Thursday, February 26, 2009

NASCAR's Schrader at JMS Spring Thaw

Well-known NASCAR driver, Kenny Schrader, will be at Junction Motor Speedway's 6th Annual Spring Thaw featuring U.S.M.T.S Modifieds and Open Stock Cars. We welcome everyone to come March 6 and 7 to the track to enjoy the excitement as well autograph signings.

Optimism pt. I

It's a good year if you're a sprint car fan.

While some people complained about the absence of ASCS Midwest events at Nebraska's
only weekly 360 Sprint track, it was shown last year that racer participation
was spotty. The ASCS sanctioned Nebraska Cup in September saw
a good car count, but so did the non-sanctioned Icebreaker. One could argue
that the races outside the core of the season and the higher payout were
bigger factors. It did give the previous Eagle management's reasoning, "I
have an ASCS show each week" some credence.

I'm not knocking ASCS here, I'm crediting the strength of Eagle's weekly
sprint show. Indeed, I think that the full potential of an ASCS regional show is
best realized at tracks that don't have a strong sprint program. 

The 2009 schedule with Eagle being "ASCS-less" yet with four shows up the road
at I-80 and two an hour from Lincoln at JMS needs to be looked at with a different 
attitude that somehow they're picking up where Eagle is missing out. I disagree with
that. In fact, I think it's the best of both worlds and seems to be the
best formula for the tracks, ASCS, racers and fans.

Think about it as a sprint fan. Instead of taking away weekly Saturday shows
at Eagle to run under the ASCS banner, there's even more shows to attend, at
roughly the same distance. I-80 & JMS host sprint shows without having to
run the weekly commitment, while Eagle doesn't have to add sanction fees, and
purse for what it already has.

What about two-day shows at one track? Having worked in the front office at
a racetrack, I can tell you that two day shows are rarely two, FULL, shows.
Usually the first day suffers. 

While on paper, they seem to be the same I think being in the entertainment
business lets one see the intangible effect that doesn't show up on
spreadsheets. The effect of variety is hard to quantify but it's evident.

From experience in the office and experience traveling to many shows on a
race team and as a fan, it's been my observation that two similar shows at
two tracks tend to draw better overall than two identical shows at the same
track. Let's be honest, sprint shows at long tracks are different than shows
at small tracks. Not better or worse, just different.

But that can be a good thing.

Going to one place for two days and seeing the same people in the same
events is like ordering the same food two nights in a row, though some find
two nights of steak good, instead you have lobster one and steak the other,
both good but both different. It may be fine food, and it may be pricey, but
it's DIFFERENT food. So if one track can fulfill a demand, while the
'feeder' track doesn't need to incur more expense, it's a good thing. 

To continue with the variety theme, it's also a good chance for people who
don't attend Eagle weekly to see something different too.

Any sprint car fan should be elated to have that kind of choice in this
economic climate. 

Jason
 

Beatrice Speedway Gears Up for 2009

Press Release:

The first green flag of the season is set to unfurl March 19th with practice
for the 16th Annual Spring Nationals. This year racing will take place
Friday through Sunday with the IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Sport Mods, IMCA Hobby
Stocks, IMCA Sport Compacts and Factory Stocks.

Please check out www.beatricespeedway.com for the entry form and the days
the respective classes will be running.

The New Victorian Inn of Beatrice will offer two nights free lodging for the
fall race in October for the race team making the longest haul for the
Spring Nationals.

Other dates to note will be the Gage County Fair on July 25th and 26th. On
Saturday July 25 the Modifieds, Sport Mods, and Hobby Stocks will be racing
for an increased purse with no track or IMCA points being awarded on that
night. On Sunday July 26, the Sport Compacts, Factory Stocks, and Outlaw
Vintage Lites will be racing along with the return of the popular Roll Over
Contest and Trailer Races!

The Thunder Zone is available for rent on a weekly basis at the Speedway.
You can enjoy the comfort of air conditioning while cheering on your
favorite drivers. The cost of the Thunder Zone VIP Booth is $200 per night
and comes with 10 tickets, 36 drinks of choice, and your business will
receive numerous PA mentions.

For further information regarding Beatrice Speedway or any promotions,
please contact the track at 402.228.2264 or promoter Toby Kruse at
515.231.5444.

Wednesday, February 25, 2009

Karl Chevrolet returns as title sponsor of IMCA's Northern SportMod division

ANKENY, Iowa (Feb. 24) - Karl Chevrolet returns this season as title sponsor
of IMCA's fastest growing division.

The Ankeny, Iowa, auto dealership will provide a portion of the point fund
to be paid to top 10 drivers in final national standings for the Northern
SportMod class.

"Karl Chevrolet remains one of the premier Chevy dealers in America and your
best choice for new and used cars and trucks," noted IMCA Marketing Director
Kevin Yoder. "However, their service department combined with their GM
Performance Parts line and the crate engine program make them a big reason
why so many IMCA racers are choosing to do business with Karl, both on and
off the track."

The number of licensed drivers in the Northern SportMods surpassed the 250
mark in just the division's fourth season. Twenty-one tracks in six states -
Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota and Wisconsin - have returned
contracts thus far to sanction the class in 2009.

Karl Chevrolet will also give a crate motor to a Northern SportMod driver
competing at the 2009 IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals.

Drivers are required to display two Karl Chevrolet decals on their race cars
during the regular point season and at Su per Nationals; they must compete
in at least half the weekly races at an IMCA sanctioned track to be eligible
for the crate motor drawing at Boone.

