2010USRA

WEBSTER CITY, Iowa (Nov. 12) – In preparation of their tenth consecutive year of sanctioning competitive grassroots dirt track racing, officials from the United States Racing Association revealed today the track and national points funds for the 2011 USRA Weekly Racing Series.

“The USRA is proud to announce our biggest and most lucrative points funds ever for our drivers in 2011,” said USRA President Todd Staley. “We’re fortunate to have great support from our drivers, officials, racetrack operators and sponsors that make it possible.”

During the 2010 racing season, more than 1,400 drivers competed in USRA-sanctioned events at 30 different dirt ovals in seven states: Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Oklahoma, South Dakota and Wisconsin.

Payouts at all levels in all four of the USRA’s premier classes will see an increase in their post-season earnings at the end of the 2011 USRA Weekly Racing Series campaign.

USRA Modifieds – 1. $1,500, 2. $900, 3. $600, 4. $450, 5. $300, 6. $250, 7. $200, 8. $175, 9. $150, 10. $150.

USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars – 1. $600, 2. $400, 3. $300, 4. $250, 5. $200, 6. $175, 7. $150, 8. $125, 9. $125, 10. $125.

USRA Karl Performance Parts B-Mods – 1. $500, 2. $350, 3. $250, 4. $200, 5. $175, 6. $150, 7. $125, 8. $110, 9. $110, 10. $110.

USRA Hobby Stocks – 1. $500, 2. $300, 3. $200, 4. $180, 5. $160, 6. $140, 7. $125, 8. $110, 9. $110, 10. $110.

In order to be eligible for track points funds, a licensed driver must have competed in at least 50% of the events held at the racetrack where that driver finished among the top-10 in points (minimum of 8 events with a minimum of 4 starts).

Track points funds are not based on an individual racetrack’s weekly purse or car counts, but rather are guaranteed amounts based on 16 nights of USRA-sanctioned competition.

In addition to track points funds which are among the highest in the county, the USRA will also dole out a national points fund of more than $60,000 in four classes.

USRA Modifieds – 1. $10,000, 2. $5,000, 3. $3,000, 4. $2,000, 5. $1,500, 6. $1,000, 7. $900, 8. $800, 9. $700, 10. $600, 11. $500, 12. $500, 13. $500, 14. $500, 15. $500, 16. $500, 17. $500, 18. $500, 19. $500, 20. $500.

USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars – 1. $1,500, 2. $1,000, 3. $700, 4. $600, 5. $500, 6. $450, 7. $400, 8. $350, 9. $300, 10. $250.

USRA Karl Performance Parts B-Mods – 1. $2,000, 2. $1,500, 3. $1,000, 4. $800, 5. $600, 6. $500, 7. $400, 8. $350, 9. $300, 10. $250.

USRA Hobby Stocks – 1. $1,500, 2. $1,000, 3. $700, 4. $600, 5. $500, 6. $400, 7. $300, 8. $250, 9. $250, 10. $250.

In order to be eligible for track points funds, a licensed driver must have competed in at least 50% of the events held at any one of the sanctioned racetracks at which that driver earned points (minimum of 8 events with a minimum of 4 starts).

A driver’s best 20 events (based on points earned) from March 4, 2011, through October 16, 2011, will apply toward USRA Weekly Racing Series national points.

Each individual racetrack, however, may include all USRA-sanctioned events at their facility for the 2011 calendar year, or only those they designate as track points events.

All drivers competing in USRA-sanctioned events in 2011 must possess a USRA license. The cost of a USRA Competitor License for 2011 is $120 for Modifieds, $100 for Stock Cars, $90 for B-Mods and $90 for Hobby Stocks. Drivers who want to compete in USRA-sanctioned events but not participate in season-ending awards may purchase a USRA Associate License. The cost of a USRA Associate License for the 2011 season shall be $60 for Modifieds, $50 for Stock Cars, $45 for B-Mods and $45 for Hobby Stocks. Drivers opting for a USRA Associate License will still be eligible to earn points, but will not be eligible for any cash earnings from track points funds, national points funds or contingency awards.

The USRA was founded in 2002 with the sanctioning of Modifieds and Stock Cars at the Thunder Valley Speedway in Fayetteville, Ark. The organization grew steadily over the next three years with 14 tracks hosting USRA events in 2005.

Hobby Stocks were added in 2003 and the B-Mod division arrived on the scene in 2006.

Champions were not crowned in individual divisions during the first four years, but an overall National Champion was crowned in 2005. Earning that honor was USRA Modified driver Ron Luitjens of Brewster, Minn.

Since then, USRA Weekly Racing Series National Champions have been crowned in all four premier divisions.

USRA Modifieds – Larry Herring (2006), Brad Waits (2007-08), Greg Skaggs (2009), Jason Cummins (2010).

USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars – Scotty Pratt (2006), Tom Schmitt (2007-08), Tory Reicks (2009), Rich Gregoire (2010).

USRA Karl Performance Parts B-Mods – Tony Dunker (2006), Matt Jones (2007-08-09), Brandon Hare (2010).

USRA Hobby Stocks – Nathan Wood (2006), Mitch Hovden (2007), Jason McDaniel (2008), Chris Hovden (2009), Shane Klaassen (2010).

The USRA was formed with a mission of accomplishing three goals: increased driver participation, increased attendance and increased sponsorship for each USRA-sanctioned racetrack. The USRA serves as a marketing partner with the bottom line of our sanctioned tracks at interest, and we are committed to maintaining guidelines to make racing affordable and fun for all racers, yet exciting and competitive for fans. The USRA is committed to providing a combination of cost-effective rules for competitors in weekly auto racing and effective marketing strategies to assist in the growth and popularity of the tracks at which they compete.

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

USRA OFFICIAL SPONSORS: American Racer Racing Tires, Awesome Racewear, Dart Machinery, Intercomp, Karl Chevrolet, Karl Performance Parts, Kevko Oil Pans & Components, Nitroquest, RACEceiver, RHS – Racing Head Service.

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

USRA CONTINGENCY SPONSORS: COMP Cams, Eibach Springs, Forty9Designs.com, Hooker Custom Harness, Marsh Racing Wheels, QuickTime Inc, Real Racing Wheels.

WEBSTER CITY, Iowa (Nov. 11) -- An increased focus on driver safety and expanded choices for budget-minded competitors highlight the 2011 rulebook published this week by the United States Racing Association for its four primary sanctioned divisions.

“Recognizing changes in technology and adjusting to economic fluctuations is an important part of the rules-making process, but maintaining stability in the rules from year to year is equally important,” said USRA President Todd Staley. “Especially at the grassroots level, racers need to know that if they build a racecar today it will still be legal and competitive in the years ahead.”

With that in mind, drivers competing in the American Racer USRA Weekly Racing Series will find major changes few and far between for the 2011 racing season.

“Many of the changes are actually expanded options to give drivers more choices and creative license in how they operate their racing program,” Staley added. “But most of the red ink is simply clarifying gray areas and closing loopholes in the language.”

Perhaps the most notable change in the 2011 rulebook is the addition of a crate engine option for the USRA RHS Modifieds, joining USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars and USRA Karl Performance Parts B-Mods as divisions offering a crate engine option for its drivers.

Based on the latest production version of the small blocks that power the Chevrolet Corvette, the GM Performance Parts CT525 crate engine has went from the research and development phase to a frequent winner on the racetrack in just two years.

The engine features an aluminum block and heads, hypereutectic aluminum pistons, nodular iron crank and hydraulic roller that fills the “need for speed" at a surprisingly affordable price.

The CT525 is available from Karl Chevrolet in Ankeny, Iowa, for $7,100. For more information, call toll-free 866-551-9188 or visit www.karlperformanceparts.com online.

For the 2011 racing season, USRA RHS Modifieds must also utilize an 8,000 RPM rev-limiting chip (7,500 RPM for CT525 crate engines), which will be distributed by the racetrack.

While only minor changes are reflected throughout the new rules for Stock Cars, B-Mods and Hobby Stocks, all three will see an adjustment to claiming procedures.

The first four finishers in the main event are subject to being claimed by any other driver that finishes fifth or lower and finishes on the same lap as the winner. In previous editions, the top five were claim eligible.

The cash price for claims are $650 for Stock Cars, $550 for B-Mods and $525 for Hobby Stocks. After a driver’s engine has been claimed once, however, he or she has the option to “exchange” engines instead of a cash claim for any subsequent claims made on that driver by another driver.

Unchanged from previous rulebooks, both shocks and carburetors are subject to claim in all three classes while claim-eligible items in the Modified division remain shocks and ignition boxes.

Four first-time champions emerged from the 2010 American Racer USRA Weekly Racing Series campaign.

Jason Cummins of New Richland, Minn., captured the USRA RHS Modified title while Rich Gregoire of Russell, Minn., became the first champion in the USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Car division utilizing a spec engine.

In the USRA Karl Performance Parts B-Mod division, Hobby Stock graduate Brandon Hare of Elma, Iowa, raced to a convincing win as did Little Rock, Iowa’s Shane Klaassen in USRA Hobby Stock competition.

Points will be awarded to drivers competing in USRA-sanctioned events held from March 4, 2011, through Oct. 16, 2011, in crowning the next American Racer USRA Weekly Racing Series National Champions.

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

USRA OFFICIAL SPONSORS: Awesome Racewear, Dart Machinery, Intercomp, Karl Chevrolet, Karl Performance Parts, Kevko Oil Pans & Components, Nitroquest, RACEceiver, RHS – Racing Head Service.

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

USRA CONTINGENCY SPONSORS: COMP Cams, Eibach Springs, Forty9Designs.com, Hooker Custom Harness, Marsh Racing Wheels, QuickTime Inc, Racing Optics, Real Racing Wheels.

Mather, Toot, Carter, Hovden kings of 24th Annual Musco Lighting Fall Challenge presented by Budweiser

OSKALOOSA, Iowa (Oct. 9) – Another field of top-shelf drivers returned for the second day of the 24th Annual Musco Lighting Fall Challenge presented by Budweiser on Saturday as sunny skies and mild October temperatures again greeted competitors and fans for the season-ending event at the Southern Iowa Speedway.

Oskaloosa’s Cayden Carter dominated the Carter’s Manufacturing USRA B-Mod feature, leading all 20 laps en route to a $2,000 payday.

The 14-year-old started on the pole position alongside Chad Louk and built nearly a straight-away lead by lap 3.

Tenth-place starter and reigning track champion Tyler Groenendyk drove under Louk for the second position, but his efforts were all for not as the caution flew on lap 5 for an incident deep in the field.

As Carter paced the field back to the green flag, Groenendyk wheeled his way into the second and appeared to be making up ground on the leader.

A caution with four laps remaining slashed Carter’s lead, but the youngster was able to stay in control and finish off the year in victory lane in front of delighted family and fans.

Groenendyk settled for second, followed by Scott Van Buskirk, Scott Davis and Jason Schlangen.

Up next, the ‘Mahaska County Monster’ set the stage for the final Musco USRA Modified feature of the season.

A pair of #3 Skyrocket Chassis paced the field to the green flag with nine-time USMTS National Champion Kelly Shryock on the outside of polesitter Colt Mather of Webster, who was driving Shryock’s back-up car.

Shryock denied Mather’s attempt to lead the first lap while Matt Dotson captured the second position from Mather.

Dotson began battling for the lead, diving underneath Shryock in the corners but Shryock was able to power his way back by Dotson in the straight-aways.

As the field approached lapped traffic with 16 circuits remaining, Dotson used the lapped cars to make a three-wide battle for the lead before the caution flew with 14 laps to go.

Just four laps later, a melee on the front-stretch involving seven cars brought out the caution once again.

On the restart, Shryock jumped to an early lead as the field stacked up three- and four-wide behind him.

It appeared Shryock was on his way to victory lane until a caution reappeared with eight to go.

As the field made their way around for the restart, the crowd was awed by the disappearance of Shryock as he fell victim to a fuel pump malfunction, ending his evening.

The absence of Shryock from the field opened the door for Mather, who captured the top spot and led the remaining circuits to pick up the biggest win of his career.

Dotson, who ran in the top three the entire event, retired with three laps remaining with mechanical problems.

Jake Neal finished second, followed by Corey Dripps, Bruce Hanford and Brandon Banks.

Chris Hovden of Cresco triumphed in the USRA Hobby Stock feature to capture the $2,000 top prize and his second straight ‘Fall Challenge’ trophy.

2010 USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Car track champion and former USRA Hobby Stock National Champion Nathan Wood made him work for the victory, however, as he battled Hovden on the top of the race track with less than 10 laps remaining.

Ryan Vicker was able to take second away from Wood at the end while 14th-place starter Shane Klaassen and Jason Kohl rounded out the top-5.

Darin Toot of Albert Lea, Minn., was victorious in the $2,000-to-win USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Car division, surviving the caution-plagued feature that ended with the third- through sixth-place finishers piled up in turns 1-2 after taking the checkered flag.

The final 10 laps proved to be some of the best racing action all night, with three-wide racing throughout the field.

Bryan Webb was on the bumper of the leader the last lap, and he was able to make one last move to capture the lead on the front straight-away.

The three-wide race for the lead ended with Toot – the promoter of the Chateau Raceway in Lansing, Minn. – victorious while Matt Greiner and Webb made contact.

As they entered the turn after taking the checkered, fourth-place finisher Lynn Panos, fifth-place Steve Jackson, sixth-place Mike Pruitt and Webb, who ended up on his roof, crashed and came to a stop on the track.

Saturday’s event put the wraps on an historic and memorable 2010 season at the Southern Iowa Speedway. Information, schedules and more are forthcoming as plans are already being made for the 2010 season.

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

For rules or other information about the United States Racing Association, check out the USRA website at www.usraracing.com.

OFFICIAL RESULTS
American Racer USRA Weekly Racing Series
24th Annual Musco Lighting Fall Challenge presented by Budweiser – Night #2 of 2
Southern Iowa Speedway, Oskaloosa, Iowa
Saturday, October 9, 2010

Showing finishing position, car number, driver, hometown and starting position in parentheses.

Heat #1:
1. 3s - Steve Allen -- Oskaloosa, IA (2)
2. 84 - Danny Thrasher -- Agency, IA (3)
3. 32t - Bobby Greene -- Eddyville, IA (1)
4. 22R - Todd Reitzler -- Grinnell, IA (6)
5. 5k - Keith Schwartzhoff -- Decorah, IA (8)
6. 4 - Jeremy Purdy -- Bedford, IA (5)
7. 62 - T.J. Henderson -- Douds, IA (9)
8. 2 - Doug Gordan -- Ottumwa, IA (7)
9. 2K - Derek Kirkland -- Centerville, IA (4)
10. 78x - Dean Richards -- Creston, IA (10)

Heat #2:
1. 2n - Don Nunnikhoven -- Kellogg, IA (2)
2. 10B - Brandon Pruitt -- Dexter, IA (4)
3. 52 - Kevin Fee -- Knoxville, IA (7)
4. 4w - John Watson -- Des Moines, IA (5)
5. 16 - Dan Hovden -- Decorah, IA (8)
6. 10g - Dustin Griffiths -- Ottumwa, IA (9)
7. 6 - Danny Sacquitne -- Decorah, IA (6)
8. 44 - Chad Kuhnert -- Valley Springs, SD (1)
9. 72 - Matt McAtee -- Waukee, IA (3)

Heat #3:
1. 62B - Andy Boeckman -- Lake View, IA (4)
2. 20 - Andrew Hustead -- Rutledge, MO (5)
3. 31 - Dale Porter -- Bloomfield, IA (3)
4. 00 - Adam Hagen -- Des Moines, IA (6)
5. 1m - Blake Miller -- Des Moines, IA (2)
6. 71 - Brit Pellman -- Creston, IA (7)
7. 64 - Casey Greubel -- Lacona, IA (9)
8. 87 - John Briggs -- Cherokee, IA (1)
9. 33 - Justin Hook -- Oskaloosa, IA (8)

Heat #4:
1. 22 - Ryan Vicker -- Creston, IA (8)
2. 55 - Nathan Wood -- Keswick, IA (4)
3. 901 - Shane Klaassen -- Little Rock, IA (6)
4. 18 - Kris Walker -- Oskaloosa, IA (7)
5. 22w - Rocky Fosdyck -- Floris, IA (2)
6. 39 - Larry Embrey -- Granger, IA (3)
7. 17 - Donny Sly -- Ottumwa, IA (9)
8. 53d - Ron Downing Jr. -- Ottumwa, IA (5)
9. 422 - Wes White -- Bloomfield, IA (1)

Heat #5:
1. 70 - Chris Hovden -- Cresco, IA (6)
2. 27 - Jason Kohl -- Missouri Valley, IA (1)
3. 22L - Steve Larson -- Decorah, IA (7)
4. 18x - Scott Spilde -- Ridgeway, IA (2)
5. 20t - Richard Yaw, II -- Pleasant Hill, IA (5)
6. 69 - Craig Brown -- Eldon, IA (8)
7. 11 - Brad Prado -- Ottumwa, IA (9)
8. 22v - Jeremy Swanson -- Clarinda, IA (4)
9. 78 - Andy Coleman -- Packwood, IA (3)

“B” Main #1:
1. 33 - Justin Hook -- Oskaloosa, IA (12)
2. 11 - Brad Prado -- Ottumwa, IA (8)
3. 44 - Chad Kuhnert -- Valley Springs, SD (9)
4. 5k - Keith Schwartzhoff -- Decorah, IA (1)
5. 2K - Derek Kirkland -- Centerville, IA (11)
6. 1m - Blake Miller -- Des Moines, IA (2)
7. 62 - T.J. Henderson -- Douds, IA (6)
8. 53d - Ron Downing Jr. -- Ottumwa, IA (10)
9. 64 - Casey Greubel -- Lacona, IA (7)
10. 10g - Dustin Griffiths -- Ottumwa, IA (4)
11. 39 - Larry Embrey -- Granger, IA (5)
12. 20t - Richard Yaw, II -- Pleasant Hill, IA (3)
13. 78 - Andy Coleman -- Packwood, IA (13)

“B” Main #2:
1. 16 - Dan Hovden -- Decorah, IA (1)
2. 69 - Craig Brown -- Eldon, IA (5)
3. 72 - Matt McAtee -- Waukee, IA (11)
4. 4 - Jeremy Purdy -- Bedford, IA (3)
5. 22w - Rocky Fosdyck -- Floris, IA (2)
6. 17 - Donny Sly -- Ottumwa, IA (7)
7. 87 - John Briggs -- Cherokee, IA (9)
8. 71 - Brit Pellman -- Creston, IA (4)
9. 6 - Danny Sacquitne -- Decorah, IA (6)
10. 2 - Doug Gordan -- Ottumwa, IA (8)
11. 22v - Jeremy Swanson -- Clarinda, IA (10)
12. 422 - Wes White -- Bloomfield, IA (12)
13. 78x - Dean Richards -- Creston, IA (13)

“A” Main:
1. 70 - Chris Hovden -- Cresco, IA (2)
2. 22 - Ryan Vicker -- Creston, IA (9)
3. 55 - Nathan Wood -- Keswick, IA (4)
4. 901 - Shane Klaassen -- Little Rock, IA (14)
5. 27 - Jason Kohl -- Missouri Valley, IA (5)
6. 2n - Don Nunnikhoven -- Kellogg, IA (8)
7. 52 - Kevin Fee -- Knoxville, IA (12)
8. 22R - Todd Reitzler -- Grinnell, IA (16)
9. 18 - Kris Walker -- Oskaloosa, IA (19)
10. 62B - Andy Boeckman -- Lake View, IA (1)
11. 18x - Scott Spilde -- Ridgeway, IA (20)
12. 84 - Danny Thrasher -- Agency, IA (10)
13. 69 - Craig Brown -- Eldon, IA (24)
14. 33 - Justin Hook -- Oskaloosa, IA (21)
15. 3s - Steve Allen -- Oskaloosa, IA (3)
16. 4w - John Watson -- Des Moines, IA (17)
17. 31 - Dale Porter -- Bloomfield, IA (13)
18. 20 - Andrew Hustead -- Rutledge, MO (6)
19. 11 - Brad Prado -- Ottumwa, IA (23)
20. 16 - Dan Hovden -- Decorah, IA (22)
21. 00 - Adam Hagen -- Des Moines, IA (18)
22. 10B - Brandon Pruitt -- Dexter, IA (7)
23. 32t - Bobby Greene -- Eddyville, IA (11)
24. 22L - Steve Larson -- Decorah, IA (15)

Heat #1:
1. 81d - Scott Davis -- Madrid, IA (1)
2. 16 - Mike Shelton -- Bloomfield, IA (2)
3. 85 - Jason McDaniel -- Eldon, IA (7)
4. 99 - Rocky Caudle -- Webster City, IA (3)
5. 0 - Mike Wanders -- Oskaloosa, IA (8)
6. 28 - James Reichart -- Lorimar, IA (4)
7. 50x - James Krier -- Ollie, IA (9)
8. 34J - Jerry Hinton -- Adel, IA (5)
9. 47 - Greg Elliott -- Webster City, IA (6)

Heat #2:
1. 10 - Cayden Carter -- Oskaloosa, IA (5)
2. 20 - Chad Louk -- Jefferson, IA (4)
3. 8t - Tony Johnson -- Oskaloosa, IA (1)
4. 21 - Curtis Engen -- Monona, IA (6)
5. 20g - Michael Grantham -- Bondurant, IA (7)
6. 48 - Alan VanDenBrink -- Ireton, IA (8)
7. 2A - Ed Adams -- Pleasant Hill, IA (3)
8. 52 - Chris Annenhauser -- Ottumwa, IA (2)

Heat #3:
1. 92 - Tyler Droste -- Waterloo, IA (2)
2. 27s - Jason Schlangen -- Cresco, IA (6)
3. 196 - Raymond Lundry -- Maynard, IA (8)
4. 96 - Lucas Lundry -- Maynard, IA (5)
5. 7 - Carter VanDenBerg -- Oskaloosa, IA (7)
6. 92M - James Maxey -- Holliday, MO (1)
7. 777 - Jayme Duinink -- Pella, IA (3)
8. 7up - Curtis Barnes -- Greentop, MO (9)
9. 8x - Brad Iverson -- Grinnell, IA (4)

Heat #4:
1. 25 - Scott Van Buskirk -- Hedrick, IA (7)
2. 02 - Andrew Schroeder -- Keswick, IA (1)
3. 57 - Lynn Brockett -- Ogden, IA (8)
4. 13 - Brett Moffitt -- Grimes, IA (4)
5. 1 - Curtis Van Der Wal -- Oskaloosa, IA (3)
6. 10H - Jack Housley -- Des Moines, IA (5)
7. 6 - Cory Adams -- West Des Moines, IA (2)
8. 54 - Bobby Greene -- Eddyville, IA (6)

Heat #5:
1. 17t - Tyler Groenendyk -- Oskaloosa, IA (1)
2. 25h - Galen Hassler -- Columbia, MO (4)
3. 5r - Tad Reutzel -- Burt, IA (7)
4. 1t - Geoff Olson -- Ames, IA (3)
5. 21k - Kyle Brown -- Kellogg, IA (5)
6. 21L - Matt Lettow -- Roland, IA (2)
7. 43 - Jeremiah Jones -- Eldon, IA (6)
8. 1U - Paul Underwood -- Ottumwa, IA (8)

Heat #6:
1. 3K - John VanDenBerg -- Oskaloosa, IA (3)
2. 15X - Mark Mundell (6)
3. 82 - Louis Lynch -- Glenwood, MO (7)
4. 72 - Ed Hamilton -- Atlantic, IA (4)
5. 56 - Joe Simbro -- Swan, IA (1)
6. 3A - Steve Adams -- Chariton, IA (2)
7. 38 - Bill Gibson -- Knoxville, IA (5)
8. 69 - Rob Hague -- Creston, IA (8)

“B” Main #1:
1. 1t - Geoff Olson -- Ames, IA (3)
2. 96 - Lucas Lundry -- Maynard, IA (2)
3. 0 - Mike Wanders -- Oskaloosa, IA (4)
4. 21L - Matt Lettow -- Roland, IA (9)
5. 47 - Greg Elliott -- Webster City, IA (16)
6. 7 - Carter VanDenBerg -- Oskaloosa, IA (5)
7. 1U - Paul Underwood -- Ottumwa, IA (15)
8. 92M - James Maxey -- Holliday, MO (8)
9. 43 - Jeremiah Jones -- Eldon, IA (12)
10. 777 - Jayme Duinink -- Pella, IA (11)
11. 28 - James Reichart -- Lorimar, IA (7)
12. 50x - James Krier -- Ollie, IA (10)
13. 21k - Kyle Brown -- Kellogg, IA (6)
14. 99 - Rocky Caudle -- Webster City, IA (1)
15. 7up - Curtis Barnes -- Greentop, MO (14)
16. 34J - Jerry Hinton -- Adel, IA (13)

“B” Main #2:
1. 13 - Brett Moffitt -- Grimes, IA (2)
2. 21 - Curtis Engen -- Monona, IA (1)
3. 20g - Michael Grantham -- Bondurant, IA (4)
4. 38 - Bill Gibson -- Knoxville, IA (12)
5. 1 - Curtis Van Der Wal -- Oskaloosa, IA (5)
6. 10H - Jack Housley -- Des Moines, IA (8)
7. 72 - Ed Hamilton -- Atlantic, IA (3)
8. 52 - Chris Annenhauser -- Ottumwa, IA (13)
9. 56 - Joe Simbro -- Swan, IA (6)
10. 2A - Ed Adams -- Pleasant Hill, IA (10)
11. 3A - Steve Adams -- Chariton, IA (9)
12. 54 - Bobby Greene -- Eddyville, IA (14)
13. 48 - Alan VanDenBrink -- Ireton, IA (7)
14. 6 - Cory Adams -- West Des Moines, IA (11)
15. 69 - Rob Hague -- Creston, IA (15)
16. 8x - Brad Iverson -- Grinnell, IA (16)

“A” Main:
1. 10 - Cayden Carter -- Oskaloosa, IA (1)
2. 17t - Tyler Groenendyk -- Oskaloosa, IA (10)
3. 25 - Scott Van Buskirk -- Hedrick, IA (6)
4. 81d - Scott Davis -- Madrid, IA (3)
5. 27s - Jason Schlangen -- Cresco, IA (9)
6. 57 - Lynn Brockett -- Ogden, IA (16)
7. 96 - Lucas Lundry -- Maynard, IA (21)
8. 02 - Andrew Schroeder -- Keswick, IA (12)
9. 5r - Tad Reutzel -- Burt, IA (17)
10. 8t - Tony Johnson -- Oskaloosa, IA (14)
11. 21 - Curtis Engen -- Monona, IA (22)
12. 3K - John VanDenBerg -- Oskaloosa, IA (5)
13. 25h - Galen Hassler -- Columbia, MO (7)
14. 0 - Mike Wanders -- Oskaloosa, IA (23)
15. 85 - Jason McDaniel -- Eldon, IA (13)
16. 196 - Raymond Lundry -- Maynard, IA (15)
17. 16 - Mike Shelton -- Bloomfield, IA (4)
18. 20 - Chad Louk -- Jefferson, IA (2)
19. 1t - Geoff Olson -- Ames, IA (19)
20. 82 - Louis Lynch -- Glenwood, MO (18)
21. 20g - Michael Grantham -- Bondurant, IA (24)
22. 15X - Mark Mundell (8)
23. 92 - Tyler Droste -- Waterloo, IA (11)
24. 13 - Brett Moffitt -- Grimes, IA (20)

Heat #1:
1. 52P - Brad Pinkerton -- New Sharon, IA (2)
2. 15 - Mitch Hovden -- Decorah, IA (8)
3. 412 - Mark Elliott -- Webster City, IA (6)
4. 14 - Todd Staley -- Webster City, IA (3)
5. 33 - Kevin Donlan -- Decorah, IA (4)
6. 31m - Mark Haglund -- Webster City, IA (5)
7. B1 - Russ Byriel -- Ankeny, IA (10)
8. 27 - Gary Bass -- Des Moines, IA (7)
9. 11 - Shay Curtin -- Cresco, IA (9)
10. 23HR - Rod Richards -- Madrid, IA (1)

Heat #2:
1. 97 - Lynn Panos -- Calmar, IA (1)
2. 26J - Barry Sanderman -- Creston, IA (2)
3. 29 - Matt Greiner -- Washington, IA (6)
4. 37D - Brad Derry -- Bedford, IA (10)
5. 3s - Brian Snell -- Coon Rapids, IA (5)
6. 55 - Derek Dettman -- Monona, IA (8)
7. 59 - Larry Portis -- Nora Springs, IA (9)
8. 24P - Mike Pruitt -- Redfield, IA (3)
9. 56 - Kyle Webb -- Des Moines, IA (4)
10. 23 - Chad Walter -- Clarence, MO (7)

Heat #3:
1. 15K - Kyle Harwood -- Oskaloosa, IA (1)
2. 17A - Todd Inman -- Runnels, IA (3)
3. 47 - Mike Mauer -- Cedar Falls, IA (2)
4. 10 - Bryan Webb -- Decorah, IA (8)
5. 67T - Darin Toot -- Albert Lea, MN (7)
6. 3H - Ty Hill -- Dallas Center, IA (9)
7. 30 - Matt Pinegar -- Des Moines, IA (4)
8. 69 - Jacob Ludeking -- Decorah, IA (5)
9. 14J - Michael Johnston -- Des Moines, IA (10)
10. 68 - Jeremy Swanson -- Council Bluffs, IA (6)

Heat #4:
1. 1 - Randy Killen -- Des Moines, IA (2)
2. 66z - Elijah Zevenbergen -- Ocheydan, IA (8)
3. 2J - Steve Jackson -- Polk City, IA (1)
4. 20Dub - Shane Weller -- Agency, IA (9)
5. 94 - Corey Stout -- Oskaloosa, IA (10)
6. 22s - Lonnie Hodges -- Boone, IA (4)
7. 22 - Derek Sammons -- Kahoka, MO (7)
8. 7 - Rick Todd -- Des Moines, IA (5)
9. 52 - Nathan Wood -- Keswick, IA (6)
10. 35 - Wayne Crimmins -- Fort Dodge, IA (3)

“B” Main #1:
1. 67T - Darin Toot -- Albert Lea, MN (2)
2. 33 - Kevin Donlan -- Decorah, IA (1)
3. 11 - Shay Curtin -- Cresco, IA (9)
4. 31m - Mark Haglund -- Webster City, IA (3)
5. 27 - Gary Bass -- Des Moines, IA (7)
6. B1 - Russ Byriel -- Ankeny, IA (5)
7. 3H - Ty Hill -- Dallas Center, IA (4)
8. 69 - Jacob Ludeking -- Decorah, IA (8)
9. 30 - Matt Pinegar -- Des Moines, IA (6)
10. 14J - Michael Johnston -- Des Moines, IA (10)
11. 23HR - Rod Richards -- Madrid, IA (11)
12. 68 - Jeremy Swanson -- Council Bluffs, IA (12)

“B” Main #2:
1. 3s - Brian Snell -- Coon Rapids, IA (1)
2. 52 - Nathan Wood -- Keswick, IA (10)
3. 59 - Larry Portis -- Nora Springs, IA (5)
4. 24P - Mike Pruitt -- Redfield, IA (7)
5. 55 - Derek Dettman -- Monona, IA (3)
6. 56 - Kyle Webb -- Des Moines, IA (9)
7. 22 - Derek Sammons -- Kahoka, MO (6)
8. 7 - Rick Todd -- Des Moines, IA (8)
9. 22s - Lonnie Hodges -- Boone, IA (4)
10. 23 - Chad Walter -- Clarence, MO (11)
11. 35 - Wayne Crimmins -- Fort Dodge, IA (12)
12. 94 - Corey Stout -- Oskaloosa, IA (2)

“A” Main:
1. 67T - Darin Toot -- Albert Lea, MN (17)
2. 29 - Matt Greiner -- Washington, IA (12)
3. 10 - Bryan Webb -- Decorah, IA (15)
4. 97 - Lynn Panos -- Calmar, IA (3)
5. 2J - Steve Jackson -- Polk City, IA (10)
6. 24P - Mike Pruitt -- Redfield, IA (24)
7. 31m - Mark Haglund -- Webster City, IA (23)
8. 47 - Mike Mauer -- Cedar Falls, IA (1)
9. 3s - Brian Snell -- Coon Rapids, IA (18)
10. 26J - Barry Sanderman -- Creston, IA (2)
11. 14 - Todd Staley -- Webster City, IA (13)
12. 15 - Mitch Hovden -- Decorah, IA (7)
13. 17A - Todd Inman -- Runnels, IA (6)
14. 11 - Shay Curtin -- Cresco, IA (21)
15. 412 - Mark Elliott -- Webster City, IA (5)
16. 1 - Randy Killen -- Des Moines, IA (9)
17. 59 - Larry Portis -- Nora Springs, IA (22)
18. 66z - Elijah Zevenbergen -- Ocheydan, IA (4)
19. 15K - Kyle Harwood -- Oskaloosa, IA (11)
20. 20Dub - Shane Weller -- Agency, IA (16)
21. 37D - Brad Derry -- Bedford, IA (14)
22. 33 - Kevin Donlan -- Decorah, IA (19)
23. 52P - Brad Pinkerton -- New Sharon, IA (8)
24. 52 - Nathan Wood -- Keswick, IA (20)

Heat #1:
1. 33z - Zack VanderBeek -- New Sharon, IA (7)
2. 7w - Mark Widmar -- Ottumwa, IA (1)
3. 17P - Brad Pinkerton -- New Sharon, IA (3)
4. 61 - Bruce Hanford -- Davenport, IA (5)
5. 11 - Ryan Peckham -- Corning, IA (6)
6. R - Ron VerBeek -- Oskaloosa, IA (9)
7. 51x - Rick Germar -- Red Oak, IA (4)
8. 51 - Tyler VandeKamp -- Ankeny, IA (8)
9. J40 - Clayton Jensen -- Iowa City, IA (2)

Heat #2:
1. 88d - Matt Dotson -- Sturgeon, MO (2)
2. 17 - Steve Stewart -- Burlington, IA (1)
3. 31 - Corey Dripps -- Waterloo, IA (7)
4. 30 - Gus Hughes -- Anamosa, IA (3)
5. 22 - Brandon Banks -- Washington, IA (6)
6. 72 - Dave Garber -- Las Cassas, TN (8)
7. 5 - Tim Sands -- Conesville, IA (5)
8. 00 - David Ott -- Ankeny, IA (4)

Heat #3:
1. 3 - Kelly Shryock -- Fertile, IA (5)
2. 14J - Jake Neal -- Omaha, NE (1)
3. 3M - Colt Mather -- Webster, IA (8)
4. 60 - Kurt Krauskopf -- Decorah, IA (7)
5. 26K - Kevin Blackburn -- Fulton, MO (2)
6. 67 - Tim Dotson -- Sturgeon, MO (6)
7. 12x - Terry Walker -- Riverside, IA (4)
8. 12 - Mark Elliott -- Webster City, IA (3)

“A” Main:
1. 3M - Colt Mather -- Webster, IA (1)
2. 14J - Jake Neal -- Omaha, NE (10)
3. 31 - Corey Dripps -- Waterloo, IA (8)
4. 61 - Bruce Hanford -- Davenport, IA (9)
5. 22 - Brandon Banks -- Washington, IA (14)
6. 7w - Mark Widmar -- Ottumwa, IA (3)
7. 51x - Rick Germar -- Red Oak, IA (19)
8. 12x - Terry Walker -- Riverside, IA (24)
9. 17 - Steve Stewart -- Burlington, IA (12)
10. 5 - Tim Sands -- Conesville, IA (20)
11. 00 - David Ott -- Ankeny, IA (22)
12. 72 - Dave Garber -- Las Cassas, TN (17)
13. 51 - Tyler VandeKamp -- Ankeny, IA (21)
14. 60 - Kurt Krauskopf -- Decorah, IA (7)
15. 88d - Matt Dotson -- Sturgeon, MO (4)
16. R - Ron VerBeek -- Oskaloosa, IA (16)
17. 3 - Kelly Shryock -- Fertile, IA (2)
18. 33z - Zack VanderBeek -- New Sharon, IA (5)
19. 17P - Brad Pinkerton -- New Sharon, IA (6)
20. 12 - Mark Elliott -- Webster City, IA (25)
21. 26K - Kevin Blackburn -- Fulton, MO (15)
22. 30 - Gus Hughes -- Anamosa, IA (11)
23. 11 - Ryan Peckham -- Corning, IA (13)
24. 67 - Tim Dotson -- Sturgeon, MO (18)
25. J40 - Clayton Jensen -- Iowa City, IA (23)

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VanderBeek, Curtin, Gibson, Brown top opening night at 24th Annual Musco Lighting Fall Challenge presented by Budweiser

OSKALOOSA, Iowa (Oct. 8) – In stark contrast to last year’s event when snowfall fell on the Southern Iowa Speedway, bright sunny skies and temperatures in the mid-80s greeted more than 170 drivers and their machines as they made the trek to Oskaloosa, Iowa, on Friday for opening night of the 24th Annual Musco Lighting Fall Challenge presented by Budweiser.

The action was fast-paced and action-packed throughout the program which featured a $1,000 top prize for each of the four competing classes.

Michael Grantham and Knoxville’s Bill Gibson paced the Carter’s Manufacturing USRA B-Mod feature to the green flag.

Gibson led the first three laps until the caution waved for a stalled car in turns 1-2.

On the restart, former track champion Brett Moffit shot underneath Gibson to battle for the lead, but Gibson powered back around the outside.

The second caution of the event waved just one lap later and the field stacked up behind Gibson in double-file formation.

Andrew Schroeder took note of Moffitt’s move on the previous restart and dove to the bottom of the race track to challenge for the top spot while eighth-place starter Jason Schlangen powered into the fourth sport, tailing a leader's breakaway from the three- and four-wide racing taking place behind them.

On the white flag lap, a stalled car on the front stretch resulted in a yellow flag to bring about a checkered finish as Gibson withstood the challenges to take the win.

Moffitt and Schroeder also earned podium finishes as Scott Davis and Schlangen rounded out the top-5.

Polesitter Zack VanderBeek of New Sharon dominated all 25 laps of the Musco USRA Modified feature event.

