2005usmts
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Saturday, October 22, 2005
HUGHES, VANDERBEEK, WOODROW, SMITH, BUSS, SCHULTE PICK UP WINS AT
PEPSI/MOUNTAIN DEW MID-AMERICA NATIONALS
by Brian Neal
MEMPHIS, Mo. (Oct. 22, 2005) -- The final night of the Pepsi/Mountain Dew
Mid-America Nationals brought the season to a close for both the O'Reilly Auto
Parts United States Modified Touring Series and the Bentz GM Country Scotland
County Speedway in Memphis, Mo. Taking home final feature wins of the season
were Jason Hughes (O'Reilly USMTS), Zack VanderBeek (USRA Stock Cars), Bob
Woodrow (USRA B-Modifieds), Dustin Smith (USRA Hobby Stocks), Jeremy Buss
(Cruisers) and Dennis Schulte (Hornets).
The 12-lap Hornet feature was the first to take to the track, with Cody Phillips
and John Brown on the front row. Brown would jump into the lead on the drop of
the green, with Dennis Schulte close behind in second. Brown held off Schulte
until lap 7, when Dennis slipped by for the lead. Schulte then held off Brown
and Tyler Schulte over the final 5 laps to take home the win. Rob Chase was
fourth, with Phillips holding on for fifth.
Jeremy Buss and Bill O'Haver led the field to the drop of the green flag in the
12-lap Cruiser feature, with Buss grabbing the lead on lap 1. Buss would lead
all 12 laps and held off several challenges from Dave Hudson to claim his second
win of the weekend. Jim Powell was third, Daniel Robbins came from 11th to
finish in fourth, with Clayton Robbins coming from 10th to round out the top 5.
The 18-lap Hobby Stock feature was up next, with Trent Murphy and Chris Holt on
the front row. But it was seventh place starter Bobby Greene making a charge to
take the lead on lap 1. Greene looked to be heading for an easy win, as he had
built a straight away lead over the field, when a late caution came out on lap
15. Greene would take the lead on the restart, with Dustin Smith now on his back
bumper. Smith took the lead away from Greene on the bottom of turn two on lap 17
and then held him off on the final lap to take his first win of the season at
Memphis. Donovan Smith came from 9th to finish in third, Jim Lynch was fourth,
with Jimmy Hayes charging back up to fifth after a spin on lap 15.
Robbie Reed and Logan Trueblood led the field to the start of the 18-lap
B-Modified feature, with Jim Gillenwater coming from third to grab the lead on
lap 1. Gillenwater would hold the lead until lap 3, when Tommy Elston slipped
under him for the top spot. Gillenwater would come back on the top of Elston on
lap 4 to get the lead back. But Elston came back on the bottom to take back the
top spot on lap 5. Elston and Gillenwater ran hard for the top spot until
disaster struck on lap 8, when Gillenwater got into Elston and spinning him.
Both drivers were sent to the back, giving the lead to Tony Dunker, who started
seventh. Dunker then went on to hold the top spot until lap 12, when Bob Woodrow
slipped by for the lead. Dunker would try Woodrow on the bottom of the speedway
for the final 6 laps, but would try to hard on the final lap and spin. Woodrow
then went on to pick up his first win in four years of trying at Memphis.
Woodrow would also go home with a $800 check thanks to Toni Dunker Advance
Trading Farm Marketing. Chris Leathers would finish in second, Gillenwater came
back from the contact to finish in third, Reed held on for fourth, with Ron York
coming home in fifth.
The 20-lap Stock Car feature saw Jason Rauen and Zack VanderBeek on the front
row, with Rauen moving out into the lead on lap 1. Rauen and VanderBeek would
battle for the top spot for the next 11 laps, when Rauen got sideways coming out
of four on lap 12. VanderBeek took advantage of Rauen's almost spin to grab the
top spot. VanderBeek then held off Jason Cook over the final eight laps to take
home the victory. Jeff Walker was third, Rod Staats charged from 20th to finish
in fourth, with Shane Weller rounding out the top five.
Corey Dripps and Steve Arpin drew the front row for the 35-lap O'Reilly USMTS
Modified Holley "A" main, with Jason Hughes coming from third to move out front
on lap 1. Hughes set a torrid pace, as by lap 10 he had built a half a track
lead and was entering lapped traffic. The battle for second was a good one, as
Dripps, Arpin, Kelly Shryock and Tony Fraise were racing hard for second. The 35
lap feature had four caution events, but that didn't slow down Hughes, as he
would go on to lead all 35 laps to pick up the season finale feature for the
O'Reilly USMTS. Shryock won the battle for second, Fraise was third, Mark Noble
charged from his 20th place starting spot to finish in fourth, with Bruce
Hanford coming from 14th to round out the top five.
After the feature event, Kelly Shryock was honored with his seventh consecutive
O'Reilly USMTS national title, while Dean Mahlstedt came out on top of the AFCO
Challenge by nine points over Shryock. Brad McEwan was named the Rookies Rockin'
Sports Bar Rookie of the Year.
Todd and Janet Staley of RL Promotions also announced to the crowd that they had
signed a three-year deal with the Scotland County Fairboard to continue
promoting events at the speedway. Plans are in the works for the 2006 season,
which include the installation of new lights.
The 2005 Bentz GM Country Scotland County Speedway's season will officially come
to a close on Saturday, December 3, with the season-ending awards banquet. The
banquet will once again be held at the VFW in Memphis, with social hour being
from 6-7 p.m. The meal will be served from 7-8 p.m. and the awards will be
presented from 8-9 p.m., with a dance beginning at 9 p.m. Be sure and make your
reservations now by calling Janet at 515-832-7944.
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OFFICIAL RESULTS
O’Reilly Auto Parts United States Modified Touring Series
Pepsi/Mountain Dew Mid-America Nationals - Night 2 of 2
Bentz GM Country Scotland County Speedway, Memphis, Mo.
Saturday, October 22, 2005
O’REILLY USMTS MODIFIEDS
Heat #1: 1. 45-Tony Fraise, Donnellson, IA (3); 2. 31-Corey Dripps, Waterloo, IA
(9); 3. 18-Michael Long, Quincy, IL (4); 4. 21-Todd Hansen, Muscatine, IA (5);
5. 19-Troy Cordes, Raymond, IA (8); 6. 5-Scott Crystal, Overland Park, KS (6);
7. 20/20-Chris Eggers, Lancaster, MO (7); 8. 12D-Adam Davis, Washington, IA (2);
9. 1DK-Kelly Harmelink, Brookings, S.D. (1).
Heat #2: 1. 9G-Richie Gustin, Marshalltown, IA (2); 2. 99-Martin Bennett,
Ankeny, IA (4); 3. 6-Kevin Cale, Donnellson, IA (3); 4. 1BK-Donovan Lodge,
Andover, IL (8); 5. 82M-Ryan Meyer, Liberty, IL (1); 6. 22-Brandon Banks,
Washington, IA (9); 7. 99H-Lee Hibner, Chillicothe, MO (7); 8. 18s-Brent Bohmont,
Martell, NE (5); 9. 71-Dave Elson, Springfield, MO (6).
Heat #3: 1. 00-Steve Arpin, Fort Frances, Ontario, Canada (4); 2. 43-Milo Veloz,
Colona, IL (5); 3. 1k-Ryan Ruter, Kanawha, IA (8); 4. 71x-Dennis LaVeine,
Burlington, IA (3); 5. 65-Tommy Myer, Blooming Prairie, MN (9); 6. 4R-Ron
VerBeek, Oskaloosa, IA (1); 7. 11c-Chris Prussman, Brookings, S.D. (6); 8.
02x-Jesse Wheeler, Independence, IA (2); 9. 5M-Jason Murray, Hartford, IA (7).
Heat #4: 1. 3-Kelly Shryock, Fertile, IA (7); 2. 33z-Zack VanderBeek, New
Sharon, IA (3); 3. 69M-Mark Burgtorf, Quincy, IL (8); 4. 17-Steve Stewart,
Washington, IA (5); 5. 05-David Wietholder, Liberty, IL (1); 6. 5s-Tim Sands,
Conesville, IA (2); 7. 57-Chad Williamson, Watertown, S.D. (6); 8. 26-Brad
McEwan, Storm Lake, IA (4); 9. 32-Lonnie Heap, Macomb, IL (9).
Heat #5: 1. 12-Jason Hughes, Colcord, OK (3); 2. 21M-Dean Mahlstedt, Garner, IA
(2); 3. 61-Bruce Hanford, Davenport, IA (1); 4. 77z4-Josh Foster, Montrose, IA
(5); 5. 7-Al Hejna, Clear Lake, IA (8); 6. 02-Tommy Weder Jr., Woodward, OK (4);
7. A50-Darin Thye, Burlington, IA (6); 8. 74-Mark Noble, Blooming Prairie, MN
(7).
"B" Main #1: 1BK-Lodge (1); 2. 65-Myer (3); 3. 6-Cale (2); 4. A50-Thye (12); 5.
71x-LaVeine (6); 6. 17-Stewart (4); 7. 19-Cordes (5); 8. 20/20-Eggers (10); 9.
82M-Meyer (7); 10. 11c-Prussman (11); 11. 1DK-Harmelink (15); 12. 5-Crystal (8);
13. 5M-Murray (16); 14. 5s-Sands (9); 15. 18s-Bohmont (13); 16. 26-McEwan (14).
"B" Main #2: 1. 61-Hanford (2); 2. 7-Hejna (5); 3. 77z4-Foster (4); 4. 74-Noble
(14); 5. 57-Williamson (11); 6. 18-Long (1); 7. 4R-VerBeek (8); 8. 02x-Wheeler
(13); 9. 05-Wietholder (7); 10. 21-Hansen (3); 11. 99H-Hibner (10); 12. 22-Banks
(6); 13. 02-Weder Jr. (9); 14. 12D-Davis (12); 15. 71-Elson (15); 16. 32-Heap
(16).
Holley "A" Main: 1. 12-Hughes (3); 2. 3-Shryock (7); 3. 45-Fraise (6); 4.
74-Noble (20); 5. 61-Hanford (14); 6. 69M-Burgtorf (9); 7. 00-Arpin (2); 8.
31-Dripps (1); 9. 7-Hejna (16); 10. 21M-Mahlstedt (12); 11. 65-Myer (15); 12.
43-Veloz (4); 13. 26-McEwan (23); 14. A50-Thye (19); 15. 77z4-Foster (18); 16.
6-Cale (17); 17. 9G-Gustin (5); 18. 1BK-Lodge (13); 19. 99-Bennett (10); 20.
33z-VanderBeek (11); 21. 02-Weder Jr. (24); 22. 71x-LaVeine (21); 23. 4R-VerBeek
(25); 24. 57-Williamson (22); 25. 1k-Ruter (8).
USRA STOCK CARS
Heat #1: 1. 12-Eric Flander, What Cheer, IA (2); 2. 29-Matt Greiner, Washington,
IA (4); 3. 05-John Oliver Jr., Danville, IA (1); 4. 01H-Mike Harwood, Floris, IA
(6); 5. 2x-Wade Francis, Eddyville, IA (5); 6. 23A-Chris Wibbell, Dallas City,
IL (8); 7. 87F-Jeff Duncan, Fulton, MO (3); 8. 55H-Brad Hudson, Arbela, MO (7).
Heat #2: 1. 20w-Shane Weller, Agency, IA (3); 2. 11-Mark Holt, Memphis, MO (1);
3. 14-Chad Palmer, Renwick, IA (4); 4. 04-Don Vis, Marshalltown, IA (5); 5.
52-Nathan Wood, Sigourney, IA (2); 6. 1R-Rick VanDusseldorp, Oskaloosa, IA (6);
7. 08-Rod Staats, Columbus Junction, IA (7); 8. B71-David Boyd, Conesville, IA
(8).
"A" Main: 1. 33z-Zack VanderBeek, New Sharon, IA (3); 2. 27J-Jason Cook, Mt.
Pleasant, IA (5); 3. 48-Jeff Walker, Davenport, IA (3); 4. 08-Staats (20); 5.
20w-Weller (8); 6. 7A-Troy Alexander, Memphis, MO (4); 7. 29-Greiner (9); 8.
12-Flander (7); 9. 27R-Ryan Cook, West Point, IA (6); 10. 98-Jason Rauen,
Farley, IA (1); 11. 01H-Harwood (13); 12. 2x-Francis (15); 13. 23A-Wibbell (17);
14. 52-Wood (16); 15. 14-Palmer (12); 16. 1R-VanDusseldorp (18); 17. 87F-Duncan
(19); 18. 79J-Brian Jackson, Moravia, IA (23); 19. 11-Holt (10); 20. B71-Boyd
(22); 21. 04-Vis (14); 22. 05-Oliver Jr. (11); 23. 55H-Hudson (21).
USRA B-MODIFIEDS
Heat: 1. 66-Joe Hooper, Mendon, IL (1); 2. 32-Donovan Lodge, Andover, IL (7); 3.
7KT-Kelly Smith, Kirksville, MO (3); 4. 11s-John Shaffer, Memphis, MO (9); 5.
7-Keith Haislip, Davenport, IA (5); 6. 4L-Gary Lewis, Columbia, MO (8); 7.
11R-Rick Robinson, Memphis, MO (6); 8. 29L-Chad Lebsock, Centralia, MO (4); 9.
86-Jerry Poor, Novelty, MO (2).
"A" Main: 1. 3-Bob Woodrow, Perry, MO (5); 2. 17-Chris Leathers, Macon, MO (6);
3. 10-Jim Gillenwater, Keokuk, IA (3); 4. 28R-Robbie Reed, Mexico, MO (1); 5.
6Y-Ron York, Edina, MO (8); 6. 66-Hooper (9); 7. 00x-Tommy Elston, Keokuk, IA
(4); 8. 86-Poor (17); 9. 7KT-Smith (11); 10. 11s-Shaffer (12); 11. 22-Logan
Trueblood, Memphis, MO (2); 12. 7-Haislip (13); 13. 4L-Lewis (14); 14.
29L-Lebsock (16); 15. 4-Tony Dunker, Quincy, IL (7); 16. 11R-Robinson (15); 17.
32-Lodge (10).
USRA HOBBY STOCKS
Heat: 1. 35-Donovan Smith, Lake City, IA (2); 2. 30c-Abe Huls, Carthage, IL (8);
3. c21-Jake Wenig, Middletown, IA (7); 4. 1-Rodger Dresden, Keokuk, IA (4); 5.
27s-Jarrod Richie, Quincy, IL (6); 6. 21-Curtis Engen, Monona, IA (3); 7. 5A-Bob
Lynch, Ottumwa, IA (5); 8. 48J-Jacob Murray, Hartford, IA (1); 9. 59-Scott
Herber, Centerville, IA (9).
"A" Main: 1. 85x-Dustin Smith, Lake City, IA (3); 2. 32T-Bobby Greene,
Eddyville, IA (7); 3. 35-Donovan Smith (9); 4. 4B-Jim Lynch, Bonaparte, IA (6);
5. 9-Jimmy Hayes, Moravia, IA (5); 6. 1-Dresden (12); 7. 85-Ben Moudry, Protivin,
IA (4); 8. c21-Wenig (11); 9. 25-Trent Murphy, Jefferson, IA (1); 10. 27s-Richie
(13); 11. 21-Engen (14); 12. 11-Chris Holt, Memphis, MO (2); 13. 59-Herber (17);
14. 89-Brian Howerton, Edina, MO (8); 15. 30c-Huls (10); 16. 5A-B.Lynch (15);
17. 48J-Murray (16).
CRUISERS
Heat: 1. 71R-Randy Reed, Quincy, IL (4); 2. 8w-Dan Geren, Burlington, IA (5); 3.
8R-Clayton Robbins, Liberty, MO (3); 4. 8UP-Daniel Robbins, Greentop, MO (2); 5.
75-Tony Schulte, Keokuk, IA (1).
"A" Main: 1. 11-Jeremy Buss, Quincy, IL (3); 2. 34H-Dave Hudson, Memphis, MO
(7); 3. 87-Jim Powell, Hannibal, MO (4); 4. 8UP-D.Robbins (12); 5. 8R-C.Robbins
(11); 6. 7-Doug Fenton, Burlington, IA (5); 7. 24-Mike Bolander, Burlington, IA
(6); 8. 71R-Reed (8); 9. 8w-Geren (10); 10. 70R-Craig Spilker, Quincy, IL (14);
11. 75-Schulte (13); 12. Big0-Bill O'Haver, Kirksville, MO (2); 13-Jon Antal,
Lancaster, MO (1).
HORNETS
Heat: 1. 20-Andrew Hustead, Rutledge, MO (2); 2. 77Q-J.D. Murphy, Cincinnati, IA
(4); 3. 82-Jim Garrett, Bloomfield, IA (5); 4. 29-Kevin Garrett, Bloomfield, IA
(7); 5. 21-Bill Young, Drakesville, IA (6); 6. 7-Brandon Savage, Keokuk, IA (1);
7. 77s-Aaron Sperry, Danville, IA (3).
"A" Main: 1. 0-Dennis Schulte, Keokuk, IA (4); 2. 01A-John Brown, Huntsville, MO
(2); 3. 96-Tyler Schulte, Montrose, IA (7); 4. 3-Rob Chase, Clark, MO (6); 5.
03-Cody Phillips, Rhodes, IA (1); 6. 77Q-Murphy (10); 7. 77H-Jim Hamilton,
Keokuk, IA (3); 8. 21-Young (13); 9. 20-Hustead (9); 10. 38-Randy Foor, Morning
Sun, IA (5); 11. 82-J.Garrett (11); 12. 77s-Sperry (15); 13. 29-K.Garrett (12);
14. 95-Wayne Noble, Wapello, IA (8); 15. 7-Savage (14).
Friday, October 21, 2005
MAHLSTEDT CONTINUES WINNING WAYS AT BENTZ GM COUNTRY SCOTLAND COUNTY
SPEEDWAY
by Brian Neal
MEMPHIS, Mo. (Oct. 21, 2005) -- Dean Mahlstedt is becoming very
accustomed to the winners circle at the Bentz GM Country Scotland County
Speedway in Memphis, Mo., after taking home the 30-lap O’Reilly Auto Parts
United States Modified Touring Series victory on Friday, October 21. Also taking
home feature wins on opening night at the Pepsi/Mountain Dew Mid-America
Nationals were Jason Rauen (USRA Stock Cars), Jim Gillenwater (USRA
B-Modifieds), Jimmy Hayes (USRA Hobby Stocks), Jeremy Buss (Cruisers) and John
Brown (Hornets).
