Beatrice/Eagle Combined IMCA point fund

developing...

Beatrice Speedway in conjunction with Eagle Raceway is excited to announce a joint point fund. The top ten drivers of IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Hobby Stocks, and IMCA Sport Compacts racing at least seventy-five percent of scheduled and completed race nights at both tracks will be eligible for a total point fund of $4800. Please check back as information will be posted as it becomes available.

NCRA Opens 360 Season with Eagle Icebreaker

PARK CITY, KAN. (January 25, 2009) - On the heels of their year end season
awards banquet, officials with the O'Reilly/National Championship Racing
Association have announced the schedule for their 360 sprint car series,
which will be celebrating 20th season in 2009.

The 360 sprint car division opens the season on Saturday night, March 28, at
Eagle Raceway in Eagle, Nebraska with the running of the tracks "Ice Breaker
Challenge." It will be the only event currently scheduled for the 1/3 mile
highbanked dirt oval.

Second stop on the tour will be the first of three events at the home of the
NCRA, 81 Speedway in Park City, Kansas.

One month later the sprinters get back in action with their first and only
appearance of the season at the Jetmore Motorplex in Jetmore, Kansas on
Saturday night, June 21.

A busy month of July kicks off on Saturday night, July 18, at the beautiful
Dodge City Raceway Park in Dodge City, Kansas. One week later it will be off
to the 53rd Annual Hutchinson Nationals at the Hutchinson Fairgrounds in
Kansas on July 25. Then on Thursday night, July 30 it will be the first and
only appearance of the season at the famed Belleville Highbanks before
heading south down Hwy. 81 to 81 Speedway for a Friday night event to wrap
up the month of July.

Mid-Nebraska Speedway in Doniphan, Nebraska will host the sprints on
Saturday night, August 22 before the Silver Anniversary season ends on
Saturday night, October 3, at 81 Speedway.

While nine dates are scheduled at this time, additional dates are expected
in the coming weeks. To schedule an O'Reilly/NCRA 360 sprint car event, to
climb aboard as presenting sponsor or contingency sponsor for the 2009 race
season, contact the NCRA office (316) 755-1781.

The National Championship Racing Association is entering it's 39th season of
sanctioning dirt track races, this year in five different states in its
sprint car, modified and late model divisions combined. The 2009 race season
will see the series' sprint car division compete for the 20th consecutive
year. To learn more on the history of NCRA, rules, schedules and more, log
on to their official website http://www.ncraracing.org/. To schedule an NCRA
event, climb aboard as contingency partner or for any questions concerning
the series, contact the office (316) 755-1781.

The O'Reilly/NCRA would like to thank the following sponsors and contingency
for their support: O'Reilly Auto Parts, Cherokee Casino - Resort, Hoosier
Racing Tire, Sunoco/Simons Petroleum, Arizona Sports Shirts, Triple X Race
Company, Racetech, Brodix, Vertex Magnetos, Outerwears, KSE, Maxim Chassis,
Saldana Racing Products, Weld Racing Motorsports, Winters Performance, Eagle
Chassis, QA1, Ultra-Shield, Taylor Wires, Auto Meter, Schoenfeld Headers,
Racing Optics and Design 500.

360 Sprint Cars

March 28 Eagle Raceway Eagle, Nebraska May 3 81 Speedway Park City, Kansas
June 21 Jetmore Motorplex Jetmore, Kansas July 18 Dodge City Raceway Park
Dodge City, Kansas July 25 Hutchinson Nationals Hutchinson, Kansas July 30
Belleville Highbanks Belleville, Kansas July 31 81 Speedway Park City,
Kansas Aug 22 Mid-Nebraska Speedway Doniphan, Nebraska Oct 3 81 Speedway
Park City, Kansas

Past NCRA 360 Sprint Car Champions

2008 Mike Peters 2007 Garry Lee Maier 2006 Garry Lee Maier 2005 Garry Lee
Maier 2004 Mike Woodruff 2003 Steve King 2002 Steve King 2001 Dennis Park
2000 C.J. Johnson 1999 Jon Johnson 1998 Jon Johnson 1997 Dennis Park 1996
Dennis Park 1995 Larry Neighbors/Kirby Hagens 1994 Kevin Ramey 1993 Mike
Chadd 1992 Scott Brown 1991 Garry Lee Maier 1990 John Blurton

2009 Rocky Mountain Midget Racing Association Tentative Schedule

2009 Rocky Mountain Midget Racing Association Tentative Schedule

05-02-09 (I-76 Speedway; Ft. Morgan, CO.) ¼ Mile Dirt

05-30-09 (I-76 Speedway; Ft. Morgan, CO.) ¼ Mile Dirt

06-13-09 (I-25 Speedway; Pueblo, CO.) ¼ Mile Asphalt

06-20-09 (Colorado National Speedway; Erie, CO.) 3/8 Mile Asphalt

06-27-09 (Big Country Speedway; Cheyenne, WY.) 1/5 Mile Asphalt

07-04-09 (I-25 Speedway; Pueblo, CO.) ¼ Mile Asphalt

07-18-09 (I-76 Speedway; Ft. Morgan, CO.) ¼ Mile Dirt

07-26-09 (HWY 36 Speedway; Osborn, MO.) 3/8 Mile Dirt “NON-POINTS”

