7. 15 - Dan DeMey -- Denison, IA (7)

8. 02x - Jacob Dahle -- Morristown, MN (8)

9. 56 - Chris Spieker -- Massena, IA (14)

10. 72 - Mike Lineberry -- Fremont, NE (6)

11. 20r - Bryan Rowland -- Woodward, OK (5)

12. M80 - Jim Mathieson -- Sioux City, IA (9)

13. 95 - Dylan Smith -- Osceola, NE (11) -1 Lap

14. 9e - Don Eischens -- Richmond, MN (17) -1 Lap

15. 2 - Grant Junghans -- Manhattan, KS (15) -1 Lap

16. 7x - Bob Ruisinger -- Bennett, NE (12) -1 Lap

17. 57h - Terry Hanson -- Elk River, MN (18) -1 Lap

18. 3L - Brian Levander -- Grand Island, NE (16) -1 Lap



HOLLEY “A” MAIN (30 laps):

1. 18 - Justin Boney -- Leavenworth, KS (4)

2. 24 - Brad Waits -- Zumbrota, MN (6)

3. 33z - Zack VanderBeek -- New Sharon, IA (14)

4. 7k - Jason Krohn -- Slayton, MN (5)

5. 3 - Kelly Shryock -- Fertile, IA (9)

6. 14 - Jon Tesch -- Watertown, SD (12)

7. 98 - John Allen -- Chanute, KS (7)

8. 7n - Jay Noteboom -- Hinton, IA (26)

9. 74 - Mark Noble -- Blooming Prairie, MN (11)

10. 25 - Scott Green -- Derby, KS (2)

11. 21b - Brandon Kenny -- East Woodward, OK (10)

12. 02 - Tommy Weder Jr. -- Woodward, OK (13)

13. 49 - Bob Timm -- Rollingstone, MN (20)

14. 00c - Chris Mills -- Sioux City, IA (22)

15. 4r - Ron Ver Beek -- Oskaloosa, IA (1)

16. 1f - Jason Friesen -- Sutton, NE (25)

17. 4r - Dereck Ramirez -- Woodward, OK (23)

18. 31j - Jeremy Rasmussen -- Bentonville, AR (16)

19. 72 - Mike Lineberry -- Fremont, NE (24) DNF

20. 8 - Colt Mather -- Webster, IA (8) DNF

21. 7 - Al Hejna -- Clear Lake, IA (3) DNF

22. 98x - Josh Reisch -- Luverne, MN (17) DNF

23. 55 - Alan Mondus -- Lakeville, MN (21) DNF

24. 31 - Corey Dripps -- Waterloo, IA (15) DNF

25. 19x - Richie Gustin Jr. -- Gilman, IA (18) DNF

26. 22 - Steve Kosiski -- Papillion, NE (19) DNF



Lap Leaders: Green 1, Boney 2-30.

Total Laps Led: Boney 29, Green 1.

AFCO Pole Award: Krohn.

Provisional Starters: Ramirez, Lineberry, Friesen (promoter), Noteboom (promoter).

KSE Racing Products Hard Charger Award: Noteboom (started 26th, finished 8th).

Ruter Farms Long Tow Award: Timm (484.9 miles).

Next Race: Saturday, March 22, Junction Motor Speedway, McCool Junction, Neb.

Great Plains Region Points: Boney 198, Shryock 197, Tesch 185, VanderBeek 183, Allen 171, Kosiski 145, Krohn 140, Reisch 140, Kenny 132, Hejna 125.

Rookies Rockin’ Sports Bar Rookie of the Year Points: Ramirez 69, Gary Langworthy Jr. 46, Rodney Sanders 46, Rowland 30, Mills 25.

COMP Cams Engine Builder of the Year Points: Sput’s 28, A.S.I. 25, Buzzard 20, Wanders 19, Mullins 17.

Chassis Builders Championship Points: GRT 28, Skyrocket 26, Hughes 25, TRE 13, Harris 13.

Terry McCarl & son Austin to run Eagle Icebreaker

Eagle show is debut for third generation driver

From TerryMcCarl.com

March 18, 2008 – A new sprint car career begins this month. Fifteen year old Austin McCarl will be hitting a dirt oval near you soon! Austin is the son of World of Outlaws driver, Terry McCarl, and he’s armed and ready for the Ice Breaker Challenge at Eagle Raceway on Saturday and Sunday, March 29 and 30. He will be piloting the Janet Holbrook #17 360 machine in Midwest competition.

Austin, the 2007 English Creek Speedway Micro-Sprint champion, will be sponsored by Big Game Treestands, Bosma Poultry, DeBerg Concrete, Phil & Vivian and Burnett Rock and Landscaping. The team will be based out of the resurrected shop of his grandfather, Lenard McCarl.

“It’s been a long time coming,” says the Southeast Polk High School freshman. “I’ve looked forward to it for awhile. We’ll be working hard here the next couple weeks in the garage to get ready. I adjusted well to the Micro from the go-kart, but I’m sure this will be different. We’ll find out quick!” A practice night is scheduled at Eagle on Friday the 28th, so weather-pending that will provide a chance to get a little bit comfortable in the Kistler powered Eagle.

Terry has a word of advice for Austin in working with Lenard. “I will tell him to never say, ‘My dad said to do this or that!’” In reality, TMAC has a lot of respect for his father. “Lenard is one of the smartest guys in the business, and hopefully, he can teach Austin the mechanical side,” he says. “The best drivers are the ones who can set the car up themselves, and know the ins and outs of the car. I think he’s the perfect guy to mentor Austin.”

TMAC knows Austin is in good hands with the owner as well. “We’ve known Janet since I drove the Holbrook car in the ‘90’s and we’ve always been good friends, and for the sponsors to do what they’re doing is great too,” he adds.

Austin says of Holbrook, “Janet created a great opportunity for me, and I want to do the best job I can for her.” Janet is excited to help a young driver out. “Austin is a great kid,” she says. “If we get his dad calmed down a little, things will be great! All drivers are different. He can’t set the car up like his dad, because he’s different. Right now, Austin is like a big lump of clay. We don’t know what he’s going to like yet as far as setup. Lenard is the right guy to start him out.”