Friday, February 20, 2009

2009 GOTRA Schedule

Good Ol' Time Racing Association 2009 Schedule

Saturday, April 4 - Spring Meeting
Saturday, April 25 - Car Show at Ernst,
Test & Tune at US30 Speedway, Columbus, NE afterwards
Thursday, April 30 - US30 Speedway, Columbus, NE
Friday, May 1 - Wagner Speedway, Wagner, SD
Sunday, May 10 - Raceway Park, Jefferson, SD [TENTATIVE]
Friday, May 22 - Junction Motor Speedway, McCool Junction, NE
Monday, May 25 - Eagle Raceway, Eagle, NE
Thursday, May 28 - US30 Speedway, Columbus, NE
Friday, June 5 - Butler County Motorplex, Rising City, NE
Saturday, June 13 - Car Show in Cedar Rapids, NE
Thursday, June 18 - US30 Speedway, Columbus, NE
Thursday, July 2 - US30 Speedway, Columbus, NE
Friday, July 3 - Wagner Speedway, Wagner, SD
Saturday, July 11 - John C. Fremont Days Heartland Auto Show Fremont, NE
Sunday, July 26 - Raceway Park, Jefferson, SD [TENTATIVE]
Thursday, August 6 - US30 Speedway, Columbus, NE
Friday, August 21 - Lakeside Speedway, Kansas City, KS
Saturday, August 22 - Lakeside Speedway, Kansas City, KS
Saturday, September 5 - Shelby County Speedway, Harlan, IA [TENTATIVE]
Friday, September 11 - Butler County Motorplex, Rising City, NE
Saturday, September 19 - US30 Speedway, Columbus, NE - Abe Lincoln Memorial

************************************************

7th ANNUAL CORNHUSKER VINTAGE NATIONALS
- Hosted by GOTRA
Saturday, October 3 & Sunday, October 4 -
- US30 Speedway, Columbus, NE
ALL VINTAGE RACE CARS WELCOME 1920'S TO MID 70'S

************************************************

Promoter - John Ferguson
1715 North Maxwell Fremont, NE 68025
(402) 721-8306 GOTRA@msn.com

Thursday, February 19, 2009

ENMMA Meeting Sunday

Eastern Nebraska Modified Midget Association Meeting will be held at the
Eiseley Library community room on Sunday, February 22, 2009 at 1:00 p.m.
sharp and must conclude by 2:30 p.m.

Eiseley Library is located at
1530 Superior Street, Lincoln, NE 68521.

I have not received any agenda items other than from Board Members.

Agenda

-Purpose and continuation of the Club

-Nominations for new Board member(s)- President

-Updates from Waverly track on changes in rules, new schedule, or other
track information

-Rumors on the Sale of the Waverly track?

-Club member registration, fees and car numbers

-Next meeting date

Meeting must adjourn by 2:30 pm as another meeting begins in the same
Community room at 3:00 pm.

Seanna Collins
Secretary 

Which comes first?

On behalf of my real job (seriously), I was reading through marketing guru and author Seth Godin's blog today. I hadn't been there in a while, and I came across a post that piqued my interest.

In his post "Which comes first, the product or the marketing"  Seth states the following:

"In fact, just about every successful product or service is the result of smart marketing thinking first, followed by a great product that makes the marketing story come true."

Really? You don't say...

As much as it is a light hearted self-pat on the back, my point is that getting the word out, hyping up the event and delivering are all important and fundamental - and in THAT order...

Tuesday, February 17, 2009

ASCS Midwest & Northern Plains Schedules Released

Lonnie Wheatley, TULSA, Okla. (February 16, 2009) - Another pair of American
Sprint Car Series Regional slates have been set as the Midwest and Northern
Plains schedules were released today.

The ASCS Midwest Region is currently slated for ten nights of action at five
different tracks throughout Nebraska and the surrounding area, with the ASCS
Northern Plains Region set for eight nights of competition at four different
tracks.

For the fourth year in a row, the two Regional series will open the season
by squaring off for two nights at Nebraska Raceway Park's I-80 Speedway in
Greenwood, NE, on April 10-11. The ASCS Midwest and Northern Plains Regions
will also face off July 31 at Crawford County Speedway in Denison, IA.

Other venues set to host the ASCS Midwest Region in 2009 include Junction
Motor Speedway in McCool Junction, NE, along with Missouri venues of U.S. 36
Raceway in Cameron and Sedalia's State Fair Speedway. The series is
currently set to put the wraps on the 2009 season at U.S. 36 Raceway on
August 28.

In addition to the I-80 and Crawford County Speedways, I-90 Speedway in
Hartford, SD, and North Central Speedway in Brainerd, MN, are also set to
host the ASCS Northern Plains Region in 2009. The ASCS Northern Plains
Region will once again complete its season with North Central Speedway's
Mighty Axe Nationals on September 5-6.

North Dakota's Lee Grosz reigns as the defending ASCS Northern Plains
champion after capturing his second consecutive title last year, while
Nebraska's Jack Dover became the fourth different champion in as many years
of competition for the ASCS Midwest Region by taking top honors in 2008.


The American Sprint Car Series, in its 18th year of sanctioning Sprint Car
racing events, brings the best of Sprint Car racing to approximately 100
different tracks throughout 30 states and Canada. Anchored by the Lucas Oil
ASCS Sprint Car Dirt Series presented by K&N Filters, ASCS also consists of
a dozen different Regions throughout the nation.

Additional information regarding the American Sprint Car Series is available
at www.ascsracing.com

2009 ASCS Midwest Region Schedule:


April 10 - I-80 Speedway (Greenwood, NE) - vs. Northern Plains
April 11 - I-80 Speedway (Greenwood, NE) - vs. Northern Plains
May 21 - I-80 Speedway (Greenwood, NE)
May 22 - Junction Motor Speedway (McCool Junction, NE)
June 19 - U.S. 36 Raceway (Cameron, MO)
July 2 - I-80 Speedway (Greenwood, NE)
July 3 - Junction Motor Speedway (McCool Junction, NE)
July 31 - Crawford County Speedway (Denison, IA) - vs. Northern Plains
August 23 - State Fair Speedway (Sedalia, MO)
August 28 - U.S. 36 Raceway (Cameron, MO)


2009 ASCS Northern Plains Region Schedule:


April 10 - I-80 Speedway (Greenwood, NE) - vs. Midwest
April 11 - I-80 Speedway (Greenwood, NE) - vs. Midwest
June 26 - I-90 Speedway (Hartford, SD)
July 4 - North Central Speedway (Brainerd, MN) - Kouba Memorial
July 24 - I-90 Speedway (Hartford, SD)
July 31 - Crawford County Speedway (Denison, IA) - vs. Midwest
September 5- North Central Speedway (Brainerd, MN) - Mighty Axe Nationals
September 6 - North Central Speedway (Brainerd, MN) - Mighty Axe Nationals

BCM News

Two quickies from Butler County Motorplex:

Concrete Pit stalls and Front Row pit stalls on sale:

Reserve your pit stalls now. Concrete pads will be $100 and front row dirt
pit stalls will be $50. You can pay online at www.butlercountymotorplex.com
or email at butlercountymotorplex@yahoo.com

New motocross track layout:

Check out www.butlercountymotorplex.com for the new layout of the motocross
track. Classes and race dates have yet to be determined.

