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Drivers look to cash in at Highway 3 Raceway, Mineral City Speedway season openers this Friday-Saturday, May 4-5

FORT DODGE, Iowa (May 1) – Mother Nature’s wicked ways last month will make for an exciting doubleheader this weekend as the Mineral City Speedway in Fort Dodge, Iowa, and Highway 3 Raceway in Allison, Iowa, will roll out the red carpet for fans and drivers for their season openers this Friday and Saturday, May 4-5.

Both tracks will be opening their doors to race fans for an exciting new season, and track officials will also be opening up their wallets to welcome new and returning competitors alike.

On-track action will feature the unparalleled action of the USRA Weekly Racing Series featuring USRA A-Mods, USRA Stock Cars, USRA B-Mods and USRA Hobby Stocks with the following big payouts posted for each season-opening event:

USRA A-MODS: 1. $1000, 2. $700, 3. $500, 4. $400, 5. $300, 6. $250, 7. $200, 8. $175, 9. $150, 10. $130, 11. $120, 12. $110, 13-24. $100, Tow $60.

USRA STOCK CARS: 1. $1000, 2. $500, 3. $400, 4. $300, 5. $200, 6. $175, 7. $150, 8. $130, 9. $115, 10. $100, 11. $90, 12. $80, 13-24. $75, Tow $50.

USRA B-MODS: 1. $750, 2. $400, 3. $300, 4. $250, 5. $200, 6. $150, 7. $130, 8. $110, 9. $100, 10. $90, 11. $80, 12. $75, 13. $70, 14. $65, 15. $60, 16. $55, 17-24. $50, Tow $40.

USRA HOBBY STOCKS: 1. $600, 2. $400, 3. $300, 4. $200, 5. $170, 6. $140, 7. $110, 8. $100, 9. $90, 10. $80, 11. $75, 12. $70, 13. $65, 14. $60, 15. $55, 16-24. $50, Tow $35.

Friday night in Fort Dodge will also have local Econo Stocks and Hornets as part of the program, with the following payouts posted for the May 4 season opener:

ECONO STOCKS: 1. $150, 2. $100, 3. $80, 4. $70, 5. $65, 6. $60, 7. $55, 8. $50, 9. $45, 10. $45, 11. $40, 12. $40, 13. $40, 14. $35, 15. $35, 16-24. $30, Tow $25.

HORNETS: 1. $100, 2. $75, 3. $60, 4. $50, 5. $45, 6. $40, 7. $40, 8. $35, 9. $35, 10. $30, 11. $30, 12. $30, 13. $30, 14-24. $25, Tow $15.

There is no entry fee in any division at either track for these shows.

On Friday at the Mineral City Speedway, pits open at 4:00, grandstand gates open at 5:00 and hot laps start at 7:00 with racing to follow. Adult grandstand tickets are $10, kids ages 13-16 are $6 and children under 13 get in for free. Pit passes are $25.

On Saturday at the Highway 3 Raceway, pits open at 4:00, grandstand gates open at 5:00 and hot laps begin at 6:00 with racing to follow. Adult grandstand tickets are $10, kids ages 6-12 are $3 and children under 6 get in for free. Pit passes are $25.

This will also be the first points race for all classes at both of the legendary half-mile clay ovals. USRA A-Mods will compete for a track points fund worth up to $1,500 to the season champion at each track. USRA Stock Cars will compete for $600 to win the points battle while USRA B-Mods and USRA Hobby Stocks will each square off for a $500 to the 2012 track champion at each of these historic facilities.

The USRA A-Mods will utilize the “alternative” rules package for Modifieds, while all other USRA rules will apply to all four classes.

The Mineral City Speedway is a 1/2-mile semi-banked dirt oval located 0.9 mile north of US 20 on US 169, then 0.5 mile east on 230th. For more information check out www.mineralcityspeedway.com online.

The Highway 3 Raceway is located 0.3 miles north of SR 3 on S. Main St. (at the Butler County Fairgrounds). For more information check out www.highway3raceway.com online.

To learn more about the USRA, visit www.usraracing.com or call 515-832-6000.

Two dates for Iron Man Challenge USRA B-Mods penciled in at Valley Speedway

GRAIN VALLEY, Mo. (April 30) – Officials at the United States Racing Association announced today that the Valley Speedway in Grain Valley, Mo., will host the Industrial Material Surplus Iron Man Challenge for USRA B-Mods on Saturday, June 23, and again on Thursday, Aug. 9.

Both events will pay $500 to win and $75 to start the main event.

The USRA B-Mods will race in conjunction with the USMTS Modifieds at both events. The June 23 show will be a USMTS National Championship Series event while the Aug. 9 stint will be part of the Hunt for the USMTS Casey’s Cup.

The third season for the Industrial Material Surplus Iron Man Challenge boasts 29 dates at 14 popular dirt ovals in 6 states. On the calendar are 27 shows for USRA B-Mods and 15 for the full-fendered USRA Stock Cars. Both classes will race together on 13 nights, USRA B-Mods will have 14 solo nights and Stock Cars will have 2 nights to themselves.

Last season 367 tough-as-nails drivers took part in the Iron Man Challenge, including 237 different USRA B-Mod drivers and 130 USRA Stock Car competitors.

Points will be determined by the best 12 finishes for USRA B-Mods and best 10 finishes for USRA Stock Cars. To be eligible for points funds, drivers must possess a valid USRA license, utilize the American Racer KK704 racing tire on all four wheels and compete in at least half of the events for their division. Licensed USRA drivers in both classes will also earn national points in the American Racer USRA Weekly Racing Series.

IRON MAN CHALLENGE POINTS FUND: USRA Stock Cars – 1. $2000, 2. $1500, 3. $1000, 4. $800, 5. $600, 6. $500, 7. $400, 8. $300, 9. $250, 10. $200; USRA B-Mods – 1. $1000, 2. $700, 3. $500, 4. $400, 5. $350, 6. $300, 7. $200, 8. $175, 9. $150, 10. $125.

AMERICAN RACER USRA WEEKLY RACING SERIES POINTS FUND: USRA Stock Cars – 1. $1500, 2. $1000, 3. $700, 4. $600, 5. $500, 6. $450, 7. $400, 8. $350, 9. $300, 10. $250; USRA B-Mods – 1. $2000, 2. $1500, 3. $1000, 4. $800, 5. $600, 6. $500, 7. $400, 8. $350, 9. $300, 10. $250.

There is no requirement to purchase a USRA license to compete in the Iron Man Challenge, but benefits enjoyed by licensed drivers include a piece-of-mind $100,000 insurance policy and a lucrative points fund. The cost of a USRA license is $100 for Stock Cars and $90 for B-Mods, which covers the driver for all USRA-sanctioned races during the 2012 season.

Next up, the Industrial Material Surplus Iron Man Challenge will be back in action for a doubleheader during the Memorial Day Weekend. On Thursday, May 24, the series heads to the Highway 3 Raceway in Allison, Iowa, and then on Saturday, May 26, it’s a trip to the Deer Creek Speedway in Spring Valley, Minn.

To learn more about the USRA, visit www.usraracing.com or call 515-832-6000. You can also like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/usraracing or follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/usraracing.

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USRA OFFICIAL SPONSORS: American Racer Racing Tires, Awesome Race Suits, Dominator Race Products, Intercomp, KEVKO Oil Pans & Components, Nitroquest, RACEceiver, Western Flyer Race Cars.

USRA PARTICIPATING SPONSORS: Boubin Tire & Automotive, BRODIX Cylinder Heads, DAY Motor Sports, Erson Cams, RacinDirt.com, Sybesma Graphics, SpeedNet Direct.

USRA CONTINGENCY SPONSORS: AERO Race Wheels, AFCO Racing, COMP Cams, Eibach Springs, Fast Shafts, Forty9Designs.com, Genesis Shocks, Hooker Custom Harness, KSE Racing Products, Marsh Racing Wheels, New Vision Graphics, PBM Performance Products, Quarter Master, R2C Performance Products, Real Racing Wheels, Tiger Rear Ends, Wehrs Machine & Racing Products.

Droste rolls to first Industrial Material Surplus Iron Man Challenge victory at Mississippi Thunder Speedway

FOUNTAIN CITY, Wis. (April 27) – Tyler Droste took the lead at the drop of the green flag, and then led all 20 laps of the main event Friday night at the Mississippi Thunder Speedway to notch his first victory in the Industrial Material Surplus Iron Man Challenge for USRA B-Mods.

The 16-year-old from Waterloo, Iowa, started from the outside of the front row and wrestled the lead away from polesitter Josh Gesell on the first lap.

He was challenged the rest of the way by Erik Kanz, but held on to pocket the $500 top prize.

Kanz, along with three other Minnesota drivers – Dan Wheeler, Parker Hale and Shaun Walski – rounded out the top five. Sixth through tenth were Brian Mahlstedt, Troy Langowski, Ben Moudry, Jason Schlangen and Alex Williamson.

The Industrial Material Surplus Iron Man Challenge will be back in action for a doubleheader during the Memorial Day Weekend.

On Thursday, May 24, the series heads to the Highway 3 Raceway in Allison, Iowa, and then on Saturday, May 26, it’s a trip to the Deer Creek Speedway in Spring Valley, Minn.

Both USRA B-Mods and USRA Stock Cars will be on the card both nights in conjunction with the Modifieds of the USMTS Casey’s Cup Series.

To learn more about the USRA, visit www.usraracing.com or call 515-832-6000. You can also like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/usraracing or follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/usraracing.

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OFFICIAL RESULTS
American Racer USRA Weekly Racing Series
Industrial Material Surplus Iron Man Challenge
Mississippi Thunder Speedway, Fountain City, Wis.
Friday, April 27, 2012

USRA B-MODS

Showing finishing position, starting position in parentheses, car number, driver, hometown and money won. All heat race finishers advanced to the “A” Main with the top 12 redrawing for starting positions.

HEAT RACE #1 (8 laps):
1. (3) Red1 Dan Wheeler, Columbia Heights, Minn.
2. (4) 14 Brian Schrage, Cresco, Iowa.
3. (6) 14m Brian Mahlstedt, Ionia, Iowa.
4. (1) 15w Alex Williamson, Rushford, Minn.
5. (7) 95x Shaun Walski, Winona, Minn.
6. (5) 80j Lee Jonsgaard, Minnesota City, Minn.
7. (2) 4g Scott Guthrie, Whitehall, Wis.
8. (8) 98 Kyle Anderson, Decorah, Iowa.

HEAT RACE #2 (8 laps):
1. (2) 88 Troy Langowski, Winona, Minn.
2. (6) 95 Josh Gesell, Ridgeway, Iowa.
3. (3) 44 Brandon Reutzel, Winona, Minn.
4. (4) 7+ Jared Timmerman, Norwalk, Iowa.
5. (1) 13 Chris Bretting, Wasburn, Wis.
6. (7) 3 Matt Appel, Taylor, Wis.
7. (5) 1 Jon Vanminsel, Spring Grove, Minn.

HEAT RACE #3 (8 laps):
1. (2) 92 Tyler Droste, Waterloo, Iowa.
2. (5) 23 Erik Kanz, Winona, Minn.
3. (3) 28 Parker Hale, Grand Meadow, Minn.
4. (7) 27s Jason Schlangen, Cresco, Iowa.
5. (4) 11 Jack Baehman, Hudson, Wis.
6. (6) 85 Ben Moudry, Cottage Grove, Minn.
7. (1) 20 Brady Keefe, Stewartville, Minn.

“A” MAIN (20 laps):
1. (2) 92 Tyler Droste, Waterloo, Iowa, $500.
2. (3) 23 Erik Kanz, Winona, Minn., $400.
3. (8) Red1 Dan Wheeler, Columbia Heights, Minn., $300.
4. (10) 28 Parker Hale, Grand Meadow, Minn., $200.
5. (13) 95x Shaun Walski, Winona, Minn., $175.
6. (4) 14m Brian Mahlstedt, Ionia, Iowa, $150.
7. (6) 88 Troy Langowski, Winona, Minn., $130.
8. (18) 85 Ben Moudry, Cottage Grove, Minn., $115.
9. (7) 27s Jason Schlangen, Cresco, Iowa, $105.
10. (11) 15w Alex Williamson, Rushford, Minn., $100.
11. (20) 1 Jon Vanminsel, Spring Grove, Minn., $90.
12. (5) 14 Brian Schrage, Cresco, Iowa, $80.
13. (12) 7+ Jared Timmerman, Norwalk, Iowa, $75.
14. (15) 11 Jack Baehman, Hudson, Wis., $75.
15. (1) 95 Josh Gesell, Ridgeway, Iowa, $75.
16. (19) 4g Scott Guthrie, Whitehall, Wis., $75.
17. (17) 80j Lee Jonsgaard, Minnesota City, Minn., $75.
18. (16) 3 Matt Appel, Taylor, Wis., $75.
19. (9) 44 Brandon Reutzel, Winona, Minn., $75.
20. (14) 13 Chris Bretting, Wasburn, Wis., $75.
DNS - 20 Brady Keefe, Stewartville, Minn., $50.
DNS - 98 Kyle Anderson, Decorah, Iowa, $50.

Lap Leader: Droste 1-20.
Points Standings: Trevor Hunt 307, Nick Roberts 300, Timmerman 282, Jeremy Chambers 256, Steve Muilenburg 250, Ben Kates 250, Shawn Strong 234, Schlangen 233, Mike Higley 200, Droste 195.
Next Event: Thursday, May 24, Highway 3 Raceway, Allison, Iowa (Stock Cars, B-Mods).

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USRA OFFICIAL SPONSORS: American Racer Racing Tires, Awesome Race Suits, Dominator Race Products, Intercomp, KEVKO Oil Pans & Components, Nitroquest, RACEceiver, Western Flyer Race Cars.

USRA PARTICIPATING SPONSORS: Boubin Tire & Automotive, BRODIX Cylinder Heads, DAY Motor Sports, Erson Cams, RacinDirt.com, Sybesma Graphics, SpeedNet Direct.

USRA CONTINGENCY SPONSORS: AERO Race Wheels, AFCO Racing, COMP Cams, Eibach Springs, Fast Shafts, Forty9Designs.com, Genesis Shocks, Hooker Custom Harness, KSE Racing Products, Marsh Racing Wheels, New Vision Graphics, PBM Performance Products, Quarter Master, R2C Performance Products, Real Racing Wheels, Tiger Rear Ends, Wehrs Machine & Racing Products.

Highway 3 Raceway postpones season opener to May 5

ALLISON, Iowa (April 21) – Due to inclement weather, officials at the Highway 3 Raceway in Allison, Iowa, have postponed the “Welcome Back” season opener to Saturday, May 5.

Although it will be two weeks later than planned, the big guaranteed payouts for the season opening event will move with it. USRA A-Mods and USRA Stock Cars will each pay $1,000 to win, USRA B-Mods will race for a $750 top prize and the USRA Hobby Stock feature winner will pocket $500.

The following payouts have been posted for the season-opening event on May 5:

USRA A-Mods: 1. $1000, 2. $700, 3. $500, 4. $400, 5. $300, 6. $250, 7. $200, 8. $175, 9. $150, 10. $130, 11. $120, 12. $110, 13-24. $100, Tow $60.

USRA Stock Cars: 1. $1000, 2. $500, 3. $400, 4. $300, 5. $200, 6. $175, 7. $150, 8. $130, 9. $115, 10. $100, 11. $90, 12. $80, 13-24. $75, Tow $50.

USRA B-Mods: 1. $750, 2. $400, 3. $300, 4. $250, 5. $200, 6. $150, 7. $130, 8. $110, 9. $100, 10. $90, 11. $80, 12. $75, 13. $70, 14. $65, 15. $60, 16. $55, 17-24. $50, Tow $40.

USRA Hobby Stocks: 1. $600, 2. $400, 3. $300, 4. $200, 5. $170, 6. $140, 7. $110, 8. $100, 9. $90, 10. $80, 11. $75, 12. $70, 13. $65, 14. $60, 15. $55, 16-24. $50, Tow $35.

There is no entry fee in any of the four divisions.

Pits will open at 4 p.m., grandstand gates open at 5 and hot laps begin at 6 with racing to follow. Adult grandstand tickets are $10, kids ages 6-12 are $3 and children under 6 get in for free. Pit passes are $25.

USRA A-Mods will compete for a track points fund worth up to $1,500 to the champion at season’s end. USRA Stock Cars will compete for $600 to win the points battle while USRA B-Mods and USRA Hobby Stocks will each square off for a $500 top prize as the 2012 track champion.