The first feature of the night was the 10-lap Hornet main event, with John Brown
and Cody Phillips leading the field to the drop of the green flag. Brown would
take advantage of his front row start to grab the lead on lap 1, with Wayne
Noble close behind in second. Brown went on to hold off a charge from Tyler
Schulte, who started 9th, and Dennis Schulte, who started 10th, to claim his
first win of 2005 at Memphis. Rounding out the top eight finishers who were
locked into Saturday nights features were Noble in fourth, Rob Chase in fifth,
Randy Foor in sixth, Jim Hamilton was seventh, with Phillips holding on for the
final transfer spot.
Up next was the 10-lap Cruiser feature, with Jim Powell and Mike Bolander on the
front row. Powell grabbed the lead on lap 1, with Bolander following in second.
Powell would hold the top spot until lap 9 when Dave Hudson, who started eighth,
slipped by for the lead. Hudson then tried to hold off Jeremy Buss on the final
lap, but Buss slipped under him coming out of four to take the checkered flag
for his first win of the season at the speedway. Powell would finish in third,
Doug Fenton was fourth, Craig Spilker fifth, Bill O'Haver sixth, Bolander was
seventh, with the final transferring spot going to Jon Antal.
Rodger Dresden and Bobby Greene led the field to the drop of the green in the
15-lap USRA Hobby Stock feature, with Dresden jumping out front on lap 1.
Dresden then held the top spot until lap 3, when Greene slipped under him for
the lead. Greene continued to hold the lead, as Ben Moudry, who started seventh,
and Jimmy Hayes, who came from 11th, were working their way towards the front.
Moudry would slip under Greene on lap 11 to take the top spot, with Hayes moving
in to make it a three car battle for the top spot. Hayes, who was up top,
Greene, in the middle, and Moudry, on the bottom, came off of four three wide on
the last lap, with Hayes edging out Moudry and Greene by inches for his first
win of 2005 at Memphis. Jim Lynch came from 13th to finish in fourth, Dustin
Smith charged back from a first lap spin to finish fifth, Trent Murphy came from
18th to finish in sixth, Chris Holt started 20th and finished seventh, with
Brian Howerton coming home in the final transfer spot.
The 15-lap USRA B-Modified feature saw Gary Lewis and Bob Woodrow on the front
row, with Woodrow moving out front on lap 1. Woodrow would hold the top spot
until lap 10, when Jim Gillenwater, who started 10th, slipped under him for the
lead. Gillenwater then pulled away from the field over the final five laps to
claim his second win in a row at the speedway. Woodrow held on for second, Tony
Dunker was third, Tommy Elston was fourth, Robbie Reed came from 12th to finish
in fifth, Ron York was sixth, Logan Trueblood was seventh, with Chris Leathers
coming home in the final transfer spot.
Mark Holt and Jason Rauen led the field to the drop of the green in the 18-lap
USRA Stock Car feature, with Rauen grabbing the lead on lap 1. Rauen would hold
off Ryan Cook and Jason Cook, who started 10th, on the final lap to pick up his
first win of 2005 at Memphis. Zack VanderBeek was fourth, Brad Pinkerton was
fifth, Michael Browning came from 14th to finish in sixth, Troy Alexander was
seventh, with Jeff Walker coming from 24th to grab the final transfer spot.
The final feature of the evening was the 30-lap O’Reilly USMTS main event, with
Richie Gustin and Dean Mahlstedt drawing the front row for the event. Mahlstedt
took advantage of his starting spot to jump into the lead on lap 1, with Kelly
Shryock close behind in second. Mahlstedt would lead all thirty laps and held
off a final challenge from Mark Burgtorf to pick up his second win in a row at
the speedway, as he won the inaugural Memphis Nationals last weekend worth
$5,000. Shryock was third, Tony Fraise charged from last after a lap-3 spin to
finish in fourth, with Michael Long coming from 14th to round out the top-5.
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OFFICIAL RESULTS
O’Reilly Auto Parts United States Modified Touring Series
Pepsi/Mountain Dew Mid-America Nationals - Night 1 of 2
Bentz GM Country Scotland County Speedway, Memphis, Mo.
Friday, October 21, 2005
O’REILLY USMTS MODIFIEDS
Heat #1: 1. 3-Kelly Shryock, Fertile, IA (2); 2. 69M-Mark Burgtorf, Quincy, IL
(6); 3. 45-Tony Fraise, Donnellson, IA (3); 4. 19-Troy Cordes, Raymond, IA (9);
5. 29-Dennis Elliott, Mt. Ayr, IA (5); 6. 4R-Ron VerBeek, Oskaloosa, IA (10); 7.
17-Mark Johnson, Washington, IA (7); 8. 02-Tommy Weder Jr., Woodward, OK (1); 9.
47-Josh Truman, Indianola, IA (8); 10. 5M-Jason Murray, Hartford, IA (4).
Heat #2: 1. 5-Scott Crystal, Overland Park, KS (2); 2. 26-Brad McEwan, Storm
Lake, IA (6); 3. 6-Kevin Cale, Donnellson, IA (9); 4. 31-Corey Dripps, Waterloo,
IA (7); 5. 65-Tommy Myer, Blooming Prairie, MN (10); 6. A50-Darin Thye,
Burlington, IA (3); 7. 43-Milo Veloz, Colona, IL (5); 8. 27M-Roger Moser,
Auxuasse, MO (8); 9. 32-Lonnie Heap, Macomb, IL (1); 10. 00-Steve Arpin, Fort
Frances, Ontario, Canada (4).
Heat #3: 1. 7-Al Hejna, Clear Lake, IA (9); 2. 21M-Dean Mahlstedt, Garner, IA
(7); 3. 18-Michael Long, Quincy, IL (1); 4. 74-Mark Noble, Blooming Prairie, MN
(2); 5. 12-Jason Hughes, Colcord, OK (10); 6. 14J-Jake Neal, Omaha, NE (6); 7.
82M-Ryan Meyer, Liberty, IL (3); 8. 17P-Brad Pinkerton, New Sharon, IA (5); 9.
57-Chad Williamson, Watertown, S.D. (4); 10. 11c-Chris Prussman, Brookings, S.D.
(8).
Heat #4: 1. 99-Martin Bennett, Ankeny, IA (4); 2. 9G-Richie Gustin, Marshalltow,
IA (10); 3. 1k-Ryan Ruter, Kanawha, IA (8); 4. 20/20-Chris Eggers, Lancaster, MO
(3); 5. 22-Brandon Banks, Washington, IA (2); 6. 33z-Zack VanderBeek, New
Sharon, IA (9); 7. 18s-Brent Bohmont, Martell, NE (1); 8. 1DK-Kelly Harmelink,
Brookings, S.D. (5); 9. 05-David Wietholder, Liberty, IL (6); 10. 21-Todd
Hansen, Muscatine, IA (7).
"B" Main #1: 1. 45-Fraise (1); 2. 65-Myer (2); 3. 4R-VerBeek (4); 4. A50-Thye
(6); 5. 82M-Meyer (8); 6. 57-Williamson (12); 7. 74-Noble (3); 8. 11c-Prussman
(14); 9. 29-Elliott (5); 10. 17-Johnson (7); 11. 17P-Pinkerton (10); 12.
5M-Murray (13); 13. 47-Truman (11); 14. 02-Weder Jr. (9).
"B" Main #2: 1. 18-Long (1); 2. 33z-VanderBeek (4); 3. 43-Veloz (7); 4. 00-Arpin
(13); 5. 22-Banks (5); 6. 20/20-Eggers (3); 7. 05-Wietholder (12); 8. 21-Hansen
(14); 9. 1DK-Harmelink (10); 10. 12-Hughes (2); 11. 18s-Bohmont (8); 12.
14J-Neal (6); 13. 27M-Moser (9); 14. 32-Heap (11).
Holley "A" Main: 1. 21M-Mahlstedt (2); 2. 69M-Burgtorf (5); 3. 3-Shryock (4); 4.
45-Fraise (13); 5. 18-Long (14); 6. 65-Myer (15); 7. 43-Veloz (18); 8. 6-Cale
(9); 9. 1k-Ruter (10); 10. 82M-Meyer (21); 11. 99-Bennett (6); 12. 5-Crystal
(8); 13. 74-Noble (24); 14. 00-Arpin (20); 15. 33z-VanderBeek (16); 16.
19-Cordes (11); 17. 9G-Gustin (1); 18. A50-Thye (19); 19. 4R-VerBeek (17); 20.
22-Banks (22); 21. 31-Dripps (12); 22. 7-Hejna (7); 23. 12-Hughes (23); 24.
26-McEwan (3).
USRA STOCK CARS
Heat #1: 1. 33z-Zack VanderBeek, New Sharon, IA (4); 2. 20w-Shane Weller,
Agency, IA (6); 3. 05-John Oliver Jr., Danville, IA (7); 4. 14-Chad Palmer,
Renwick, IA (2); 5. 08-Rod Staats, Columbus Junction, IA (5); 6. 1R-Rick
VanDusseldorp, Oskaloosa, IA (8); 7. 2x-Wade Francis, Eddyville, IA (1); 8.
79J-Brian Jackson, Moravia, IA (3).
Heat #2: 1. 27J-Jason Cook, Mt. Pleasant, IA (2); 2. 98-Jason Rauen, Farley, IA
(5); 3. 12-Eric Flander, What Cheer, IA (4); 4. 11-Mark Holt, Memphis, MO (3);
5. 13-Michael Browning, Edina, MO (6); 6. 87F-Jeff Duncan, Fulton, MO (7); 7.
55H-Brad Hudson, Arbela, MO (1); 8. 01H-Mike Harwood, Floris, IA (8).
Heat #3: 1. 17P-Brad Pinkerton, New Sharon, IA (2); 2. 27R-Ryan Cook, West
Point, IA (7); 3. 7A-Troy Alexander, Memphis, MO (6); 4. 23A-Chris Wibbell,
Dallas City, IL (8); 5. 44-Jeremy Townsend, Bloomfield, IA (3); 6. 29-Matt
Greiner, Washington, IA (5); 7. 04-Don Vis, Marshalltown, IA (1); 8. 48-Jeff
Walker, Davenport, IA (4); 9. 57-Keith Kuder, Rose Hill, IA (9).
"A" Main: 1. 98-Rauen (2); 2. 27R-R.Cook (5); 3. 27J-J.Cook (10); 4.
33z-VanderBeek (8); 5. 17P-Pinkerton (6); 6. 13-Browning (14); 7. 7A-Alexander
(4); 8. 48-Walker (24); 9. 20w-Weller (12); 10. 12-Flander (7); 11. 08-Staats
(13); 12. 2x-Francis (18); 13. 01H-Harwood (23); 14. 1R-VanDusseldorp (16); 15.
14-Palmer (9); 16. 79J-Jackson (19); 17. 44-Townsend (15); 18. 23A-Wibbell (11);
19. 87F-Duncan (17); 20. 11-Holt (1); 21. 04-Vis (22); 22. 05-Oliver Jr. (3);
23. 55H-Hudson (20); 24. 57-Kuder (25); 25. 29-Greiner (21).
USRA B-MODIFIEDS
Heat #1: 1. 4-Tony Dunker, Quincy, IL (4); 2. 6Y-Ron York, Edina, MO (5); 3.
17-Chris Leathers, Macon, MO (8); 4. 86-Jerry Poor, Novelty, MO (6); 5. 11s-John
Shaffer, Memphis, MO (3); 6. 69s-Brad Smith, Excello, MO (1); 7. 29L-Chad
Lebsock, Centralia, MO (7); 8. 11R-Rick Robinson, Memphis, MO (2).
Heat #2: 1. 10-Jim Gillenwater, Keokuk, IA (3); 2. 3-Bob Woodrow, Perry, MO (7);
3. 00x-Tommy Elston, Keokuk, IA (5); 4. 22-Logan Trueblood, Memphis, MO (2); 5.
4L-Gary Lewis, Columbia, MO (6); 6. 28R-Robbie Reed, Mexico, MO (4); 7. 00-Jack
Evans Jr., Keokuk, IA (1).
"A" Main: 1. 10-Gillenwater (10); 2. 3-Woodrow (2); 3. 4-Dunker (8); 4.
00x-Elston (7); 5. 28R-Reed (12); 6. 6Y-York (9); 7. 22-Trueblood (3); 8.
17-Leathers (5); 9. 11s-Shaffer (6); 10. 69s-Smith (11); 11. 29L-Lebsock (13);
12. 4L-Lewis (1); 13. 7-Keith Haislip, Davenport, IA (16); 14. 11R-Robinson
(14); 15. 86-Poor (4); 16. 00-Evans Jr. (15).
USRA HOBBY STOCKS
Heat #1: 1. 9-Jimmy Hayes, Moravia, IA (1); 2. 11s-Jim Sulser, Centerville, IA
(3); 3. 48J-Jacob Murray, Hartford, IA (2); 4. 85-Ben Moudry, Protivin, IA (6);
5. 4B-Jim Lynch, Bonaparte, IA (8); 6. 5A-Bob Lynch, Ottumwa, IA (4); 7.
23-Jimmy Hooper, Wyaconda, MO (5); 8. 27s-Jarrod Richie, Quincy, IL (7).
Heat #2: 1. 85x-Dustin Smith, Lake City, IA (3); 2. 21-Curtis Engen, Monona, IA
(1); 3. 41-John Oliver Jr., Danville, IA (4); 4. 35-Donovan Smith, Lake City, IA
(6); 5. 10G-Dustin Griffiths, Ottumwa, IA (7); 6. 59-Scott Herber, Centerville,
IA (8); 7. 22-Matt Snyder, Green City, MO (5); 8. c21-Jake Wenig, Middletown, IA
(2).
Heat #3: 1. 89-Brian Howerton, Edina, MO (3); 2. 32T-Bobby Greene, Eddyville, IA
(4); 3. 88-Brian Clark, Kahoka, MO (7); 4. 1-Rodger Dresden, Keokuk, IA (1); 5.
30c-Abe Huls, Carthage, IL (2); 6. 25-Trent Murphy, Jefferson, IA (5); 7.
11-Chris Holt, Memphis, MO (6).
"A" Main: 1. 9-Hayes (11); 2. 85-Moudry (7); 3. 32T-Greene (2); 4. 4B-J.Lynch
(13); 5. 85x-Dustin Smith (9); 6. 25-Murphy (18); 7. 11-Holt (20); 8.
89-Howerton (5); 9. 5A-B.Lynch (16); 10. 11s-Sulser (3); 11. 59-Herber (17); 12.
35-Donovan Smith (6); 13. 22-Snyder (22); 14. 41-Oliver Jr. (8); 15. 88-Clark
(4); 16. c21-Wenig (23); 17. 1-Dresden (1); 18. 23-Hooper (19); 19.
10G-Griffiths (14); 20. 27s-Richie (21); 21. 30c-Huls (15); 22. 21-Engen (12);
23. 48J-Murray (10).
CRUISERS
Heat #1: 1. 24-Mike Bolander, Burlington, IA (2); 2. 87-Jim Powell, Hannibal, MO
(5); 3. 7-Doug Fenton, Burlington, IA (1); 4. 8w-Dan Geren, Burlington, IA (3);
5. 13-Jon Antal, Lancaster, MO (4).
Heat #2: 1. 34H-Dave Hudson, Memphis, MO (2); 2. 11-Jeremy Buss, Quincy, IL (5);
3. Big0-Bill O'Haver, Kirksville, MO (1); 4. 70R-Craig Spilker, Quincy, IL (3);
5. 8R-Clayton Robbins, Liberty, MO (4).
"A" Main: 1. 11-Buss (7); 2. 34H-Hudson (8); 3. 87-Powell (1); 4. 7-Fenton (3);
5. 70R-Spilker (5); 6. Big0-O'Haver (6); 7. 24-Bolander (2); 8. 13-Antal (9); 9.
8R-Robbins (10); 10. 8w-Geren (4).
HORNETS
Heat #1: 1. 96-Tyler Schulte, Montrose, IA (4); 2. 0-Dennis Schulte, Keokuk, IA
(1); 3. 95-Wayne Noble, Wapello, IA (2); 4. 77H-Jim Hamilton, Keokuk, IA (6); 5.
82-Jim Garrett, Bloomfield, IA (3); 6. 77Q-J.D. Murphy, Cincinnati, IA (7); 7.
8G8-Cody Webster, Wyaconda, MO (5).
Heat #2: 1. 3-Rob Chase, Clark, MO (7); 2. 01A-John Brown, Huntsville, MO (6);
3. 38-Randy Foor, Morning Sun, IA (3); 4. 03-Cody Phillips, Rhodes, IA (4); 5.
29-Kevin Garrett, Bloomfield, IA (5); 6. 21-Bill Young, Drakesville, IA (2); 7.
7-Brandon Savage, Keokuk, IA (1).
"A" Main: 1. 01A-Brown (1); 2. 96-T.Schulte (9); 3. 0-D.Schulte (10); 4.
95-Noble (6); 5. 3-Chase (7); 6. 38-Foor (3); 7. 77H-Hamilton (4); 8.
03-Phillips (2); 9. 82-J.Garrett (8); 10. 21-Young (12); 11. 29-K.Garrett (5);
12. 8G8-Webster (13); 13. 77Q-Murphy (11); 14. 7-Savage (14).
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Monday, October 17, 2005
O’REILLY USMTS DRIVERS SHINE IN WEEKEND ACTION
WEBSTER CITY, Iowa (Oct. 17, 2005) -- With the O’Reilly Auto Parts United
States Modified Touring Series having this past weekend off before the season
finale at the Bentz GM Country Scotland County Speedway this Friday and
Saturday, Oct. 21-22, many of the top O’Reilly USMTS drivers hit the road in
search of a big payday.
The final round of the Xtreme Super Nationals took place at the State Fair
Speedway in Oklahoma City, Okla., where Saturday's main event winner walked away
with $25,000. At the Bentz GM Country Scotland County Speedway in Memphis, Mo.,
top Modified pros battled in a USRA-sanctioned event with a $5,000-to-win top
prize at the inaugural Memphis Nationals.