She adds, “I’m excited to be helping out a third generation McCarl. I’ve known Austin his whole life pretty much, so I’m excited for him. I don’t know what to expect, but we’re going to give it our best shot! I don’t know for sure, but he may be the first sprint car rookie not to drive in a family car.”

It was a surprise for some that Austin will not carry on one of the McCarl family numbers. “I wanted something different,” Austin says of his choice of the #17. “Once I started, I just wanted something different from my grandpa and my dad a little.”

Is this whole thing nerve-wracking from the parent perspective? “On one hand, Lori and I are excited for him, and I know Janet is too,” says TMAC. “On the other hand, as a parent you are a little anxious as well. He’s only 15, but he’s also 6’2” and almost 200 pounds. At least, he won’t be one of the little guys out there!”

A fairly ambitious schedule is planned this season. “We’re looking at around a 30 race schedule for Austin,” says dad. “That’s contingent on him doing well and not tearing a bunch of stuff up. He’ll still be racing the Micro when he isn’t running the sprint, as will Carson. You can’t buy experience, that’s something you just have to get out and do. He needs to race as much as he possibly can.”

Don’t be surprised if you see Austin in something other than a 360 this year. “Hopefully, depending on how things go, I’ll be in a 410 at Huset’s,” he says. “We’ll just kind of see what happens, it’ll depend on how much I tear up! We’ll also run the Micro anytime we’re off from the sprint car. I want to get as much time in the seat as possible.”

Going to the Eagle Raceway high banked 1/3 mile track located 10 miles east of Lincoln, Nebraska doesn’t intimidate the Altoona, Iowa teenager. “I think it’s going to be a fun track. I’ve seen a few races there. High-banked and fast. It should be fun there.”

Austin will have company on the track in the form of his father at the Eagle Ice Breaker. TMAC will pilot the Mark Burch Motorsports #1m, the same car he drove to victory in February at East Bay Raceway in Florida. “It will be exciting to be there with him,” says TMAC. “We get to race, but I want to be there for his first one too!”

USMTS Spring Thaw at JMS, Racing Saturday Moved to 2PM

McCOOL JUNCTION, Neb. (March 19) — The O’Reilly USMTS National Tour springs back into action this weekend with their annual trek to the state-of-the-art Junction Motor Speedway in McCool Junction, Neb., on Friday and Saturday, March 21-22, for the 5th Annual Nebraska Spring Thaw. After a sizzling season-opening weekend in Kansas last Friday and Saturday, race fans are once again expected to flock to the Cornhusker State for the would-be lidlifter on the 3/8-mile high-banked clay oval.

Sub-freezing temperatures two weeks ago greatly hamper track preparation, and rather than subject fans and drivers to arctic cold and a possible rough racing surface, the event was postponed from its original March 7-8 date. No weather worries this weekend, however, as Mother Nature herself appears ready for the high-horsepowered, mud-slinging excitement of America's Hottest Ticket on Dirt.

Defending race winner Al Hejna of Clear Lake, Iowa, tops the list of favorites for this year's episode after winning back-to-back main events on Friday and Saturday last year. In addition to seeing him in action on the track, race fans can stop by the Casey's General Store location just north of the I-80 Exit in York prior to the races each day to meet the “A Train” and get a sneak peek of his Casey's General Stores #7 Harris Modified.

While you're there, be sure to pick up a coupon good for $2 off admission price at the racetrack. Race fans can pick up $2-off coupons on Friday and Saturday at both York locations, as well as the Casey's General Store location in Geneva.

All past O’Reilly USMTS National Tour winners at Junction Motor Speedway are primed to return to capture another Nebraska Spring Thaw title. In addition to Hejna, other past champions of this event include 2006 winners Jason Friesen of Sutton, Neb., and Jon Tesch of Watertown, S.D., who captured his first of four main event wins during the 2006 season on his way to a fifth-place finish in the season’s final rankings. 2005 winners Corey Dripps of Waterloo, Iowa, and local hero Johnny “The Jet” Saathoff of Beatrice are expected, along with eight-time O’Reilly USMTS National Champion Kelly Shryock of Fertile, Iowa, who won the first-ever event at JMS in 2004 en route to his sixth O’Reilly USMTS title. Veteran Mark Noble of Blooming Prairie, Minn., ruled the second night of the 2004 doubleheader, while Jason Hughes of Westville, Okla., dominated a special one-day show at the high-banked 3/8-mile clay oval on June 22, 2004.

Some of the other O’Reilly USMTS National Tour road warriors expected include defending O’Reilly USMTS National Champion Jason Krohn, 2006 title runner-up Zack VanderBeek, Dean Mahlstedt, Randy Timms, Jay Noteboom, Steve Kosiski, Justin Boney, Josh Reisch John Allen, Derek Ramirez, Pat Graham, Steve Holzkamper, Tommy Weder Jr., Mike Lineberry, Mark Dotson, Mike Wedelstadt, Scott Green, Jeremy Rasmussen, Bryan Rowland, Dan DeMey, Blake Sedgwick, Dustin Boney, Greg Skaggs and many more.

Local and regional hotshoes expected to contend for this year’s crown include Dylan Smith, Chris Alcorn, Matt Richards, Jake Neal, Chevy Hadan, Jon Thompson, Wade Cross, Chad Dolan, Kurt Johnson, Ricky Stephan and others.

Located five miles south of I-80 (York Exit) on U.S. Hwy. 81, Junction Motor Speedway is a state-of-the-art facility entering its fourth year of operation. The track is a super-fast, 3/8-mile clay oval boasting 80-foot-wide straight-aways, making for a lot of racing room for the drivers and a lot of wheel-to-wheel action for fans.

Gates will open at 34 p.m. on Friday with hot laps slated for 5:30 and racing at 7. On Saturday, gates will open at 10 a.m. with hot laps slated for 1:30 p.m. and racing to follow.