07-27-09 (Butler County Motorplex; Rising City, NE.) 1/3 Mile Dirt

07-28-09 (Junction Motor Speedway; McCool Junction, NE.) 3/8 Mile Dirt

07-29-09 (Junction Motor Speedway; McCool Junction, NE.) 3/8 Mile Dirt

07-31-09 (Belleville High Banks; Belleville, KS.) ½ Mile Dirt “NON-POINTS”

08-01-09 (Belleville High Banks; Belleville, KS.) ½ Mile Dirt “NON-POINTS”

08-08-09 (I-76 Speedway; Ft. Morgan, CO.) ¼ Mile Dirt

08-22-09 (I-25 Speedway; Pueblo, CO.) ¼ Mile Asphalt

08-29-09 (Colorado National Speedway; Erie, CO.) 3/8 Mile Asphalt

09-05-09 (Big Country Speedway; Cheyenne, WY.) 1/5 Mile Asphalt

09-12-09 (I-25 Speedway; Pueblo, CO.) ¼ Mile Asphalt

09-19-09 (Big Country Speedway; Cheyenne, WY.) 1/5 Mile Asphalt

Feb. Lancaster Event Center Kart race canceled

Citing logistical and sponsor reasons, Nebraska Raceway Park management has
canceled the February kart race tentatively scheduled for the Lancaster
Events Center. Read the full post here:

http://www.dirtdrivers.com/messageboard/messagedetail.asp?trackid=993&distyp
e=1&gid=&mmid=&mid=226763&pmid=226763

Beatrice HOF 2009 Daytona Party Feb. 15

The Hall of Fame will hold its 4th annual Daytona 500 party on Sunday, Feb.
15th, 2009. This event will again be held at Risky's Sports Bar. There is NO
COVER CHARGE! Among the events planned, are:

The Budweiser Pit Stop Challenge - Think you can change a tire faster than
your friends? Here is your chance to prove it. Experience a complete tire
off-tire on change, complete with gloves, impacts, and lug nuts! A
tournament style bracket will be set up based on the number of entries. This
is also a FREE event. Defending Champion is Ryan Gilland of Beatrice.

Risky's will again have drink and meal specials running throughout the day
(details to come later)

BIG RED KENO is also available!

Door prizes, giveaways, raffle items, and games are all planned. This is a
FREE event to attend. Just show up, and have a good time.

We will also have several items available for bidding in a silent auction.

*** THIS IS OUR ONLY FUNDRAISER FOR THE YEAR. PLEASE ATTEND AND HELP SHOW
YOUR SUPPORT OF THE BEATRICE SPEEDWAY HALL OF FAME. THANKS! ***

Any individuals or businesses wishing to donate any items for the raffles,
or giveaways, please contact any Hall of Fame committee member or stop in or
call Brian at Extreme Motorsports, @ 402-228-5861.

Committee members are Brian Langdale, Bridget Siems-Thornburg, Tommy Denton,
Mark Wasserman, Jeff Shew, and Sheryl Rogge. 

Belleville Motorsports adds 5th Modified series to IMCA contingency awards program for 2009

BELLEVILLE, Kan. (Jan. 22) – Drivers in a fifth special series for
IMCA Modifieds receive contingency awards this season from Belleville
Motorsports.

A designated place finisher at each of the 16 events in the Rotating
Right Wild West Southern Tour will pocket product certificates worth
$50 from the Belleville, Kan., chassis builder and high performance
parts and compo nents retailer.

BMS will also give awards to competitors in the EQ Cylinder Heads
Wild West Northern Tour, the World Products Empire State Series Tour,
Larry Shaw Racing Blood, Sweat and Tears Series and the Big Dog
Dakota Classic Tour.

"BMS has steadily supported our Modified special events for the past
eight years," noted IMCA Marketing Director Kevin Yoder. "Their
product certificates will continue to go to drivers in all parts of
the country with the addition of the Southern WWMT and we appreciate
their involvement."

More information about BMS-made chassis is available by calling 785
527-5080 and at the www.bmsmods.com web site.
 

Chili Bowl Pics - Joe Orth

Joe sent another round of pics from Saturday

http://www.heartlandracenews.com/images/chilibowl3/chilibowljoe3.html

Chili Bowl Pics - Joe Orth

Joe sent pics over the weekend. Here's the entire set.

http://www.heartlandracenews.com/images/ChiliBowlJoe/chilibowljoe2.html

Butler County Motorplex Race to Remember 9/11/09

From Travis Johnson, Flagman Butler County Motorplex

The card for the night will feature 360 sprint cars, A-Modifieds (IMCA rules
no sanctioning), and the GOTRA's. We are working on bringing in what I
believe is a "modern" lite class. I will get more info out on this later on
in the year.

This is a race to remember Nebraska's fallen soldiers in Iraq and to those
lost on 9/11. We will have families from across Nebraska present who lost
family members in Iraq. In the works is a very special tribute the Nebraska
National Guard will do. We are working on getting a funnel cake vendor,
potato spiral vendor, and a sno cone vendor. The 360 sprint cars will pay
$2001 to win and the modifieds will pay $911 to win.