In Oklahoma City, six-time O’Reilly USMTS champion Kelly Shryock of Fertile,
Iowa, sat on the front row for Saturday's main event, and used the cushion at
the top of the track to take the initial lead and open a big gap over the field.
Behind Shryock, all eyes were on ninth-starting Terry Phillips of Springfield,
Mo., as he began working his way to the front. Phillips, who captured an
O’Reilly USMTS win earlier this season at the Monett (Mo.) Speedway, took the
runner-up spot on lap 16, then set his sights on Shryock. On lap 19, Phillips
dove low entering turn 3 and slid up across the track in front of the leader but
Shryock kept the momentum up top and kept the lead. Phillips tried the slide job
one last time in turns 3-4 and got a bite coming out of the corner to take the
lead on lap 22. From then on it was all Phillips as he pulled away and took a
six-car-length victory over Shryock. Polesitter Jeremy Payne held on for a
third-place finish.
FINISH (O’Reilly USMTS drivers in Bold): 1. Terry Phillips, 2. Kelly
Shryock, 3. Jeremy Payne, 4. Paul White, 5. Tommy Myer, 6.
Bill Frye, 7. Jon Tesch, 8. Denny Schwartz, 9. Brad McEwan, 10.
Brian Franz, 11. Jared Landers, 12. Sean Jones, 13. Johnny Bone Jr.,
14. Jason Hughes, 15. Randy Timms, 16. Ricky Stephan, 17. George White, 18.
Tim Crawley, 19. John Allen, 20. Jack Sullivan, 21. Rob Fuqua, 22. Trey Robb,
23. Tristian Dycus, 24. Scott Drake, 25. Al Hejna.
At the USRA-sanctioned Memphis Nationals, O’Reilly USMTS drivers Tony Fraise of
Donnellson, Iowa, and Dean Mahlstedt of Garner, Iowa, led the field to the drop
of the green in the 30-lap feature, with Fraise moving out front on lap 1.
Mahlstedt jumped to his outside to take over the lead on lap 2, then maneuvered
flawlessly through lapped traffic over the final 28 laps to go on and pick up
the win. The win was worth $5,000 to Mahlstedt, who is the current points leader
in the AFCO Challenge -- a $3,000-to-win "mini-series" comprised of the final 10
points events completing the O’Reilly USMTS season. Mark Burgtorf of Quincy,
Ill., came home second, Bruce Hanford of Davenport, Iowa, was third, giving a
top-4 sweep to the O’Reilly USMTS crew.
FINISH (O’Reilly USMTS drivers in Bold): 1. Dean Mahlstedt, 2.
Mark Burgtorf, 3. Bruce Hanford, 4. Brad Pinkerton, 5. Kevin Cale, 6.
Michael Long, 7. Hank Delonjay, 8. Jeremy Mills, 9. Mike Zemo Jr., 10. Ryan
Meyer, 11. Jim Gillenwater, 12. Rick Gustin, 13. Brad Bakken, 14.
Gary Blackburn Jr., 15. Jesse Stovall, 16. Tony Fraise, 17. Tom Goble,
18. Scott Stecher, 19. Ron VerBeek, 20. Zack VanderBeek, 21. Jeremy
Tibben, 22. Martin Bennett, 23. Bob Dale, 24. Bill Roberts, 25. Darin
Duffy, 26. Darin Thye.
The town of Memphis, Mo., remains quiet for five days before the O’Reilly Auto
Parts United States Modified Touring Series roars into town for the Pepsi/Mt.
Dew Mid-America Nationals. Two complete shows are slated for Friday and
Saturday, Oct. 21-22, with all of the regular Bentz GM Country Scotland County
Speedway classes also in action.
While Fertile, Iowa's Kelly Shryock has already locked up his seventh
consecutive O’Reilly USMTS national points championship, the battles for the
remaining top 10 positions are wide open. The best of the best in Modified
racing will be on hand in the final event of 2006 for race fans to see the stars
and cars of the O’Reilly USMTS.
For more information, contact the USMTS offices at 515-832-7944, or visit
www.USMTS.com
online.
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Wednesday, October 12, 2005
O’REILLY USMTS DRIVERS HIT THE ROAD IN SEARCH OF LOOT
WEBSTER CITY, Iowa (Oct. 12, 2005) -- With the weekend off before the
O’Reilly Auto Parts United States Modified Touring Series season finale at the
Bentz GM Country Scotland County Speedway next Friday and Saturday, October
21-22, many of the top drivers are hitting the road in search of a big payday
this weekend.
In Oklahoma City, Okla., the final round of the Xtreme Super Nationals is taking
place over three days at the State Fair Speedway where Saturday's main event
winner is guaranteed to take home $25,000.
In Memphis, Mo., some of the best Super Late Model drivers will be joining the
Modifieds in a doubleheader that pays the winner of each feature $5,000 in a
prelude to next weekend's O’Reilly USMTS finale at the Bentz GM Country Scotland
County Speedway.
Here's a look at the O’Reilly USMTS national drivers who will be competing this
weekend:
STATE FAIR SPEEDWAY - OKLAHOMA CITY, OK
KELLY SHRYOCK -- The current and seven-time O’Reilly USMTS champion heads
the list of at least six of the current top 10 drivers heading to Oklahoma City.
Hometown: Fertile, Iowa.
Car No.: 3
Chassis: Skyrocket
Current Rank: 1st
2005 Stats: 15 wins, 33 top-5s and 41 top-10s in 47 starts
TOMMY MYER -- Currently ranked second in the points and the Home Pride
Passing Points championship leader.
Hometown: Blooming Prairie, Minn.
Car No.: 65
Chassis: Hughes
Current Rank: 2nd
2005 Stats: 5 wins, 28 top-5s and 35 top-10s in 45 starts
BRAD MCEWAN -- McEwan picked up his first Series win on opening night at
the 7th Annual Featherlite Fall Jamboree two weeks ago.
Hometown: Storm Lake, Iowa
Car No.: 26
Chassis: Hughes
Current Rank: 3rd
2005 Stats: 1 win, 14 top-5s and 31 top-10s in 47 starts
AL HEJNA -- The "A Train" was nearly unstoppable during Swing #4 as he
picked up the 10-race title.
Hometown: Clear Lake, Iowa
Car No.: 7
Chassis: Skyrocket
Current Rank: 4th
2005 Stats: 7 wins, 19 top-5s and 30 top-10s in 42 starts
RYAN RUTER -- The "young gun" of the Series picked up his first win of
the season at the Highway 3 Raceway in Allison, Iowa, and is always a fan
favorite with his fearless driving style.
Hometown: Kanawha, Iowa
Car No.: 555
Chassis: Skyrocket
Current Rank: 7th
2005 Stats: 1 win, 12 top-5s and 20 top-10s in 42 starts
JASON HUGHES -- While Hughes has won just two points races this season,
he also captured two non-points races on Oct. 1 and 2 which earned the chassis
builder $22,000 in a 24-hour period.
Hometown: Colcord, Okla.
Car No.: 12
Chassis: Hughes
Current Rank: 9th
2005 Stats: 2 wins, 17 top-5s and 22 top-10s in 27 starts
STEVE HOLZKAMPER -- Hard-charging Holzkamper has competed nine times this
season, from South Dakota to southern Missouri and finished third at Oklahoma
City on May 1.
Hometown: Gentry, Ark.
Car No.: 5
Chassis: TRE
Current Rank: 31st
2005 Stats: 2 top-10s in 9 starts
SCOTT DRAKE -- The veteran pilot won the Xtreme Super Nationals event on
May 1 in Oklahoma City, and will be one of the favorites this weekend.
Hometown: Webb City, Mo.
Car No.: 12
Chassis: Dirt Works
Current Rank: 30th
2005 Stats: 1 top-5 and 4 top-10s in 8 starts
GARY CLARK -- Clark drove his familiar Dirt Works Modified to a
fourth-place finish at Oklahoma City on July 17.
Hometown: Walker, Mo.
Car No.: 4G
Chassis: Dirt Works
Current Rank: 43rd
2005 Stats: 1 top-5 and 2 top-10s in 6 starts
BENTZ GM COUNTRY SCOTLAND COUNTY SPEEDWAY - MEMPHIS, MO
ZACK VANDERBEEK -- The former USRA Stock Car ace is enjoying a
breakthrough sophomore season with the O’Reilly USMTS, and picked up his first
career win earlier this season in Decorah, Iowa.
Hometown: New Sharon, Iowa
Car No.: 33z
Chassis: Skyrocket
Current Rank: 6th
2005 Stats: 1 win, 2 top-5s and 16 top-10s in 46 starts
DEAN MAHLSTEDT -- "The Bullet" has turned on the after-burners late in
the season, and is the current points leader in the AFCO Challenge -- a
$3,000-to-win "mini-series" comprised of the final 10 points events of the
O’Reilly USMTS season.
Hometown: Garner, Iowa
Car No.: 21m
Chassis: Bullet
Current Rank: 14th
2005 Stats: 7 top-5s and 13 top-10s in 23 starts
BRUCE HANFORD -- The crafty veteran and former NASCAR Busch Grand
National Modified Series champion is a threat to win wherever he pulls into the
pits at.
Hometown: Davenport, Iowa
Car No.: 61
Chassis: MasterSbilt
Current Rank: 15th
2005 Stats: 4 top-5s and 9 top-10s in 23 starts
TONY FRAISE -- Fraise picked up a win at the Adams County Speedway in
Corning, Iowa, earlier this season, and is the newly-crowned USRA Modified track
champion at the Bentz GM Country Scotland County Speedway.
Hometown: Donnellson, Iowa
Car No.: 45
Chassis: Racemart
Current Rank: 29th
2005 Stats: 1 win, 3 top-5s and 6 top-10s in 8 starts
STEVE STEWART -- Stewart captured his first track championship this
season in the USRA Modified class at the Southern Iowa Speedway in Oskaloosa,
Iowa.
Hometown: Washington, Iowa
Car No.: 17
Chassis: Stewart
Current Rank: 47th
2005 Stats: 8 starts
RYAN MEYER -- Meyer is one of the toughest competitors each week at the
Bentz GM Country Scotland County Speedway, where he finished third in the
season-ending standings.
Hometown: Liberty, Ill.
Car No.: 82m
Chassis: Racemart
Current Rank: 68th
2005 Stats: 4 starts
MARK BURGTORF -- Burgtorf is a former NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series regional
champion, and finished as the runner-up in the 2005 USRA Modified points at the
Bentz GM Country Scotland County Speedway.
Hometown: Quincy, Ill.
Car No.: 69M
Chassis: Skyrocket
Current Rank: 69th
2005 Stats: 3 starts
MIKE BENNETT -- Bennett has three starts with the Series this season in
his MB2 Motorsports #32 Modified.
Hometown: Des Moines, Iowa
Car No.: 32
Chassis: Skyrocket
Current Rank: 70th
2005 Stats: 3 starts
Thursday, October 6, 2005
SCOTLAND COUNTY "SPEEDWEEKS" KICKS OFF OCT. 13 WITH INAUGURAL
MEMPHIS NATIONALS
MEMPHIS, Mo. (Oct. 6, 2005) -- The tiny rural community of Memphis, Mo.,
will be transformed into a mecca of race fans, cars and drivers next week as
five thrilling nights of racing over 10 days are on tap at the Bentz GM Country
Scotland County Speedway.
"Speedweeks" at the 3/8-mile high-banked oval begins on Thursday, Oct. 13, with
the first of three nights comprising the inaugural Memphis Nationals. Headlining
this event will be Super Late Models and Modifieds, with drivers in each class
battling for a $5,000 top prize on Saturday, Oct. 15.
Wrapping up the two-weekend line-up will be the season finale for the O’Reilly
Auto Parts United States Modified Touring Series as they race for $2,000 to win
on Friday, Oct. 21, and $3,000 to win on Saturday, Oct. 22, during the Pepsi/Mt.
Dew Mid-America Nationals.
As of Thursday, Oct. 6, more than 130 drivers were already registered for the
Memphis Nationals. More than 250 different cars and drivers are expected to
compete during the five-night blowout.
A free-to-the-public open practice session is slated for Wednesday, Oct. 12, to
help kick off the Memphis Nationals. Practice sessions are scheduled from 5:30
p.m. until 9:30 p.m. Grandstand admission is free, while pit passes are $15.
The action gets underway on Thursday, Oct. 13, with Modifieds, Stock Cars,
B-Modifieds, Hobby Stocks, Hornets and Cruisers competing in heat races, B-mains
and A-main qualifiers. The top six cars from each A-main qualifier on Thursday
will be locked into Saturday night’s main event. Adult grandstand tickets for
Thursday are $10, kids (ages 6-12) are just $3 and children 5 and under are
admitted free of charge. Pit passes are $25. Gates open at 3:00 p.m. with racing
scheduled for 6:30 p.m.
The lightning-fast Super Late Models join the program on Friday, Oct. 14, along
with Modifieds, Stock Cars, B-Modifieds, Hobby Stocks, Hornets and Cruisers back
in action. All classes will compete in heat races, B-mains and A-main
qualifiers. The top 10 finishers in the Super Late Model A-main qualifier will
be locked into Saturday's finale, while the top six finishers in the other
classes will be locked into Saturday night’s main event. Adult grandstand
tickets for Thursday are $12, kids (ages 6-12) are just $4 and children 5 and
under are admitted free of charge. Pit passes are $25. Gates open at 3:00 p.m.
with racing scheduled for 6:30 p.m.
After the races on Friday night, Cunningham Fertilizer and other area sponsors
will be hosting a post-race party for all drivers and teams, with three kegs of
beer and Karaoke going as late as party-goers can last.
All classes return on Saturday for the Memphis Nationals finale, with
last-chance qualifiers, pole scrambles and main events for all seven divisions.
The 12 qualified drivers from Thursday and Friday in the Modified, Stock Car,
B-Mod, Hobby Stock, Hornet and Cruiser classes will each battle it out in a
"pole scramble" to determine the starting line-up for the feature races. The
Super Late Model "pole scrambles" will feature the top 10 drivers from Friday's
A-main qualifier. The remaining spots in the main event fields will be filled
through last-chance qualifiers in each division. General admission adult
grandstand tickets are just $15 for Saturday's show, with kids (ages 6-12) $5
and children 5 and under admitted free of charge. Pit passes are $30. Gates will
open at 2:00 p.m. with racing slated for 5:30 p.m.
In Saturday's main events, Hornets will be racing for $300 to win and $70 to
start, Cruisers will battle for $300 to win and $75 to start, Hobby Stocks will
race for $700 to win and $100 to start, B-Mods are going for $1,000 to win and
$100 to start and Stock Cars will be fighting for $2,000 to win and $100 to
start. Both the Super Late Models and Modifieds will be competing for $5,000 to
win and $300 to start.
Once the dust settles and the memories are tucked away, the town of Memphis
remains quiet for five days before the O’Reilly Auto Parts United States
Modified Touring Series roars into town for the Pepsi/Mt. Dew Mid-America
Nationals. Two complete shows are slated for Friday and Saturday, Oct. 21-22,
with all of the regular Bentz GM Country Scotland County Speedway classes also
in action.
While Fertile, Iowa's Kelly Shryock has already locked up his seventh
consecutive O’Reilly USMTS national points championship, the battles for the
remaining top 10 positions are wide open. The best of the best in Modified
racing will be on hand in the final event of 2006 for race fans to see the stars
and cars of the O’Reilly USMTS.
Dean Mahlstedt of Garner, Iowa, who captured his first O’Reilly USMTS win on
September 29, leads the traveling road warriors into Memphis for the final two
races of the AFCO Challenge -- a $3,000-to-win "mini-series" comprised of the
final 10 points events of the O’Reilly USMTS season. Mahlstedt holds a slim
13-point advantage (698 to 685) over Tommy Myer of Blooming Prairie, Minn.,
heading into the final points races of the season at the Bentz GM Country
Scotland County Speedway. Shryock sits third in the AFCO Challenge standings
with 675 points, followed by Clear Lake, Iowa's Al Hejna (667) and Zack
Vanderbeek of New Sharon, Iowa (585).
For more information, contact the USMTS offices at 515-832-7944, or visit
www.USMTS.com
online.
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Sunday, October 2, 2005
HUGHES WINS 7TH ANNUAL FEATHERLITE FALL JAMBOREE, HAULS IN $22,000
WITH WEEKEND SWEEP
SPRING VALLEY, Minn. (Oct. 2, 2005) -- Like a one-armed bandit, Jason Hughes
invaded Iowa and Minnesota this past weekend and galloped off with more than
$22,000 on his way back to Oklahoma.
Hughes, who pocketed $10,000 on Saturday for winning the American Racer Fall
Festival at the Hancock County Speedway in Britt, Iowa, completed the weekend
sweep as he captured the finale of the 7th Annual Featherlite Fall Jamboree at
the Deer Creek Speedway in Spring Valley, Minn., on Sunday and added another
$12,000 to his two-day winnings.
With a 13th-place starting spot among the best Modified drivers ever assembled
on a dirt oval, "Mr October" had his work cut out for him in the 33-car, 40-lap
O’Reilly Auto Parts United States Modified Touring Series main event.
Waterloo, Iowa's Kevin Pittman took the lead at the drop of the green flag to
start the O’Reilly USMTS nightcap. Pittman's reign was short-lived, however, as
Watertown, S.D.'s Jon Tesch assumed the top spot on lap 4 following a caution on
the third lap.
Tesch held the point for the next 11 laps while the action was hot and furious
behind him. By lap 15, Hughes had worked his way into the top-5 while Al Hejna
had muscled his way to 14th after starting in the 33rd and final position. Lap
15 was bad for Hejna, however, as mechanical woes sidelined the Clear Lake, Iowa
pilot.
Lap 16 was good for Ryan Ruter though as he wrestled the lead away from Tesch.
The Kanawha, Iowa, youngster built a commanding lead from that point, with
Hughes moving into the second spot. As the leaders entered lapped traffic,
Hughes closed in on Ruter and took the lead away with five circuits remaining.
One lap after taking the lead, a yellow flag slowed Hughes' march to victory,
but the Colcord, Okla., veteran handled the restart with ease and cruised on to
the checkers unchallenged.