Monday, February 16, 2009

US 30 Schedule

Here's the 2009 Schedule for US 30 Speedway in Columbus.
Most shows are Thursday nights unless noted.

Reg Show- IMCA Modifieds, Street Stocks, Hobby Stocks, Hornets

4-25 Ernst Auto Center Car Show-5:30 pm Practice Free Admission
4-30 Reg Show, GOTRA's
5-07 Reg Show
5-14 Reg Show
5-21 Reg Show
5-28 Reg Show, GOTRA's
6-04 Reg Show
6-11 Reg Show
6-18 Reg Show, GOTRA's
6-25 Reg Show
7-02 Reg Show, GOTRA,s
7-09 Reg Show
7-16 Limited Late Models, Street Stocks, Hobby Stocks, Hornets (NO
MODIFIEDS)
7-23 Reg Show
7-30 Reg Show
8-06 Reg Show, GOTRA's
8-13 Reg Show
8-20 Reg Show (FINAL NIGHT FOR POINTS)
8-27 Open-Possible Rain Date
9-19 Street Stock Nationals & GOTRA's
9-27 Demolition Derby 2pm
10-2 10-4 Cornhusker Vintage Nationals
 

Wallace To Take On USMTS National Tour Thirteen Times In 2009

CONCORD, N.C. (Feb. 14) - Kenny Wallace is a fan favorite among NASCAR fans,
but the 45-year-old driver, racetrack owner and television personality is
still looking for his first win with the USMTS National Tour after 15 starts
the previous two seasons.

Modified fans will have an ample number of opportunities to catch "The
Hermanator" in action in 2009 as he has penciled-in thirteen dates with the
USMTS National Tour.

Wallace's first stop will be in one month as the USMTS National Tour makes
it's inaugural visit to the Caney Valley Speedway in Caney, Kan., on Friday,
March 13. Wallace will also join the field the following night at the
Humboldt (Kan.) Speedway.

Wallace won the first race he ever entered in 1982, and the youngest member
of the racing Wallace family, a longtime mechanic and crew member for his
brothers Rusty and Mike, had a shot at driving a racecar of his own in the
Illinois Street Stock State Championship. Kenny's win in that race would be
the first of many in his racing career.

In September of 1988, Dale Earnhardt gave Wallace the seat for his
first-ever NASCAR start. He finished seventh in his first Nationwide Series
(formerly Busch Series) start at Martinsville, Va. The following year,
Wallace raced the full Nationwide Series schedule in a car owned by brother
Rusty, earning the 1989 Rookie of the Year award and finishing sixth in
driver point standings.

Wallace's Busch Series accomplishments include nine wins, 10 poles, and
eight seasons in the top-10 in driver points. In fact, Wallace has finished
in the top-10 in every full Busch Series season he has ever run, including a
second-place run in 1991 that ended just 74 points shy of the championship
in what is still one of the closest points battles in series history.

Wallace drove the #78 Furniture Row Racing Chevrolet in the NASCAR Nextel
Cup Series in 2007, and was voted by fans to compete in the NASCAR Nextel
All-Star Challenge at Lowe's Motor Speedway in May.

In addition to his driving duties, Wallace also works as an on-air
personality for SPEED Channel on shows such as NASCAR RaceDay and NASCAR
Victory Lane. He was also featured on the show NASCAR Drivers: 360 on FX and
is part owner of the Macon (Ill.) Speedway.

The following thirteen USMTS National Tour dates are part of Wallace's 2009
schedule:

Fri Mar 13 . Caney Valley Speedway, Caney, KS
Sat Mar 14 . Humboldt Speedway, Humboldt, KS
Fri May 15 . Midway Speedway, Lebanon, MO
Sun May 17 . Monett Speedway, Monett, MO
Tue May 19 . Southern Iowa Speedway, Oskaloosa, IA
Mon Jun 1 . Iowa State Fair Speedway, Des Moines, IA
Tue Jun 16 . Park Jefferson Speedway, Jefferson, SD
Wed Jun 17 . Casino Speedway, Watertown, SD
Thu Jun 18 . Huset's Speedway, Brandon, SD
Tue Jun 23 . Mineral City Speedway, Fort Dodge, IA
Wed Jun 24 . I-35 Speedway, Mason City, IA
Tue Aug 11 . LA Raceway, La Monte, MO
Wed Aug 12 . Monett Speedway, Monett, MO

More information about Wallace is available at his official website:
www.kennywallace.com .

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.

Sunday, February 15, 2009

2009 ASCS Midwest/N. Plains Tentative Schedule

2009 ASCS Schedule * Northern Plains / Midwest

APRIL
10 - FRI * I-80 Nebraska Raceway Park - Greenwood, NE
(co-sanctioned Northern Plains/Midwest)
11 - SAT * I-80 Nebraska Raceway Park - Greenwood, NE
(co-sanctioned Northern Plains/Midwest)

MAY
21 - THU * I-80 Nebraska Raceway Park - Greenwood, NE
(Midwest)
22 - FRI * Junction Motor Speedway - McCool Junction, NE
(Midwest)

JUNE
19 - FRI * US36 Raceway - Cameron, MO
(Midwest - Budweiser Shoot-Out)
26 - FRI * I-90 Speedway - Hartford, SD (Tentative)
(Northern Plains)