The ‘Z-Man’ stretched his lead to nearly five car-lengths on second place Ron Ver Beek after just one completed lap, and then approached lapped traffic by the fifth circuit before a caution on lap 9 bunched the field for a double-file restart.

VanderBeek quickly rebuilt his advantage as Ver Beek fell back fourth on the restart but battled his way back to regain the runner-up spot after two more laps.

Despite on more caution with seven laps remaining, VanderBeek dominated the remaining circuits on his way to a $1,000 preliminary feature victory.

Kevin Blackburn grabbed third-place money behind Ver Beek, with nine-time USMTS National Champion Kelly Shryock finishing fourth and Ryan Peckham scoring the fifth spot.

The USRA Hobby Stock main event belonged to Craig Brown of Eldon. Fifth-starting and defending ‘Fall Challenge’ winner Chris Hovden finished second, followed by Shane Klaassen. Todd Reitzler rallied from tenth to finish fourth, with Danny Thrasher picking up 13 spots to grab fifth.

Cresco’s Shay Curtain fought off aggressive challenges from reigning track champion Nathan Wood and veteran Steve Jackson to pick up the victory in the caution-plagued USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Car feature event.

The red flag was displayed three times during the shortened 18-lap feature, the worst of those involving Kevin Donlan who walked away uninjured after a violent flip down the front-stretch.

The “Mahaska County Monster” comes alive again on Saturday for Round 2 of the 24th Annual Musco Lighting Fall Challenge presented by Budweiser and the season finale at the Osky speedplant.

While each of Friday night’s four winners pocketed $1,000, drivers will double their pleasure on Saturday with $2,000 earmarked for the winner of Saturday night’s four main events.

National points will be awarded in the American Racer USRA Weekly Racing Series, but a USRA license is not required to compete in this event. Pit gates will open at 1:00 with grandstands opening at 2:00. Hot laps are slated for 5:00 and the first green flag waves at 5:30.

Adult grandstand tickets are only $15, with kids ages 6 to 12 getting in for $5. Children under 6 are always admitted free of charge at the Southern Iowa Speedway. Pit passes are $30.

All seats are general admission, so fans are encouraged to get there early to avoid lines and get the best seat in the house. Camping sites with hook-ups are available at the Southern Iowa Fairgrounds.

Saturday’s Payoff (each class): 1. $2000, 2. $1200, 3. $700, 4. $500, 5. $400, 6. $300, 7. $250, 8. $200, 9. $180, 10. $160, 11. $150, 12. $130, 13. $125, 14. $125, 15–24. $125, Tow $50.

Any driver racing in two classes must buy two pit passes. Late Model and/or Modified drivers may compete in the Stock Car class, but will not be allowed to race B-Mods or Hobby Stocks.

Defending Musco Lighting Fall Challenge champions are Brad Pinkerton (Musco USRA Modifieds), Shane Weller (USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars), A.J. Johnson (Carter’s Manufacturing USRA B-Mods) and Chris Hovden (USRA Hobby Stocks).

For rules or other information about the United States Racing Association, check out the USRA website at www.usraracing.com.

OFFICIAL RESULTS
American Racer USRA Weekly Racing Series
24th Annual Musco Lighting Fall Challenge presented by Budweiser
Southern Iowa Speedway, Oskaloosa, Iowa
Friday, October 8, 2010

Showing finishing position, car number, driver, hometown and starting position in parentheses.

Heat #1:
1. 2n - Don Nunnikhoven -- Kellogg, IA (1)
2. 78 - Andy Coleman -- Packwood, IA (2)
3. 72 - Matt McAtee -- Waukee, IA (3)
4. 22v - Jim Tull -- Redding, IA (9)
5. 00 - Adam Hagen -- Des Moines, IA (8)
6. 12A - Rob Allison -- Des Moines, IA (5)
7. 2 - Doug Gordan -- Ottumwa, IA (7)
8. 17 - Donny Sly -- Ottumwa, IA (4)
9. 53D - Ron Downing Jr. -- Ottumwa, IA (6)

Heat #2:
1. 22r - Todd Reitzler -- Grinnell, IA (1)
2. 16 - Dan Hovden -- Decorah, IA (7)
3. 22w - Rocky Fosdyck -- Floris, IA (2)
4. 1M - Blake Miller -- Des Moines, IA (3)
5. 32t - Bobby Greene -- Eddyville, IA (4)
6. 07 - Jacob Keiser -- Marengo, IA (5)
7. D31 - Lawrence Dorsey -- Des Moines, IA (8)
8. 71x - Paul Wheeler -- Des Moines, IA (6)
9. 422 - Wes White -- Bloomfield, IA (9)

Heat #3:
1. 69 - Craig Brown -- Eldon, IA (6)
2. 70 - Chris Hovden -- Cresco, IA (3)
3. 87 - John Briggs -- Cherokee, IA (2)
4. 5K - Keith Schwartzhoff -- Decorah, IA (8)
5. 71 - Brit Pellman -- Creston, IA (5)
6. 46 - Matt Williamson -- Creston, IA (1)
7. 10G - Dustin Griffiths -- Ottumwa, IA (7)
8. 4 - Jeremy Purdy -- Bedford, IA (4)

Heat #4:
1. 22L - Steve Larson -- Decorah, IA (7)
2. 1 - Bill Bonnett -- Knoxville, IA (3)
3. 31 - Dale Porter -- Bloomfield, IA (2)
4. 78x - Dean Richards -- Creston, IA (6)
5. 62 - T.J. Henderson -- Douds, IA (1)
6. 33 - Justin Hook -- Oskaloosa, IA (8)
7. 2K - Derek Kirkland -- Centerville, IA (4)
8. 10B - Brandon Pruitt -- Dexter, IA (5)

Heat #5:
1. 901 - Shane Klaassen -- Little Rock, IA (2)
2. 55 - Nathan Wood -- Keswick, IA (3)
3. 4w - John Watson -- Des Moines, IA (5)
4. 18 - Kris Walker -- Oskaloosa, IA (8)
5. 3s - Steve Allen -- Oskaloosa, IA (4)
6. 20 - Andrew Hustead -- Rutledge, MO (1)
7. 52 - Kevin Fee -- Knoxville, IA (7)
8. 18X - Scott Spilde -- Ridgeway, IA (6)

Heat #6:
1. 47 - Scott Pipert -- Elbron, IA (2)
2. 20T - Richard Yaw, II -- Pleasant Hill, IA (1)
3. 84 - Danny Thrasher -- Agency, IA (5)
4. 22 - Ryan Vicker -- Creston, IA (6)
5. 6 - Danny Sacquitne -- Decorah, IA (7)
6. 27 - Jason Kohl -- Missouri Valley, IA (3)
7. 85 - Jason McDaniel -- Eldon, IA (4)
8. 64 - Casey Greubel -- Lacona, IA (8)

“B” Main #1:
1. 18 - Kris Walker -- Oskaloosa, IA (3)
2. 22v - Jim Tull -- Redding, IA (1)
3. 52 - Kevin Fee -- Knoxville, IA (12)
4. 5K - Keith Schwartzhoff -- Decorah, IA (2)
5. 4 - Jeremy Purdy -- Bedford, IA (14)
6. 00 - Adam Hagen -- Des Moines, IA (4)
7. 12A - Rob Allison -- Des Moines, IA (7)
8. 10G - Dustin Griffiths -- Ottumwa, IA (11)
9. 46 - Matt Williamson -- Creston, IA (8)
10. 71 - Brit Pellman -- Creston, IA (5)
11. 53D - Ron Downing Jr. -- Ottumwa, IA (16)
12. 20 - Andrew Hustead -- Rutledge, MO (9)
13. 17 - Donny Sly -- Ottumwa, IA (13)
14. 3s - Steve Allen -- Oskaloosa, IA (6)
15. 2 - Doug Gordan -- Ottumwa, IA (10)
16. 18X - Scott Spilde -- Ridgeway, IA (15)

“B” Main #2:
1. 2K - Derek Kirkland -- Centerville, IA (11)
2. 22 - Ryan Vicker -- Creston, IA (3)
3. 78x - Dean Richards -- Creston, IA (2)
4. 6 - Danny Sacquitne -- Decorah, IA (6)
5. 1M - Blake Miller -- Des Moines, IA (1)
6. 10B - Brandon Pruitt -- Dexter, IA (14)
7. 27 - Jason Kohl -- Missouri Valley, IA (9)
8. 33 - Justin Hook -- Oskaloosa, IA (8)
9. 85 - Jason McDaniel -- Eldon, IA (12)
10. 62 - T.J. Henderson -- Douds, IA (5)
11. 32t - Bobby Greene -- Eddyville, IA (4)
12. 64 - Casey Greubel -- Lacona, IA (15)
13. 71x - Paul Wheeler -- Des Moines, IA (13)
14. D31 - Lawrence Dorsey -- Des Moines, IA (10)
15. 07 - Jacob Keiser -- Marengo, IA (7)
16. 422 - Wes White -- Bloomfield, IA (16)

“A” Main:
1. 69 - Craig Brown -- Eldon, IA (2)
2. 70 - Chris Hovden -- Cresco, IA (5)
3. 901 - Shane Klaassen -- Little Rock, IA (3)
4. 22r - Todd Reitzler -- Grinnell, IA (10)
5. 84 - Danny Thrasher -- Agency, IA (18)
6. 47 - Scott Pipert -- Elbron, IA (12)
7. 4w - John Watson -- Des Moines, IA (17)
8. 22L - Steve Larson -- Decorah, IA (9)
9. 22 - Ryan Vicker -- Creston, IA (22)
10. 22v - Jim Tull -- Redding, IA (21)
11. 31 - Dale Porter -- Bloomfield, IA (16)
12. 16 - Dan Hovden -- Decorah, IA (11)
13. 78x - Dean Richards -- Creston, IA (24)
14. 2n - Don Nunnikhoven -- Kellogg, IA (8)
15. 87 - John Briggs -- Cherokee, IA (15)
16. 22w - Rocky Fosdyck -- Floris, IA (14)
17. 55 - Nathan Wood -- Keswick, IA (7)
18. 18 - Kris Walker -- Oskaloosa, IA (19)
19. 78 - Andy Coleman -- Packwood, IA (4)
20. 2K - Derek Kirkland -- Centerville, IA (20)
21. 72 - Matt McAtee -- Waukee, IA (13)
22. 1 - Bill Bonnett -- Knoxville, IA (6)
23. 20T - Richard Yaw, II -- Pleasant Hill, IA (1)
24. 52 - Kevin Fee -- Knoxville, IA (23)

Heat #1:
1. 92 - Tyler Droste -- Waterloo, IA (3)
2. 81d - Scott Davis -- Madrid, IA (7)
3. D1 - Drew Lawson -- Oskaloosa, IA (5)
4. 25 - Scott Van Buskirk -- Hedrick, IA (1)
5. 43 - Jeremiah Jones -- Eldon, IA (2)
6. 28 - James Reichart -- Lorimor, IA (9)
7. 3 - Jim Blazina -- Blair, NE (8)
8. 80 - Jamey Ayers -- Bristol, IA (4)
9. 19f - Gatlin Leytham -- Garwin, IA (6)

Heat #2:
1. 8x - Brad Iverson -- Grinnell, IA (2)
2. 20G - Michael Grantham -- Bondurant, IA (4)
3. 25H - Galen Hassler -- Columbia, MO (6)
4. 47 - Greg Elliott -- Webster City, IA (8)
5. 7 - Carter VanDenBerg -- Oskaloosa, IA (3)
6. 5r - Tad Reutzel -- Burt, IA (7)
7. 0 - Mike Wanders -- Oskaloosa, IA (5)
8. 15x - Mark Mundell (1)
9. 96 - Lucas Lundry -- Maynard, IA (9)

Heat #3:
1. 17t - Tyler Groenendyk -- Oskaloosa, IA (4)
2. 27s - Jason Schlangen -- Cresco, IA (9)
3. 8t - Tony Johnson -- Oskaloosa, IA (1)
4. 10 - Cayden Carter -- Oskaloosa, IA (7)
5. 21 - Curtis Engen -- Monona, IA (6)
6. 22x - Troy Oliver -- Des Moines, IA (3)
7. 69 - Rob Hague -- Creston, IA (5)
8. 92P - Josh Pruitt -- Stuart, IA (2)
9. 52 - Chris Annenhauser -- Ottumwa, IA (8)

Heat #4:
1. 38 - Bill Gibson -- Knoxville, IA (4)
2. 777 - Jayme Duinink -- Pella, IA (5)
3. 57 - Tyler Gross -- Bondurant, IA (7)
4. 34J - Jerry Hinton -- Adel, IA (2)
5. 16 - Mike Shelton -- Bloomfield, IA (6)
6. 99 - Rocky Caudle -- Webster City, IA (9)
7. 7up - Curtis Barnes -- Greentop, MO (1)
8. 85 - Jason McDaniel -- Eldon, IA (3)
9. 1 - Curtis Van Der Wal -- Oskaloosa, IA (8)

Heat #5:
1. 02 - Andrew Schroeder -- Keswick, IA (2)
2. 82 - Louis Lynch -- Glenwood, MO (1)
3. 20 - Chad Louk -- Jefferson, IA (8)
4. 1T - Geoff Olson -- Ames, IA (6)
5. 92M - James Maxey -- Holliday, MO (9)
6. 56 - Joe Simbro -- Swan, IA (7)
7. 6 - Cory Adams -- West Des Moines, IA (4)
8. 19J - Jenae Gustin -- Marshalltown, IA (3)
9. 54 - Bobby Greene -- Eddyville, IA (5)

Heat #6:
1. 1U - Paul Underwood -- Ottumwa, IA (1)
2. 13 - Brett Moffitt -- Grimes, IA (5)
3. 10H - Jack Housley -- Des Moines, IA (2)
4. 196 - Raymond Lundry -- Maynard, IA (6)
5. 57T - Lynn Brockett -- Ogden, IA (8)
6. 21K - Kyle Brown -- Kellogg, IA (7)
7. 8L - Tom Lathrop -- Ottumwa, IA (4)
8. 50x - James Krier -- Ollie, IA (9)
9. 3K - John VanDenBerg -- Oskaloosa, IA (3)

“B” Main #1:
1. 10 - Cayden Carter -- Oskaloosa, IA (2)
2. 25 - Scott Van Buskirk -- Hedrick, IA (1)
3. 43 - Jeremiah Jones -- Eldon, IA (4)
4. 21 - Curtis Engen -- Monona, IA (5)
5. 1T - Geoff Olson -- Ames, IA (3)
6. 19f - Gatlin Leytham -- Garwin, IA (16)
7. 28 - James Reichart -- Lorimor, IA (7)
8. 92M - James Maxey -- Holliday, MO (6)
9. 3 - Jim Blazina -- Blair, NE (10)
10. 69 - Rob Hague -- Creston, IA (11)
11. 80 - Jamey Ayers -- Bristol, IA (13)
12. 22x - Troy Oliver -- Des Moines, IA (8)
13. 52 - Chris Annenhauser -- Ottumwa, IA (17)
14. 92P - Josh Pruitt -- Stuart, IA (14)
15. 56 - Joe Simbro -- Swan, IA (9)
16. 6 - Cory Adams -- West Des Moines, IA (12)
17. 19J - Jenae Gustin -- Marshalltown, IA (15)
18. 54 - Bobby Greene -- Eddyville, IA (18)

“B” Main #2:
1. 47 - Greg Elliott -- Webster City, IA (1)
2. 5r - Tad Reutzel -- Burt, IA (7)
3. 7 - Carter VanDenBerg -- Oskaloosa, IA (4)
4. 16 - Mike Shelton -- Bloomfield, IA (5)
5. 85 - Jason McDaniel -- Eldon, IA (14)
6. 3K - John VanDenBerg -- Oskaloosa, IA (18)
7. 196 - Raymond Lundry -- Maynard, IA (3)
8. 99 - Rocky Caudle -- Webster City, IA (8)
9. 1 - Curtis Van Der Wal -- Oskaloosa, IA (17)
10. 0 - Mike Wanders -- Oskaloosa, IA (10)
11. 15x - Mark Mundell (13)
12. 96 - Lucas Lundry -- Maynard, IA (16)
13. 21K - Kyle Brown -- Kellogg, IA (9)
14. 50x - James Krier -- Ollie, IA (15)
15. 8L - Tom Lathrop -- Ottumwa, IA (12)
16. 7up - Curtis Barnes -- Greentop, MO (11)
17. 57T - Lynn Brockett -- Ogden, IA (6)
18. 34J - Jerry Hinton -- Adel, IA (2)

“A” Main:
1. 38 - Bill Gibson -- Knoxville, IA (2)
2. 13 - Brett Moffitt -- Grimes, IA (5)
3. 02 - Andrew Schroeder -- Keswick, IA (4)
4. 81d - Scott Davis -- Madrid, IA (9)
5. 27s - Jason Schlangen -- Cresco, IA (8)
6. 17t - Tyler Groenendyk -- Oskaloosa, IA (12)
7. 92 - Tyler Droste -- Waterloo, IA (7)
8. 5r - Tad Reutzel -- Burt, IA (22)
9. 47 - Greg Elliott -- Webster City, IA (20)
10. 10 - Cayden Carter -- Oskaloosa, IA (19)
11. 20G - Michael Grantham -- Bondurant, IA (1)
12. 25 - Scott Van Buskirk -- Hedrick, IA (21)
13. 7 - Carter VanDenBerg -- Oskaloosa, IA (24)
14. 8t - Tony Johnson -- Oskaloosa, IA (15)
15. 777 - Jayme Duinink -- Pella, IA (11)
16. 82 - Louis Lynch -- Glenwood, MO (10)
17. 1U - Paul Underwood -- Ottumwa, IA (6)
18. 25H - Galen Hassler -- Columbia, MO (14)
19. 20 - Chad Louk -- Jefferson, IA (17)
20. 57 - Tyler Gross -- Bondurant, IA (16)
21. 8x - Brad Iverson -- Grinnell, IA (3)
22. 10H - Jack Housley -- Des Moines, IA (18)
23. D1 - Drew Lawson -- Oskaloosa, IA (13)
24. 43 - Jeremiah Jones -- Eldon, IA (23)

Heat #1:
1. 52P - Brad Pinkerton -- New Sharon, IA (2)
2. 15K - Kyle Harwood -- Oskaloosa, IA (1)
3. 27 - Gary Bass -- Des Moines, IA (4)
4. 23 - Chad Walter -- Clarence, MO (3)
5. 1 - Randy Killen -- Des Moines, IA (7)
6. 20dub - Shane Weller -- Agency, IA (11)
7. 7 - Rick Todd -- Des Moines, IA (6)
8. 20t - Malcolm Teachout -- Granada, MN (10)
9. 67 - Kyle Falck -- Decorah, IA (8)
10. 11C - Steve Campbell -- Des Moines, IA (5)
11. 15 - Mitch Hovden -- Decorah, IA (9)

Heat #2:
1. 11 - Shay Curtin -- Cresco, IA (5)
2. 3h - Ty Hill -- Dallas Center, IA (2)
3. 66z - Elijah Zevenbergen -- Ocheyedan, IA (7)
4. 35 - Wayne Crimmins -- Fort Dodge, IA (10)
5. 3s - Brian Snell -- Coon Rapids, IA (1)
6. 69 - Jacob Ludeking -- Decorah, IA (4)
7. 24P - Mike Pruitt -- Redfield, IA (3)
8. 20W - Keith Williamson -- Bondurant, IA (9)
9. 26J - Barry Sanderman -- Creston, IA (8)
10. 67T - Darin Toot -- Albert Lea, MN (11)
11. 22s - Lonnie Hodges -- Boone, IA (6)

Heat #3:
1. 17A - Todd Inman -- Runnels, IA (2)
2. 52 - Nathan Wood -- Keswick, IA (5)
3. 29 - Matt Greiner -- Washington, IA (4)
4. 2j - Steve Jackson -- Polk City, IA (6)
5. 412 - Mark Elliott -- Webster City, IA (1)
6. 97 - Lynn Panos -- Calmar, IA (10)
7. 10 - Bryan Webb -- Decorah, IA (11)
8. M36 - Clay Mercer -- Corning, IA (3)
9. 19A - Alan Van Gorp -- Des Moines, IA (9)
10. 56 - Kyle Webb -- Des Moines, IA (8)
11. 30 - Matt Pinegar -- Des Moines, IA (7)

Heat #4:
1. 14 - Todd Staley -- Webster City, IA (2)
2. 94 - Corey Stout -- Oskaloosa, IA (5)
3. 33 - Kevin Donlan -- Decorah, IA (11)
4. 14J - Michael Johnston -- Des Moines, IA (1)
5. 55 - Derek Dettman -- Monona, IA (3)
6. 47 - Mike Mauer -- Cedar Falls, IA (4)
7. 31m - Mark Haglund -- Webster City, IA (10)
8. 78r - Mike Robinson -- Moravia, IA (8)
9. 23hr - Rod Richards -- Madrid, IA (6)
10. 22 - Derek Sammons -- Kahoka, MO (7)
11. 48 - Cody Werner -- Clearfield, IA (9)

“B” Main #1:
1. 412 - Mark Elliott -- Webster City, IA (2)
2. 1 - Randy Killen -- Des Moines, IA (1)
3. 97 - Lynn Panos -- Calmar, IA (4)
4. 20dub - Shane Weller -- Agency, IA (3)
5. 20t - Malcolm Teachout -- Granada, MN (7)
6. 56 - Kyle Webb -- Des Moines, IA (12)
7. 7 - Rick Todd -- Des Moines, IA (5)
8. 30 - Matt Pinegar -- Des Moines, IA (14)
9. 67 - Kyle Falck -- Decorah, IA (9)
10. 10 - Bryan Webb -- Decorah, IA (6)
11. 11C - Steve Campbell -- Des Moines, IA (11)
12. M36 - Clay Mercer -- Corning, IA (8)
13. 19A - Alan Van Gorp -- Des Moines, IA (10)
14. 15 - Mitch Hovden -- Decorah, IA (13)

“B” Main #2:
1. 31m - Mark Haglund -- Webster City, IA (6)
2. 69 - Jacob Ludeking -- Decorah, IA (3)
3. 20W - Keith Williamson -- Bondurant, IA (7)
4. 3s - Brian Snell -- Coon Rapids, IA (1)
5. 24P - Mike Pruitt -- Redfield, IA (5)
6. 78r - Mike Robinson -- Moravia, IA (8)
7. 67T - Darin Toot -- Albert Lea, MN (11)
8. 55 - Derek Dettman -- Monona, IA (2)
9. 26J - Barry Sanderman -- Creston, IA (9)
10. 23hr - Rod Richards -- Madrid, IA (10)
11. 47 - Mike Mauer -- Cedar Falls, IA (4)
12. 22 - Derek Sammons -- Kahoka, MO (12)
13. 22s - Lonnie Hodges -- Boone, IA (13)
14. 48 - Cody Werner -- Clearfield, IA (14)

“A” Main:
1. 11 - Shay Curtin -- Cresco, IA (3)
2. 52 - Nathan Wood -- Keswick, IA (5)
3. 2j - Steve Jackson -- Polk City, IA (15)
4. 17A - Todd Inman -- Runnels, IA (9)
5. 29 - Matt Greiner -- Washington, IA (6)
6. 94 - Corey Stout -- Oskaloosa, IA (2)
7. 412 - Mark Elliott -- Webster City, IA (17)
8. 52P - Brad Pinkerton -- New Sharon, IA (8)
9. 66z - Elijah Zevenbergen -- Ocheyedan, IA (12)
10. 23 - Chad Walter -- Clarence, MO (13)
11. 15K - Kyle Harwood -- Oskaloosa, IA (4)
12. 1 - Randy Killen -- Des Moines, IA (19)
13. 69 - Jacob Ludeking -- Decorah, IA (20)
14. 14 - Todd Staley -- Webster City, IA (11)
15. 3s - Brian Snell -- Coon Rapids, IA (24)
16. 97 - Lynn Panos -- Calmar, IA (21)
17. 27 - Gary Bass -- Des Moines, IA (10)
18. 20W - Keith Williamson -- Bondurant, IA (22)
19. 31m - Mark Haglund -- Webster City, IA (18)
20. 33 - Kevin Donlan -- Decorah, IA (7)
21. 14J - Michael Johnston -- Des Moines, IA (16)
22. 35 - Wayne Crimmins -- Fort Dodge, IA (14)
23. 3h - Ty Hill -- Dallas Center, IA (1)
24. 20dub - Shane Weller -- Agency, IA (23)

Heat #1:
1. 3 - Kelly Shryock -- Fertile, IA (3)
2. R - Ron VerBeek -- Oskaloosa, IA (4)
3. 88d - Matt Dotson -- Sturgeon, MO (2)
4. 61 - Bruce Hanford -- Davenport, IA (8)
5. 12 - Mark Elliott -- Webster City, IA (5)
6. 30 - Gus Hughes -- Anamosa, IA (7)
7. 31 - Corey Dripps -- Waterloo, IA (1)
8. J40 - Clayton Jensen -- Iowa City, IA (9)
9. 20 - John Fellman -- Blue Grass, IA (6)

Heat #2:
1. 17 - Steve Stewart -- Burlington, IA (2)
2. 26K - Kevin Blackburn -- Fulton, MO (4)
3. 17p - Brad Pinkerton -- New Sharon, IA (8)
4. 72 - Dave Garber -- Las Cassas, TN (1)
5. 22 - Brandon Banks -- Washington, IA (7)
6. 67 - Tim Dotson -- Sturgeon, MO (6)
7. 00 - David Ott -- Ankeny, IA (3)
8. 51 - Tyler VandeKamp -- Ankeny, IA (5)

Heat #3:
1. 11 - Ryan Peckham -- Corning, IA (1)
2. 33z - Zack VanderBeek -- New Sharon, IA (4)
3. 14j - Jake Neal -- Omaha, NE (5)
4. 60 - Kurt Krauskopf -- Decorah, IA (2)
5. 12x - Terry Walker -- Riverside, IA (6)
6. 7w - Mark Widmar -- Ottumwa, IA (3)
7. 51x - Rick Germar -- Red Oak, IA (7)
8. 5 - Tim Sands -- Conesville, IA (8)

“A” Main:
1. 33z - Zack VanderBeek -- New Sharon, IA (1)
2. R - Ron VerBeek -- Oskaloosa, IA (3)
3. 26K - Kevin Blackburn -- Fulton, MO (5)
4. 3 - Kelly Shryock -- Fertile, IA (9)
5. 11 - Ryan Peckham -- Corning, IA (7)
6. 61 - Bruce Hanford -- Davenport, IA (4)
7. 22 - Brandon Banks -- Washington, IA (14)
8. 17p - Brad Pinkerton -- New Sharon, IA (6)
9. 88d - Matt Dotson -- Sturgeon, MO (2)
10. 7w - Mark Widmar -- Ottumwa, IA (18)
11. 30 - Gus Hughes -- Anamosa, IA (16)
12. 12x - Terry Walker -- Riverside, IA (15)
13. 51x - Rick Germar -- Red Oak, IA (20)
14. 67 - Tim Dotson -- Sturgeon, MO (17)
15. 51 - Tyler VandeKamp -- Ankeny, IA (23)
16. 00 - David Ott -- Ankeny, IA (19)
17. J40 - Clayton Jensen -- Iowa City, IA (22)
18. 72 - Dave Garber -- Las Cassas, TN (11)
19. 5 - Tim Sands -- Conesville, IA (24)
20. 17 - Steve Stewart -- Burlington, IA (12)
21. 14j - Jake Neal -- Omaha, NE (10)
22. 12 - Mark Elliott -- Webster City, IA (13)
23. 31 - Corey Dripps -- Waterloo, IA (21)
24. 60 - Kurt Krauskopf -- Decorah, IA (8)
25. 20 - John Fellman -- Blue Grass, IA (25)

24th Annual Musco Lighting Fall Challenge this Friday-Saturday at Southern Iowa Speedway

OSKALOOSA, Iowa (Oct. 7) – The Southern Iowa Speedway in Oskaloosa, Iowa, is readying for one final extravaganza to end the 2010 season with a bang as the “Mahaska County Monster” comes alive for the 24th Annual Musco Lighting Fall Challenge presented by Budweiser this Friday and Saturday, October 8-9.

Last year’s event saw 172 drivers pack the Osky pits on a cold and blustery opening day, but snow covered the ground the following morning and forced officials to postpone the finale to Halloween afternoon where weather again forced a move to Nov. 8.

No weather worries this year, however, as the National Weather Service is calling for perfect conditions for drivers and fans with sunny skies and temperatures in the mid-80s forecasted all weekend.

With Mother Nature’s cooperation, race organizers are expecting to eclipse the record field of 196 cars and drivers that filled the Southern Iowa Speedway in 2008 where fans were treated to 24 heat races, eight “B” mains and four thrilling “A” mains with nearly 400 laps of racing on the half-mile clay oval.

Nearly $60,000 is up for grabs, including $1,000 to win on Friday and $2,000 to win on Saturday for each of the four classes: Musco USRA Modifieds, USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars, Carter’s Manufacturing USRA B-Mods and USRA Hobby Stocks.

Fans will enjoy a complete show each night. All drivers will draw on Friday and Saturday for starting position, and will re-draw each night for feature race starting positions.

National points will be awarded each night in the American Racer USRA Weekly Racing Series, but a USRA license is not required to compete in this event. With tight points battles emerging, nearly every one of the top-10 drivers in each class are expected as officials are readying the pit areas for an expected 150 cars or more.

On Friday, pits gates open at 4:00, grandstands open at 5:30, hot laps are at 7:00 and racing starts at 7:30.

Pit gates will open at 1:00 on Saturday, with grandstands opening at 2:00. Hot laps are slated for 5:00 and the first green flag waves at 5:30.

Adult grandstand tickets are only $12 on Friday and $15 on Saturday, with kids ages 6 to 12 getting in for $3 Friday and $5 Saturday. Pit passes are $30 each day. Children under 6 are always admitted free of charge at the Southern Iowa Speedway.

All seats are general admission, so fans are encouraged to get there early to avoid lines and get the best seat in the house.

Early entry fee is $75 for all drivers in each class. The entry fee at the track on race day is $125. The entry fee covers both days of racing.

Entry forms and fees must be received in the RL Promotions office by 12:00 noon on Thursday, October 7. Competitors may download an entry form at www.rlpromotions.com/fallchallenge.pdf or call 515-832-7944 to register by phone.

FRIDAY PURSE: 1. $1000, 2. $650, 3. $500, 4. $350, 5. $300, 6. $250, 7. $200, 8. $175, 9. $150, 10. $140, 11. $130, 12. $120, 13. $110, 14–24. $100, Tow $50.

SATURDAY PURSE: 1. $2000, 2. $1200, 3. $700, 4. $500, 5. $400, 6. $300, 7. $250, 8. $200, 9. $180, 10. $160, 11. $150, 12. $130, 13. $125, 14. $125, 15–24. $125, Tow $50.

Any driver racing in two classes must buy two pit passes. Late Model and/or Modified drivers may compete in the Stock Car class, but will not be allowed to race B-Mods or Hobby Stocks.

USRA HOBBY STOCKS:
1 – Bill Bonnett
1m – Blake Miller
2k – Derek Kirkland
2n – Don Nunnikhoven
3s – Steve Allen
3sx – Brian Snell
4 – Jeremy Purdy
4w – John Watson
5s – Keith Schwartzhoff
6 – Danny Sacquitne
9 – Jimmy Hayes
10b – Brandon Pruitt
10g – Dustin Griffiths
12a – Bob Allison
16 – Dan Hovden
18 – Kris Walker
20 – Andrew Hustead
20t – Richard Yaw II
22 – Jim Tull
22r – Todd Reitzler
22v – Ryan Vicker
22w – Rocky Fosdyck
27 – Jason Kohl 27
31 – Dale Porter
32t – Bobby Greene
46 – Matt Williamson
47 – Scott Pipert
52 – Kevin Fee
55 – Nathan Wood
62 – T.J. Henderson
62b – Andy Boeckman
69 – Craig Brown
70 – Chris Hovden
71 – Brit Pellman
72 – Matt McAtee
78 – Dean Richards
84 – Danny Thrasher
87 – John Briggs
422 – Wes White

CARTER’S MANUFACTURING USRA B-MODS:1 – Curtis Van Der Wal
D1 – Drew Lawson
02 – Andrew Schroeder
3 – Jim Blazina
3v – John Van Den Berg
7 – Carter Van Den Berg
7up – Curtis Barnes
8t – Tony Johnson
8x – Brad Iverson
10 – Cayden Carter
13 – Brett Moffitt
15x – Mark Mundell
16 – Mike Shelton
17t – Tyler Groenendyk
19f – Gatlin Leytham
20g – Michael Grantham
21 – Curtis Engen
21k – Kyle Brown
21L – Matt Lettow
22 – Ed Adams
22x – Troy Oliver
25 – Scott Van Buskirk
25h – Galen Hassler
27s – Jason Schlangen
32 – Steve Adams
38 – Bill Gibson
50x – James Krier
55 – Bobby Greene
56 – Joe Simbro
69 – Rob Hague
80 – Jamey Ayers
81d – Scott Davis
82 – Louis Lynch
92 – Tyler Droste
92p – Josh Pruitt
99 – Rocky Caudle
777 – Jayme Duinink

USRA KARL CHEVROLET STOCK CARS:
2j – Steve Jackson
11 – Shay Curtin
11x – Steve Campbell
14 – Todd Staley
14j – Michael Johnston
15 – Mitch Hovden
15k – Kyle Harwood
17p – Brad Pinkerton
19a – Alan VanGorp
20dub – Shane Weller
22 – Derek Sammons
22s – Lonnie Hodges
24p – Mike Pruitt
26j – Barry Sandeman
27 – Gary Bass
29 – Matt Greiner
33 – Kevin Donlan
M36 – Clay Mercer
47 – Mike Mauer
52 – Nathan Wood
55 – Derek Dettman
66z – Elijah Zevenbergen
69 – Jacob Ludeking
78r – Mike Robinson
97 – Lynn Panos

MUSCO USRA MODIFIEDS:3 – Kelly Shryock
R4 – Ron Ver Beek
5 – Tim Sands
7w – Mark Widmar
11 – Ryan Peckham
14j – Jake Neal
17 – Steve Stewart
17p – Brad Pinkerton
20 – John Fellman
30 – Gus Hughes
31 – Corey Dripps
33z – Zack VanderBeek
46 – Tyler VandeKamp
67 – Tim Dotson
72 – Dave Garber
88d – Matt Dotson
92m – James Maxey

For rules or other information about the United States Racing Association, check out the USRA website at www.usraracing.com.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Thursday, September 30, 2010

24th Annual Musco Lighting Fall Challenge slated for Oct. 8-9 at Southern Iowa Speedway

OSKALOOSA, Iowa (Sept. 30) – The Southern Iowa Speedway in Oskaloosa, Iowa, is readying for one final extravaganza to end the 2010 season with a bang as the “Mahaska County Monster” comes alive for the 24th Annual Musco Lighting Fall Challenge on Friday and Saturday, October 8-9.

Fans will enjoy a complete show each night. All drivers will draw on Friday and Saturday for starting position, and will re-draw each night for feature race starting positions.

On Friday, pits gates open at 4:00, grandstands open at 5:30, hot laps are at 7:00 and racing starts at 7:30.

Pit gates will open at 1:00 on Saturday, with grandstands opening at 2:00. Hot laps are slated for 5:00 and the first green flag waves at 5:30.

All seats are general admission, so fans are encouraged to get there early to avoid lines and get the best seat in the house.

Camping sites with hook-ups are available at the Southern Iowa Fairgrounds.

Early entry fee is $75 for all drivers in each class. The entry fee at the track on race day is $125. The entry fee covers both days of racing.

The purse each night is the same for each class.

FRIDAY PURSE: 1. $1000, 2. $650, 3. $500, 4. $350, 5. $300, 6. $250, 7. $200, 8. $175, 9. $150, 10. $140, 11. $130, 12. $120, 13. $110, 14-24. $100, Tow $50.

SATURDAY PURSE: 1. $2000, 2. $1200, 3. $700, 4. $500, 5. $400, 6. $300, 7. $250, 8. $200, 9. $180, 10. $160, 11. $150, 12. $130, 13. $125, 14. $125, 15-24. $125, Tow $50.

For rules or other information about the United States Racing Association, check out the USRA website at www.usraracing.com.