Ruter finished second after swapping the runner-up spot with Tesch on each of
the last five orbits. Tesch was third, while last Friday's preliminary feature
winner Kelly Shryock settled for a fourth-place finish. Mike Spaulding of
Bemidji, Minn., completed the top-5 finishers.
Sixth place went to weekly USRA Modified dominator Tim Donlinger of Rochester,
followed by Les Duellman of Winona seventh, Rochester's Mike Sorensen eighth,
Tony Fraise of Donnellson, Iowa, in ninth and 18th-starting Milo Veloz of
Colona, Ill., 10th.
Jeff Spacek of Phillips, Wis., earned the title of Olympic Fire Protection Hard
Charger by finishing 14th after starting 32nd.
Shaun Peterson passed the most cars in the three days of qualifying heat races,
and will receive an all-expense paid trip to the Daytona 500 in February,
courtesy of Featherlite of Cresco. The package includes pit passes, hotel,
airfare and tickets to all NASCAR races at Daytona International Speedway during
Speedweeks. This total package is valued at over $4,000. Peterson, a rookie in
his class, accomplished this feat while not making the feature event for the
Thursday night program.
Sunday's event was a make-up date after being rained out last Saturday and
Sunday, Sept. 24-25.
Up next for the O’Reilly USMTS is the season finale Pepsi/Mountain Dew
Mid-America Nationals at the Bentz GM Country Scotland County Speedway in
Memphis, Mo., Oct. 21-22.
For more information, contact the USMTS office by calling 515-832-7944 or email
Race Director Todd Staley at
todd@usmts.com.
The O’Reilly Auto Parts United States Modified Touring Series is online at
www.USMTS.com.
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OFFICIAL RESULTS
O’Reilly Auto Parts United States Modified Touring Series
7th Annual Featherlite Fall Jamboree - Night 3 of 3
Deer Creek Speedway, Spring Valley, Minn.
Sunday, October 2, 2005
Showing finishing position, car number, driver, hometown and starting position
in parentheses. The top 23 in passing points earned in the heat races qualified
for the "A" main. The top 12 redraw for their starting positions.
HEAT #1:
1. 555 - Ryan Ruter -- Kanawha, IA (2)
2. 43 - Milo Veloz -- Colona, IL (1)
3. 21 - Jim Horejsi -- Echo, MN (6)
4. 83 - Willy Kraft -- Lakefield, MN (9)
5. 52w - Nate Wasmund -- Rochester, MN (4)
6. 22 - Jeff Spacek -- Phillips, WI (3)
7. 72 - Douglas Hillson -- Blooming Prairie, MN (8)
8. 55x - Brian Shaw -- Brownsdale, MN (7)
9. 23 - Darwin Karau -- Kasson, MN (5) DNF
HEAT #2:
1. 19 - Mike Sorensen -- Rochester, MN (1)
2. 12 - Jason Hughes -- Colcord, OK (4)
3. 35 - Jeff Schluetter -- New Hampton, IA (6)
4. 31 - Corey Dripps -- Waterloo, IA (8)
5. 21m - Dean Mahlstedt -- Garner, IA (7)
6. 1 - Dan Chapman -- Clarence, IA (2)
7. 71 - Jason Cummins -- New Richland, MN (9)
8. 1A - Dwaine Hanson -- Lakefield, MN (5)
9. J28 - Craig Bentzin -- Austin, MN (3)
HEAT #3:
1. 3D - Tim Donlinger -- Rochester, MN (8)
2. 4R - Ron Ver Beek -- Oskaloosa, IA (1)
3. 45 - Tony Fraise -- Donnellson, IA (9)
4. 66 - Dan Bohr -- Decorah, IA (3)
5. 52 - Jesse Frericks -- Pine Island, MN (2)
6. 55 - Alan Mondus -- Lakeville, MN (6)
7. 0x - Craig Scott -- Rosemount, MN (7)
8. 99f - Karl Fenske -- Winona, MN (5)
9. 49x - Jay Poidinger -- Somerset, WI (4) DNF
HEAT #4:
1. 12m - Jason Miller -- Osceola, WI (6)
2. 3dx - Dan Olson -- Braham, MN (1)
3. 26 - Brad McEwan -- Storm Lake, IA (5)
4. 61 - Bruce Hanford -- Davenport, IA (3)
5. 45t - Todd Scharkey -- Kasson, MN (9)
6. 10h - Todd Hanson -- Clear Lake, IA (4)
7. 15 - Clint Morehouse -- Colona, IL (7)
8. 69 - Tom Goble -- Burlington, IA (8)
9. 11 - Kerry Ledebuhr -- Winona, MN (2)
HEAT #5:
1. 3 - Kelly Shryock -- Fertile, IA (3)
2. 74 - Mark Noble -- Blooming Prairie, MN (2)
3. 7e - Neil Eckhart -- Rochester, MN (9)
4. 33z - Zack VanderBeek -- New Sharon, IA (5)
5. 00 - Steve Arpin -- Fort Frances, ON, Canada (4)
6. 19x - Darin Duffy -- Hazelton, IA (6)
7. 0T - Trent Follmer -- Elk River, MN (7)
8. 02a - Matt Aarsvold -- Oronoco, MN (1)
9. 5W - Darrin Walch -- Postville, IA (8)
HEAT #6:
1. 14 - Jon Tesch -- Watertown, SD (2)
2. 0L - Les Duellman -- Winona, MN (5)
3. 99 - Bruce Angst -- Winona, MN (6)
4. 96 - Jay Ihrke -- Dover, MN (8)
5. 37H - Mike Hernke -- Cannon Falls, MN (7)
6. 28c - Bill C. Clemens -- Chatfield, MN (1) DNF
7. 54 - Bobby Sorensen -- Rochester, MN (4) DNF
8. 10 - Mike Steensma -- Luverne, MN (3) DNF
HEAT #7:
1. 90 - Steve Wetzstein -- West Concord, MN (3)
2. 61m - Shawn Peterson -- Cottage Grove, MN (7)
3. 5m - Gary March -- Hinton, IA (1)
4. 16 - Dain Schultz -- Owatonna, MN (6)
5. 35W - Albert Wytaske -- Lansing, MN (5)
6. 7 - Al Hejna -- Clear Lake, IA (4)
7. 17 - Trevis Underdahl -- Blooming Prairie, MN (8) DNF
8. c19 - Jeremie Hedrick -- Shawano, WI (2) DNF
HEAT #8:
1. 26p - Kevin Pittman -- Waterloo, IA (2)
2. 17s - Mike Spaulding -- Bemidji, MN (3)
3. 49 - Bob Timm -- Rolling Stone, MN (1)
4. 1R - Ryan York -- Racine, MN (4)
5. 65 - Tommy Myer -- Blooming Prairie, MN (8)
6. 7ii - Mike Hejna -- Clear Lake, IA (7)
7. B52 - Brad Waits -- Zumbrota, MN (6)
8. 11x - Jim Chyba -- Browerville, MN (5)
9. 75 - James Parker -- Dodge Center, MN (9)
"B" MAIN #1 (top 2 transfer):
1. 0T - Trent Follmer -- Elk River, MN (7)
2. 1R - Ryan York -- Racine, MN (3)
3. 00 - Steve Arpin -- Fort Frances, ON, Canada (4)
4. 31 - Corey Dripps -- Waterloo, IA (1)
5. 99f - Karl Fenske -- Winona, MN (8)
6. 55 - Alan Mondus -- Lakeville, MN (5)
7. 71 - Jason Cummins -- New Richland, MN (6)
8. 11x - Jim Chyba -- Browerville, MN (9)
9. 5W - Darrin Walch -- Postville, IA (10)
10. 45t - Todd Scharkey -- Kasson, MN (2) DNF
"B" MAIN #2 (top 2 transfer):
1. 21m - Dean Mahlstedt -- Garner, IA (3)
2. 33z - Zack VanderBeek -- New Sharon, IA (2)
3. 96 - Jay Ihrke -- Dover, MN (1)
4. 72 - Douglas Hillson -- Blooming Prairie, MN (6)
5. 10h - Todd Hanson -- Clear Lake, IA (5)
6. 69 - Tom Goble -- Burlington, IA (8)
7. 23 - Darwin Karau -- Kasson, MN (9)
8. 54 - Bobby Sorensen -- Rochester, MN (7)
9. 75 - James Parker -- Dodge Center, MN (10) -1 Lap
10. 35W - Albert Wytaske -- Lansing, MN (4) DNF
"B" MAIN #3 (top 2 transfer):
1. 65 - Tommy Myer -- Blooming Prairie, MN (2)
2. 7ii - Mike Hejna -- Clear Lake, IA (4)
3. 19x - Darin Duffy -- Hazelton, IA (5)
4. 37H - Mike Hernke -- Cannon Falls, MN (3)
5. B52 - Brad Waits -- Zumbrota, MN (7)
6. J28 - Craig Bentzin -- Austin, MN (9)
7. 17 - Trevis Underdahl -- Blooming Prairie, MN (6)
8. 5m - Gary March -- Hinton, IA (1)
9. 02a - Matt Aarsvold -- Oronoco, MN (8)
"B" MAIN #4 (top 2 transfer):
1. 49 - Bob Timm -- Rolling Stone, MN (1)
2. 22 - Jeff Spacek -- Phillips, WI (4)
3. 0x - Craig Scott -- Rosemount, MN (6)
4. 10 - Mike Steensma -- Luverne, MN (8)
5. 28c - Bill C. Clemens -- Chatfield, MN (5)
6. 55x - Brian Shaw -- Brownsdale, MN (7)
7. 52w - Nate Wasmund -- Rochester, MN (3)
8. 66 - Dan Bohr -- Decorah, IA (2)
9. 49x - Jay Poidinger -- Somerset, WI (9)
"B" MAIN #5 (top 2 transfer):
1. 61 - Bruce Hanford -- Davenport, IA (2)
2. 7 - Al Hejna -- Clear Lake, IA (5)
3. 16 - Dain Schultz -- Owatonna, MN (1)
4. 1 - Dan Chapman -- Clarence, IA (4)
5. 52 - Jesse Frericks -- Pine Island, MN (3)
6. 15 - Clint Morehouse -- Colona, IL (6)
7. 11 - Kerry Ledebuhr -- Winona, MN (9)
8. 1A - Dwaine Hanson -- Lakefield, MN (7)
9. c19 - Jeremie Hedrick -- Shawano, WI (8) DNF
NON-QUALIFIERS RACE ($2,000 to win):
1. 52w - Nate Wasmund -- Rochester, MN (started 24th)
2. 00 - Steve Arpin -- Fort Frances, ON, Canada
3. 19x - Darin Duffy -- Hazelton, IA
4. B52 - Brad Waits -- Zumbrota, MN
5. 52 - Jesse Frericks -- Pine Island, MN
6. 1 - Dan Chapman -- Clarence, IA
7. 96 - Jay Ihrke -- Dover, MN
8. 16 - Dain Schultz -- Owatonna, MN
9. 99f - Karl Fenske -- Winona, MN
10. 72 - Doug Hillson -- Blooming Prairie, MN
11. 28c - Bill Clemens -- Chatfield, MN
12. 1A - Dwaine Hanson -- Lakefield, MN
13. 10 - Mike Steensma -- Luverne, MN
14. 11x - Jim Chyba -- Browerville, MN
15. 10h - Todd Hanson -- Clear Lake, IA
16. 54 - Bobby Sorensen -- Rochester, MN
17. 23 - Darwin Karau -- Kasson, MN
18. J28 - Craig Bentzin -- Austin, MN
19. 15 - Clint Morehouse -- Colona, IL
20. 55x - Brian Shaw -- Brownsdale, MN
21. 5m - Gary March -- Hinton, IA
22. 71 - Jason Cummins -- New Richland, MN
23. 0x - Craig Scott -- Rosemount, MN
24. 55 - Alan Mondus -- Lakeville, MN
25. 66 - Dan Bohr -- Decorah, IA
26. 37H - Mike Hernke -- Cannon Falls, MN
27. 11 - Kerry Ledebuhr -- Winona, MN
28. 69 - Tom Goble -- Burlington, IA
29. 17 - Trevis Underdahl -- Blooming Prairie, MN
30. 31 - Corey Dripps -- Waterloo, IA
"A" MAIN (40 laps, $12,000 to win):
1. 12 - Jason Hughes -- Colcord, OK (13)
2. 555 - Ryan Ruter -- Kanawha, IA (6)
3. 14 - Jon Tesch -- Watertown, SD (7)
4. 3 - Kelly Shryock -- Fertile, IA (4)
5. 17s - Mike Spaulding -- Bemidji, MN (14)
6. 3D - Tim Donlinger -- Rochester, MN (1)
7. 0L - Les Duellman -- Winona, MN (11)
8. 19 - Mike Sorensen -- Rochester, MN (12)
9. 45 - Tony Fraise -- Donnellson, IA (9)
10. 43 - Milo Veloz -- Colona, IL (18)
11. 7e - Neil Eckhart -- Rochester, MN (10)
12. 61m - Shawn Peterson -- Cottage Grove, MN (3)
13. 49 - Bob Timm -- Rolling Stone, MN (27)
14. 22 - Jeff Spacek -- Phillips, WI (32)
15. 21 - Jim Horejsi -- Echo, MN (15)
16. 3dx - Dan Olson -- Braham, MN (20)
17. 26 - Brad McEwan -- Storm Lake, IA (23)
18. 33z - Zack VanderBeek -- New Sharon, IA (30)
19. 99 - Bruce Angst -- Winona, MN (17)
20. 7ii - Mike Hejna -- Clear Lake, IA (31)
21. 4R - Ron Ver Beek -- Oskaloosa, IA (19)
22. 61 - Bruce Hanford -- Davenport, IA (28)
23. 83 - Willy Kraft -- Lakefield, MN (22) DNF
24. 65 - Tommy Myer -- Blooming Prairie, MN (26) DNF
25. 12m - Jason Miller -- Osceola, WI (2) DNF
26. 74 - Mark Noble -- Blooming Prairie, MN (21) DNF
27. 26p - Kevin Pittman -- Waterloo, IA (8) DNF
28. 7 - Al Hejna -- Clear Lake, IA (33) DNF
29. 1R - Ryan York -- Racine, MN (29) DNF
30. 90 - Steve Wetzstein -- West Concord, MN (5) DNF
31. 35 - Jeff Schluetter -- New Hampton, IA (16) DNF
32. 21m - Dean Mahlstedt -- Garner, IA (25) DNF
33. 0T - Trent Follmer -- Elk River, MN (24) DNF
Lap Leaders: Pittman 1-3, Tesch 4-15, Ruter 16-34, Hughes 35-40.
Olympic Fire Protection Hard Charger: Spacek (started 32nd, finished 14th).
Next Race: Oct. 21-22, Bentz GM Country Scotland County Speedway, Memphis, Mo.
Saturday, October 1, 2005
HUGHES WINS AMERICAN RACER FALL FESTIVAL
BRITT, Iowa (Oct. 1, 2005) -- Back on May 30, the O’Reilly Auto Parts United
States Modified Touring Series rolled into the Pritchard Family Auto Stores
Hancock County Speedway for their 15th event of the season. Up to that point,
Jason Hughes had struggled through the first two months of the season, but
turned it around that night to grab his first O’Reilly USMTS win of the year.
Hughes won again three weeks later in Jamestown, N.D., but has been stuck in a
dry spell ever since. For the chassis builder from Colcord, Okla., it seems
there's no better way to get the monkey off his back than with a trip to the
3/8-mile oval in Britt, Iowa.
After starting Saturday's 40-lap main event from the outside or the front row,
Hughes wrestled the lead away from polesitter Dean Mahlstedt on lap 14, then his
from the field over the final 26 circuits to score the $10,000 top prize in the
inaugural American Racer Fall Festival.
Jon Tesch over Watertown, S.D., came out on top of a spirited race-long battle
with Mahlstedt for the runner-up spot behind Hughes. Tesch followed Hughes
underneath Mahlstedt on lap 14, but Mahlstedt was able to regain the second spot
one lap later. The current AFCO Challenge points leader held off Tesch for the
next 18 laps before surrendering the second spot on lap 32.
Seven-time O’Reilly USMTS national champion Kelly Shryock of Fertile, who won
Friday's $1,000-to-win preliminary feature, finished fourth behind Mahlstedt,
who pocketed $1,000 by winning Thursday's prelim.
Clear Lake's Al Hejna roared from an 11th starting position to take the fifth
spot while Ryan Ruter of Kanawha climbed to sixth after starting the 40-lapper
in 18th.
In B-Modified action, Matt Lettow of Roland picked up the win and $1,000 top
prize. Polesitter Jake Simpson of Algona finished second, while Kip Siems of
Cedar Falls charged from 17th on the starting grid to finish third in the main
event. Mark Sathoff of Fairmont, Minn., and Doug Cook of Whittemore rounded out
the top-5 finishers.
In Hobby Stock action, Dustin Smith of Lake City captured the $1,000-to-win
feature race, followed by Humboldt's Calvin Lange, Andy Altenburg of Truman,
Minn., John Madson of Britt and Donovan Smith of Lake City.
In the main event for the 2450-lb. Modifieds, Corey Dripps of Cedar Falls
garnered the win and $1,000 reward. Doug Hillson of Blooming Prairie, Minn., was
second; Scott Baker of Monona finished third; Jeremy Mills of Garner was fourth;
and Jeff Ignaszewski of Wells, Minn., completed the first five to the finish
line.
Tom Schmitt of Independence brought his 2005 season winnings at the Pritchard
Family Auto Stores Hancock County Speedway to nearly $10,000 as he pocketed
$3,000 for winning Saturday's Stock Car finale. Schmitt, who also won $6,600
when he captured the Unicover USRA Stock Car Nationals on Aug. 12, was followed
to the finish by Stock Car Shootout Series winner Jeff Nielsen of Pocahontas.
Todd Foster of Webster City finished third, followed by Scott Bauer of Riceville
and Rodney Necker of Sumner.
The weekend is not over yet for the O’Reilly Auto Parts United States Modified
Touring Series. On Sunday, the travelling road warriors return to Deer Creek
Speedway in Spring Valley, Minn., for the rain-postponed finale of the 7th
Annual Featherlite Fall Jamboree, with a $12,000 top prize op for grabs.