The 5th Annual Nebraska Spring Thaw will be the third and fourth of more than 60 races on the 2008 schedule for the O’Reilly USMTS National Tour, and the second and third events in the Great Plains Region. Friday's main event winner will earn $2,000 while the winner of Saturday's finale will pocket $3,000.

Open Stock Cars will also be on the racing card both nights, racing for $250 and $300 to win, respectively.

To learn more about the United States Modified Touring Series, call the headquarters at (515) 832-7944 or visit www.usmts.com online for the latest news and information from the USMTS — America's Hottest Ticket on Dirt.
The lowdown:

WHAT: 5th Annual USMTS Nebraska Spring Thaw

WHEN: Friday and Saturday, March 21-22

TRACK: Junction Motor Speedway, 3/8-mile high-banked clay oval.

LOCATION: McCool Junction, Neb.

DIRECTIONS: Junction Motor Speedway is located 5 miles south of I-80 (York Exit) on US 81.

STARTING FIELD: 24 cars will start the “A” Main each night, with qualifying through Heat Races and Real Racing Wheels “B” Mains. The top 12 cars in Home Pride Passing Points accumulated in the heat races will be locked into the “A” Main each night. An additional 10 cars will qualify from the Real Racing Wheels “B” Mains, with two provisional starters added to the “A” Main to create the 24-car starting field. Additional sponsor provisional(s) may be awarded.

PURSE: Friday - $2,000 to win, $250 to start; Saturday - $3,000 to win, $275 to start.

PROMOTER: Delmar Friesen, Junction Motor Speedway, P.O. Box 524, Sutton, NE 68979; Tel: 402-773-5538; Email: jmsinfo@junctionmotorspeedway.com; Website: www.junctionmotorspeedway.com.

SCHEDULE:
Friday, March 21
12:00 noon - Gates open
5:15 p.m. - Draw ends for heat race line-ups
5:30 p.m. - Hot laps begin
6:30 p.m. - Drivers meeting
7:00 p.m. - Heat races begin

Saturday, March 22
10:00 a.m. - Gates open
2:00 p.m. - Heat races begin

TICKETS:
Friday, March 21
General Admission - Adults $12, Kids (6-12) $4, Under 6 FREE
Pit Pass - $25

Saturday, March 22
General Admission - Adults $15, Kids (6-12) $4, Under 6 FREE
Pit Pass - $30

Discount coupons are available on race day at Casey’s General Stores locations in York and Geneva.

PAST WINNERS AT JUNCTION MOTOR SPEEDWAY:

March 12, 2004 - Kelly Shryock, Fertile, Iowa
March 13, 2004 - Mark Noble, Blooming Prairie, Minn.
June 22, 2004 - Jason Hughes, Colcord, Okla.
March 11, 2005 - Corey Dripps, Waterloo, Iowa
March 12, 2005 - Johnny Saathoff, Beatrice, Neb.
March 10, 2006 - Jason Friesen, Sutton, Neb.
March 11, 2006 - Jon Tesch, Watertown, S.D.
March 9, 2007 - Al Hejna, Clear Lake, Iowa
March 10, 2007 - Al Hejna, Clear Lake, Iowa

NOTES OF INTEREST: The 5th Annual Nebraska Spring Thaw will be the first and second of more than 60 races on the 2008 schedule for the O’Reilly USMTS National Tour and the first and second in the Great Plains Region … Friday's main event winner will earn $2,000 while the winner of Saturday's finale will pocket $3,000 … A big field of America's hottest Modified drivers are expected for this event, including defending O’Reilly USMTS National Champion Jason Krohn, eight-time O’Reilly USMTS National Champion and all-time win leader Kelly Shryock, last year’s title runner-up Jason Hughes, Tommy Myer, defending race winner Al Hejna, 2007 Rookies Rockin’ Sports Bar Rookie of the Year Scott Green, Dean Mahlstedt, Mark Noble, Jon Tesch, Corey Dripps, Jason Friesen, Mike Spaulding and many more … Last year's event saw more than 60 drivers compete … Open Stock Cars will also be on the racing card both days, with the feature winner earning $250 on Friday and $300 on Saturday.

Locals at Devil's Bowl

Brandon Anderson sent me some pics from last weekend's Spring Nationals ASCS race at Devil's Bowl Speedway in Texas. Here's some of the drivers from the Nebraska area.

A few shots from Beatrice Spring Nationals

Joe Orth froze his butt off this weekend and sent me a few pics from the show, including a cool "show shot." If you're interested in pics, please contact Joe directly: joeorthphoto@aol.com

Sunday Spring Nationals show snowed out

BEATRICE, Neb. (March 16) – Weather was the winner this afternoon at
Beatrice Speedway.

Heavy snow resulted in cancellation of what was to have been the
third and final Spring Nationals program of the weekend.

Scheduled for the Sunday show were IMCA Modifieds in a $2,000 to win
main event, IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks and IMCA Sport Compacts.

Ninety Modifieds were on hand for the 15th annual special, which had
seen Friday's opening night show postponed because of rain to
Saturday afternoon.

Twenty-two Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMods ran in the two Saturday
shows. Thirty-six Hobby Stocks and 22 Sport Compacts were signed in
today.

Saathoff scores fifth Spring Nationals career IMCA Modified win

BEATRICE, Neb. (March 15) – Johnny Saathoff won his fifth career
Spring Nationals IMCA Modified feature in 11 years, while Jordan
Grabouski came oh-so-close to winning his second on the same day at
Beatrice Speedway.

Saathoff regained the lead with 10 laps left in the Saturday evening
main event, then ran in front the rest of the way to take the $1,500
checkers ahead of fellow Beatrice hotshoes Grabouski and Dave
Trauernicht. His collection of Spring Nationals hardware also
includes trophies from 1997, 2001, 2002 and 2006.