The USRA A-Mods will utilize the “alternative” rules package for Modifieds, while all other USRA rules will apply to all four classes.

The Highway 3 Raceway is located 0.3 miles north of SR 3 on S. Main St. (at the Butler County Fairgrounds). For more information check out www.highway3raceway.com online. You can also like Highway 3 Raceway on Facebook at www.facebook.com/highway3raceway or follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/highway3raceway (@Highway3Raceway).

To learn more about the USRA, visit www.usraracing.com.

Higley holds off Strong for Industrial Material Surplus Iron Man Challenge checkers at LA Raceway

LA MONTE, Mo. (April 19) – Mike Higley of Tecumseh, Kan., won for the third time in his last three starts Thursday as the Industrial Material Surplus Iron Man Challenge for USRA B-Mods invaded the LA Raceway in La Monte, Mo.

Higley, who won the last two Iron Man features at the I-35 Speedway dating back to last August, snared the lead from Jeremy Chambers following a restart on lap 2 and never gave up the lead the rest of the way as he picked up the $500 winner’s share of the prize money.

Shawn Strong gave Higley all he could handle during the last half of the race, but even a green-white-checkered finish was not enough to help him get by leader.

Chambers held on for the third spot while veteran Steve Muilenburg finished fourth despite starting 22nd on the grid. Thirteen-year-old Trevor Hunt rounded out the top 5 finishers.

The Industrial Material Surplus Iron Man Challenge heads north to the Mississippi Thunder Speedway in Fountain City, Wis., as the USRA B-Mods join the USMTS Modifieds for the track’s season opener next Friday, April 27.

To learn more about the USRA, visit www.usraracing.com or call 515-832-6000. You can also like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/usraracing or follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/usraracing.

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OFFICIAL RESULTS
American Racer USRA Weekly Racing Series
Industrial Material Surplus Iron Man Challenge
LA Raceway, La Monte, Mo.
Thursday, April 19, 2012

USRA B-MODS

Showing finishing position, starting position in parentheses, car number, driver, hometown and money won. All heat race finishers advanced to the “A” Main with the top 12 redrawing for starting positions.

Heat Race #1 (8 laps):
1. (1) 99h Trevor Hunt, Liberty, Mo.
2. (6) 11 Mike Higley, Tecumseh, Kan.
3. (2) 24c Josh Calvert, Hallsville, Mo.
4. (3) 3b Richard Brainard, Sedalia, Mo.
5. (5) 58 Jeremiah Wilson, Concordia, Mo.
6. (4) 5e Ethan Mullins, Green Ridge, Mo.
7. (7) 03 Chris Brockway, Warrensburg, Mo.
8. (8) 57 Steve Potter, Otterville, Mo.

Heat Race #2 (8 laps):
1. (2) 23jr Nick Roberts, Des Moines, Iowa.
2. (8) 17 Jeremy Chambers, Oswego, Kan.
3. (1) C3 Chad Staus, Otterville, Mo.
4. (5) 27 John Brooks, Warrensburg, Mo.
5. (4) 23k Ben Kates, Tonganoxie, Kan.
6. (3) 70 Jake Jacobi, Sedalia, Mo.
7. (6) 07 Gary Fain, Lone Jack, Mo.
8. (7) 33 Steve Muilenburg, Sparta, Mo.

Heat Race #3 (8 laps):
1. (4) 14 Shawn Strong, Billings, Mo.
2. (3) 18 Darin Claxton, Warrensburg, Mo.
3. (6) 74 Ernie Walker, Sedalia, Mo.
4. (1) 41 Bob Russell, Lee’s Summit, Mo.
5. (5) 30 Tracy Witherspoon, Windsor, Mo.
6. (2) 25 Galen Hassler, Columbia, Mo.
7. (8) 60s Stubby Morris, Centerview, Mo.

“A” Main (20 laps):
1. (6) 11 Mike Higley, Tecumseh, Kan., $500.
2. (5) 14 Shawn Strong, Billings, Mo., $400.
3. (1) 17 Jeremy Chambers, Oswego, Kan., $300.
4. (22) 33 Steve Muilenburg, Sparta, Mo., $200.
5. (8) 99h Trevor Hunt, Liberty, Mo., $175.
6. (9) C3 Chad Staus, Otterville, Mo., $150.
7. (7) 23jr Nick Roberts, Des Moines, Iowa, $130.
8. (4) 24c Josh Calvert, Hallsville, Mo., $115.
9. (14) 23k Ben Kates, Tonganoxie, Kan., $105.
10. (10) 27 John Brooks, Warrensburg, Mo., $100.
11. (21) 07 Gary Fain, Lone Jack, Mo., $90.
12. (11) 3b Richard Brainard, Sedalia, Mo., $80.
13. (2) 74 Ernie Walker, Sedalia, Mo., $75.
14. (19) 60s Stubby Morris, Centerview, Mo., $75.
15. (15) 30 Tracy Witherspoon, Windsor, Mo., $75.
16. (16) 5e Ethan Mullins, Green Ridge, Mo., $75.
17. (17) 70 Jake Jacobi, Sedalia, Mo., $75.
18. (3) 18 Darin Claxton, Warrensburg, Mo., $75.
19. (12) 41 Bob Russell, Lee’s Summit, Mo., $75.
20. (13) 58 Jeremiah Wilson, Concordia, Mo., $75.
21. (18) 25 Galen Hassler, Columbia, Mo., $75.
22. (20) 03 Chris Brockway, Warrensburg, Mo., $75.
DNS - 57 Steve Potter, Otterville, Mo., $50.

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USRA OFFICIAL SPONSORS: American Racer Racing Tires, Awesome Race Suits, Dominator Race Products, Intercomp, KEVKO Oil Pans & Components, Nitroquest, RACEceiver, Western Flyer Race Cars.

USRA PARTICIPATING SPONSORS: Boubin Tire & Automotive, BRODIX Cylinder Heads, DAY Motor Sports, Erson Cams, RacinDirt.com, Sybesma Graphics, SpeedNet Direct.

USRA CONTINGENCY SPONSORS: AERO Race Wheels, AFCO Racing, COMP Cams, Eibach Springs, Fast Shafts, Forty9Designs.com, Genesis Shocks, Hooker Custom Harness, KSE Racing Products, Marsh Racing Wheels, New Vision Graphics, PBM Performance Products, Quarter Master, R2C Performance Products, Real Racing Wheels, Tiger Rear Ends, Wehrs Machine & Racing Products.

USRA B-Mods invade LA Raceway, Mississippi Thunder Speedway for next rounds of Industrial Material Surplus Iron Man Challenge

LA MONTE, Mo. (April 15) -- The USRA B-Mods will be in action next Thursday, April 19, when the Industrial Material Surplus Iron Man Challenge accompanies the USMTS Modifieds to the LA Raceway in La Monte, Mo., for the 6th Annual Schwab’s Tinker Shop Show-Me Shootout.

Gates will be opening at 4 p.m., with hot laps starting at 7 and the first heat race to follow.

The LA Raceway is a located 3.5 miles west of SR 127 on Hwy Y. For more information, call 660-620-1152 or 660-563-9878 or check out www.laraceway.com online.

The following week, Fastenal Company is joining forces with Mississippi Thunder Speedway to present the USMTS National Championship Series and the Industrial Material Surplus Iron Man Challenge featuring USRA B-Mods at the 2012 season opener on Friday, April 27.

Also on the card for the 7:30 p.m. season-opening spectacular at the 3/8-mile high-banked dark clay oval will be Street Stocks and Pure Stocks.

The Mississippi Thunder Speedway is located 3.0 miles north of Fountain City on SR 35. For more information, call 608-687-3282 or visit www.mississippithunder.com on the World Wide Web.

USRA B-Mods will battle for $500 to win each night.

The 2012 Industrial Material Surplus Iron Man Challenge points champion will be determined by the best 12 finishes for USRA B-Mods. To be eligible for points funds, drivers must possess a valid USRA license, utilize the American Racer KK704 racing tire on all four wheels and compete in at least half of the events for their division.

All Iron Man Challenge events will also award USRA national points.

To learn more about the USRA, visit www.usraracing.com or call 515-832-6000. You can also like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/usraracing or follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/usraracing.

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USRA OFFICIAL SPONSORS: American Racer Racing Tires, Awesome Race Suits, Dominator Race Products, Intercomp, KEVKO Oil Pans & Components, Nitroquest, RACEceiver, Western Flyer Race Cars.

USRA PARTICIPATING SPONSORS: Boubin Tire & Automotive, BRODIX Cylinder Heads, DAY Motor Sports, Erson Cams, RacinDirt.com, Sybesma Graphics, SpeedNet Direct.

USRA CONTINGENCY SPONSORS: AERO Race Wheels, AFCO Racing, COMP Cams, Eibach Springs, Fast Shafts, Forty9Designs.com, Genesis Shocks, Hooker Custom Harness, KSE Racing Products, Marsh Racing Wheels, New Vision Graphics, PBM Performance Products, Quarter Master, Real Racing Wheels, Tiger Rear Ends, Wehrs Machine & Racing Products.

Highway 3 Raceway pads purse for April 21 season opener

ALLISON, Iowa (April 13) – Thanks to an overwhelming response from sponsors, competitors and fans, officials at the Highway 3 Raceway in Allison, Iowa, have announced a substantial increase in the guaranteed payouts for their season opening event on Saturday, April 21.

Fans will get to experience the unparalleled racing action of the USRA Weekly Racing Series featuring the open-wheel excitement of the USRA A-Mods and USRA B-Mods, plus the full-fendered thrills of USRA Stock Cars and USRA Hobby Stocks.

The following payouts have been posted for the season-opening event on April 21:

USRA A-Mods: 1. $1000, 2. $700, 3. $500, 4. $400, 5. $300, 6. $250, 7. $200, 8. $175, 9. $150, 10. $130, 11. $120, 12. $110, 13-24. $100, Tow $60.

USRA Stock Cars: 1. $1000, 2. $500, 3. $400, 4. $300, 5. $200, 6. $175, 7. $150, 8. $130, 9. $115, 10. $100, 11. $90, 12. $80, 13-24. $75, Tow $50.

USRA B-Mods: 1. $750, 2. $400, 3. $300, 4. $250, 5. $200, 6. $150, 7. $130, 8. $110, 9. $100, 10. $90, 11. $80, 12. $75, 13. $70, 14. $65, 15. $60, 16. $55, 17-24. $50, Tow $40.

USRA Hobby Stocks: 1. $600, 2. $400, 3. $300, 4. $200, 5. $170, 6. $140, 7. $110, 8. $100, 9. $90, 10. $80, 11. $75, 12. $70, 13. $65, 14. $60, 15. $55, 16-24. $50, Tow $35.

There is no entry fee in any of the four divisions.

Pits will open at 4 p.m., grandstand gates open at 5 and hot laps begin at 6 with racing to follow. Adult grandstand tickets are $10, kids ages 6-12 are $3 and children under 6 get in for free. Pit passes are $25.

USRA A-Mods will compete for a track points fund worth up to $1,500 to the champion at season’s end. USRA Stock Cars will compete for $600 to win the points battle while USRA B-Mods and USRA Hobby Stocks will each square off for a $500 top prize as the 2012 track champion.

The USRA A-Mods will utilize the “alternative” rules package for Modifieds, while all other USRA rules will apply to all four classes.

Prior to opening night, the Highway 3 Raceway will host a test ‘n’ tune session one week earlier on Saturday, April 14, with drivers in all classes invited to participate in the open practice session,. Admission to the grandstands is free.

The Highway 3 Raceway is located 0.3 miles north of SR 3 on S. Main St. (at the Butler County Fairgrounds). For more information check out www.highway3raceway.com online.

To learn more about the USRA, visit www.usraracing.com or call 515-832-6000.

More money at Mineral City Speedway opener April 27

FORT DODGE, Iowa (April 13) – Thanks to an overwhelming response from sponsors, competitors and fans, officials at the Mineral City Speedway in Fort Dodge, Iowa, have announced a substantial increase in the guaranteed payouts for their season opening event on Friday, April 27.

Fans will get to experience the unparalleled racing action of the USRA Weekly Racing Series featuring the open-wheel excitement of the USRA A-Mods and USRA B-Mods, plus the full-fendered thrills of USRA Stock Cars and USRA Hobby Stocks. Rounding out the program will be local Econo Stocks and Hornets.

The following payouts have been posted for the season-opening event on April 27:

USRA A-Mods: 1. $1000, 2. $700, 3. $500, 4. $400, 5. $300, 6. $250, 7. $200, 8. $175, 9. $150, 10. $130, 11. $120, 12. $110, 13-24. $100, Tow $60.

USRA Stock Cars: 1. $1000, 2. $500, 3. $400, 4. $300, 5. $200, 6. $175, 7. $150, 8. $130, 9. $115, 10. $100, 11. $90, 12. $80, 13-24. $75, Tow $50.

USRA B-Mods: 1. $750, 2. $400, 3. $300, 4. $250, 5. $200, 6. $150, 7. $130, 8. $110, 9. $100, 10. $90, 11. $80, 12. $75, 13. $70, 14. $65, 15. $60, 16. $55, 17-24. $50, Tow $40.

USRA Hobby Stocks: 1. $600, 2. $400, 3. $300, 4. $200, 5. $170, 6. $140, 7. $110, 8. $100, 9. $90, 10. $80, 11. $75, 12. $70, 13. $65, 14. $60, 15. $55, 16-24. $50, Tow $35.

Econo Stocks: 1. $150, 2. $100, 3. $80, 4. $70, 5. $65, 6. $60, 7. $55, 8. $50, 9. $45, 10. $45, 11. $40, 12. $40, 13. $40, 14. $35, 15. $35, 16-24. $30, Tow $25.

Hornets: 1. $100, 2. $75, 3. $60, 4. $50, 5. $45, 6. $40, 7. $40, 8. $35, 9. $35, 10. $30, 11. $30, 12. $30, 13. $30, 14-24. $25, Tow $15.

There is no entry fee in any of the four divisions.

The pits will open at 4 p.m., grandstand gates open at 5 and hot laps start at 7 with racing to follow. Adult grandstand tickets are $10, kids ages 13-16 are $6 and children under 13 get in for free. Pit passes are $25.

Fan Fest and an open practice will take place on Sunday, April 22. Drivers in all classes are invited to participate in the test ‘n’ tune session. Admission to the grandstands is free.

USRA A-Mods will compete for a track points fund worth up to $1,500 to the champion at season’s end. USRA Stock Cars will compete for $600 to win the points battle while USRA B-Mods and USRA Hobby Stocks will each square off for a $500 top prize as the 2012 track champion.

The USRA A-Mods will utilize the “alternative” rules package for Modifieds, while all other USRA rules will apply to all four classes.

The Mineral City Speedway is a 1/2-mile semi-banked dirt oval located 0.9 mile north of US 20 on US 169, then 0.5 mile east on 230th. For more information check out www.mineralcityspeedway.com online.

To learn more about the USRA, visit www.usraracing.com or call 515-832-6000.

Highway 3 Raceway, Mineral City Speedway roll out red carpet for season openers

WEBSTER CITY, Iowa (April 4) -- The Highway 3 Raceway in Allison, Iowa, and Mineral City Speedway in Fort Dodge, Iowa, will roll out the red carpet to kick off the 2012 season as the legendary dirt ovals welcome back fans and drivers for their season openers later this month.

The season-opening event at the Highway 3 Raceway will take place on Saturday, April 21, while the following Friday, April 27, will see the Mineral City Speedway open its doors for the first race of the 2012 campaign.

And while both tracks will be opening their doors to race fans for an exciting new season, officials will also be opening up their wallets to welcome new and returning competitors alike.

Both tracks will present the unparalleled action of the USRA Weekly Racing Series featuring A-Mods, Stock Cars, B-Mods and Hobby Stocks with the following payouts posted for both season-opening events:

USRA A-Mods: 1. $1000, 2. $650, 3. $450, 4. $300, 5. $250, 6. $200, 7. $170, 8. $150, 9. $140, 10. $130, 11. $120, 12. $110, 13-24. $100, Tow $60.

USRA Stock Cars: 1. $700, 2. $450, 3. $260, 4. $220, 5. $170, 6. $140, 7. $130, 8. $120, 9. $110, 10. $100, 11. $90, 12. $80, 13-24. $75, Tow $50.

USRA B-Mods: 1. $600, 2. $350, 3. $250, 4. $200, 5. $170, 6. $140, 7. $120, 8. $100, 9. $90, 10. $80, 11. $70, 12. $65, 13. $60, 14. $55, 15-24. $50, Tow $40.