JULY
2 - THU * I-80 Nebraska Raceway Park - Greenwood, NE
(Midwest)
3 - FRI * Junction Motor Speedway - McCool Junction, NE
(Midwest)
4 - SAT * North Central Speedway - Brainerd, MN
(Northern Plains - Kouba Memorial Race)
24 - FRI * I-90 Speedway - Hartford, SD (Tentative)
(Northern Plains)
31 - FRI * Crawford County Speedway - Denison, IA
(co-sanctioned Northern Plains/Midwest - Fair Race)

AUGUST
6 - THU * Knoxville Raceway - Knoxville, IA
(360 Nationals - Non Points Race)
7 - FRI * Knoxville Raceway - Knoxville, IA
(360 Nationals - Non Points Race)
8 - SAT * Knoxville Raceway - Knoxville, IA
(360 Nationals - Non Points Race)
23 - SUN * State Fair Speedway - Sedalia, MO (Tentative)
(Midwest - Fair Race)

SEPTEMBER
5 - SAT * North Central Speedway - Brainerd, MN
(Northern Plains - Mighty Axe Nationals)
6 - SUN * North Central Speedway - Brainerd, MN
(Northern Plains - Mighty Axe Nationals)

** Tentative Schedule - Subject To Change **

Wednesday, February 11, 2009

Shelby County Gearing up for '09

The SCRA would like to invite everyone to choose Shelby County Speedway as
your place to be on Saturday Nights! We appreciate all of our racers, crews,
sponsors and fans. We look forward to the best season yet in 2009.

Number Registration and Reserved Parking

We are gearing up for our third season and would ask you to consider getting
your registrations and parking reservations in early. Those who had reserved
parking last year will have first shot at keeping their spot for the 2009
season. This is not automatic; however, we need to hear from you. These
spots will be held until March 31st and if we have not heard from you --
they will be available to others to reserve. Number Registration will remain
at $35 for all cars with the exception of the Sport Compacts whose number
registration is waived. Reserved parking is $75 for front row with access to
electricity and all others $50.

NOTE Change for 2009: Only open trailers will be allowed to park in the
corners. Signs will be posted and this will be enforced. This is being
implemented to facilitate better corner visibility for both track officials
and the fans in the stands. Enclosed trailers will be asked to park either
in the front row, center row or the backstretch straightaway. Big haulers
will be pitted in the back pit area outside of the racetrack.

IMCA Licenses and Minor Forms

Please take care of applying for your 2009 IMCA License through the IMCA
website prior to the first night of racing. This will save time on opening
night and also will save you money! Drivers under 18 years of age are
required to submit parental consent forms -- please call Virginia at
319-472-2201, ext. 215, or email vlindsey@imca.com , to request necessary
paperwork for minors.

All Admission Prices have remained the same:

Adult Admission: $9.00, Student Admissions: $6.00, Kids 10 and under FREE
with paid adult.
Pit Passes: $22.00 Pit Pass 10 punch cards are available for $200 ($20 each
punch)

Purse has been changed from previous years -- we will not use the percentage
purses for 2009. We appreciate your patience and support during 2007 and
2008!

Watch for more to come on www.racescs.com  

Tuesday, February 10, 2009

Goldfuss to Manage JMS Business Affairs

From Junction Motor Speedway

Jessica Goldfuss, a native of Sutton, Nebraska and a graduate of Sutton High
School has accepted an additional role at Junction Motor Speedway. Jessica
will manage the business affairs at Junction Motor Speedway for
Promoter-Delmar Friesen, as well as day-to-day telephone and email
questions. Jessica is no stranger to Junction Motor Speedway. She has been
an employee at the track since it opened six years ago. In the first year of
operation, Jessica applied her writing skills which included stories and
race results for newspapers and internet media. Since that time, she has
monitored the computerized scoring transponders and hand scoring of racing
events at JMS.

Jessica has become very familiar with many facets of dirt track racing,
stating that "I didn't have much choice. My father has been racing for more
than twenty years. It was go to the races or stay at home and be bored! I'm
glad I had the opportunity to travel to many mid-west tracks with my mom and
dad. All those weekend racing trips gave me some experience that I didn't
realize then, would be applied in the future at Junction Motor Speedway."

Jessica will graduate from Southeast Community College in June with an
Associate Degree in Business Information Technology with an Administrative
Focus. Jessica will oversee the business aspects in the JMS office as she
continues the role of "college student". She may be reached at the JMS
office by calling or leaving a message at:

402-773-5538 ext. 9
Or via email at:
jessica@junctionmotorspeedway.com  
 

Monday, February 09, 2009

Dover Gearing Up For 2009 Down Under

by Team Dover Media

SPRINGFIELD, Neb. (February 8, 2009) -- Eighteen-year-old Nebraska Sprint
Car standout Jack Dover has made his way to Australia to compete in six
selected races over the next month. Dover will celebrate his nineteenth
birthday on Tuesday, February 10 and run his first race down under four days
later at Bunbury City Speedway in Bunbury, Western Australia.

Dover will pilot the Greg Fisher, Fisher Motor Sports, Cool Chassis, Speed
Torque 410 powered No. W15. Fisher Motor Sports sponsors include Wilmot
Engineering and Vision FM 88.0. Associate Sponsors for Jack Dover here in
the States and also for Fisher Motor Sports in Australia are Lucas Oil, FK
Rod Ends, Pro Shock, Butler Built Professional Seat Systems, Bell Racing and
Design 500 Racewear.

Dover has reunited with Wayne Priddy, Team Dover Motorsports' crew chief
early in the 2008 season before he moved to Australia. Priddy will serve as
the crew chief of the Fisher Motor Sports Team and will be joined by crew
members Cory Giltin, Higgy and Mick.

"I'm having a great time so far in Australia and thank Greg Fisher for this
great opportunity." Said Dover. "I'm hoping to have some really good runs
while in Australia and looking forward to having some seat time under my
belt when we start the Lucas Oil ASCS Sprint Car Dirt Series season at
Devil's Bowl Speedway on March 20."