Pinkerton garners Dart Iron Man Challenge glory in Oskaloosa
OSKALOOSA, Iowa (Sept. 20) – Former track champion Brad Pinkerton climbed back behind the wheel of a USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Car at the Southern Iowa Speedway for the first time in two years Monday night, and he didn’t miss a beat.
The New Sharon, Iowa, racer has captured track championships at the “Mahaska County Monster” in both the USRA RHS Modified and USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Car divisions, as well as a two-time back-to-back champion of the $10,000-to-win Great American Stock Car Challenge in 2004-05.
On Monday night, he added a hard fought victory in the tough-as-nails Dart Iron Man Challenge main event, holding off title hopefuls Nathan Wood and Mike Van Genderen in the process.
Todd Inman led the first lap of the feature race but gave up the top spot to Jason Minnehan on lap 2. Minnehan’s reign was short-lived, however, as Inman raced back to the point on the fourth lap.
As the leaders came to the flagstand to complete lap 5, Pinkerton edged Inman for the lead and never looked back as he paced the final 15 laps to take the win.
Brothers Mark and Greg Elliott finished fourth and fifth in Monday night’s 20-lapper, followed by Mitch Hovden, Rich Gregoire, Jim Mitchell, Mike Mauer and Ryan Leeman.
While Pinkerton went home with the $600 top prize driving Wood’s spare race car, Wood’s runner-up finish allowed him to surpass Van Genderen by three points in the championship standings with just one race remaining to decide it all.
In other action, Wood held off Dan Hovden to win the USRA Hobby Stock feature while Cayden Carter captured the USRA Karl Performance Parts B-Mod main event.
The final event of the 2010 campaign for the Dart Iron Man Challenge will take place on Tuesday night, Sept. 21, at the Highway 3 Raceway in Allison, Iowa.
The event was originally slated for Sept. 2, but was postponed by rain.
Van Genderen captured the first of his three ‘Iron Man’ victories this season at the Butler County Fairgrounds half-mile dirt oval on May 27.
Also on the racing card will be the USMTS Modifieds and USRA Karl Performance Parts B-Mods racing for national points in the American Racer USRA Weekly Racing Series. Gates open at 5:30, hot laps begin at 6:30 and racing starts at 7 p.m.
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, call 319-267-9977 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 follow the USRA on Facebook, MySpace and Twitter.
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OFFICIAL RESULTS
American Racer USRA Weekly Racing Series
Dart Iron Man Challenge – Round 14 of 15
Southern Iowa Speedway, Oskaloosa, Iowa
Monday, September 20, 2010
Showing finishing position, starting position in parentheses, car number, driver and hometown. Passing points accumulated in the heat races determine the “A” Main starting order, with the top 8 re-drawing for starting positions 1-8.
USRA KARL CHEVROLET STOCK CARS
HEAT RACE #1 (8 laps):
1. (4) 17a Todd Inman, Runnells
2. (8) 57v Mike Van Genderen, Newton
3. (5) 52p Brad Pinkerton, New Sharon
4. (1) M5 Jim Mitchell, Webster City
5. (10) B1 Russ Byriel, Ankeny
6. (6) R31 Ryan Leeman, Roland
7. (9) 47 Mike Mauer, Cedar Falls
8. (7) 15k Kyle Harwood, Oskaloosa
9. (2) 5 Mike Bergan, Ridgeway
10. (3) 23 Chad Walter, Clarence, Mo.
HEAT RACE #2 (8 laps):
1. (2) 52 Nathan Wood, Keswick
2. (6) 7 Jason Minnehan, Churdan
3. (1) 15 Mitch Hovden, Decorah
4. (4) 412 Mark Elliott, Webster City
5. (7) 20dub Shane Weller, Agency
6. (3) 1 Greg Elliott, Webster City
7. (9) 2j Steve Jackson, Polk City
8. (5) 32x Rich Gregoire, Russell, Minn.
9. (8) 71 Louis Lynch, Glenwood, Mo.
“A” MAIN (20 laps):
1. (5) 52p Brad Pinkerton, New Sharon
2. (6) 52 Nathan Wood, Keswick
3. (8) 57v Mike Van Genderen, Newton
4. (9) 412 Mark Elliott, Webster City
5. (12) 1 Greg Elliott, Webster City
6. (7) 15 Mitch Hovden, Decorah
7. (16) 32x Rich Gregoire, Russell, Minn.
8. (2) M5 Jim Mitchell, Webster City
9. (13) 47 Mike Mauer, Cedar Falls
10. (11) R31 Ryan Leeman, Roland
11. (1) 17a Todd Inman, Runnells
12. (15) 15k Kyle Harwood, Oskaloosa
13. (14) 2j Steve Jackson, Polk City
14. (4) 7 Jason Minnehan, Churdan
15. (3) B1 Russ Byriel, Ankeny
16. (19) 23 Chad Walter, Clarence, Mo.
17. (10) 20dub Shane Weller, Agency
18. (17) 5 Mike Bergan, Ridgeway
19. (18) 71 Louis Lynch, Glenwood, Mo.
Lap Leaders: Inman 1, Minnehan 2-3, Inman 4, Pinkerton 5-20.
Hard Charger: Gregoire (started 16th, finished 7th).
Dart Awards: Pinkerton, Gregoire.
Next Race: Tuesday, Sept. 21, Highway 3 Raceway, Allison, Iowa.
Points Standings: Wood 943, Van Genderen 940, Jackson 863, G. Elliott 813, Bergan 747, Leeman 719, Mitchell 552, Jake Masters 475, M. Elliott 419.
USRA KARL PERFORMANCE PARTS B-MODS
HEAT RACE #1 (8 laps):
1. (2) 8t Tony Johnson, Oskaloosa
2. (8) 2 Andrew Schroeder, Keswick
3. (4) 16 Mike Shelton, Bloomfield
4. (7) 38 Bill Gibson, Knoxville
5. (3) 3 Derek Kirkland, Centerville
6. (6) 25 Scott Van Buskirk, Hedrick
7. (1) 43 Jeremiah Jones, Eldon
8. (5) 1 Curtis Van Der Wal, Oskaloosa
9. (9) 9 Travis Bunnell, Hedrick
HEAT RACE #2 (8 laps):
1. (1) 1x Paul Underwood, Ottumwa
2. (2) D1 Drew Lawson, Oskaloosa
3. (4) 7 Carter Van Den Berg, Oskaloosa
4. (5) 15x Mark Mundell, Ottumwa
5. (6) 3k John Van Den Berg, Oskaloosa
6. (8) 19j Jenae Gustin, Marshalltown
7. (7) 41 Bobby Lynch, Ottumwa
8. (9) 50x James Krier, Ollie
9. (3) 2a Ed Adams, Pleasant Hill
HEAT RACE #3 (8 laps):
1. (3) 85 Jason McDaniel, Eldon
2. (4) 17t Tyler Groenendyk, Oskaloosa
3. (7) 10 Cayden Carter, Oskaloosa
4. (1) 4b Bill Bentley, Madison, Mo.
5. (8) 8j A.J. Johnson, New Sharon
6. (5) 8x Brad Iverson, Grinnell
7. (2) 8 Tom Lathrop, Ottumwa
8. (6) 7up Curtis Barnes, Greentop, Mo.
“A” MAIN (20 laps):
1. (1) 10 Cayden Carter, Oskaloosa
2. (2) 38 Bill Gibson, Knoxville
3. (4) 85 Jason McDaniel, Eldon
4. (12) 8t Tony Johnson, Oskaloosa
5. (15) 8j A.J. Johnson, New Sharon
6. (16) 25 Scott Van Buskirk, Hedrick
7. (14) 3k John Van Den Berg, Oskaloosa
8. (6) D1 Drew Lawson, Oskaloosa
9. (22) 1 Curtis Van Der Wal, Oskaloosa
10. (10) 16 Mike Shelton, Bloomfield
11. (7) 7 Carter Van Den Berg, Oskaloosa
12. (13) 3 Derek Kirkland, Centerville
13. (17) 19j Jenae Gustin, Marshalltown
14. (19) 43 Jeremiah Jones, Eldon
15. (18) 8x Brad Iverson, Grinnell
16. (21) 8 Tom Lathrop, Ottumwa
17. (23) 7up Curtis Barnes, Greentop, Mo.
18. (24) 2a Ed Adams, Pleasant Hill
19. (5) 1x Paul Underwood, Ottumwa
20. (20) 41 Bobby Lynch, Ottumwa
21. (9) 4b Bill Bentley, Madison, Mo.
22. (26) 50x James Krier, Ollie
23. (11) 17t Tyler Groenendyk, Oskaloosa
24. (3) 2 Andrew Schroeder, Keswick
25. (8) 15x Mark Mundell, Ottumwa
26. (25) 9 Travis Bunnell, Hedrick
USRA HOBBY STOCKS
HEAT RACE #1 (8 laps):
1. (4) 55 Nathan Wood, Keswick
2. (1) 84 Danny Thrasher, Agency
3. (8) 10g Dustin Griffiths, Ottumwa
4. (2) 64 Casey Greubel, Lacona
5. (6) 22r Todd Reitzler, Grinnell
6. (5) 31 Dale Porter, Bloomfield
7. (7) 62 T.J. Henderson, Douds
8. (3) 911 Shawn Coleman, Packwood
9. (9) 77t Trent Jeanes, Chariton
HEAT RACE #2 (8 laps):
1. (4) 16 Dan Hovden, Decorah
2. (2) 1 Bill Bonnett, Knoxville
3. (1) 32t Bobby Greene, Eddyville
4. (8) 18 Kris Walker, Oskaloosa
5. (5) 78 Andy Coleman, Packwood
6. (3) 29 Wes Almond, Oskaloosa
7. (9) 3s Steve Allen, Oskaloosa
8. (6) 1x Michael Peterson, Montezuma
9. (7) 53d Ron Downing, Ottumwa
“A” MAIN (15 laps):
1. (2) 55 Nathan Wood, Keswick
2. (8) 16 Dan Hovden, Decorah
3. (7) 18 Kris Walker, Oskaloosa
4. (12) 32t Bobby Greene, Eddyville
5. (6) 22r Todd Reitzler, Grinnell
6. (14) 3s Steve Allen, Oskaloosa
7. (9) 78 Andy Coleman, Packwood
8. (18) 53d Ron Downing, Ottumwa
9. (5) 10g Dustin Griffiths, Ottumwa
10. (15) 911 Shawn Coleman, Packwood
11. (17) 77t Trent Jeanes, Chariton
12. (13) 62 T.J. Henderson, Douds
13. (1) 31 Dale Porter, Bloomfield
14. (4) 29 Wes Almond, Oskaloosa
15. (11) 1 Bill Bonnett, Knoxville
16. (16) 1x Michael Peterson, Montezuma
17. (10) 84 Danny Thrasher, Agency
18. (3) 64 Casey Greubel, Lacona
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USRA TITLE SPONSOR: American Racer Racing Tires.
USRA OFFICIAL SPONSORS: AwesomeRacesuits.com, Dart Machinery, Intercomp, Karl Chevrolet, Karl Performance Parts, Kevko Oil Pans & Components, Nitroquest, RACEceiver, RHS – Racing Head Service.
USRA PARTICIPATING SPONSORS: Allstar Performance, Boubin Tire & Automotive, BRODIX Cylinder Heads, Day Motor Sports, SpeedNet Direct.
USRA CONTINGENCY SPONSORS: COMP Cams, Eibach Springs, Forty9Designs.com, Hooker Harness, Marsh Racing Wheels, QuickTime Inc, Racing Optics, Real Racing Wheels.
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Sanders pockets $12,000 with RE/MAX USRA Modified Nationals win
FOUNTAIN CITY, Wis. (Sept. 11) – A thrilling main event featuring some of the best Modified drivers in the nation capped off the inaugural RE/MAX USRA Modified Nationals Saturday night at the Mississippi Thunder Speedway in Fountain City, Wis.
The USRA RHS Modified main event featured absolutely awesome racing as USMTS regular Rodney Sanders of Happy, Texas, bested the field for a $12,000 payday.
Sanders sat on the pole for the 50-lapper but it was Mike Spaulding grabbing the lead at the drop of the green flag.
Things got interesting right away when Ryan Gustin and Terry Phillips made contact and both drivers were forced to restart the race at the rear of the field.
Sanders regained the lead from Spaulding on lap 4, but Spaulding raced back into the top spot one lap later.
Spaulding, who returned to the cockpit this season after a two-year absence from competition, led through lap 14 before 14th-starting Jon Tesch grabbed the lead with 15 laps in the books.
Spaulding grabbed the lead back one lap later, but again it was Tesch taking charge as they completed lap 17.
The race was red-flagged on lap 25 for a mandatory pit stop with all teams getting 10 minutes to fine-tune their machines for the final 25-lap sprint to the finish.
By being the leader at the halfway mark, Tesch pocketed a $1,000 bonus from Sunshine Sanitation in Winona.
Back under green, Tesch was once again in command but Sanders vaulted into the lead as the field completed lap 31.
Meanwhile, Tommy Weder Jr. and Tim Donlinger were challenging up front while Gustin – a two-time USMTS winner at the Mississippi Thunder Speedway – made his way back into the top five.
Sanders began to pull away as the leaders entered lapped traffic, but a caution with two laps to go made for a green-white-checkered finish.
But Sanders was not to be denied and the 20-year-old sped to the finish line to record the biggest win of his career and the $12,000 top prize.
Weder was able to work around Tesch for the runner-up spot with Gustin rebounding to finish fourth and Donlinger completing the top five at the flagstand.
Zack VanderBeek, Jay Ihrke, Nate Wasmund, two-time USRA RHS Modified National Champion Brad Waits and 14-year-old Lucas Schott wound up sixth through tenth, respectively.
Jason Cummins, who started 29th and finish 12th, earned a new full containment seat valued at $500 for being the Dirt Dueller/Ultra Shield Hard Charger of the race.
In the main event for the USRA Karl Performance Parts B-Mods, Erik Kanz of Winona held off American Racer USRA Weekly Racing Series national points leader Brandon Hare to take the victory and $1,000 winner's share of the purse.
Troy Hovey was third with Kyle Kath in fourth and Jake Timm fifth.
Sixth through tenth went to Tyler Droste, Brian Schrage, Jason Schlangen, Curtis Engen and Jeremy Smith.
To learn more about the USRA, visit www.usraracing.com or call 515-832-6000. You can also follow the USRA on Facebook, MySpace and Twitter.
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OFFICIAL RESULTS
Inaugural RE/MAX USRA Modified Nationals - Championship Event
American Racer USRA Weekly Racing Series
Mississippi Thunder Speedway, Fountain city, Wis.
Saturday, September 11, 2010
USRA KARL PERFORMANCE PARTS B-MODS
Heat #1:
1. 39 - Ben Anderson -- Winona, MN (2)
2. 88x - Jimmy Broszeit -- Postville, IA (1)
3. 80 - Josh Bonnstetter -- Slayton, MN (6)
4. 17b - Matt Buddenberg -- Decorah, IA (3)
5. 14m - Brian Mahlstedt -- Lawler, IA (4)
6. 82 - Em Fretheim -- Decorah, IA (5)
7. 34 - Jeremy Schaufenbuel -- New Hampton, IA
8. 19j - Jenae Gustin -- Marshalltown, IA (7)
9. 3 - Kyle Anderson -- Decorah, IA (9)
Heat #2:
1. 49jr - Jake Timm -- Winona, MN (1)
2. 23 - Erik Kanz -- Winona, MN (3)
3. 56 - Brandon Hare -- Elma, IA (5)
4. 196 - Ray Lundry -- Maynard, IA (2)
5. 28 - Parker Hale -- Grand Meadow, MN (6)
6. 90 - Tyler Creeley -- Winona, MN (8)
7. 12 - Cole Neisius -- Hastings, MN (9)
8. 11 - Jack Baehman -- Hudson, WI (4)
9. 88 - Troy Langowski -- Winona, MN (7)
Heat #3:
1. 27s - Jason Schlangen -- Cresco, IA (1)
2. 83 - Kylie Kath -- Owatonna, MN (8)
3. 5 - Colter Deutsch -- Ellsworth, MN (3)
4. 30 - Scott Demmer -- New Richland, MN (4)
5. 44 - Brandon Reutzel -- Winona, MN (6)
6. 30 - Tom Fink -- Waukon, IA (2)
7. 20 - Greg Mitchell -- Decorah, IA (7)
8. 23 - Jeremy Oakes -- Spring Grove, MN (5)
Heat #4:
1. 92 - Tyler Droste -- Waterloo, IA (1)
2. 76x - Troy Hovey -- Decorah, IA (3)
3. 7j - Jeremy Smith -- Luverne, MN (4)
4. 14 - Brian Schrage -- Cresco, IA (8)
5. 07 - Pat McCarthy -- Apple Valley, MN (2)
6. 23b - Brett Bumgardner -- Hawkeye, IA (7)
7. 21 - Curtis Engen -- Monona, IA (6)
8. 21 - Jacob Bleess -- Chatfield, MN (5
“B” Main #1:
1. 196 - Ray Lundry -- Maynard, IA (2)
2. 14m - Brian Mahlstedt -- Lawler, IA (4)
3. 28 - Parker Hale -- Grand Meadow, MN (3)
4. 20 - Greg Mitchell -- Decorah, IA (8)
5. 19j - Jenae Gustin -- Marshalltown, IA (9)
6. 82 - Em Fretheim -- Decorah, IA (6)
7. 3 - Kyle Anderson -- Decorah, IA (11)
8. 12 - Cole Neisius -- Hastings, MN (7)
9. 23 - Jeremy Oakes -- Spring Grove, MN (10)
10. 90 - Tyler Creeley -- Winona, MN (5)
11. 5 - Colter Deutsch -- Ellsworth, MN (1)
“B” Main #2:
1. 30 - Scott Demmer -- New Richland, MN (2)
2. 21 - Curtis Engen -- Monona, IA (8)
3. 23b - Brett Bumgardner -- Hawkeye, IA (5)
4. 21 - Jacob Bleess -- Chatfield, MN (10)
5. 17b - Matt Buddenberg -- Decorah, IA (1)
6. 88 - Troy Langowski -- Winona, MN (11)
7. 30 - Tom Fink -- Waukon, IA (6)
8. 44 - Brandon Reutzel -- Winona, MN (3)
9. 34 - Jeremy Schaufenbuel -- New Hampton, IA (7)
10. 07 - Pat McCarthy -- Apple Valley, MN (4)
11. 11 - Jack Baehman -- Hudson, WI (9)
“A” Main:
1. 23 - Erik Kanz -- Winona, MN (4), $1,000.
2. 56 - Brandon Hare -- Elma, IA (10), $800.
3. 76x - Troy Hovey -- Decorah, IA (6), $600.
4. 83 - Kylie Kath -- Owatonna, MN (3), $500.
5. 49jr - Jake Timm -- Winona, MN (5), $400.
6. 92 - Tyler Droste -- Waterloo, IA (7), $300.
7. 14 - Brian Schrage -- Cresco, IA (11), $250.
8. 27s - Jason Schlangen -- Cresco, IA (2), $200.
9. 21 - Curtis Engen -- Monona, IA (16), $175.
10. 7j - Jeremy Smith -- Luverne, MN (12), $150.
11. 14m - Brian Mahlstedt -- Lawler, IA (15), $125.
12. 20 - Greg Mitchell -- Decorah, IA (19), $100.
13. 88 - Troy Langowski -- Winona, MN (24), $90.
14. 19j - Jenae Gustin -- Marshalltown, IA (21), $80.
15. 23b - Brett Bumgardner -- Hawkeye, IA (18), $70.
16. 17b - Matt Buddenberg -- Decorah, IA (22), $70.
17. 21 - Jacob Bleess -- Chatfield, MN (20), $70.
18. 80 - Josh Bonnstetter -- Slayton, MN (1), $70.
19. 82 - Em Fretheim -- Decorah, IA (23), $70.
20. 28 - Parker Hale -- Grand Meadow, MN (17), $70.
21. 39 - Ben Anderson -- Winona, MN (8), $70.
22. 30 - Scott Demmer -- New Richland, MN (14), $70.
23. 88x - Jimmy Broszeit -- Postville, IA (9), $70.
24. 196 - Ray Lundry -- Maynard, IA (13), $70.
USRA RHS MODIFIEDS
Heat #1:
1. 96 - Jay Ihrke -- Dover, MN (2)
2. 75 - Terry Phillips -- Springfield, MO (9)
3. 97 - Ron Schreiner -- Hudson, WI (5)
4. 10 - Mike Steensma -- Luverne, MN (11)
5. 99s - Bobby Swanson -- Kasson, MN (3)
6. 95 - Brian Joski -- Abrams, WI (10)
7. 59 - Hank Rollinger Jr. -- Buffalo City, WI (8)
8. 1r - Ryan York -- Racine, MN (7)
9. 37 - Scott Ward -- Watertown, SD (6)
10. 28 - Bill Clemens -- Chatfield, MN (1)
11. 7c - Nate Caruth -- Ames, IA (4)
Heat #2:
1. 20 - Rodney Sanders -- Happy, TX (2)
2. 33z - Zack VanderBeek -- New Sharon, IA (3)
3. 4r - Dereck Ramirez -- Woodward, OK (6)
4. 11 - Lance Hofer -- Cochrane, WI (1)
5. 4a - Joel Alberts -- Mantorville, MN (4)
6. 66 - Dan Bohr -- Decorah, IA (5)
7. 94jr - John Doelle -- Arcadia, WI (7)
8. 18 - Mark Hanson -- Chippewa Falls, WI (9)
9. 18 - Chase Junghans -- Manhattan, KS (11)
10. x - Mike Wedelstadt -- New London, WI (10)
11. 59x - Adam Stockhausen -- Minnesota City, MN
Heat #3:
1. 19r - Ryan Gustin -- Marshalltown, IA (4)
2. 4d - Tim Donlinger -- Rochester, MN (8)
3. 72 - Doug Hillson -- Blooming Prairie, MN (6)
4. 90 - Steve Wetzstein -- West Concord, MN (7)
5. 7 - Al Hejna -- Clear Lake, IA (3)
6. 110 - Stormy Scott -- Las Cruces, NM (5)
7. 35 - Ron Konkel -- Caledonia, MN (10)
8. 3 - Bryan Hessler -- Chetek, WI (2)
9. 86 - Philip Wernert -- Galesville, WI (9)
10. 9 - Jeremy Jonsgaard -- Winona, MN (1)
Heat #4:
1. 17s - Mike Spaulding -- Bemidji, MN (1)
2. 3 - Kelly Shryock -- Fertile, IA (3)
3. 52w - Nate Wasmund -- Rochester, MN (7)
4. 49 - Brad Waits -- Zumbrota, MN (9)
5. 12h - Mike Hansen -- Alton, IA (5)
6. 4g - Chris Gilbertson -- Trempealeau, WI (4)
7. 71 - Jason Cummins -- New Richland, MN (10)
8. 99 - Steve Lavasseur -- River Falls, WI (8)
9. 12 - Jason Hughes -- Westville, OK (6)
10. 56 - Chris Spieker -- Massena, IA (2)
Heat #5:
1. 31 - Corey Dripps -- Waterloo, IA (1)
2. 02 - Tommy Weder Jr. -- Woodward, OK (8)
3. 74x - Jeremy Payne -- Springfield, MO (5)
4. 69 - Lucas Schott -- Chatfield, MN (3)
5. 19 - Mike Sorensen -- Rochester, MN (6)
6. 65 - Tommy Myer -- Blooming Prairie, MN (9)
7. 85d - Mark Dotson -- Cameron, MO (7)
8. 01 - Brandon Aggen -- Rushmore, MN (4)
9. 6t7 - Brian Albrecht -- Winona, MN (2)
10. 7 - Ron Jones -- Zimmerman, MN (10)
Heat #6:
1. 74 - Mark Noble -- Blooming Prairie, MN (1)
2. 14 - Jon Tesch -- Watertown, SD (3)
3. 1st - Johnny Scott -- Las Cruces, NM (4)
4. 0 - Les Duellman -- Winona, MN (7)
5. 99 - Josh Angst -- Winona, MN (10)
6. 25 - Andy Bohnstengel -- Winona, MN (9)
7. 42 - Tom Paulson -- Kasson, MN (6)
8. 49x - Jay Poidinger -- Somerset, WI (5)
9. 6 - Tony Peterson -- Big Bend, WI (2)
10. 9x - Randy Jonsgaard -- Winona, MN (8)
“B” Main #1:
1. 74x - Jeremy Payne -- Springfield, MO (1)
2. 65 - Tommy Myer -- Blooming Prairie, MN (4)
3. 69 - Lucas Schott -- Chatfield, MN (3)
4. 110 - Stormy Scott -- Las Cruces, NM (7)
5. 0 - Les Duellman -- Winona, MN (2)
6. 18 - Mark Hanson -- Chippewa Falls, WI (9)
7. 94jr - John Doelle -- Arcadia, WI (8)
8. 99 - Steve Lavasseur -- River Falls, WI (10)
9. 35 - Ron Konkel -- Caledonia, MN (6)
10. 56 - Chris Spieker -- Massena, IA (14)
11. 4a - Joel Alberts -- Mantorville, MN (5)
12. 28 - Bill Clemens -- Chatfield, MN (13)
13. 18 - Chase Junghans -- Manhattan, KS (11)
14. 7c - Nate Caruth -- Ames, IA (15)
15. 12 - Jason Hughes -- Westville, OK (12)
“B” Main #2:
1. 1st - Johnny Scott -- Las Cruces, NM (1)
2. 99 - Josh Angst -- Winona, MN (2)
3. 7 - Al Hejna -- Clear Lake, IA (5)
4. 71 - Jason Cummins -- New Richland, MN (6)
5. 85d - Mark Dotson -- Cameron, MO (8)
6. 95 - Brian Joski -- Abrams, WI (3)
7. 25 - Andy Bohnstengel -- Winona, MN (4)
8. 1r - Ryan York -- Racine, MN (9)
9. 59x - Adam Stockhausen -- Minnesota City, MN (15)
10. 37 - Scott Ward -- Watertown, SD (11)
11. 01 - Brandon Aggen -- Rushmore, MN (10)
12. 4g - Chris Gilbertson -- Trempealeau, WI (7)
13. x - Mike Wedelstadt -- New London, WI (13)
14. 6t7 - Brian Albrecht -- Winona, MN (12)
15. 7 - Ron Jones -- Zimmerman, MN (14)
“A” Main (50 laps):
1. 20 - Rodney Sanders -- Happy, TX (1), $12,000
2. 02 - Tommy Weder Jr. -- Woodward, OK (7), $7,000.
3. 14 - Jon Tesch -- Watertown, SD (14), $5,000.
4. 19r - Ryan Gustin -- Marshalltown, IA (6), $3,000.
5. 4d - Tim Donlinger -- Rochester, MN (4), $2,000.
6. 33z - Zack VanderBeek -- New Sharon, IA (12), $1,800.
7. 96 - Jay Ihrke -- Dover, MN (2), $1,600.
8. 52w - Nate Wasmund -- Rochester, MN (11), $1,400.
9. 49 - Brad Waits -- Zumbrota, MN (17), $1,200.
10. 69 - Lucas Schott -- Chatfield, MN (25), $1,000.
11. 99 - Josh Angst -- Winona, MN (23), $800.
12. 71 - Jason Cummins -- New Richland, MN (29), $800.
13. 19 - Mike Sorensen -- Rochester, MN (27), $800.
14. 90 - Steve Wetzstein -- West Concord, MN (21), $800.
15. 75 - Terry Phillips -- Springfield, MO (5), $800.
16. 1st - Johnny Scott -- Las Cruces, NM (20), $800.
17. 65 - Tommy Myer -- Blooming Prairie, MN (22), $800.
18. 99s - Bobby Swanson -- Kasson, MN (24), $800.
19. 74 - Mark Noble -- Blooming Prairie, MN (9), $800.
20. 7 - Al Hejna -- Clear Lake, IA (26), $800.
21. 72 - Doug Hillson -- Blooming Prairie, MN (16), $800.
22. 10 - Mike Steensma -- Luverne, MN (10), $800.
23. 97 - Ron Schreiner -- Hudson, WI (18), $800.
24. 74x - Jeremy Payne -- Springfield, MO (19), $800.
25. 17s - Mike Spaulding -- Bemidji, MN (3), $800.
26. 4r - Dereck Ramirez -- Woodward, OK (15), $800.
27. 110 - Stormy Scott -- Las Cruces, NM (28), $800.
28. 12h - Mike Hansen -- Alton, IA (30), $800.
29. 3 - Kelly Shryock -- Fertile, IA (13), $800.
30. 31 - Corey Dripps -- Waterloo, IA (8), $800.
Lap Leaders: Spaulding 1-3, Sanders 4, Spaulding 5-14, Tesch 15, Spaulding 16, Tesch 17-30, Sanders 31-50.
Sunshine Sanitation Halfway Leader Award: Tesch ($1,000).
Dirt Dueller/Ultra Shield Hard Charger Award: Cummins (started 29th, finished 12th).
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USRA TITLE SPONSORS: American Racer Racing Tires.
USRA OFFICIAL SPONSORS: Awesome Racewear, Dart Machinery, Intercomp, Karl Chevrolet, Karl Performance Parts, Kevko Oil Pans & Components, Nitroquest, RACEceiver, RHS – Racing Head Service.
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USRA CONTINGENCY SPONSORS: COMP Cams, Eibach Springs, Forty9Designs.com, Hooker Custom Harness, Marsh Racing Wheels, QuickTime Inc, Racing Optics, Real Racing Wheels.

Noble, Hare top rain-delayed RE/MAX USRA Modified Nationals preliminaries
FOUNTAIN CITY, Wis. (Sept. 11) – Mark Noble of Blooming Prairie pocketed $2,000 for winning the rain-delayed preliminary feature Saturday afternoon at the inaugural RE/MAX USRA Modified Nationals at the Mississippi Thunder Speedway.
Kelly Shryock led early on from the pole position, but mechanical problems sidelined the nine-time USMTS National Champion and gave the lead over to Noble, who led the remaining distance.
Tim Donlinger grabbed runner-up honors, Tommy Weder Jr. was third, Mike Sorensen came from the 24th starting spot to finish fourth and 23rd-starting Rodney Sanders rounded out the top five.
Jason Cummins was sixth, Jon Tesch finished seventh, Doug Hillson earned the eighth spot, Corey Dripps nabbed ninth and Steve Wetzstein was credited with tenth.
In USRA Karl Performance Parts B-Mod action, American Racer USRA Weekly Racing Series national points leader Brandon Hare of Elma, Iowa, was the winner.
Ben Anderson was second, followed by Erik Kanz, Troy Hovey and Jason Schlangen.
Sixth through tenth, respectively, went to Tyler Droste, Jenae Gustin, Troy Langowski, Jacob Bleess and Jake Timm.
A full program of heat races and main events will follow the prelims, which were rained out Friday night and completed early Saturday.
To learn more about the USRA, visit www.usraracing.com or call 515-832-6000. You can also follow the USRA on Facebook, MySpace and Twitter.
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OFFICIAL RESULTS
Inaugural RE/MAX USRA Modified Nationals - Preliminary Event
American Racer USRA Weekly Racing Series
Mississippi Thunder Speedway, Fountain City, Wis.
Saturday, September 11, 2010
USRA KARL PERFORMANCE PARTS B-MODS
Heat #1:
1. 19j - Jenae Gustin -- Marshalltown, IA (3)
2. 14m - Brian Mahlstedt -- Lawler, IA (2)
3. 27s - Jason Schlangen -- Cresco, IA (8)
4. 30 - Scott Demmer -- New Richland, MN (1)
5. 14 - Brian Schrage -- Cresco, IA (5)
6. 23 - Jeremy Oakes -- Spring Grove, MN (7)
7. 23b - Brett Bumgardner -- Hawkeye, IA (4)
8. 96 - Lucas Lundry -- Maynard, IA (6)
9. 80 - Josh Bonnstetter -- Slayton, MN (9)
Heat #2:
1. 76x - Troy Hovey -- Decorah, IA (2)
2. 92 - Tyler Droste -- Waterloo, IA (7)
3. 49jr - Jake Timm -- Winona, MN (4)
4. 5 - Colter Deutsch -- Ellsworth, MN (1)
5. 7j - Jeremy Smith -- Luverne, MN (3)
6. 28 - Parker Hale -- Grand Meadow, MN (9)
7. 90 - Tyler Creeley -- Winona, MN (8)
8. 88x - Jimmy Broszeit -- Postville, IA (6)
9. 17b - Matt Buddenberg -- Decorah, IA (5)
Heat #3:
1. 39 - Ben Anderson -- Winona, MN (1)
2. 56 - Brandon Hare -- Elma, IA (5)
3. 20 - Greg Mitchell -- Decorah, IA (7)
4. 17t - Tyler Groenendyk -- Oskaloosa, IA (8)
5. 44 - Brandon Reutzel -- Winona, MN (4)
6. 30 - Tom Fink -- Waukon, IA (2)
7. 82 - Em Fretheim -- Decorah, IA (3)
8. 83 - Kylie Kath -- Owatonna, MN (6)
Heat #4:
1. 23 - Erik Kanz -- Winona, MN (8)
2. 88 - Troy Langowski -- Winona, MN (6)
3. 21 - Jacob Bleess -- Chatfield, MN (1)
4. 196 - Ray Lundry -- Maynard, IA (4)
5. 21 - Curtis Engen -- Monona, IA (7)
6. 11 - Jack Baehman -- Hudson, WI (2)
7. 34 - Jeremy Schaufenbuel -- New Hampton, IA
8. 07 - Pat McCarthy -- Apple Valley, MN (3)
“B” Main #1:
1. 21 - Jacob Bleess -- Chatfield, MN (1)
2. 5 - Colter Deutsch -- Ellsworth, MN (2)
3. 14 - Brian Schrage -- Cresco, IA (4)
4. 83 - Kylie Kath -- Owatonna, MN (10)
5. 21 - Curtis Engen -- Monona, IA (3)
6. 90 - Tyler Creeley -- Winona, MN (7)
7. 30 - Tom Fink -- Waukon, IA (6)
8. 44 - Brandon Reutzel -- Winona, MN (5)
9. 80 - Josh Bonnstetter -- Slayton, MN (11)
10. 82 - Em Fretheim -- Decorah, IA (8)
11. 96 - Lucas Lundry -- Maynard, IA (9)
“B” Main #2:
1. 7j - Jeremy Smith -- Luverne, MN (4)
2. 196 - Ray Lundry -- Maynard, IA (2)
3. 30 - Scott Demmer -- New Richland, MN (1)
4. 88x - Jimmy Broszeit -- Postville, IA (9)
5. 28 - Parker Hale -- Grand Meadow, MN (3)
6. 23b - Brett Bumgardner -- Hawkeye, IA (7)
7. 34 - Jeremy Schaufenbuel -- New Hampton, IA (8)
8. 07 - Pat McCarthy -- Apple Valley, MN (10)
9. 11 - Jack Baehman -- Hudson, WI (6)
10. 17b - Matt Buddenberg -- Decorah, IA (11)
11. 23 - Jeremy Oakes -- Spring Grove, MN (5)
“A” Main:
1. 56 - Brandon Hare -- Elma, IA (1)
2. 39 - Ben Anderson -- Winona, MN (2)
3. 23 - Erik Kanz -- Winona, MN (4)
4. 76x - Troy Hovey -- Decorah, IA (5)
5. 27s - Jason Schlangen -- Cresco, IA (6)
6. 92 - Tyler Droste -- Waterloo, IA (3)
7. 19j - Jenae Gustin -- Marshalltown, IA (7)
8. 88 - Troy Langowski -- Winona, MN (8)
9. 21 - Jacob Bleess -- Chatfield, MN (13)
10. 49jr - Jake Timm -- Winona, MN (12)
11. 196 - Ray Lundry -- Maynard, IA (16)
12. 14 - Brian Schrage -- Cresco, IA (17)
13. 30 - Scott Demmer -- New Richland, MN (18)
14. 14m - Brian Mahlstedt -- Lawler, IA (10)
15. 83 - Kylie Kath -- Owatonna, MN (19)
16. 88x - Jimmy Broszeit -- Postville, IA (20)
17. 20 - Greg Mitchell -- Decorah, IA (9)
18. 5 - Colter Deutsch -- Ellsworth, MN (15)
19. 23b - Brett Bumgardner -- Hawkeye, IA (24)
20. 17t - Tyler Groenendyk -- Oskaloosa, IA (11)
21. 28 - Parker Hale -- Grand Meadow, MN (22)
22. 90 - Tyler Creeley -- Winona, MN (23)
23. 7j - Jeremy Smith -- Luverne, MN (14)
24. 21 - Curtis Engen -- Monona, IA (21)
USRA RHS MODIFIEDS
Heat #1:
1. 02 - Tommy Weder Jr. -- Woodward, OK (4)
2. 85d - Mark Dotson -- Cameron, MO (2)
3. 19r - Ryan Gustin -- Marshalltown, IA (9)
4. 31 - Corey Dripps -- Waterloo, IA (1)
5. 72 - Doug Hillson -- Blooming Prairie, MN (6)
6. 97 - Ron Schreiner -- Hudson, WI (8)
7. 7c - Nate Caruth -- Ames, IA (11)
8. 4g - Chris Gilbertson -- Trempealeau, WI (7)
9. 56 - Chris Spieker -- Massena, IA (3)
10. 59x - Adam Stockhausen -- Minnesota City, MN
11. 95 - Brian Joski -- Abrams, WI (5)
Heat #2:
1. 74 - Mark Noble -- Blooming Prairie, MN (2)
2. 74x - Jeremy Payne -- Springfield, MO (3)
3. 33z - Zack VanderBeek -- New Sharon, IA (1)
4. 01 - Brandon Aggen -- Rushmore, MN (4)
5. 99 - Steve Lavasseur -- River Falls, WI (6)
6. 12h - Mike Hansen -- Alton, IA (8)
7. 94jr - John Doelle -- Arcadia, WI (5)
8. 20 - Rodney Sanders -- Happy, TX (9)
9. 1r - Ryan York -- Racine, MN (7)
10. 18 - Mark Hanson -- Chippewa Falls, WI (11)
11. 6t7 - Brian Albrecht -- Winona, MN (10)
Heat #3:
1. 96 - Jay Ihrke -- Dover, MN (2)
2. 14 - Jon Tesch -- Watertown, SD (4)
3. 90 - Steve Wetzstein -- West Concord, MN (3)
4. 0 - Les Duellman -- Winona, MN (9)
5. 110 - Stormy Scott -- Las Cruces, NM (7)
6. 12 - Jason Hughes -- Westville, OK (11)
7. 18 - Chase Junghans -- Manhattan, KS (5)
8. 9 - Jeremy Jonsgaard -- Winona, MN (8)
9. 9x - Randy Jonsgaard -- Winona, MN (1)
10. 11 - Lance Hofer -- Cochrane, WI (10)
11. 7 - Ron Jones -- Zimmerman, MN (6)
Heat #4:
1. 75 - Terry Phillips -- Springfield, MO (2)
2. 71 - Jason Cummins -- New Richland, MN (1)
3. 49 - Brad Waits -- Zumbrota, MN (3)
4. 66 - Dan Bohr -- Decorah, IA (4)
5. 25 - Andy Bohnstengel -- Winona, MN (6)
6. 52w - Nate Wasmund -- Rochester, MN (8)
7. 3 - Bryan Hessler -- Chetek, WI (7)
8. 86 - Philip Wernert -- Galesville, WI (5)
9. 6 - Tony Peterson -- Big Bend, WI (9)
10. 59 - Hank Rollinger Jr. -- Buffalo City, WI (10)
Heat #5:
1. 4d - Tim Donlinger -- Rochester, MN (3)
2. 4r - Dereck Ramirez -- Woodward, OK (1)
3. 65 - Tommy Myer -- Blooming Prairie, MN (8)
4. 19 - Mike Sorensen -- Rochester, MN (2)
5. 17s - Mike Spaulding -- Bemidji, MN (5)
6. 69 - Lucas Schott -- Chatfield, MN (6)
7. 4a - Joel Alberts -- Mantorville, MN (7)
8. 1st - Johnny Scott -- Las Cruces, NM (10)
9. 99s - Bobby Swanson -- Kasson, MN (9)
10. 42 - Tom Paulson -- Kasson, MN (4)
Heat #6:
1. 3 - Kelly Shryock -- Fertile, IA (1)
2. 7 - Al Hejna -- Clear Lake, IA (4)
3. 10 - Mike Steensma -- Luverne, MN (6)
4. 49x - Jay Poidinger -- Somerset, WI (3)
5. 99 - Josh Angst -- Winona, MN (10)
6. 37 - Scott Ward -- Watertown, SD (2)
7. X - Mike Wedelstadt -- New London, WI (9)
8. 28 - Bill Clemens -- Chatfield, MN (7)
9. 35 - Ron Konkel -- Caledonia, MN (8)
10. 97 - Bob Fort -- Fountain City, WI (5)
“B” Main #1:
1. 0 - Les Duellman -- Winona, MN (1)
2. 49 - Brad Waits -- Zumbrota, MN (2)
3. 72 - Doug Hillson -- Blooming Prairie, MN (5)
4. 01 - Brandon Aggen -- Rushmore, MN (3)
5. 1st - Johnny Scott -- Las Cruces, NM (10)
6. 52w - Nate Wasmund -- Rochester, MN (7)
7. 17s - Mike Spaulding -- Bemidji, MN (6)
8. 18 - Chase Junghans -- Manhattan, KS (9)
9. 95 - Brian Joski -- Abrams, WI (16)
10. 49x - Jay Poidinger -- Somerset, WI (4)
11. 37 - Scott Ward -- Watertown, SD (8)
12. 9 - Jeremy Jonsgaard -- Winona, MN (11)
13. 59 - Hank Rollinger Jr. -- Buffalo City, WI (15)
14. 56 - Chris Spieker -- Massena, IA (12)
15. 18 - Mark Hanson -- Chippewa Falls, WI (14)
16. 6 - Tony Peterson -- Big Bend, WI (13)
“B” Main #2:
1. 33z - Zack VanderBeek -- New Sharon, IA (1)
2. 12 - Jason Hughes -- Westville, OK (4)
3. 20 - Rodney Sanders -- Happy, TX (10)
4. 99 - Josh Angst -- Winona, MN (2)
5. 7c - Nate Caruth -- Ames, IA (7)
6. 66 - Dan Bohr -- Decorah, IA (3)
7. 99s - Bobby Swanson -- Kasson, MN (13)
8. 86 - Philip Wernert -- Galesville, WI (11)
9. 42 - Tom Paulson -- Kasson, MN (15)
10. 6t7 - Brian Albrecht -- Winona, MN (16)
11. X - Mike Wedelstadt -- New London, WI (8)
12. 59x - Adam Stockhausen -- Minnesota City, MN (14)
13. 1r - Ryan York -- Racine, MN (12)
14. 99 - Steve Lavasseur -- River Falls, WI (5)
15. 97 - Ron Schreiner -- Hudson, WI (6)
16. 3 - Bryan Hessler -- Chetek, WI (9)
“B” Main #3:
1. 90 - Steve Wetzstein -- West Concord, MN (1)
2. 31 - Corey Dripps -- Waterloo, IA (2)
3. 19 - Mike Sorensen -- Rochester, MN (3)
4. 12h - Mike Hansen -- Alton, IA (6)
5. 69 - Lucas Schott -- Chatfield, MN (7)
6. 94jr - John Doelle -- Arcadia, WI (8)
7. 25 - Andy Bohnstengel -- Winona, MN (5)
8. 4a - Joel Alberts -- Mantorville, MN (9)
9. 28 - Bill Clemens -- Chatfield, MN (11)
10. 35 - Ron Konkel -- Caledonia, MN (13)
11. 4g - Chris Gilbertson -- Trempealeau, WI (10)
12. 9x - Randy Jonsgaard -- Winona, MN (12)
13. 110 - Stormy Scott -- Las Cruces, NM (4)
14. 97 - Bob Fort -- Fountain City, WI (15)
15. 11 - Lance Hofer -- Cochrane, WI (14)
16. 7 - Ron Jones -- Zimmerman, MN (16)
“A” Main:
1. 74 - Mark Noble -- Blooming Prairie, MN (4)
2. 4d - Tim Donlinger -- Rochester, MN (7)
3. 02 - Tommy Weder Jr. -- Woodward, OK (3)
4. 19 - Mike Sorensen -- Rochester, MN (24)
5. 20 - Rodney Sanders -- Happy, TX (23)
6. 71 - Jason Cummins -- New Richland, MN (14)
7. 14 - Jon Tesch -- Watertown, SD (9)
8. 72 - Doug Hillson -- Blooming Prairie, MN (22)
9. 31 - Corey Dripps -- Waterloo, IA (21)
10. 90 - Steve Wetzstein -- West Concord, MN (18)
11. 65 - Tommy Myer -- Blooming Prairie, MN (5)
12. 75 - Terry Phillips -- Springfield, MO (6)
13. 74x - Jeremy Payne -- Springfield, MO (11)
14. 85d - Mark Dotson -- Cameron, MO (13)
15. 4r - Dereck Ramirez -- Woodward, OK (15)
16. 96 - Jay Ihrke -- Dover, MN (2)
17. 7 - Al Hejna -- Clear Lake, IA (10)
18. 19r - Ryan Gustin -- Marshalltown, IA (8)
19. 49 - Brad Waits -- Zumbrota, MN (19)
20. 12 - Jason Hughes -- Westville, OK (20)
21. 3 - Kelly Shryock -- Fertile, IA (1)
22. 10 - Mike Steensma -- Luverne, MN (12)
23. 0 - Les Duellman -- Winona, MN (16)
24. 33z - Zack VanderBeek -- New Sharon, IA (17)
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USRA TITLE SPONSORS: American Racer Racing Tires.
USRA OFFICIAL SPONSORS: Awesome Racewear, Dart Machinery, Intercomp, Karl Chevrolet, Karl Performance Parts, Kevko Oil Pans & Components, Nitroquest, RACEceiver, RHS – Racing Head Service.
USRA PARTICIPATING SPONSORS: Boubin Tire & Automotive, BRODIX Cylinder Heads, Day Motor Sports, SpeedNet Direct.
USRA CONTINGENCY SPONSORS: COMP Cams, Eibach Springs, Forty9Designs.com, Hooker Custom Harness, Marsh Racing Wheels, QuickTime Inc, Racing Optics, Real Racing Wheels.