USRA Hobby Stocks: 1. $500, 2. $320, 3. $220, 4. $170, 5. $140, 6. $110, 7. $90, 8. $80, 9. $75, 10. $70, 11. $65, 12. $60, 13. $55, 14-24. $50, Tow $35.

Friday nights in Fort Dodge will also have local Econo Stocks and Hornets as part of the program, with the following payouts posted for the season opener on April 27:

Econo Stocks: 1. $150, 2. $100, 3. $80, 4. $70, 5. $65, 6. $60, 7. $55, 8. $50, 9. $45, 10. $45, 11. $40, 12. $40, 13. $40, 14. $35, 15. $35, 16-24. $30, Tow $25.

Hornets: 1. $100, 2. $75, 3. $60, 4. $50, 5. $45, 6. $40, 7. $40, 8. $35, 9. $35, 10. $30, 11. $30, 12. $30, 13. $30, 14-24. $25, Tow $15.

There is no entry fee in any division at either track for the “Welcome Back” season openers.

On Saturday, April 21, at the Highway 3 Raceway, pits open at 4 p.m., grandstand gates open at 5 and hot laps begin at 6 with racing to follow. Adult grandstand tickets are $10, kids ages 6-12 are $3 and children under 6 get in for free. Pit passes are $25.

On Friday, April 27, at the Mineral City Speedway, pits open at 4 p.m., grandstand gates open at 5 and hot laps start at 7 with racing to follow. Adult grandstand tickets are $10, kids ages 13-16 are $6 and children under 13 get in for free. Pit passes are $25.

The Highway 3 Raceway will host a test ‘n’ tune session one week earlier on Saturday, April 14. Fan Fest and a practice session will take place at the Mineral City Speedway on Sunday, April 22.

USRA A-Mods will compete for a track points fund worth up to $1,500 to the season champion at each track. USRA Stock Cars will compete for $600 to win the points battle while USRA B-Mods and USRA Hobby Stocks will each square off for a $500 to the 2012 track champion at each of these historic facilities.

The USRA A-Mods will utilize the “alternative” rules package for Modifieds, while all other USRA rules will apply to all four classes.

The Highway 3 Raceway is located 0.3 miles north of SR 3 on S. Main St. (at the Butler County Fairgrounds). For more information check out www.highway3raceway.com online.

The Mineral City Speedway is a 1/2-mile semi-banked dirt oval located 0.9 mile north of US 20 on US 169, then 0.5 mile east on 230th. For more information check out www.mineralcityspeedway.com online.

To learn more about the USRA, visit www.usraracing.com or call 515-832-6000.

Drake returns to Humboldt winners circle

HUMBOLDT, Kan. (March 30) – Scott Drake of Joplin, Mo., backed up his win Thursday with a wire-to-wire triumph in the USRA B-Mod main event Friday night at the Humboldt Speedway.

Drake, who came from the seventh row to win one night earlier, started outside the front row this time and cruised to an easy win over Shawn Strong.

It was the second straight runner-up finish for Strong after winning Wednesday night’s feature race.

The win was worth $500 to Drake for his third win at Humboldt this season.

Steven Muilenburg finished third, Nick Newton was fourth and South Dakota’s Tyler Johnson rounded out the top 5. Ben Kates, Dustin Daniels, Clint Potter, Bobby Maggard and Jack Simmons completed the top 10.

Action continues Saturday at ‘The Hummer’ with the USRA B-Mods racing for $1,000 to win and national points in the American USRA Weekly Racing Series.

Pit gates open at 2:00, grandstands open at 4:00, hot laps start at 5:30 and racing action kicks off at 6:00.

The Humboldt Speedway is a located 0.1 mile west of US 169 at the Humboldt Exit, then 0.5 mile south, then 0.9 mile east on Georgia Rd. For more information call 620-431-2470 (office) or 620-473-3694 (track) or visit www.humboldtspeedway.com.

To learn more about the USRA, visit www.usraracing.com or call 515-832-6000. You can also like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/usraracing or follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/usraracing.

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OFFICIAL RESULTS
American Racer USRA Weekly Racing Series
Humboldt Speedway, Humboldt, Kan.
Friday, March 30, 2012

USRA B-MODS

Showing finishing position, starting position in parentheses, car number, driver, hometown and money won. The top 16 finishers in the heat races are locked into the “A” Main.

Heat Race #1 (8 laps):
1. (2) Red1 Dan Wheeler, Columbia Heights, Minn.
2. (6) 12d Scott Drake, Joplin, Mo.
3. (1) 72j Clint Potter, Crooks, S.D.
4. (4) 62 Jack Simmons, Erie, Kan.
5. (8) 23jr Nick Roberts, Des Moines, Iowa.
6. (5) 37 Tim VanGotten, Chanute, Kan.
7. (7) 27 Kevin Joachim, Larchwood, Iowa.
8. (3) 15b Leon Bash, Chanute, Kan.

Heat Race #2 (8 laps):
1. (1) 99h Trevor Hunt, Liberty, Mo.
2. (3) 160m Michael Maggard, Republic, Mo.
3. (4) 7m Jeremiah Christensen, Sioux Falls, S.D.
4. (7) 19 Tracy Johnson, Lake Preston, S.D.
5. (5) R63 Riley Whitworth, Humboldt, Kan.
6. (2) 13 Chris Bretting, Washburn, Wis.
7. (6) 14 Bobby Gough, Joplin, Mo.
8. (8) 66r Randy VanVeldhuizen, Rock Rapids, Iowa.

Heat Race #3 (8 laps):
1. (1) 91 Tyler Johnson, Sioux Falls, S.D.
2. (5) 14 Shawn Strong, Billings, Mo.
3. (3) 33 Steven Muilenburg, Sparta, Mo.
4. (4) 17 Jeremy Chambers, Oswego, Kan.
5. (2) 23k Ben Kates, Tonganoxie, Kan.
6. (7) 60 Kip Hughes, Enid, Okla.
7. (6) 8 Terry Bruner, Olathe, Kan.

Heat Race #4 (8 laps):
1. (2) 6d Dustin Daniels, Colby, Kan.
2. (1) 156 Bobby Maggard, Republic, Mo.
3. (4) 42r Ross McCartney, Lahoma, Okla.
4. (3) 3x3 Nick Newton, Kansas City, Kan.
5. (7) J14 Jeremy Wilson, Humboldt, Kan.
6. (6) 01 Jimmy Davis, Chanute, Kan.
7. (5) 22 Steve McDowell, Independence, Mo.

“B” Main (10 laps, top 4 advance):
1. (1) 23jr Nick Roberts, Des Moines, Iowa.
2. (5) 37 Tim VanGotten, Chanute, Kan.
3. (2) R63 Riley Whitworth, Humboldt, Kan.
4. (3) 23k Ben Kates, Tonganoxie, Kan.
5. (7) 60 Kip Hughes, Enid, Okla.
6. (13) 15b Leon Bash, Chanute, Kan.
7. (8) 01 Jimmy Davis, Chanute, Kan.
8. (4) J14 Jeremy Wilson, Humboldt, Kan.
9. (12) 22 Steve McDowell, Independence, Mo.
10. (10) 14 Bobby Gough, Joplin, Mo.
11. (6) 13 Chris Bretting, Washburn, Wis.
12. (14) 66r Randy VanVeldhuizen, Rock Rapids, Iowa.
13. (11) 8 Terry Bruner, Olathe, Kan.
14. (9) 27 Kevin Joachim, Larchwood, Iowa.

“A” Main (20 laps):
1. (2) 12d Scott Drake, Joplin, Mo., $500.
2. (1) 14 Shawn Strong, Billings, Mo., $350.
3. (11) 33 Steven Muilenburg, Sparta, Mo., $250.
4. (16) 3x3 Nick Newton, Kansas City, Kan., $200.
5. (3) 91 Tyler Johnson, Sioux Falls, S.D., $170.
6. (20) 23k Ben Kates, Tonganoxie, Kan., $150.
7. (7) 6d Dustin Daniels, Colby, Kan., $120.
8. (9) 72j Clint Potter, Crooks, S.D., $100.
9. (4) 156 Bobby Maggard, Republic, Mo., $90.
10. (13) 62 Jack Simmons, Erie, Kan., $80.
11. (10) 7m Jeremiah Christensen, Sioux Falls, S.D., $75.
12. (5) Red1 Dan Wheeler, Columbia Heights, Minn., $70.
13. (6) 99h Trevor Hunt, Liberty, Mo., $65.
14. (17) 23jr Nick Roberts, Des Moines, Iowa, $60.
15. (14) 19 Tracy Johnson, Lake Preston, S.D., $55.
16. (8) 160m Michael Maggard, Republic, Mo., $50.
17. (15) 17 Jeremy Chambers, Oswego, Kan., $50.
18. (12) 42r Ross McCartney, Lahoma, Okla., $50.
19. (19) R63 Riley Whitworth, Humboldt, Kan., $50.
20. (18) 37 Tim VanGotten, Chanute, Kan., $50.

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USRA OFFICIAL SPONSORS: American Racer Racing Tires, Awesome Race Suits, Dominator Race Products, Intercomp, KEVKO Oil Pans & Components, Nitroquest, RACEceiver, Western Flyer Race Cars.

USRA PARTICIPATING SPONSORS: Boubin Tire & Automotive, BRODIX Cylinder Heads, DAY Motor Sports, Erson Cams, RacinDirt.com, Sybesma Graphics, SpeedNet Direct.

USRA CONTINGENCY SPONSORS: AERO Race Wheels, AFCO Racing, COMP Cams, Eibach Springs, Fast Shafts, Forty9Designs.com, Genesis Shocks, Hooker Custom Harness, KSE Racing Products, Marsh Racing Wheels, New Vision Graphics, PBM Performance Products, Quarter Master, Real Racing Wheels, Tiger Rear Ends, Wehrs Machine & Racing Products.

Van Genderen gets birthday gift, Higley gets second Industrial Material Surplus Iron Man Challenge win at I-35 Speedway

WINSTON, Mo. (March 25) – Two winners emerged Sunday after two late-race lead changes highlighted the main events for the Industrial Material Surplus Iron Man Challenge event at the I-35 Speedway in Winston, Mo.

Defending USRA Stock Car series champion Mike Van Genderen celebrated his birthday Sunday with a gift from Tom Schmitt on the final lap of the 20-lap feature race.

After taking the white flag, the two-time American Racer USRA Weekly Racing Series champion slipped high going into the first corner which allowed Van Genderen to sneak by underneath.

Schmitt fought back and made a charge at the end but came up a fender short at the flagstand as Van Genderen scored his seventh career Iron Man honors to pocket the $700 top prize.

While Schmitt settled for the runner-up paycheck, Sean Johnson took third with Matt Greiner fourth and Tory Reicks fifth to give Hawkeye State hustlers a sweep of the top five spots and nine of the top ten.

In the USRA B-Mod 20-lap main event, Jesse Sobbing seemed to have things well in hand until a blown right rear tire ended his run with just a handful of laps remaining.

Mike Higley, who captured last year’s event at the track, inherited the lead for the restart and held off the challenges of teenager Tyler Droste for the win.

Trevor Hunt, Truman Asher and Casey Greubel completed the top five at the finish line.

USRA B-Mods will get the spotlight to themselves when the series invades the LA Raceway in La Monte, Mo., on Thursday, April 19. Stock Cars and B-Mods will share the billing again Memorial Day Weekend with a doubleheader on Thursday, May 24, at the Highway 3 Raceway in Allison, Iowa, and Saturday, May 26, at the Deer Creek Speedway in Spring Valley, Minn.

All three shows will accompany the USMTS Modifieds on the racing card.

To learn more about the USRA, visit www.usraracing.com or call 515-832-6000. You can also like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/usraracing or follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/usraracing.

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OFFICIAL RESULTS
American Racer USRA Weekly Racing Series
Industrial Material Surplus Iron Man Challenge
I-35 Speedway, Winston, Mo.
Sunday, March 25, 2012

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

USRA STOCK CARS

Heat Race #1 (8 laps):
1. (2) 18 Tom Schmitt, Independence, Iowa.
2. (3) 27t Tory Reicks, Waucoma, Iowa.
3. (9) 8r Sean Johnson, Independence, Iowa.
4. (6) 68 Aaron Parmer, Humeston, Iowa.
5. (1) 77t Trent Jeanes, Chariton, Iowa.
6. (7) 44 Bruce Fair, Trenton, Mo.
7. (5) 88 Jeff Dixon, Jamesport, Mo.
8. (4) 74 Rodney Schweizer, Kansas City, Kan.
9. (8) 7t Jim Gregoire, Ivanhoe, Minn.
10. (10) 7 Jason Minnehan, Churdan, Iowa.

Heat Race #2 (8 laps):
1. (3) 29 Matt Greiner, Washington, Iowa.
2. (7) 57v Mike Van Genderen, Newton, Iowa.
3. (4) 37d Brad Derry, Bedford, Iowa.
4. (6) 20 Gene Stigall, Winston, Mo.
5. (9) 66 Jeff Joldersma, McClelland, Iowa.
6. (1) 3 Joe Zadina, Corning, Iowa.
7. (5) 57 Dennis Plain, Webster City, Iowa.
8. (8) 2j Steve Jackson, Polk City, Iowa.
9. (2) 14 Derrick Agee, Huntsville, Mo.

“A” Main (20 laps):
1. (3) 57v Mike Van Genderen, Newton, Iowa, $700.
2. (6) 18 Tom Schmitt, Independence, Iowa, $500.
3. (5) 8r Sean Johnson, Independence, Iowa, $400.
4. (2) 29 Matt Greiner, Washington, Iowa, $300.
5. (1) 27t Tory Reicks, Waucoma, Iowa, $250.
6. (4) 68 Aaron Parmer, Humeston, Iowa, $200.
7. (7) 37d Brad Derry, Bedford, Iowa, $170.
8. (11) 44 Bruce Fair, Trenton, Mo., $150.
9. (10) 77t Trent Jeanes, Chariton, Iowa, $130.
10. (14) 57 Dennis Plain, Webster City, Iowa, $125.
11. (12) 3 Joe Zadina, Corning, Iowa, $125.
12. (16) 2j Steve Jackson, Polk City, Iowa, $125.
13. (9) 66 Jeff Joldersma, McClelland, Iowa, $125.
14. (17) 7t Jim Gregoire, Ivanhoe, Minn., $125.
15. (15) 74 Rodney Schweizer, Kansas City, Kan., $125.
16. (13) 88 Jeff Dixon, Jamesport, Mo., $125.
17. (8) 20 Gene Stigall, Winston, Mo., $125.
18. (18) 14 Derrick Agee, Huntsville, Mo., $75.
19. (19) 7 Jason Minnehan, Churdan, Iowa, $75.

USRA B-MODS

Heat Race #1 (8 laps):
1. (5) 11 Mike Higley, Tecumseh, Kan.
2. (4) 81 Scott Davis, Madrid, Iowa.
3. (7) 19 Tracy Johnson, Lake Preston, S.D.
4. (1) 22h Clay Hale, Cameron, Mo.
5. (3) 33j Jason Billups, Holt, Mo.
6. (2) 92 Tyler Droste, Waterloo, Iowa.
7. (6) 12 Jeff Stotts, Trenton, Mo.
8. (8) 76 Ronnie Miller, Trenton, Mo.

Heat Race #2 (8 laps):
1. (1) 30 Scott Demmer, Ellendale, Minn.
2. (2) 57 Randy Ainsworth, Excelsior Springs, Mo.
3. (4) 15 Chris Vannausdle, Villisca, Iowa.
4. (8) 64 Casey Greubel, Lacona, Iowa.
5. (5) 52m Dustin Miller, Pattonsburg, Mo.
6. (6) 95 Josh Gesell, Ridgeway, Iowa.
7. (3) 34 Jeremy Schaufenbuel, New Hampton, Iowa.
8. (8) 10r Ryan Fullenkamp, Bloomfield, Iowa.

Heat Race #3 (8 laps):
1. (4) 94 Jacob Ebert, Oak Grove, Mo.
2. (3) 23jr Nick Roberts, Des Moines, Iowa.
3. (2) 73 Truman Asher, St. Joseph, Mo.
4. (8) 7+ Jared Timmerman, Norwalk, Iowa.
5. (5) 21c Chad Clancy, Smithville, Mo.
6. (1) 7m Jeremiah Christensen, Sioux Falls, S.D.
7. (6) 00 Dylan Book, Adel, Iowa.
8. (7) 31 Brett Magee, Kansas City, Mo.