Scheduled races for Jack Dover and Fisher Motor Sports in Australia include:

February 14 (Saturday) - Bunbury City Speedway (Bunbury, Western Australia)
- Southern Thunder Series Round 3 $5,000 to win 
February 20 (Friday) - Perth Motorplex (Perth, Western Australia) - King of
Wings Night 1 
February 21 (Saturday) - Perth Motorplex (Perth, Western Australia) - King
of Wings Night 2 $20,000 to win 
February 28 (Saturday) - Bunbury City Speedway (Bunbury, Western Australia)
- Krikke Boys Shootout Night 1 
March 1 (Sunday) - Bunbury City Speedway (Bunbury, Western Australia) -
Krikke Boys Shootout Night 2 $25,000 to win 
March 4 (Wednesday) - Bunbury City Speedway (Bunbury, Western Australia) -
$10,000 to win

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

For more information about Speedway at Perth Motorplex visit
www.motorplex.com.au

For more information about Bunbury City Speedway visit
www.bunburycarclub.com.au

For more information about the Krikke Boys Shootout www.krikkeboysrace.com

Thursday, February 05, 2009

USMTS Implements Stimulus Package

WEBSTER CITY, Iowa (Feb. 4) - During his famous inauguration speech in
1933, Franklin Roosevelt told a nation in the depths of the depression that
"the only thing we have to fear is fear itself."

For racecar drivers, the list may be a bit longer. Volatile fuel prices and
the escalating costs associated with parts and repairs are just the tip of
the iceberg when it comes to the material needs of today's competitors. From
the most well-funded teams in NASCAR to the pure stock driver from Anytown,
USA, the rising cost of racing is enough to strike fear in anybody's
checkbook.

"Obviously there's an uneasiness about the economy right now," said USMTS
president Todd Staley. "Everybody from sponsors and team owners to track
operators and race fans are tightening their belts and watching their
balance sheets closer than ever. We've been extremely blessed with enormous
support from sponsors, drivers and fans during these past ten years, so we
wanted to add some stimulus of our own to the extended USMTS family.

"The USMTS offers one of the best values in all of motorsports. For that
reason, we feel that the fans will continue to include USMTS events as part
of their entertainment budget so long as the product on the racetrack
continues to be the best of the best."

More than 800 different drivers from 23 different States took part in USMTS
events in 2008 as the rugged road warriors staged nearly 80 events at 45
unique venues in 14 different States throughout America's heartland.

Therefore, by unanimous bipartisan consent of the congress of the United
States Modified Touring Series, the following stimulus package shall be
immediately implemented for the 2009 racing season:

ARTICLE I: For the third straight year, the USMTS is holding the line on
ticket prices for fans attending USMTS National Tour and USMTS Southern
Series events. For most shows, the recommended adult ticket price will
remain $15, with discounts for kids and free admission for young children.
Furthermore, the USMTS will be offering new ways for fans to get discounts
on tickets, contests to earn season passes and more.

ARTICLE II: Drivers will see no increase in 2009 for the cost of entry fees
or a USMTS license. There is no requirement to purchase a USMTS license to
compete in any USMTS event. Benefits enjoyed by licensed drivers includes
higher event purses and bonus payouts, increased tow money, discounted entry
fees, contingency awards, points funds, provisional starting spots,
increased media recognition, a personalized driver profile page at
www.usmts.com and more.

ARTICLE III: However, drivers will see an increase when they visit the pay
window after each event. For instance, fourth place was $800 and will now be
$900 for licensed drivers, while seventh through tenth in each USMTS
National Tour main event will also see an increase in prize money. All
licensed drivers that qualify for the Holley "A" Main will be guaranteed at
least $300, up from $250 last season.

ARTICLE IV: The 2009 race season will see two track provisionals at all
USMTS races during the 2009 season. On nights when there are 40 or fewer
cars entered, 20 will qualify through the heat races and Real Racing Wheels
"B" Mains. Two USMTS provisionals will be awarded, along with two track
provisionals to create a 24-car Holley "A" Main starting field. On nights
when 41 or more cars check in, 22 qualifiers will be joined by two USMTS
provisionals and two track provisionals to make up a 26-car starting field.
Track provisionals will generally be awarded based on track points, but
drawings or other means may be used at the discretion of the promoter.

ARTICLE V: The Top Dog bonus will remain in effect for both the USMTS
National Tour and USMTS Southern Series in 2009. Beginning with the third
event in each region of the USMTS National Tour, drivers will be guaranteed
a minimum of $400 at each event where that driver is among the top-10 in
points for that region. USMTS Southern Series drivers will be guaranteed a
minimum of $300 at each event where that driver is among the top-10 in
points, while drivers ranked 11th through 15th will earn a minimum of $200.

ARTICLE VI: Finally, for the fourth straight season, the Casey's General
Stores Hunt for the USMTS National Championship will crown the USMTS
National Champion. Eighteen events make up The Hunt for 2009, with all
single-day events paying $3,000 to win. The Sept. 18-19 doubleheader at the
North Central Speedway in Brainerd, Minn., will pay $2,000 to win on Friday
and $3,000 to win on Saturday. The 11th Annual Featherlite Fall Jamboree is
set for Sept. 24-26, with $2,000 going to the winner on Thursday, $4,000 on
Friday and $6,000 on Saturday.

God bless America.

Beginning its 11th season in 2009, the USMTS is the ultimate playground for
America's hottest Modified drivers. 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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PRESENTING SPONSOR: Casey's General Stores.

OFFICIAL SPONSORS: American Racer Racing Tires, Arizona Sport Shirts,
AwesomeRaceSuits.com, Awesome Racewear, Bear Tire Company, BRODIX Cylinder
Heads, Childhelp, Gressel Racing, Houston Specialty Products Co., Karl
Chevrolet, KEVKO Oil Pans & Components, New Vision Graphics, Nitroquest Web
Solutions, PBM Performance Products, Q.E.M., Inc., Western Flyer Xpress.

PARTICIPATING SPONSORS: Boom Drilling, Buzzard Racing Engines, Day Motor
Sports, Ramirez Race Cars, Olympic Fire Protection, Rookies Rockin' Sports
Bar, Ruter Farms, Yeager Machine.