Grabouski had been first across the finish line in the feature
postponed from Friday night to Saturday afternoon. Trauernicht, the
2003 and 2006 Spring Nationals king, made a strong bid from his 10th
starting spot. Grant Junghans of Manhattan, Kan., and Marlyn Seidler
of Underwood, N.D., rounded out the top five.

Saathoff and Grabouski drew front row positions for the 30-lapper,
with Grabouski taking the early lead ahead of Saathoff, Junghans and
Randy Brands of Boyden, Iowa. Saathoff was leading the pack when the
second circuit was scored, settling in at the point while the fight
for second through fifth developed behind him.

Seidler motored past Brands on lap four; yellows brought out re-
starts on laps 10 and 12 before Trauernicht made his way into the top
five. Junghans caught Saathoff at midway but lost the spot four laps
later.

A three-car tangle brought the caution back out on lap 23. Grabouski
and Trauernicht made their moves into second and third, respectively,
following the re-start.

Saathoff joins Grabouski on the growing list of Fast Shafts All-Star
ballot qualifiers. Modified features at Spring Nationals are also
part of the Larry Shaw Racing Blood, Sweat and Tears Series.

Brett Moffitt’s long pursuit of Les Lundquist paid off with a $500
victory in the Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMod main.

Lundquist, from Sioux City, Iowa, led much of the 20-lapper before
Moffitt, from Grimes, Iowa, made what proved to be the winning pass.

Dusty Leonard of Marysville, Kan., Travis Runcie of Beatrice and Troy
Jerovetz of Green Bay, Wis., followed at the finish. The only caution
of the contest came on lap four.

Chelsea, Iowa, charger Nick Murty paced the qualifying feature for
IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks, ahead of B.J. Dauer from Marquette, Kan.,
and defending Spring Nationals winner Andy Gregg of Lincoln.

Sunday’s 2 p.m. show at Beatrice sports a $2,000 to win feature for
the Modifieds, the $500 to win Hobby Stock Challenge and a $200 to
win feature for IMCA Sport Compacts.

Results
IMCA Modified feature –
1. Johnny Saathoff, Beatrice;
2. Jordan Grabouski, Beatrice;
3. Dave Trauernicht, Beatrice;
4. Grant Junghans, Manhattan, Kan.;
5. Marlyn Seidler, Underwood, N.D.;
6. Randy Brands, Boyden, Iowa;
7. Chris Alcorn, Lincoln;
8. Randy Foote, Stanton, Iowa;
9. Jeremy Frenier, Fort Morgan, Colo.;
10. Sean Jerovetz, Sobieski, Wis.;
11. Will Brack, Mead, Colo.;
12. Dan Nelson, Pickrell;
13. Jeremy Mills, Garner, Iowa;
14. Vern Jackson, Waterloo, Iowa;
15. Jordy Nelson, Marysville, Kan.;
16. Lance Borgman, Beatrice;
17. Corey Lagroon, Salina, Kan.;
18. Chris Mills, Sioux City, Iowa;
19. Chris Burk, Friend;
20. Jared Siefert, Green Bay, Wis.;
21. Justin Bell, Deshler;
22. Jeff Meeker, Northglenn, Colo.;
23. Matt Brack, Mead, Colo.;
24. Jason Murray, Hartford, Iowa;
25. Aaron Pella, Lincoln.

1st heat (top three) – 1. Grabouski; 2. Dirk Kirk, Sloan, Iowa; 3.
Brandon Blochlinger, Concordia, Kan.
2nd heat – 1. Frenier; 2. Jordy Nelson; 3. Lagroon.
3rd heat – 1. Seidler; 2. Dan Nelson; 3. Matt Brack.
4th heat – 1. Foote; 2. Jackson; 3. Josh Gilman, Earlham, Iowa.
5th heat – 1. Saathoff; 2. Scott Hogan, Vinton, Iowa; 3. Jeremy Mills.
6th heat – 1. Jerovetz; 2. Chris Mills; 3. Brandon Hagan, Culbertson.
7th heat – 1. Brands; 2. Borgman; 3. Alcorn.
8th heat – 1. Trauernicht; 2. Murray; 3. Eddie Belec, Lakewood, Colo.
9th heat – 1. Pella; 2. Meeker; 3. Dan McKnight, Beatrice.
10th heat – 1. Junghans; 2. Burk; 3. Bell.
1st “B” feature (top three) – 1. Jordy Nelson; 2. Will Brack; 3.
Lagroon.
2nd “B” – 1. Jackson; 2. Dan Nelson; 3. Matt Brack.
3rd “B” – 1. Chris Mills; 2. Siefert; 3. Jeremy Mills.
4th “B” – 1. Murray; 2. Alcorn; 3. Borgman.
5th “B” – 1. Burk; 2. Bell; 3. Meeker.

Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMod feature –
1. Brett Moffitt, Grimes, Iowa;
2. Les Lundquist, Sioux City, Iowa;
3. Dusty Leonard, Marysville, Kan.;
4. Travis Runcie, Beatrice;
5. Troy Jerovetz, Green Bay, Wis.;
6. Jeremiah Asher, St. Joseph, Mo.;
7. Robert Tippery, Council Bluffs, Iowa;
8. Craig Evers, Beatrice;
9. Max Harder, Beatrice;
10. Randy Grimmett, Lathrop, Mo.;
11. Nick Hermser, Lincoln;
12. Jesse VanLaningham, Beatrice;
13. Jacques Smit, Wymore;
14. Greg Taylor, Sioux City, Iowa;
15. David Nicholson, Emery, S.D.;
16. Daryl Dorn, Beatrice;
17. Damon Murty, Chelsea, Iowa;
18. Benji Legg, Beatrice;
19. David Willey, Trenton, Mo.;
20. Steve Swarthout, Beatrice;
21. Luke Wanninger, Jefferson, Iowa;
22. Brent Alverson, Centralia, Kan.

IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stock qualifying feature –
1. Nick Murty, Chelsea, Iowa;
2. B.J. Dauer, Marquette, Kan.;
3. Andy Gregg, Lincoln;
4. Robby Marsh, Hebron;
5. Chad Borgman, Beatrice;
6. Kevin VanLaningham, Beatrice;
7. Shannon Anderson, Atlantic, Iowa;
8. Trent Murphy. Jefferson, Iowa;
9. R.J. Macku, Lincoln;
10. Alan Van Gorp, Carlisle, Iowa;
11. Matt Fralin, Beatrice;
12. Dustin Smith, Lake City, Iowa;
13. Brandon Wergin, Milford;
14. Lee Beethe, Beatrice;
15. Tony Spunaugle, Blue Rapids;
16. Devin Smith, Lake City, Iowa;
17. Nick Topil, Rising City, Neb.;
18. Ryan Roschewski, Beatrice;
19. Kenneth Hansen, Audubon, Iowa;
20. Michael Murphy, Jefferson, Iowa;
21. Eric Chab, DeWitt;
22. Aron Roth, Waterville, Kan.;
23. Adam Armstrong, Beatrice;
24. Josh Modde, Des Moines, Iowa.

Grabouski tops first Spring Nationals IMCA Modified feature

BEATRICE, Neb. (March 15) – Jordan Grabouski led the last five times
around the track in winning the rain delayed Spring Nationals opening
feature for IMCA Modifieds at Beatrice Speedway.

Grabouski, from Beatrice, caught Ben Seidler for the front spot on
lap 21 and held off the Underwood, N.D., challenger the rest of the
way to collect $1,000. The victory also put Grabouski on the ballot
for the Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational.

Defending national champion Jared Siefert of Green Bay, Wis., started
outside row one and looked to have the opener postponed from Friday
night well in hand, building a lead of as much as six car lengths
before his transmission broke on the 16th circuit.

Seidler had run second from the onset, trying unsuccessfully to find
a way past Siefert following re-starts on laps five, 10 and 13.

Johnny Saathoff of Beatrice and Ricky Alvarado of Delta, Colo., both
advanced from “B” features to finish third and fourth, respectively.
Ronnie Wallace of North Platte was fifth.

More than 80 Modifieds vied in 10 heat races and five “B’ races, with
the winner of each heat and the top three in each “B” making the
feature, which doubled as the first event in the Larry Shaw Racing
Blood, Sweat and Tears Series.

Another hometown driver, Benji Legg, topped the qualifying feature
for Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMods, taking the checkers in front
of Les Lundquist of Sioux City, Iowa, and Dusty Leonard of
Marysville, Kan.

The $500 to win main event for that division is on tap for Saturday’s
second show. Modifieds race for a top prize of $1,500, with seven new
entries in town, while IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks begin qualifying.

On deck for Sunday at Beatrice is the $2,000 to win Modified feature.
Hobbies race for $500 to win and IMCA Sport Compacts chase a $200 top
check.

Results
IMCA Modified feature –
1. Jordan Grabouski, Beatrice;
2. Ben Seidler, Underwood, N.D.;
3. Johnny Saathoff, Beatrice;
4. Ricky Alvarado, Delta, Colo.;
5. Ronnie Wallace, North Platte;
6. Marlyn Seidler, Underwood, N.D.;
7. Dan Nelson, Pickrell;
8. Randy Brands, Boyden, Iowa;
9. Chris Burk, Friend;
10. Dave Trauernicht, Beatrice;
11. Chris Alcorn, Lincoln;
12. Jeremy Frenier, Fort Morgan, Colo.;
13. Jeremy Mills, Garner;
14. Dominic Ursetta, Arvada, Colo.;
15. Jeff Meeker, Northglenn, Colo.;
16. Grant Junghans, Manhattan, Kan.;
17. Jason Schoenberger, Gorham, Kan.;
18. Shane Stutzman, Milford;
19. Jay Noteboom, Hinton, Iowa;
20. Jeff Welsh, Abilene, Kan.;
21. Stacey Wilhelm, Martell;
22. Mike Hansen, Alton, Iowa;
23. Jared Siefert, Green Bay, Wis.;
24. Jeff Jones, Council Bluffs, Iowa;
25. Bob Zoubek, Dorchester.

1st heat (top three) – 1. Zoubek; 2. Bubba Alvarado, Delta, Colo.; 3.
Jake Elmquist, Ames, Iowa.
2nd heat – 1. Wallace; 2. Stutzman; 3. Reese Coffee, Hinton, Iowa.
3rd heat – 1. Grabouski; 2. Mills; 3. Justin Bell, Deshler.
4th heat – 1. Siefert; 2. Hansen; 3. Meeker.
5th heat – 1. Noteboom; 2. Saathoff; 3. Josh Carpenter, Diller.
6th heat – 1. Marlyn Seidler; 2. Sean Jerovetz, Sobieski, Wis.; 3.
Jones.
7th heat – 1. Junghans; 2. Nelson; 3. Dan Bohlmeyer, Beatrice.
8th heat – 1. Wilhelm; 2. Brandon Blochlinger, Concordia, Kan.; 3.
Frenier.
9th heat – 1. Welsh; 2. Schoenberger; 3. Randy Foote, Stanton, Iowa.
10th heat – 1. Ben Seidler; 2. Ricky Alvarado; 3. Jimmy Hale Jr.,
Crystal, Mich.
1st “B” feature (top three) – 1. Saathoff; 2. Alcorn; 3. Trauernicht.
2nd “B” – 1. Jones; 2. Stutzman; 3. Burk.
3rd “B” – 1. Nelson; 2. Brands; 3. Mills.
4th “B” – 1. Hansen; 2. Frenier; 3. Meeker.
5th “B” – 1. Schoenberger; 2. Ricky Alvarado; 3. Ursetta.

Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMod Qualifying Feature –
1. Benji Legg, Beatrice;
2. Les Lundquist, Sioux City, Iowa;
3. Dusty Leonard, Marysville, Kan.;
4. Brett Moffitt, Grimes, Iowa;
5. Troy Jerovetz, Green Bay, Wis.;
6. Max Harder, Beatrice;
7. Steve Swarthout, Beatrice;
8. Travis Runcie, Beatrice;
9. Randy Grimmett, Lathrop, Mo.;
10. Jeremiah Asher, St. Joseph, Mo.;
11. Damon Murty, Chelsea, Iowa;
12. Luke Wanninger, Jefferson, Iowa;
13. Brent Alverson, Centralia, Kan.;
14. Greg Taylor, Sioux City, Iowa;
15. Craig Evers, Beatrice;
16. Nick Hermse, Omaha;
17. Daryl Dorn, Beatrice;
18. Jacques Smit, Wymore;
19. Jesse VanLaningham, Beatrice;
20. Robert Tippery, Council Bluffs, Iowa;
21. David Nicholson, Emery, S.D.;
22. David Wiley, Trenton, Mo.

1st heat (top three) – 1. Runcie; 2. Legg; 3. VanLaningham.
2nd heat – 1. Moffitt; 2. Evers; 3. Murty.

Beatrice Spring Natls. Friday show postponed

Friday's Spring Nationals opener was rained out shortly after hotlaps. Friday's show will be run Saturday afternoon at 2PM, followed by the scheduled Saturday program.

Park Jefferson Spring Thaw II April 3-5

From Park Jefferson Speedway:

Spring Thaw II "Rumble On The River"

April 3rd- Practice for Spring Thaw $10.00 Pit Passes (Pizza and Drinks in
the Bar after)

April 4th-Pits Open 5:00 pm Races 7:30 pm (complete show)

April 5th-Pits Open 5:00 pm Races 7:30 pm (complete show)

IMCA Modified* IMCA Stock Cars*Sportmod/Bmod*Hobby Stocks*Hornets

IMCA Modifieds $75 Pre-entry By March 15, 2008 $100 at Gate
Mods Friday $400 to win Saturday $1000 to win
IMCA Stock Cars $25 Pre-entry By March 15, 2008 $40 at Gate
Stocks Friday $250 to win Saturday $500 to win
B-mods/Sportmods $25 Pre-entry By March 15, 2008 $40 at Gate
B-Mod Sportmod Friday $200 to win Saturday $500 to win
IMCA Hobby Stocks $20 Pre-entry By March 15, 2008 $30 at Gate
Hobbies Friday $250 to win Saturday $300 to win
Hornets No entry Fee
Hornets Friday $75 to win Saturday $125 to win
For more info call Park Jefferson Speedway @ 712-274-6324 (weekdays)

Info: 712-251-1467 (weekends & nights) Pit Passes $25 Fri-Sat

Benefit for Mike West

Long time Eagle Raceway Fan Mike West has been diagnosed with cancer. His
friends are hosting a benefit for him at Luckies Lounge and Restaurant
located at 1101 West Bond in Lincoln. This event will be held this Saturday
(March 15), from 5:30-11:00PM

Admission will be six dollars, and includes your meal. Meals will be served
from 5:30-7:30, and the auction, and benfit will run throughout the evening.

The hosts are looking for more donations to be given away at the event.

For more information, contact Cheryl Beck at 402 525-6381.

USMTS Opener at US36 Canceled

The race scheduled for Friday, March 14, at the U.S. 36 Raceway in Osborn,
Mo., has been canceled due to inclement weather hampering track preparation.
The rugged road warriors of the O'Reilly USMTS National Tour now set their
sights on Saturday and Sunday, March 15-16, to kick off an exciting 2008
campaign for America's Hottest Ticket on Dirt.

Devil's Bowl Spring Nationals Next Up For Dover

by Team Dover Media

SPRINGFIELD, Neb. (March 11, 2008) -- Two weeks after his
ASCS Gulf Coast Nationals victory at Houston Raceway Park
in Baytown, TX, Jack Dover is heading back to Texas. On
March 14-15, Jack and Team Dover Motorsports will compete
with the American Sprint Cars on Tour National Series in
the 35th Annual Spring Nationals at Devil's Bowl in
Mesquite, TX.

"I'm pretty stoked to be going back to Texas and racing at
Devil's Bowl." Said Dover. "Wayne (Crew Chief Wayne
Priddy) has had the car in Mesquite since the Gulf Coast
Nationals and I know he'll have it ready to race."
Hopefully the bad luck we had at Beaumont is behind us and
we can follow up on our win at Houston Raceway Park."

In his last appearances at Devil's Bowl in October of
2007, Dover raced to two top ten feature finishes, two
heat race wins and one pole dash victory aboard Marc &
Lori Dover's Eckley-powered 3D Auto Transport No. 53
Eagle.

To reach Devil's Bowl Speedway, take US Highway 80 east of
Mesquite, Texas (six miles east of the I-635 interchange)
to the Lawson Road exit, then three miles south.

Jack and Team Dover Motorsports would like to thank their
2008 Sponsors: 3 D Auto Transport Inc., RMS, Trail
Performance Powder Coating, Thorpes Auto Body, Eckley
Racing Engines, Eagle Chassis, Keizer Aluminum Wheels, ATV
Motorsports, Speedway Motors, Bell Racing, Butler Built
Professional Seat Systems, Design 500 Racewear, FK Rod
Ends, Brown and Miller Racing Solutions, CMET Excavating
and NOS Energy Drink.

Total Performance Parts and Supply Official Supplier at Eagle Raceway

Total Performance Parts and Supply will be the official Parts and Fuel
Supplier at Eagle Raceway in 2008 and beyond.

Total Performance owner, Jeff Tilley, commented "All of us at Total
Performance Parts and Supply are thrilled to be a part of Eagle Raceway and
look forward to being a part of the excitement during the upcoming season."

Total Performance Parts and Supply is conveniently located at 8427 Madison
Street in Omaha, Nebraska and stocks a complete line of Circle Track Racing
Products from vendor's such as: Aero, AFCO, Allstar, FelPro, Hoosier, K&N,
KRC, Earl's, REM, Real, Weld, Moroso, MSD, Pro Shocks, Wilwood, Joe's,
Winters, MasterSbilt, GRT, BSB, and more.