I am working very hard on getting race product sponsors as well as anyone
who will donate something to be raffled off that night. The spectators and
drivers will have to purchase raffle tickets in order to win these products.
All the money will be donated to a 9/11 charity as well that night. We have
businesses who have donated a few things and then some who are sending tons
of products. Anywhere from race tires, headers, car cleaner, restaurant and
entertainment gift certificates, tickets to comedy shows, etc will be given
away that night.

The big plus right now is going for the modified drivers. I am in
negotiations will BMS to bring their 2010 house car to the show and they
could very well give away a brand new BMS modified chassis to the winner
that night. Nothing is set in stone for this though. But I am working on it.
This show will take place during the Supernationals in Boone, Iowa but I
feel what better time to have it than on this date. This will give the
driver who can't compete with all the high dollar race teams in Iowa a
chance to win some really good pay and prizes at this show. We do expect
standing room only and we will try and get something setup on the website
for prepay tickets so you don't have to wait in line to purchase tickets
that night. New information will come along as we go through the year.

We do have a very special t-shirt for this show as well that we debuted at
the Columbus swap meet. We are selling advertising spots on the back of the
shirt for $75 if you would like to have your business's logo put on the back
of it. A portion of that will be donated to charity as well. The shirts will
sell for $15 and $5 of every shirt will be donated to charity too.

Put this show on your calendars and spread the word! I hope to see all of
you at Butler County Motorplex this upcoming season!

9/11 product sponsors as of 1/18/09:

Stereo West Auto Toys
Belleville Motorsports
Smiley's Racing Products
Jegs
MSD Ignition
TCI Auto
Wesmar Race Engines
Extreme Motorsports
HRP Racing
Bryke Circle Track Parts
Eckley Race Engines
Lifelock (lifelock.com)
Roth Racing
Raceday Prints
Hansen Oil Service
Velocity Indoor Karting
Keizer Race Wheels
Brooke Tatnell
Funnybone Comedy Club
John Anderson Racing
Firefreeze
Amigos
Super Clean
Armor All
Dirtdrivers (dirtdrivers.com)
Edelbrock
Grisantis
Olive Garden
Ticket Express
Harris Decals
C&W Collectibles

I-80 Schedule Released

The 2009 schedule is available on I-80's website:

http://www.neracewaypark.com/I80/schedule.php

 

SLMR Schedule Released

The 2009 Spec Late Model Racing series (SLMR) schedule has been released.
They're branching out this year and are awaiting for dates from Beatrice
Speedway and Adams County Speedway in Iowa.

http://neracewaypark.com/I80/schedule.php (scroll to bottom of page)

 
 

Thursday Chili Bowl pics - Brandon Anderson

Brandon sent pics from Thursday's Chili Bowl action. Check 'em out here:

http://www.heartlandracenews.com/images/chiliba_thur/chilibowlba2.html

Chili Bowl Pics - Brandon Anderson

Brandon Anderson sent some pics from Wednesday's action. Check 'em out at the link below

http://www.heartlandracenews.com/images/chilibowlba/chilibowlba.html

Chili Bowl Pics - Joe Orth

Here's just a few shots Joe sent from the Chili Bowl. As Joe sends more I'll post 'em.

http://www.heartlandracenews.com/images/chilibowl09_1/chilibowl1.html

Dakar Rally Photos

Hey, I know it's Chili Bowl time and a hell of a lot more "local" than
something on the other side of the equator, but here's some cool pics from
this year's Dakar Rally and cool racing pics are cool racing pics.

Due to terrorism concerns, the rally has left its namesake African home and
moved to Chile.

The comments are kind of funny.

http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2009/01/the_2009_dakar_rally.html  

WHEN I get some Chili Bowl pics (anyone out there?) I'll post them...

Cresco Speedway Announces 2009 Schedule

CRESCO, Iowa (Jan. 12) -- Officials from RL Promotions and the Cresco
Speedway in Cresco, Iowa, have announced a tentative schedule of events for
the 2009 racing season at the Howard County Fairgrounds 4/10-mile
high-banked clay oval.

An exciting season of Fast & Furious Fridays and racing under the United
States Racing Association banner will kick off on May 17 with the season
opener for the USRA Weekly Racing Series featuring USRA Modifieds racing for
$1,000 to win, plus USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars, USRA Karl Chevrolet
B-Mods and USRA Hobby Stocks.

Four days later on Thursday, May 21, the super-fast Modifieds of the USMTS
National Tour will be in town for the first of two shows this year in
Cresco. Kelly Shryock, Jason Hughes, Mark Noble, Zack VanderBeek and the
rest of the rugged road warriors will be back again on Tuesday, Aug. 4, for
the third annual NASCAR Night.

On Tuesday, June 16, the Deery Brothers Summer Series for IMCA Late Models
hits the track with some of the region's top Late Model pilots expected to
be on hand.

The annual Howard County Fair race will take place on Sunday, June 28, along
with the USRA Weekly Racing Series (no Modifieds) plus Hornets.