Van Genderen flies to Dart Iron Man Challenge triumph at Moberly
MOBERLY, Mo. (Aug. 28) – Mike Van Genderen made the 400-mile round trip trek from Newton, Iowa, to Moberly, Mo., pay off with his third Dart Iron Man Challenge triumph of the season Saturday night at the 24 Raceway.
Van Genderen led all 20 laps of the main event for the USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars, but had to survive three cautions and a constant threat from Derrick Agee of nearby Huntsville, Mo., who stayed glued to Van Genderen’s rear bumper for most of the race.
Polk City, Iowa’s Steve Jackson held off Shane Weller of Agency, Iowa, for third while Nathan Wood of Keswick, Iowa, rebounded from a pit stop to change a flat left rear tire during a caution on lap 8 to earn a fifth-place finish.
Show-Me State drivers Tim Eravi, Rick Girard, Tim Dawson, William Dahl and Jonathan Petersheim finished sixth through tenth, respectively.
With the win, the “Flying Dutchman” padded his lead in the points standings over Wood and Jackson with just three races remaining to determine the inaugural Dart Iron Man Challenge champion.
The 2010 campaign wraps up with a three-race swing through Iowa this Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, Aug. 31 to Sept. 2 at the Marshalltown Speedway in Marshalltown, Southern Iowa Speedway in Oskaloosa and Highway 3 Raceway in Allison.
Fifteen dates at thirteen premier speedways throughout Iowa, Minnesota and Missouri dot the calendar for the inaugural campaign for the Dart Iron Man Challenge, which accompanies the popular USMTS Modifieds at each event. Each event will have a qualifying format similar to the USMTS, with heat race passing points determining the “B” Main and “A” Main line-ups.
Each driver’s ten best points-earning performances will count toward the final year-end standings with a $1,000 top prize for he series champ and the tenth-place finisher earning $100. In addition, each race will award national points in the USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Car division of the American Racer USRA Weekly Racing Series where the national champion will earn $700.
A USRA license is not required to compete and/or earn points in the Dart Iron Man Challenge, but only USRA-licensed drivers will be eligible for points funds in either the Dart Iron Man Challenge or American Racer USRA Weekly Racing Series.
USRA rules will apply at each event. Drivers are permitted to utilize the Rochester, Motorcraft or 1¾ Holley 4412 open carburetor but must be run with the Edelbrock Performer (Part #2701) or Weiand X-CELerator (Part ##7541) intake manifold. These intakes must be stock (no porting allowed). The 4412 carb must be stock and must be 1-11/16. For conforming to IMCA rules, the 350 carb is allowed with a 2,800-pound weight rule. Any driver running the 604 crate motor is allowed the 4-barrel carburetor.
Production and camera crews will be on location at remaining 2010 events as they record the USMTS action for the upcoming Dirt Knights TV show. Dirt Knights will be an on-going dramatic series of one-hour programs that will air twice a week for 13 weeks. The much-anticipated TV show is set to debut in January of 2011 on the VERSUS cable network - the fastest growing cable sports network in the nation, which reaches more than 75 million households.
2010 DART IRON MAN CHALLENGE SCHEDULE:
Wed May 26 … Southern Iowa Speedway, Oskaloosa, IA (winner: Nathan Wood)
Thu May 27 … Highway 3 Raceway, Allison, IA (winner: Mike Van Genderen)
Sat Jun 19 … Scotland County Speedway, Memphis, MO (winner: Steve Jackson)
Tue Jun 22 … Mineral City Speedway, Fort Dodge, IA (winner: Mark Elliott)
Sun Aug 1 … Nobles County Speedway, Worthington, MN (winner: Greg Elliott)
Tue Aug 3 … Algona Raceway, Algona, IA (winner: Jake Masters)
Wed Aug 4 … Cresco Speedway, Cresco, IA (winner: Brian Gjere)
Thu Aug 5 … Jackson Speedway, Jackson, MN (winner: Jake Masters)
Fri Aug 6 … Murray County Speedway, Slayton, MN (winner: Rich Gregoire)
Wed Aug 18 … Hamilton County Speedway, Webster City, IA (winner: Jake Masters)
Thu Aug 19 … Hancock County Speedway, Britt, IA (winner: Mike Van Genderen)
Sat Aug 28 … 24 Raceway, Moberly, MO (winner: Mike Van Genderen)
Tue Aug 31 … Marshalltown Speedway, Marshalltown, IA ($600 to win)
Wed Sep 1 … Southern Iowa Speedway, Oskaloosa, IA ($600 to win)
Thu Sep 2 … Highway 3 Raceway, Allison, IA ($600 to win)
To learn more about the USRA, visit www.usraracing.com or call 515-832-6000. You can also follow the USRA on Facebook, MySpace and Twitter.
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OFFICIAL RESULTS
American Racer USRA Weekly Racing Series
Dart Iron Man Challenge for USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars – Round 12 of 15
24 Raceway, Moberly, Mo.
Saturday, August 28, 2010
Showing finishing position, starting position in parentheses, car number, driver and hometown. Passing points accumulated in the heat races determine the “A” Main starting order, with the top 8 re-drawing for starting positions 1-8.
HEAT RACE #1 (8 laps):
1. (7) 57v Mike Van Genderen, Newton, Iowa.
2. (2) 14 Derrick Agee, Huntsville, Mo.
3. (5) 52 Nathan Wood, Sigourney, Iowa.
4. (1) 40 William Dahl, Rush Hill, Mo.
5. (6) 95 Lucas Galland, Moberly, Mo.
6. (3) 00t Tim Eravi, Moberly, Mo.
7. (4) 88 Jonathan Petersheim, Sturgeon, Mo.
8. (8) 23 Chad Walter, Clarence, Mo.
HEAT RACE #2 (8 laps):1. (1) 20dub Shane Weller, Agency, Iowa.
2. (2) 5 Casey Walter, Jacksonville, Mo.
3. (6) 00 Rick Girard, Columbia, Mo.
4. (4) 48 Randy Rindon, Moberly, Mo.
5. (8) 2j Steve Jackson, Polk City, Iowa.
6. (3) 28 Tim Dawson, Callao, Mo.
7. (7) 49t Kevin Tomlinson, New London, Mo.
8. (5) 25 Cody Agee, Huntsville, Mo.
“A” MAIN (20 laps):
1. (1) 57v Mike Van Genderen, Newton, Iowa.
2. (4) 14 Derrick Agee, Huntsville, Mo.
3. (6) 2j Steve Jackson, Polk City, Iowa.
4. (8) 20dub Shane Weller, Agency, Iowa.
5. (7) 52 Nathan Wood, Sigourney, Iowa.
6. (11) 00t Tim Eravi, Moberly, Mo.
7. (2) 00 Rick Girard, Columbia, Mo.
8. (12) 28 Tim Dawson, Callao, Mo.
9. (5) 40 William Dahl, Rush Hill, Mo.
10. (13) 88 Jonathan Petersheim, Sturgeon, Mo.
11. (16) 25 Cody Agee, Huntsville, Mo.
12. (3) 5 Casey Walter, Jacksonville, Mo.
13. (15) 23 Chad Walter, Clarence, Mo.
14. (9) 48 Randy Rindon, Moberly, Mo.
15. (10) 95 Lucas Galland, Moberly, Mo.
16. (14) 49t Kevin Tomlinson, New London, Mo.
Lap Leaders: Van Genderen 1-20.
Hard Charger: Eravi (started 11th, finished 6th).
Dart Awards: Van Genderen, Dahl.
Next Race: Tuesday, Aug. 31, Marshalltown Speedway, Marshalltown, Iowa.
Championship Points: Van Genderen 920, Jackson 852, Wood 844, Mike Bergan 747, Greg Elliott 724, Ryan Leeman 596, Jim Mitchell 476, Jake Masters 475, Logan Staley 411, Weller 322.
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USRA TITLE SPONSOR: American Racer Racing Tires.
USRA OFFICIAL SPONSORS: AwesomeRacesuits.com, Dart Machinery, Intercomp, Karl Chevrolet, Karl Performance Parts, Kevko Oil Pans & Components, Nitroquest, RACEceiver, RHS – Racing Head Service.
USRA PARTICIPATING SPONSORS: Allstar Performance, Boubin Tire & Automotive, BRODIX Cylinder Heads, Day Motor Sports, SpeedNet Direct.
USRA CONTINGENCY SPONSORS: COMP Cams, Eibach Springs, Forty9Designs.com, Hooker Harness, Marsh Racing Wheels, QuickTime Inc, Racing Optics, Real Racing Wheels.

Moberly first of four races in six days to wrap up inaugural season for Dart Iron Man Challenge
MOBERLY, Mo. (Aug. 24) – The Dart Iron Man Challenge will visit the southernmost speedway of the 2010 campaign this Saturday when the tough-as-nails tour for USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars invades the 24 Raceway in Moberly, Mo., this Saturday, Aug. 28.
The event will serve as the first of four races in six days for the full-fendered American-made machines as they share the spotlight with the USMTS Modifieds.
Gates will open at 5 p.m. Saturday, with hot laps slated for 6:30 and the first green flag scheduled to wave at 7 p.m. The 24 Raceway is located 3.5 miles east of US 63 on US 24. For more information, call 573-881-8861 or visit www.24racewayinmoberly.com on the World Wide Web.
Race fans can pick up $2-off-admission coupons on Saturday at Casey’s General Stores locations in Macon, Madison and Moberly. Colt Mather and his Snicker-sponsored USMTS Modified will be meeting and greeting fans from 12-2 p.m. at the 1222 Hurley St. store in Moberly. For more information, or to find the Casey’s location nearest you, check out www.caseys.com online.
Film crews for Dirt Knights will be on hand capturing the action at each race this week and at every event during the Hunt for the USMTS Casey's General Stores National Championship presented by Bad Boy Mowers.
Dirt Knights will be an on-going dramatic series of one-hour programs that will air during the highly coveted Sunday evening time slot for 13 weeks. The much-anticipated show is set to debut in January of 2011 on VERSUS cable sports network, reaching more than 75 million households.
After two days rest, the Dart Iron Man Challenge will embark on a three-night, three-track trek through Iowa that will culminate with the crowning of the 2010 champion.
Tuesday, Aug. 31, will see the debut of the dirt-churning door-slammers at the Marshalltown Speedway in Marshalltown, followed by a return to the track where it all started – the Southern Iowa Speedway in Oskaloosa – on Wednesday, Sept. 1. The season concludes with an encore performance on Thursday, Sept. 2, at the Highway 3 Raceway in Allison, IA.
Mike Van Genderen of Newton, Iowa, captured his second checkered flag of the season last week at the Hancock County Speedway in Britt, Iowa, and leads the points standings going into the final stretch. Nathan Wood, who won the season opener at the Mahaska County Monster, sits second in points followed by multi-time Super Nationals winner Steve Jackson, Mike Bergan, Greg Elliott, Ryan Leeman, Jim Mitchell, three-time winner Jake Masters, Logan Staley and Mark Elliott.
In all, 15 dates at 13 premier speedways throughout Iowa, Minnesota and Missouri dot the calendar for the inaugural campaign for the Dart Iron Man Challenge, which will accompany the popular USMTS Modifieds at each event. Made possible by support from Dart Machinery and Allstar Performance, all races will pay at least $600 to win and $125 to start the main event when 21 or more cars are checked in for battle.
The points fund carries a $1,000 top prize with the 10th-place finisher earning $100. In addition, each race will award national points in the USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Car division of the American Racer USRA Weekly Racing Series where the national champion will earn $700. At each event, Dart will award a $75 certificate to the winner and a $50 certificate to the ninth-place finisher.
The Dart Iron Man Challenge will score a driver’s 10 best points during the 15-race campaign toward the final year-end standings. Drivers are invited and encouraged to compete in all 15 shows, but perfect attendance is not be necessary to be eligible for the year-end points total.
A USRA license is not required to compete and/or earn points in the Dart Iron Man Challenge, but only USRA-licensed drivers will be eligible for points funds in either the Dart Iron Man Challenge or American Racer USRA Weekly Racing Series.
Each event will have a qualifying format similar to the USMTS, with heat race passing points determining the “B” Main and “A” Main line-ups.
USRA rules will apply at each event. Drivers are permitted to utilize the Rochester, Motorcraft or 1¾ Holley 4412 open carburetor but must be run with the Edelbrock Performer (Part #2701) or Weiand X-CELerator (Part ##7541) intake manifold. These intakes must be stock (no porting allowed). The 4412 carb must be stock and must be 1-11/16. For conforming to IMCA rules, the 350 carb is allowed with a 2,800-pound weight rule. Any driver running the 604 crate motor is allowed the 4-barrel carburetor.
To view the complete USRA rulebook, check out www.usraracing.com online.
2010 DART IRON MAN CHALLENGE SCHEDULE:
Wed May 26 … Southern Iowa Speedway, Oskaloosa, IA (winner: Nathan Wood)
Thu May 27 … Highway 3 Raceway, Allison, IA (winner: Mike Van Genderen)
Sat Jun 19 … Scotland County Speedway, Memphis, MO (winner: Steve Jackson)
Tue Jun 22 … Mineral City Speedway, Fort Dodge, IA (winner: Mark Elliott)
Sun Aug 1 … Nobles County Speedway, Worthington, MN (winner: Greg Elliott)
Tue Aug 3 … Algona Raceway, Algona, IA (winner: Jake Masters)
Wed Aug 4 … Cresco Speedway, Cresco, IA (winner: Brian Gjere)
Thu Aug 5 … Jackson Speedway, Jackson, MN (winner: Jake Masters)
Fri Aug 6 … Murray County Speedway, Slayton, MN (winner: Rich Gregoire)
Wed Aug 18 … Hamilton County Speedway, Webster City, IA (winner: Jake Masters)
Thu Aug 19 … Hancock County Speedway, Britt, IA (winner: Mike Van Genderen)
Sat Aug 28 … 24 Raceway, Moberly, MO ($600 to win)
Tue Aug 31 … Marshalltown Speedway, Marshalltown, IA ($600 to win)
Wed Sep 1 … Southern Iowa Speedway, Oskaloosa, IA ($600 to win)
Thu Sep 2 … Highway 3 Raceway, Allison, IA ($600 to win)
To learn more about the USRA, visit www.usraracing.com or call 515-832-6000. You can also follow the USRA on Facebook, MySpace and Twitter.
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USRA TITLE SPONSORS: American Racer Racing Tires.
USRA OFFICIAL SPONSORS: Awesome Racewear, Dart Machinery, Intercomp, Karl Chevrolet, Karl Performance Parts, Kevko Oil Pans & Components, Nitroquest, RACEceiver, RHS – Racing Head Service.
USRA PARTICIPATING SPONSORS: Allstar Performance, Boubin Tire & Automotive, BRODIX Cylinder Heads, Day Motor Sports, SpeedNet Direct.
USRA CONTINGENCY SPONSORS: COMP Cams, Eibach Springs, Forty9Designs.com, Hooker Harness, Marsh Racing Wheels, QuickTime Inc, Racing Optics, Real Racing Wheels.
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Van Genderen victorious in Dart Iron Man Challenge at Britt
BRITT, Iowa (Aug. 19) – Mike Van Genderen of Newton solidified his position at the top of the points with his second Dart Iron Man Challenge victory Thursday night at the Hancock County Speedway.
“The Flying Dutchman” seized the lead from polesitter Kevin Opheim at the drop of the green flag and led every lap en route to victory.
Opheim held on for second with Ryan Leeman taking third, Dan Christopher finishing fourth and local favorite Kevin Paca rounding out the top-5 finishers.
With the win, Van Genderen retained his place atop the points standings over Nathan Wood and Steve Jackson. Mike Bergan sits fourth and Greg Elliott is fifth.
Just four races remain to determine the 2010 Dart Iron Man Challenge champion. The next event on Saturday, August 28, will find the series at the 24 Raceway in Moberly, Mo. The season wraps up with a three-race swing in the Hawkeye State on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, August 31 to September 2 at the Marshalltown Speedway in Marshalltown, Southern Iowa Speedway in Oskaloosa and Highway 3 Raceway in Allison.
Fifteen dates at thirteen premier speedways throughout Iowa, Minnesota and Missouri dot the calendar for the inaugural campaign for the Dart Iron Man Challenge, which accompanies the popular USMTS Modifieds at each event. Each event will have a qualifying format similar to the USMTS, with heat race passing points determining the “B” Main and “A” Main line-ups.
Each driver’s ten best points-earning performances will count toward the final year-end standings with a $1,000 top prize for he series champ and the tenth-place finisher earning $100. In addition, each race will award national points in the USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Car division of the American Racer USRA Weekly Racing Series where the national champion will earn $700.
A USRA license is not required to compete and/or earn points in the Dart Iron Man Challenge, but only USRA-licensed drivers will be eligible for points funds in either the Dart Iron Man Challenge or American Racer USRA Weekly Racing Series.
USRA rules will apply at each event. Drivers are permitted to utilize the Rochester, Motorcraft or 1¾ Holley 4412 open carburetor but must be run with the Edelbrock Performer (Part #2701) or Weiand X-CELerator (Part ##7541) intake manifold. These intakes must be stock (no porting allowed). The 4412 carb must be stock and must be 1-11/16. For conforming to IMCA rules, the 350 carb is allowed with a 2,800-pound weight rule. Any driver running the 604 crate motor is allowed the 4-barrel carburetor.
Production and camera crews will be on location at remaining 2010 events as they record the USMTS action for the upcoming Dirt Knights TV show. Dirt Knights will be an on-going dramatic series of one-hour programs that will air twice a week for 13 weeks. The much-anticipated TV show is set to debut in January of 2011 on the VERSUS cable network - the fastest growing cable sports network in the nation, which reaches more than 75 million households.
2010 DART IRON MAN CHALLENGE SCHEDULE:
Wed May 26 … Southern Iowa Speedway, Oskaloosa, IA (winner: Nathan Wood)
Thu May 27 … Highway 3 Raceway, Allison, IA (winner: Mike Van Genderen)
Sat Jun 19 … Scotland County Speedway, Memphis, MO (winner: Steve Jackson)
Tue Jun 22 … Mineral City Speedway, Fort Dodge, IA (winner: Mark Elliott)
Sun Aug 1 … Nobles County Speedway, Worthington, MN (winner: Greg Elliott)
Tue Aug 3 … Algona Raceway, Algona, IA (winner: Jake Masters)
Wed Aug 4 … Cresco Speedway, Cresco, IA (winner: Brian Gjere)
Thu Aug 5 … Jackson Speedway, Jackson, MN (winner: Jake Masters)
Fri Aug 6 … Murray County Speedway, Slayton, MN (winner: Rich Gregoire)
Wed Aug 18 … Hamilton County Speedway, Webster City, IA (winner: Jake Masters)
Thu Aug 19 … Hancock County Speedway, Britt, IA (winner: Mike Van Genderen)
Sat Aug 28 … 24 Raceway, Moberly, MO ($600 to win)
Tue Aug 31 … Marshalltown Speedway, Marshalltown, IA ($600 to win)
Wed Sep 1 … Southern Iowa Speedway, Oskaloosa, IA ($600 to win)
Thu Sep 2 … Highway 3 Raceway, Allison, IA ($600 to win)
To learn more about the USRA, visit www.usraracing.com or call 515-832-6000. You can also follow the USRA on Facebook, MySpace and Twitter.
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OFFICIAL RESULTS
American Racer USRA Weekly Racing Series
Dart Iron Man Challenge for USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars – Round 11 of 15
Hancock County Speedway, Britt, Iowa
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Showing finishing position, starting position in parentheses, car number, driver and hometown. Passing points accumulated in the heat races determine the “A” Main starting order, with the top 8 re-drawing for starting positions 1-8.
HEAT RACE #1 (8 laps):
1. (1) 57v Mike Van Genderen, Newton
2. (2) K20 Kevin Paca, Britt
3. (3) 44k Kevin Opheim, Mason City
4. (5) 15 Mitch Hovden, Decorah
5. (4) M5 Jim Mitchell, Webster City
6. (6) 42 Dan Christopher, Decorah
HEAT RACE #2 (8 laps):1. (2) 1 Greg Elliott, Webster City
2. (1) R31 Ryan Leeman, Roland
3. (4) 5 Mike Bergan, Ridgeway
4. (5) 10 Brian Webb, Decorah
5. (3) 72 Les Langfitt, Goldfield
“A” MAIN (20 laps):
1. (2) 57v Mike Van Genderen, Newton
2. (1) 44k Kevin Opheim, Mason City
3. (6) R31 Ryan Leeman, Roland
4. (11) 42 Dan Christopher, Decorah
5. (5) K20 Kevin Paca, Britt
6. (3) 1 Greg Elliott, Webster City
7. (9) M5 Jim Mitchell, Webster City
8. (8) 10 Brian Webb, Decorah
9. (7) 15 Mitch Hovden, Decorah
10. (4) 5 Mike Bergan, Ridgeway
11. (10) 72 Les Langfitt, Goldfield
Lap Leaders: Van Genderen 1-20.
Hard Charger: Christopher (started 11th, finished 4th).
Dart Awards: not awarded.
Next Race: Saturday, Aug. 28, 24 Raceway, Moberly, Mo.
Championship Points: Van Genderen 893, Nathan Wood 758, Steve Jackson 758, Bergan 747, G. Elliott 724, Leeman 596, Mitchell 476, Jake Masters 475, Logan Staley 411, Mark Elliott 277.
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USRA TITLE SPONSOR: American Racer Racing Tires.
USRA OFFICIAL SPONSORS: AwesomeRacesuits.com, Dart Machinery, Intercomp, Karl Chevrolet, Karl Performance Parts, Kevko Oil Pans & Components, Nitroquest, RACEceiver, RHS – Racing Head Service.
USRA PARTICIPATING SPONSORS: Allstar Performance, Boubin Tire & Automotive, BRODIX Cylinder Heads, Day Motor Sports, SpeedNet Direct.
USRA CONTINGENCY SPONSORS: COMP Cams, Eibach Springs, Forty9Designs.com, Hooker Harness, Marsh Racing Wheels, QuickTime Inc, Racing Optics, Real Racing Wheels.

Tuesday Night Thunder on tap at Osky
OSKALOOSA, Iowa (Aug. 17) – Don’t miss “Tuesday Night Thunder” tonight at the Southern Iowa Speedway as the historic “Mahaska County Monster” hosts the American Racer USRA Weekly Racing Series featuring Musco USRA Modifieds, Carter’s Manufacturing USRA B-Mods, USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars and USRA Hobby Stocks.
With 21 or more entries, the winner of the Modified main event will pocket $1,000 with a minimum $100 to each starter while Stock Cars will race for $400 to win and $75 to start and both the B-Mods and Hobby Stocks will battle for $300 to win and $60 to start.
Tuesday’s event will be the next-to-last points night with the Pepsi Season Championships slated for next Wednesday, August 25.
Derek Kirkland of Centerville leads the Hobby Stock standings in search of his first track championship at Osky while Oskaloosa’s Tyler Groenendyk is in position to claim his second straight B-Mod title. Former USRA Hobby Stock National Champion Nathan Wood of Keswick sits atop the Stock Car rankings and Steven Blattler of Oskaloosa holds down the top spot in points for the Modifieds.
Pits will open at 5 p.m., grandstands open at 5:30, hot laps begin at 7:15 and the first heat race starts at 7:30. General admission grandstand tickets are just $8 for adults, $3 for kids ages 6-12 and pit passes are $25. Children ages 5 and under are always admitted free of charge.
The Southern Iowa Speedway is a half-mile semi-banked clay oval located 0.5 mile west of US 63 on SR 92, then 0.3 mile north on I St. (at the Southern Iowa Fairgrounds). For more information, call 515-832-6000 or visit www.rlpromotions.com online. Race day info is available by calling the track hotline at 641-673-7004.
POINTS STANDINGS:
USRA Hobby Stocks:
1. 2k Derek Kirkland, Centerville ... 801
2. 18 Kris Walker, Oskaloosa ... 784
3. 3s Steve Allen, Oskaloosa ... 769
4. 84 Danny Thrasher, Agency ... 698
5. 78 Andy Coleman, Packwood ... 661
6. 33 Justin Hook, Oskaloosa ... 655
7. 911 Shawn Coleman, Packwood ... 619
8. 69 Craig Brown, Eldon ... 596
9. 64 Casey Greubel, Lacona ... 549
10. 67 Tyler Ruepke, Chariton ... 538
Carter’s Manufacturing USRA B-Mods:1. 17t Tyler Groenendyk, Oskaloosa ... 788
2. 85 Jason McDaniel, Eldon ... 739
3. 0 Mike Wanders, Keswick ... 716
4. 1 Curtis Van Der Wal, Oskaloosa ... 659
5. 38 Bill Gibson, Knoxville ... 628
6. 8t Tony Johnson, Oskaloosa ... 624
7. D1 Drew Lawson, Oskaloosa ... 613
8. 16 Mike Shelton, Bloomfield ... 591
9. 10 Cayden Carter, Oskaloosa ... 582
10. 7 Carter Van Den Berg, Oskaloosa ... 549
USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars:
1. 52 Nathan Wood, Keswick ... 766
2. 57v Mike Van Genderen, Newton ... 729
3. 20dub Shane Weller, Agency ... 680
4. 15k Kyle Harwood, Oskaloosa ... 672
5. 38 Rich Vogt, Fairfield ... 328
6. 22s Toby Smith, Oskaloosa ... 289
7. 98s Brian Sterling, Oskaloosa ... 240
8. 62x T.J. Henderson, Douds ... 165
9. 7 Rick Todd, Des Moines ... 158
10. 93 David Denham, Kahoka, Mo. ... 132
Musco USRA Modifieds:1. 94 Steven Blattler, Oskaloosa ... 631
2. 40 Scott Dickey, Packwood ... 583
3. 4r Ron Ver Beek, Oskaloosa ... 548
4. 47 Josh Truman, Indianola ... 541
5. 00 David Ott, Ankeny ... 524
6. 22 Brandon Banks, Washington ... 483
7. 8 Colt Mather, Webster ... 460
8. 33z Zack VanderBeek, New Sharon ... 343
9. 62 Greg Cox, Altoona ... 329
10. 17p Brad Pinkerton, New Sharon ... 324
REMAINING 2010 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
Unless otherwise noted, pits open at 5:00, grandstands open at 5:30, hot laps begin at 7:15 and the first heat race starts at 7:30; Tickets are $8 for adults, $3 for kids ages 6-12 and pit passes are $25. Children under 6 are always admitted free of charge.
Tue Aug 17 … Tuesday Night Thunder – American Racer USRA Weekly Racing Series featuring Musco USRA Modifieds, USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars, Carter’s Manufacturing USRA B-Mods and USRA Hobby Stocks.
Wed Aug 25 … Pepsi Season Championships – American Racer USRA Weekly Racing Series featuring Musco USRA Modifieds, USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars, Carter’s Manufacturing USRA B-Mods and USRA Hobby Stocks.
Wed Sep 1 … 7th Annual Musco Lighting Southern Iowa Challenge featuring USMTS Casey’s General Stores Modifieds plus USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars, Carter’s Manufacturing USRA B-Mods and USRA Hobby Stocks. Tickets are $15 for adults, $5 for kids ages 6-12 and pit passes are $30.
Fri Oct 8 … 24th Annual Musco Lighting Fall Challenge featuring Musco USRA Modifieds, USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars, Carter’s Manufacturing USRA B-Mods and USRA Hobby Stocks. Pits open at 4:00, grandstands open at 5:00, hot laps at 6:30 and racing at 7:00; Tickets are $12 for adults and $3 for kids ages 6-12.
Sat Oct 9 … 24th Annual Musco Lighting Fall Challenge featuring Musco USRA Modifieds, USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars, Carter’s Manufacturing USRA B-Mods and USRA Hobby Stocks. Pits open at 2:00, grandstands open at 3:00, hot laps at 5:00 and racing at 5:30; Tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for kids ages 6-12.
For rules or other information about the United States Racing Association, check out the USRA website at www.usraracing.com.
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SOUTHERN IOWA SPEEDWAY SPONSORS: Arnold Motor Supply, Bank Iowa, Big Ed’s BBQ, Budweiser, Carter’s Manufacturing, Casey’s General Store, Community 1st Credit Union, Doug’s 4-Wheelers, Gatton Realty, Hawkeye Real Estate, Karl Chevrolet, KBOE Hot Country 104.9, Middlekoop Seed Corn, Mitrisin Motors, Musco Lighting, NAPA Auto Parts, Oskaloosa Herald, Palmer for State Representative, Pepsi, Pro-Line Buildings, Racemart, Rick’s Motocross Connection, Van Gorp Used Cars, Vermeer Manufacturing.

SLAYTON, Minn. (Aug. 6) – Rich Gregoire of Russell bested the field of USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars Friday night at the Murray County Speedway to become the eighth different winner in nine events for the newly-formed Dart Iron Man Challenge.

Friday’s $1,000-to-win 20-lap main event put an exclamation point on a swing of five events over six days at six speedways in Iowa and Minnesota.

Mike Bergan of Ridgeway, Iowa, nabbed the runner-up spot behind Gregoire, with Brad Lange of Prior Lake coming home third, Mike Van Genderen of Newton, Iowa, finishing fourth and Ocheyedan, Iowa’s Elijah Zevenbergen completing the top five finishers.

Sixth through ninth went to John Schmidt, Chris Palsrok, Troy Winter and Shawn Bruns while Brent Fagen held off Tyler Fagen to round out the top-10.

With nine events in the books and five remaining on the 2010 schedule, more than 100 drivers have competed in Dart Iron Man Challenge events during its inaugural season.

Despite missing his first event this season, Nathan Wood continues atop the points standings with a four-point cushion (758 to 754) over Van Genderen. Steve Jackson is third with 690 markers, followed by Bergan (600), Greg Elliott (569), Ryan Leeman (424), Logan Staley (411), Jake Masters (370), Jim Mitchell (322) and Mark Elliott (277).

Each driver’s 10 best points-earning performances will count toward the final year-end standings.

Up next for the Dart Iron Man Challenge will be a trek to the historic Hamilton County Speedway in Webster City, Iowa. Gates open at 5:00, hot laps are at 6:30 and racing starts at 7:00.

SportMods and B-Mods conforming to IMCA or USRA rules will also be on the racing card. Licensed USRA drivers will earn national points in the USRA Karl Performance Parts B-Mod division of American Racer USRA Weekly Racing Series.

The Hamilton County Speedway is a semi-banked half-mile dirt oval located off of US 20 at exit 140, then 1.2 miles north, then 0.5 mile east on Bank St., then 0.4 mile south on Bluff St. (at the Hamilton County Fairgrounds). For more information call the ticket office at 515-899-2222 or the track hotline on raceday at 515-832-5382 or check out www.hamiltoncountyspeedway.com online.

Race fans can pick up coupons worth $2 off adult admission at Casey’s General Stores locations in Webster City on the day of the race. For more information or to find the location nearest you, visit www.caseys.com on the World Wide Web.

Production and camera crews will be on location at remaining 2010 events as they record the USMTS action for the upcoming Dirt Knights TV show. Dirt Knights will be an on-going dramatic series of one-hour programs that will air twice a week for 13 weeks. The much-anticipated TV show is set to debut in January of 2011 on the VERSUS cable network - the fastest growing cable sports network in the nation, which reaches more than 75 million households.

Fourteen dates at twelve premier speedways throughout Iowa, Minnesota and Missouri dot the calendar for the inaugural campaign for the Dart Iron Man Challenge, which will accompany the popular USMTS Modifieds at each event.

The points fund carries a $1,000 top prize with the 10th-place finisher earning $100. In addition, each race will award national points in the USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Car division of the American Racer USRA Weekly Racing Series where the national champion will earn $700.

Drivers are invited and encouraged to compete in all 14 shows, but perfect attendance is not be necessary to be eligible for the year-end points funds.