CONTINGENCY SPONSORS: AFCO Racing Products, Belleville Motorsports, BSB
Manufacturing, COMP Cams, Duralite Racing Wheels, Dynatech Racing Exhaust,
GRT Race Cars, Hawk Performance, Holley Performance Products, Hyperco, ISKY
Racing Cams, KSE Racing Products, Marsh Racing Wheels, Quarter Master,
QuickTime Performance Race Parts, Real Racing Wheels, US Brake.

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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

Wednesday, February 04, 2009

Wavelink Raceway Park 2009 Schedule

April

18- Go Kart Practice (no charge)
Hot Laps: 6:30 Racing at: 7:00

25- Go Kart No Points Race
Hot Laps: 6:30 p.m. Racing at: 7:00 p.m.


May

2- Go Kart Weekly Points Show
Hot Laps: 6:30 p.m. Racing at: 7:00 p.m.

3- Micro Sprint/Cage Kart Practice (no charge)
Hot Laps: 6:00 p.m. Racing at: 6:30 p.m.

6- Open Wednesday Practice-All Classes
Hot Laps: 7:00 p.m. Racing at: 7:00 p.m.

9- Go Kart Weekly Points Show
Hot Laps: 6:30 p.m. Racing at: 7:00 p.m.

10- Micro Sprint/Cage Kart No Points Race
Hot Laps: 6:00 p.m. Racing at: 6:30 p.m.

16- Go Kart Weekly Points Show
Hot Laps: 6:30 p.m. Racing at: 7:00 p.m.

17- Micro Sprint/Cage Kart Weekly Points Show
Hot Laps: 6:00 p.m. Racing at: 6:30p.m.

20- Open Wednesday Practice-All Classes
Hot Laps: 7:00 p.m. Racing at: 7:00 p.m.

23- Go Kart Weekly Points Show
Hot Laps: 6:30 p.m. Racing at: 7:00 p.m.

24- Micro Sprint/Cage Kart Weekly Points Show
Hot Laps: 6:00 p.m. Racing at: 6:30 p.m.

30- 1st Go Kart Weekly Points Show Double Show
Hot Laps: TBA Racing at: TBA

30- 2nd Go Kart Weekly Points Show Double Show
Hot Laps: TBA Racing at: TBA


June

3- Open Wednesday Practice-All Classes
Hot Laps: 7:00 p.m. Racing at: 7:00 p.m.

6- Go Kart Weekly Points Show
Hot Laps: 6:30 p.m. Racing at: 7:00 p.m.

7- Micro Sprint/Cage Kart Weekly Points Show
Hot Laps: 6:00 p.m. Racing at: 6:30 p.m.

13- Go Kart Weekly Points Show
Hot Laps: 6:30 p.m. Racing at: 7:00 p.m.

14- Micro Sprint/Cage Kart Weekly Points Show
Hot Laps: 6:00 p.m. Racing at: 6:30 p.m.

17- Open Wednesday Practice-All Classes
Hot Laps: 7:00 p.m. Racing at: 7:00 p.m.

20- Go Kart Weekly Points Show
Hot Laps: 6:30 p.m. Racing at: 7:00 p.m.

21- Micro Sprint/Cage Kart Weekly Points Show
Hot Laps: 6:00 p.m. Racing at: 6:30 p.m.

27- Go Kart Weekly Points Show
Hot Laps: 6:30 p.m. Racing at: 7:00 p.m.

28- Micro Sprint/Cage Kart Weekly Points Show
Hot Laps: 6:00 p.m. Racing at: 6:30 p.m.


July

1- Open Wednesday Practice-All Classes
Hot Laps: 7:00 p.m. Racing at: 7:00 p.m.

11- Go Kart Weekly Points Show
Hot Laps: 6:30 p.m. Racing at: 7:00 p.m.

12- Micro Sprint/Cage Kart Weekly Points Show
Hot Laps: 6:00 p.m. Racing at: 6:30 p.m.

15- Open Wednesday Practice-All Classes
Hot Laps: 7:00 p.m. Racing at: 7:00 p.m.

18- Micro Sprint/Cage Kart Special Show
Hot Laps: TBA Racing at: TBA

19- Micro Sprint/Cage Kart Rain Date
Hot Laps: TBA Racing at: TBA

25- Go Kart Weekly Points Show
Hot Laps: 6:30 p.m. Racing at: 7:00 p.m.

26- Micro Sprint/Cage Kart Weekly Points Show
Hot Laps: 6:00 p.m. Racing at: 6:30 p.m.

29- Open Wednesday Practice-All Classes
Hot Laps: 7:00 p.m. Racing at: 7:00 p.m.


August

1- Go Kart Weekly Points Show
Hot Laps: 6:30 p.m. Racing at: 7:00 p.m.

2- Micro Sprint/Cage Kart Rain Date
Hot Laps: TBA Racing at: TBA

8- Go Kart Weekly Points Show
Hot Laps: 6:30 p.m. Racing at: 7:00 p.m.

9- Micro Sprint/Cage Kart Weekly Points Show
Hot Laps: 6:00 p.m. Racing at: 6:30 p.m.

12- Open Wednesday Practice-All Classes
Hot Laps: 7:00 p.m. Racing at: 7:00 p.m.

15- Go Kart Weekly Points Show
Hot Laps: 6:30 p.m. Racing at: 7:00 p.m.

16- Micro Sprint/Cage Kart Weekly Points Show
Hot Laps: 6:00 p.m. Racing at: 6:30 p.m.

22- Go Kart Weekly Points Show
Hot Laps: 6:30 p.m. Racing at: 7:00 p.m.

23- Micro Sprint/Cage Kart Weekly Points Show
Hot Laps: 6:00 p.m. Racing at: 6:30 p.m.

26- Open Wednesday Practice-All Classes
Hot Laps: 7:00 p.m. Racing at: 7:00 p.m.

29- Go Kart Weekly Points Show
Hot Laps: 6:30 p.m. Racing at: 7:00 p.m.

30- Micro Sprint/Cage Kart Weekly Points Show
Hot Laps: 6:00 p.m. Racing at: 6:00 p.m.