Fireworks will fill the air on Thursday, July 2, with all four classes in
action and a special for the USRA Karl Chevrolet B-Mods with a $1,500 top
prize on the line.

Two weeks later on Thursday, July 16, it's the Great American Stock Car
Challenge with $2,000 awaiting the winner of the USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock
Car main event.

The curtain will close on the 2009 season on Tuesday, Sept. 1, with the USRA
Weekly Racing Series on tap and a special $1,000-to-win USRA Hobby Stock
feature to cap off the night.

Defending track champions at the Cresco Speedway are Darrin Walch of
Postville (USRA Modifieds), Tom Schmitt of Independence (USRA Karl Chevrolet
Srock Cars), Jimmy Broszeit of Postville (USRA Karl Chevrolet B-Mods) and
Brandon Hare of Elma (USRA Hobby Stocks).

For more information, contact the RL Promotions offices at (515) 832-6000 or
visit www.rlpromotions.com online. Race day info is available by calling the
track hotline at (563) 547-3400. The Cresco Speedway is located 0.2 miles
north of SR 9 on SW 7th (at the Howard County Fairgrounds).

CRESCO SPEEDWAY
2009 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Sun May 17 . Season Opener - USRA Weekly Racing Series ($1,000 to win
Modifieds)
Thu May 21 . USMTS National Tour plus USRA Weekly Racing Series
Sun May 31 . USRA Weekly Racing Series
Sun Jun 7 . USRA Weekly Racing Series
Tue Jun 16 . Deery Brothers IMCA Late Model Summer Series plus USRA Weekly
Racing Series (no Modifieds)
Sun Jun 28 . Howard County Fair Special - USRA Weekly Racing Series plus
Hornets
Thu Jul 2 . Firecracker Special - USRA Weekly Racing Series plus Fireworks
($1,500 to win B-Mods)
Sun Jul 12 . USRA Weekly Racing Series
Thu Jul 16 . Great American Stock Car Challenge plus USRA Weekly Racing
Series ($2,000 to win Stock Cars)
Sun Jul 26 . USRA Weekly Racing Series - Modified Special
Tue Aug 4 . NASCAR Night - USMTS National Tour plus USRA Weekly Racing
Series
Sun Aug 23 . USRA Weekly Racing Series
Tue Sep 1 . Season Finale - USRA Weekly Racing Series - Hobby Stock Special
($1,000 to win)

Schedule is tentative and subject to change without notice. Unless otherwise
noted, the USRA Weekly Racing Series features USRA Modifieds, USRA Karl
Chevrolet Stock Cars, USRA Karl Chevrolet B-Mods and USRA Hobby Stocks.

Southern Iowa Speedway 2009 Schedule Revealed

OSKALOOSA, Iowa (Jan. 12) -- Officials from RL Promotions have announced a
tentative schedule of events for the 2009 racing season at the Southern Iowa
Speedway in Oskaloosa, Iowa.

Another exciting season of Wild, Wild Wednesdays with racing under the
United States Racing Association banner will kick off on Wednesday, May 13,
with the season opener for the USRA Weekly Racing Series featuring MUSCO
Lighting USRA Modifieds, USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars, Carter's
Manufacturing USRA B-Mods and USRA Hobby Stocks.

On Tuesday, May 19, the Mahaska County Half-Mile Monster will feature the
popular USMTS Modifieds featuring Kelly Shryock, Zack VanderBeek, Jason
Krohn, Al Hejna, Jason Hughes and many more of the nation's top
mud-slinging, three-wheeling pilots. Also in action will be the USRA Karl
Chevrolet Stock Cars, USRA Karl Chevrolet B-Mods and USRA Hobby Stocks.

On Wednesday, July 1, the bad-fast USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars take
center stage for the annual Great American Stock Car Shootout.

The Southern Iowa Fair returns on Wednesday, July 22, with a return visit by
the Deery Brothers Summer Series for IMCA Late Models.

After the Pepsi Season Championships on Wednesday, Sept. 2, the curtain will
close on the 2009 with the thrilling 23rd Annual MUSCO Lighting Fall
Challenge on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 9-10.

Defending track champions at the Southern Iowa Speedway are Colt Mather of
Webster (MUSCO Lighting USRA Modifieds), Matt Greiner of Iowa City (USRA
Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars), Brian Edel of Oskaloosa (USRA Karl Chevrolet
B-Mods) and Jason McDaniel of Eldon (USRA Hobby Stocks).

For more information, contact the RL Promotions offices at (515) 832-6000 or
visit www.rlpromotions.com online. Race day info is available by calling the
track hotline at (641) 673-7004. The Southern Iowa Speedway is located 0.5
mile west of US 63 on SR 92, then 0.3 mile north on N. I St. (at the
Southern Iowa Fairgrounds).