For more information, contact the USMTS office by calling 515-832-7944 or email
Race Director Todd Staley at
todd@usmts.com.
The O’Reilly Auto Parts United States Modified Touring Series is online at
www.USMTS.com.
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OFFICIAL RESULTS
O’Reilly Auto Parts United States Modified Touring Series
Inaugural American Racer Fall Festival - Night 3 of 3
Pritchard Family Auto Stores Hancock County Speedway, Britt, Iowa
Saturday, October 1, 2005
Showing finishing position, car number, driver, hometown and starting position
in parentheses.
B-MODIFIEDS
The top 6 finishers from Thursday qualified for the inside row of the "A"
Feature. The top 6 finishers from Friday qualified for the outside row of the
"A" Feature.
Last Chance Qualifier:
1. 9 - Thomas Buns -- Woden, IA (2)
2. 3 - Craig Klouse -- Mason City, IA (4)
3. 8 - Corey Klouse -- Mason City, IA (6)
4. 13 - Reed Brumm (5)
5. s16 - Kip Siems -- Cedar Falls, IA (3)
6. 53 - Travis Woodbeck -- Eagle Grove, IA (1) -1 Lap
"A" Feature:
1. 21L - Matt Lettow -- Roland, IA (3)
2. 5 - Jake Simpson -- Algona, IA (1)
3. s16 - Kip Siems -- Cedar Falls, IA (17)
4. 8 - Mark Sathoff -- Fairmont, MN (4)
5. 25 - Doug Cook -- Whittemore, IA (2)
6. 33 - Travis Lain -- Titonka, IA (8)
7. 8 - Corey Klouse -- Mason City, IA (15)
8. 3 - Craig Klouse -- Mason City, IA (14)
9. 9 - Thomas Buns -- Woden, IA (13)
10. 63 - Josh Meyer -- Fairmont, MN (6)
11. 13 - Reed Brumm (16)
12. 21 - Jesse Hoeft -- Forest City, IA (9)
13. 53 - Travis Woodbeck -- Eagle Grove, IA (18) DNF
14. 65d - Dustin Brown -- Thornton, IA (7) DNF
15. 48 - Ron Scally -- Waterloo, IA (12) DNF
16. 71 - Toby Boothroyd -- Britt, IA (5) DNF
17. 81 - Jared Boumeester -- Waseca, MN (10) DNS
18. 3f - Jeramie Faber -- Britt, IA (11) DNS
HOBBY STOCKS
The top 6 finishers from Thursday qualified for the inside row of the "A"
Feature. The top 6 finishers from Friday qualified for the outside row of the
"A" Feature.
Last Chance Qualifier:
1. 1r - Brad Ratcliff -- Webster City, IA (2)
2. 11L - Chad Lundy -- Eagle Grove, IA (3)
3. 24 - Chris Evenson -- Algona, IA (1)
"A" Feature:
1. 85 - Dustin Smith -- Lake City, IA (5)
2. 43 - Calvin Lange -- Humboldt, IA (12)
3. 00 - Andy Altenburg -- Truman, MN (2)
4. 22 - John Madson -- Britt, IA (1)
5. 35 - Donovan Smith -- Lake City, IA (7)
6. 2h - Dan Haugland -- Crystal Lake, IA (3)
7. 51 - Stac Schroeder -- Clear Lake, IA (4)
8. 25 - Chris Monson -- Clear Lake, IA (16)
9. 5 - Randy Hadacek -- Britt, IA (10)
10. 24s - Michael Schadendorf -- Algona, IA (11)
11. L5 - Gary Lalor -- Eagle Grove, IA (9)
12. 1r - Brad Ratcliff -- Webster City, IA (13)
13. 10j - Justin Ades -- Webster City, IA (6)
14. 3m - Mike Myers -- Mason City, IA (8)
15. 24 - Chris Evenson -- Algona, IA (15)
16. 11L - Chad Lundy -- Eagle Grove, IA (14) DNF
2450-LB. MODIFIEDS
The top 4 finishers from Friday qualified for the 12-car redraw for the "A"
Feature.
Last Chance Qualifier #1:
1. 25 - Keith Schmitz (3)
2. 4 - Rick Schuller -- Burt, IA (7)
3. 8 - Jeff Coon -- Elysian, MN (2)
4. 10 - Jeremy Mills -- Garner, IA (6)
5. 17 - Garry Oskerson -- Fairmont, MN (4)
6. 32 - Dan Feltus -- Allison, IA (5) DNF
7. 291 - Carey Umbarger -- Garner, IA (1) DNS
Last Chance Qualifier #2:
1. 00 - Justin Auringer -- Evansdale, IA (6)
2. 31 - Corey Dripps -- Cedar Falls, IA (7)
3. 87 - Doug Doocy -- Lone Rock, IA (3)
4. 57B - Dennis Betzer -- Central City, IA (2)
5. 72 - Doug Hillson -- Blooming Prairie, MN (4) DNF
6. 75 - Randy Klein -- Currie, MN (1) DNF
7. 43s - Scott Simatovich -- State Center, IA (5) DNF
"A" Feature:
1. 31 - Corey Dripps -- Cedar Falls, IA (10)
2. 72 - Doug Hillson -- Blooming Prairie, MN (14)
3. 15x - Scott Baker -- Monona, IA (3)
4. 10 - Jeremy Mills -- Garner, IA (6)
5. 22 - Jeff Ignaszewski -- Wells, MN (9)
6. 34 - Jay Goosman -- Hinton, IA (8)
7. 00 - Justin Auringer -- Evansdale, IA (7)
8. 57B - Dennis Betzer -- Central City, IA (12)
9. 25 - Keith Schmitz (5)
10. 87 - Doug Doocy -- Lone Rock, IA (4)
11. 8 - Jeff Coon -- Elysian, MN (1)
12. 32 - Dan Feltus -- Allison, IA (15)
13. 291 - Carey Umbarger -- Garner, IA (18)
14. 4 - Rick Schuller -- Burt, IA (11) DNF
15. 43s - Scott Simatovich -- State Center, IA (17) DNF
16. 6M - Loren Pesicka Jr -- Burt, IA (2) DNF
17. 17 - Garry Oskerson -- Fairmont, MN (13) DNF
18. 75 - Randy Klein -- Currie, MN (16) DNS
STOCK CARS
The top 6 finishers from Thursday qualified for the inside row of the "A"
Feature. The top 6 finishers from Friday qualified for the outside row of the
"A" Feature.
Last Chance Qualifier:
1. 95 - Tom McKenzie -- Sioux City, IA (2)
2. 2j - Steve Jackson -- Des Moines, IA (8)
3. 29 - Matt Greiner -- Washington, IA (4)
4. 52 - John Pletcher -- Britt, IA (6)
5. 18j - Tim Stupka -- Eagle Grove, IA (1)
6. 5x - Gary Lalor Jr. -- Eagle Grove, IA (5)
7. 04 - Don Vis -- Marshalltown, IA (3) DNF
8. 20t - Malcolm Teachout -- Granada, MN (7) DNF
"A" Main:
1. 18 - Tom Schmitt -- Independence, IA (10)
2. 42 - Jeff Nielsen -- Pocahontas, IA (9)
3. t53 - Todd Foster -- Webster City, IA (7)
4. 29 - Scott Bauer -- Riceville, IA (4)
5. 99 - Rodney Necker -- Sumner, IA (5)
6. 14 - Chad Palmer -- Renwick, IA (11)
7. 95 - Tom McKenzie -- Sioux City, IA (13)
8. 2j - Steve Jackson -- Des Moines, IA (14)
9. 44K - Kevin Opheim -- Mason City, IA (2)
10. 88x - Mike Graber -- Ewing, NE (1)
11. 110 - Ken Tietz -- Belle Plaine, MN (21)
12. 20t - Malcolm Teachout -- Granada, MN (20)
13. 88 - Ryan Watnem -- Humboldt, IA (6)
14. 52 - John Pletcher -- Britt, IA (16)
15. 04 - Don Vis -- Marshalltown, IA (19)
16. 18j - Tim Stupka -- Eagle Grove, IA (17)
17. 10 - Jeremy Ades -- Goldfield, IA (12)-1 lap
18. 5x - Gary Lalor Jr. -- Eagle Grove, IA (18) DNF
19. 21p - Larry Portis -- North Springs, IA (8) DNF
20. 29 - Matt Greiner -- Washington, IA (15) DNF
21. 3b - Andy Bruggeman -- Garner, IA (3) DNF
O'REILLY USMTS MODIFIEDS
The top 4 combined points-earners from Thursday and Friday qualified for the
12-car redraw for the "A" Feature.
Heat #1:
1. 74 - Mark Noble -- Blooming Prairie, MN (6)
2. 21m - Dean Mahlstedt -- Garner, IA (4)
3. 55 - Alan Mondus -- Lakeville, MN (1)
4. 19 - Darin Duffy -- Hazleton, IA (3)
5. 66 - Dan Bohr -- Decorah, IA (8)
6. 35 - Jeff Schluetter -- New Hampton, IA (5)
7. 61 - Bruce Hanford -- Davenport, IA (9)
8. 5m - Gary March -- Hinton, IA (7)
9. 17 - Garry Oskerson -- Fairmont, MN (2) DNF
Heat #2:
1. 12m - Jason Miller -- Osceola, WI (4)
2. 10 - Jeremy Mills -- Garner, IA (3)
3. 50 - Brad Bakken -- Garner, IA (1)
4. 33z - Zack Vanderbeek -- New Sharon, IA (7)
5. 10h - Todd Hanson -- Clear Lake, IA (5)
6. 21 - Jim Horejsi -- Echo, MN (8)
7. 55x - Brian Shaw -- Brownsville, MN (6)
8. 3Dx - Dan Olson -- Braham, MN (2)
Heat #3:
1. 22s - Chad Kinder -- Newton, IL (4)
2. 9g - Rick Gustin -- Marshalltown, IA (1)
3. 17s - Mike Spaulding -- Bemdji, MN (7)
4. 10x - Mike Steensma -- Luverne, MN (5)
5. 4R - Ron VerBeek -- Oskaloosa, IA (6)
6. 72 - Doug Hillson -- Blooming Prairie, MN (8)
7. 100 - George White -- Fort Worth, TX (2) DNF
8. 12 - Mark Elliott -- Webster City, IA (3) DNF
Heat #4:
1. 3X - Kelly Shryock -- Fertile, IA (2)
2. 26 - Brad McEwan -- Storm Lake, IA (7)
3. 83 - Willy Kraft -- Lake Field, MN (8)
4. 65 - Tommy Meyer -- Blooming Prairie, MN (5)
5. 555 - Ryan Ruter -- Kanawha, IA (3)
6. 18s - Brent Bohmont -- Martell, NE (4)
7. 27M - Mark Schulte -- Delhi, IA (6)
8. 31 - Corey Dripps -- Cedar Falls, IA (1) DNF
"B" Main #1:
1. 65 - Tommy Meyer -- Blooming Prairie, MN (2)
2. 50 - Brad Bakken -- Garner, IA (1)
3. 21 - Jim Horejsi -- Echo, MN (5)
4. 35 - Jeff Schluetter -- New Hampton, IA (6)
5. 100 - George White -- Fort Worth, TX (8)
6. 12 - Mark Elliott -- Webster City, IA (10)
7. 61 - Bruce Hanford -- Davenport, IA (7)
8. 19 - Darin Duffy -- Hazleton, IA (3)
9. 17 - Garry Oskerson -- Fairmont, MN (11)
10. 5m - Gary March -- Hinton, IA (9)
11. 10h - Todd Hanson -- Clear Lake, IA (4)
"B" Main #2:
1. 555 - Ryan Ruter -- Kanawha, IA (4)
2. 66 - Dan Bohr -- Decorah, IA (2)
3. 4R - Ron Verbeek -- Oskaloosa, IA (3)
4. 10x - Mike Steensma -- Luverne, MN (1)
5. 3Dx - Dan Olson -- Braham, MN (9)
6. 72 - Doug Hillson -- Blooming Prairie, MN (5)
7. 18s - Brent Bohmont -- Martell, NE (6)
8. 55x - Brian Shaw -- Brownsville, MN (7) DNF
9. 27M - Mark Schulte -- Delhi, IA (8) DNF
10. 31 - Corey Dripps -- Cedar Falls, IA (10) DNF
"A" Main:
1. 12 - Jason Hughes -- Colcord, OK (2)
2. 14 - Jon Tesch -- Watertown, SD (8)
3. 21m - Dean Mahlstedt -- Garner, IA (1)
4. 3 - Kelly Shryock -- Fertile, IA (3)
5. 7 - Al Hejna -- Clear Lake, IA (11)
6. 555 - Ryan Ruter -- Kanawha, IA (18)
7. 83 - Willy Kraft -- Lake Field, MN (6)
8. 17s - Mike Spaulding -- Bemdji, MN (9)
9. 12m - Jason Miller -- Osceola, WI (4)
10. 22s - Chad Kinder -- Newton, IL (12)
11. 65 - Tommy Meyer -- Blooming Prairie, MN (17)
12. 7ii - Mike Hejna -- Clear Lake, IA (5)
13. 74 - Mark Noble -- Blooming Prairie, MN (10)
14. 33z - Zack VanderBeek -- New Sharon, IA (15)
15. 100 - George White -- Fort Worth, TX (25)
16. 10 - Jeremy Mills -- Garner, IA (13)
17. 26 - Brad McEwan -- Storm Lake, IA (7)
18. 50 - Brad Bakken -- Garner, IA (19)
19. 66 - Dan Bohr -- Decorah, IA (20) -1 Lap
20. 21 - Jim Horejsi -- Echo, MN (21) -1 Lap
21. 3Dx - Dan Olson -- Braham, MN (26) -1 Lap
22. 72 - Doug Hillson -- Blooming Prairie, MN (28) -1 Lap
23. 55 - Alan Mondus -- Lakeville, MN (16) -1 Lap
24. 4R - Ron VerBeek -- Oskaloosa, IA (22) -1 Lap
25. 35 - Jeff Schluetter -- New Hampton, IA (23) —1 Lap
26. 9g - Rick Gustin -- Marshalltown, IA (14) DNF
27. 12 - Mark Elliott -- Webster City, IA (27) DNF
28. 10x - Mike Steensma -- Luverne, MN (24) DNF
Lap Leaders: Mahlstedt 1-13, Hughes 14-40.
Olympic Fire Protection Hard Charger: White (started 25th, finished 15th).
Next Race: Oct. 2, Deer Creek Speedway, Spring Valley, Minn.
Friday, September 30, 2005
SHRYOCK TAKES SECOND NIGHT OF AMERICAN RACER FALL FESTIVAL OPENER
BRITT, Iowa (Sept. 30, 2005) -- Kelly Shryock of Fertile, who clinched his
seventh straight O’Reilly Auto Parts United States Modified Touring Series title
two weeks ago, powered to victory Friday night at the Pritchard Family Auto
Stores Hancock County Speedway during the inaugural American Racer Fall
Festival.
Shryock, who started third, held off O’Reilly USMTS nemesis Jason Hughes of
Colcord, Okla., for the $1,000 victory. Brad McEwan of Storm Lake, Jeremy Mills
of Garner and Watertown, S.D.'s Jon Tesch rounded out the top-5 finishers.
In Stock Car action, Todd Foster of Webster City captured the checkers to earn
the outside front row starting spot for Saturday's $3,000-to-win finale. Second
place went to Larry Portis of North Springs, followed by Jeff Nielsen of
Pocahontas, Jeremy Ades of Goldfield and Chad Palmer of Renwick. Ewing, Neb.'s
Mike Graber finished sixth to garner the final automatic transfer spot into
Saturday's race.
In Hobby Stock action, Andy Altenburg of Truman, Minn., took the victory and
will start on the outside of the front row in Saturday night's $1,000-to-win
American Racer Fall Festival main event. Stac Schroeder of Clear Lake, Justin
Ades of Webster City, Mike Myers of Mason City, Gary Lalor of Eagle Grove and
Michael Schadendorf of Algona finished second through sixth to earn automatic
berths in the Saturday finale.
In B-Mod action, Doug Cook of Whittemore took the checkers and earned himself an
outside front row starting spot in Saturday's $1,000-to-win feature. Mark
Sathoff of Fairmont, Minn. Josh Meyer of Fairmont, Minn., Travis Lain of Titonka,
Jared Boumeester of Waseca, Minn., and Waterloo's Ron Scally completed the top-6
finishers.
In the 2450-lb. Modified class, Jeff Ignaszewski of Wells, Minn., took the win,
followed by Jay Goosman of Hinton, Scott Baker of Boone, Loren Pesicka Jr. of
Burt and Fairmont, Minn.'s Garry Oskerson.
Saturday night will feature the O’Reilly USMTS headliner with the top 4
points-earners from the first two nights garnering an automatic spot in the
12-car redraw for Saturday's $10,000-to-win American Racer Fall Festival finale.
Saturday's main event for the Stock Cars will pay $3,000 to win, with $1,000
each going to the winner of the Hobby Stock and B-Modified feature races.
Saturday will also feature 2450-lb. Modifieds racing for $1,000 to win (no entry
fee) and $100 to start the main event. Rules for this class will be American
Racer G60 tires, no spoilers, no roller cams, no aluminum heads and a minimum
weight rule of 2,450 pounds.
Gates will open at 2 p.m. with hot laps at 5 p.m. and racing to follow. General
admission grandstand tickets are $15 for adults, $5 for kids ages 6-12 and FREE
for children 5 and under. Pit passes are $30.
The Hancock County Speedway is located 1.3 miles south of U.S. Hwy. 18 on James
St. (turns into Main Ave. and Diagonal and 1st), then 0.5 mile east on 220th
Ave., then 0.1 mile north on Jewel Ave., then east (at the Hancock County
Fairgrounds).
For more information, contact the USMTS office by calling 515-832-7944 or email
Race Director Todd Staley at
todd@usmts.com.
The O’Reilly Auto Parts United States Modified Touring Series is online at
www.USMTS.com.
The Hancock County Speedway is online at
www.HancockCoSpeedway.com.
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OFFICIAL RESULTS
O’Reilly Auto Parts United States Modified Touring Series
Inaugural American Racer Fall Festival - Night 2 of 3
Pritchard Family Auto Stores Hancock County Speedway, Britt, Iowa
Friday, September 30, 2005
Showing finishing position, car number, driver, hometown and starting position
in parentheses.