Heat Race #4 (8 laps):
1. (1) 23k Ben Kates, Tonganoxie, Kan.
2. (5) 99 Jesse Sobbing, Glenwood, Iowa.
3. (2) 20t Mike Tanner, Kansas City, Mo.
4. (6) 8s Brett Shields, Mt. Ayr, Iowa.
5. (4) 44h Duke Jacobs, Stewartsville, Mo.
6. (3) 92 Tyler Grooms, Trenton, Mo.
7. (7) 15b Wes Bestgen, Osborn, Mo.

Heat Race #5 (8 laps):
1. (1) 99h Trevor Hunt, Liberty, Mo.
2. (6) 3x3 Nick Newton, Kansas City, Kan.
3. (4) 1 Austin Kaplan, Des Moines, Iowa.
4. (3) 74 Justin Asher, St. Joseph, Mo.
5. (2) 91 Tyler Johnson, Sioux Falls, S.D.
6. (5) 37 Anthony Asher, St. Joseph, Mo.
7. (7) 9h Nic Hanes, Trenton, Mo.

“B” Main #1 (10 laps, top 6 advance):
1. (3) 20t Mike Tanner, Kansas City, Mo.
2. (2) 1 Austin Kaplan, Des Moines, Iowa.
3. (7) 91 Tyler Johnson, Sioux Falls, S.D.
4. (1) 7+ Jared Timmerman, Norwalk, Iowa.
5. (11) 00 Dylan Book, Adel, Iowa.
6. (8) 95 Josh Gesell, Ridgeway, Iowa.
7. (5) 33j Jason Billups, Holt, Mo., $50.
8. (6) 21c Chad Clancy, Smithville, Mo., $50.
9. (13) 10r Ryan Fullenkamp, Bloomfield, Iowa, $50.
10. (10) 12 Jeff Stotts, Trenton, Mo., $50.
11. (9) 92 Tyler Grooms, Trenton, Mo., $50.
12. (4) 22h Clay Hale, Cameron, Mo., $50.
13. (12) 9h Nic Hanes, Trenton, Mo., $50.

“B” Main #2 (10 laps, top 6 advance):
1. (7) 92 Tyler Droste, Waterloo, Iowa.
2. (2) 73 Truman Asher, St. Joseph, Mo.
3. (10) 34 Jeremy Schaufenbuel, New Hampton, Iowa.
4. (1) 15 Chris Vannausdle, Villisca, Iowa.
5. (8) 7m Jeremiah Christensen, Sioux Falls, S.D.
6. (9) 37 Anthony Asher, St. Joseph, Mo.
7. (13) 31 Brett Magee, Kansas City, Mo., $50.
8. (4) 74 Justin Asher, St. Joseph, Mo., $50.
9. (5) 52m Dustin Miller, Pattonsburg, Mo., $50.
10. (6) 44h Duke Jacobs, Stewartsville, Mo., $50.
11. (11) 15b Wes Bestgen, Osborn, Mo., $50.
12. (3) 8s Brett Shields, Mt. Ayr, Iowa, $50.
13. (12) 76 Ronnie Miller, Trenton, Mo., $50.

“A” Main (20 laps):
1. (2) 11 Mike Higley, Tecumseh, Kan., $500.
2. (14) 92 Tyler Droste, Waterloo, Iowa, $400.
3. (3) 99h Trevor Hunt, Liberty, Mo., $300.
4. (16) 73 Truman Asher, St. Joseph, Mo., $200.
5. (12) 64 Casey Greubel, Lacona, Iowa, $175.
6. (19) 7+ Jared Timmerman, Norwalk, Iowa, $150.
7. (17) 91 Tyler Johnson, Sioux Falls, S.D., $130.
8. (22) 7m Jeremiah Christensen, Sioux Falls, S.D., $115.
9. (4) 94 Jacob Ebert, Oak Grove, Mo., $105.
10. (11) 57 Randy Ainsworth, Excelsior Springs, Mo., $100.
11. (1) 81 Scott Davis, Madrid, Iowa, $90.
12. (5) 99 Jesse Sobbing, Glenwood, Iowa, $80.
13. (21) 00 Dylan Book, Adel, Iowa, $75.
14. (15) 1 Austin Kaplan, Des Moines, Iowa, $75.
15. (6) 3x3 Nick Newton, Kansas City, Kan., $75.
16. (9) 19 Tracy Johnson, Lake Preston, S.D., $75.
17. (7) 30 Scott Demmer, Ellendale, Minn., $75.
18. (10) 23jr Nick Roberts, Des Moines, Iowa, $75.
19. (18) 34 Jeremy Schaufenbuel, New Hampton, Iowa, $75.
20. (20) 15 Chris Vannausdle, Villisca, Iowa, $75.
21. (24) 37 Anthony Asher, St. Joseph, Mo., $75.
22. (23) 95 Josh Gesell, Ridgeway, Iowa, $75.
23. (8) 23k Ben Kates, Tonganoxie, Kan., $75.
24. (13) 20t Mike Tanner, Kansas City, Mo., $75.

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USRA TITLE SPONSORS: American Racer Racing Tires, Industrial Material Surplus.

USRA OFFICIAL SPONSORS: Awesome Race Suits, Dominator Race Products, Intercomp, KEVKO Oil Pans & Components, Nitroquest, RACEceiver, Western Flyer Race Cars.

USRA PARTICIPATING SPONSORS: Boubin Tire & Automotive, BRODIX Cylinder Heads, DAY Motor Sports, Erson Cams, RacinDirt.com, Sybesma Graphics, SpeedNet Direct.

USRA CONTINGENCY SPONSORS: AERO Race Wheels, AFCO Racing, COMP Cams, Eibach Springs, Fast Shafts, Forty9Designs.com, Genesis Shocks, Hooker Custom Harness, KSE Racing Products, Marsh Racing Wheels, New Vision Graphics, PBM Performance Products, Quarter Master, Real Racing Wheels, Tiger Rear Ends, Wehrs Machine & Racing Products.

Roberts finds Iron Man Challenge pot of gold at Humboldt Speedway

HUMBOLDT, Kan. (March 17) – The long haul to the Humboldt Speedway in Southern Kansas paid off for Nick Roberts as the youngster from Des Moines, Iowa, captured the 20-lap USRA B-Mod main event Saturday night in Round 2 of the Iron Man Challenge.

After a 13th-place finish Friday night, Roberts used a strong heat race finish and some luck of the Irish on St. Patrick’s Day in drawing the outside of the front row for the main event.

He used it to his advantage as he held off Oklahoma’s Irish duo Ross McCartney and Chad McNamara to score the victory and pocket the $500 winner’s share of the purse.

Shawn Strong came from 14th to finish fourth and local favorite Tim VanGotten rounded out the top 5 at the flagstand. Sixth went to Cresco, Iowa’s Jason Schlangen, seventh was Jeremy Chambers, Friday night’s winner Scott Drake was eighth, Nick Newton nabbed ninth and veteran Steve Muilenburg took tenth.

This weekend’s season opener for the Iron Man Challenge was the first venture into the Sunflower State for the series and the first USRA-sanctioned event for B-Mods at ‘The Hummer’ which will sanction the division as part of their weekly Friday night programs in 2012.

Last season 367 tough-as-nails drivers took part in the Iron Man Challenge, including 237 different B-Mod drivers and 130 Stock Car competitors.

Both the USRA Stock Cars and USRA B-Mods will be in action next weekend when the Iron Man Challenge accompanies the USMTS Modifieds to the LA Raceway in La Monte, Mo., and the I-35 Speedway in Winston, Mo., on Friday and Saturday, March 23-24.

To learn more about the USRA, visit www.usraracing.com or call 515-832-6000. You can also like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/usraracing or follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/usraracing.

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OFFICIAL RESULTS
American Racer USRA Weekly Racing Series
Iron Man Challenge
Humboldt Speedway, Humboldt, Kan.
Friday, March 16, 2012

USRA B-MODS

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

Heat Race #1 (8 laps):
1. (2) 37 Tim VanGotten, Chanute, Kan.
2. (1) 8 Terry Bruner, Olathe, Kan.
3. (3) 12d Scott Drake, Joplin, Mo.
4. (4) 120 Bob Kerbs, Nevada, Mo.
5. (5) X111 Brad Jarman, Altoona, Kan.
6. (6) 23k Ben Kates, Tonganoxie, Kan.
7. (7) 14 Shawn Strong, Billings, Mo.
8. (8) 99h Trevor Hunt, Liberty, Mo.

Heat Race #2 (8 laps):
1. (1) 15b Leon Bash, Chanute, Kan.
2. (3) 23jr Nick Roberts, Des Moines, Iowa.
3. (5) 72 David Samuels, Tecumseh, Kan.
4. (6) 21 Jacob Blaess, Chatfield, Minn.
5. (8) 63 Chris Huisman, Rock Rapids, Iowa.
6. (2) 99 Scott Lucke, Humboldt, Kan.
7. (4) 9 Jon Westhoff, Chanute, Kan.
8. (7) 62 Rodney Sigg, Iola, Kan.

Heat Race #3 (8 laps):
1. (3) 94 Jacob Ebert, Oak Grove, Mo.
2. (2) 7+ Jared Timmerman, Norwalk, Iowa.
3. (6) 42r Ross McCartney, Lahoma, Okla.
4. (7) 33 Steve Muilenburg, Sparta, Mo.
5. (4) 27 John Brooks, Warrensburg, Mo.
6. (8) 3x3 Nick Newton, Kansas City, Kan.
7. (5) C4 Curtis Dreasher, Hoyt, Kan.
8. (1) 68 Craig Mintz, Humboldt, Kan.

Heat Race #4 (8 laps):
1. (1) 327 Chad McNamara, Pond Creek, Okla.
2. (3) 27s Jason Schlangen, Cresco, Iowa.
3. (7) 17 Jeremy Chambers, Oswego, Kan.
4. (4) 160m Michael Maggard, Republic, Mo.
5. (2) 4b Billy Bentley, Madison, Mo.
6. (6) 37 Mark DeBoer, Adrian, Minn.
7. (8) 01 Jimmy Davis, Chanute, Kan.
8. (5) J14 Jeremy Wilson, Humboldt, Kan.

“B” Main #1 (10 laps, top 6 advance):
1. (1) 12d Scott Drake, Joplin, Mo.
2. (5) 3x3 Nick Newton, Kansas City, Kan.
3. (9) 99h Trevor Hunt, Liberty, Mo.
4. (7) 01 Jimmy Davis, Chanute, Kan.
5. (3) 160m Michael Maggard, Republic, Mo.
6. (2) 63 Chris Huisman, Rock Rapids, Iowa.
7. (10) 68 Craig Mintz, Humboldt, Kan., $50.
8. (4) 27 John Brooks, Warrensburg, Mo., $50.
9. (6) 99 Scott Lucke, Humboldt, Kan., $50.
10. (8) 9 Jon Westhoff, Chanute, Kan., $50.

“B” Main #2 (10 laps, top 6 advance):
1. (7) 14 Shawn Strong, Billings, Mo.
2. (2) 120 Bob Kerbs, Nevada, Mo.
3. (1) 21 Jacob Blaess, Chatfield, Minn.
4. (5) 23k Ben Kates, Tonganoxie, Kan.
5. (3) X111 Brad Jarman, Altoona, Kan.
6. (10) J14 Jeremy Wilson, Humboldt, Kan.
7. (9) 62 Rodney Sigg, Iola, Kan., $50.
8. (8) C4 Curtis Dreasher, Hoyt, Kan., $50.
9. (6) 37 Mark DeBoer, Adrian, Minn., $50.
10. (4) 4b Billy Bentley, Madison, Mo., $50.

“A” Main (20 laps):
1. (2) 23jr Nick Roberts, Des Moines, Iowa, $500.
2. (4) 42r Ross McCartney, Lahoma, Okla., $400.
3. (5) 327 Chad McNamara, Pond Creek, Okla., $300.
4. (14) 14 Shawn Strong, Billings, Mo., $200.
5. (6) 37 Tim VanGotten, Chanute, Kan., $175.
6. (1) 27s Jason Schlangen, Cresco, Iowa, $150.
7. (3) 17 Jeremy Chambers, Oswego, Kan., $130.
8. (13) 12d Scott Drake, Joplin, Mo., $115.
9. (15) 3x3 Nick Newton, Kansas City, Kan., $105.
10. (12) 33 Steven Muilenburg, Sparta, Mo., $100.
11. (17) 99h Trevor Hunt, Liberty, Mo., $90.
12. (9) 8 Terry Bruner, Olathe, Kan., $80.
13. (7) 15b Leon Bash, Chanute, Kan., $75.
14. (22) X111 Brad Jarman, Altoona, Kan., $75.
15. (8) 94 Jacob Ebert, Oak Grove, Mo., $75.
16. (24) J14 Jeremy Wilson, Humboldt, Kan., $75.
17. (16) 120 Bob Kerbs, Nevada, Mo., $75.
18. (23) 63 Chris Huisman, Rock Rapids, Iowa, $75.
19. (20) 23k Ben Kates, Tonganoxie, Kan., $75.
20. (21) 160m Michael Maggard, Republic, Mo., $75.
21. (11) 72 David Samuels, Tecumseh, Kan., $75.
22. (19) 01 Jimmy Davis, Chanute, Kan., $75.
23. (10) 7+ Jared Timmerman, Norwalk, Iowa, $75.
24. (18) 21 Jacob Blaess, Chatfield, Minn., $75.

Next Race: Friday, March 23, LA Raceway, La Monte, Mo.
Iron Man Challenge B-Mod Points: Drake 176, McCartney 169, Roberts 166, Chambers 165, VanGotten 165, McNamara 163, Muilenburg 163, Schlangen 159, Blaess 145, Bruner 144.

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Drake best in Iron Man Challenge debut at Humboldt

HUMBOLDT, Kan. (March 16) – Scott Drake of Joplin, Mo., picked up his first Iron Man Challenge checkered flag as he conquered a 33-car USRA B-Mod field at the Humboldt Speedway in Humboldt, Kan., Friday night.

Competing in his first Iron Man Challenge event in the debut for the series and the popular USRA-sanctioned division at Humboldt, the veteran racer wired the main event field for a $500 payday.

Minnesota’s Jacob Blaess was second, with Steven Muilenburg taking third, Jeremy Chambers in fourth and Jared Timmerman scoring a fifth-place finish.

Tim VanGotten, Jason Schlangen, Terry Bruner, Ross McCartney and Chad McNamara rounded out the top 10 finishers in the feature race.

Action returns to ‘The Hummer’ on Saturday night with gates opening at 3 p.m. and racing getting underway at 5:30.

The Humboldt Speedway is a located 0.1 mile west of US 169 at the Humboldt exit, then 0.5 mile south, then 0.9 mile east on Georgia Rd. For more information call 620-431-2470 (office) or 620-473-3694 (track) or visit www.humboldtspeedway.com online.

To learn more about the USRA, visit www.usraracing.com or call 515-832-6000. You can also like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/usraracing or follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/usraracing.

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OFFICIAL RESULTS
American Racer USRA Weekly Racing Series
Iron Man Challenge
Humboldt Speedway, Humboldt, Kan.
Friday, March 16, 2012

USRA B-MODS

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

Heat Race #1:
1. (1) 62 Rodney Sigg, Iola, Kan.
2. (6) 7+ Jared Timmerman, Norwalk, Iowa.
3. (3) 01 Jimmy Davis, Chanute, Kan.
4. (4) 23jr Nick Roberts, Des Moines, Iowa.
5. (8) 14 Shawn Strong, Billings, Mo.
6. (7) 37 Mark DeBoer, Adrian, Minn.
7. (2) 99H Trevor Hunt, Liberty, Mo.
8. (5) 10K Kenny Shaw, Fort Scott, Kan.
9. (9) R63 Riley Whitworth, Humboldt, Kan.

Heat Race #2:
1. (1) 42R Ross McCartney, Lahoma, Okla.
2. (5) 63 Chris Huisman, Rock Rapids, Iowa.
3. (3) 327 Chad McNamara, Pond Creek, Okla.
4. (8) 8 Terry Bruner, Olathe, Kan.
5. (2) 4B Billy Bentley, Madison, Mo.
6. (6) 17 Jeremy Chambers, Oswego, Kan.
7. (4) 15b Leon Bash, Chanute, Kan.
8. (7) 3x3 Nick Newton, Kansas City, Kan.