SOUTHERN IOWA SPEEDWAY
2009 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Wed May 13 . Season Opener - USRA Weekly Racing Series
Tue May 19 . USMTS National Tour plus USRA Weekly Racing Series
Wed May 27 . USRA Weekly Racing Series
Wed Jun 3 . USRA Weekly Racing Series - Hobby Stock Special
Wed Jun 10 . USRA Weekly Racing Series - B-Mod Special
Wed Jun 17 . USRA Weekly Racing Series
Wed Jun 24 . USRA Weekly Racing Series
Wed Jul 1 . Great American Stock Car Shootout plus USRA Weekly Racing Series
Wed Jul 8 . USRA Weekly Racing Series - $1,000 to win Modifieds (no B-Mods)
Wed Jul 15 . USRA Weekly Racing Series - B-Mod Special
Wed Jul 22 . Southern Iowa Fair - Deery Brothers IMCA Late Model Summer
Series plus USRA Weekly Racing Series (no Modifieds)
Wed Jul 29 . USRA Weekly Racing Series
Wed Aug 5 . USMTS (Hobby Stock Special)
Wed Aug 19 . USRA Weekly Racing Series
Wed Aug 26 . USRA Weekly Racing Series (Mods $1000 to win)
Wed Sep 2 . Pepsi Cola Season Championship
Fri Oct 9 . 23rd Annual Musco Lighting Fall Challenge
Sat Oct 10 . 23rd Annual Musco Lighting Fall Challenge

Schedule is tentative and subject to change without notice. Unless otherwise
noted, the USRA Weekly Racing Series features USRA Modifieds, USRA Karl
Chevrolet Stock Cars, USRA Karl Chevrolet B-Mods and USRA Hobby Stocks.

USMTS Schedule Released

Thursday, January 8, 2009

OFFICIALS ANNOUNCE AGGRESSIVE 60-RACE USMTS NATIONAL TOUR SCHEDULE

WEBSTER CITY, Iowa (Jan. 8) – Officials from the United States Modified
Touring Series released the 2009 USMTS National Tour schedule of events
Thursday which features an exciting slate of races that is sure to make the
winter months seem even longer to thousands of action-hungry race fans.

The assembled slate of mud-slinging shows includes return events at some the
most popular USMTS venues, as well as a bolstered menu of new racetracks
representing the finest in the country.

The rugged road warriors of the USMTS National Tour will thrill race fans in
America's heartland with an aggressive campaign which currently features 60
events at 39 different venues in 10 different States. The schedule is
highlighted with return engagements to 31 facilities that hosted an O'Reilly
USMTS National Event last season, one facility returning to the line-up
after a two-year hiatus and seven new venues encompassing some of the most
exciting dirt ovals in America.

For the sixth straight year, they USMTS National Events campaign will kick
off with a doubleheader at the Junction Motor Speedway in McCool Junction,
Neb. The 6th Annual Nebraska Spring Thaw is slated for Friday and Saturday,
March 6-7. Friday's event will pay $2,000 to win while the victor in
Saturday's main event will pocket $3,000. More than 70 entries are once
again expected for the annual lidlifter at the 3/8-mile high-banked clay
oval.

The following weekend will find the USMTS National Tour at the Caney Valley
Speedway in Caney, Kan., for the first time on Friday, March 13, followed by
a Saturday date at the Humboldt Speedway in Humboldt, Kan., on Saturday,
March 14.

The month on March wraps up with trips to the LA Raceway in La Monte, Mo.,
on Friday, March 27, and Thunderhill Speedway in Mayetta, Kan., on Saturday,
March 28.

The West Siloam Speedway in West Siloam Springs, Okla., will host the second
doubleheader of the season for the third straight year on Friday and
Saturday, April 3-4. The event, which pays $2,000 and $3,000 to win,
respectively, is expected to attract a powerful field of entries as both
USMTS National Tour and USMTS Southern Series points will be awarded.

The only other USMTS National Tour date during the month of April happens on
Friday, April 10, with an inaugural event at Kevin and Tammy Gundaker's
legendary Tri-City Speedway in Pontoon Beach, Ill.

A busy month of May kicks off with a three-day swing through the Show-Me
State, beginning Friday, May 15, at the Midway Speedway in Lebanon, Mo.
Saturday, May 16, will find the USMTS National Tour at the Springfield
Raceway in Springfield, Mo., for the first time after last year's first-ever
attempt fell to rain. The tripleheader weekend winds up at Randy Mooneyham's
Monett Speedway in Monett, Mo., on Sunday, May 17.

Tuesday, May 19, finds the touring titans back on familiar ground with a
$2,000-to-win stop at the Southern Iowa Speedway in Oskaloosa, Iowa, for the
first of seven straight days of racing action. After rain swept away chances
of the much-anticipated debut in 2008 at the Marshalltown Speedway in
Marshalltown, Iowa, the USMTS National Tour is back at Toby Kruse's
blistering-fast bullring in 2009 on Wednesday, May 20. Thursday, May 21,
it's on to the Cresco Speedway in Cresco, Iowa, followed by annual Memorial
Day Weekend events at the Chateau Raceway, Lansing, Minn., on Friday, May
22; Deer Creek Speedway in Spring Valley, Minn., on Saturday, May 23; Dodge
County Speedway in Kasson, Minn., on Sunday, May 24; and Tri-Oval Speedway
in Fountain City, Wis., on Monday, May 25.

After a one-week break, the dirt merchants get back to business in June with
more nights on the racetrack than not.