B-MODIFIEDS
Heat #1:
1. 63 - Josh Meyer -- Fairmont, MN (2)
2. 3 - Craig Klouse -- Mason City, IA (4)
3. 9 - Thomas Buns -- Woden, IA (1)
4. 13 - Reed Brumm (3)
5. 53 - Travis Woodbeck -- Eagle Grove, IA (5) DNS
Heat #2:
1. 81 - Jared Boumeester -- Waseca, MN (2)
2. 25 - Doug Cook -- Whittemore, IA (1)
3. 33 - Travis Lain -- Titonka, IA (5)
4. 8 - Mark Sathoff -- Fairmont, MN (4)
5. 48 - Ron Scally -- Waterloo, IA (3)
"A" Main:
1. 25 - Doug Cook -- Whittemore, IA (2)
2. 8 - Mark Sathoff -- Fairmont, MN (3)
3. 63 - Josh Meyer -- Fairmont, MN (1)
4. 33 - Travis Lain -- Titonka, IA (8)
5. 81 - Jared Boumeester -- Waseca, MN (6)
6. 48 - Ron Scally -- Waterloo, IA (10)
7. 13 - Reed Brumm (7)
8. 9 - Thomas Buns -- Woden, IA (5)
9. 3 - Craig Klouse -- Mason City, IA (4) DNF
10. 53 - Travis Woodbeck -- Eagle Grove, IA (9) DNS
HOBBY STOCKS
Heat:
1. 00 - Andy Altenburg -- Truman, MN (4)
2. 10j - Justin Ades -- Webster City, IA (1)
3. 24s - Michael Schadendorf -- Algona, IA (5)
4. 3m - Mike Myers -- Mason City, IA (3)
5. l5 - Gary Lalor -- Eagle Grove, IA (8)
6. 1r - Brad Ratcliff -- Webster City, IA (2)
7. 51 - Stac Schroeder -- Clear Lake, IA (6)
8. 11l - Chad Lundy -- Eagle Grove, IA (7) DNF
"A" Main:
1. 00 - Andy Altenburg -- Truman, MN (1)
2. 51 - Stac Schroeder -- Clear Lake, IA (7)
3. 10j - Justin Ades -- Webster City, IA (2)
4. 3m - Mike Myers -- Mason City, IA (4)
5. l5 - Gary Lalor -- Eagle Grove, IA (3)
6. 24s - Michael Schadendorf -- Algona, IA (6)
7. 1r - Brad Ratcliff -- Webster City, IA (5)
8. 11l - Chad Lundy -- Eagle Grove, IA (8) DNS
2450-LB. MODIFIEDS
Heat #1:
1. 17 - Garry Oskerson -- Fairmont, MN (2)
2. 15x - Scott Baker -- Boone, IA (1)
3. 22I - Jeff Ignaszewski -- Wells, MN (8)
4. 31 - Corey Dripps -- Cedar Falls, IA (6)
5. 72 - Doug Hillson -- Blooming Prairie, MN (3)
6. 4 - Rick Schuller -- Burt, IA (7)
7. 291 - Carey Umbarger -- Garner, IA (5) DNF
8. 94 - Alex Webner -- Garner, IA (4) DNF
Heat #2:
1. 34 - Jay Goosman -- Hinton, IA (3)
2. 25 - Keith Schmidt (4)
3. 87 - Doug Doocy -- Lone Rock, IA (5)
4. 22 - Charlie McKenna -- Clear Lake, (7)
5. 57B - Dennis Betzer -- Central City, IA (2) DNF
6. 10 - Jeremy Mills -- Garner, IA (1) DNF
7. 6M - Loren Pesicka Jr -- Burt, IA (6) DNF
"A" Main:
1. 22I - Jeff Ignaszewski -- Wells, MN (8)
2. 34 - Jay Goosman -- Hinton, IA (3)
3. 15x - Scott Baker -- Boone, IA (4)
4. 6M - Loren Pesicka Jr. -- Burt, IA (14)
5. 17 - Garry Oskerson -- Fairmont, MN (9)
6. 25 - Keith Schmidt (1)
7. 87 - Doug Doocy -- Lone Rock, IA (5)
8. 57B - Dennis Betzer -- Central City, IA (11)
9. 4 - Rick Schuller -- Burt, IA (10)
10. 291 - Carey Umbarger -- Garner, IA (13)
11. 22 - Charlie McKenna -- Clear Lake, (7) DNF
12. 31 - Corey Dripps -- Cedar Falls, IA (2) DNS
13. 72 - Doug Hillson -- Blooming Prairie, MN (6) DNS
14. 10 - Jeremy Mills -- Garner, IA (12) DNS
15. 94 - Alex Webner -- Garner, IA (15) DNS
STOCK CARS
Heat #1:
1. 10 - Jeremy Ades -- Goldfield, IA (2)
2. 21p - Larry Portis -- North Springs, IA (1)
3. 20t - Malcolm Teachout -- Granada, MN (3)
4. 29 - Matt Greiner -- Washington, IA (8)
5. 88 - Mike Graber -- Ewing, NE (4)
6. 95 - Tom McKenzie -- Sioux City, IA (5)
7. 18j - Tim Stupka -- Eagle Grove, IA (7)
8. 14 - Chad Palmer -- Renwick, IA (6) DNF
Heat #2:
1. 42 - Jeff Nielsen -- Pocahontas, IA (5)
2. 20 - Gary Rotenberger -- Calmar, IA (4)
3. 30 - Kenneth Even -- Waterloo, IA (7)
4. 12 - Em Fretheim -- Decorah, IA (3)
5. t53 - Todd Foster -- Webster City, IA (8)
6. 04 - Don Vis -- Marshalltown, IA (2)
7. 52 - John Pletcher -- Britt, IA (1)
8. 5x - Gary Lalor Jr. -- Eagle Grove, IA (6
"A" Main:
1. t53 - Todd Foster -- Webster City, IA (2)
2. 21p - Larry Portis -- North Springs, IA (8)
3. 42 - Jeff Nielsen -- Pocahontas, IA (3)
4. 10 - Jeremy Ades -- Goldfield, IA (6)
5. 14 - Chad Palmer -- Renwick, IA (16)
6. 88 - Mike Graber -- Ewing, NE (1)
7. 04 - Don Vis -- Marshalltown, IA (12)
8. 29 - Matt Greiner -- Washington, IA (9)
9. 5x - Gary Lalor Jr. -- Eagle Grove, IA (15)
10. 20 - Gary Rotenberger -- Calmar, IA (5)
11. 18j - Tim Stupka -- Eagle Grove, IA (13)
12. 12 - Em Fretheim -- Decorah, IA (4) DNF
13. 95 - Tom McKenzie -- Sioux City, IA (11) DNF
14. 30 - Kenneth Even -- Waterloo, IA (7) DNF
15. 52 - John Pletcher -- Britt, IA (14) DNF
16. 20t - Malcolm Teachout -- Granada, MN (10) DNF
O'REILLY USMTS MODIFIEDS
Heat #1:
1. 3 - Kelly Shryock -- Fertile, IA (2)
2. 12 - Mark Elliott -- Webster City, IA (5)
3. 100 - George White -- Fort Worth, TX (1)
4. 555 - Ryan Ruter -- Kanawha, IA (8)
5. 17 - Garry Oskerson -- Fairmont, MN (6)
6. 18s - Brent Bohmont -- Martell, NE (7)
7. 5M - Gary March -- Hinton, IA (4) DNF
8. 94 - Alex Webner -- Garner, IA (3) DNS
Heat #2:
1. 12 - Jason Hughes -- Colcord, OK (1)
2. 21m - Dean Mahlstedt -- Garner, IA (3)
3. 7 - Al Hejna -- Clear Lake, IA (5)
4. 10h - Todd Hanson -- Clear Lake, IA (4)
5. 65 - Tommy Meyer -- Blooming Prairie, MN (6)
6. 72 - Doug Hillson -- Blooming Prairie, MN (2)
7. 12m - Jason Miller -- Osceola, WI (8)
8. 33z - Zack VanderBeek -- New Sharon, IA (7)
Heat #3:
1. 7ii - Mike Hejna -- Clear Lake, IA (1)
2. 10 - Jeremy Mills -- Garner, IA (6)
3. 55x - Brian Shaw -- Brownsville, MN (4)
4. 19 - Darin Duffy -- Hazleton, IA (5)
5. 10x - Mike Steensma -- Luverne, MN (7)
6. 17s - Mike Spaulding -- Bemdji, MN (3)
7. 14 - Jon Tesch -- Watertown, SD (2) DNF
Heat #4:
1. 83 - Willy Kraft -- Lake Field, MN (3)
2. 26 - Brad McEwan -- Storm Lake, IA (7)
3. 50 - Brad Bakken -- Garner, IA (6)
4. 9g - Rick Gustin -- Marshalltown, IA (4)
5. 31 - Corey Dripps -- Cedar Falls, IA (1)
6. 55 - Alan Mondus -- Lakeville, MN (5)
7. 12j - Justin O'Brein -- Volga, IA (2) DNF
"B" Main #1:
1. 65 - Tommy Meyer -- Blooming Prairie, MN (4)
2. 100 - George White -- Fort Worth, TX (1)
3. 10h - Todd Hanson -- Clear Lake, IA (2)
4. 17s - Mike Spaulding -- Bemdji, MN (6)
5. 14 - Jon Tesch -- Watertown, SD (8)
6. 12m - Jason Miller -- Osceola, WI (7)
7. 18s - Brent Bohmont -- Martell, NE (5)
8. 10x - Mike Steensma -- Luverne, MN (3)
9. 94 - Alex Webner -- Garner, IA (9) DNS
"B" Main #2:
1. 19 - Darin Duffy -- Hazleton, IA (1)
2. 9g - Rick Gustin -- Marshalltown, IA (2)
3. 33z - Zack VanderBeek -- New Sharon, IA (9)
4. 72 - Doug Hillson -- Blooming Prairie, MN (5)
5. 55 - Alan Mondus -- Lakeville, MN (6)
6. 17 - Garry Oskerson -- Fairmont, MN (3) DNF
7. 31 - Corey Dripps -- Cedar Falls, IA (4) DNF
8. 5M - Gary March -- Hinton, IA (7) DNF
9. 12j - Justin O'Brein -- Volga, IA (8) DNS
"A" Main:
1. 3 - Kelly Shryock -- Fertile, IA (3)
2. 12 - Jason Hughes -- Colcord, OK (2)
3. 26 - Brad McEwan -- Storm Lake, IA (6)
4. 10 - Jeremy Mills -- Garner, IA (1)
5. 14 - Jon Tesch -- Watertown, SD (21)
6. 7 - Al Hejna -- Clear Lake, IA (10)
7. 12m - Jason Miller -- Osceola, WI (23)
8. 65 - Tommy Meyer -- Blooming Prairie, MN (13)
9. 7ii - Mike Hejna -- Clear Lake, IA (5)
10. 100 - George White -- Fort Worth, TX (15)
11. 10h - Todd Hanson -- Clear Lake, IA (17)
12. 12 - Mark Elliott -- Webster City, IA (4)
13. 19 - Darin Duffy -- Hazleton, IA (14)
14. 9g - Rick Gustin -- Marshalltown, IA (16)
15. 33z - Zack VanderBeek -- New Sharon, IA (18)
16. 55 - Alan Mondus -- Lakeville, MN (22)
17. 21m - Dean Mahlstedt -- Garner, IA (7) DNF
18. 50 - Brad Bakken -- Garner, IA (9) DNF
19. 17s - Mike Spaulding -- Bemdji, MN (19) DNF
20. 83 - Willy Kraft -- Lake Field, MN (8) DNF
21. 555 - Ryan Ruter -- Kanawha, IA (11) DNF
22. 55x - Brian Shaw -- Brownsville, MN (12) DNF
23. 17 - Garry Oskerson -- Fairmont, MN (24) DNF
24. 72 - Doug Hillson -- Blooming Prairie, MN (20) DNF
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Thursday, September 29, 2005
MAHLSTEDT SCORES IN AMERICAN RACER FALL FESTIVAL OPENER
BRITT, Iowa (Sept. 29, 2005) -- Dean Mahlstedt has been one of the hottest
drivers on the O’Reilly Auto Parts United States Modified Touring Series during
the month of September, and his hot streak reached a boiling point Thursday
night as the Garner pilot scored his career-first O’Reilly USMTS feature win on
opening night at the inaugural American Racer Fall Festival at the Pritchard
Family Auto Stores Hancock County Speedway in Britt, Iowa.
Mahlstedt, who is the current points leader in the AFCO Challenge -- a
$3,000-to-win "mini-series" comprised of the final 10 points events for the
O’Reilly USMTS, pocketed $1,000 for the victory with a last-lap pass of Al Hejna
in the 25-lap main event.
Hejna took the lead at the drop of the green flag with polesitter Mahlstedt
giving chase. With several three- and four-wide battles going on behind them,
Mahlstedt wrestled the lead away from Hejna on lap 13 but surrendered the point
back to Clear Lake driver two laps later.
With the white flag waving, Mahlstedt charged to the inside of Hejna to grab the
top spot and go on to win the race to the checkered flag. Hejna's younger
brother, Mike, also slipped by and took the runner-up spot at the finish.
Mark Elliott of Webster City scored a fourth-place paycheck while Colcord,
Okla.'s Jason Hughes rounded out the top-5 finishers.
Long-tow pro George White of Ft. Worth, Texas, raced from the 21st starting spot
to finish 10th, earning the Olympic Fire Protection Hard Charger honors.
In Thursday's Stock Car action, Tom Schmitt of Independence continued his
winning ways as he won his second main event in a row at the 3/8-mile oval. In
his last visit to the Britt speedplant on Aug. 12, Schmitt captured the USRA
Stock Car Nationals victory and a $6,600 payoff.
Kevin Opheim of Mason City, Iowa, took Thursday's runner-up spot behind Schmitt,
with Scott Bauer of Riceville, Rodney Necker of Sumner and Ryan Watnem of
Humboldt completing the top-5 finishers. Jeff Nielsen of Pocahontas grabbed the
sixth and final transfer spot for the inside row of Saturday's $3,000-to-win
main event.
In Hobby Stock action, Donovan Smith of Lake City out-gunned Dan Haugland of
Crystal Lake to take the checkers. Smith's brother, Dustin, finished third,
followed by Calvin Lange of Humboldt and Britt's John Madson. Randy Hadacek of
Britt grabbed the sixth and final transfer spot for the inside row of Saturday's
$1,000-to-win main event.
Jake Simpson of Algona held off Marshalltown's Ryan Gustin for the win in the
B-Modified main event. Following the race, however, Gustin was disqualified for
an equipment infraction, moving up Matt Lettow of Roland into the second-place
finish. Toby Boothroyd of Britt was credited with third, while Dustin Brown of
Thornton finished fourth and Forest City's Jesse Hoeft got fifth. Jeramie Faber
of Britt grabbed the sixth and final transfer spot for the inside row of
Saturday's $1,000-to-win main event.
Friday night will feature another $1,000-to-win main event for the O’Reilly
USMTS, with the top 4 points-earners from the first two nights garnering an
automatic spot in the 12-car redraw for Saturday's $10,000-to-win American Racer
Fall Festival finale.
Stock Cars, Hobby Stocks and B-Modifieds will be battling for the first six
spots in the outside of row of their respective feature races on Saturday.
Friday will also feature 2450-lb. Modifieds racing for $500 to win (no entry
fee) and $50 to start the main event. Rules for this class will be American
Racer G60 tires, no spoilers, no roller cams, no aluminum heads and a minimum
weight rule of 2,450 pounds.
Gates will open at 3:30 p.m. with the first race slated for 6:30. General
admission grandstand tickets are $12 for adults, $3 for kids ages 6-12 and FREE
for children 5 and under. Pit passes are $25.
The Hancock County Speedway is located 1.3 miles south of U.S. Hwy. 18 on James
St. (turns into Main Ave. and Diagonal and 1st), then 0.5 mile east on 220th
Ave., then 0.1 mile north on Jewel Ave., then east (at the Hancock County
Fairgrounds).
For more information, contact the USMTS office by calling 515-832-7944 or email
Race Director Todd Staley at
todd@usmts.com.
The O’Reilly Auto Parts United States Modified Touring Series is online at
www.USMTS.com.
The Hancock County Speedway is online at
www.HancockCoSpeedway.com.
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OFFICIAL RESULTS
O’Reilly Auto Parts United States Modified Touring Series
Inaugural American Racer Fall Festival - Night 1 of 3
Pritchard Family Auto Stores Hancock County Speedway, Britt, Iowa
Thursday, September 29, 2005
Showing finishing position, car number, driver, hometown and starting position
in parentheses.
The top 20 drivers in passing points accumulated in the heat races will be
locked into the "A" main, with the top 12 re-drawing for their starting
positions.