A USRA license is not required to compete and/or earn points in the Dart Iron Man Challenge, but only USRA-licensed drivers will be eligible for points funds in either the Dart Iron Man Challenge or American Racer USRA Weekly Racing Series.

Each event will have a qualifying format similar to the USMTS, with heat race passing points determining the “B” Main and “A” Main line-ups.

USRA rules will apply at each event. Drivers are permitted to utilize the Rochester, Motorcraft or 1¾ Holley 4412 open carburetor but must be run with the Edelbrock Performer (Part #2701) or Weiand X-CELerator (Part ##7541) intake manifold. These intakes must be stock (no porting allowed). The 4412 carb must be stock and must be 1-11/16. For conforming to IMCA rules, the 350 carb is allowed with a 2,800-pound weight rule. Any driver running the 604 crate motor is allowed the 4-barrel carburetor.

Wed May 26 … Southern Iowa Speedway, Oskaloosa, IA (winner: Nathan Wood)
Thu May 27 … Highway 3 Raceway, Allison, IA (winner: Mike Van Genderen)
Sat Jun 19 … Scotland County Speedway, Memphis, MO (winner: Steve Jackson)
Tue Jun 22 … Mineral City Speedway, Fort Dodge, IA (winner: Mark Elliott)
Sun Aug 1 … Nobles County Speedway, Worthington, MN (winner: Greg Elliott)
Tue Aug 3 … Algona Raceway, Algona, IA (winner: Jake Masters)
Wed Aug 4 … Cresco Speedway, Cresco, IA (winner: Brian Gjere)
Thu Aug 5 … Jackson Speedway, Jackson, MN (winner: Jake Masters)
Fri Aug 6 … Murray County Speedway, Slayton, MN (winner: Rich Gregoire)
Wed Aug 18 … Hamilton County Speedway, Webster City, IA ($600 to win)
Sat Aug 28 … 24 Raceway, Moberly, MO ($600 to win)
Tue Aug 31 … Marshalltown Speedway, Marshalltown, IA ($600 to win)
Wed Sep 1 … Southern Iowa Speedway, Oskaloosa, IA ($600 to win)
Thu Sep 2 … Highway 3 Raceway, Allison, IA ($600 to win)

Minimum event purse: 1. $600, 2. $400, 3. $300, 4. $200, 5. $175, 6. $150, 7. $140, 8. $130, 9-24. $125, Tow $60; If less than 21 entries: 1. $500, 2. $400, 3. $300, 4. $200, 5. $175, 6. $150, 7. $140, 8. $130, 9. $120, 10. $110, 11-20. $100, Tow $50.

Dart Iron Man Challenge points fund: 1. $1000, 2. $600, 3. $400, 4. $350, 5. $275, 6. $200, 7. $175, 8. $150, 9. $125, 10. $100.

American Racer USRA Weekly Racing Series national points fund for USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars: 1. $700, 2. $500, 3. $400, 4. $300, 5. $275, 6. $250, 7. $225, 8. $200, 9. $200, 10. $200.

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

OFFICIAL RESULTS
American Racer USRA Weekly Racing Series
Dart Iron Man Challenge for USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars – Round 9 of 14
Murray County Speedway, Slayton, Minn.
Friday, August 6, 2010

Showing finishing position, starting position in parentheses, car number, driver and hometown. Passing points accumulated in the heat races determine the “A” Main starting order, with the top 8 re-drawing for starting positions 1-8.

HEAT RACE #1 (8 laps):
1. (1) 5 Mike Bergan, Ridgeway, Iowa.
2. (6) 57v Mike Van Genderen, Newton, Iowa.
3. (2) 14 Todd Staley, Webster City, Iowa.
4. (3) 2 Troy Winter, Slayton, Minn.
5. (5) 71x Kevin Bruns, Belview, Minn.
6. (8) 2s John Schmidt, Cottonwood, Minn.
7. (7) 48x Tyler Fagen, Sacred Heart, Minn.
8. (4) 28 Marc Mattson, Balaton, Minn.
9. (9) 11 Jake Masters, Graettinger, Iowa.
10. (10) 17 Shane Bruns, Fargo, N.D.

HEAT RACE #2 (8 laps):
1. (1) 66z Elijah Zevenbergen, Ocheyedan, Iowa.
2. (2) 2j Steve Jackson, Polk City, Iowa.
3. (3) 5 Chris Palsrok, Sibley, Iowa.
4. (6) 32x Rich Gregoire, Russell, Minn.
5. (8) 15 Brad Lange, Prior Lake, Minn.
6. (5) 32t Jim Gregoire, Lake Benton, Minn.
7. (9) 48 Brent Fagen, Maynard, Minn.
8. (10) 71d Shawn Bruns, Danube, Minn.
9. (7) 23x Matthew Grabow, Milroy, Minn.
10. (4) 99 Byron Carlson, Rock Valley, Iowa.

“A” MAIN (20 laps):
1. (1) 32x Rich Gregoire, Russell, Minn.
2. (4) 5 Mike Bergan, Ridgeway, Iowa.
3. (2) 15 Brad Lange, Prior Lake, Minn.
4. (7) 57v Mike Van Genderen, Newton, Iowa.
5. (8) 66z Elijah Zevenbergen, Ocheyedan, Iowa.
6. (11) 2s John Schmidt, Cottonwood, Minn.
7. (3) 5 Chris Palsrok, Sibley, Iowa.
8. (9) 2 Troy Winter, Slayton, Minn.
9. (15) 71d Shawn Bruns, Danube, Minn.
10. (13) 48 Brent Fagen, Maynard, Minn.
11. (14) 48x Tyler Fagen, Sacred Heart, Minn.
12. (10) 71x Kevin Bruns, Belview, Minn.
13. (16) 28 Marc Mattson, Balaton, Minn.
14. (12) 32t Jim Gregoire, Lake Benton, Minn.
15. (20) 99 Byron Carlson, Rock Valley, Iowa.
16. (6) 14 Todd Staley, Webster City, Iowa.
17. (17) 11 Jake Masters, Graettinger, Iowa.
18. (5) 2j Steve Jackson, Polk City, Iowa.
19. (19) 17 Shane Bruns, Fargo, N.D.
20. (18) 23x Matthew Grabow, Milroy, Minn.

Lap Leaders: Gregoire 1-20.
Hard Charger: Shawn Bruns (started 15th, finished 9th).
Dart Awards: Gregoire, Palsrok.
Next Race: Wednesday, Aug. 18, Hamilton County Speedway, Webster City, Iowa.
Points Standings: Nathan Wood 758, Van Genderen 754, Jackson 690, Bergan 600, Greg Elliott 569, Ryan Leeman 424, Logan Staley 411, Masters 370, Jim Mitchell 322, Mark Elliott 277.

USRA OFFICIAL SPONSORS: AwesomeRacesuits.com, Dart Machinery, Intercomp, Karl Chevrolet, Karl Performance Parts, Kevko Oil Pans & Components, Nitroquest, RACEceiver, RHS – Racing Head Service.

USRA PARTICIPATING SPONSORS: Allstar Performance, Boubin Tire & Automotive, BRODIX Cylinder Heads, Day Motor Sports, SpeedNet Direct.

USRA CONTINGENCY SPONSORS: COMP Cams, Eibach Springs, Forty9Designs.com, Hooker Harness, Marsh Racing Wheels, QuickTime Inc, Racing Optics, Real Racing Wheels.

Masters masters Jackson, becomes first Dart Iron Man Challenge repeat winner

JACKSON, Minn. (Aug. 5) – Round 8 of the Dart Iron Man Challenge took to the big half-mile oval at the Jackson Speedway Thursday night, and the first repeat winner emerged in the inaugural season for the newly-formed series for USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars.

Jake Masters of Graettinger, Iowa, led all 20 laps en route to a $1,000 payday – his second in 48 hours after winning at the Algona (Iowa) Raceway on Tuesday night.

And just like Tuesday, Nathan Wood followed Masters across the finish line and had to settle for the runner-up paycheck.

Wood also finished second on Wednesday night at the Cresco (Iowa) Speedway and was third in Sunday’s main event at the Nobles County Speedway in Worthington – finishing behind runner-up Masters.

Belle Plaine’s Ken Tietz notched a third-place finish Thursday night, while Steve Jackson of Polk City, Iowa, came from 14th to finish fourth ahead of Jackson’s Luke Sathoff.

Derek Geen was sixth, Jim Larson raced from 20th on the grid to seventh in 20 laps, Sunday’s winner Greg Elliott was eighth, Highway 3 Raceway winner Mike Van Genderen claimed the ninth spot and Brice Bodle rounded out the top 10.

The Dart Iron Man Challenge travels to the Murray County Speedway in Slayton, Minn., on Friday for the final action-packed battle sporting a $1,000-to-win purse.

Film crews will be present in Slayton for recording all of the USMTS action for the upcoming Dirt Knights TV show. Dirt Knights will be an on-going dramatic series of one-hour programs that will air twice a week for 13 weeks. The much-anticipated TV show is set to debut in January of 2011 on the VERSUS cable network - the fastest growing cable sports network in the nation, which reaches more than 75 million households.

In all, 14 dates at 12 premier speedways throughout Iowa, Minnesota and Missouri dot the calendar for the inaugural campaign for the Dart Iron Man Challenge, which will accompany the popular USMTS Modifieds at each event.

The Dart Iron Man Challenge will score a driver’s 10 best points during the 14-race campaign toward the final year-end standings. Drivers are invited and encouraged to compete in all 14 shows, but perfect attendance is not be necessary to be eligible for the year-end points total.

Each event will have a qualifying format similar to the USMTS, with heat race passing points determining the “B” Main and “A” Main line-ups.

Wed May 26 … Southern Iowa Speedway, Oskaloosa, IA (winner: Nathan Wood)
Thu May 27 … Highway 3 Raceway, Allison, IA (winner: Mike Van Genderen)
Sat Jun 19 … Scotland County Speedway, Memphis, MO (winner: Steve Jackson)
Tue Jun 22 … Mineral City Speedway, Fort Dodge, IA (winner: Mark Elliott)
Sun Aug 1 … Nobles County Speedway, Worthington, MN (winner: Greg Elliott)
Tue Aug 3 … Algona Raceway, Algona, IA (winner: Jake Masters)
Wed Aug 4 … Cresco Speedway, Cresco, IA (winner: Brian Gjere)
Thu Aug 5 … Jackson Speedway, Jackson, MN (winner: Jake Masters)
Fri Aug 6 … Murray County Speedway, Slayton, MN ($1,000 to win)
Wed Aug 18 … Hamilton County Speedway, Webster City, IA ($600 to win)
Sat Aug 28 … 24 Raceway, Moberly, MO ($600 to win)
Tue Aug 31 … Marshalltown Speedway, Marshalltown, IA ($600 to win)
Wed Sep 1 … Southern Iowa Speedway, Oskaloosa, IA ($600 to win)
Thu Sep 2 … Highway 3 Raceway, Allison, IA ($600 to win)

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

OFFICIAL RESULTS
American Racer USRA Weekly Racing Series
Dart Iron Man Challenge for USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars – Round 8 of 14
Jackson Speedway, Jackson, Minn.
Thursday, August 5, 2010

HEAT RACE #1 (8 laps):
1. (3) 32 Derek Geen, Granada, Minn.
2. (2) 5 Mike Bergan, Ridgeway, Iowa.
3. (1) 21b Brice Bodle, Wallingford, Iowa.
4. (7) 5x Luke Sathoff, Jackson, Minn.
5. (5) 2j Steve Jackson, Polk City, Iowa.
6. (4) 14 Logan Staley, Webster City, Iowa.
7. (6) 20t Malcolm Teachout, Granada, Minn.

HEAT RACE #2 (8 laps):
1. (4) 110 Ken Tietz, Belle Plaine, Minn.
2. (6) 7L Jeff Larson, Lakefield, Minn.
3. (3) 12x Nick Johansen, Russell, Minn.
4. (7) 31 Trent Schroeder, Worthington, Minn.
5. (1) 66 Dan Thate, Fairmont, Minn.
6. (2) 66z Elijah Zevenbergen, Ocheyedan, Iowa.
7. (5) 6L Jim Larson, Rushmore, Minn.

HEAT RACE #3 (8 laps):
1. (2) 52 Nathan Wood, Sigourney, Iowa.
2. (1) 11 Jake Masters, Graettinger, Iowa.
3. (3) 57v Mike Van Genderen, Newton, Iowa.
4. (5) M5 Greg Elliott, Webster City, Iowa.
5. (6) 38 Derek Voehl, Lakefield, Minn.
6. (4) 16k Justin Dieter, Burester, Minn.

“A” MAIN (20 laps):
1. (5) 11 Jake Masters, Graettinger, Iowa.
2. (3) 52 Nathan Wood, Sigourney, Iowa.
3. (4) 110 Ken Tietz, Belle Plaine, Minn.
4. (14) 2j Steve Jackson, Polk City, Iowa.
5. (7) 5x Luke Sathoff, Jackson, Minn.
6. (2) 32 Derek Geen, Granada, Minn.
7. (20) 6L Jim Larson, Rushmore, Minn.
8. (12) M5 Greg Elliott, Webster City, Iowa.
9. (11) 57v Mike Van Genderen, Newton, Iowa.
10. (9) 21b Brice Bodle, Wallingford, Iowa.
11. (10) 12x Nick Johansen, Russell, Minn.
12. (6) 5 Mike Bergan, Ridgeway, Iowa.
13. (8) 7L Jeff Larson, Lakefield, Minn.
14. (16) 14 Logan Staley, Webster City, Iowa.
15. (1) 31 Trent Schroeder, Worthington, Minn.
16. (15) 66 Dan Thate, Fairmont, Minn.
17. (13) 38 Derek Voehl, Lakefield, Minn.
18. (19) 20t Malcolm Teachout, Granada, Minn.
19. (18) 16k Justin Dieter, Burester, Minn.
20. (17) 66z Elijah Zevenbergen, Ocheyedan, Iowa.

Lap Leaders: Masters 1-20.
Hard Charger: Jim Larson (started 20th, finished 7th).
Dart Awards: Masters, Van Genderen.
Next Race: Friday, Aug. 6, Murray County Speedway, Slayton, Minn.
Points Standings (top 10): Wood 758, Van Genderen 664, Jackson 634, G. Elliott 569, Bergan 503, Ryan Leeman 424, Staley 411, Jim Mitchell 322, Masters 312, Mark Elliott 277.

USRA OFFICIAL SPONSORS: AwesomeRacesuits.com, Dart Machinery, Intercomp, Karl Chevrolet, Karl Performance Parts, Kevko Oil Pans & Components, Nitroquest, RACEceiver, RHS – Racing Head Service.

USRA PARTICIPATING SPONSORS: Allstar Performance, Boubin Tire & Automotive, BRODIX Cylinder Heads, Day Motor Sports, SpeedNet Direct.

USRA CONTINGENCY SPONSORS: COMP Cams, Eibach Springs, Forty9Designs.com, Hooker Harness, Marsh Racing Wheels, QuickTime Inc, Racing Optics, Real Racing Wheels.

Rain forces cancellation of Osky events

OSKALOOSA, Iowa (Aug. 4) – Heavy rain throughout the night soaked the Southern Iowa Speedway Tuesday night, forcing officials to cancel Wednesday night’s program at the Mahaska County Monster.

Next Monday and Tuesday, Aug. 9-10, weekly racing will be on hiatus as the annual Front Row Challenge and Ultimate Challenge sprint car events will be held at the Oskaloosa facility. For more information, check out www.oskychallenges.com.

The following Tuesday, Aug. 17, the Southern Iowa Speedway will present Tuesday Night Thunder with the American Racer USRA Weekly Racing Series featuring Musco USRA Modifieds, USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars, Carter’s Manufacturing USRA B-Mods and USRA Hobby Stocks.

Pits will open at 5 p.m., grandstands open at 5:30, hot laps begin at 7:15 and the first heat race starts at 7:30. General admission grandstand tickets are just $8 for adults, $3 for kids ages 6-12 and pit passes are $25. Children ages 5 and under are always admitted free of charge.

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

REMAINING 2010 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:

Unless otherwise noted, pits open at 5:00, grandstands open at 5:30, hot laps begin at 7:15 and the first heat race starts at 7:30; Tickets are $8 for adults, $3 for kids ages 6-12 and pit passes are $25. Children under 6 are always admitted free of charge.

Mon Aug 9 … Musco Lighting Front Row Challenge presented by Casey’s General Stores featuring the All-Star Sprint Series. See www.oskychallenges.com for more information.

Tue Aug 10 … Casey’s General Stores USAC Ultimate Challenge presented by Don Long’s Searsboro Telephone Company featuring USAC Sprint Car Series. See www.oskychallenges.com for more information.

Tue Aug 17 … Tuesday Night Thunder – USRA Weekly Racing Series featuring Musco USRA Modifieds, USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars, Carter’s Manufacturing USRA B-Mods and USRA Hobby Stocks.

Wed Aug 25 … Pepsi Season Championships – USRA Weekly Racing Series featuring Musco USRA Modifieds, USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars, Carter’s Manufacturing USRA B-Mods and USRA Hobby Stocks.

Wed Sep 1 … 7th Annual Musco Lighting Southern Iowa Challenge featuring USMTS Casey’s General Stores Modifieds plus USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars, Carter’s Manufacturing USRA B-Mods and USRA Hobby Stocks. Tickets are $15 for adults, $5 for kids ages 6-12 and pit passes are $30.

Fri Oct 8 … 24th Annual Musco Lighting Fall Challenge featuring Musco USRA Modifieds, USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars, Carter’s Manufacturing USRA B-Mods and USRA Hobby Stocks. Pits open at 4:00, grandstands open at 5:00, hot laps at 6:30 and racing at 7:00; Tickets are $12 for adults and $3 for kids ages 6-12.

Sat Oct 9 … 24th Annual Musco Lighting Fall Challenge featuring Musco USRA Modifieds, USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars, Carter’s Manufacturing USRA B-Mods and USRA Hobby Stocks. Pits open at 2:00, grandstands open at 3:00, hot laps at 5:00 and racing at 5:30; Tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for kids ages 6-12.

For rules or other information about the United States Racing Association, check out the USRA website at www.usraracing.com.

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SOUTHERN IOWA SPEEDWAY SPONSORS: Arnold Motor Supply, Bank Iowa, Big Ed’s BBQ, Budweiser, Carter’s Manufacturing, Casey’s General Stores, Community 1st Credit Union, Doug’s 4-Wheelers, Gatton Realty, Hawkeye Real Estate, Karl Chevrolet, KBOE Hot Country 104.9, Middlekoop Seed Corn, Mitrisin Motors, Musco Lighting, NAPA Auto Parts, Oskaloosa Herald, Palmer for State Representative, Pepsi, Pro-Line Buildings, Racemart, Rick’s Motocross Connection, Van Gorp Used Cars, Vermeer Manufacturing

ALGONA, Iowa (Aug. 3) – Jake Masters followed up his runner-up finish on Sunday night with a victory on Tuesday night as the Dart Iron Man Challenge invaded the Algona Raceway in Algona, Iowa.

The win was worth $1,000 to the Graettinger native and made him the sixth different winner in six events so far for the newly-formed series for USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars.

After finishing third behind Masters on Sunday night, Nathan Wood of Sigourney followed him across the finish line again Tuesday to take the runner-up honors while Sunday’s winner, Greg Elliott of Webster City, finished third.

David Wickman of Emmetsburg garnered a fourth-place paycheck in his first Dart Iron Man Challenge start and veteran door-slammer driver Steve Jackson of Polk City charged from the 19th starting spot to grab the fifth position at the finish line.

Kevin Opheim of Mason City, Mike Van Genderen of Newton, Chad Palmer of Renwick, Roland’s Ryan Leeman and Mike Mauer of Cedar Falls finished sixth through tenth, respectively.

Wood continues atop the series points standings with a 27-point cushion over Jackson (564 to 537). Van Genderen is third with 510 markers, followed by Greg Elliott (427), Mike Bergan (359), Leeman (353), Jim Mitchell (322), Mark Elliott (277), Logan Staley (275) and Shane Weller (231).

The Dart Iron Man Challenge travels to the Cresco (Iowa) Speedway on Wednesday, Jackson (Minn.) Speedway on Thursday and Murray County Speedway in Slayton, Minn., on Friday for three more action-packed battles $1,000 to win each.

Film crews will be present in Cresco, Jackson and Slayton for recording all of the USMTS action for the upcoming Dirt Knights TV show. Dirt Knights will be an on-going dramatic series of one-hour programs that will air twice a week for 13 weeks. The much-anticipated TV show is set to debut in January of 2011 on the VERSUS cable network - the fastest growing cable sports network in the nation, which reaches more than 75 million households.

Each event will have a qualifying format similar to the USMTS, with heat race passing points determining the “B” Main and “A” Main line-ups.

Wed May 26 … Southern Iowa Speedway, Oskaloosa, IA (winner: Nathan Wood)
Thu May 27 … Highway 3 Raceway, Allison, IA (winner: Mike Van Genderen)
Sat Jun 19 … Scotland County Speedway, Memphis, MO (winner: Steve Jackson)
Tue Jun 22 … Mineral City Speedway, Fort Dodge, IA (winner: Mark Elliott)
Sun Aug 1 … Nobles County Speedway, Worthington, MN (winner: Greg Elliott)
Tue Aug 3 … Algona Raceway, Algona, IA (winner: Jake Masters)
Wed Aug 4 … Cresco Speedway, Cresco, IA ($1,000 to win)
Thu Aug 5 … Jackson Speedway, Jackson, MN ($1,000 to win)
Fri Aug 6 … Murray County Speedway, Slayton, MN ($1,000 to win)
Wed Aug 18 … Hamilton County Speedway, Webster City, IA ($600 to win)
Sat Aug 28 … 24 Raceway, Moberly, MO ($600 to win)
Tue Aug 31 … Marshalltown Speedway, Marshalltown, IA ($600 to win)
Wed Sep 1 … Southern Iowa Speedway, Oskaloosa, IA ($600 to win)
Thu Sep 2 … Highway 3 Raceway, Allison, IA ($600 to win)

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

OFFICIAL RESULTS
American Racer USRA Weekly Racing Series
Dart Iron Man Challenge for USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars – Round 6 of 14
Algona Raceway, Algona, Iowa
Tuesday, August 3, 2010

HEAT RACE #1 (8 laps):
1. (1) 04 Roger Verdoorn, Sibley, Iowa.
2. (2) 14 Chad Palmer, Renwick, Iowa.
3. (6) 14w David Wickman, Emmetsburg, Iowa.
4. (5) 47 Mike Mauer, Cedar Falls, Iowa.
5. (3) M5 Jim Mitchell, Webster City, Iowa.
6. (4) 271 Randy Brands, Boyden, Iowa.
7. (7) 2j Steve Jackson, Polk City, Iowa.

HEAT RACE #2 (8 laps):
1. (1) 1 Greg Elliott, Webster City, Iowa.
2. (2) 52 Nathan Wood, Sigourney, Iowa.
3. (3) 57v Mike Van Genderen, Newton, Iowa.
4. (5) 5 Mike Bergan, Ridgeway, Iowa.
5. (6) 43 Calvin Lange, Humboldt, Iowa.
6. (4) 32x Rich Gregoire, Russell, Minn.

HEAT RACE #3 (8 laps):
1. (4) 11 Jake Masters, Graettinger, Iowa.
2. (3) 44k Kevin Opheim, Mason City, Iowa.
3. (1) 27 Bruce Wickman, Emmetsburg, Iowa.
4. (6) 35 Wayne Crimmins, Fort Dodge, Iowa.
5. (5) R31 Ryan Leeman, Roland, Iowa.
6. (2) 14 Logan Staley, Webster City, Iowa.

“A” MAIN (20 laps):
1. (4) 11 Jake Masters, Graettinger, Iowa.
2. (5) 52 Nathan Wood, Sigourney, Iowa.
3. (6) 1 Greg Elliott, Webster City, Iowa.
4. (3) 14w David Wickman, Emmetsburg, Iowa.
5. (19) 2J Steve Jackson, Polk City, Iowa.
6. (8) 44k Kevin Opheim, Mason City, Iowa.
7. (2) 57v Mike Van Genderen, Newton, Iowa.
8. (7) 14 Chad Palmer, Renwick, Iowa.
9. (15) R31 Ryan Leeman, Roland, Iowa.
10. (11) 47 Mike Mauer, Cedar Falls, Iowa.
11. (14) M5 Jim Mitchell, Webster City, Iowa.
12. (18) 14 Logan Staley, Webster City, Iowa.
13. (1) 04 Roger Verdoorn, Sibley, Iowa.
14. (9) 27 Bruce Wickman, Emmetsburg, Iowa.
15. (16) 271 Randy Brands, Boyden, Iowa.
16. (12) 5 Mike Bergan, Ridgeway, Iowa.
17. (17) 32x Rich Gregoire, Russell, Minn.
18. (10) 35 Wayne Crimmins, Fort Dodge, Iowa.
19. (13) 43 Calvin Lange, Humboldt, Iowa.

Lap Leaders: Verdoorn 1, Masters 2-20.
Hard Charger: Jackson (started 19th, finished 5th).
Dart Awards: Masters, Leeman.
Next Race: Wednesday, Aug. 4, Cresco (Iowa) Speedway.
Points Standings (top 10): Wood 564, Jackson 537, Van Genderen 510, G. Elliott 427, Bergan 359, Leeman 353, Mitchell 322, Mark Elliott 277, Staley 275, Shane Weller 231.

USRA OFFICIAL SPONSORS: AwesomeRacesuits.com, Dart Machinery, Intercomp, Karl Chevrolet, Karl Performance Parts, Kevko Oil Pans & Components, Nitroquest, RACEceiver, RHS – Racing Head Service.

USRA PARTICIPATING SPONSORS: Allstar Performance, Boubin Tire & Automotive, BRODIX Cylinder Heads, Day Motor Sports, SpeedNet Direct.

USRA CONTINGENCY SPONSORS: COMP Cams, Eibach Springs, Forty9Designs.com, Hooker Harness, Marsh Racing Wheels, QuickTime Inc, Racing Optics, Real Racing Wheels

Slayton ups the ante for Dart Iron Man Challenge; Possible $6,000 to win Aug. 1-6

SLAYTON, Minn. (July 31) – Officials at the Murray County Speedway in Slayton, Minn., have anounced that DeBoer Chevrolet of Edgerton has stepped up to make the Dart Iron Man Challenge event on Aug. 6 worth $1,000 to the winner.

The hottest and toughest Stock Car drivers in the upper Midwest are gearing up for the hottest and toughest Stock Car series in the region as the Dart Iron Man Challenge invades five tracks in Iowa and Minnesota during the first six days of August.

The stretch could prove to be a highly lucrative one for several racers as the newly-formed series for the full-fendered USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars. One driver – if he’s got what it takes – could walk away with more than $6,000 during the 120-hour time frame.

The action launches into high gear on Sunday, Aug. 1, with a $2,000-to-win affair at the Nobles County Speedway in Worthington, Minn.

After a day off on Monday, the series then travels to the Algona (Iowa) Raceway, Cresco (Iowa) Speedway; Jackson (Minn.) Speedway; and Murray County Speedway on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday for back-to-back-to-back-to-back blockbuster battles paying $1,000 each to win.

To add to the excitement, film crews will be present in Cresco, Jackson and Slayton for recording all the USMTS action for the upcoming Dirt Knights TV show. Dirt Knights will be an on-going dramatic series of one-hour programs that will air twice a week for 13 weeks. The much-anticipated TV show is set to debut in January of 2011 on the VERSUS cable network - the fastest growing cable sports network in the nation, which reaches more than 75 million households.

Made possible by support from Dart Machinery and Allstar Performance, all races will pay a minimum of $500 to win and at least $100 to start. With 21 or more entries in the pit area, each race will pay at least $600 to win and $125 to start the main event.

Dart will award a $75 certificate to the winner of each event and a $50 certificate to the ninth-place finisher.

Each event will have a qualifying format similar to the USMTS, with heat race passing points determining the “B” Main and “A” Main line-ups.

Wed May 26 … Southern Iowa Speedway, Oskaloosa, IA (winner: Nathan Wood)
Thu May 27 … Highway 3 Raceway, Allison, IA (winner: Mike Van Genderen)
Sat Jun 19 … Scotland County Speedway, Memphis, MO (winner: Steve Jackson)
Tue Jun 22 … Mineral City Speedway, Fort Dodge, IA (winner: Mark Elliott)
Sun Aug 1 … Nobles County Speedway, Worthington, MN ($2,000 to win)
Tue Aug 3 … Algona Raceway, Algona, IA ($1,000 to win)
Wed Aug 4 … Cresco Speedway, Cresco, IA ($1,000 to win)
Thu Aug 5 … Jackson Speedway, Jackson, MN ($1,000 to win)
Fri Aug 6 … Murray County Speedway, Slayton, MN ($1,000 to win)
Wed Aug 18 … Hamilton County Speedway, Webster City, IA ($600 to win)
Sat Aug 28 … 24 Raceway, Moberly, MO ($600 to win)
Tue Aug 31 … Marshalltown Speedway, Marshalltown, IA ($600 to win)
Wed Sep 1 … Southern Iowa Speedway, Oskaloosa, IA ($600 to win)
Thu Sep 2 … Highway 3 Raceway, Allison, IA ($600 to win)

Minimum Event Purse (21+ entries): 1. $600, 2. $400, 3. $300, 4. $200, 5. $175, 6. $150, 7. $140, 8. $130, 9-24. $125, Tow $60; If less than 21 entries: 1. $500, 2. $400, 3. $300, 4. $200, 5. $175, 6. $150, 7. $140, 8. $130, 9. $120, 10. $110, 11-20. $100, Tow $50.

Dart Iron Man Challenge Points Fund: 1. $1000, 2. $600, 3. $400, 4. $350, 5. $275, 6. $200, 7. $175, 8. $150, 9. $125, 10. $100. (Guaranteed based on ten events)

National Points Fund for USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars: 1. $700, 2. $500, 3. $400, 4. $300, 5. $275, 6. $250, 7. $225, 8. $200, 9. $200, 10. $200.

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

USRA OFFICIAL SPONSORS: Awesome Racewear, Dart Machinery, Intercomp, Karl Chevrolet, Karl Performance Parts, Kevko Oil Pans & Components, Nitroquest, RACEceiver, RHS – Racing Head Service.

USRA PARTICIPATING SPONSORS: Allstar Performance, Boubin Tire & Automotive, BRODIX Cylinder Heads, Day Motor Sports, SpeedNet Direct.

USRA CONTINGENCY SPONSORS: COMP Cams, Eibach Springs, Forty9Designs.com, Hooker Harness, Marsh Racing Wheels, QuickTime Inc, Racing Optics, Real Racing Wheels.

WEBSTER CITY, Iowa (June 21) – The hottest and toughest Stock Car drivers in the upper Midwest are gearing up for the hottest and toughest Stock Car series in the region as the Dart Iron Man Challenge invades five tracks in Iowa and Minnesota during the first six days of August.

The stretch could prove to be a mega-lucrative one for several racers as the newly-formed series for the full-fendered USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars. One driver – if he’s got what it takes – could walk away with more than $5,000 during the 120-hour time frame.

The action launches into high gear on Sunday, Aug. 1, with a $2,000-to-win affair at the Nobles County Speedway in Worthington, Minn. After a day off on Monday, the series then travels to the Algona (Iowa) Raceway, Cresco (Iowa) Speedway and Jackson (Minn.) Speedway on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday for back-to-back-to-back blockbuster battles paying $1,000 each to win.

The week of racer wealth distribution wraps up on Friday, Aug. 6, at the Murray County Speedway in Slayton, Minn., with a possible $600 top prize up for grabs.

Dart will award a $75 certificate to the winner of each event and a $50 certificate to the ninth-place finisher.

Each event will have a qualifying format similar to the USMTS, with heat race passing points determining the “B” Main and “A” Main line-ups.

Wed May 26 … Southern Iowa Speedway, Oskaloosa, IA (winner: Nathan Wood)
Thu May 27 … Highway 3 Raceway, Allison, IA (winner: Mike Van Genderen)
Sat Jun 19 … Scotland County Speedway, Memphis, MO (winner: Steve Jackson)
Tue Jun 22 … Mineral City Speedway, Fort Dodge, IA (winner: Mark Elliott)
Sun Aug 1 … Nobles County Speedway, Worthington, MN ($2,000 to win)
Tue Aug 3 … Algona Raceway, Algona, IA ($1,000 to win)
Wed Aug 4 … Cresco Speedway, Cresco, IA ($1,000 to win)
Thu Aug 5 … Jackson Speedway, Jackson, MN ($1,000 to win)
Fri Aug 6 … Murray County Speedway, Slayton, MN ($600 to win)
Wed Aug 18 … Hamilton County Speedway, Webster City, IA ($600 to win)
Sat Aug 28 … 24 Raceway, Moberly, MO ($600 to win)
Tue Aug 31 … Marshalltown Speedway, Marshalltown, IA ($600 to win)
Wed Sep 1 … Southern Iowa Speedway, Oskaloosa, IA ($600 to win)
Thu Sep 2 … Highway 3 Raceway, Allison, IA ($600 to win)

Dart Iron Man Challenge Points Fund: 1. $1000, 2. $600, 3. $400, 4. $350, 5. $275, 6. $200, 7. $175, 8. $150, 9. $125, 10. $100. (Guaranteed based on ten events)

National Points Fund for USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars: 1. $700, 2. $500, 3. $400, 4. $300, 5. $275, 6. $250, 7. $225, 8. $200, 9. $200, 10. $200.

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

USRA OFFICIAL SPONSORS: Awesome Racewear, Dart Machinery, Intercomp, Karl Chevrolet, Karl Performance Parts, Kevko Oil Pans & Components, Nitroquest, RACEceiver, RHS – Racing Head Service.

USRA PARTICIPATING SPONSORS: Allstar Performance, Boubin Tire & Automotive, BRODIX Cylinder Heads, Day Motor Sports, SpeedNet Direct.

USRA CONTINGENCY SPONSORS: COMP Cams, Eibach Springs, Forty9Designs.com, Hooker Harness, Marsh Racing Wheels, QuickTime Inc, Racing Optics, Real Racing Wheels.

Blattler, Wood, Carter, Kirkland ride to victory during Southern Iowa Fair presented by KBOE Radio

OSKALOOSA, Iowa (July 21) – The Southern Iowa Fair presented by KBOE Radio was in full swing Wednesday night and the Southern Iowa Speedway brought the action with another wild night of the American Racer USRA Weekly Racing Series.

Steven Blattler of Oskaloosa took the lead away from polesitter Zack VanderBeek of New Sharon and bested a tough field of Musco USRA Modifieds to take the checkered flag. USMTS king Kelly Shryock of Fertile settled for the runner-up spot, VanderBeek held on for third, Corning’s Ryan Peckham was fourth and Josh Truman of Indianaola rounded out the top-5 finishers.

While short on entries, the USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars are never short on excitement at the Mahaska County Monster. Keswick’s Nathan Wood came from the sixth starting spot to take his second win in a row, holding off Agency’s Shane Weller at the finish line. Mike Van Genderen of Newton was third, while Oskaloosa pilots Kyle Harwood and Corey Stout finished fourth and fifth, respectively.

Cayden Carter of Oskaloosa got a bit of redemption Wednesday night in winning the Cater’s Manufacturing USRA B-Mod main event after being disqualified after last week’s runner-up finish. Last week’s winner, Jason Mcdaniel of Eldon, was this week’s runner-up. Knoxville’s Bill Gibson was third, Carter Van Den Berg of Oskaloosa was fourth and Mike Wanders of Keswick snagged the fifth position.

Derek Kirkland of Centerville took another step toward his first track championship at Osky with a win in the USRA Hobby Stock feature race. Todd Reitzler of Grinnell earned the runner-up paycheck, Kris Walker of Oskaloosa was third, Steve Allen of Oskaloosa finished fourth and Eldon’s Craig Brown wound up fifth.

Another round of Wild Wednesday night racing action is on tap next Wednesday, July 28. Musco USRA Modifieds, USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars, Carter’s Manufacturing USRA B-Mods and USRA Hobby Stocks will make up the racing card that boasts the cream of the crop in machinery and talent in the Hawkeye State.

With 21 or more entries, the winner of the Musco USRA Modified main event will pocket $1,000 with a minimum $100 to each starter. USRA Stock Cars will race for $400 to win and $75 to start, while both the Carter’s Manufacturing USRA B-Mods and USRA Hobby Stocks will battle for $300 to win and $60 to start.

There is no entry fee, no driver registration fee and this attendance bonus will continue throughout the 2010 season.

Pits will open at 5 p.m., grandstands open at 5:30, hot laps begin at 7:15 and the first heat race starts at 7:30. General admission grandstand tickets are just $8 for adults, $3 for kids ages 6-12 and pit passes are $25. Children ages 5 and under are always admitted free of charge.

For rules or other information about the United States Racing Association, check out the USRA website at www.usraracing.com.

OFFICIAL RESULTS
American Racer USRA Weekly Racing Series
Southern Iowa Fair presented by KBOE Radio
Southern Iowa Speedway, Oskaloosa, Iowa
Wednesday, July 21, 2010

Showing finishing position, starting position in parentheses, car number, driver, hometown and track points earned.

Heat #1:
1. (1) 69 Craig Brown, Eldon.
2. (7) 2n Donavon Nunnikhoven, Sully.
3. (3) 558 Jim Hughes, Beacon.
4. (6) 78 Andy Coleman, Packwood.
5. (4) 20 Andrew Hustead, Rutledge, Mo.
6. (5) 2 Randy Hemsley, Sigourney.
7. (2) 84 Danny Thrasher, Agency.

Heat #2:
1. (1) 2k Derek Kirkland, Centerville.
2. (2) 3s Steve Allen, Oskaloosa.
3. (5) 18 Kris Walker, Oskaloosa.
4. (6) 33 Justin Hook, Oskaloosa.
5. (3) 911 Shawn Coleman, Packwood.
6. (4) 10g Dustin Griffiths, Ottumwa.
7. (7) 88 Curt Kline, Brooklyn.