Six straight shows start off the sixth month of the year with a Monday, June
1, engagement at the Iowa State Fair Speedway in Des Moines, Iowa. From
there, it's on to the Hancock County Speedway in Britt, Iowa, on Tuesday,
June 2; Highway 3 Raceway in Allison, Iowa, on Wednesday, June 3; Buena
Vista Raceway in Alta, Iowa, on Thursday, June 4; Murray County Speedway in
Slayton, Minn., on Friday, June 5; and Upper Iowa Speedway in Decorah, Iowa,
on Saturday, June 6.

After a well-deserved ten-day rest, the engines fire up again on Tuesday,
June 16, at the Park Jefferson Speedway in Jefferson, S.D., for the first of
ten shows planned for the next eleven calendar dates. On Wednesday, June 17,
the USMTS National Tour returns to the Huset's Speedway in Brandon, S.D.,
then heads north to the Casino Speedway in Watertown, S.D., on Thursday,
June 18. Two yet-to-be-determined venues are penciled in for Friday and
Saturday, June 19-20, before trekking to the Nobles County Speedway in
Worthington, Minn., on Sunday, June 21. Everybody gets to take a breath on
Monday before moving on to the Mineral City Speedway in Fort Dodge, Iowa, on
Tuesday, June 23.

By popular demand, race fans will get their first chance to see the stars
and cars of the USMTS National Tour at Joe Ringsdorf's I-35 Speedway in
Mason City, Iowa, on Wednesday, June 24.

"Joe is one of the premier promoters in the country," said USMTS promoter
Todd Staley. "We are thrilled to have the opportunity to work with him to
bring the USMTS to the I-35 Speedway fans in 2009."

Thursday, June 25, is reserved for a to-be-announced event prior to invading
the U.S. 36 Raceway in Osborn, Mo., on Friday, June 26. After a two-year
hiatus, the USMTS National Tour returns to the state-of-the-art Lucas Oil
Speedway in Wheatland, Mo., on Saturday, June 27, to close the curtain on a
busy month of June and kick off a nearly four-week "summer vacation" for the
tireless USMTS National Tour teams before returning to battle on Thursday,
July 24, at the Fayette County Speedway in West Union, Iowa.

Another new and exciting venue, and a one-of-a-kind event is in store on
Friday and Saturday, July 24-25, as the USMTS National Tour invades the
famed Elko Speedway in Elko, Minn. Come watch as Elko's asphalt track is
transformed into a dirt gridiron for the Dirt Nationals. Races will take
place Wednesday through Saturday with a free post-race bonfire and live
music following the races every night.

Things get busy again in August as the USMTS National Tour returns to the
Cresco Speedway on Thursday, Aug. 4. The five-day swing continues on Friday,
Aug. 5, with the second stop of the season at the Southern Iowa Speedway. On
Thursday, Aug. 6, one of the longest-running events on the USMTS schedule
happens at the 10th Annual UPS Store Illinois Challenge at the Knox County
Fairgrounds in Knoxville, Ill., takes place, followed by another new
first-time venue on Friday, Aug. 7, at the Kankakee County Speedway in
Kankakee, Ill. The week concludes with a Saturday, Aug. 8, appointment with
the 24 Raceway Park in Moberly, Mo.

Four encore performances are on tap for Tuesday through Friday, Aug. 11-14,
at the Monett Speedway, LA Raceway, Springfield Raceway and Humboldt
Speedway. After a classic battle in the inaugural event last season, the
USMTS National Tour returns to Heartland Park Topeka in Topeka, Kan., on
Saturday, Aug. 15, the wrap up the second five-race swing of August.

Thursday, Aug. 20, will take place at the Steele County Speedway in
Owatonna, Minn., during the annual Steele County Free Fair—the largest
county fair in Minnesota. The Tri-Oval Speedway hosts the USMTS National
Tour for the second time in 2009 on Friday, Aug. 21, as does the Upper Iowa
Speedway on Saturday, Aug. 22. On Wednesday, Sept. 2, it's a return to the
Highway 3 Raceway to kick off four nights of Labor Day Weekend action. The
Buena Vista Raceway awaits again on Thursday, Sept. 3, followed by the 4th
Annual Cedar River Races at the Chateau Raceway on Friday, Sept. 4; the 6th
Annual Labor Day Dual on Saturday, Sept. 5, at the Deer Creek Speedway; and
the 8th Annual Kasson Klash at the Dodge County Speedway on Sunday, Sept. 6.

The USMTS National Tour will return to the Deer Creek Speedway for the 11th
Annual Featherlite Fall Jamboree on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Sept.
24-26. The standing-room-only show has become one of the most popular races
on the calendars of Modified fans, as well as one of the most lucrative for
the drivers. Thursday's main event winner will pocket $2,000, Friday's
winner will get $4,000 and a $6,000 paycheck awaits Saturday's champion.
Last season's Featherlite Fall Jamboree saw more than 120 drivers compete,
with a rich pedigree pit area full of America's best-known pilots.