Heat Race #3:
1. (2) 27 John Brooks, Warrensburg, Mo.
2. (7) 12D Scott Drake, Joplin, Mo.
3. (5) 27s Jason Schlangen, Cresco, Iowa.
4. (8) x111 Brad Jarman, Altoona, Kan.
5. (6) 23K Ben Kates, Tonganoxie, Kan.
6. (3) 99 Scott Lucke, Humboldt, Kan.
7. (4) 72 David Samuels, Tecumseh, Kan.
8. (1) 9 Jon Westhoff, Chanute, Kan.

Heat Race #4:
1. (2) 21 Jacob Blaess, Chatfield, Minn.
2. (4) 33 Steven Muilenburg, Sparta, Mo.
3. (8) 37 Tim VanGotten, Chanute, Kan.
4. (5) 1* Adam Penn, Shreveport, La.
5. (3) J14 Jeremy Wilson, Humboldt, Kan.
6. (7) 120 Bob Kerbs, Nevada, Mo.
7. (1) G3 Ron Green, Yates Center, Kan.
8. (6) c4 Curtis Dreasher, Hoyt, Kan.

“B” Main #1 (top 4 advance):
1. (2) 1* Adam Penn, Shreveport, La.
2. (3) 23jr Nick Roberts, Des Moines, Iowa.
3. (7) 99H Trevor Hunt, Liberty, Mo.
4. (5) 37 Mark DeBoer, Adrian, Minn.
5. (6) 17 Jeremy Chambers, Oswego, Kan.
6. (9) 10K Kenny Shaw, Fort Scott, Kan.
7. (10) 9 Jon Westhoff, Chanute, Kan., $50.
8. (1) 01 Jimmy Davis, Chanute, Kan., $50.
9. (4) 4B Billy Bentley, Madison, Mo., $50.
10. (8) 72 David Samuels, Tecumseh, Kan., $50.
11. (11) R63 Riley Whitworth, Humboldt, Kan., $50.

“B” Main #2 (top 4 advance):
1. (2) 14 Shawn Strong, Billings, Mo.
2. (1) 327 Chad McNamara, Pond Creek, Okla.
3. (3) 23K Ben Kates, Tonganoxie, Kan.
4. (5) 120 Bob Kerbs, Nevada, Mo.
5. (7) 15b Leon Bash, Chanute, Kan.
6. (10) c4 Curtis Dreasher, Hoyt, Kan.
7. (9) 3x3 Nick Newton, Kansas City, Kan., $50.
8. (6) 99 Scott Lucke, Humboldt, Kan., $50.
9. (4) J14 Jeremy Wilson, Humboldt, Kan., $50.
10. (8) G3 Ron Green, Yates Center, Kan., $50.

“A” Main:
1. (2) 12D Scott Drake, Joplin, Mo., $500.
2. (3) 21 Jacob Blaess, Chatfield, Minn., $400.
3. (9) 33 Steven Muilenburg, Sparta, Mo., $300.
4. (21) 17 Jeremy Chambers, Oswego, Kan., $200.
5. (1) 7+ Jared Timmerman, Norwalk, Iowa, $175.
6. (4) 37 Tim VanGotten, Chanute, Kan., $150.
7. (10) 27s Jason Schlangen, Cresco, Iowa, $130.
8. (11) 8 Terry Bruner, Olathe, Kan., $115.
9. (7) 42R Ross McCartney, Lahoma, Okla., $105.
10. (16) 327 Chad McNamara, Pond Creek, Okla., $100.
11. (18) 23K Ben Kates, Tonganoxie, Kan., $90.
12. (8) 63 Chris Huisman, Rock Rapids, Iowa, $80.
13. (15) 23jr Nick Roberts, Des Moines, Iowa, $75.
14. (12) x111 Brad Jarman, Altoona, Kan., $75.
15. (17) 99H Trevor Hunt, Liberty, Mo., $75.
16. (13) 1* Adam Penn, Shreveport, La., $75.
17. (5) 62 Rodney Sigg, Iola, Kan., $75.
18. (19) 37 Mark DeBoer, Adrian, Minn., $75.
19. (20) 120 Bob Kerbs, Nevada, Mo., $75.
20. (22) 15b Leon Bash, Chanute, Kan., $75.
21. (23) 10K Kenny Shaw, Fort Scott, Kan., $75.
22. (14) 14 Shawn Strong, Billings, Mo., $75.
23. (6) 27 John Brooks, Warrensburg, Mo., $75.
DNS - c4 Curtis Dreahser, Hoyt, Kan., $50.

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Three premier Pacific Northwest tracks add USRA Modifieds to weekly line-up

COTTAGE GROVE, Ore. (March 13) – The 2012 season will find the popular USRA Modifieds at three more tracks in the Pacific Northwest, officials from the United States Racing Association announced today.

Oregon speedplants Willamette Speedway in Lebanon and Sunset Speedway Park in Banks, along with the Grays Harbor Raceway in Elma, Wash., brings the total to four new USRA Member Tracks in the region.

“This is a great step forward for the USRA,” said Lon Oelke, Director of Growth & Parnerships for the Webster City, Iowa-based sanctioning body. “Not only have we been fortunate to gain three new USRA Member Tracks in the great Northwest, but all three are among the most successful operations in Oregon and Washington. The facilities are second to none and the staff at each track is amazing.”

Bounded by the Pacific Ocean to the west and, loosely, by the Rocky Mountains on the east, the move will bring the Northwest closer to complete uniformity in open-wheel dirt Modified rules as White City’s Southern Oregon Speedway recently transitioned to USRA rules.

“We are looking forward to working with the United States Racing Association (USRA) in the future,” said Jerry Schram, promoter at all three venues. “This association will add consistency, recognition to the drivers and points funds to all of the tracks. We can’t wait to get this season started.”

Drivers in the USRA Modified division will compete for a points fund worth up to $1,500 at season’s end to the track champion plus multiple contingency awards and a $10,000 top prize for the national champion in the American Racer USRA Weekly Racing Series.

In order to give drivers and teams the appropriate time to transition to the new set of rules, all three tracks will have a year to phase the rules in. For 2013 it is expected that all cars be up to the USRA standards and cars will be compatible and on the same page with all previously mentioned venues.

The move will be very helpful come time for the 2nd Annual Wild Wild West Modified Shootout events in June where there will be a common base of rules at the majority of the tracks that will host the races.

Some things to note for local teams and fans is that the formats and the rules will be relatively the same even though the tracks are transitioning the rules. There will be no aluminum block engines allowed to compete at any of the three tracks as well. Amongst the three venues there will be a total of fifty points events throughout the course of the 2012 campaign.

The Willamette Speedway has operated since 1966 and has been regarded as the “Late Model Capitol of the Northwest” for many years, and is anxious to host fans with the vast upgrades and improvements done over the 2011-12 winter. In addition to the USRA Modifieds, weekly action will be comprised of Late Models, Sportsmans, Classics and Mini-Trucks. For more information on the latest news and stories regarding the Willamette Speedway log on to www.trophymotorsports.com.

Dustin Dittman of Albany is the defending Modified track champion at the Willamette Speedway.

The Grays Harbor Raceway is known for its high speeds and side-by-side racing, as well as its large size. The track hosts regular racing from April to September with 360 Sprints, USRA Modifieds, Midgets, Hobby Stocks and Hornets as regular classes. You can keep up on all the latest activity at www.graysharborraceway.com for the latest news and stories.

Joe German of Aberdeen is the defending Modified track champion at the Grays Harbor Raceway.

The Sunset Speedway Park is located just west of the Portland metro area in Banks on the Sunset Highway. The venue is located in a gorgeous small town setting with rolling hills in the background and hosts weekly competition with 350 Sprints, the Northwest Wingless Tour, USRA Modifieds, Street Stocks, 4-Bees, Pure Stocks, Womens and Tracers classes. To stay up to date with the latest information regarding this wonderful facility log on to www.sunsetspeedwaypark.com.

Eric Sayre of Vancouver, Wash., is the defending Modified track champion at the Sunset Speedway Park.

To learn more about the USRA, visit www.usraracing.com or call 515-832-6000. You can also like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/usraracing or follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/usraracing.

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Real Steel: USRA Iron Man Challenge in action Friday-Saturday at Humboldt Speedway

HUMBOLDT, Kan. (March 13) – The third season of the Iron Man Challenge will kick off the 2012 campaign this weekend as the USRA B-Mods join the USMTS Modifieds at the ‘7th Annual Spring Fling @ The Bullring’ this Friday and Saturday, March 16-17, at the Humboldt Speedway in Humboldt, Kan.

Both nights will pay $500 to win and $75 to start the main event.

This will be the first venture into the Sunflower State for the Iron Man Challenge and the first USRA-sanctioned event for B-Mods at ‘The Hummer’ which will sanction the division as part of their weekly Friday night programs in 2012.

Last season 367 tough-as-nails drivers took part in the Iron Man Challenge, including 237 different B-Mod drivers and 130 Stock Car competitors.

Gates open at 5 p.m. on Friday with the first heat race at 7:30. On Saturday, gates open at 3 p.m. with racing getting underway at 5:30.

The Humboldt Speedway is a located 0.1 mile west of US 169 at the Humboldt exit, then 0.5 mile south, then 0.9 mile east on Georgia Rd. For more information call 620-431-2470 (office) or 620-473-3694 (track) or visit www.humboldtspeedway.com online.

The third season for the Iron Man Challenge boasts 26 dates at 13 popular dirt ovals in 6 states. On the calendar are 24 shows for USRA B-Mods and 16 for the full-fendered USRA Stock Cars. Both classes will race together on 14 nights while B-Mods will have 10 solo nights and Stock Cars will have 2 nights to themselves.

Both the Stock Cars and B-Mods will compete next weekend when the Iron Man Challenge accompanies the USMTS Modifieds to the LA Raceway in La Monte, Mo., and the I-35 Speedway in Winston, Mo., on Friday and Saturday, March 23-24.

2012 IRON MAN CHALLENGE SCHEDULE:

Fri Mar 16 ... Humboldt Speedway, Humboldt, KS (B-Mods)
Sat Mar 17 ... Humboldt Speedway, Humboldt, KS (B-Mods)
Fri Mar 23 ... LA Raceway, La Monte, MO (B-Mods & Stock Cars)
Sat Mar 24 ... I-35 Speedway, Winston, MO (B-Mods & Stock Cars)
Thu May 24 ... Highway 3 Raceway, Allison, IA (B-Mods & Stock Cars)
Sat May 26 ... Deer Creek Speedway, Spring Valley, MN (B-Mods & Stock Cars)
Wed Jun 27 ... Mineral City Speedway, Fort Dodge, IA (B-Mods & Stock Cars)
Thu Jun 28 ... Fairmont Raceway, Fairmont, MN (B-Mods)
Fri Jun 29 ... Highway 3 Raceway, Allison, IA (B-Mods)
Sat Jun 30 ... Upper Iowa Speedway, Decorah, IA (B-Mods)
Thu Jul 12 ... I-35 Speedway, Winston, MO (B-Mods)
Fri Jul 13 ... Lakeside Speedway, Kansas City, KS (B-Mods)
Thu Jul 19 ... Interstate Speedway, Jefferson, SD (B-Mods)
Sun Jul 22 ... Nobles County Speedway, Worthington, MN (B-Mods)
Thu Jul 26 ... Deer Creek Speedway, Spring Valley, MN (Stock Cars)
Fri Aug 17 ... Mississippi Thunder Speedway, Fountain City, WI (B-Mods & Stock Cars)
Sat Aug 18 ... Upper Iowa Speedway, Decorah, IA (B-Mods & Stock Cars)
Sun Aug 19 ... Nobles County Speedway, Worthington, MN (B-Mods & Stock Cars)
Sun Aug 26 ... Huset’s Speedway, Brandon, SD (B-Mods)
Wed Aug 29 ... Fairmont Raceway, Fairmont, MN (B-Mods & Stock Cars)
Thu Aug 30 ... Highway 3 Raceway, Allison, IA (B-Mods & Stock Cars)
Sat Sep 15 ... Deer Creek Speedway, Spring Valley, MN (Stock Cars)
Fri Oct 5 ... Highway 3 Raceway, Allison, IA (B-Mods & Stock Cars)
Sat Oct 6 ... Highway 3 Raceway, Allison, IA (B-Mods & Stock Cars)
Fri Oct 12 ... Mineral City Speedway, Fort Dodge, IA (B-Mods & Stock Cars)
Sat Oct 13 ... Mineral City Speedway, Fort Dodge, IA (B-Mods & Stock Cars)

The 2012 points champion will be determined by the best 12 finishes for B-Mods while Stock Cars will count their best 10 nights. To be eligible for points funds, drivers must possess a valid USRA license, utilize the American Racer KK704 racing tire on all four wheels and compete in at least half of the events for their division.

All Iron Man Challenge events will also award USRA national points.

Iron Man Challenge Points Funds: USRA Stock Cars – 1. $2000, 2. $1500, 3. $1000, 4. $800, 5. $600, 6. $500, 7. $400, 8. $300, 9. $250, 10. $200; USRA B-Mods – 1. $1000, 2. $700, 3. $500, 4. $400, 5. $350, 6. $300, 7. $200, 8. $175, 9. $150, 10. $125.

USRA National Points Funds: USRA Stock Cars – 1. $1500, 2. $1000, 3. $700, 4. $600, 5. $500, 6. $450, 7. $400, 8. $350, 9. $300, 10. $250; USRA B-Mods – 1. $2000, 2. $1500, 3. $1000, 4. $800, 5. $600, 6. $500, 7. $400, 8. $350, 9. $300, 10. $250.

There is no requirement to purchase a USRA license to compete in the Iron Man Challenge, but benefits enjoyed by licensed drivers include higher event purses, a piece-of-mind $100,000 insurance policy and an unmatched points fund for the competitors of grassroots racing. The cost of a USRA license is $100 for Stock Cars and $90 for B-Mods.

To learn more about the USRA, visit www.usraracing.com or call 515-832-6000. You can also like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/usraracing or follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/usraracing.

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Highway 3 Raceway unveils 17-race schedule, inks deal with Flaws to manage historic clay oval

ALLISON, Iowa (Feb. 20) – The sights and sounds of dirt track racing will fill the air this summer at the historic Butler County Fairgrounds in Allison, Iowa, as officials from the Highway 3 Raceway have unveiled their 2012 schedule of events for the upcoming season.

After more than a decade of hosting a handful of special events throughout the year, the 2012 calendar includes seventeen nights of racing action on the half-mile clay oval.

Weekly Saturday night events will feature four classes of racing machines sanctioned by the United States Racing Association – USRA A-Mods, USRA Stock Cars, USRA B-Mods and USRA Hobby Stocks – and well-known face will oversee the racing operations as Larry Flaws has been hired to run the day-to-day operations of the popular speedplant.

“This is a great opportunity to work for a couple of top notch racing facilities,” said Flaws, who will also co-promote Friday night shows at the Mineral City Speedway in Fort Dodge, Iowa. “Both tracks provide fast and exciting racing, and both facilities are very spectator friendly and set up for the fans to enjoy racing without a bad seat in the house.

“All race cars and haulers pit on the outside of the track which allows fans to see everything. They also have great concessions that offer some of the best sandwiches, pizza and snacks around. For the drivers, they can look forward to one of the best-prepared racing surfaces in the region and, without a doubt, one of the best points funds of any track around.”

USRA A-Mods will compete for a track points fund worth up to $1,500 to the season champion. USRA Stock Cars will compete for $600 to win the points battle while USRA B-Mods and USRA Hobby Stocks will each square off for a $500 to the 2012 track champion.

The USRA A-Mods will utilize the “alternative” rules package for Modifieds, while all other USRA rules will apply to all four classes.

In addition to the USRA Weekly Racing Series headlining the Saturday night festivities at the Highway 3 Raceway, several major special events are also on tap. The USMTS Modifieds will make three pilgrimages to the track in 2012 while the USRA Iron Man Challenge for Stock Cars and B-Mods will be featured four times.

“Having these special series which use the same basic rules package as our weekly classes should give the drivers that support our track week in and week out a strong advantage when the ‘big boys’ come to town, Flaws added. “But whether it is a weekly show of a big money USMTS race, we guarantee that the fans will be treated to the best racing around and each and every driver will be treated like a professional and given the same red carpet treatment as the next.”

The 2012 season will kick off on Saturday, April 21, for the first points race of the USRA Weekly Racing Series. The Season Championship is slated for Saturday, Aug. 11.