Heat #3:
1. (2) 22r Todd Reitzler, Grinnell.
2. (6) 29 Wes Almond, Oskaloosa.
3. (3) 67 Tyler Ruepke, Chariton.
4. (4) 1x Michael Peterson, Montezuma.
5. (5) 53d Ron Downing, Ottumwa.
6. (1) 64 Casey Greubel, Lacona.

Feature:
1. (5) 2k Derek Kirkland, Centerville, 100.
2. (2) 22r Todd Reitzler, Grinnell, 95.
3. (11) 18 Kris Walker, Oskaloosa, 91.
4. (8) 3S Steve Allen, Oskaloosa, 87.
5. (9) 69 Craig Brown, Eldon, 84.
6. (20) 10g Dustin Griffiths, Ottumwa, 81.
7. (6) 29 Wes Almond, Oskaloosa, 78.
8. (13) 33 Justin Hook, Oskaloosa, 76.
9. (7) 78 Andy Coleman, Packwood, 74.
10. (18) 84 Danny Thrasher, Agency, 72.
11. (12) 20 Andrew Hustead, Rutledge, Mo., 70.
12. (10) 1x Michael Peterson, Montezuma, 68.
13. (16) 911 Shawn Coleman, Packwood, 66.
14. (15) 2 Randy Hemsley, Sigourney, 64.
15. (19) 88 Curt Kline, Brooklyn, 62.
16. (1) 2n Donavon Nunnikhoven, Sully, 60.
17. (4) 67 Tyler Ruepke, Chariton, 58.
18. (3) 558 Jim Hughes, Beacon, 56.
19. (17) 64 Casey Greubel, Lacona, 55.
20. (14) 53d Ron Downing, Ottumwa, 54.

Heat #1:
1. (3) 0 Mike Wanders, Keswick.
2. (4) 8j A.J. Johnson, New Sharon.
3. (1) 8t Tony Johnson, Oskaloosa.
4. (6) 1 Curtis Van Der Wahl, Oskaloosa.
5. (5) 20g Micheal Grantham, Bonderant.
6. (7) X2 Chris Eggers, Lancaster, Mo.
7. (2) 777 Jayme Duinink, Pella.
8. (8) 50x James Krier, Ollie.

Heat #2:
1. (2) D1 Drew Lawson, Oskaloosa.
2. (7) 10 Cayden Carter, Oskaloosa.
3. (4) 7 Carter Van Den Berg, Oskaloosa.
4. (6) 12 Eric Flander, Barnes City.
5. (8) 20 Clint Luellen, Minburn.
6. (9) 43 Jeremiah Jones, Eldon.
7. (5) 17t Tyler Groenendyk, Oskaloosa.
8. (1) 6 Cory Adams, Des Moines.
9. (3) 3 Chris Ammenhauser, Ottumwa.

Heat #3:
1. (3) 85 Jason Mcdaniel, Eldon.
2. (5) 38 Bill Gibson, Knoxville.
3. (6) 16 Mike Shelton, Bloomfield.
4. (1) 8x Brad Iverson, Grinnell.
5. (2) 15 Jeremiah Fry, Bloomfield.
6. (8) 54 Bobby Greene, Eddyville.
7. (7) 8 Tom Lathrop, Ottumwa.
8. (4) 49g Leroy Groenendyk, Oskaloosa.

Feature:
1. (5) 10 Cayden Carter, Oskaloosa, 100.
2. (10) 85 Jason Mcdaniel, Eldon, 95.
3. (7) 38 Bill Gibson, Knoxville, 91.
4. (4) 7 Carter Van Den Berg, Oskaloosa, 87.
5. (2) 0 Mike Wanders, Keswick, 84.
6. (6) 8x Brad Iverson, Grinnell, 81.
7. (11) D1 Drew Lawson, Oskaloosa, 78.
8. (14) 20 Clint Luellen, Minburn, 76.
9. (12) 12 Eric Flander, Barnes City, 74.
10. (1) 1 Curtis Van Der Wahl, Oskaloosa, 72.
11. (23) 49g Tyler Groenendyk, Oskaloosa, 70.
12. (13) 20g Micheal Grantham, Bonderant, 68.
13. (8) 8j A.J. Johnson, New Sharon, 66.
14. (18) 777 Jayme Duinink, Pella, 64.
15. (3) 8t Tony Johnson, Oskaloosa, 62.
16. (22) 3 Chris Ammenhauser, Ottumwa, 60.
17. (17) 43 Jeremiah Jones, Eldon, 58.
18. (16) X2 Chris Eggers, Lancaster, Mo., 56.
19. (15) 15 Jeremiah Fry, Bloomfield, 55.
20. (9) 16 Mike Shelton, Bloomfield, 54.
21. (20) 8 Tom Lathrop, Ottumwa, 53.
22. (21) 6 Cory Adams, Des Moines, 52.
23. (19) 50x James Krier, Ollie, 51.
DNS - 54 Bobby Greene, Eddyville, 45.
DNS - 49G Leroy Groenendyk, Oskaloosa, 45.

Heat:
1. (9) 52 Nathan Wood, Keswick.
2. (6) 57v Mike Van Genderen, Newton.
3. (5) 20dub Shane Weller, Agency.
4. (4) 94 Corey Stout, Oskaloosa.
5. (1) 1k Don Killen, Des Moines.
6. (7) 98s Brian Sterling, Oskaloosa.
7. (3) 62x T.J. Henderson, Douds.
8. (2) 15k Kyle Harwood, Oskaloosa.
9. (8) 93 David Denham, Kahoka, Mo.

Feature:
1. (6) 52 Nathan Wood, Keswick, 100.
2. (4) 20dub Shane Weller, Agency, 95.
3. (1) 57v Mike Van Genderen, Newton, 91.
4. (8) 15k Kyle Harwood, Oskaloosa, 87.
5. (2) 94 Corey Stout, Oskaloosa, 84.
6. (3) 98s Brian Sterling, Oskaloosa, 81.
7. (7) 62x T.J. Henderson, Douds, 78.
8. (5) 1k Don Killen, Des Moines, 76.
DNS - 93 David Denham, Kahoka, Mo., 45.

Heat #1:
1. (4) 3 Kelly Shryock, Fertile.
2. (1) 4r Ron Ver Beek, Oskaloosa.
3. (2) 33z Zack VanderBeek, New Sharon.
4. (3) 94 Steven Blattler, Oskaloosa.
5. (7) 22 Brandon Banks, Washington.
6. (6) 0 David Ott, Ankeny.
7. (5) 23b Adam Bell, Kalona.

Heat #2:
1. (1) 40 Scott Dickey, Packwood.
2. (4) 11 Ryan Peckham, Corning.
3. (2) 8 Colt Mather, Webster.
4. (3) 47 Josh Truman, Indianola.
5. (5) 62 Greg Cox, Altoona.
6. (7) 70 Jesse Dennis, Prescott.
7. (6) 12eh Riley Emmel, Estevan, Sask., Canada.

Feature:
1. (2) 94 Steven Blattler, Oskaloosa, 100.
2. (4) 3 Kelly Shryock, Fertile, 95.
3. (1) 33z Zack VanderBeek, New Sharon, 91.
4. (3) 11 Ryan Peckham, Corning, 87.
5. (5) 47 Josh Truman, Indianola, 84.
6. (9) 40 Scott Dickey, Packwood, 81.
7. (10) 8 Colt Mather, Webster, 78.
8. (8) 22 Brandon Banks, Washington, 76.
9. (6) 4r Ron Ver Beek, Oskaloosa, 74.
10. (7) 62 Greg Cox, Altoona, 72.
11. (14) 23b Adam Bell, Kalona, 70.
12. (11) 0 David Ott, Ankeny, 68.
13. (13) 12eh Riley Emmel, Sask., Canada, 66.
14. (12) 70 Jesse Dennis, Prescott, 64.

OSKALOOSA, Iowa (July 17) – The Southern Iowa Speedway rolls out the red carpet for the Deery Brothers Summer Series when the IMCA Late Models come to town Wednesday, July 21, during the annual Southern Iowa Fair presented by KBOE Radio.

Defending event champion Jeff Aikey of Waterloo leads all drivers with six series crowns and 54 feature wins over the course of his career, including four checkers at Oskaloosa's Mahaska County Monster.

Deery Brothers Summer Series points leader Ray Guss Jr. of Milan, Ill., is a two-time Deery Series winner this season and captured the 2008 blockbuster event at Osky. Fellow Illinois speedster Mark Burgtorf of Quincy is second in the standings and owns three wins.

Other drivers expected to challenge the big half-mile oval include Andy Eckrich, Terry Neal, Darrel DeFrance, Jeremiah Hurst, Tom Goble, Tom Darbyshire, Matt Strassheim, Tyler Bruening, Jay Johnson, Kevin Blum, Boone McLaughlin, Josh Most, Jason Rauen, Rob Toland, Joel Callahan, Todd Malmstrom, Charlie McKenna and more.

Also on the racing card will be a full program of the American Racer USRA Weekly Racing Series featuring Musco USRA Modifieds, USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars, Carter’s International USRA B-Mods and USRA Hobby Stocks.

Pit gates open at 5 p.m. and the grandstand opens at 5:30. Hot laps are set for 7 with racing to start at 7:30.

Unless otherwise noted, pits open at 5:00, grandstands open at 5:30, hot laps begin at 7:15 and the first heat race starts at 7:30; Tickets are $8 for adults, $3 for kids ages 6-12 and pit passes are $25. Children under 6 are always admitted free of charge.

Wed Jul 21 … KBOE Radio presents the Deery Bros IMCA Late Models @ the Southern Iowa Fair plus USRA Weekly Racing Series featuring Musco USRA Modifieds, USRA Stock Cars, Carter’s Manufacturing USRA B-Mods and USRA Hobby Stocks. Tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for kids ages 6-12.

Wed Jul 28 … USRA Weekly Racing Series featuring Musco USRA Modifieds, USRA Stock Cars, Carter’s Manufacturing USRA B-Mods and USRA Hobby Stocks.

Wed Aug 4 … USRA Weekly Racing Series featuring Musco USRA Modifieds, USRA Stock Cars, Carter’s Manufacturing USRA B-Mods and USRA Hobby Stocks.

Tue Aug 17 … Tuesday Night Thunder – USRA Weekly Racing Series featuring Musco USRA Modifieds, USRA Stock Cars, Carter’s Manufacturing USRA B-Mods and USRA Hobby Stocks.

Wed Aug 25 … Pepsi Season Championships – USRA Weekly Racing Series featuring Musco USRA Modifieds, USRA Stock Cars, Carter’s Manufacturing USRA B-Mods and USRA Hobby Stocks.

Wed Sep 1 … 7th Annual Musco Lighting Southern Iowa Challenge featuring USMTS Casey’s General Stores Modifieds plus USRA Stock Cars, Carter’s Manufacturing USRA B-Mods and USRA Hobby Stocks. Tickets are $15 for adults, $5 for kids ages 6-12 and pit passes are $30.

Fri Oct 8 … 24th Annual Musco Lighting Fall Challenge featuring Musco USRA Modifieds, USRA Stock Cars, Carter’s Manufacturing USRA B-Mods and USRA Hobby Stocks. Pits open at 4:00, grandstands open at 5:00, hot laps at 6:30 and racing at 7:00; Tickets are $12 for adults and $3 for kids ages 6-12.

Sat Oct 9 … 24th Annual Musco Lighting Fall Challenge featuring Musco USRA Modifieds, USRA Stock Cars, Carter’s Manufacturing USRA B-Mods and USRA Hobby Stocks. Pits open at 2:00, grandstands open at 3:00, hot laps at 5:00 and racing at 5:30; Tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for kids ages 6-12.

Musco USRA Modifieds – 21+ entries: 1. $1000, 2. $600, 3. $500, 4. $400, 5. $300, 6. $250, 7. $200, 8. $170, 9. $150, 10. $140, 11. $130, 12. $120, 13. $110, 14. $105, 15-24. $100, Tow $75; 1-20 entries: 1. $500, 2. $350, 3. $275, 4. $225, 5. $180, 6. $150, 7. $120, 8. $115, 9. $110, 10. $105, 11. $100, 12. $90, 13. $80, 14-20. $75, Tow $50.

USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars – 21+ entries: 1. $400, 2. $300, 3. $250, 4. $200, 5. $175, 6. $150, 7. $140, 8. $130, 9. $120, 10. $110, 11. $100, 12. $90, 13. $85, 14. $80, 15-24. $75, Tow $50; 1-20 entries: 1. $300, 2. $230, 3. $180, 4. $150, 5. $130, 6. $115, 7. $105, 8. $100, 9. $90, 10. $80, 11. $70, 12-13. $65, 14-20. $60, Tow $40.

Carter’s Manufacturing USRA B-Mods – 21+ entries: 1. $300, 2. $200, 3. $175, 4. $150, 5. $125, 6. $110, 7. $100, 8. $90, 9. $80, 10-11. $75, 12-13. $70, 14-15. $65, 16-24. $60, Tow $40; 1-20 entries: 1. $200, 2. $175, 3. $150, 4. $125, 5. $110, 6. $100, 7. $90, 8. $80, 9. $75, 10. $70, 11-12. $65, 13-14. $60, 15-16. $55, 17-20. $50, Tow $30.

USRA Hobby Stocks – 21+ entries: 1. $300, 2. $250, 3. $200, 4. $175, 5. $150, 6. $125, 7. $110, 8. $105, 9. $100, 10. $90, 11. $80, 12-13. $75, 14-15. $70, 16-17. $65, 18-24. $60, Tow $40; 1-20 entries: 1. $230, 2. $200, 3. $175, 4. $150, 5. $125, 6. $100, 7. $90, 8. $80, 9. $75, 10. $70, 11-12. $65, 13-14. $60, 15-16. $55, 17-20. $50, Tow $30.

Musco USRA Modifieds – Track: 1. $1000, 2. $600, 3. $450, 4. $300, 5. $200, 6. $175, 7. $150, 8. $125, 9. $125, 10. $125; National: 1. $5000, 2. $3000, 3. $2000, 4. $1500, 5. $1000, 6. $900, 7. $800, 8. $700, 9. $600, 10. $500, 11. $500, 12. $500, 13. $500, 14. $500, 15. $500, 16. $500, 17. $500, 18. $500, 19. $500, 20. $500.

USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars – Track: 1. $500, 2. $350, 3. $200, 4. $175, 5. $150, 6. $125, 7. $110, 8. $100, 9. $100, 10. $100; National: 1. $700, 2. $500, 3. $400, 4. $300, 5. $275, 6. $250, 7. $225, 8. $200, 9. $200, 10. $200.

Carter’s Manufacturing USRA B-Mods – Track: 1. $350, 2. $200, 3. $175, 4. $150, 5. $125, 6. $110, 7. $100, 8. $100, 9. $100, 10. $100; National: 1. $1000, 2. $700, 3. $600, 4. $500, 5. $400, 6. $300, 7. $250, 8. $200, 9. $200, 10. $200.

USRA Hobby Stocks – Track: 1. $350, 2. $200, 3. $175, 4. $150, 5. $125, 6. $110, 7. $100, 8. $100, 9. $100, 10. $100; National: 1. $1000, 2. $700, 3. $600, 4. $500, 5. $400, 6. $300, 7. $250, 8. $200, 9. $200, 10. $200.

For rules or other information about the United States Racing Association, check out the USRA website at www.usraracing.com.

OSKALOOSA, Iowa (July 12) – Another round of Wild Wednesday night racing action is on tap this Wednesday, July 14, at the Southern Iowa Speedway as the historic “Mahaska County Monster” hosts four classes in action on Palmer for Representative Night.

Musco USRA Modifieds, USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars, Carter’s Manufacturing USRA B-Mods and USRA Hobby Stocks will make up the racing card that boasts the cream of the crop in machinery and talent in the Hawkeye State.

Fans of the Osky oval typically find the hottest drivers in action each and every week, and Wednesday’s show is certain to offer more of the same as the cure for the Hump Day blues.

With 21 or more entries, the winner of the Musco USRA Modified main event will pocket $1,000 with a minimum $100 to each starter. USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars will race for $400 to win and $75 to start, while both the Carter’s Manufacturing USRA B-Mods and USRA Hobby Stocks will battle for $300 to win and $60 to start.

There is no entry fee, no driver registration fee and this attendance bonus will continue throughout the 2010 season.

On the heels of back-to-back wins, Ron Ver Beek of Oskaloosa sits atop the Musco USRA Modified standings. Oskaloosa’s Steven Blattler is second, followed by Scott Dickey of Packwood, David Ott of Ankeny and Colt Mather of Webster.

Shane Weller of Agency grabbed the victory in the season opener for the USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars and continues to hold the top spot in the standings going into this Wednesday’s affair. Nathan Wood of Keswick, Dart Iron Man Challenge points leader Mike Van Genderen of Newton, Kyle Harwood of Oskaloosa and Rich Vogt of Fairfield round out the top five.

In the Carter’s Manufacturing USRA B-Mods, defending track champion Tyler Groenendyk of Oskaloosa clings to a slim lead over Bloomfield’s Mike Shelton. Young gun Cayden Carter of Oskaloosa sits third, Mike Wanders of Keswick is fourth and Bill Gibson of Knoxville holds down the fifth spot in the standings.

Derek Kirkland of Centerville picked up his career-first USRA Hobby Stock feature win back in May and remains the points leader, but with a mere one-point cushion over Oskaloosa’s Kris Walker. First-time winner two weeks ago, Steve Allen of Oskaloosa is third, Danny Thrasher of Agency is fourth and the fifth spot is occupied by Donavan Nunnikhoven of Sully.

Mark your calendars for next Wednesday, July 21, as KBOE Radio presents the Deery Bros IMCA Late Models during the Southern Iowa Fair. Jeff Aikey of Waterloo is the defending race champion.

Wed Jul 14 … Palmer for Representative presents the USRA Weekly Racing Series featuring Musco USRA Modifieds, USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars, Carter’s Manufacturing USRA B-Mods and USRA Hobby Stocks.

Wed Jul 21 … KBOE Radio presents the Deery Bros IMCA Late Models @ the Southern Iowa Fair plus USRA Weekly Racing Series featuring Musco USRA Modifieds, USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars, Carter’s Manufacturing USRA B-Mods and USRA Hobby Stocks. Tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for kids ages 6-12.

Wed Jul 28 … USRA Weekly Racing Series featuring Musco USRA Modifieds, USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars, Carter’s Manufacturing USRA B-Mods and USRA Hobby Stocks.

Wed Aug 4 … USRA Weekly Racing Series featuring Musco USRA Modifieds, USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars, Carter’s Manufacturing USRA B-Mods and USRA Hobby Stocks.

Tue Aug 17 … Tuesday Night Thunder – USRA Weekly Racing Series featuring Musco USRA Modifieds, USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars, Carter’s Manufacturing USRA B-Mods and USRA Hobby Stocks.

Wed Aug 25 … Pepsi Season Championships – USRA Weekly Racing Series featuring Musco USRA Modifieds, USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars, Carter’s Manufacturing USRA B-Mods and USRA Hobby Stocks.

Wed Sep 1 … 7th Annual Musco Lighting Southern Iowa Challenge featuring USMTS Casey’s General Stores Modifieds plus Dart Iron Man Challenge for USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars, Carter’s Manufacturing USRA B-Mods and USRA Hobby Stocks. Tickets are $15 for adults, $5 for kids ages 6-12 and pit passes are $30.

Fri Oct 8 … 24th Annual Musco Lighting Fall Challenge featuring Musco USRA Modifieds, USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars, Carter’s Manufacturing USRA B-Mods and USRA Hobby Stocks. Pits open at 4:00, grandstands open at 5:00, hot laps at 6:30 and racing at 7:00; Tickets are $12 for adults and $3 for kids ages 6-12.

Sat Oct 9 … 24th Annual Musco Lighting Fall Challenge featuring Musco USRA Modifieds, USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars, Carter’s Manufacturing USRA B-Mods and USRA Hobby Stocks. Pits open at 2:00, grandstands open at 3:00, hot laps at 5:00 and racing at 5:30; Tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for kids ages 6-12.

For rules or other information about the United States Racing Association, check out the USRA website at www.usraracing.com.

Payne snares MARS Late Model win at OSKY; Nunnikhoven, Shelton top USRA action

OSKALOOSA, Iowa (July 1) – The Southern Iowa Speedway hosted a special Thursday night program, July 1, featuring the MARS DIRTcar Series, along with the Carter's Manufacturing USRA B-Mods and USRA Hobby Stocks racing for track and national points in the American Racer USRA Weekly Racing Series.

Jeremy Payne of Springfield, Mo., led every lap en route to his first win of the 2010 season and his seventh MARS DIRTcar Series win of his career. Just one caution slowed the race action on lap 17 of the 30-lap feature when Mount Vernon's Chad Simpson slowed with a flat tire. Simpson started third on the grid and raced in that spot until misfortune struck.

Five-time MARS champion, fellow Springfield resident and Payne's teammate, Terry Phillips, started fifth and raced his way up to second on the half-mile Mahaska County Monster. Al Purkey of Coffeyville, Kan., started and finished fourth while Jason Utter of Columbus Junction started seventh and worked his way to a fifth-place finish.

Former USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Car track champion Zack VanderBeek made his first start in a dirt late model. The 25-year-old from nearby New Sharon, who often competes against Payne in the United States Modified Touring Series (USMTS), finished 17th in Thursday night's main event.

In the USRA Hobby Stock main event, Donavon Nunnikhoven of Sully used the pole position to lead the field and take the win. Nunnikhoven held off several challenges and survived some late cautions for the win. A good three-car battle for the second and third spot saw Danny Thrasher of Agency take the runner-up spot - one spot better than his third-place finish Wednesday night and with less sheet metal problems. The third spot was a battle with Oskaloosa’s Kris Walker and Tony Teninty of Eldon going wheel to wheel with Walker taking third ahead of Teninty.

The Carter’s Manufacturing USRA B-Mods saw Mike Wanders pace the field for the first seven laps before a yellow flag closed the field onto his rear bumper. On the restart, Mike Shelton of Bloomfield and Tyler Groenendyk of Oskaloosa mixed it up, swapping the runner-up spot several times before Shelton made the pass on Wanders while Groenendyk followed. When the checkers flew, Shelton took his first ever Carter’s Manufacturing USRA B-Mod triumph at OSKY. Groenendyk took second with Wanders in third and Jason McDaniel of Eldon in fourth.

Another wild night of wheel-to-wheel action is in store for next Wednesday, July 7, as Palmer For State Representative presents the American Racer USRA Weekly Racing Series featuring Musco USRA Modifieds, USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars, Carter’s Manufacturing USRA B-Mods and USRA Hobby Stocks.

Pits open at 5 p.m., grandstands open at 5:30, hot laps begin at 7:15 and the first heat race starts at 7:30. Tickets are $8 for adults, $3 for kids ages 6-12 and children ages 5 and under are always admitted free of charge. Pit passes are $25.

For rules or other information about the United States Racing Association, check out the USRA website at www.usraracing.com.

OFFICIAL RESULTS
MARS DIRTcar Series
Southern Iowa Speedway, Oskaloosa, Iowa
Thursday, July 1, 2010

Heat #1: 1. Jeremy Payne, 2. Denny Eckrich, 3. Kurt Kyle, 4. Kevin Kyle, 5. Jason O'Brien, 6. Chris Simpson, 7. Richard Weber, 8. Chris Speiker, 9. Bill Koons.

Heat #2: 1. Al Purkey, 2. Terry Phillips, 3. Dave Eckrich, 4. Andy Eckrich, 5. Nick Marolf, 6. Rob Moss, 7. Leroy Johnson, 8. Matt Furman.

Heat #3: 1. Chad Simpson, 2. Andrew McKay, 3. Jason Utter, 4. Bryant Goldsmith, 5. Zack VanderBeek, 6. Curt Schroeder, 7. Gary Christian, 8. Eric Turner.

"B" Feature: 1. Rob Moss, 2. Gary Christian, 3. Curt Schroeder, 4. Leroy Johnson, 5. Matt Furman, 6. Bill Koons, 7. Richard Webber, DNS - Eric Turner, Chris Speiker.

"A" Feature: 1. Jeremy Payne, 2. Terry Phillips, 3. Chad Simpson, 4. Al Purkey, 5. Jason Utter, 6. Denny Eckrich, 7. Andy Eckrich, 8. Andrew McKay, 9. Kurt Kyle, 10. Gary Christian, 11. Rob Moss, 12. Kevin Kyle, 13. Bryant Goldsmith, 14. Eric Turner, 15. Jason O'Brien, 16. Zack Vanderbeek, 17. Bill Koons, 18. Leroy Johnson, 19. Curt Schroeder, 20. Nick Marolf, 21. Chris Simpson, 22. Dave Eckrich.

OFFICIAL RESULTS
American Racer USRA Weekly Racing Series
Southern Iowa Speedway, Oskaloosa, Iowa
Thursday, July 1, 2010

Showing finishing position, starting position in parentheses, car number, driver and hometown.

Heat #1:
1. (4) 84 Danny Thrasher, Agency
2. (6) 61 Tony Teninty, Eldon
3. (1) 33 Justin Hook, Oskaloosa
4. (2) 2JR Rick Metcalf, Selma
5. (8) 3S Steve Allen, Oskaloosa
6. (5) 78 Andy Coleman, Packwood
7. (3) 911 Shawn Coleman, Packwood
8. (9) 64 Casey Greubel, Lacona
9. (7) 53D Ron Downing, Ottumwa

Heat #2:
1. (4) 2K Derek Kirkland, Centerville
2. (9) 18 Kris Walker, Oskaloosa
3. (1) 57 Scott Shull, Eldon
4. (8) 2N Donavon Nunnikhoven, Sully
5. (3) 20 Andrew Hustead, Rutledge, Mo.
6. (6) 10G Dustin Griffiths, Ottumwa
7. (2) 67 Tyler Ruepke, Chariton
8. (7) 17 Donny Sly, Ottumwa
9. (5) 29 Wes Almond, Oskaloosa

Feature:
1. (1) 2N Donavon Nunnikhoven, Sully
2. (9) 84 Danny Thrasher, Agency
3. (7) 18 Kris Walker, Oskaloosa
4. (3) 61 Tony Teninty, Eldon
5. (4) 20 Andrew Hustead, Rutledge, Mo.
6. (2) 33 Justin Hook, Oskaloosa
7. (12) 10G Dustin Griffiths, Ottumwa
8. (11) 3S Steve Allen, Oskaloosa
9. (5) 78 Andy Coleman, Packwood
10. (10) 2K Derek Kirkland, Centerville
11. (8) 2JR Rick Metcalf, Selma
12. (6) 57 Scott Shull, Eldon
13. (13) 911 Shawn Coleman, Packwood
14. (18) 29 Wes Almond, Oskaloosa
15. (14) 67 Tyler Ruepke, Chariton
16. (17) 17 Donny Sly, Ottumwa
17. (16) 53D Ron Downing, Ottumwa
18. (15) 64 Casey Greubel, Lacona

Heat #1:
1. (1) 17T Tyler Groenendyk, Oskaloosa
2. (3) 3 Chris Ammenhauser, Ottumwa
3. (9) 85 Jason McDaniel, Eldon
4. (7) 16 Mike Shelton, Bloomfield
5. (8) 1X Paul Underwood, Ottumwa
6. (5) 49GX Brandon Groenendyk, Oskaloosa
7. (4) 6 Cory Adams, Des Moines
8. (6) 15 Jeremiah Fry, Bloomfield
9. (2) 8J A.J. Johnson, New Sharon

Heat #2:
1. (4) 0 Mike Wanders, Keswick
2. (3) 54 Bobby Greene, Eddyville
3. (7) 8X Brad Iverson, Grinnell
4. (5) 1 Curtis Van Der Wahl, Oskaloosa
5. (1) 8T Tony Johnson, Oskaloosa
6. (8) D1 Drew Lawson, Oskaloosa
7. (9) 7UP Curtis Barnes, Greentop, Mo.
8. (6) 8 Tom Lathrop, Ottumwa
9. (2) 38 Bill Gibson, Knoxville

Feature:
1. (7) 16 Mike Shelton, Bloomfield
2. (5) 17T Tyler Groenendyk, Oskaloosa
3. (2) 0 Mike Wanders, Keswick
4. (9) 85 Jason McDaniel, Eldon
5. (12) 1X Paul Underwood, Ottumwa
6. (3) 1 Curtis Van Der Wahl, Oskaloosa
7. (18) 38 Bill Gibson, Knoxville
8. (1) D1 Drew Lawson, Oskaloosa
9. (8) 54 Bobby Greene, Eddyville
10. (11) 8X Brad Iverson, Grinnell
11. (10) 49GX Brandon Groenendyk, Oskaloosa
12. (4) 8T Tony Johnson, Oskaloosa
13. (6) 3 Chris Ammenhauser, Ottumwa
14. (14) 7UP Curtis Barnes, Greentop, Mo.
15. (13) 6 Cory Adams, Des Moines
16. (16) 8 Tom Lathrop, Ottumwa
17. (15) 15 Jeremiah Fry, Bloomfield
18. (17) 8J A.J. Johnson, New Sharon

OSKALOOSA, Iowa (June 28) – The fireworks start early this weekend as a thrilling doubleheader is on tap for this Wednesday, June 30, and Thursday, July 1, at the legendary half-mile clay oval in Oskaloosa, Iowa.

Pits open at 5 p.m., grandstands open at 5:30, hot laps begin at 7:15 and racing starts at 7:30 p.m.

On Thursday, MARS invades the Southern Iowa Speedway as the stars and cars of the MARS DIRTcar Series are bringing a field loaded with the nation’s top late model drivers for a $3,000-to-win slobber-knocker at the historic Mahaska County Monster.

Drivers expected to be in attendance include five-time and defending MARS champion Terry Phillips of Springfield, Mo.; Kyle Berck of Marquette, Neb.; 2009 MARS Rookie of the Year and current points leader Eric Turner of Hermitage, Mo.; 2007 MARS Rookie of the Year and USMTS Modified racer Jeremy Payne of Springfield, Mo.; plus Hawkeye State speedsters Dave and Denny Eckrich, Chris Spieker, John Anderson, Bryant Goldsmith and more!

Witness all the slide-ways action as the Martian’s of the MARS DIRTcar Series invade the Southern Iowa Speedway for the first time ever in its 11-year history.

Pits open at 5 p.m., grandstands open at 5:30, hot laps begin at 7:15 and racing starts at 7:30 p.m.

Additional information MARS DIRTcar Series can be found at www.marsracingseries.com. For more information about the United States Racing Association, check out www.usraracing.com.

FORT DODGE, Iowa (June 22) – Mark Elliott of Webster City, Iowa, made it four winners in four races Tuesday when he topped the Dart Iron Man Challenge main event at the Mineral City Speedway in Fort Dodge, Iowa.

Elliott beat his younger brother, Greg Elliott, to the finish line to take the win and pocket the $600 winner’s share of the purse for the full-fendered USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars.

Fort Dodge driver Jeremy Crimmins took the third spot, inaugural Dart Iron Man Challenge race winner Nathan Wood of Sigourney finished fourth and Round 2 winner Mike Van Genderen of Newton rounded out the top-5 finishers.

Veteran Steve Jackson of Polk City, Iowa, who won Saturday’s Round 3 contest at the Scotland County Speedway in Memphis, Mo., snared the sixth spot, Churdan’s Jason Minnehan raced to seventh after starting 20th, Mike Bergan of Ridgeway garnered the eighth-place paycheck, Mark Haglund of Webster City wound up ninth and Roland’s Ryan Leeman was the tenth driver to cross the finish line.

After a nearly six-week hiatus with no action in the month of July, the Dart Iron Man Challenge will get back to serious business when August rolls around.

Five events in six days kicks off the month of August, beginning Sunday, Aug. 1, at the Nobles County Speedway in Worthington, Minn. After taking Monday off, the too-tough-to-tame USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars race on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, Aug. 3-6, at the Algona (Iowa) Raceway, Cresco (Iowa) Speedway, Jackson (Minn.) Speedway and Murray County Speedway in Slayton, Minn.

In all, 14 dates at 12 premier speedways throughout Iowa, Minnesota and Missouri dot the calendar for the 2010 campaign as the ultra-competitive and exciting USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars accompany the popular USMTS Modifieds at each of the events.

Made possible by support from Dart Machinery and Allstar Performance, all races will pay $600 to win and $125 to start the main event with 21 or more entries in the field. The ten-race points fund will carry a $1,000 top prize with the tenth-place finisher earning $100.

Dart will award a $75 certificate to the winner of each event and a $50 certificate to the ninth-place finisher, and each event will have a qualifying format similar to the USMTS, with heat race passing points determining the “B” Main and “A” Main line-ups.

In addition, each race will award national points in the USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Car division of the American Racer USRA Weekly Racing Series where the national champion will earn $700.

Wed May 26 … Southern Iowa Speedway, Oskaloosa, IA (winner: Nathan Wood)
Thu May 27 … Highway 3 Raceway, Allison, IA (winner: Mike Van Genderen)
Sat Jun 19 … Scotland County Speedway, Memphis, MO (winner: Steve Jackson)
Tue Jun 22 … Mineral City Speedway, Fort Dodge, IA (winner: Mark Elliott)
Sun Aug 1 … Nobles County Speedway, Worthington, MN
Tue Aug 3 … Algona Raceway, Algona, IA
Wed Aug 4 … Cresco Speedway, Cresco, IA
Thu Aug 5 … Jackson Speedway, Jackson, MN
Fri Aug 6 … Murray County Speedway, Slayton, MN
Wed Aug 18 … Hamilton County Speedway, Webster City, IA
Sat Aug 28 … 24 Raceway, Moberly, MO
Tue Aug 31 … Marshalltown Speedway, Marshalltown, IA
Wed Sep 1 … Southern Iowa Speedway, Oskaloosa, IA
Thu Sep 2 … Highway 3 Raceway, Allison, IA

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

OFFICIAL RESULTS
American Racer USRA Weekly Racing Series
Dart Iron Man Challenge for USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars – Round 4 of 14
Mineral City Speedway, Fort Dodge, Iowa
Tuesday, June 22, 2010

Showing finishing position, starting position in parentheses, car number, driver and hometown.

HEAT RACE #1 (8 laps):
1. (7) 22 Jeff Deal, Fort Dodge, Iowa.
2. (3) 15 Jeremy Crimmins, Fort Dodge, Iowa.
3. (8) 25m Matt Mundt, Callender, Iowa.
4. (5) 5 Mike Bergan, Ridgeway, Iowa.
5. (6) 57 Dennis Plain, Webster City, Iowa.
6. (4) 2 James Osterson, Paton, Iowa.
7. (2) 14 Logan Staley, Webster City, Iowa.
8. (1) 31m Mark Haglund, Webster City, Iowa.

HEAT RACE #2 (8 laps):1. (1) 412 Mark Elliott, Webster City, Iowa.
2. (2) 52 Nathan Wood, Sigourney, Iowa.
3. (6) R31 Ryan Leeman, Roland, Iowa.
4. (7) 2j Steve Jackson, Polk City, Iowa.
5. (5) 43 Calvin Lange, Humboldt, Iowa.
6. (3) 1k Don Killen, Des Moines, Iowa.
7. (4) 35 Wayne Crimmins, Fort Dodge, Iowa.

HEAT RACE #3 (8 laps):
1. (5) 1 Greg Elliott, Webster City, Iowa.
2. (4) M2 Matt Fox, Paton, Iowa.
3. (6) 57v Mike Van Genderen, Newton, Iowa.
4. (7) 20t Malcolm Teachout, Granada, Minn.
5. (2) 14j Mike Johnston, Des Moines, Iowa.
6. (3) M5 Jim Mitchell, Webster City, Iowa.
7. (1) 7 Jason Minnehan, Churdan, Iowa.

“A” MAIN (20 laps):
1. (2) 412 Mark Elliott, Webster City, Iowa.
2. (4) 1 Greg Elliott, Webster City, Iowa.
3. (8) 15 Jeremy Crimmins, Fort Dodge, Iowa.
4. (9) 52 Nathan Wood, Sigourney, Iowa.
5. (1) 57v Mike Van Genderen, Newton, Iowa.
6. (10) 2j Steve Jackson, Polk City, Iowa.
7. (20) 7 Jason Minnehan, Churdan, Iowa.
8. (12) 5 Mike Bergan, Ridgeway, Iowa.
9. (21) 31m Mark Haglund, Webster City, Iowa.
10. (7) R31 Ryan Leeman, Roland, Iowa.
11. (17) 1k Don Killen, Des Moines, Iowa.
12. (14) 43 Calvin Lange, Humboldt, Iowa.
13. (3) 25m Matt Mundt, Callender, Iowa.
14. (5) M2 Matt Fox, Paton, Iowa.
15. (11) 20t Malcolm Teachout, Granada, Minn.
16. (6) 22 Jeff Deal, Fort Dodge, Iowa.
17. (19) 14 Logan Staley, Webster City, Iowa.
18. (16) 2 James Osterson, Paton, Iowa.
19. (15) 14j Mike Johnston, Des Moines, Iowa.
20. (13) 57 Dennis Plain, Webster City, Iowa.
21. (18) M5 Jim Mitchell, Webster City, Iowa.
22. (22) 35 Wayne Crimmins, Fort Dodge, Iowa.

USRA OFFICIAL SPONSORS: Awesome Racewear, Dart Machinery, Intercomp, Karl Chevrolet, Karl Performance Parts, Kevko Oil Pans & Components, Nitroquest, RACEceiver, RHS – Racing Head Service.

USRA PARTICIPATING SPONSORS: Allstar Performance, Boubin Tire & Automotive, BRODIX Cylinder Heads, Day Motor Sports, SpeedNet Direct.

USRA CONTINGENCY SPONSORS: COMP Cams, Eibach Springs, Forty9Designs.com, Hooker Harness, Marsh Racing Wheels, QuickTime Inc, Racing Optics, Real Racing Wheels.

OSKALOOSA, Iowa (June 23) – Extremely wet conditions have forced officials at the Southern Iowa Speedway to cancel the events for Wednesday, June 23.

A thrilling doubleheader is on tap for next Wednesday, June 30, and Thursday, July 1, at the legendary half-mile clay oval in Oskaloosa, Iowa.