September

5- 1st Go Kart Weekly Points Show Double Show
Hot Laps: TBA Racing at: TBA

5- 2nd Go Kart Weekly Points Show Double Show
Hot Laps: TBA Racing at: TBA

6- Micro Sprint/Cage Kart Weekly Final Points Show
Hot Laps: 6:00 p.m. Racing at: 6:30 p.m.

12- Go Kart Weekly Final Points Show
Hot Laps: 6:30 p.m. Racing at: 7:00 p.m.

16- Open Wednesday Practice-All Classes
Hot Laps: 7:00 p.m. Racing at: 7:00 p.m.

19- Micro Sprint/Cage Kart Special Show with Mechanics, Powder Puff,
Alumni and Bike Races
Hot Laps: TBA Racing at: TBA

26- Go Kart Special Show
Hot Laps: TBA Racing at: TBA

Tuesday, February 03, 2009

Three IMCA divisions run at South Dakota's Raceway Park

JEFFERSON, S.D. (Feb. 3) – Drivers in three divisions will chase IMCA points
at a different South Dakota venue this season.

Raceway Park at Jefferson opens on April 19, with Sunday programs featuring
the Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMods, IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars and IMCA
Sunoco Hobby Stocks continuing through Sept. 6.

New owner Tom Reed and promoter Ron Jensen are also looking at a handful of
Friday night events, contingent on schedules at other area tracks.

"There are a lot of SportMod and Stock Car drivers in the area who will be
able to race here for points," Jensen said. "We had very good car counts of
14-16 Hobby Stocks last year and we hope to see even better numbers because
of drivers chasing points."

Stock Cars and Hobby Stock points earned at Raceway Park will apply in the
Jet Racing Northern Region for the respective divisions.

Idle for all of 2007, the former Interstate Speedway hosted a full schedule
of non-sanctioned races last year.

Bleachers were rebuilt before the first green flag of 2008. Plans for the
upcoming season include completion of permanent restroom facilities,
construction of an infield concession stand and installing new scales in the
infield.

Jensen, a two-time Hobby Stock track championship at Jefferson during his
own racing career, also said purses would be maintained from 2008, and that
drivers would be paid after each 2009 race program is completed.
 

Monday, February 02, 2009

Russell to Take on Knoxville

From www.knoxvilleraceway.com

Jay Russell Enters 360 Mix in 2009!

1/30/2009 - (Bill W) "Jaybird" Jay Russell will put his hat in the ring for
360 Rookie of the Year honors in 2009. The native of Elwood, Kansas has been
involved in racing his entire life. Jay competed in the go-kart starting at
the age of 12. He moved on to mini-sprints and then the full-size sprint
cars at the age of 17 in 2000.

His sprint career has included top ten point runs at the Savannah Speedway
and the US36 Speedway near Cameron in Missouri. In 2006, he towed to Eagle
Raceway on Saturdays, earning "Most Improved Driver" honors there, and
grabbing his first sprint feature win. In 2007, he was 10th in points at
Eagle, and in 2008, finished third in the points there. He also competed in
several ASCS-Midwest shows, finishing seventh in points with that series. He
has three career wins, all of them at Eagle Raceway. Jay was running third
in a May 2008 feature at Knoxville when his motor expired. 

Regional Alignments Revealed For USMTS National Tour

Saturday, January 31, 2009

WEBSTER CITY, Iowa (Jan. 31) – Regional alignments have been announced for
the USMTS National Tour, officials announced today.

For the 11th straight season, the rugged road warriors of the USMTS National
Tour will thrill race fans in America's heartland with an aggressive 2009
campaign which features 61 events at 39 different venues in 10 different
States.

The schedule is highlighted with return engagements to 31 facilities that
hosted an 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, the USMTS National Tour campaign looks to 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 for the first race in the Great Plains Region.

The following weekend will find the USMTS touring titans at the Caney Valley
Speedway in Caney, Kan., for the first time ever on Friday, March 13,
followed by a Saturday date at the Humboldt Speedway in Humboldt, Kan., on
Saturday, March 14. Both shows will be the first points races in the
always-tough Mo-Kan Region.

The Central States Region will begin on Tuesday, May 19, at the Southern
Iowa Speedway in Oskaloosa, Iowa.

Two days later on Thursday, May 21, the first event in the Yeager Machine
Upper Midwest Region takes place at the Cresco Speedway in Cresco, Iowa.
Tim Donlinger is the defending titlist in the Yeager Machine Upper Midwest
Region, while eight-time USMTS National Champion Kelly Shryock captured the
other three regional crowns in 2008. Donlinger went on to upset Shryock in
the Casey's General Stores Hunt for the USMTS National Championship, sealing
the deal with a thrilling victory on the final night of the Featherlite Fall
Jamboree at the Deer Creek Speedway in Spring Valley, Minn.

This year, The Hunt will start on Tuesday, Aug. 11, at the LA Raceway in La
Monte, Mo., and wrap up back at Deer Creek with the 11th Annual Featherlite
Fall Jamboree on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Sept. 24-26, where the 2009
USMTS National Champion will be crowned.

Past USMTS National Champions include Shryock (1999-2006), Jason Krohn
(2007) and Donlinger (2008).

2009 USMTS NATIONAL TOUR REGIONAL ALIGNMENT
Great Plains Region (10 events):
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)
Thu Jun 4 … Buena Vista Raceway, Alta, IA ($2,000 to win)
Fri Jun 5 … Murray County Speedway, Slayton, MN ($2,000 to win)
Tue Jun 16 … Park Jefferson Speedway, Jefferson, SD ($2,000 to win)
Wed Jun 17 … Casino Speedway, Watertown, SD ($2,000 to win)
Thu Jun 18 … Huset's Speedway, Brandon, SD ($2,000 to win)
Fri Jun 19 … TBA
Sat Jun 20 … Adams County Speedway, Corning, IA ($2,000 to win)
Sun Jun 21 … Nobles County Speedway, Worthington, MN ($2,000 to win)

Mo-Kan Region (13 events):
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)
Sat Apr 11 … 24 Raceway Park, Moberly, MO ($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)
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)