2012 HIGHWAY 3 RACEWAY SCHEDULE:

Sat Apr 21 ... USRA Weekly Racing Series Season Opener.
Sat May 5 ... USRA Weekly Racing Series.
Sat May 12 ... USRA Weekly Racing Series.
Sat May 19 ... USRA Weekly Racing Series.
Thu May 24 ... USMTS Casey's Cup Qualifier plus USRA Iron Man Challenge for B-Mods and Stock Cars.
Sat Jun 2 ... USRA Weekly Racing Series.
Tue Jun 19 ... Butler County Fair Race - USRA Weekly Racing Series.
Fri Jun 29 ... USMTS National Championship Series plus USRA Iron Man Challenge for B-Mods.
Sat Jul 14 ... USRA Weekly Racing Series.
Sat Jul 21 ... USRA Weekly Racing Series.
Tue Jul 24 ... Great American Stock Car Challenge - USRA Weekly Racing Series.
Wed Jul 25 ... Great American Stock Car Challenge - USRA Weekly Racing Series.
Sat Aug 4 ... USRA Weekly Racing Series.
Sat Aug 11 ... Season Championships - USRA Weekly Racing Series.
Thu Aug 30 ... USMTS Hunt for the Casey's Cup plus USRA Iron Man Challenge for B-Mods and Stock Cars.
Fri Oct 5 ... Fall Challenge - USRA Iron Man Challenge for B-Mods and Stock Cars.
Sat Oct 6 ... Fall Challenge - USRA Iron Man Challenge for B-Mods and Stock Cars.

Unless otherwise noted, all USRA Weekly Series events feature USRA A-Mods, USRA Stock Cars, USRA B-Mods and USRA Hobby Stocks. Gates open at 5 p.m., hot laps start at 6:30 and racing begins at 7.

Regular weekly ticket prices are $10 for adults, $3 for kids ages 6-12 and children under 6 get in for free. Pit passes are $25. Ticket prices may be higher for special events.

The Highway 3 Raceway is located 0.3 miles north of SR 3 on S. Main St. (at the Butler County Fairgrounds). For more information or to inquire about sponsorships for the 2012 racing season, call Larry Flaws at 515-297-1691 or check out www.highway3raceway.com online.

To learn more about the USRA, visit www.usraracing.com or call 515-832-6000. You can also like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/usraracing or follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/usraracing.

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USRA OFFICIAL SPONSORS: American Racer Racing Tires, Awesome Race Suits, Dominator Race Products, Intercomp, Karl Chevrolet, Karl Performance Parts, Kevko Oil Pans & Components, Nitroquest, RACEceiver, Racing Head Service, Western Flyer Race Cars.

USRA PARTICIPATING SPONSORS: Boubin Tire & Automotive, Brodix Cylinder Heads, DAY Motor Sports, DirtKnights.com, SpeedNet Direct.

USRA CONTINGENCY SPONSORS: AERO Race Wheels, COMP Cams, Dirthead.com, Eibach Springs, Forty9Designs.com, Genesis Shocks, Hooker Custom Harness, KSE Racing Products, Marsh Racing Wheels, New Vision Graphics, PBM Performance Products, Real Racing Wheels, Wehrs Machine & Racing Products.

XSAN, Ustream offer FREE online broadcast of ‘Winter Meltdown’ featuring USRA Modifieds

LAS CRUCES, N.M. (Feb. 19) -- The X.CELERATED SPORTS ACTION NETWORK (XSAN) has reached an agreement with Southern New Mexico Speedway promoter Royal Jones to broadcast the 17th Annual Winter Meltdown and Chub Daniels Memorial featuring USRA Modifieds on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, March 2-4, for FREE as an XSAN SUPERCAST live video presentation in partnership with Ustream.

Friday and Saturday will be qualifying nights for the USRA Modifieds with Sunday being the big money day with a huge $10,000 grand prize and $1,200 minimum to each competitor starting the “A” Main.

The XSAN SUPERCAST will bring this open wheel dirt track racing modified bonanza to life with the its well known high-quality video and production that XSAN is known for. XSAN SUPERCAST is an at-the-track documentary-like production that features DRIFT point-of-view cameras, MOTORSTATS.com live timing and scoring during select events, New Vision Graphics Sound of the Pits, RACEceiver RaceTrax and more.

In 2011, XSAN reached an agreement with Ustream – the leader in live, interactive and online streaming – for live dirt track racing pay-per-view and live events. The Winter Meltdown is the first foray for the partnership to bring a crown jewel live dirt track event to the masses for FREE with extensive promotion and support from Ustream promotional avenues.

“It is time,” stated XSAN Producer Barry Braun. “We have featured other forms of action sports for free and have seen the results with the aggressive and successful marketing efforts of Ustream that we can get the sport of dirt track racing to an audience that surpasses broadcast television. It is a true team effort between XSAN, Ustream and the Southern New Mexico Speedway to spearhead an effort to grow and promote this sport to the masses.”

Participating sponsors helping bring the XSAN SUPERCAST of the 17th Annual Winter Meltdown and Chub Daniels Memorial include Tiger Rear Ends, FK Rod Ends, GRT Race Cars and the Dirt Track Racing School. Interested sponsors that would like major national exposure for this event can contact XSAN at 218-220-9561 or barry@racexr.com.

To learn more about the X.CELERATED ACTION SPORTS NETWORK (XSAN) visit www.xsan.tv online.

The Southern New Mexico Speedway is a 3/8-mile semi-baked clay oval located 11 miles west of Las Cruces at the Southern New Mexico State Fairgrounds. Take exit 132, go left and take the frontage road south of I-10 heading west. For more information call 575-524-7913 or visit www.snmspeedway.com online.

To learn more about the USRA, visit www.usraracing.com or call 515-832-6000. You can also like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/usraracing or follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/usraracing.

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USRA OFFICIAL SPONSORS: American Racer Racing Tires, Awesome Race Suits, Dominator Race Products, Intercomp, Karl Chevrolet, Karl Performance Parts, Kevko Oil Pans & Components, Nitroquest, RACEceiver, Racing Head Service, Western Flyer Race Cars.

USRA PARTICIPATING SPONSORS: Boubin Tire & Automotive, Brodix Cylinder Heads, DAY Motor Sports, DirtKnights.com, SpeedNet Direct.

USRA CONTINGENCY SPONSORS: AERO Race Wheels, COMP Cams, Dirthead.com, Eibach Springs, Forty9Designs.com, Genesis Shocks, Hooker Custom Harness, KSE Racing Products, Marsh Racing Wheels, New Vision Graphics, PBM Performance Products, Real Racing Wheels, Wehrs Machine & Racing Products.

Mineral City Speedway announces schedule, sanctioning of four USRA divisions in 2012

FORT DODGE, Iowa (Feb. 13) – Officials from the Mineral City Speedway in Fort Dodge, Iowa, have announced the schedule of events for the 2012 racing season at the half-mile dirt oval.

Friday night racing at the track will feature four divisions sanctioned by the United States Racing Association – A-Mods, Stock Cars, B-Mods and Hobby Stocks – competing for outstanding track and national points funds as part of the USRA Weekly Racing Series.

Also on the weekly Friday night card will be Econos and Hornets.

While the Stock Cars were sanctioned by the USRA last year at Fort Dodge, this will be the first season under the USRA banner for the A-Mods, B-Mods and Hobby Stocks. While the A-Mods will utilize the “alternative” rules package, all other USRA rules will apply.

A-Mods will compete for a track points fund worth up to $1,500 to the season champion. Stock Cars will compete for $600 to win the points battle while B-Mods and Hobby Stocks will each square off for a $500 to the 2012 track champion.

“This is a great opportunity for our drivers to earn their share of an unmatched points fund, and also for our fans who get to see some exciting classes of racing every Friday night in Fort Dodge,” said track manager Larry Flaws. “In addition to a fantastic Friday night line-up, we’ve also got some big shows on the calendar for 2012.”

Flaws, from nearby Webster City, was recently hired to promote and manage the Mineral City Speedway. He will oversee the day-to-day operations of the facility with Chuck Crimmins.

The 2012 season will get started on Sunday, April 22, with Fan Fest from 1-2 p.m., where fans can meet and greet many of the drivers they will see on Friday nights. Fan Fest will be followed by an open practice session at the track from 2-4 p.m.

The season opener is slated for the following Friday, April 27.

2012 MINERAL CITY SPEEDWAY SCHEDULE:

Sun Apr 22 ... Fan Fest 1-2 p.m., Practice 2-4 p.m.
Fri Apr 27 ... Season Opener - USRA Weekly Racing Series.
Fri May 4 ... USRA Weekly Racing Series.
Fri May 11 ... Kids Night - USRA Weekly Racing Series.
Fri May 18 ... B-Mod Special - USRA Weekly Racing Series.
Fri May 25 ... Hobby Stock Special - USRA Weekly Racing Series.
Fri Jun 1 ... School's Out Special - USRA Weekly Racing Series.
Fri Jun 8 ... Stock Car Special - USRA Weekly Racing Series.
Fri Jun 15 ... USRA Weekly Racing Series.
Fri Jun 22 ... USRA Weekly Racing Series.
Wed Jun 27 ... USMTS Casey's Cup Qualifier plus USRA Iron Man Challenge for B-Mods and Stock Cars.
Fri Jul 6 ... USRA Weekly Racing Series.
Tue Jul 17 ... Great American Stock Car Shootout - USRA Weekly Racing Series.
Wed Jul 18 ... Great American Stock Car Shootout - USRA Weekly Racing Series.
Fri Jul 27 ... USRA Weekly Racing Series.
Thu Aug 2 ... USMTS National Championship Series plus USRA B-Mods and USRA Hobby Stocks.
Fri Aug 10 ... USRA Weekly Racing Series.
Fri Aug 17 ... USRA Weekly Racing Series.
Fri Aug 24 ... Season Championships - USRA Weekly Racing Series (rain date Sept. 1).
Fri Oct 12 ... Bruce Sommerfeld Memorial Fall Challenge - USRA Iron Man Challenge for B-Mods and Stock Cars plus USRA A-Mods, USRA Hobby Stocks, Econo Stocks and Hornets.
Sat Oct 13 ... Bruce Sommerfeld Memorial Fall Challenge - USRA Iron Man Challenge for B-Mods and Stock Cars plus USRA A-Mods, USRA Hobby Stocks, Econo Stocks and Hornets.

Unless otherwise noted, all USRA Weekly Series events feature USRA A-Mods, USRA Stock Cars, USRA B-Mods, USRA Hobby Stocks, Econo Stocks and Hornets. Gates open at 5:00, hot laps start at 7:00 and racing begins at 7:30.

Regular weekly ticket prices are $10 for adults, $6 for kids ages 13-16 and children 12 and under get in for free. Pit passes are $25. Ticket prices may be higher for special events.

The Mineral City Speedway is a 1/2-mile semi-banked dirt oval located 0.9 mile north of US 20 on US 169, then 0.5 mile east on 230th. For more information call track manager Larry Flaws at 515-297-3050 or 515-574-7223 on race day, or visit www.fdspeed.com online.

To learn more about the USRA, visit www.usraracing.com or call 515-832-6000. You can also like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/usraracing or follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/usraracing.

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USRA OFFICIAL SPONSORS: American Racer Racing Tires, Awesome Race Suits, Intercomp, Karl Chevrolet, Karl Performance Parts, Kevko Oil Pans & Components, Nitroquest, RACEceiver, Racing Head Service, Western Flyer Race Cars.

USRA PARTICIPATING SPONSORS: Boubin Tire & Automotive, Brodix Cylinder Heads, DAY Motor Sports, DirtKnights.com, Motorstats, SpeedNet Direct.

USRA CONTINGENCY SPONSORS: AERO Race Wheels, COMP Cams, Dirthead.com, Eibach Springs, Forty9Designs.com, Genesis Shocks, Hooker Custom Harness, KSE Racing Products, Marsh Racing Wheels, New Vision Graphics, PBM Performance Products, Real Racing Wheels, Wehrs Machine & Racing Products.

Comp Cams awards await drivers in all four USRA divisions

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (Feb. 8) – Officials from the United States Racing Association are proud to announce that COMP Cams is back on board as a contingency sponsor of the American Racer USRA Weekly Racing Series for the 2012 season.

As part of their program to support the drivers and teams of the USRA, COMP Cams will award product certificates valued at more than $4,000 to the top four finishers in the final points standings for the USRA RHS Modifieds and USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars, and the top three in USRA Karl Performance Parts B-Mod and USRA Hobby Stock national points.

The top three in both the Stock Car and B-Mod divisions of the Iron Man Challenge will also receive awards.

“COMP Cams is happy to be a part of the finest in grassroots motorsports, found across every division on every track within USRA Weekly Racing,” said COMP Cams Marketing Coordinator Dan Hodgdon. “All of the competitors simply love to race, which also serves as a direct reflection of our company’s core values.”

In addition to valuable product awards, COMP Cams will also contribute cash to the national points funds for all four divisions.

For more than 33 years, the COMP Cams mission has never changed: to produce the highest-performing products possible, provide customers with superior service, and to lead the industry in technological development. While the COMP Performance Group has grown to multiple companies and hundreds of employees, we still retain the competitive spirit and desire to be the very best that has positioned COMP Cams as the absolute leader in valve train components.

COMP Cams has never forgotten that performance is defined by results – both at the track and on the street. Whether they’re working with a Pro Stock or USMTS Modified team, or putting thousands of grueling miles on one of their pro touring or street/strip components, COMP Cams tests their products in the same places you do. That’s why they know that every COMP Cams product will perform to the highest of standards.

To learn more about the USRA, visit www.usraracing.com or call 515-832-6000. You can also like us on Facebook, join us on MySpace or follow us on Twitter.

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USRA OFFICIAL SPONSORS: American Racer Racing Tires, Awesome Race Suits, Intercomp, Karl Chevrolet, Karl Performance Parts, Kevko Oil Pans & Components, Nitroquest, RACEceiver, Racing Head Service, Western Flyer Race Cars.

USRA PARTICIPATING SPONSORS: Boubin Tire & Automotive, Brodix Cylinder Heads, DAY Motor Sports, DirtKnights.com, Motorstats, SpeedNet Direct.

USRA CONTINGENCY SPONSORS: AERO Race Wheels, COMP Cams, Dirthead.com, Eibach Springs, Forty9Designs.com, Genesis Shocks, Hooker Custom Harness, KSE Racing Products, Marsh Racing Wheels, New Vision Graphics, PBM Performance Products, Real Racing Wheels, Wehrs Machine & Racing Products.

USRA Weekly Racing Series competitors get new awards from AERO Race Wheels

ESTHERVILLE, Iowa (Feb. 3) – AERO Race Wheels has signed on to reward drivers in the USRA Weekly Racing Series in 2012.

AERO Race Wheels will contribute to the year-end points fund in the Modified, Stock Car, B-Mod and Hobby Stock divisions, plus dole out product certificates worth $750 after the conclusion of the 2012 racing season.

In each of the four USRA-sanctioned divisions, two painted non-beadlock wheels (8 total) will be awarded by random draw to one of the top 10 finishers in national points.

“AERO Race Wheels is excited to be back on board with the USRA,” said AERO Race Wheels Marketing Manager Kelli Peton. “We feel the organization provides a great racing environment for their racers.

Located in Estherville, Iowa, AERO Race Wheels was established in 1995 by current owner F.L. “Skip” Miller on the conviction that this company and its dedicated staff could provide higher quality wheels designed specifically to endure the tough requirements and conditions of the racing industry.

Since it’s founding, AERO Race Wheels has become the largest premier steel racing wheel supplier with a product line that speaks for itself. It's not an understatement to say that they have made their mark in the racing community in just a short time.

For more information about AERO Race Wheels, call toll-free 888-895-2376 or visit www.aeroracewheels.com online.

To learn more about the USRA, visit www.usraracing.com or call 515-832-6000. You can also like us on Facebook, join us on MySpace or follow us on Twitter.

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USRA OFFICIAL SPONSORS: American Racer Racing Tires, Awesome Race Suits, Intercomp, Karl Chevrolet, Karl Performance Parts, Kevko Oil Pans & Components, Nitroquest, RACEceiver, Racing Head Service, Western Flyer Race Cars.

USRA PARTICIPATING SPONSORS: Boubin Tire & Automotive, Brodix Cylinder Heads, DAY Motor Sports, DirtKnights.com, Motorstats, SpeedNet Direct.

USRA CONTINGENCY SPONSORS: AERO Race Wheels, COMP Cams, Dirthead.com, Eibach Springs, Forty9Designs.com, Genesis Shocks, Hooker Custom Harness, KSE Racing Products, Marsh Racing Wheels, New Vision Graphics, PBM Performance Products, Real Racing Wheels, Wehrs Machine & Racing Products.