On Wednesday, Racemart presents the American Racer USRA Weekly Racing Series featuring Musco USRA Modifieds, USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars, Carter’s Manufacturing USRA B-Mods and USRA Hobby Stocks. Pits open at 5:00, grandstands open at 5:30, hot laps begin at 7:15 and racing starts at 7:30. Tickets are $8 for adults, $3 for kids ages 6-12 and pit passes are $25. Children under 6 are always admitted free of charge.

Then on Thursday, the MARS DIRTcar Super Late Model Series invades the Mahaska County Monster for a $3,000-to-win event. Also on the racing card will be Carter’s Manufacturing USRA B-Mods and USRA Hobby Stocks. Tickets are $15 for adults, $5 for kids ages 6-12 and pit passes are $30. Children under 6 are always admitted free of charge.

For rules or other information about the United States Racing Association, check out the USRA website at www.usraracing.com.

FORT DODGE, Iowa (June 21) – The Dart Iron Man Challenge invades the Mineral City Speedway in Fort Dodge, Iowa, for the fourth round of action for the newly-formed series for full-fendered USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars this Tuesday, June 22.

In all, 14 dates at 12 premier speedways throughout Iowa, Minnesota and Missouri dot the calendar for the 2010 campaign as the ultra-competitive and exciting USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars will accompany the popular USMTS Modifieds at each of the events.

In addition, each race will award national points in the USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Car division of the American Racer USRA Weekly Racing Series where the national champion will earn $700.

On Tuesday, pit and grandstand gates open at 4 p.m., hot laps begin at 6:30 and racing starts at 7 p.m. Along with the USMTS Modifieds and USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars, rounding out the evening’s racing card will be local Hobby Stocks.

NASCAR veteran driver and SPEED Channel broadcaster Kenny Wallace will be in attendance to sign autographs for the fans prior to strapping on his own helmet and competing against the USMTS Modifieds.

Tuesday’s blockbuster event is also one of 25 “must see” Iowa Lottery Silver Cash Stop events. Bring your ticket in the Lottery’s “The Silver Ticket” game to the races and you could win up to $1,000 in cash prizes.

On race day, fans can pick up $2-off coupons at all Casey’s General Store locations in Fort Dodge. For more information or to find the location nearest you, check out www.caseys.com.

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 the track office at 515-573-8745 or 515-574-7223 on race day, or visit www.fdspeed.com online.

Wed May 26 … Southern Iowa Speedway, Oskaloosa, IA (winner: Nathan Wood)
Thu May 27 … Highway 3 Raceway, Allison, IA (winner: Mike Van Genderen)
Sat Jun 19 … Scotland County Speedway, Memphis, MO (winner: Steve Jackson)
Tue Jun 22 … Mineral City Speedway, Fort Dodge, IA
Sun Aug 1 … Nobles County Speedway, Worthington, MN
Tue Aug 3 … Algona Raceway, Algona, IA
Wed Aug 4 … Cresco Speedway, Cresco, IA
Thu Aug 5 … Jackson Speedway, Jackson, MN
Fri Aug 6 … Murray County Speedway, Slayton, MN
Wed Aug 18 … Hamilton County Speedway, Webster City, IA
Sat Aug 28 … 24 Raceway, Moberly, MO
Tue Aug 31 … Marshalltown Speedway, Marshalltown, IA
Wed Sep 1 … Southern Iowa Speedway, Oskaloosa, IA
Thu Sep 2 … Highway 3 Raceway, Allison, IA

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

USRA OFFICIAL SPONSORS: Awesome Racewear, Dart Machinery, Intercomp, Karl Chevrolet, Karl Performance Parts, Kevko Oil Pans & Components, Nitroquest, RACEceiver, RHS – Racing Head Service.

USRA PARTICIPATING SPONSORS: Allstar Performance, Boubin Tire & Automotive, BRODIX Cylinder Heads, Day Motor Sports, SpeedNet Direct.

USRA CONTINGENCY SPONSORS: COMP Cams, Eibach Springs, Forty9Designs.com, Hooker Harness, Marsh Racing Wheels, QuickTime Inc, Racing Optics, Real Racing Wheels.

MEMPHIS, Mo. (June 19) – Round 3 of the Dart Iron Man Challenge took place at the Scotland County Speedway in Memphis, Mo., on Saturday with the third different winner in three races emerging victorious the newly-formed series for the full-fendered USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars.

After nearly 25 years behind the wheel of a Stock Car, nearly 200 wins and five Super Nationals victories, Steve Jackson of Polk City, Iowa, added yet another entry to his glowing résumé with a victory in Saturday’s main event.

Jackson, who finished seventh and fourth in the first two Dart Iron Man Challenge events, used the pole position and his wealth of experience to hold off former USRA National Champion Nathan Wood of Sigourney, Iowa, for the $500 top prize.

Mike Jeannette made his first Dart Iron Man Challenge start pay off with a third-place finish, holding off fellow Newton, Iowa, pilot Mike Van Genderen and Jakoby Hooper of Kahoka, Mo.

Sixth through tenth, respectively, went to Kiel Morton, David Denham, Greg Harch, Todd Morton and Mark Elliott.

In less than 72 hours, the Dart Iron Man Challenge invades the Mineral City Speedway in Fort Dodge, Iowa, for the fourth round of action for the full-fendered USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars on Tuesday, June 22. Gates open at 4 p.m., hot laps begin at 6:30 and racing starts at 7 p.m. Along with the USMTS Modifieds and USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars, rounding out the evening’s racing card will be local Hobby Stocks.

NASCAR veteran driver and SPEED Channel broadcaster Kenny Wallace will be in attendance to sign autographs for the fans prior to strapping on his own helmet and competing against the USMTS Modifieds.

On race day, fans can pick up $2-off coupons at all Casey’s General Store locations in Fort Dodge. For more information or to find the location nearest you, check out www.caseys.com.

In all, 14 dates at 12 premier speedways throughout Iowa, Minnesota and Missouri dot the calendar for the 2010 campaign. The ultra-competitive USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars will accompany the popular USMTS Modifieds at each of the events.

In addition, each race will award national points in the American Racer USRA Weekly Racing Series for the USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Car division where the national champion will earn $700.

Wed May 26 … Southern Iowa Speedway, Oskaloosa, IA (winner: Nathan Wood)
Thu May 27 … Highway 3 Raceway, Allison, IA (winner: Mike Van Genderen)
Sat Jun 19 … Scotland County Speedway, Memphis, MO (winner: Steve Jackson)
Tue Jun 22 … Mineral City Speedway, Fort Dodge, IA
Sun Aug 1 … Nobles County Speedway, Worthington, MN
Tue Aug 3 … Algona Raceway, Algona, IA
Wed Aug 4 … Cresco Speedway, Cresco, IA
Thu Aug 5 … Jackson Speedway, Jackson, MN
Fri Aug 6 … Murray County Speedway, Slayton, MN
Wed Aug 18 … Hamilton County Speedway, Webster City, IA
Sat Aug 28 … 24 Raceway, Moberly, MO
Tue Aug 31 … Marshalltown Speedway, Marshalltown, IA
Wed Sep 1 … Southern Iowa Speedway, Oskaloosa, IA
Thu Sep 2 … Highway 3 Raceway, Allison, IA

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

OFFICIAL RESULTS
American Racer USRA Weekly Racing Series
Dart Iron Man Challenge for USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars
Scotland County Speedway, Memphis, Mo.
Saturday, June 19, 2010

Showing finishing position, starting position in parentheses, car number, driver and hometown.

HEAT RACE #1:1. (5) 20dub Shane Weller, Agency, Iowa.
2. (1) 20t Malcom Teachout, Granada, Minn.
3. (3) 2j Steve Jackson, Polk City, Iowa.
4. (4) 57v Mike Van Genderen, Newton, Iowa.
5. (8) 52 Nathan Wood, Sigourney, Iowa.
6. (2) 27 Jason Cook, Mt. Pleasant, Iowa.
7. (7) 93 Mike Jeannette, Newton, Iowa.
8. (6) 55 Jay Hayes, Kahoka, Mo.

HEAT RACE #2:1. (4) 412 Mark Elliott, Webster City, Iowa.
2. (2) 87 Les Blakely, Fairfield, Iowa.
3. (7) 93 David Denham, Kahoka, Mo.
4. (6) 3k Kiel Morton, Kirksville, Mo.
5. (8) 26 Greg Harch, Bloomfield, Iowa.
6. (1) 23 Gary Harward, Floris, Iowa.
7. (3) 84 Todd Morton, Kirksville, Mo.
8. (5) 59 Jakoby Hooper, Kahoka, Mo.

“A” MAIN:
1. (1) 2j Steve Jackson, Polk City, Iowa.
2. (5) 52 Nathan Wood, Sigourney, Iowa.
3. (13) 93 Mike Jeannette, Newton, Iowa.
4. (10) 57v Mike Van Genderen, Newton, Iowa.
5. (16) 59 Jakoby Hooper, Kahoka, Mo.
6. (4) 3k Kiel Morton, Kirksville, Mo.
7. (8) 93 David Denham, Kahoka, Mo.
8. (9) 26 Greg Harch, Bloomfield, Iowa.
9. (14) 84 Todd Morton, Kirksville, Mo.
10. (6) 412 Mark Elliott, Webster City, Iowa.
11. (7) 20t Malcom Teachout, Granada, Minn.
12. (2) 20dub Shane Weller, Agency, Iowa.
13. (11) 27 Jason Cook, Mt. Pleasant, Iowa.
14. (12) 23 Gary Harward, Floris, Iowa.
15. (15) 55 Jay Hayes, Kahoka, Mo.
16. (3) 87 Les Blakely, Fairfield, Iowa.

USRA OFFICIAL SPONSORS: Awesome Racewear, Dart Machinery, Intercomp, Karl Chevrolet, Karl Performance Parts, Kevko Oil Pans & Components, Nitroquest, RACEceiver, RHS – Racing Head Service.

USRA PARTICIPATING SPONSORS: Allstar Performance, Boubin Tire & Automotive, BRODIX Cylinder Heads, Day Motor Sports, SpeedNet Direct.

USRA CONTINGENCY SPONSORS: COMP Cams, Eibach Springs, Forty9Designs.com, Hooker Harness, Marsh Racing Wheels, QuickTime Inc, Racing Optics, Real Racing Wheels.

OSKALOOSA, Iowa (June 9) – Round 3 of the American Racer USRA Weekly Racing Series was held at the Southern Iowa Speedway Wednesday night featuring a great night with some hot action in all four classes on Casey’s General Stores Night.

The Carter’s Manufacturing USRA B-Mods saw Jason McDaniel of Eldon and Cayden Carter of Oskaloosa bring the field to the green with McDaniel leading the pack for the first six laps before the battle heated up with Carter. Carter made the pass and went on to score his second win of the 2010 season at the Mahaska County Monster. McDaniel lost the battle between himself and last week’s winner, Tyler Groenendyk of Oskaloosa, for the runner-up position while Mike Shelton of Bloomfield finished fourth.

The USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars saw a race for the top spot with Nathan Wood of Keswick holding off several challenges to take his second straight win at Osky. Season opener winner Shane Weller of Agency snared the runner-up honors with Mike Van Genderen of Newton and Kyle Harwood of Oskaloosa battling for third with Harwood taking it by mere inches over Van Genderen, who crossed the finish line with a flat tire.

In the USRA Hobby Stock division, Matt Messmaker of Moravia looked to have his first win but instead settled for the second-place paycheck behind Donovan Nunnikhoven of Sully, who raced his way from the ninth starting spot for the win. Kris Walker of Oskaloosa held off Nick Murty of Chelsea for the third spot and Beacon’s Jim Hughes rounded out the top five.

The Musco USRA Modifieds went 20 laps with three lead changes between defending track champion Brad Pinkerton of New Sharon, Steven Blattler of Oskaloosa and Zack VanderBeek of New Sharon. Blattler paced the field until lap 15 before VanderBeek secured the lead and piloted his #33Z Casey’s General Stores Skyrocket to victory lane. Blattler wound up second with Colt Mather of Webster in third and Pinkerton fourth.

Another wild night of wheel-to-wheel action is in store for next Wednesday, June 16, as Community 1st Credit Union (www.c1stcreditunion.com) presents the American Racer USRA Weekly Racing Series featuring Musco USRA Modifieds, USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars, Carter’s Manufacturing USRA B-Mods and USRA Hobby Stocks.

Pits will open at 5 p.m., grandstands open at 5:30, hot laps begin at 7:15 and the first heat race starts at 7:30. General admission grandstand tickets are just $15 for adults, $5 for kids ages 6-12 and children ages 5 and under are always admitted free of charge. Pit passes are $30.

For rules or other information about the United States Racing Association, check out the USRA website at www.usraracing.com.

OFFICIAL RESULTS
American Racer USRA Weekly Racing Series
Casey’s General Stores Night
Southern Iowa Speedway, Oskaloosa, Iowa
Wednesday, June 9, 2010

Showing finishing position, starting position in parentheses, car number, driver and hometown.

Heat #1:
1. (2) 3S Steve Allen, Oskaloosa
2. (4) 78 Andy Coleman, Packwood
3. (7) 69 Craig Brown, Eldon
4. (6) 1X Michael Peterson, Montezuma
5. (5) 84 Danny Thrasher, Agency
6. (8) 22R Todd Reitzler, Grinnell
7. (1) 29 Wes Almond, Oskaloosa
8. (3) 53D Ron Downing, Ottumwa

Heat #2:
1. (3) 33M Matt Messmaker, Centerville
2. (2) 18 Kris Walker, Oskaloosa
3. (4) JR99 Nick Murty, Chelsea
4. (1) 558 Jim Hughes, Beacon
5. (6) 10G Dustin Griffiths, Ottumwa
6. (5) 64 Casey Greubel, Lacona
7. (7) 911 Shawn Coleman, Packwood

Heat #3:
1. (5) 2K Derek Kirkland, Centerville
2. (4) 57 Scott Shull, Eldon
3. (6) 2N Donovan Nunnikhoven, Sully
4. (2) 31 Dale Porter, Bloomfield
5. (1) 67 Tyler Ruepke, Chariton
6. (3) 33 Justin Hook, Oskaloosa

Feature:
1. (9) 2N Donovan Nunnikhoven, Sully
2. (3) 33M Matt Messmaker, Centerville
3. (5) 18 Kris Walker, Oskaloosa
4. (4) JR99 Nick Murty, Chelsea
5. (8) 78 Andy Coleman, Packwood
6. (11) 69 Craig Brown, Eldon
7. (16) 22R Todd Reitzler, Grinnell
8. (10) 2K Derek Kirkland, Centerville
9. (1) 558 Jim Hughes, Beacon
10. (2) 3S Steve Allen, Oskaloosa
11. (7) 1X Michael Peterson, Montezuma
12. (12) 57 Scott Shull, Eldon
13. (17) 33 Justin Hook, Oskaloosa
14. (20) 64 Casey Greubel, Lacona
15. (15) 67 Tyler Ruepke, Chariton
16. (18) 29 Wes Almond, Oskaloosa
17. (21) 911 Shawn Coleman, Packwood
18. (19) 53D Ron Downing, Ottumwa
19. (6) 31 Dale Porter, Bloomfield
20. (13) 84 Danny Thrasher, Agency
21. (14) 10G Dustin Griffiths, Ottumwa

Heat #1:
1. (1) 10 Cayden Carter, Oskaloosa
2. (4) 85 Jason McDaniel, Eldon
3. (3) 17T Tyler Groenendyk, Oskaloosa
4. (7) 8J A.J. Johnson, New Sharon
5. (6) 8T Tony Johnson, Oskaloosa
6. (5) D1 Drew Lawson, Oskaloosa
7. (9) 8 Tom Lathrop, Ottumwa
8. (8) 3 Chris Ammenhauser, Ottumwa
9. (2) 312 Josh Lopshire, Pulaski

Heat #2:
1. (2) 7 Carter VanDenBerg, Oskaloosa
2. (1) 43 Jeremiah Jones, Eldon
2. (1) 43 Jeremiah Jones, Eldon
3. (4) 8X Brad Iverson, Grinnell
4. (3) 49G Leroy Groenendyk, Oskaloosa
5. (8) 1 Curtis Van Der Wal, Oskaloosa
6. (5) 16 Mike Shelton, Bloomfield
7. (7) 0 Mike Wanders, Keswick
8. (6) 38 Bill Gibson, Knoxville

Feature:
1. (1) 10 Cayden Carter, Oskaloosa
2. (10) 17T Tyler Groenendyk, Oskaloosa
3. (2) 85 Jason McDaniel, Eldon
4. (11) 16 Mike Shelton, Bloomfield
5. (4) 7 Carter VanDenBerg, Oskaloosa
6. (3) 1 Curtis Van Der Wal, Oskaloosa
7. (5) D1 Drew Lawson, Oskaloosa
8. (7) 49G Leroy Groenendyk, Oskaloosa
9. (15) 3 Chris Ammenhauser, Ottumwa
10. (8) 8T Tony Johnson, Oskaloosa
11. (13) 8 Tom Lathrop, Ottumwa
12. (17) 312 Josh Lopshire, Pulaski
13. (6) 8X Brad Iverson, Grinnell
14. (12) 43 Jeremiah Jones, Eldon
15. (14) 0 Mike Wanders, Keswick
16. (9) 8J A.J. Johnson, New Sharon
17. (16) 38 Bill Gibson, Knoxville

Heat:
1. (1) 57V Mike Van Genderen, Newton
2. (2) 52 Nathan Wood, Keswick
3. (4) 20DUB Shane Weller, Agency
4. (3) 15K Kyle Harwood, Oskaloosa
5. (5) 22S Toby Smith, Oskaloosa

Feature:
1. (1) 52 Nathan Wood, Keswick
2. (4) 20DUB Shane Weller, Agency
3. (3) 15K Kyle Harwood, Oskaloosa
4. (2) 57V Mike Van Genderen, Newton
5. (5) 22S Toby Smith, Oskaloosa

Heat #1:
1. (3) 33Z Zack VanderBeek, New Sharon
2. (4) 89 Brad Dubil, Bettendorf
3. (7) 17P Brad Pinkerton, New Sharon
4. (2) R21 Ryan Schaffer, Corning
5. (1) 22 Brandon Banks, Washington
6. (6) 40 Scott Dickey, Packwood
7. (5) 20 John Fellman, Bluegrass

Heat #2:
1. (5) 47 Josh Truman, Indianola
2. (2) 8 Colt Mather, Webster
3. (1) 94 Steven Blattler, Oskaloosa
4. (4) 4R Ron Ver Beek, Oskaloosa
5. (6) 17 Steve Stewart, Burlington
6. (7) 0 David Ott, Ankeny
7. (3) 7 Al Hejna, Clear Lake

Feature:
1. (6) 33Z Zack VanderBeek, New Sharon
2. (2) 94 Steven Blattler, Oskaloosa
3. (9) 8 Colt Mather, Webster
4. (1) 17P Brad Pinkerton, New Sharon
5. (8) 4R Ron Ver Beek, Oskaloosa
6. (10) 0 David Ott, Ankeny
7. (3) 17 Steve Stewart, Burlington
8. (13) 7 Al Hejna, Clear Lake
9. (7) R21 Ryan Schaffer, Corning
10. (5) 47 Josh Truman, Indianola
11. (12) 40 Scott Dickey, Packwood
12. (4) 89 Brad Dubil, Bettendorf
13. (11) 22 Brandon Banks, Washington
14. (14) 20 John Fellman, Bluegrass

Van Genderen from last to first in Dart Iron Man Challenge at Highway 3 Raceway

ALLISON, Iowa (May 27) – The full-fendered USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars invaded the Highway 3 Raceway Thursday for Round 2 of the Dart Iron Man Challenge.

Against a stout field of veteran stock car pilots, Mike Van Genderen looked like a super hero with a thrilling drive from last on the first lap of the main event to hoisting the winner’s trophy 19 laps later.

After mechanical woes sidelined him in his heat race, Van Genderen was forced to start 18th on the grid. Slowly but surely the Newton, Iowa, ace clawed his way to the front of the field, and then sealed the deal with a high-side pass of leader Dan Trimble after a late-race restart.

The win was worth $500 to Van Genderen, who finished fifth in Wednesday’s Dart Iron Man Challenge debut at the Southern Iowa Speedway in Oskaloosa and snagged the points lead away from Wednesday’s winner Nathan Wood of Sigourney.

Trimble held on to earn the runner-up paycheck while two drivers with nearly a half-century of experience between them – Larry Portis of Nora Springs and Steve Jackson of Polk City – finished third and fourth, respectively.

USMTS promoter Todd Staley of Webster City rounded out the top five finishers after passing four cars over the final two laps. Sixth through tenth went to Loren Kuennen, Dan Christopher, Wood, Jim Mitchell and Mike Bergan.

Up next for the Dart Iron Man Challenge will be another double-bill with the USMTS Modifieds on Saturday, June 19, at the Scotland County Speedway in Memphis, Mo.

In all, 14 dates dot the 2010 calendar for the Dart Iron Man Challenge. The USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars will accompany the popular USMTS Casey’s General Stores National Tour at each of the events. All races will pay $600 to win and $125 to start the main event with 21 or more entries in the field.

Dart will award a $75 certificate to the winner of each event and a $50 certificate to the ninth-place finisher, and each event will have a qualifying format similar to the USMTS with heat race passing points determining main event line-ups.

The Dart Iron Man Challenge points fund will carry a $1,000 top prize, with the tenth-place finisher earning $100. In addition, each race will award national points in the USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Car division of the American Racer USRA Weekly Racing Series where the national champion will earn $700.

Wed May 26 … Southern Iowa Speedway, Oskaloosa, IA (winner: Nathan Wood)
Thu May 27 … Highway 3 Raceway, Allison, IA (winner: Mike Van Genderen)
Sat Jun 19 … Scotland County Speedway, Memphis, MO
Tue Jun 22 … Mineral City Speedway, Fort Dodge, IA
Sun Aug 1 … Nobles County Speedway, Worthington, MN
Tue Aug 3 … Algona Raceway, Algona, IA
Wed Aug 4 … Cresco Speedway, Cresco, IA
Thu Aug 5 … Jackson Speedway, Jackson, MN
Fri Aug 6 … Murray County Speedway, Slayton, MN
Wed Aug 18 … Hamilton County Speedway, Webster City, IA
Sat Aug 28 … 24 Raceway, Moberly, MO
Tue Aug 31 … Marshalltown Speedway, Marshalltown, IA
Wed Sep 1 … Southern Iowa Speedway, Oskaloosa, IA
Thu Sep 2 … Highway 3 Raceway, Allison, IA

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

OFFICIAL RESULTS
American Racer USRA Weekly Racing Series
Dart Iron Man Challenge for USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars
Highway 3 Raceway, Allison, Iowa
Thursday, May 27, 2010

Showing finishing position, starting position in parentheses, car number, driver and hometown.

HEAT #1 (8 laps):1. (1) 59 Larry Portis, Nora Springs, Iowa.
2. (3) 20 Dan Trimble, Fairbank, Iowa.
3. (4) 1 Greg Elliott, Webster City, Iowa.
4. (5) 15 Mitch Hovden, Decorah, Iowa.
5. (9) 40 Austin Curtin, Waukon, Iowa.
6. (10) 95 Todd Staley, Webster City, Iowa.
7. (8) 97 Adam Silvey, Iowa Falls, Iowa.
8. (6) 5 Mike Bergan, Ridgeway, Iowa.
9. (7) 19 Reid Keller, Webster City, Iowa.
10. (2) 20dub Shane Weller, Agency, Iowa.

HEAT #2 (8 laps):
1. (3) 42 Dan Christopher, Decorah, Iowa.
2. (8) 2j Steve Jackson, Polk City, Iowa.
3. (5) 52 Nathan Wood, Sigourney, Iowa.
4. (6) M5 Jim Mitchell, Webster City, Iowa.
5. (1) 121g Arlen Hoy, Marble Rock, Iowa.
6. (7) 37 Loren Kuennen, Ossian, Iowa.
7. (2) 14 Logan Staley, Webster City, Iowa.
8. (9) R31 Ryan Leeman, Roland, Iowa.
9. (4) 57v Mike Van Genderen, Newton, Iowa.

“A” MAIN (20 laps):1. (18) 57v Mike Van Genderen, Newton, Iowa.
2. (1) 20 Dan Trimble, Fairbank, Iowa.
3. (2) 59 Larry Portis, Nora Springs, Iowa.
4. (8) 2j Steve Jackson, Polk City, Iowa.
5. (10) 95 Todd Staley, Webster City, Iowa.
6. (12) 37 Loren Kuennen, Ossian, Iowa.
7. (7) 42 Dan Christopher, Decorah, Iowa.
8. (6) 52 Nathan Wood, Sigourney, Iowa.
9. (3) M5 Jim Mitchell, Webster City, Iowa.
10. (16) 5 Mike Bergan, Ridgeway, Iowa.
11. (14) 14 Logan Staley, Webster City, Iowa.
12. (15) R31 Ryan Leeman, Roland, Iowa.
13. (4) 40 Austin Curtin, Waukon, Iowa.
14. (9) 15 Mitch Hovden, Decorah, Iowa.
15. (17) 19 Reid Keller, Webster City, Iowa.
16. (19) 20dub Shane Weller, Agency, Iowa.
17. (5) 1 Greg Elliott, Webster City, Iowa.
18. (11) 121g Arlen Hoy, Marble Rock, Iowa.
19. (13) 97 Adam Silvey, Iowa Falls, Iowa.

USRA OFFICIAL SPONSORS: Awesome Racewear, Dart Machinery, Intercomp, Karl Chevrolet, Karl Performance Parts, Kevko Oil Pans & Components, Nitroquest, RACEceiver, RHS – Racing Head Service.

USRA PARTICIPATING SPONSORS: Allstar Performance, Boubin Tire & Automotive, BRODIX Cylinder Heads, Day Motor Sports, SpeedNet Direct.

USRA CONTINGENCY SPONSORS: COMP Cams, Eibach Springs, Forty9Designs.com, Hooker Harness, Marsh Racing Wheels, QuickTime Inc, Racing Optics, Real Racing Wheels.

OSKALOOSA, Iowa (May 26) – The Dart Iron Man Challenge made its debut on Wednesday night at the Southern Iowa Speedway in Oskaloosa, Iowa, with a tough and talented field on hand to compete in the inaugural event for the newly-formed series for the full-fendered USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars.

A familiar face found victory lane, however, as Nathan Wood of Sigourney held off Agency’s Shane Weller by less than a car-length to etch his name in the record books as the first winner of the Dart Iron Man Challenge.

The former Southern Iowa Speedway track champion and USRA Hobby Stock national champion took the lead at the halfway point of the 20-lap feature race, and then beat Weller by less than ten feet as the pair streaked beneath the checkered flags.

Mark Elliott of Webster City came home third, with Marshalltown veteran Rick Gustin fourth and Mike VanGenderen of Newton claiming the fifth spot. Mike Bergan, Steve Jackson, Rich Vogt, Greg Elliott and Jim Mitchell finished sixth through tenth, respectively.

Defending track champion Tyler Groenendyk of Oskaloosa celebrated his 21st birthday in the winners circle Wednesday night with a dominating performance in the USRA Karl Performance Parts B-Mod feature. Fellow Osky racer Cayden Carter took runner-up honors, followed by polesitter Mike Wanders, Mike Shelton and Curtis Van Der Wahl.

In USRA Hobby Stock action, Centerville’s Derek Kirkland captured his career-first checkered flag at the Southern Iowa Speedway by holding off Andy Coleman of Packwood at the finish line of the 15-lap main event. Last week’s winner, Kris Walker, took third with Oskaloosa’s Steve Allen fourth and Jim Hughes of Beacon rounding out the top five.

Round 2 of the Dart Iron Man Challenge happens in less than 24 hours. Thursday’s event at the Highway 3 Raceway in Allison, Iowa, will kick off with hot laps at 6:30 p.m. and racing at 7. Also on the card that evening will be the USMTS Modifieds along with USRA Karl Performance Parts B-Mods and USRA Hobby Stocks. Gates open at 5 p.m.

Race fans can pick up $2-off coupons on race day at Casey’s General Stores locations in Allison, Aplington and Clarksville. For more information or to find the Casey’s location nearest you, check out www.caseys.com.

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, call 319-267-9977 or check out www.highway3raceway.com online.

In all, 14 dates dot the 2010 calendar for the Dart Iron Man Challenge. The USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars will accompany the popular USMTS Casey’s General Stores National Tour Modifieds at each of the 14 events. All races will pay $600 to win and $125 to start the main event with 21 or more entries in the field.

Wed May 26 … Southern Iowa Speedway, Oskaloosa, IA
Thu May 27 … Highway 3 Raceway, Allison, IA
Sat Jun 19 … Scotland County Speedway, Memphis, MO
Tue Jun 22 … Mineral City Speedway, Fort Dodge, IA
Sun Aug 1 … Nobles County Speedway, Worthington, MN
Tue Aug 3 … Algona Raceway, Algona, IA
Wed Aug 4 … Cresco Speedway, Cresco, IA
Thu Aug 5 … Jackson Speedway, Jackson, MN
Fri Aug 6 … Murray County Speedway, Slayton, MN
Wed Aug 18 … Hamilton County Speedway, Webster City, IA
Sat Aug 28 … 24 Raceway, Moberly, MO
Tue Aug 31 … Marshalltown Speedway, Marshalltown, IA
Wed Sep 1 … Southern Iowa Speedway, Oskaloosa, IA
Thu Sep 2 … Highway 3 Raceway, Allison, IA

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

OFFICIAL RESULTS
American Racer USRA Weekly Racing Series
Southern Iowa Speedway, Oskaloosa, Iowa
Wednesday, May 26, 2010

Showing finishing position, starting position in parentheses, car number, driver and hometown.

Heat #1 (7 laps):
1. (3) 52 Nathan Wood, Sigourney, Iowa.
2. (2) 62 Rick Gustin, Marshalltown, Iowa.
3. (5) 2j Steve Jackson, Polk City, Iowa.
4. (4) M5 Jim Mitchell, Webster City, Iowa.
5. (6) R31 Ryan Leeman, Roland, Iowa.
6. (7) 14 Logan Staley, Webster City, Iowa.
7. (1) 412 Mark Elliott, Webster City, Iowa.

Heat #2 (7 laps):
1. (2) 20dub Shane Weller, Agency, Iowa.
2. (4) 57v Mike VanGenderen, Newton, Iowa.
3. (5) 1 Greg Elliott, Webster City, Iowa.
4. (1) 5 Mike Bergan, Ridgeway, Iowa.
5. (3) 38 Rich Vogt, Fairfield, Iowa.
6. (6) 15k Kyle Harwood, Oskaloosa, Iowa.

Feature (20 laps):
1. (6) 52 Nathan Wood, Sigourney, Iowa.
2. (7) 20dub Shane Weller, Agency, Iowa.
3. (13) 412 Mark Elliott, Webster City, Iowa.
4. (2) 62 Rick Gustin, Marshalltown, Iowa.
5. (8) 57v Mike VanGenderen, Newton, Iowa.
6. (3) 5 Mike Bergan, Ridgeway, Iowa.
7. (1) 2j Steve Jackson, Polk City, Iowa.
8. (10) 38 Rich Vogt, Fairfield, Iowa.
9. (4) 1 Greg Elliott, Webster City, Iowa.
10. (5) M5 Jim Mitchell, Webster City, Iowa.
11. (11) 14 Logan Staley, Webster City, Iowa.
12. (9) R31 Ryan Leeman, Roland, Iowa.
13. (12) 15k Kyle Harwood, Oskaloosa, Iowa.

Heat #1 (6 laps):
1. (4) 10 Cayden Carter, Oskaloosa
2. (5) 17t Tyler Groenendyk, Oskaloosa
3. (6) 16 Mike Shelton, Bloomfield
4. (2) 0 Mike Wanders, Keswick
5. (8) 81d Scott Davis, Madrid
6. (7) 21L Matt Lettow, Roland
7. (3) 8x Brad Iverson, Grinnell
8. (1) 1 Curtis Van Der Wahl, Oskaloosa

Heat #2 (6 laps):
1. (2) 56h Brandon Hare, Elma
2. (8) 38 Bill Gibson, Knoxville
3. (4) 85 Jason McDaniel, Eldon
4. (3) 49g Leroy Groenendyk, Oskaloosa
5. (1) D1 Drew Lawson, Oskaloosa
6. (9) 7 Carter VanDenBerg, Oskaloosa
7. (5) 3 Chris Ammenhauser, Ottumwa
8. (6) 8t Tony Johnson, Oskaloosa
9. (7) 8 Tom Lathrop, Ottumwa

Feature (15 laps):
1. (7) 17t Tyler Groenendyk, Oskaloosa
2. (10) 10 Cayden Carter, Oskaloosa
3. (1) 0 Mike Wanders, Keswick
4. (12) 16 Mike Shelton, Bloomfield
5. (17) 1 Curtis Van Der Wahl, Oskaloosa
6. (4) 56h Brandon Hare, Elma
7. (3) 38 Bill Gibson, Knoxville
8. (9) 21L Matt Lettow, Roland
9. (5) 7 Carter VanDenBerg, Oskaloosa
10. (8) D1 Drew Lawson, Oskaloosa
11. (14) 8t Tony Johnson, Oskaloosa
12. (13) 3 Chris Ammenhauser, Ottumwa
13. (2) 49g Leroy Groenendyk, Oskaloosa
14. (15) 8 Tom Lathrop, Ottumwa
15. (11) 81d Scott Davis, Madrid
16. (6) 85 Jason McDaniel, Eldon
17. (16) 8x Brad Iverson, Grinnell

Heat #1 (6 laps):
1. (1) 69 Craig Brown, Eldon
2. (2) 3s Steve Allen, Oskaloosa
3. (4) 2k Derek Kirkland, Centerville
4. (6) 78 Andy Coleman, Packwood
5. (3) 57 Scott Shull, Eldon
6. (5) 64 Casey Greubel, Lacona
7. (8) 31 Dale Porter, Bloomfield
8. (7) 2n Donavon Nunnikhoven, Sully

Heat #2 (6 laps):
1. (6) 18 Kris Walker, Oskaloosa
2. (4) 558 Jim Hughes, Beacon
3. (9) 911 Shawn Coleman, Packwood
4. (1) 29 Wes Almond, Oskaloosa
5. (2) 67 Tyler Ruepke, Chariton
6. (3) 66r Richie Arnold, Ottumwa
7. (5) 33 Justin Hook, Oskaloosa
8. (7) 71 Paul Wheeler, Des Moines
9. (8) 84 Danny Thrasher, Agency

Feature (15 laps):
1. (2) 2k Derek Kirkland, Centerville
2. (3) 78 Andy Coleman, Packwood
3. (10) 18 Kris Walker, Oskaloosa
4. (1) 3s Steve Allen, Oskaloosa
5. (5) 558 Jim Hughes, Beacon
6. (12) 31 Dale Porter, Bloomfield
7. (7) 69 Craig Brown, Eldon
8. (16) 2n Donavon Nunnikhoven, Sully
9. (14) 33 Justin Hook, Oskaloosa
10. (11) 64 Casey Greubel, Lacona
11. (9) 911 Shawn Coleman, Packwood
12. (15) 71 Paul Wheeler, Des Moines
13. (17) 84 Danny Thrasher, Agency
14. (4) 29 Wes Almond, Oskaloosa
15. (6) 67 Tyler Ruepke, Chariton
16. (8) 57 Scott Shull, Eldon
17. (13) 66r Richie Arnold, Ottumwa

USRA OFFICIAL SPONSORS: Awesome Racewear, Dart Machinery, Intercomp, Karl Chevrolet, Karl Performance Parts, Kevko Oil Pans & Components, Nitroquest, RACEceiver, RHS – Racing Head Service.

USRA PARTICIPATING SPONSORS: Allstar Performance, Boubin Tire & Automotive, BRODIX Cylinder Heads, Day Motor Sports, SpeedNet Direct.

USRA CONTINGENCY SPONSORS: COMP Cams, Eibach Springs, Forty9Designs.com, Hooker Harness, Marsh Racing Wheels, QuickTime Inc, Racing Optics, Real Racing Wheels.

OSKALOOSA, Iowa (May 24) – The “Dart Iron Man Challenge” will make its debut on Wednesday, May 26, at the Southern Iowa Speedway in Oskaloosa, Iowa. The next night (Thursday, May 27), the newly-formed series for the full-fendered USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars invades the Highway 3 Raceway in Allison, Iowa.

In all, 14 dates at 12 premier speedways throughout Iowa, Minnesota and Missouri dot the calendar for the 2010 campaign

The ultra-competitive and exciting USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars will be teaming up with the undisputed heavyweight champion of Modified racing this season to create the ultimate feast for the action-hungry dirt racing fan as the Dart Iron Man Challenge will accompany the popular USMTS Casey’s General Stores National Tour at each of the 14 events.

“We have had a lot of calls from drivers who want to come and race the series,” said USRA President Todd Staley. “The payout is awesome, the points fund is awesome, the schedule is awesome and our Stock Car rules should allow all Stock Car drivers in the region the opportunity to come in and compete in the Dart Iron Man Challenge.”

Made possible by support from Dart Machinery and Allstar Performance, all races will pay $600 to win and $125 to start the main event with 21 or more entries in the field.

The ten-race points fund will carry a $1,000 top prize with the tenth-place finisher earning $100.

In addition, each race will award national points in the USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Car division of the American Racer USRA Weekly Racing Series where the national champion will earn $700.

On Wednesday, pit gates open at 5 p.m., grandstands open at 5:30, hot laps begin at 7:15 and racing starts at 7:30. Along with the USMTS Modifieds, rounding out the evening’s racing card will be USRA Karl Performance Parts B-Mods and USRA Hobby Stocks racing for track and national points in the American Racer USRA Weekly Racing Series.

Race fans can stop by the Casey’s General Store in Oskaloosa on Wednesday from 12-2 p.m. to help celebrate the kickoff of the Keeping the Dream Alive Tour with Zack VanderBeek and his Victory Junction USMTS Modified and pick up your $2-off coupon for the show that night at the Mahaska County Monster.