B-MODIFIEDS
Heat #1:
1. 21l - Matt Lettow -- Roland, IA (3)
2. 19 - Ryan Gustin -- Marshalltown, IA (1)
3. 63 - Josh Meyer -- Fairmont, MN (4)
4. 5 - Jake Simpson -- Algona, IA (7)
5. 9 - Thomas Buns -- Woden, IA (6)
6. 65D - Dustin Brown -- Thornton, IA (5) DNF
7. 48 - Ron Scally -- Waterloo, IA (2) DNS
Heat #2:
1. 33 - Travis Lain -- Titonka, IA (3)
2. 71 - Toby Boothroyd -- Britt, IA (5)
3. 21 - Jesse Hoeft -- Forest City, IA (6)
4. 13 - Reed Brumm (2)
5. 3f - Jeramie Faber -- Britt, IA (4)
6. 53 - Travis Woodbeck -- Eagle Grove, IA (7) DNF
7. 25 - Doug Cook -- Whittemore, IA (1) DNF
"A" Main:
1. 5 - Jake Simpson -- Algona, IA (1)
2. 21l - Matt Lettow -- Roland, IA (3)
3. 71 - Toby Boothroyd -- Britt, IA (6)
4. 65D - Dustin Brown -- Thornton, IA (11)
5. 21 - Jesse Hoeft -- Forest City, IA (9)
6. 3f - Jeramie Faber -- Britt, IA (10)
7. 25 - Doug Cook -- Whittemore, IA (13)
8. 33 - Travis Lain -- Titonka, IA (2)
9. 53 - Travis Woodbeck -- Eagle Grove, IA (12) DNF
10. 13 - Reed Brumm (8) DNF
11. 63 - Josh Meyer -- Fairmont, MN (4) -1 Lap
12. 9 - Thomas Buns -- Woden, IA (7) DNS
13. 48 - Ron Scally -- Waterloo, IA (14) DNS
14. 19 - Ryan Gustin -- Marshalltown, IA (5) DQ
HOBBY STOCKS
Heat #1:
1. 2h - Dan Haugland -- Crystal Lake, IA (3)
2. 43 - Calvin Lange -- Humboldt, IA (1)
3. 00 - Andy Altenburg -- Truman, MN (7)
4. 22 - John Madson -- Britt, IA (2)
5. 69 - Scott Germundson -- Mason City, IA (5)
6. 51 - Stac Schroeder -- Clear Lake, IA (6) DNF
7. 24 - Chris Evenson -- Algona, IA (4) DNS
Heat #2:
1. 35 - Donovan Smith -- Lake City, IA (3)
2. 24s - Michael Schadendorf -- Algona, IA (4)
3. 85 - Dustin Smith -- Lake City, IA (5)
4. L5 - Gary Lalor -- Eagle Grove, IA (6)
5. 5 - Randy Hadacek -- Britt, IA (2)
6. 1r - Brad Ratcliff -- Webster City, IA (1)
"A" Main:
1. 35 - Donovan Smith -- Lake City, IA (2)
2. 2h - Dan Haugland -- Crystal Lake, IA (4)
3. 85 - Dustin Smith -- Lake City, IA (6)
4. 43 - Calvin Lange -- Humboldt, IA (3)
5. 22 - John Madson -- Britt, IA (8)
6. 5 - Randy Hadacek -- Britt, IA (10)
7. L5 - Gary Lalor -- Eagle Grove, IA (5)
8. 24s - Michael Schadendorf -- Algona, IA (7)
9. 1r - Brad Ratcliff -- Webster City, IA (11)
10. 69 - Scott Germundson -- Mason City, IA (9)
11. 24 - Chris Evenson -- Algona, IA (13)
12. 00 - Andy Altenburg -- Truman, MN (1) DNF
13. 51 - Stac Schroeder -- Clear Lake, IA (12) DNF
STOCK CARS
Heat #1:
1. 18 - Tom Schmitt -- Independence, IA (6)
2. 29 - Matt Greiner -- Washington, IA (4)
3. 44K - Kevin Opheim -- Mason City, IA (1)
4. 3b - Andy Bruggeman -- Garner, IA (2)
5. 29 - Scott Bauer -- Riceville, IA (7)
6. t53 - Todd Foster -- Webster City, IA (5)
7. 30 - Kenneth Even -- Waterloo, IA (3)
8. 5x - Gary Lalor Jr. -- Eagle Grove, IA (8)
Heat #2:
1. 42 - Jeff Nielsen -- Pocahontas, IA (3)
2. 14 - Chad Palmer -- Renwick, IA (2)
3. 99 - Rodney Necker -- Sumner, IA (5)
4. 88 - Ryan Watnem -- Humboldt, IA (7)
5. 21p - Larry Portis -- North Springs, IA (1)
6. 18J - Tim Stupka -- Eagle Grove, IA (6)
7. 52 - John Pletcher -- Britt, IA (4) DNF
"A" Main:
1. 18 - Tom Schmitt -- Independence, IA (7)
2. 44K - Kevin Opheim -- Mason City, IA (2)
3. 29 - Scott Bauer -- Riceville, IA (8)
4. 99 - Rodney Necker -- Sumner, IA (9)
5. 88 - Ryan Watnem -- Humboldt, IA (10)
6. 42 - Jeff Nielsen -- Pocahontas, IA (5)
7. 14 - Chad Palmer -- Renwick, IA (6)
8. 30 - Kenneth Even -- Waterloo, IA (13)
9. 21p - Larry Portis -- North Springs, IA (3)
10. 3b - Andy Bruggeman -- Garner, IA (4)
11. 5x - Gary Lalor Jr. -- Eagle Grove, IA (14)
12. t53 - Todd Foster -- Webster City, IA (11)
13. 52 - John Pletcher -- Britt, IA (15) DNF
14. 29 - Matt Greiner -- Washington, IA (1) DNF
15. 18J - Tim Stupka -- Eagle Grove, IA (12) DNF
O’REILLY AUTO PARTS UNITED STATES MODIFIED TOURING SERIES
Heat #1:
1. 12 - Mark Elliott -- Webster City, IA (2)
2. 12 - Jason Hughes -- Concold, OK (4)
3. 19 - Darin Duffy -- Hazleton, IA (1)
4. 555 - Ryan Ruter -- Kanawha, IA (6)
5. 10 - Jeremy Mills -- Garner, IA (5)
6. 55 - Brian Shaw -- Brownsville, MN (3)
7. 72 - Doug Hillson -- Blooming Prairie, MN (7)
8. 50 - Brad Bakken -- Garner, IA (8) DNF
Heat #2:
1. 7 - Al Hejna -- Clear Lake, IA (1)
2. 33z - Zack VanderBeek -- New Sharon, IA (3)
3. 7ii - Mike Hejna -- Clear Lake, IA (5)
4. 74 - Mark Noble -- Blooming Prairie, MN (4)
5. 83 - Willy Kraft -- Lake Field, MN (6)
6. 94 - Alex Webner -- Garner, IA (2)
7. 9g - Rick Gustin -- Marshalltown, IA (7) DNF
Heat #3:
1. 3 - Kelly Shryock -- Fertile, IA (2)
2. 26 - Brad McEwan -- Storm Lake, IA (4)
3. 65 - Tommy Meyer -- Blooming Prairie, MN (7)
4. 12M - Jason Miller -- Osceola, WI (5)
5. 17 - Garry Oskerson -- Fairmont, MN (3)
6. 25 - Keith Schmidt (1)
7. 100 - George White -- Fort Worth, TX (6) DNF
Heat #4:
1. 21m - Dean Mahlstedt -- Garner, IA (3)
2. 31 - Corey Dripps -- Cedar Falls, IA (2)
3. 14 - Jon Tesch -- Watertown, SD (5)
4. 17s - Mike Spaulding -- Bemdji, MN (7)
5. 12J - Justin O'Brein -- Volga, IA (1)
6. 10h - Todd Hanson -- Clear Lake, IA (6)
7. 10X - Mike Steensma -- Luverne, MN (4)
"B" Main #1:
1. 83 - Willy Kraft -- Lake Field, MN (3)
2. 19 - Darin Duffy -- Hazleton, IA (1)
3. 17 - Garry Oskerson -- Fairmont, MN (4)
4. 50 - Brad Bakken -- Garner, IA (9)
5. 100 - George White -- Fort Worth, TX (8)
6. 55 - Brian Shaw -- Brownsville, MN (5)
7. 25 - Keith Schmidt (6)
8. 12M - Jason Miller -- Osceola, WI (2)
9. 72 - Doug Hillson -- Blooming Prairie, MN (7) DNS
"B" Main #2:
1. 555 - Ryan Ruter -- Kanawha, IA (1)
2. 10 - Jeremy Mills -- Garner, IA (3)
3. 12J - Justin O'Brein -- Volga, IA (4)
4. 94 - Alex Webner -- Garner, IA (5)
5. 10X - Mike Steensma -- Luverne, MN (8)
6. 74 - Mark Noble -- Blooming Prairie, MN (2) DNF
7. 10h - Todd Hanson -- Clear Lake, IA (6) DNF
8. 9g - Rick Gustin -- Marshalltown, IA (7) DNS
"A" Main:
1. 21m - Dean Mahlstedt -- Garner, IA (1)
2. 7ii - Mike Hejna -- Clear Lake, IA (10)
3. 7 - Al Hejna -- Clear Lake, IA (2)
4. 12 - Mark Elliott -- Webster City, IA (3)
5. 12 - Jason Hughes -- Concold, OK (5)
6. 65 - Tommy Meyer -- Blooming Prairie, MN (6)
7. 14 - Jon Tesch -- Watertown, SD (11)
8. 26 - Brad McEwan -- Storm Lake, IA (8)
9. 555 - Ryan Ruter -- Kanawha, IA (14)
10. 100 - George White -- Fort Worth, TX (21)
11. 83 - Willy Kraft -- Lake Field, MN (13)
12. 55 - Brian Shaw -- Brownsville, MN (23)
13. 33z - Zack VanderBeek -- New Sharon, IA (4)
14. 50 - Brad Bakken -- Garner, IA (19)
15. 17s - Mike Spaulding -- Bemdji, MN (12)
16. 10 - Jeremy Mills -- Garner, IA (16)
17. 17 - Garry Oskerson -- Fairmont, MN (17)
18. 31 - Corey Dripps -- Cedar Falls, IA (9) DNF
19. 19 - Darin Duffy -- Hazleton, IA (15) DNF
20. 12J - Justin O'Brein -- Volga, IA (18) DNF
21. 3 - Kelly Shryock -- Fertile, IA (7) DNF
22. 94 - Alex Webner -- Garner, IA (20) DNF
23. 10X - Mike Steensma -- Luverne, MN (22) DNF
24. 74 - Mark Noble -- Blooming Prairie, MN (24) DNS
Wednesday, September 28, 2005
AMERICAN RACER FALL FESTIVAL TO REWARD AREA RACERS IN A PINCH
BRITT, Iowa (Sept. 28, 2005) -- Officials at the Hancock County Speedway in
Britt, Iowa, have announced that they will be adding yet another bonus to the
already-enormous purse for this weekend's inaugural American Racer Fall
Festival.
Last weekend, two area racetracks -- Mineral City Speedway in Fort Dodge and
I-35 Speedway in Mason City -- were rained out on Saturday, which was to be the
second of two nights at each track. Officials at both facilities have
rescheduled their events for this Saturday -- the same night at the American
Racer Fall Festival at the Hancock County Speedway.
"Over the last few days, we have had numerous calls from drivers who were
looking forward to coming to Britt this Saturday, but have already
pre-registered at their local track," said Hancock County Speedway promoter Todd
Staley. "Many of these drivers have paid an entry fee for both races, and now
they will have to choose one or the other. We want to help make that decision a
no-brainer."
Drivers who competed at either the Mineral City Speedway or I-35 Speedway last
Friday, Sept. 23, will have a chance at a bonus payoff in this coming Saturday's
finale at the Hancock County Speedway's American Racer Fall Festival.
During Saturday's A-mains, the two drivers scoring the best finish that also
raced last Friday at either the Fort Dodge or Mason City racetracks, will get a
bonus on top of their posted winnings for the night.
In the Modified and Stock Car classes, the highest-finishing driver will get
$300 and the second-highest-finishing driver will earn an extra $200. In the
Hobby Stock and B-Mod divisions, the bonus payouts are $200 and $100,
respectively.
That's an extra $1,600 in the prize pool on top of the $80,000-plus purse.
"It doesn't matter if you run last in Saturday's A-main at Britt and you ran
last in last Friday's show at Fort Dodge, you get the bonus money if you are the
highest finishing driver that raced there or Mason City last week," Staley
continued. "It's all about the risk-takers who strap into those cars, put on a
helmet and give our fans a show. We want the drivers to know that we take care
of our own."
For more information, call 515-832-7944.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28
Open practice for all classes. Gates will open at 4 p.m. with practice from 6 to
9:30 p.m. Grandstand admission will be free of charge. Pit passes will be $15.
Driver wishing to pre-enter at the discounted rate will be allowed to do so
Wednesday night.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 29
Heats, B-mains, and A-main qualifiers for Hobby Stocks, B-Mods, Stock Cars and
O’Reilly USMTS Modifieds. The top six cars in the Hobby Stock, Stock Car and
B-Mod classes will be locked into the inside row of Saturday’s main event. These
six cars will not be required to race on Friday night.
O’Reilly USMTS Modifieds will compete in a $1,000-to-win A-main qualifier which
will award points. The top 4 drivers in combined points earned on Thursday and
Friday will be locked into the 12-driver redraw for Saturday's $10,000-to-win
main event.
Gates will open at 3:30 p.m. with the first race slated for 6:30. General
admission grandstand tickets are $12 for adults, $3 for kids ages 6-12 and FREE
for children 5 and under. Pit passes are $25. All drivers will be paid each
night.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30
Heats, B-mains, and A-main qualifiers for Hobby Stocks, B-Mods, Stock Cars and
O’Reilly USMTS Modifieds. The top six cars in the Hobby Stock, Stock Car and
B-Mod classes will be locked into the outside row of Saturday’s main event.
O’Reilly USMTS Modifieds will compete in a $1,000-to-win A-main qualifier which
will award points. The top 4 drivers in combined points earned on Thursday and
Friday will be locked into the 12-driver redraw for Saturday's $10,000-to-win
main event.
Friday will also feature 2450-lb. Modifieds racing for $500 to win (no entry
fee) and $50 to start the main event. Rules for this class will be American
Racer G60 tires, no spoilers, no roller cams, no aluminum heads and a minimum
weight rule of 2,450 pounds. This class will run heats, B-main(s) and an A-main.
The top four drivers from Friday's main event, along with the top-4 qualifiers
on Saturday will redraw for the first eight starting spots in Saturday's main
event.
Gates will open at 3:30 p.m. with the first race slated for 6:30. General
admission grandstand tickets are $12 for adults, $3 for kids ages 6-12 and FREE
for children 5 and under. Pit passes are $25.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1
Last-chance heats and last-chance qualifiers for Hobby Stocks, B-Mods, Stock
Cars and O’Reilly USMTS Modifieds. Hobby Stocks will pay $1,000 to win, B-Mods
will pay $1,000 to win and Stock Cars will pay $3,000 to win.
The O’Reilly USMTS Modifieds will pay $10,000 to win and will start 28 cars in
the main event (no provisionals). With four drivers from Thursday and Friday
locked into Saturday's main event redraw, eight more drivers will join the
redraw, with any one of the 12 having an equal chance of taking the pole
position.
2450-lb. Modifieds will be racing for $1,000 to win (no entry fee). Rules for
this class will be American Racer G60 tires, no spoilers, no roller cams, no
aluminum heads and a minimum weight rule of 2,450 pounds. This class will run
heats, B-main(s) and an A-main. The top four drivers from Friday's main event,
along with the top-4 qualifiers on Saturday will redraw for the first eight
starting spots in Saturday's main event. Saturday's main event payout will be as
follows: $1000, 700, 500, 400, 300, 250, 200, 175, 150, 130, 120, 115, 110, 105,
100, 100, 100, 100, 100, 100, 100, 100, 100, 100. There will also be a $500
bonus for any driver who can win both the Friday and Saturday night A-mains.
Gates will open at 2 p.m. with hot laps at 5 p.m. and racing to follow. General
admission grandstand tickets are $15 for adults, $5 for kids ages 6-12 and FREE
for children 5 and under. Pit passes are $30.
ENTRY FEES
Hobby Stocks - $25 Early Entry, $50 Late Entry
B-Mods - $25 Early Entry, $50 Late Entry
Stock Cars - $50 Early Entry, $100 Late Entry
O’Reilly USMTS Modifieds - $100 Early Entry, $200 Late Entry
Early entries will be accepted at Wednesday night's practice session. For entry
forms and/or a listing of guaranteed full payouts, call the USMTS office at
515-832-7944.
RULES NOTICE
O’Reilly USMTS Modifieds will be governed by USMTS rules. Stock Cars, Hobby
Stocks and B-Mods will be governed by USRA rules (Independence and Echo Valley
B-Mods are legal). Grooving and siping is allowed in all classes except Hobby
Stocks.
BIG WEEKEND PAYOFF POSSIBLE
With last weekend's 7th Annual Featherlite Fall Jamboree being rained out, the
event has been rescheduled for this Sunday, Oct. 2. And with a $12,000 winner's
share on the line, one driver could possibly haul in more than $24,000 for
sweeping the Thursday, Friday and Saturday races at the American Racer Fall
Festival, as well as Sunday's event at Deer Creek Speedway in Spring Valley,
Minn.!
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
The Hancock County Speedway is located 1.3 miles south of U.S. Hwy. 18 on James
St. (turns into Main Ave. and Diagonal and 1st), then 0.5 mile east on 220th
Ave., then 0.1 mile north on Jewel Ave., then east (at the Hancock County
Fairgrounds).
CONTACT INFO
For more information, contact the USMTS office by calling 515-832-7944 or email
Race Director Todd Staley at
todd@usmts.com.
The O’Reilly Auto Parts United States Modified Touring Series is online at
www.USMTS.com.
The Hancock County Speedway is online at
www.HancockCoSpeedway.com.
Tuesday, September 27, 2005
2450-LB. MODIFIEDS ADDED TO FRIDAY LINE-UP AT AMERICAN RACER FALL
FESTIVAL
BRITT, Iowa (Sept. 27, 2005) -- By popular demand, officials at the Hancock
County Speedway in Britt, Iowa, have added 2450-lb. Modifieds to the Friday
night slate at this weekend's inaugural American Racer Fall Festival.
"Ever since we announced this class for Saturday's show, the phone has been
ringing off the hook," said event promoter Todd Staley. "Some drivers had races
closer to home on Saturday, but they really wanted to come to Britt this
weekend. This is for the drivers -- to give them a place to race on Friday, and
to make it easier for them to travel with a two-day show now."
There is no entry fee for this class on either day.
Friday's 2450-lb. Modifieds will be racing for $500 to win and $50 to start the
main event. This class will run heats, B-main(s) and an A-main. The top four
drivers from Friday's main event will automatically be locked in to Saturday's
$1,000-to-win main event. These four drivers, along with the top four qualifiers
on Saturday, will redraw for the first eight starting spots in Saturday's main
event.
On Saturday, the 2450-lb. Modifieds will be racing for $1,000 to win and $100 to
start. Saturday's main event payout will be as follows: $1000, 700, 500, 400,
300, 250, 200, 175, 150, 130, 120, 115, 110, 105, 100, 100, 100, 100, 100, 100,
100, 100, 100, 100.