Yeager Machine Upper Midwest Region (12 events):
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 … Mississippi Thunder Speedway, Fountain City, WI ($2,000 to win)
Tue Jun 2 … Hancock County Speedway, Britt, IA ($2,000 to win)
Sat Jun 6 … Upper Iowa Speedway, Decorah, IA ($2,000 to win)
Wed Jun 24 … I-35 Speedway, Mason City, IA ($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)

Central States Region (10 events):
Tue May 19 … Southern Iowa Speedway, Oskaloosa, IA ($2,000 to win)
Wed May 20 … Marshalltown Speedway, Marshalltown, IA ($2,000 to win)
Mon Jun 1 … Iowa State Fair Speedway, Des Moines, IA ($2,000 to win)
Wed Jun 3 … Highway 3 Raceway, Allison, IA ($2,000 to win)
Tue Jun 23 … Mineral City Speedway, Fort Dodge, IA ($2,000 to win)
Thu Jun 25 … TBA
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)

Casey's General Stores Hunt for the USMTS National Championship (16-18
events):Tue Aug 11 … LA Raceway, La Monte, MO ($3,000 to win)
Wed Aug 12 … Monett Speedway, Monett, MO ($3,000 to win)
Thu Aug 13 … Springfield Raceway, Springfield, MO ($3,000 to win)
Fri Aug 14 … Humboldt Speedway, Humboldt, KS ($3,000 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 … Mississippi Thunder 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)
Fri Sep 18 … TBA
Sat Sep 19 … TBA
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)

The Casey's General Stores Hunt for the USMTS National Championship will be
comprised of the final 16-18 races of the season. The USMTS points system
will be used at all regional events, with the top-10 in the final standings
for each of the four regions earning a spot in The Hunt. In addition, any
driver who has perfect attendance in a region will also be qualified. After
the completion of the regional schedule and base points have been
established, the USMTS points system will be used at the remaining events
for the drivers in The Hunt to determine the 2009 USMTS National Champion.

For the fans, the The Hunt serves as a "playoff" for the ultimate prize in
Modified racing. While handicapping gives a slight advantage to the drivers
that compete on the entire USMTS National Tour circuit, any of the qualified
drivers have a legitimate shot at capturing the crown.

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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PRESENTING SPONSOR: Casey's General Stores.
OFFICIAL SPONSORS: American Race Tires, Arizona Sport Shirts,
AwesomeRaceSuits.com, Awesome Racewear, Bear Tire Company, BRODIX Cylinder
Heads, Childhelp, Gressel Racing, Houston Specialty Products Co., Karl
Chevrolet, KEVKO Oil Pans & Components, New Vision Graphics, Nitroquest Web
Solutions, Q.E.M., Inc., Western Flyer Xpress.
PARTICIPATING SPONSORS: Boom Drilling, Buzzard Racing Engines, Day Motor
Sports, Ramirez Race Cars, Olympic Fire Protection, Rookies Rockin' Sports
Bar, Ruter Farms, Yeager Machine.
CONTINGENCY SPONSORS: AFCO Racing Products, Belleville Motorsports, BSB
Manufacturing, COMP Cams, Duralite Racing Wheels, Dynatech Racing Exhaust,
GRT Race Cars, Hawk Performance, Holley Performance Products, Hyperco, ISKY
Racing Cams, KSE Racing Products, Marsh Racing Wheels, Quarter Master,
QuickTime Performance Race Parts, Real Racing Wheels, US Brake.
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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

Midwest Chassis Seminar Slated for February 27-28 in Ames, Iowa

January 26, 2009

(AMES, IOWA) The inaugural version of the Midwest Chassis Seminar will take
place on February 27-28, 2009 at the Hickory Hill Top Center in Ames, Iowa.
The new Dirt Late Model Seminar will be held in cooperation with Stuckey
Enterprises and will feature a respected contingent of drivers, crew chiefs,
and product representatives.

No matter what brand of chassis you campaign, this Seminar is a must to move
your 2009 racing program to the front of the pack!

The featured speakers for the Midwest Chassis Seminar include 2008 World of
Outlaws Late Model Series Champion Darrell Lanigan, 2008 World Dirt Racing
League Series Champion Chad Simpson, 2008 NASCAR Whelen All-American Series
Runner-Up Brian Harris, Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Champion Crew Chief
Randall Edwards, WDRL Series Champion Crew Chief Andy Campion, Port City
Racing representatives Scott Keyser and Brian Daugherty, Wilwood Engineering
representative Jim "Spike" Logue, and Stuckey Enterprises owner Ronnie
Stuckey. With the wealth of knowledge and expertise on hand for the Midwest
Chassis Seminar, you can count on this class filling up fast, so be sure to
register today.

Below is the agenda for the 2009 Midwest Chassis Seminar:

Friday, February 27
12:00 - 1:00 Registration
1:00 - 1:30 Opening
1:30 - 3:00 Brake Systems (Jim "Spike" Logue from Wilwood Engineering)
3:00 - 3:30 Break
3:30 - 5:30 Front End Geometry (Ronnie Stuckey from Stuckey Enterprises)
5:30 - 6:30 Supper (Provided)
6:30 - 8:00 Shocks & Springs (Scott Keyser & Brian Daugherty from Port City
Racing)
8:00 - 10:00 Social Hours

Saturday, February 28
9:30 - 10:30 Ask the Crew Chief (Randall Edwards & Andy Campion)
10:30 - 11:30 Driving Techniques (Darrell Lanigan, Chad Simpson, & Brian
Harris)
11:30 - 12:00 Questions
12:00 - 1:00 Lunch (Provided)
1:00 - 5:00 Chassis Design & Tuning (Ronnie Stuckey from Stuckey
Enterprises)

The cost of the Midwest Chassis Seminar is $400.00 per person. The Seminar
will be held no matter the weather conditions and no refunds will be given
due to weather.

You can find more information or register for this class by logging onto
www.stuckeycars.com . If you have any questions concerning the Seminar,
please call 515.230.0007 or email adamssafety@signatureblue.com .

Media Contact: Ryan Delph - Delph Communications
www.delphcommunications.com