Total Performance Parts and Supply manufactures the "EDGE" Modified chassis
and is looking forward seeing house car's piloted by Robert Brinkman and
Roger Chevy Hadan participate at Eagle Raceway during the upcoming season.
"We've made some changes to the 2008 car based upon feedback from last year
that improves side bite and adjustability" stated Fabrication Manager,
Robert Brinkman. "I can't wait to see the EDGE in victory circle at Eagle
Raceway" concluded Brinkman.

Total Performance Parts and Supply will be expanding it's inventory to
include a complete line of Sprint Car Parts and has available a new 2008
Spring Car Catalog. Contact Total Performance Parts and Supply at (800)
520-2650 to receive a free copy of any or our catalogs; Circle Track, Sprint
Car, Drag Racing, Street Performance, or Hot Rod.

"Acquisition of Trade Center's Parts will supplement our existing inventory
and ensure we have the right parts on hand for our customers" commented
Total Performance Parts and Supply Sales Manager, Michael Gillespie.
Gillespie continued "Please contact us at the store if you have any
questions or special requests and we'll be happy to take care of them as we
kick off 2008."

Total Performance Parts and Supply purchased the racing assets and contract
to be the exclusive parts and fuel supplier at Eagle Raceway from Trade
Center Automotive and owner James Waltke. James and his team will assist at
the track to ensure a smooth transition starting at the upcoming Ice Breaker
Challenge held at Eagle Raceway March 29th and 30th. "This transaction will
allow me more time to focus on my automotive repair business and my family.
I will still be around the track and help Total Performance during the 2008
season" stated Waltke. Trade Center Automotive will continue to supply
Hoosier Tires from their retail store at 6220 South 57th in Lincoln,
Nebraska and follow the ASCS Sprint Car Series at local events outside of
Eagle Raceway during the 2008.

"Eagle Raceway is looking forward to an eventful and exciting season and is
pleased to have Total Performance Parts and Supply as the official supplier
at the America's Home Track - Eagle Raceway" stated Eagle Promoter, Roger
Hadan.

Dover Dazzles in ASCS Gulf Coast Nationals at HRP

Lonnie Wheatley, BAYTOWN, Texas (March 1, 2008) - Opportunity knocked in
Houston Raceway Park's Inaugural Gulf Coast Nationals and Jack Dover took
full advantage to collect the $3,000 winner's share in Saturday night's
30-lap American Sprint Car Series Gulf South Region feature event.

The 18-year-old from Springfield, NE, found himself back on the point when
Garry Lee Maier and Jason Johnson tangled while dicing for the lead, then
led the rest of the way to secure the victory aboard Marc & Lori Dover's
Eckley-powered 3D Auto Transport No. 53 Eagle.

Starting from the pole position, Dover outgunned fellow front row starter
Maier for the early lead. Working through several early cautions, Dover held
off Maier as Jason Johnson climbed from eighth to third by the fifth lap.

Dover surrendered the lead soon after, with Maier and Johnson slipping by as
the lead trio approached lapped traffic. But as Johnson chased down a second
win in as many nights, he climbed Maier's right rear tire several laps
before the midway point and went for a wild ride. Johnson walked away from
his mangled mount uninjured, with Maier done for the night as well.

Dover found himself back in front on the restart and never looked back as he
collected his second career ASCS triumph and first Gulf South Regional score
in front of a closing Jimmy Brooks, with tenth-starter Travis Rilat a close
third.

Don Grable claimed fourth, with Chris Sweeney climbing from 15th to round
out the top five. Defending series champion Brandon Berryman raced from 19th
to sixth, with Wayne Johnson rebounding from a pair of trips to the work
area to salvage a seventh-place finish.

Kevin Ramey advanced ten positions to claim eighth, with Greg Rilat and
22nd-starter Kathryne Minter completing the top ten.

Jason Johnson, Maier, Greg Rilat and Wes Miller topped heat race action for
Saturday night's 35-car field, with Berryman winning the 12-lap "B" Main.

(Photo courtesy of Daniel Van Landingham)

American Sprint Car Series Gulf South Region Results:

Heat One (8 Laps): 1. 11-Jason Johnson, 2. 53-Jack Dover, 3. b4-Eric
Baldaccini, 4. 93-Chris Sweeney, 5. 3-Gary Watson, 6. 21T-Tommy Bryant, 7.
1-Rick Behr, 8. 5-Avant Schnitz, 9. 19-Klint Angelette.

Heat Two (8 Laps): 1. 11x-Garry Lee Maier, 2. 29-Don Grable, 3. 37-Tracy
Cearley, 4. 15T-Travis Elliott, 5. 94-Wayne Johnson, 6. 87-Billy Melton, 7.
61-Travis Knighton, 8. 35x-Aaron Reutzel. DNS: 20-Terry Monroe.

Heat Three (8 Laps): 1. 35-Greg Rilat, 2. 41-Ray Allen Kulhanek, 3. 51-Jimmy
Brooks, 4. 71-Channin Tankersley, 5. 9-Lane Whittington, 6. 85-Jerry Bell,
7. 22-Koby Barksdale, 8. 80-Michael McNeil. DNS: 14e-Todd Evans.

Heat Four (8 Laps): 1. 51w-Wes Miller, 2. 29x-Travis Rilat, 3. 74-Brandon
Corn, 4. 7m-Kevin Ramey, 5. 31-Brandon Berryman, 6. 13-Kathryne Minter, 7.
65-Skip Wilson, 8. 71s-Tim Simmons.

"B" Feature (12 Laps): 1. 31-Brandon Berryman, 2. 9-Lane Whittington, 3.
85-Jerry Bell, 4. 13-Kathryne Minter, 5. 80-Michael McNeil, 6. 22-Koby
Barksdale, 7. 1-Rick Behr, 8. 19-Klint Angelette, 9. 21T-Tommy Bryant, 10.
87-Billy Melton, 11. 61-Travis Knighton, 12. 71s-Tim Simmons. DNS: 35x-Aaron
Reutzel, 65-Skip Wilson, 5-Avant Schnitz, 20-Terry Monroe, 14e-Todd Evans.