USMTS NATIONAL TOUR 2009 SCHEDULE

Fri Mar 6 … Junction Motor Speedway, McCool Junction, NE ($2,000 to win)
Sat Mar 7 … Junction Motor Speedway, McCool Junction, NE ($3,000 to win)
Fri Mar 13 … Caney Valley Speedway, Caney, KS ($2,000 to win)
Sat Mar 14 … Humboldt Speedway, Humboldt, KS ($2,000 to win)
Fri Mar 27 … LA Raceway, La Monte, MO ($2,000 to win)
Sat Mar 28 … Thunderhill Speedway, Mayetta, KS ($2,000 to win)
Fri Apr 3 … West Siloam Speedway, West Siloam Springs, OK ($2,000 to win)
Sat Apr 4 … West Siloam Speedway, West Siloam Springs, OK ($3,000 to win)
Fri Apr 10 … Tri-City Speedway, Granite City, IL ($2,000 to win)
Fri May 15 … Midway Speedway, Lebanon, MO ($2,000 to win)
Sat May 16 … Springfield Raceway, Springfield, MO ($2,000 to win)
Sun May 17 … Monett Speedway, Monett, MO ($2,000 to win)
Tue May 19 … Southern Iowa Speedway, Oskaloosa, IA ($2,000 to win)
Wed May 20 … Marshalltown Speedway, Marshalltown, IA ($2,000 to win)
Thu May 21 … Cresco Speedway, Cresco, IA ($2,000 to win)
Fri May 22 … Chateau Raceway, Lansing, MN ($2,000 to win)
Sat May 23 … Deer Creek Speedway, Spring Valley, MN ($2,000 to win)
Sun May 24 … Dodge County Speedway, Kasson, MN ($2,000 to win)
Mon May 25 … Tri-Oval Speedway, Fountain City, WI ($2,000 to win)
Mon Jun 1 … Iowa State Fair Speedway, Des Moines, IA ($2,000 to win)
Tue Jun 2 … Hancock County Speedway, Britt, IA ($2,000 to win)
Wed Jun 3 … Highway 3 Raceway, Allison, IA ($2,000 to win)
Thu Jun 4 … Buena Vista Raceway, Alta, IA ($2,000 to win)
Fri Jun 5 … Murray County Speedway, Slayton, MN ($2,000 to win)
Sat Jun 6 … Upper Iowa Speedway, Decorah, IA ($2,000 to win)
Tue Jun 16 … Park Jefferson Speedway, Jefferson, SD ($2,000 to win)
Wed Jun 17 … Huset's Speedway, Brandon, SD ($2,000 to win)
Thu Jun 18 … Casino Speedway, Watertown, SD ($2,000 to win)
Fri Jun 19 … TBA
Sat Jun 20 … TBA
Sun Jun 21 … Nobles County Speedway, Worthington, MN ($2,000 to win)
Tue Jun 23 … Mineral City Speedway, Fort Dodge, IA ($2,000 to win)
Wed Jun 24 … I-35 Speedway, Mason City, IA ($2,000 to win)
Thu Jun 25 … TBA
Fri Jun 26 … U.S. 36 Raceway, Osborn, MO ($2,000 to win)
Sat Jun 27 … Lucas Oil Speedway, Wheatland, MO ($2,000 to win)
Thu Jul 23 … Fayette County Speedway, West Union, IA ($2,000 to win)
Fri Jul 24 … Elko Speedway, Elko, MN ($2,000 to win)
Sat Jul 25 … Elko Speedway, Elko, MN ($3,000 to win)
Tue Aug 4 … Cresco Speedway, Cresco, IA ($2,000 to win)
Wed Aug 5 … Southern Iowa Speedway, Oskaloosa, IA ($2,000 to win)
Thu Aug 6 … Knox County Fairgrounds, Knoxville, IL ($2,000 to win)
Fri Aug 7 … Kankakee County Speedway, Kankakee, IL ($2,000 to win)
Sat Aug 8 … 24 Raceway Park, Moberly, MO ($2,000 to win)
Tue Aug 11 … Monett Speedway, Monett, MO ($2,000 to win)
Wed Aug 12 … LA Raceway, La Monte, MO ($2,000 to win)
Thu Aug 13 … Springfield Raceway, Springfield, MO ($2,000 to win)
Fri Aug 14 … Humboldt Speedway, Humboldt, KS ($2,000 to win)
Sat Aug 15 … Heartland Park Topeka, Topeka, KS ($3,000 to win)
Thu Aug 20 … Steele County Speedway, Owatonna, MN ($3,000 to win)
Fri Aug 21 … Tri-Oval Speedway, Fountain City, WI ($3,000 to win)
Sat Aug 22 … Upper Iowa Speedway, Decorah, IA ($3,000 to win)
Wed Sep 2 … Highway 3 Raceway, Allison, IA ($3,000 to win)
Thu Sep 3 … Buena Vista Raceway, Alta, IA ($3,000 to win)
Fri Sep 4 … Chateau Raceway, Lansing, MN ($3,000 to win)
Sat Sep 5 … Deer Creek Speedway, Spring Valley, MN ($3,000 to win)
Sun Sep 6 … Dodge County Speedway, Kasson, MN ($3,000 to win)
Thu Sep 24 … Deer Creek Speedway, Spring Valley, MN ($2,000 to win)
Fri Sep 25 … Deer Creek Speedway, Spring Valley, MN ($4,000 to win)
Sat Sep 26 … Deer Creek Speedway, Spring Valley, MN ($6,000 to win)

Schedule is tentative and subject to change without notice. USMTS officials
plan to announce regional alignments and the events comprising the Hunt for
the USMTS National Championship in the next few days.