Deer Creek to continue partnership with USRA for tenth straight season in 2012

By Todd Narveson

SPRING VALLEY, Minn. (Jan. 31) – The Queensland family and the Deer Creek Speedway in Spring Valley, Minn., will continue their sanctioning partnership with the United States Racing Association (USRA) for the 2012 season. This will be the tenth straight year with USRA sanctioning at the speedway.

The high-banked 3/8-mile speedplant operates on Saturday nights and will have two classes that will carry the USRA banner. Those will include the USRA RHS Modifieds and USRA Karl Performance Parts B-Mods during American Racer USRA Weekly Series races.

Deer Creek has sanctioned the Modified division since the 2003 season. Bob Timm of Winona won the first USRA sanctioned race on April 26, 2003, and in that time there have been 27 different feature winners. Tim Donlinger of Rochester leads the way with 26 wins under the USRA sanction. Mike Sorensen of Rochester sits second with 25 wins while Timm is third with 16 victories. Jason Cummins of New Richland is fourth with 15 wins and Rochester’s Brad Waits is fifth at 13 tallies.

There have been five different track champions in that time frame too. Sorensen won the inaugural title in 2003 and also was the champion in 2004 and 2006. Donlinger won the title in 2005 and Timm was on top in 2007. Waits took the hardware in 2008 en route to capturing his second USRA National Championship and now Cummins is the three-time defending champion with titles in 2009, 2010 and 2011.

Cummins was also the USRA National Champion in 2010 and was runner-up to Johnny Bone Jr. in the 2011 title chase.

The car counts at Deer Creek were stellar for the Modifieds in 2011 – one of the best in America. They ran 12 points nights with an average of 28.66 cars per event. The high car count for the year was 34 on July 23 and six nights topped the 30-car marker. There were eight different feature winners this season.

The USRA Karl Performance Parts B-Mods will enter their third season at Deer Creek. Brandon Hare of Elma, Iowa, is the only champion in the division taking both the 2010 and 2011 titles. Hare also leads with the most wins at 13 with Jake Timm of Winona a distant second with four. Kylie Kath of Owatonna and Erik Kanz of Winona sit tied for third with three wins each and four drivers have one victory.

A lot of young talent influxed the B-Mods in 2011 and the car counts showed it. The class had 13 shows with an average of 21.07 cars on hand. The highest car count was 27 on June 11.

Although not a part of the weekly line-up, the USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars will compete three times in 2012 during three marquee events. On May 26, the full-fendered machines will join the B-Mods as part of the Iron Man Challenge, along with the USMTS Modifieds. Thursday, July 26, will see the Stock Cars in action with the USMTS Modifieds again during the 2nd Annual World Modified Dirt Track Championships and on Sept. 15 they will compete during the Clash at The Creek featuring the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series.

The 2012 racing season will kick off with the annual car show held at Clements Chevrolet in Rochester on Saturday, March 31. Weather permitting, there will be an open practice held on Wednesday, April 4, from 5-9 p.m., and the season opener is tentatively set for Saturday, April 7, with a 5 p.m. start time.

Individual event and season passes for the 2012 season are on sale now. For more information on the Deer Creek Speedway, go to www.deercreekspeedway.com.

To learn more about the USRA, visit www.usraracing.com or call 515-832-6000. You can also like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/usraracing or follow us at www.twitter.com/usraracing on Twitter.

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USRA OFFICIAL SPONSORS: American Racer Racing Tires, Awesome Race Suits, Intercomp, Karl Chevrolet, Karl Performance Parts, KEVKO Oil Pans & Components, Nitroquest Media Group, RACEceiver, Racing Head Service, Western Flyer Race Cars.

USRA PARTICIPATING SPONSORS: Boubin Tire & Automotive, Brodix Cylinder Heads, Day Motor Sports, DirtKnights.com.

USRA CONTINGENCY SPONSORS: COMP Cams, Dirthead.com, Eibach Springs, Forty9Designs.com, Genesis Shocks, Hooker Custom Harness, KSE Racing Products, Marsh Racing Wheels, New Vision Graphics, PBM Performance Products, Real Racing Wheels, Tiger Rear Ends, Wehrs Machine & Racing Products.

North Central Arkansas Speedway to fly USRA banner in 2012

FLIPPIN, Ark. (Jan. 30) – North Central Arkansas Speedway in Yellville, Ark., is the latest dirt oval to join the family of USRA member tracks, and will feature the popular USRA RHS Modifieds as part of their weekly Friday night racing program in 2012.

“The USRA was founded in 2002 and the first sanctioned track was in Arkansas,” noted Lone Oelke, Director of Growth & partnerships for the USRA. “It’s a fun, fast racetrack and will fit nicely with some Saturday night tracks in the area to give drivers some more ammo to shoot for the national title.”

Located between Yellville and Flippin in the beautiful Ozarks, the North Central Arkansas Speedway is owned and operated by Russell and Valerie Hand.

Drivers in the USRA RHS Modified division will compete for a points fund worth up to $1,500 at season’s end to the track champion plus multiple contingency awards and a $10,000 top prize for the national champion in the American Racer USRA Weekly Racing Series.

Rob Muilenburg of Sparta is the defending track champion in the Modified division. Other classes featured on Friday nights include Super Stocks, Mini-Stocks, Cruisers and Pure Stock Trucks.

A pair of play days are slated for Saturday, March 31, and Saturday, April 7, with the track’s season opener presented by Simons Petroleum set for Friday, April 13. Gates open at 6 p.m. with racing at 8.

The North Central Arkansas Speedway is a high-banked 3/8-mile dirt oval located 2 miles east of SR 14 in Yellville on US 62. For more information, call the office at 870-656-4699 or the track hotline at 870-449-5277 or check them out online at www.northcentralarspeedway.com.

To learn more about the USRA, visit www.usraracing.com or call 515-832-6000. You can also like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/usraracing or follow us at www.twitter.com/usraracing on Twitter.

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USRA OFFICIAL SPONSORS: American Racer Racing Tires, Awesome Race Suits, Intercomp, Karl Chevrolet, Karl Performance Parts, KEVKO Oil Pans & Components, Nitroquest Media Group, RACEceiver, Racing Head Service, Western Flyer Race Cars.

USRA PARTICIPATING SPONSORS: Boubin Tire & Automotive, Brodix Cylinder Heads, Day Motor Sports, DirtKnights.com.

USRA CONTINGENCY SPONSORS: COMP Cams, Dirthead.com, Eibach Springs, Forty9Designs.com, Genesis Shocks, Hooker Custom Harness, KSE Racing Products, Marsh Racing Wheels, New Vision Graphics, PBM Performance Products, Real Racing Wheels, Tiger Rear Ends, Wehrs Machine & Racing Products.

Twenty-eight dates in 2012 for USRA Iron Man Challenge

WEBSTER CITY, Iowa (Jan. 30) – Officials from the United States Racing Association have released the 2012 schedule for the popular USRA Iron Man Challenge featuring USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars and USRA Karl Performance Parts B-Mods.

The third season for the Iron Man Challenge campaign will see 28 dates – up from 17 last year – at 14 of the finest dirt ovals in six different states. On the calendar are 26 shows for B-Mods and 18 for Stock Cars. Both classes will race together on 16 nights while B-Mods will have 10 solo nights and Stock Cars will have 2 nights to themselves.

Last season 367 tough-as-nails drivers took part in the Iron Man Challenge, including 130 Stock Car and 237 B-Mod competitors.

The 2012 season for the B-Mods will kick off with a doubleheader at the Humboldt Speedway in Humboldt, Kan., on Friday and Saturday, March 16-17, in conjunction with the USMTS Modifieds. Both the Stock Cars and B-Mods are featured the following weekend at the LA Raceway in La Monte, Mo., and the I-35 Speedway in Winston, Mo.

In all but six of the events, the Iron Man Challenge will join the USMTS Modifieds on the racing card. All USRA-sanctioned classes will be featured April 7 at the Upper Iowa Speedway in Decorah, Iowa, and for the pair of season-ending doubleheaders at the Highway 3 Raceway in Allison, Iowa, and Mineral City Speedway in Fort Dodge, Iowa.

Stock Car drivers will enjoy the spotlight during the Clash at The Creek featuring the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series on Sept. 15 at the Deer Creek Speedway in Spring Valley, Minn.

New venues on the calendar include the LA Raceway in La Monte, Mo.; Chateau Raceway in Lansing, Minn.; Lakeside Speedway in Kansas City, Kan.; Interstate Speedway in Jefferson, S.D.; and Huset’s Speedway in Brandon, S.D.

USRA IRON MAN CHALLENGE 2012 SCHEDULE:
Fri Mar 16 ... Humboldt Speedway, Humboldt, KS (B-Mods)
Sat Mar 17 ... Humboldt Speedway, Humboldt, KS (B-Mods)
Fri Mar 23 ... LA Raceway, La Monte, MO (B-Mods & Stock Cars)
Sat Mar 24 ... I-35 Speedway, Winston, MO (B-Mods & Stock Cars)
Sat Apr 7 ... Upper Iowa Speedway, Decorah, IA (B-Mods & Stock Cars)
Thu May 24 ... Highway 3 Raceway, Allison, IA (B-Mods & Stock Cars)
Fri May 25 ... Chateau Raceway, Lansing, MN (B-Mods & Stock Cars)
Sat May 26 ... Deer Creek Speedway, Spring Valley, MN (B-Mods & Stock Cars)
Wed Jun 27 ... Mineral City Speedway, Fort Dodge, IA (B-Mods & Stock Cars)
Thu Jun 28 ... Fairmont Raceway, Fairmont, MN (B-Mods)
Fri Jun 29 ... Highway 3 Raceway, Allison, IA (B-Mods)
Sat Jun 30 ... Upper Iowa Speedway, Decorah, IA (B-Mods)
Thu Jul 12 ... I-35 Speedway, Winston, MO (B-Mods)
Fri Jul 13 ... Lakeside Speedway, Kansas City, KS (B-Mods)
Thu Jul 19 ... Interstate Speedway, Jefferson, SD (B-Mods)
Sun Jul 22 ... Nobles County Speedway, Worthington, MN (B-Mods)
Thu Jul 26 ... Deer Creek Speedway, Spring Valley, MN (Stock Cars)
Fri Aug 17 ... Mississippi Thunder Speedway, Fountain City, WI (B-Mods & Stock Cars)
Sat Aug 18 ... Upper Iowa Speedway, Decorah, IA (B-Mods & Stock Cars)
Sun Aug 19 ... Nobles County Speedway, Worthington, MN (B-Mods & Stock Cars)
Sun Aug 26 ... Huset’s Speedway, Brandon, SD (B-Mods)
Wed Aug 29 ... Fairmont Raceway, Fairmont, MN (B-Mods & Stock Cars)
Thu Aug 30 ... Highway 3 Raceway, Allison, IA (B-Mods & Stock Cars)
Sat Sep 15 ... Deer Creek Speedway, Spring Valley, MN (Stock Cars)
Fri Oct 5 ... Highway 3 Raceway, Allison, IA (B-Mods & Stock Cars)
Sat Oct 6 ... Highway 3 Raceway, Allison, IA (B-Mods & Stock Cars)
Fri Oct 12 ... Mineral City Speedway, Fort Dodge, IA (B-Mods & Stock Cars)
Sat Oct 13 ... Mineral City Speedway, Fort Dodge, IA (B-Mods & Stock Cars)

Points will be determined by the best 12 finishes for B-Mods while Stock Cars will count their best 10 nights. To be eligible for points funds, drivers must possess a valid USRA license, utilize the American Racer KK704 racing tire on all four wheels and compete in at least half of the events for their division.

Mike Van Genderen of Newton, Iowa, is the defending Iron Man Challenge Stock Car champion. Cayden Carter of Oskaloosa, Iowa, is the defending B-Mod champ.

There is no requirement to purchase a USRA license to compete in the Iron Man Challenge, but benefits enjoyed by licensed drivers include higher event purses, a piece-of-mind $100,000 insurance policy and an unmatched points fund from the organization that puts it’s money where it’s mouth is and gives more back to the drivers who give their all. The cost of a USRA Competitor License is $100 for Stock Cars and $90 for B-Mods.

The USRA was founded in 2002 with the sanctioning of Modifieds and Stock Cars. Hobby Stocks were added in 2003 and the organization grew steadily over the next three years with 14 tracks hosting USRA events in 2005. The B-Mod division arrived on the scene in 2006 and since then, USRA Weekly Racing Series national champions have been crowned in all four premier divisions.

To learn more about the USRA, visit www.usraracing.com or call 515-832-6000. You can also like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/usraracing or follow us at www.twitter.com/usraracing on Twitter.

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USRA OFFICIAL SPONSORS: American Racer Racing Tires, Awesome Race Suits, Intercomp, Karl Chevrolet, Karl Performance Parts, KEVKO Oil Pans & Components, Nitroquest Media Group, RACEceiver, Racing Head Service, Western Flyer Race Cars.

USRA PARTICIPATING SPONSORS: Boubin Tire & Automotive, Brodix Cylinder Heads, Day Motor Sports, DirtKnights.com.

USRA CONTINGENCY SPONSORS: COMP Cams, Dirthead.com, Eibach Springs, Forty9Designs.com, Genesis Shocks, Hooker Custom Harness, KSE Racing Products, Marsh Racing Wheels, New Vision Graphics, PBM Performance Products, Real Racing Wheels, Tiger Rear Ends, Wehrs Machine & Racing Products.

Southern Oregon Speedway becomes latest USRA member track, will sanction Modifieds in 2012

MEDFORD, Ore. (Jan. 24) – Saturday nights in the Beaver State will have more teeth in 2012 as the Southern Oregon Speedway will sanction their weekly Modified division with the United States Racing Association.

Located near Medford in Central Point, this is the first racetrack in Oregon to fly the USRA banner and the third venue in a new state to join the family of USRA member tracks this year.

“We were impressed with (promoter) John Skinner and his organization during our first visit to Oregon,” said Lon Oelke, USRA’s Director of Growth & Partnerships. “Many of the aspects of a dirt track are the same no matter where you go, but the needs and nuances of each facility are always different. We’re looking forward to getting to know the people and places around Southern Oregon Speedway, and working with their staff to maintain a fun and competitive class for both racers and fans.”

Drivers in the USRA RHS Modified division at the Southern Oregon Speedway will compete for a points fund worth up to $1,500 at season’s end to the track champion plus multiple contingency awards and a $10,000 top prize for the national champion in the American Racer USRA Weekly Racing Series.

“Our Modified rules are already pretty close, and we really like what USRA has to offer our drivers,” said Skinner, who has operated the track since building it in 1996. “I’m a big fan of the Modifieds, and I think our drivers and fans will be very happy with this program.”

Mark Wauge of Jacksonville, Ore., is the defending track champion. The long-time racer captured his fifth Modified track championship in 2011. Matt Duste, who competed this past week in Tucson, Ariz., during the Wild West Shootout featuring USRA RHS Modifieds, was the runner-up this past season.

This season will kick off with a car show on Saturday, April 7, under the big tent at the Skinner Autoplex in Medford, followed by a test ‘n’ tune session at the speedway from 3-7 p.m.

Opening night for the USRA RHS Modifieds will start with a bang as drivers will be racing for $1,000 to win during the Pear Blossom Special on Saturday, April 14. Pro Mods, Super 4s, Street Stocks and Mini Stocks will also be part of the weekly program.

The Southern Oregon Speedway is a 1/3-mile semi-banked clay oval located 5.6 miles north of I-5 (exit 30) on SR 62 (Crater Lake Hwy.), then 2.3 miles east on SR 140, then 0.5 mile south on Kershaw Rd., then east beyond the dragstrip (at the Jackson County Sports Park). For more information call 541-282-8066 or 541-772-6264 or check out www.sospeedway.com online.

To learn more about the USRA, visit www.usraracing.com or call 515-832-6000. You can also like us on Facebook, join us on MySpace or follow us on Twitter.

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USRA OFFICIAL SPONSORS: American Racer Racing Tires, Awesome Race Suits, Intercomp, Karl Chevrolet, Karl Performance Parts, KEVKO Oil Pans & Components, NITROQUEST, RACEceiver, RHS – Racing Head Service, Western Flyer HotMods.

USRA PARTICIPATING SPONSORS: Boubin Tire & Automotive, BRODIX Cylinder Heads, DAY Motor Sports, DirtKnights.com, SpeedNet Direct.