"A" Feature (30 Laps): 1. 53-Jack Dover, 2. 51-Jimmy Brooks, 3. 29x-Travis
Rilat, 4. 29-Don Grable, 5. 93-Chris Sweeney, 6. 31-Brandon Berryman, 7.
94-Wayne Johnson, 8. 7m-Kevin Ramey, 9. 35-Greg Rilat, 10. 13-Kathryne
Minter, 11. 71-Channin Tankersley, 12. 3-Gary Watson, 13. 85-Jerry Bell, 14.
80-Michael McNeil, 15. 11x-Garry Lee Maier, 16. 11-Jason Johnson, 17.
22-Koby Barksdale, 18. b4-Eric Baldaccini, 19. 41-Ray Allen Kulhanek, 20.
51w-Wes Miller, 21. 9-Lane Whittington, 22. 74-Brandon Corn, 23. 15T-Travis
Elliott, 24. 37-Tracy Cearley.

ASCS Gulf South Region Points (Top Ten): 1. Chris Sweeney 284, 2. Travis
Rilat 282, 3. (tie) Brandon Berryman and Greg Rilat 278, 5. Jason Johnson
268, 6. Don Grable 264, 7. (tie) Garry Lee Maier and Gary Watson 262, 9.
Kathryne Minter 258, 10. Wayne Johnson 250.

Tripleheader weekend to open O'Reilly USMTS National Tour

From USMTS

With the postponement of this weekend's 5th Annual Nebraska Spring Thaw, the
rugged road warriors of the O'Reilly USMTS National Tour now set their
sights on a big three-race weekend to kick off an exciting 2008 campaign for
America's Hottest Ticket on Dirt.

FRIDAY, MARCH 14 - U.S. RACEWAY, OSBORN, MO

The first race of the season will be at a track where the O'Reilly USMTS
National Tour will be visiting for the first time ever as the Mod Masters
invade the U.S. 36 Raceway in Osborn, Mo., on Friday, March 14. Although
it's the first time, it won't be the last as the series returns to the
high-banked 1/3-mile oval on Friday, June 20, and again during the Casey's
General Stores Hunt for the USMTS National Championship on Tuesday, Aug. 12.

The U.S. 36 Raceway is located 50 miles northeast of Kansas City on I-35 to
Exit 54, then 6.3 miles west on US 36, then 0.1 mile north on SR 33 (ESR).
For more information, visit www.us36raceway.com or call the track at (816)
675-2279. Pit gates open at 3 p.m. and grandstands open at 4. Hot laps are
at 6:30 with the first heat race at 7.

Race fans can pick up discount coupons for $2 off at both Casey's General
Stores locations in Cameron and at the 2423 N. Woodbine Rd. location in St.
Joseph on race day. O'Reilly USMTS National Tour standout Al Hejna and his
Casey's-sponsored machine will make an appearance at the Casey's location at
405 Grand Ave. in Cameron from 1-3 p.m. on Friday.

This inaugural event will be the first race in both the Great Plains Region
and Central States Region. Friday's main event winner will pocket $2,000 and
each of the 24 starters will earn at least $200.

SATURDAY, MARCH 15 - HUMBOLDT SPEEDWAY, HUMBOLDT, KS

The Humboldt (Kan.) Speedway will host the "3rd Annual Havoc at The Hummer"
on Saturday, March 15. Defending USMTS National Champion Jason Krohn is the
defending race winner at Ron and Rhenda Whitworth's speedy 1/4-mile oval,
and will be looking to repeat in the first race of the Mo-Kan Region and
pick up the $2,000 top prize.

The Humboldt Speedway is located 0.1 mile west of US 169 at the Humboldt
Exit, then 0.5 mile south, then 0.9 mile east. For more information, visit
www.humboldtspeedway.com or call the office at (620) 431-2470 or the track
at (620) 473-3694. Pit gates open at 3 p.m. and grandstands open at 4. Hot
laps are at 5:30 with the first heat race at 6.

Race fans can pick up $2-off discount coupons at Casey's General Stores
locations in Iola and Chanute on race day. Hejna and his Casey's General
Stores #7 Harris Chassis will again make a pre-race appearance at the
Casey's location at 712 E. Madison Ave. in Iola from 12-2 p.m. on Saturday.

SUNDAY, MARCH 16 - THUNDERHILL SPEEDWAY, MAYETTA, KS

The tripleheader race weekend will wrap up on Sunday, March 16, at the
Thunderhill Speedway in Mayetta, Kan., for the "6th Annual Kansas Spring
Fling." Greg Skaggs of Bixby, Okla., captured the first of his three
O'Reilly USMTS National Tour wins last season at Mayetta,
and he'll be one of the favorites again this year when the intimidating
field of peerless mud-slingers return to the lightning-fast 4/10-mile
high-banked clay oval near the northern border of the Sunflower State.

The Thunderhill Speedway is located 14.6 miles north of US 24 on US 75 to
142nd St., then 2.2 miles west. For more information, visit
www.thunderhillmayetta.com or call the office at (785) 966-2575 or the track
at (785) 966-2844. Pit gates open at 2 p.m. and grandstands open at 3. Hot
laps are at 4:30 with the first heat race at 5.

Race fans can pick up $2-off discount coupons on race day at Casey's General
Stores locations in Silver Lake, Holton and the 600 SE Rice Rd. store in
Topeka. Hejna will make his third appearance of the weekend on Sunday from
12-2 p.m. at the Topeka location just off of I-470.

The 6th Annual Kansas Spring Fling will be the second race in both the
Mo-Kan Region and Great Plains Region. Sunday's main event winner will
pocket $2,000 and each of the other 23 starters in the Holley "A" Main will
earn at least $200.

To learn more about the United States Modified Touring Series, call the
headquarters at (515) 832-7944 or visit www.usmts.com online for the latest
news and information from the USMTS - America's Hottest Ticket on Dirt.