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.

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Contact Info:
Jeff Nun
Communications Director
United States Modified Touring Series, Inc. (USMTS)
608 Des Moines St.
Webster City, IA 50595
tel: (515) 297-3835
email: media@usmts.com
web: www.usmts.com  

Three Years Old!

Hey everyone – didn’t think I could do it, but this site is three years old now and I have all the desire to keep it going for 2009! I’ve received a lot of feedback from everyone, and it’s been a blast. I’m still looking for new things, and new ideas. If you have any, shoot ‘em my way! I’m pondering video, ads and certainly more interviews.

I want to say THANK YOU to everyone for helping me keep this going. Here’s to a safe, happy, and fun 2009.

-Jason

Ninth Annual Midwest Racers Autograph Day

The Ninth Annual Midwest Racers Autograph Day will be held on April 4th,
2009. This year the time and location have changed. To further accommodate
racers from area tracks that may have to race that evening, we will be
running the event from 11am-3pm this year. We also have a brand new location
sponsor for this year. Speedway Motors Inc. of Lincoln, Nebraska will be the
home of the 2009 Midwest Racers Autograph Day. Speedway is located at 340
Victory Lane.

Check out our newly redesigned website for more details:
www.autographday.homestead.com

Be sure to check back often as we will be adding sponsors as they come in
and drivers, be sure to get your information in ASAP. Some of you may
remember from last year if you were one of the first 25 drivers to sign up;
you were entered into a drawing for a $500 sponsorship. That said, it pays
to come to Autograph Day!

We are always looking for sponsors, supporters, and of course, you drivers
out there to show off what you got! 

Beatrice Speedway Kid's Club

From Rhonda Wisdom

It's that time of year again when we start looking forward to the next race
season!!

If you'd like to sponsor the Kids Club this year, you can go to the Beatrice
Speedway website and you will find the form there. Just download it, fill it
out and mail it with the payment by February 1st.

If you have any questions at all, email dirttrack1@charter.net

Thanks!! Rhonda Wisdom 

Humston to Drive Burch 'Banana Wagon' in 2009

From Mark Burch Motorsports

Mark Burch Motorsports prepares for a fresh and exciting 2009.

2009 will make its mark on our 16th year of competition in the wonderful arena of Sprint Car Racing. While many things have changed over the last decade and a half, many things have stayed the same. We have been through many highs and lows. There have been thrilling victories with crazed all night celebrations and perilous defeats followed by several hundreds of miles of silence. The common theme that runs through every season is our enduring commitment to the pursuit of excellence in our sport.

Although I have had many great influences in my life and racing career, none have been as prominent as my two heroes, Doug Wolfgang and Tim Engler. I could not start any kind of press release without giving thanks and praise to these two men. They have been totally unselfish and committed to the success of our team, year in and year out. I know that this year will be no different and I am looking forward to working with them as we constantly strive to refine our chassis and engine programs.

My wife Mari and kids, Parker – 7 and Sailor – 5, have given their unselfish love and support the whole way through. They make me a very lucky and blessed man to have them as part of our team.

Marvin Brees is a force to be reckoned with in any situation. He is a loyal friend and the hardest worker I have ever met in my life. His attention to detail in our shop and work ethic on the road are unsurpassed. Our team would be less than incomplete without his efforts. He tirelessly continues to prepare our equipment for the upcoming season. His fortitude is relentless and we would be nothing without him.

Don Droud Jr., Doug Wolfgang, Bruce Divis, Jake Peters, Billy Alley, Skip Jackson, Terry McCarl. That’s quite a list of talented drivers. Each and every one of them has played a significant role in building our team to what it is today. To each of them I am very grateful for their contributions and efforts. Thanks guys!

Now it is time to add a new name to the list….a young name to the list. After some brief trial runs in 2008, I am pleased to announce that Chad Humston, from Giltner, NE will be piloting the famed 1m Banana Wagon in 2009. I know that Chad is excited for the opportunity and we are all eager and looking forward to racing with him this year. It’s going to be great to have him as a part of this team.

This is a time where many teams are folding or scaling back. Here at Mark Burch Motorsports, we have worked hard to put ourselves in a position to be stronger than ever for the upcoming season. We have been fortunate to have great relationships with all of our marketing partners and manufacturers throughout the years. We will continue to represent them in a positive manner and gain them maximum exposure through our efforts.

If you would like to see some highlights of Chad in the Banana Wagon from 2008, you can find them on www.youtube.com. Here are the links: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n6A2PgmX9E8 and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F-lc4BtD3Rs

We are currently working on our schedule and plan on starting out in April. Of course it will be adjusted for family and business commitments but I urge you all to keep your eye out for the Banana Wagon at race track near you.