USRA CONTINGENCY SPONSORS: COMP Cams, Dirthead.com, Eibach Springs, Forty9Designs.com, Genesis Shocks, Hooker Custom Harness, KSE Racing Products, Marsh Racing Wheels, New Vision Graphics, PBM Performance Products, Real Racing Wheels, Wehrs Machine & Racing Products.

USRA RHS Modifieds, USRA Western Flyer HotMods join Saturday line-up at Jones Motor Speedway

CHATHAM, La. (Jan. 19) – Jones Motor Speedway will become the first track in the Pelican State to fly the United States Racing Association banner as the popular clay oval in Chatham, La., will feature the USRA RHS Modifieds and USRA Western Flyer HotMods as part of their weekly Saturday night program in 2011.

Drivers in the USRA RHS Modified division will compete for a points fund worth up to $1,500 at season’s end to the track champion plus multiple contingency awards and a $10,000 top prize for the USRA RHS Modified national champion in the American Racer USRA Weekly Racing Series.

The USRA Western Flyer HotMod track champion will earn up to $500 while the division’s national champion in the American Racer USRA Weekly Racing Series will receive a $2,000 points fund check.

The Jones Motor Speedway will host a Play Day every Saturday during the month of March with $12 pit admission. Gates open at 5 p.m. and practice will be from 8-11 p.m.

The first race for the USRA RHS Modifieds and USRA Western Flyer HotMods will be the second Saturday in April on the 14th. Weekly Saturday night shows will also feature Late Models/Econo Lates, Compacts/Stingers/Cruisers, Street Stocks and B-Mods. The pit gate opens at 3 p.m., the grandstand gate opens at 5, draw for line-up is from 5-7, hot laps begin at 7 and the first green flag waves at 8 p.m.

Season passes for the 2011 season are available by calling the track office at 318-235-1674.

The Jones Motor Speedway (formerly Fast Trax Speedway) is a 3/8-mile semi-banked clay oval located 4.0 miles southeast of SR 34 on SR 4. For more information call 318-235-1674 or visit them online at www.jonesmotorspeedway.com.

To learn more about the USRA, visit www.usraracing.com or call 515-832-6000. You can also like us on Facebook, join us on MySpace or follow us on Twitter.

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USRA OFFICIAL SPONSORS: American Racer Racing Tires, Awesome Race Suits, Intercomp, Karl Chevrolet, Karl Performance Parts, KEVKO Oil Pans & Components, NITROQUEST, RACEceiver, RHS – Racing Head Service, Western Flyer HotMods.

USRA PARTICIPATING SPONSORS: Boubin Tire & Automotive, BRODIX Cylinder Heads, DAY Motor Sports, DirtKnights.com, SpeedNet Direct.

USRA CONTINGENCY SPONSORS: COMP Cams, Dirthead.com, Eibach Springs, Forty9Designs.com, Genesis Shocks, Hooker Custom Harness, KSE Racing Products, Marsh Racing Wheels, New Vision Graphics, PBM Performance Products, Real Racing Wheels, Wehrs Machine & Racing Products.

Fridays feature USRA RHS Modifieds at Thunderbird Speedway

MUSKOGEE, Okla. (Jan. 11) – USRA RHS Modifieds will hit the historic Muskogee Fairgrounds this year as promoter Stanley Slader has announced that the Thunderbird Speedway will be a part of the USRA Weekly Racing Series in 2012.

Weekly Friday night action will feature the USRA RHS Modifieds along with Late Models, Sports Mods, Street Stocks and 360 Mods.

The legendary half-mile dirt oval has been around for more than 100 years, and 2012 will mark the third season in charge for Slader and his son, Dennis, who handles the day-to-day track management duties and has breathed new life into the facility.

Drivers in the USRA RHS Modified division at the Thunderbird Speedway will compete for a points fund worth up to $1,500 at season’s end to the track champion plus multiple contingency awards and a $10,000 top prize for the USRA RHS Modified national champion in the American Racer USRA Weekly Racing Series.

With Tri-State Speedway in Pocola, Okla., racing on Saturdays, just an hour away and also a USRA Member Track this season, the staff at both racetracks are hopeful that one of their drivers can make some noise in this year’s national points battle.

Kyle Slader is the defending Modified track champion at Thunderbird.

They’ll break the ice on the 2012 campaign with a car show, tailgate party and practice on March 17, with another open practice to follow on March 24 with the USRA RHS Modifieds making their debut on March 30 for the season opener.

Another practice session is slated for April 5 on the eve of the Charlie Fulton Memorial featuring the MARS Late Model Series on Saturday, April 6. The USRA RHS Modifieds will be a part of that show with Modified drivers racing for $1,055.55 to win the main event plus $5.55 per lap.

The Thunderbird Speedway is located 2.1 miles east of US 69 on Okmulgee St. to B St., then 0.9 mi. south. For more information, call 918-869-6883 or check them out at www.thunderbirdspeedwaymuskogee.com online.

To learn more about the USRA, visit www.usraracing.com or call 515-832-6000. You can also like us on Facebook, join us on MySpace or follow us on Twitter.

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USRA OFFICIAL SPONSORS: American Racer Racing Tires, Awesome Race Suits, Intercomp, Karl Chevrolet, Karl Performance Parts, KEVKO Oil Pans & Components, NITROQUEST, RACEceiver, RHS – Racing Head Service, Western Flyer HotMods.

USRA PARTICIPATING SPONSORS: Boubin Tire & Automotive, BRODIX Cylinder Heads, DAY Motor Sports, DirtKnights.com, SpeedNet Direct.

USRA CONTINGENCY SPONSORS: COMP Cams, Dirthead.com, Eibach Springs, Forty9Designs.com, Genesis Shocks, Hooker Custom Harness, KSE Racing Products, Marsh Racing Wheels, New Vision Graphics, PBM Performance Products, Real Racing Wheels, Wehrs Machine & Racing Products.

USRA RHS Modifieds part of Saturday night programs at Tri-State Speedway in 2012

POCOLA, Okla. (Jan. 9) – With new management assuming the reigns at the historic Tri-State Speedway in Pocola, Okla., a new sanctioning agreement is also in place for the Modified division at the 3/8-mile high-banked dirt oval.

USRA RHS Modifieds will headline the action on Saturday nights in 2012, new promoter Tim Adams has announced.

Drivers in the USRA RHS Modified division at the Tri-State Speedway will compete for a points fund worth up to $1,500 at season’s end to the track champion plus multiple contingency awards and a $10,000 top prize for the USRA RHS Modified national champion in the American Racer USRA Weekly Racing Series.

To whet the appetite of drivers and fans, the track will host a car show on Saturday, March 10, at GCR Tires in nearby Fort Smith, Ark.

A play day is slated for the following Saturday, March 17, from 5-9 p.m. and again on Thursday, March 22, prior to the track’s season-opening ‘Keggar’ event on Friday and Saturday, March 23-24.

The first points race for the USRA RHS Modifieds will take place on Saturday, March 31. In addition to the USRA RHS Modifieds, weekly Saturday programs will also see Econo Mods, Super Stocks, Factory Stocks and FWD Mini-Stocks in action.

The track is located 1.6 miles west of the Arkansas-Oklahoma State line on US 271, then 0.3 mile north. For more information, call 918-436-2914 (track) or 479-782-1198 (office) or check out the Tri-State Speedway online at www.tri-statespeedway.com.

To learn more about the USRA, visit www.usraracing.com or call 515-832-6000. You can also like us on Facebook, join us on MySpace or follow us on Twitter.

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USRA OFFICIAL SPONSORS: American Racer Racing Tires, Awesome Race Suits, Intercomp, Karl Chevrolet, Karl Performance Parts, KEVKO Oil Pans & Components, NITROQUEST, RACEceiver, RHS – Racing Head Service, Western Flyer HotMods.

USRA PARTICIPATING SPONSORS: Boubin Tire & Automotive, BRODIX Cylinder Heads, DAY Motor Sports, DirtKnights.com, SpeedNet Direct.

USRA CONTINGENCY SPONSORS: COMP Cams, Dirthead.com, Eibach Springs, Forty9Designs.com, Genesis Shocks, Hooker Custom Harness, KSE Racing Products, Marsh Racing Wheels, New Vision Graphics, PBM Performance Products, Real Racing Wheels, Wehrs Machine & Racing Products.

Valley Speedway to fly USRA banner in 2012

GRAIN VALLEY, Mo. (Jan. 6) – Officials at the Valley Speedway in Grain Valley, Mo., have announced that their Modified division will be sanctioned by the United States Racing Association beginning with the 2012 racing season as part of the track’s weekly Saturday night racing program.

“After careful consideration and looking at other options, Valley Speedway has decided to sanction our A Mod class with the USRA for the 2012 racing season,” said the track’s promoter Dennis Shrout. “We have looked at what the drivers have asked and told us … this is what will be best for the track and teams.”

The Valley Speedway Modified rules were already very similar to that of the USRA RHS Modifieds, so changes will be few and far between for the track’s current roster of racers.

Drivers in the USRA RHS Modified division will compete for a points fund worth up to $1,500 at season’s end to the track champion plus multiple contingency awards for several drivers in the class, and a $10,000 top prize awaits the USRA RHS Modified national champion in the American Racer USRA Weekly Racing Series.

Tim Setzer of Archie, Mo., is the defending track champion in the Modified division, and was also track champion at the USRA-sanctioned Butler Motor Speedway during a shortened 2011 campaign.

In addition to the USRA RHS Modifieds, weekly Saturday programs features B-Mods, Street Stocks and Hobby Stocks. Test & Tune sessions are scheduled on March 3, 10 and 17, and the first regular weekly show taking place on Saturday, April 7, with ULMA Late Models also joining the action that night.

The Valley Speedway presents a racing season packed with action and excitement for family friendly entertainment. High profile drivers offer competitive shows and specialty classes add support to regional teams entering the racing sport.

The track is a 1/3-mile semi-banked dirt oval located 0.9 mile south of I-70 (exit 24) on Main St. (Buckner-Tarnsey Rd.), then 0.4 mile east on Old US 40 in Grain Valley, Mo. For more information, call 816-229-2222 or visit www.valleyspeedway.com online.

To learn more about the USRA, visit www.usraracing.com or call 515-832-6000. You can also like us on Facebook, join us on MySpace or follow us on Twitter.

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USRA OFFICIAL SPONSORS: American Racer Racing Tires, Awesome Race Suits, Intercomp, Karl Chevrolet, Karl Performance Parts, KEVKO Oil Pans & Components, NITROQUEST, RACEceiver, RHS – Racing Head Service, Western Flyer HotMods.

USRA PARTICIPATING SPONSORS: Boubin Tire & Automotive, BRODIX Cylinder Heads, DAY Motor Sports, DirtKnights.com, SpeedNet Direct.

USRA CONTINGENCY SPONSORS: COMP Cams, Dirthead.com, Eibach Springs, Forty9Designs.com, Genesis Shocks, Hooker Custom Harness, KSE Racing Products, Marsh Racing Wheels, New Vision Graphics, PBM Performance Products, Real Racing Wheels, Wehrs Machine & Racing Products.

USRA RHS Modifieds get another home in Lone Star State at RPM Speedway

CRANDALL, Texas (Dec. 5) -- USRA RHS Modifieds have found a second place to call home in the State of Lone Star State as the RPM Speedway of Texas will feature the mud-slinging open-wheel machines as part of their weekly Friday night program in 2012.

Last season, the Cowtown Speedway in Kennedale signed on to feature the USRA RHS Modifieds and had a successful freshman season with healthy car counts.

“We had the pleasure of meeting promoter Wesley Manry last year when he attended the Fall Jamboree in Minnesota, and we have been looking forward to forming a partnership with him and RPM Speedway ever since,” said USRA president Todd Staley. “Sometimes you just know good, smart people when you meet them, and the feedback we have heard from drivers and fellow promoters in the area has only enhanced our belief that he has a top-notch facility and great staff working for him.”

Drivers in the USRA RHS Modified division will compete for a points fund worth up to $1,500 at season’s end to the track champion plus multiple contingency awards for several drivers in the class.

A $10,000 top prize awaits the USRA RHS Modified national champion in the American Racer USRA Weekly Racing Series.

The 2012 season will mark the fourth year of operation for the quarter-mile dirt oval where Charlie Smith of Forney is the defending Modified track champion.

In addition to the USRA RHS Modifieds, Friday night programs will also feature Limited Modifieds, Street Stocks, Bombers and 305 Winged Sprints.

Opening night is slated for Friday, March 9, 2012.

The RPM Speedway is located southeast of Crandall on US 175 to CR 4106 (Bud Stoy Rd. exit) to the intersection of CR 4104. For more information, call 972-427-6822 or check out www.rpmspeedwayoftexas.com online.

The USRA was founded in 2002 with the sanctioning of Modifieds and Stock Cars at the Thunder Valley Speedway in Fayetteville, Ark. Hobby Stocks were added in 2003 and the organization grew steadily over the next three years with 14 tracks hosting USRA events in 2005. The B-Mod division arrived on the scene in 2006 and since then, USRA Weekly Racing Series national champions have been crowned in all four premier divisions.

To learn more about the USRA, visit www.usraracing.com or call 515-832-6000. You can also like us on Facebook, join us on MySpace or follow us on Twitter.

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USRA OFFICIAL SPONSORS: American Racer Racing Tires, Awesome Race Suits, Intercomp, Karl Chevrolet, Karl Performance Parts, KEVKO Oil Pans & Components, NITROQUEST, RACEceiver, RHS – Racing Head Service, Western Flyer HotMods.

USRA PARTICIPATING SPONSORS: Boubin Tire & Automotive, BRODIX Cylinder Heads, DAY Motor Sports, DirtKnights.com, SpeedNet Direct.

USRA CONTINGENCY SPONSORS: COMP Cams, Dirthead.com, Eibach Springs, Forty9Designs.com, Genesis Shocks, Hooker Custom Harness, KSE Racing Products, Marsh Racing Wheels, New Vision Graphics, PBM Performance Products, Real Racing Wheels, Wehrs Machine & Racing Products.

Deadline January 15 for USRA awards banquet tickets

ALTOONA, Iowa (Jan. 4) – The deadline to get your reserved tickets for this year’s United States Racing Association awards banquet is Sunday, January 15.

The USRA Weekly Racing Series awards banquet is open to drivers, fans, media and sponsors. Tickets are available by calling 515-832-6000, Monday through Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

The awards banquet will be held Friday, January 20, at the Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino located at 1 Prairie Meadows Drive in Altoona, Iowa.

2011 USRA National Champions Johnny Bone Jr. (USRA RHS Modifieds), Mitch Hovden (USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars), Brandon Hare (USRA Karl Performance Parts B-Mods), Dan Strandberg (USRA Hobby Stocks) plus many others will be honored at this year’s gala.

Tickets are $40 per person and include a Premier Dinner Buffet with the choice of three entrees, cash bar and a live comedian on stage following the awards ceremony. Business casual attire is recommended.

In addition, the awards for drivers competing in the United States Modified Touring Series (USMTS) will also be honored.

Adventureland Inn will be the host hotel for the banquet with shuttles to and from Prairie Meadows. There are currently about 100 rooms available for Friday night at a rate of $89. Call 515-265-7321 to reserve your room today using the promotion code USMTS/USRA.

Social hour runs from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m., dinner will be from 7:00 to 8:00, the USRA awards presentations will take place from 8:00 to 9:00 and the USMTS awards will be handed out from 9:00 to 10:00.

For more information about the Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino, check out www.prairiemeadows.com.

To learn more about the USRA, visit www.usraracing.com or call 515-832-6000. You can also like us on Facebook, join us on MySpace or follow us on Twitter.

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USRA OFFICIAL SPONSORS: American Racer Racing Tires, Awesome Race Suits, Intercomp, Karl Chevrolet, Karl Performance Parts, KEVKO Oil Pans & Components, NITROQUEST, RACEceiver, RHS – Racing Head Service, Western Flyer HotMods.

USRA PARTICIPATING SPONSORS: Boubin Tire & Automotive, BRODIX Cylinder Heads, DAY Motor Sports, DirtKnights.com, SpeedNet Direct.

USRA CONTINGENCY SPONSORS: COMP Cams, Dirthead.com, Eibach Springs, Forty9Designs.com, Genesis Shocks, Hooker Custom Harness, KSE Racing Products, Marsh Racing Wheels, New Vision Graphics, PBM Performance Products, Real Racing Wheels, Wehrs Machine & Racing Products.