There will also be a $500 bonus for any driver who can win both the Friday and
Saturday night A-mains!
Rules for this class will be American Racer G60 tires, no spoilers, no roller
cams, no aluminum heads and a minimum weight rule of 2,450 pounds. This class
will run heats, B-main(s) and an A-main each night.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28
Open practice for all classes. Gates will open at 4 p.m. with practice from 6 to
9:30 p.m. Grandstand admission will be free of charge. Pit passes will be $15.
Driver wishing to pre-enter at the discounted rate will be allowed to do so
Wednesday night.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 29
Heats, B-mains, and A-main qualifiers for Hobby Stocks, B-Mods, Stock Cars and
O’Reilly USMTS Modifieds. The top six cars in the Hobby Stock, Stock Car and
B-Mod classes will be locked into the inside row of Saturday’s main event. These
six cars will not be required to race on Friday night.
O’Reilly USMTS Modifieds will compete in a $1,000-to-win A-main qualifier which
will award points. The top 4 drivers in combined points earned on Thursday and
Friday will be locked into the 12-driver redraw for Saturday's $10,000-to-win
main event.
Gates will open at 3:30 p.m. with the first race slated for 6:30. General
admission grandstand tickets are $12 for adults, $3 for kids ages 6-12 and FREE
for children 5 and under. Pit passes are $25. All drivers will be paid each
night.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30
Heats, B-mains, and A-main qualifiers for Hobby Stocks, B-Mods, Stock Cars and
O’Reilly USMTS Modifieds. The top six cars in the Hobby Stock, Stock Car and
B-Mod classes will be locked into the outside row of Saturday’s main event.
O’Reilly USMTS Modifieds will compete in a $1,000-to-win A-main qualifier which
will award points. The top 4 drivers in combined points earned on Thursday and
Friday will be locked into the 12-driver redraw for Saturday's $10,000-to-win
main event.
Friday will also feature 2450-lb. Modifieds racing for $500 to win (no entry
fee) and $50 to start the main event. Rules for this class will be American
Racer G60 tires, no spoilers, no roller cams, no aluminum heads and a minimum
weight rule of 2,450 pounds. This class will run heats, B-main(s) and an A-main.
The top four drivers from Friday's main event, along with the top-4 qualifiers
on Saturday will redraw for the first eight starting spots in Saturday's main
event.
Gates will open at 3:30 p.m. with the first race slated for 6:30. General
admission grandstand tickets are $12 for adults, $3 for kids ages 6-12 and FREE
for children 5 and under. Pit passes are $25.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1
Last-chance heats and last-chance qualifiers for Hobby Stocks, B-Mods, Stock
Cars and O’Reilly USMTS Modifieds. Hobby Stocks will pay $1,000 to win, B-Mods
will pay $1,000 to win and Stock Cars will pay $3,000 to win.
The O’Reilly USMTS Modifieds will pay $10,000 to win and will start 28 cars in
the main event (no provisionals). With four drivers from Thursday and Friday
locked into Saturday's main event redraw, eight more drivers will join the
redraw, with any one of the 12 having an equal chance of taking the pole
position.
2450-lb. Modifieds will be racing for $1,000 to win (no entry fee). Rules for
this class will be American Racer G60 tires, no spoilers, no roller cams, no
aluminum heads and a minimum weight rule of 2,450 pounds. This class will run
heats, B-main(s) and an A-main. The top four drivers from Friday's main event,
along with the top-4 qualifiers on Saturday will redraw for the first eight
starting spots in Saturday's main event. Saturday's main event payout will be as
follows: $1000, 700, 500, 400, 300, 250, 200, 175, 150, 130, 120, 115, 110, 105,
100, 100, 100, 100, 100, 100, 100, 100, 100, 100. There will also be a $500
bonus for any driver who can win both the Friday and Saturday night A-mains.
Gates will open at 2 p.m. with hot laps at 5 p.m. and racing to follow. General
admission grandstand tickets are $15 for adults, $5 for kids ages 6-12 and FREE
for children 5 and under. Pit passes are $30.
ENTRY FEES
Hobby Stocks - $25 Early Entry, $50 Late Entry
B-Mods - $25 Early Entry, $50 Late Entry
Stock Cars - $50 Early Entry, $100 Late Entry
O’Reilly USMTS Modifieds - $100 Early Entry, $200 Late Entry
Early entries will be accepted at Wednesday night's practice session. For entry
forms and/or a listing of guaranteed full payouts, call the USMTS office at
515-832-7944.
BIG WEEKEND PAYOFF POSSIBLE
With last weekend's 7th Annual Featherlite Fall Jamboree being rained out, the
event has been rescheduled for this Sunday, Oct. 2. And with a $12,000 winner's
share on the line, one driver could possibly haul in more than $24,000 for
sweeping the Thursday, Friday and Saturday races at the American Racer Fall
Festival, as well as Sunday's event at Deer Creek Speedway in Spring Valley,
Minn.!
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
The Hancock County Speedway is located 1.3 miles south of U.S. Hwy. 18 on James
St. (turns into Main Ave. and Diagonal and 1st), then 0.5 mile east on 220th
Ave., then 0.1 mile north on Jewel Ave., then east (at the Hancock County
Fairgrounds).
CONTACT INFO
For more information, contact the USMTS office by calling 515-832-7944 or email
Race Director Todd Staley at
todd@usmts.com.
The O’Reilly Auto Parts United States Modified Touring Series is online at
www.USMTS.com.
The Hancock County Speedway is online at
www.HancockCoSpeedway.com.
Monday, September 26, 2005
BIG NAMES, BIG BUCKS AT THIS WEEKEND'S FALL FESTIVAL AT HANCOCK
COUNTY SPEEDWAY
BRITT, Iowa (Sept. 26, 2005) -- With the official arrival of Autumn this
past week, race fans in the upper Midwest can begin to dread the long, cold
winter when racing goes into hibernation until next Spring. But have no fear --
hence forth comes a final shot of adrenaline this season to help keep the fire
burning, and race fans talking, until the fowl fly North again.
The biggest names in dirt track racing from Iowa, Minnesota and at least six
other States will converge on the ultimate action track this Thursday, Friday
and Saturday (Sept. 29 - Oct. 1) to compete for their share of the season's
biggest prize pool in the Hawkeye State -- the inaugural American Racer Fall
Festival at the Hancock County Speedway in Britt, Iowa.
For the fans, it's the last chance to see the brightest stars in the Modified,
Stock Car, Hobby Stock and B-Mod divisions this year. For the drivers, it will
be a rugged test of wills and skills between the big dogs while the puppies stay
on the porch.
Headlining the American Racer Fall Festival will be the O’Reilly Auto Parts
United States Modified Touring Series in their final battle of 2005 in the State
of Iowa. This event will be a non-points race with no provisional starting spots
-- all drivers must race their way into Saturday's explosive $10,000-to-win main
event on the 3/8-mile clay oval.
Kelly Shryock, Tommy Myer, Brad McEwan, Al Hejna, Mark Noble, Jason Hughes,
Corey Dripps, Zack VanderBeek and the rest of the O’Reilly USMTS regulars will
be on hand, as well as many of the nation's toughest Modified pilots, including
Illinois standout Chad Kinder and Texas superstar George White.
As if that wasn't enough, Saturday night's program will also feature a
$3,000-to-win Stock Car finale, along with a $1,000 top prize for each winner in
the Hobby Stock, B-Mod and 2450-lb. Modified features.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28
Open practice for all classes. Gates will open at 4 p.m. with practice from 6 to
9:30 p.m. Grandstand admission will be free of charge. Pit passes will be $15.
Driver wishing to pre-enter at the discounted rate will be allowed to do so
Wednesday night.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 29
Heats, B-mains, and A-main qualifiers for Hobby Stocks, B-Mods, Stock Cars and
O’Reilly USMTS Modifieds. The top six cars in the Hobby Stock, Stock Car and
B-Mod classes will be locked into the inside row of Saturday’s main event. These
six cars will not be required to race on Friday night.
O’Reilly USMTS Modifieds will compete in a $1,000-to-win A-main qualifier which
will award points. The top 4 drivers in combined points earned on Thursday and
Friday will be locked into the 12-driver redraw for Saturday's $10,000-to-win
main event.
Gates will open at 3:30 p.m. with the first race slated for 6:30. General
admission grandstand tickets are $12 for adults, $3 for kids ages 6-12 and FREE
for children 5 and under. Pit passes are $25. All drivers will be paid each
night.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30
Heats, B-mains, and A-main qualifiers for Hobby Stocks, B-Mods, Stock Cars and
O’Reilly USMTS Modifieds. The top six cars in the Hobby Stock, Stock Car and
B-Mod classes will be locked into the outside row of Saturday’s main event.
O’Reilly USMTS Modifieds will compete in a $1,000-to-win A-main qualifier which
will award points. The top 4 drivers in combined points earned on Thursday and
Friday will be locked into the 12-driver redraw for Saturday's $10,000-to-win
main event.
Gates will open at 3:30 p.m. with the first race slated for 6:30. General
admission grandstand tickets are $12 for adults, $3 for kids ages 6-12 and FREE
for children 5 and under. Pit passes are $25.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1
Last-chance heats and last-chance qualifiers for Hobby Stocks, B-Mods, Stock
Cars and O’Reilly USMTS Modifieds. Hobby Stocks will pay $1,000 to win, B-Mods
will pay $1,000 to win and Stock Cars will pay $3,000 to win.
The O’Reilly USMTS Modifieds will pay $10,000 to win and will start 28 cars in
the main event (no provisionals). With four drivers from Thursday and Friday
locked into Saturday's main event redraw, eight more drivers will join the
redraw, with any one of the 12 having an equal chance of taking the pole
position.
Saturday will also feature 2450-lb. Modifieds racing for $1,000 to win (no entry
fee). Rules for this class will be American Racer G60 tires, no spoilers, no
roller cams, no aluminum heads and a minimum weight rule of 2,450 pounds. This
class will run heats, B-mains and an A-main. 2450-lb. Modified Payout: $1000,
700, 500, 400, 300, 250, 200, 175, 150, 130, 120, 115, 110, 105, 100, 100, 100,
100, 100, 100, 100, 100, 100, 100.
Gates will open at 2 p.m. with hot laps at 5 p.m. and racing to follow. General
admission grandstand tickets are $15 for adults, $5 for kids ages 6-12 and FREE
for children 5 and under. Pit passes are $30.
ENTRY FEES
Hobby Stocks - $25 Early Entry, $50 Late Entry
B-Mods - $25 Early Entry, $50 Late Entry
Stock Cars - $50 Early Entry, $100 Late Entry
O’Reilly USMTS Modifieds - $100 Early Entry, $200 Late Entry
Early entries will be accepted at Wednesday night's practice session. For entry
forms and/or a listing of guaranteed full payouts, call the USMTS office at
515-832-7944.
BIG WEEKEND PAYOFF POSSIBLE
With last weekend's 7th Annual Featherlite Fall Jamboree being rained out, the
event has been rescheduled for this Sunday, Oct. 2. And with a $12,000 winner's
share on the line, one driver could possibly haul in more than $24,000 for
sweeping the Thursday, Friday and Saturday races at the American Racer Fall
Festival, as well as Sunday's event at Deer Creek Speedway in Spring Valley,
Minn.!
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
The Hancock County Speedway is located 1.3 miles south of U.S. Hwy. 18 on James
St. (turns into Main Ave. and Diagonal and 1st), then 0.5 mile east on 220th
Ave., then 0.1 mile north on Jewel Ave., then east (at the Hancock County
Fairgrounds).
CONTACT INFO
For more information, contact the USMTS office by calling 515-832-7944 or email
Race Director Todd Staley at
todd@usmts.com.
The O’Reilly Auto Parts United States Modified Touring Series is online at
www.USMTS.com.
The Hancock County Speedway is online at
www.HancockCoSpeedway.com.
Thursday, September 22, 2005
MCEWAN TRUCKS TO FIRST O’REILLY USMTS WIN
SPRING VALLEY, Minn. (Sept. 22, 2005) -– With the end of the 2005 season
drawing nearer for the O’Reilly Auto Parts United States Modified Touring
Series, Brad McEwan's opportunities to score a victory with the series were
dwindling.
Rather than waiting through a third straight winter for another shot at victory,
McEwan shrugged off the title of "best driver without a win" as he captured
Thursday's 30-lap O’Reilly USMTS main event on opening night for the 7th Annual
Featherlite Fall Jamboree at Deer Creek Speedway in Spring Valley, Minn.
Ironically, McEwan's career first O’Reilly USMTS triumph came against perhaps
the toughest field of Modified cars and drivers ever assembled, as 85 rigs
rolled into the 3/8-mile speedplant's pit area for a shot at the $2,000 top
prize.
The start of the 30-car feature race could have been a disaster for McEwan and
the rest of the field as polesitter Mike Sorensen spun in front of the oncoming
pack on the first lap. The melee brought about a complete restart with Bob Timm
of Rolling Stone, Minn., moving to the pole and McEwan inheriting the outside
front row starting slot.
McEwan edged out Timm to lead the first circuit, but Timm wrestled the lead away
from the Storm Lake, Iowa, pilot on lap 2. Timm paced the next 16 laps before
McEwan slipped by on the outside to take the lead. Timm kept McEwan in his
sights, and made one final jab to the inside of McEwan on the final turn, but
had to settle for a runner-up finish.
Tony Fraise of Donnellson, Iowa, finished third, while Blooming Prairie, Minn.,
veterans Tommy Myer and Mark Noble rounded out the top-5 finishers.
The Olympic Fire Protection Hard Charger honors went to Jason Hughes of Colcord,
Okla., who raced from this 26th starting position to finish ninth.
The second night of the 7th Annual Fall Jamboree takes place on Friday with a
$4,000 top prize awaiting the winner of the O’Reilly USMTS main event.
Saturday's main event winner will take home $12,000.
For more information, call the USMTS headquarters at 515-297-3870, or visit
www.USMTS.com
online.
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OFFICIAL RESULTS
O’Reilly Auto Parts United States Modified Touring Series
7th Annual Featherlite Fall Jamboree - Night 1 of 3
Deer Creek Speedway, Spring Valley, Minn.
Thursday, September 22, 2005
Showing finishing position, car number, driver, hometown and starting position
in parentheses.
The top 20 drivers in passing points accumulated in the heat races will be
locked into the "A" main, with the top 12 re-drawing for their starting
positions.
HEAT #1 (10 laps):
1. 10s - Jay Schraufnagel -- Beaver Dam, WI (2)
2. 31 - Corey Dripps -- Waterloo, IA (1)
3. 05 - Mike Mashl -- DePere, WI (7)
4. 4R - Ron Ver Beek -- Oskaloosa, IA (3)
5. 35 - Jeff Schluetter -- New Hampton, IA (8)
6. 55 - Alan Mondus -- Lakeville, MN (9)
7. 22 - Jeff Spacek -- Phillips, WI (11)
8. 10H - Todd Hanson -- Clear Lake, IA (10)
9. j28 - Craig Bentzin -- Austin, MN (6)
10. c19 - Jeremie Hedrick -- Shawano, WI (5) DNF
11. 24 - Brad Waits -- Zumbrota, MN (4) DNS
HEAT #2 (10 laps):
1. c40 - Mike Chasteen -- Creve Coeur, IL (1)
2. 99 - Bruce Angst -- Winona, MN (6)
3. 21 - Jim Horejsi -- Echo, MN (7)
4. 3T - Todd Dart -- Algoma, WI (3)
5. 4 - Chad Lerch -- Wadena, IA (4)
6. 52w - Nate Wasmund -- Rochester, MN (11)
7. 12J - Justin O'Brien -- Volga, IA (8)
8. 02 - Jacob Dahle -- Morristown, MN (9)
9. 37 - Sean Jerovetz -- Little Suamico, WI (5)
10. 17 - Trevis Underdahl -- Blooming Prairie, MN (10) DNF
11. 4x - Todd Brockman -- Echo, MN (2) DNF
HEAT #3 (10 laps):
1. 26 - Brad McEwan -- Storm Lake, IA (1)
2. 9 - Kent Arment -- Aberdeen, SD (4)
3. 49 - Bob Timm -- Rolling Stone, MN (9)
4. 12 - Jason Hughes -- Colcord, OK (3)
5. 5m - Gary March -- Hinton, IA (6)
6. 35W - Albert Wytaske -- Lansing, MN (2)
7. 83 - Willy Kraft -- Lakefield, MN (10) DNF
8. 14j - Jake Neal -- Omaha, NE (11) DNF
9. 96 - Jay Ihrke -- Dover, MN (7) DNF
10. 02a - Matt Aarsvold -- Oronoco, MN (5) DNF
11. 28c - Bill C. Clemens -- Chatfield, MN (8) DNF
HEAT #4 (10 laps):
1. 65 - Tommy Myer -- Blooming Prairie, MN (4)
2. 11 - Mike Hughes -- Rose Hill, IA (2)
3. 7ii - Mike Hejna -- Clear Lake, IA (3)
4. 7e - Neil Eckhart -- Rochester, MN (5)
5. 33z - Zack VanderBeek -- New Sharon, IA (8)
6. 4m - Bobby Malchus -- Red Oak, TX (9)
7. 72M - Brian Mullen -- Seymour, WI (11)
8. z11 - Donnie Zweiffel -- Mantorville, MN (10)
9. 12n - Lynn Nilsson -- Nunda, SD (7)
10. 59 - Hank Rollinger -- Buffalo City, WI (1) DNF
11. 49x - Jay Poidinger -- Somerset, WI (6) DNF
HEAT #5 (10 laps):
1. 45 - Tony Fraise -- Donnellson, IA (1)
2. 74 - Mark Noble -- Blooming Prairie, MN (8)
3. 555 - Ryan Ruter -- Kanawha, IA (6)
4. 19x - Darin Duffy -- Hazelton, IA (5)
5. 90 - Steve Wetzstein -- West Concord, MN (9)
6. 88 - Chad Wheeler -- Muskogee, OK (7)
7. 7B - Jeff Babcock -- Wayne, OH (2)
8. 11 - Kerry Ledebuhr -- Winona, MN (10)
9. 7 - Al Hejna -- Clear Lake, IA (4)
10. 57 - James King -- Hastings, MN (11) DNF
11. 72 - Douglas Hillson -- Blo