The Southern Iowa Speedway is located 0.5 mile west of US 63 on SR 92 (A Ave. West), then 0.3 mile north on N. I St. (at the Southern Iowa Fairgrounds). Day-of-race information is available by calling 641-673-7004 or online at www.rlpromtions.com.

Thursday will kick off with hot laps at 6:30 p.m. and racing at 7. Also on the card that evening will be the USMTS Modifieds along with USRA Karl Performance Parts B-Mods and USRA Hobby Stocks. Gates open at 5 p.m.

Race fans can pick up $2-off coupons on race day at the Casey’s General Stores locations in Allison, Aplington and Clarksville.

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, call 319-267-9977 or check out www.highway3raceway.com online.

With 14 races on the schedule, the Dart Iron Man Challenge will take a driver’s 10 best points finishes toward the final year-end standings. Drivers are invited and encouraged to compete in all 14 races, but won’t be necessary for the year-end points total.

A USRA license is not required to compete in Dart Iron Man Challenge events, but only USRA-licensed drivers will be eligible for points funds in either the Dart Iron Man Challenge or American Racer USRA Weekly Racing Series.

USRA rules will apply at each event. Regarding engine rules, drivers will be allowed to use the Rochester, Motorcraft or 1¾ Holley 4412 open carburetor (the same that was legal in 2008) but must be run with the Edelbrock Performer (Part #2701) or Weiand X-CELerator (Part ##7541) intake manifold. These intakes must be stock (no porting allowed). The 4412 carb must be stock and must be 1-11/16. For IMCA-legal Stock Cars, any driver wishing to run the 350 carb is allowed with a 2,800-pound weight rule. Any driver running the 604 crate motor is allowed the 4-barrel carburetor.

The American Racer KK-704 is the Official Tire of the USRA, but the Hoosier G-60 and Hoosier H is also allowed at any USRA-sanctioned track in the Modified, Stock Car and B-Mod divisions.

Event Purse: 1. $600, 2. $400, 3. $300, 4. $200, 5. $175, 6. $150, 7. $140, 8. $130, 9-24. $125, Tow $60; If less than 21 entries: 1. $500, 2. $400, 3. $300, 4. $200, 5. $175, 6. $150, 7. $140, 8. $130, 9. $120, 10. $110, 11-20. $100, Tow $50.

Dart Iron Man Challenge Points Fund: 1. $1000, 2. $600, 3. $400, 4. $350, 5. $275, 6. $200, 7. $175, 8. $150, 9. $125, 10. $100. (Guaranteed based on ten events)

American Racer USRA Weekly Racing Series National Points Fund: 1. $700, 2. $500, 3. $400, 4. $300, 5. $275, 6. $250, 7. $225, 8. $200, 9. $200, 10. $200.

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

USRA OFFICIAL SPONSORS: Awesome Racewear, Dart Machinery, Intercomp, Karl Chevrolet, Karl Performance Parts, Kevko Oil Pans & Components, Nitroquest, RACEceiver, RHS – Racing Head Service.

USRA PARTICIPATING SPONSORS: Allstar Performance, Boubin Tire & Automotive, BRODIX Cylinder Heads, Day Motor Sports, SpeedNet Direct.

USRA CONTINGENCY SPONSORS: COMP Cams, Eibach Springs, Forty9Designs.com, Hooker Harness, Marsh Racing Wheels, QuickTime Inc, Racing Optics, Real Racing Wheels.

Mather, Weller, Carter, Walker score opening night victories at Southern Iowa Speedway

OSKALOOSA, Iowa (May 19) – After harsh spring weather delayed last week’s long-anticipated 2010 season opener, American Racer USRA Weekly Racing Series action returned to the historic Southern Iowa Speedway Wednesday evening. Comfortable weather and prime track conditions greeted the anxious fans and eager competitors at the half-mile Mahaska County Monster, and the on-track action proved to be worth the wait.

The first feature to hit the track was the Carter’s Manufacturing USRA B-Mods. Oskaloosa’s Cayden Carter, who celebrated his 14th birthday on Tuesday, battled polesitter Jason McDaniel of Eldon and Joe Gibb Racing developmental driver Brett Moffett of Grimes before leading the 21 starters to the checkered flag for his first victory of the season. McDaniel and Moffitt followed, with defending track champion Tyler Groenendyk and Bloomfield’s Mike Shelton rounding out the top five in the 15-lapper.

Shane Weller of Agency dominated the opening night of the USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Car division, winning both the heat race and the 15-lap feature event. Mike VanGenderen of Newton finished second, followed by seventh-place starter Nathan Wood of Keswick. Rich Vogt of Fairfield, who started on the outside pole, held on for fourth with Oskaloosa’s Toby Smith fifth.

Kris Walker of Oskaloosa triumphed in the caution-plagued USRA Hobby Stock feature. Craig Brown of Eldon and Derek Kirkland Centerville managed to post podium finishes. Kellogg’s Donavon Nunnikhoven made an exciting charge from the 19th starting position for a fourth-place finish ahead of Tony Tenity of Eldon.

The final feature of the evening belonged to the Musco USRA Modifieds. Packwood’s Scott Dickey led the field to the green flag, but it was outside polesitter Colt Mather of Webster who paced the first and, ultimately, last circuit of the 20-lap feature. Mather found himself dominating the field early on before a caution flew on lap 6 for an incident involving the Ryan Schaffer of Corning in turns 1-2.

On the restart, Mather jumped to a big lead again as the field stacked up three- and four-wide behind him. It appeared that Mather, who was primarily using the high line to work his way around the half-mile clay oval, would go unchallenged until Oskaloosa’s Ron Ver Beek closed in on Mather’s bumper with five laps to go and began searching for a line to battle for the lead. Ver Beek was able to battle side by side in the turns, but Mather’s high side momentum brought the two machines nose to tail in the straight-aways.

With two circuits remaining, fans were brought to their feet when the lead duo caught the lapped machine of David Ott. When Mather attempted to overtake Ott in the first turn, Ver Beek powered to the bottom of the speedway, leaving Ott helplessly wedged between the two leaders. Mather and Ver Beek exited the corner virtually equal, but it was Mather who regained the lead. Ver Beek’s last-lap bid was unsuccessful as he followed Mather across the finish line. Nine-time USMTS Casey’s General Stores National Champion Kelly Shryock earned a third-place finish after starting on the outside of the fourth row. Zack Vanderbeek advanced six positions to finish fifth behind Josh Truman of Indianola.

Next Wednesday, May 26, the mud-slinging Modifieds of the USMTS Casey’s General Stores National Tour invade Oskaloosa for the 9th Annual Spring Challenge. The event will be the first of five straight shows throughout Iowa and Minnesota during the Memorial Day Weekend, so race fans can expect to witness the best of the best in dirt Modified racing for the first points race in the Farm Boy BBQ Sauce Central States Region presented by Arnold Motor Supply.

Giving race fans even more bang for their buck, next Wednesday’s blockbuster event will also be the inaugural event for the Dart Iron Man Challenge for USRA Stock Cars. Rounding out the program will be the Carter’s Manufacturing USRA B-Mods and USRA Hobby Stocks.

For rules or other information about the United States Racing Association, check out the USRA website at www.usraracing.com.

OFFICIAL RESULTS
American Racer USRA Weekly Racing Series
Southern Iowa Speedway, Oskaloosa, Iowa
Wednesday, May 19, 2010

Showing finishing position, starting position in parentheses, car number, driver and hometown.

Heat #1 (6 laps):
1. (3) 69 Craig Brown, Eldon
2. (1) 78 Andy Coleman, Packwood
3. (7) 61 Tony Tenity, Eldon
4. (8) 2k Derek Kirkland, Centerville
5. (2) 64 Casey Greubel, Lacona
6. (6) 67 Tyler Ruepke, Chariton
7. (4) 29 Wes Almond, Oskaloosa
8. (5) 84 Danny Thrasher, Agency

Heat #2 (6 laps):
1. (2) 18 Kris Walker, Oskaloosa
2. (7) 33 Justin Hook, Oskaloosa
3. (5) 3s Steve Allen, Oskaloosa
4. (3) 64r Ross McCombs, Oskaloosa
5. (1) 66r Richie Arnold, Ottumwa
6. (4) 20 Andrew Hustead, Rutledge, Mo.
7. (6) 2n Donavon Nunnikhoven, Kellogg

Heat #3 (6 laps):
1. (2) 558 Jim Hughes, Beacon
2. (1) 32t Bobby Greene, Eddyville
3. (6) 31 Dale Porter, Bloomfield
4. (4) 57 Scott Shull, Eldon
5. (5) 62 T.J. Henderson, Douds
6. (7) 911 Shawn Coleman, Packwood
7. (3) 33m Matt Messmaker, Centerville

Feature (15 laps):
1. (3) 18 Kris Walker, Oskaloosa
2. (6) 69 Craig Brown, Eldon
3. (7) 2k Derek Kirkland, Centerville
4. (19) 2n Donavon Nunnikhoven, Kellogg
5. (8) 61 Tony Tenity, Eldon
6. (2) 3s Steve Allen, Oskaloosa
7. (20) 84 Danny Thrasher, Agency
8. (10) 33 Justin Hook, Oskaloosa
9. (1) 32t Bobby Greene, Eddyville
10. (12) 57 Scott Shull, Eldon
11. (15) 62 T.J. Henderson, Douds
12. (13) 64 Casey Greubel, Lacona
13. (17) 20 Andrew Hustead, Rutledge, Mo.
14. (14) 66r Richie Arnold, Ottumwa
15. (4) 78 Andy Coleman, Packwood
16. (9) 31 Dale Porter, Bloomfield
17. (11) 64r Ross McCombs, Oskaloosa
18. (18) 911 Shawn Coleman, Packwood
19. (5) 558 Jim Hughes, Beacon
20. (16) 67 Tyler Ruepke, Chariton
DNS - 29 Wes Almond, Oskaloosa
DNS - 33m Matt Messmaker, Centerville

Heat #1 (6 laps):
1. (1) 16 Mike Shelton, Bloomfield
2. (4) 38 Bill Gibson, Knoxville
3. (2) 41 Bob Lynch, Ottumwa
4. (5) 12 Erik Flander, Barnes City
5. (8) 8t Tony Johnson, Oskaloosa
6. (7) 54 Bobby Greene, Eddyville
7. (3) 3 Chris Ammenhauser, Ottumwa
8. (6) 8j A.J. Johnson, Oskaloosa

Heat #2 (6 laps):
1. (7) 85 Jason McDaniel, Eldon
2. (6) 0 Mike Wanders, Keswick
3. (5) 10 Cayden Carter, Oskaloosa
4. (4) 8x Brad Iverson, Grinnell
5. (3) 7 Carter VanDenBerg, Oskaloosa
6. (2) 1 Curtis Van Der Wahl, Oskaloosa
7. (1) 12x Matt Moore, Ottumwa

Heat #3 (6 laps):
1. (1) 17t Tyler Groenendyk, Oskaloosa
2. (3) 13 Brett Moffett, Grimes
3. (7) D1 Drew Lawson, Oskaloosa
4. (5) 1x Paul Underwood, Ottumwa
5. (6) 21b B.J. Boender, Oskaloosa
6. (2) 8 Tom Lathrop, Ottumwa
7. (4) 49 Leroy Groenendyk, Oskaloosa

Feature (15 laps):
1. (3) 10 Cayden Carter, Oskaloosa
2. (1) 85 Jason McDaniel, Eldon
3. (6) 13 Brett Moffett, Grimes
4. (7) 17t Tyler Groenendyk, Oskaloosa
5. (2) 16 Mike Shelton, Bloomfield
6. (11) 38 Bill Gibson, Knoxville
7. (10) 0 Mike Wanders, Keswick
8. (17) 1 Curtis Van Der Wahl, Oskaloosa
9. (8) 1x Paul Underwood, Ottumwa
10. (4) 12 Erik Flander, Barnes City
11. (9) D1 Drew Lawson, Oskaloosa
12. (15) 21b B.J. Boender, Oskaloosa
13. (18) 8 Tom Lathrop, Ottumwa
14. (14) 7 Carter VanDenBerg, Oskaloosa
15. (12) 41 Bob Lynch, Ottumwa
16. (20) 49 Leroy Groenendyk, Oskaloosa
17. (13) 8t Tony Johnson, Oskaloosa
18. (5) 8x Brad Iverson, Grinnell
19. (21) 8j A.J. Johnson, Oskaloosa
20. (16) 54 Bobby Greene, Eddyville
21. (19) 12x Matt Moore, Ottumwa
DNS - 3 Chris Ammenhauser, Ottumwa

Heat (6 laps):
1. (2) 20dub Shane Weller, Agency
2. (3) 57v Mike VanGenderen, Newton
3. (7) 60k Clayton Deppe, Kellogg
4. (1) 38 Rich Vogt, Fairfield
5. (6) 22s Toby Smith, Oskaloosa
6. (4) 15k Kyle Harwood, Oskaloosa
7. (5) 52 Nathan Wood, Keswick

Feature (15 laps):
1. (1) 20dub Shane Weller, Agency
2. (4) 57v Mike VanGenderen, Newton
3. (7) 52 Nathan Wood, Keswick
4. (2) 38 Rich Vogt, Fairfield
5. (5) 22s Toby Smith, Oskaloosa
6. (6) 15k Kyle Harwood, Oskaloosa
7. (3) 60k Clayton Deppe, Kellogg

Heat #1 (8 laps):
1. (1) 7k Jason Krohn, Slayton, Minn.
2. (8) 3 Kelly Shryock, Fertile
3. (7) 40 Scott Dickey, Packwood
4. (2) 4r Ron Ver Beek, Oskaloosa
5. (9) 33z Zack VanderBeek, New Sharon
6. (5) R21 Ryan Schaffer, Corning
7. (4) 1k Patrick Graham, Ames
8. (3) 17p Brad Pinkerton, New Sharon
9. (6) 0 David Ott, Ankeny

Heat #2 (8 laps):
1. (2) 7 Ryan Dolan, Lisbon
2. (1) 8 Colt Mather, Webster
3. (5) 47 Josh Truman, Indianola
4. (7) 11 Ryan Peckham, Corning
5. (6) 94 Steven Blattler, Oskaloosa
6. (8) 56 Chris Spieker, Massena
7. (4) 88d Matt Dotson, Clark, Mo.
8. (3) 22 Brandon Banks, Washington

Feature (20 laps):
1. (2) 8 Colt Mather, Webster
2. (3) 4r Ron Ver Beek, Oskaloosa
3. (8) 3 Kelly Shryock, Fertile
4. (9) 47 Josh Truman, Indianola
5. (11) 33z Zack VanderBeek, New Sharon
6. (10) 7 Ryan Dolan, Lisbon
7. (1) 40 Scott Dickey, Packwood
8. (7) 94 Steven Blattler, Oskaloosa
9. (15) 17p Brad Pinkerton, New Sharon
10. (5) 7k Jason Krohn, Slayton, Minn.
11. (13) 1k Patrick Graham, Ames
12. (16) 0 David Ott, Ankeny
13. (14) 88d Matt Dotson, Clark, Mo.
14. (12) 56 Chris Spieker, Massena
15. (4) 11 Ryan Peckham, Corning
16. (6) R21 Ryan Schaffer, Corning
DNS - 22 Brandon Banks, Washington

Hottest drivers in Hawkeye State converge on Southern Iowa Speedway Wednesday

OSKALOOSA, Iowa (May 18) – Another season of Wild Wednesday night racing action is on tap Wednesday at the Southern Iowa Speedway as the historic Mahaska County Monster opens the 2010 season with the American Racer USRA Weekly Racing Series.

Musco USRA Modifieds, USRA Stock Cars, Carter’s Manufacturing USRA B-Mods and USRA Hobby Stocks will make up the racing card that boasts the cream of the crop in machinery and talent in the Hawkeye State.

While the fans of the Osky oval typically find the hottest drivers in action each and every week, this Wednesday’s show is certain to raise the bar even higher. One week later, a massive doubleheader featuring the mud-slinging Modifieds of the USMTS Casey’s General Stores National Tour and the inaugural event for the Dart Iron Man Challenge for USRA Stock Cars will be at the Oskaloosa, Iowa, speedplant and many drivers will be looking to get their racecars dialed-in a week ahead of time.

In addition to the usual crop of Musco USRA Modified masters such as defending track champion Brad Pinkerton, Zack VanderBeek, Steven Blattler, Scott Dickey, Josh Truman, Brandon Banks, Colt Mather and others, a few surprise entries have also announced their plans to be at Osky Wednesday including nine-time USMTS National Champion Kelly Shryock, Webster City’s Mark Elliott and more.

Defending track champions at the Southern Iowa Speedway are Brad Pinkerton of New Sharon (Musco USRA Modifieds), Matt Greiner of Washington (USRA Stock Cars), Tyler Groenendyk of Oskaloosa (Carter’s Manufacturing USRA B-Mods) and Nathan Wood of Keswick (USRA Hobby Stocks).

If Mother Nature interferes again like last week, then Thursday night, May 20, will be used as a rain date for the season-opening event.

Wed May 19 … Season Opener – USRA Weekly Racing Series featuring Musco USRA Modifieds, USRA Stock Cars, Carter’s Manufacturing USRA B-Mods and USRA Hobby Stocks.

Wed May 26 … 9th Annual Spring Challenge featuring USMTS Casey’s General Stores Modifieds plus USRA Weekly Racing Series featuring the Dart Iron Man Challenge for USRA Stock Cars, Carter’s Manufacturing USRA B-Mods and USRA Hobby Stocks. Tickets are $15 for adults, $5 for kids ages 6-12 and pit passes are $30.

Wed Jun 2 … Casey’s General Stores presents the USRA Weekly Racing Series featuring Musco USRA Modifieds, USRA Stock Cars, Carter’s Manufacturing USRA B-Mods and USRA Hobby Stocks.

Wed Jun 9 … USRA Weekly Racing Series featuring Musco USRA Modifieds, USRA Stock Cars, Carter’s Manufacturing USRA B-Mods and USRA Hobby Stocks.

Wed Jun 16 … Community 1st Credit Union presents the USRA Weekly Racing Series featuring Musco USRA Modifieds, USRA Stock Cars, Carter’s Manufacturing USRA B-Mods and USRA Hobby Stocks.

Wed Jun 23 … Musco Lighting presents the USRA Weekly Racing Series featuring Musco USRA Modifieds, USRA Stock Cars, Carter’s Manufacturing USRA B-Mods and USRA Hobby Stocks plus Karl Chevrolet Dirt Truck Series.

Wed Jun 30 … Racemart presents the USRA Weekly Racing Series featuring Musco USRA Modifieds, USRA Stock Cars, Carter’s Manufacturing USRA B-Mods and USRA Hobby Stocks.

Thu Jul 1 … MARS DIRTcar Super Late Model Series ($3,000 to win) plus USRA Weekly Racing Series featuring Carter’s Manufacturing USRA B-Mods and USRA Hobby Stocks. Tickets are $15 for adults, $5 for kids ages 6-12 and pit passes are $30.

Wed Jul 7 … Palmer for Representative presents the USRA Weekly Racing Series featuring Musco USRA Modifieds, USRA Stock Cars, Carter’s Manufacturing USRA B-Mods and USRA Hobby Stocks plus Karl Chevrolet Dirt Truck Series.

Tue Jul 13 … Tuesday Night Thunder – USRA Weekly Racing Series featuring Musco USRA Modifieds, USRA Stock Cars, Carter’s Manufacturing USRA B-Mods and USRA Hobby Stocks.

Wed Jul 28 … USRA Weekly Racing Series featuring Musco USRA Modifieds, USRA Stock Cars, Carter’s Manufacturing USRA B-Mods and USRA Hobby Stocks.

Wed Aug 4 … USRA Weekly Racing Series featuring Musco USRA Modifieds, USRA Stock Cars, Carter’s Manufacturing USRA B-Mods and USRA Hobby Stocks.

Tue Aug 17 … Tuesday Night Thunder – USRA Weekly Racing Series featuring Musco USRA Modifieds, USRA Stock Cars, Carter’s Manufacturing USRA B-Mods and USRA Hobby Stocks.

Wed Aug 25 … Pepsi Season Championships – USRA Weekly Racing Series featuring Musco USRA Modifieds, USRA Stock Cars, Carter’s Manufacturing USRA B-Mods and USRA Hobby Stocks.

USRA Stock Cars – 21+ entries: 1. $400, 2. $300, 3. $250, 4. $200, 5. $175, 6. $150, 7. $140, 8. $130, 9. $120, 10. $110, 11. $100, 12. $90, 13. $85, 14. $80, 15-24. $75, Tow $50; 1-20 entries: 1. $300, 2. $230, 3. $180, 4. $150, 5. $130, 6. $115, 7. $105, 8. $100, 9. $90, 10. $80, 11. $70, 12-13. $65, 14-20. $60, Tow $40.

USRA Stock Cars – Track: 1. $500, 2. $350, 3. $200, 4. $175, 5. $150, 6. $125, 7. $110, 8. $100, 9. $100, 10. $100; National: 1. $700, 2. $500, 3. $400, 4. $300, 5. $275, 6. $250, 7. $225, 8. $200, 9. $200, 10. $200.

For rules or other information about the United States Racing Association, check out the USRA website at www.usraracing.com.

OSKALOOSA, Iowa (May 12) – Extremely wet conditions and cold temperatures have forced officials to cancel the opening night events for Wednesday, May 12, at the Southern Iowa Speedway in Oskaloosa, Iowa.

Opening night at the Mahaska County Monster will now be next Wednesday, May 19, with the American Racer USRA Weekly Racing Series featuring Musco USRA Modifieds, USRA Stock Cars, Carter's International USRA B-Mods and USRA Hobby Stocks, plus the first of several appearances this season by the Karl Chevrolet Dirt Truck Series.

Osky officials also announced today that if Mother Nature interferes again next Wednesday, then Thursday night, May 20, will be used as a rain date for the season-opening event.

Defending track champions at the Southern Iowa Speedway are Brad Pinkerton of New Sharon (Musco USRA Modifieds), Matt Greiner of Washington (USRA Stock Cars), Tyler Groenendyk of Oskaloosa (Carter’s International USRA B-Mods) and Nathan Wood of Keswick (USRA Hobby Stocks).

Wed May 19 … Season Opener – USRA Weekly Racing Series featuring Musco USRA Modifieds, USRA Stock Cars, Carter's International USRA B-Mods and USRA Hobby Stocks.

Wed May 26 … 9th Annual Spring Challenge featuring USMTS Casey’s General Stores Modifieds plus USRA Weekly Racing Series featuring USRA Stock Cars, Carter's International USRA B-Mods and USRA Hobby Stocks. Tickets are $15 for adults, $5 for kids ages 6-12 and pit passes are $30.

Wed Jun 2 … Casey’s General Stores presents the USRA Weekly Racing Series featuring Musco USRA Modifieds, USRA Stock Cars, Carter's International USRA B-Mods and USRA Hobby Stocks.

Wed Jun 9 … USRA Weekly Racing Series featuring Musco USRA Modifieds, USRA Stock Cars, Carter's International USRA B-Mods and USRA Hobby Stocks.

Wed Jun 16 … Community 1st Credit Union presents the USRA Weekly Racing Series featuring Musco USRA Modifieds, USRA Stock Cars, Carter's International USRA B-Mods and USRA Hobby Stocks.

Wed Jun 23 … Musco Lighting presents the USRA Weekly Racing Series featuring Musco USRA Modifieds, USRA Stock Cars, Carter's International USRA B-Mods and USRA Hobby Stocks plus Karl Chevrolet Dirt Truck Series.

Wed Jun 30 … Racemart presents the USRA Weekly Racing Series featuring Musco USRA Modifieds, USRA Stock Cars, Carter's International USRA B-Mods and USRA Hobby Stocks.

Thu Jul 1 … MARS DIRTcar Super Late Model Series ($3,000 to win) plus USRA Weekly Racing Series featuring Carter's International USRA B-Mods and USRA Hobby Stocks. Tickets are $15 for adults, $5 for kids ages 6-12 and pit passes are $30.

Wed Jul 7 … Palmer for Representative presents the USRA Weekly Racing Series featuring Musco USRA Modifieds, USRA Stock Cars, Carter's International USRA B-Mods and USRA Hobby Stocks plus Karl Chevrolet Dirt Truck Series.

Tue Jul 13 … Tuesday Night Thunder – USRA Weekly Racing Series featuring Musco USRA Modifieds, USRA Stock Cars, Carter's International USRA B-Mods and USRA Hobby Stocks.

Wed Jul 21 … KBOE Radio presents the Deery Bros IMCA Late Models @ the Southern Iowa Fair plus USRA Weekly Racing Series featuring Musco USRA Modifieds, USRA Stock Cars, Carter's International USRA B-Mods and USRA Hobby Stocks. Tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for kids ages 6-12.

Wed Jul 28 … USRA Weekly Racing Series featuring Musco USRA Modifieds, USRA Stock Cars, Carter's International USRA B-Mods and USRA Hobby Stocks.

Wed Aug 4 … USRA Weekly Racing Series featuring Musco USRA Modifieds, USRA Stock Cars, Carter's International USRA B-Mods and USRA Hobby Stocks.

Tue Aug 17 … Tuesday Night Thunder – USRA Weekly Racing Series featuring Musco USRA Modifieds, USRA Stock Cars, Carter's International USRA B-Mods and USRA Hobby Stocks.

Wed Aug 25 … Pepsi Season Championships – USRA Weekly Racing Series featuring Musco USRA Modifieds, USRA Stock Cars, Carter's International USRA B-Mods and USRA Hobby Stocks.

Wed Sep 1 … 7th Annual Musco Lighting Southern Iowa Challenge featuring USMTS Casey’s General Stores Modifieds plus USRA Stock Cars, Carter's International USRA B-Mods and USRA Hobby Stocks. Tickets are $15 for adults, $5 for kids ages 6-12 and pit passes are $30.

Fri Oct 8 … 24th Annual Musco Lighting Fall Challenge featuring Musco USRA Modifieds, USRA Stock Cars, Carter's International USRA B-Mods and USRA Hobby Stocks. Pits open at 4:00, grandstands open at 5:00, hot laps at 6:30 and racing at 7:00; Tickets are $12 for adults and $3 for kids ages 6-12.

Sat Oct 9 … 24th Annual Musco Lighting Fall Challenge featuring Musco USRA Modifieds, USRA Stock Cars, Carter's International USRA B-Mods and USRA Hobby Stocks. Pits open at 2:00, grandstands open at 3:00, hot laps at 5:00 and racing at 5:30; Tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for kids ages 6-12.

For rules or other information about the United States Racing Association, check out the USRA website at www.usraracing.com.

Wild Wednesdays return to Osky; Season opener May 12 at the Southern Iowa Speedway

OSKALOOSA, Iowa (May 7) – The longest and coldest winter that we’ve ever experienced seems to have finally melted away. As the temperatures begin to heat up, officials, fans, drivers and sponsors are anxiously looking forward to the best season ever at the Southern Iowa Speedway.

Five classes are on tap for the lidlifter at the Mahaska County Monster this Wednesday, May 12, with the USRA Weekly Racing Series featuring Musco USRA Modifieds, USRA Stock Cars, Carter's International USRA B-Mods and USRA Hobby Stocks, plus the first of several appearances this season by the Karl Chevrolet Dirt Truck Series.

Defending track champions at the Southern Iowa Speedway are Brad Pinkerton of New Sharon (Musco USRA Modifieds), Matt Greiner of Washington (USRA Stock Cars), Tyler Groenendyk of Oskaloosa (Carter’s International USRA B-Mods) and Nathan Wood of Keswick (USRA Hobby Stocks).

This year fans can witness the high-powered Late Models racing two times. Thursday, July 1, will be a must-see show as some of the top drivers will be on hand for the first of three days of racing over the Fourth of July weekend with the MARS Super Late Model Series. Then on Wednesday, July 21, KBOE Radio presents the Deery Bros IMCA Late Models at the Southern Iowa Fair.

The USMTS Modifieds will make two appearances this season with the final USMTS race on Sept. 1 being filmed as part of the Dirt Knights television program that will air in over 74 million households in January 2011. NASCAR veteran Kenny Wallace will be on hand for the fourth straight year and we are still working on details for yet another NASCAR driver to compete.

Also running with the USMTS Modifieds both times will be the new Dart Iron Man Challenge for USRA Stock Cars, which debuts at the May 26 event. This series will have 14-15 races and will take a driver’s best ten finishes for the year-end points fund awards, which includes a minimum $500 to win each event and at least $1,000 to the series champion.

Season Championships for the USRA Weekly Racing Series takes place on Wednesday, Aug. 25, and the curtain will close on the 2010 racing season with the thrilling 24th Annual Musco Lighting Fall Challenge on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 8-9.

Wed May 12 … Season Opener – USRA Weekly Racing Series featuring Musco USRA Modifieds, USRA Stock Cars, USRA B-Mods and USRA Hobby Stocks plus Karl Chevrolet Dirt Truck Series.

Wed May 19 … Racemart presents the USRA Weekly Racing Series featuring Musco USRA Modifieds, USRA Stock Cars, USRA B-Mods and USRA Hobby Stocks.

Wed May 26 … 9th Annual Spring Challenge featuring USMTS Casey’s General Stores Modifieds plus USRA Weekly Racing Series featuring USRA Stock Cars, USRA B-Mods and USRA Hobby Stocks. Tickets are $15 for adults, $5 for kids ages 6-12 and pit passes are $30.

Wed Jun 2 … Casey’s General Stores presents the USRA Weekly Racing Series featuring Musco USRA Modifieds, USRA Stock Cars, USRA B-Mods and USRA Hobby Stocks.

Wed Jun 9 … USRA Weekly Racing Series featuring Musco USRA Modifieds, USRA Stock Cars, USRA B-Mods and USRA Hobby Stocks.

Wed Jun 16 … Community 1st Credit Union presents the USRA Weekly Racing Series featuring Musco USRA Modifieds, USRA Stock Cars, USRA B-Mods and USRA Hobby Stocks.

Wed Jun 23 … Musco Lighting presents the USRA Weekly Racing Series featuring Musco USRA Modifieds, USRA Stock Cars, USRA B-Mods and USRA Hobby Stocks plus Karl Chevrolet Dirt Truck Series.

Wed Jun 30 … USRA Weekly Racing Series featuring Musco USRA Modifieds, USRA Stock Cars, USRA B-Mods and USRA Hobby Stocks.

Thu Jul 1 … MARS DIRTcar Super Late Model Series ($3,000 to win) plus USRA Weekly Racing Series featuring USRA B-Mods and USRA Hobby Stocks. Tickets are $15 for adults, $5 for kids ages 6-12 and pit passes are $30.

Wed Jul 7 … Palmer for Representative presents the USRA Weekly Racing Series featuring Musco USRA Modifieds, USRA Stock Cars, USRA B-Mods and USRA Hobby Stocks plus Karl Chevrolet Dirt Truck Series.

Tue Jul 13 … Tuesday Night Thunder – USRA Weekly Racing Series featuring Musco USRA Modifieds, USRA Stock Cars, USRA B-Mods and USRA Hobby Stocks.

Wed Jul 21 … KBOE Radio presents the Deery Bros IMCA Late Models @ the Southern Iowa Fair plus USRA Weekly Racing Series featuring Musco USRA Modifieds, USRA Stock Cars, USRA B-Mods and USRA Hobby Stocks. Tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for kids ages 6-12.

Wed Jul 28 … USRA Weekly Racing Series featuring Musco USRA Modifieds, USRA Stock Cars, USRA B-Mods and USRA Hobby Stocks.

Wed Aug 4 … USRA Weekly Racing Series featuring Musco USRA Modifieds, USRA Stock Cars, USRA B-Mods and USRA Hobby Stocks.

Tue Aug 17 … Tuesday Night Thunder – USRA Weekly Racing Series featuring Musco USRA Modifieds, USRA Stock Cars, USRA B-Mods and USRA Hobby Stocks.

Wed Aug 25 … Pepsi Season Championships – USRA Weekly Racing Series featuring Musco USRA Modifieds, USRA Stock Cars, USRA B-Mods and USRA Hobby Stocks.

Wed Sep 1 … 7th Annual Musco Lighting Southern Iowa Challenge featuring USMTS Casey’s General Stores Modifieds plus USRA Stock Cars, USRA B-Mods and USRA Hobby Stocks. Tickets are $15 for adults, $5 for kids ages 6-12 and pit passes are $30.

Fri Oct 8 … 24th Annual Musco Lighting Fall Challenge featuring Musco USRA Modifieds, USRA Stock Cars, USRA B-Mods and USRA Hobby Stocks. Pits open at 4:00, grandstands open at 5:00, hot laps at 6:30 and racing at 7:00; Tickets are $12 for adults and $3 for kids ages 6-12.

Sat Oct 9 … 24th Annual Musco Lighting Fall Challenge featuring Musco USRA Modifieds, USRA Stock Cars, USRA B-Mods and USRA Hobby Stocks. Pits open at 2:00, grandstands open at 3:00, hot laps at 5:00 and racing at 5:30; Tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for kids ages 6-12.

Musco USRA Modifieds – 21+ entries: 1. $1000, 2. $600, 3. $500, 4. $400, 5. $300, 6. $250, 7. $200, 8. $170, 9. $150, 10. $140, 11. $130, 12. $120, 13. $110, 14. $105, 15-24. $100, Tow $75; 1-20 entries: 1. $500, 2. $350, 3. $275, 4. $225, 5. $180, 6. $150, 7. $120, 8. $115, 9. $110, 10. $105, 11. $100, 12. $90, 13. $80, 14-20. $75, Tow $50.

USRA Stock Cars – 21+ entries: 1. $400, 2. $300, 3. $250, 4. $200, 5. $175, 6. $150, 7. $140, 8. $130, 9. $120, 10. $110, 11. $100, 12. $90, 13. $85, 14. $80, 15-24. $75, Tow $50; 1-20 entries: 1. $300, 2. $230, 3. $180, 4. $150, 5. $130, 6. $115, 7. $105, 8. $100, 9. $90, 10. $80, 11. $70, 12-13. $65, 14-20. $60, Tow $40.

Carter's International USRA B-Mods – 21+ entries: 1. $300, 2. $200, 3. $175, 4. $150, 5. $125, 6. $110, 7. $100, 8. $90, 9. $80, 10-11. $75, 12-13. $70, 14-15. $65, 16-24. $60, Tow $40; 1-20 entries: 1. $200, 2. $175, 3. $150, 4. $125, 5. $110, 6. $100, 7. $90, 8. $80, 9. $75, 10. $70, 11-12. $65, 13-14. $60, 15-16. $55, 17-20. $50, Tow $30.

USRA Hobby Stocks – 21+ entries: 1. $300, 2. $250, 3. $200, 4. $175, 5. $150, 6. $125, 7. $110, 8. $105, 9. $100, 10. $90, 11. $80, 12-13. $75, 14-15. $70, 16-17. $65, 18-24. $60, Tow $40; 1-20 entries: 1. $230, 2. $200, 3. $175, 4. $150, 5. $125, 6. $100, 7. $90, 8. $80, 9. $75, 10. $70, 11-12. $65, 13-14. $60, 15-16. $55, 17-20. $50, Tow $30.

Musco USRA Modifieds – Track: 1. $1000, 2. $600, 3. $450, 4. $300, 5. $200, 6. $175, 7. $150, 8. $125, 9. $125, 10. $125; National: 1. $5000, 2. $3000, 3. $2000, 4. $1500, 5. $1000, 6. $900, 7. $800, 8. $700, 9. $600, 10. $500, 11. $500, 12. $500, 13. $500, 14. $500, 15. $500, 16. $500, 17. $500, 18. $500, 19. $500, 20. $500.

USRA Stock Cars – Track: 1. $500, 2. $350, 3. $200, 4. $175, 5. $150, 6. $125, 7. $110, 8. $100, 9. $100, 10. $100; National: 1. $700, 2. $500, 3. $400, 4. $300, 5. $275, 6. $250, 7. $225, 8. $200, 9. $200, 10. $200.

Carter's International USRA B-Mods – Track: 1. $350, 2. $200, 3. $175, 4. $150, 5. $125, 6. $110, 7. $100, 8. $100, 9. $100, 10. $100; National: 1. $1000, 2. $700, 3. $600, 4. $500, 5. $400, 6. $300, 7. $250, 8. $200, 9. $200, 10. $200.

USRA Hobby Stocks – Track: 1. $350, 2. $200, 3. $175, 4. $150, 5. $125, 6. $110, 7. $100, 8. $100, 9. $100, 10. $100; National: 1. $1000, 2. $700, 3. $600, 4. $500, 5. $400, 6. $300, 7. $250, 8. $200, 9. $200, 10. $200.

For rules or other information about the United States Racing Association, check out the USRA website at www.usraracing.com.

USRA unveils fourteen-race schedule for “Dart Iron Man Challenge” inaugural season

WEBSTER CTY, Iowa (April 26) – The inaugural season for the “Dart Iron Man Challenge” for USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars has fourteen dates at twelve different premier speedways throughout Iowa, Minnesota and Missouri for the 2010 campaign, officials from the United States Racing Association announced today.

The ultra-competitive and exciting USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars will be teaming up with the undisputed heavyweight champion of Modified racing this season to create the ultimate feast for the action-hungry dirt racing fan as the “Dart Iron Man Challenge” will accompany the popular USMTS Casey’s General Stores National Tour at each event.

The series will make its debut on Wednesday, May 26, at the Southern Iowa Speedway in Oskaloosa, Iowa – the first of two visits to the Mahaska County Half-Mile Monster. The next night, the series visits the Highway 3 Raceway in Allison, Iowa. The 2010 campaign will come to a close at the same two venues on Wednesday and Thursday, Sept. 1-2.

In between, two dates are penciled in for June while August will be the busiest month with eight events on the calendar.

Wed May 26 … Southern Iowa Speedway, Oskaloosa, IA ($500 to win)
Thu May 27 … Highway 3 Raceway, Allison, IA ($500 to win)
Sat Jun 19 … Scotland County Speedway, Memphis, MO ($500 to win)
Tue Jun 22 … Mineral City Speedway, Fort Dodge, IA ($500 to win)
Sun Aug 1 … Nobles County Speedway, Worthington, MN ($500 to win)
Tue Aug 3 … Algona Raceway, Algona, IA ($500 to win)
Wed Aug 4 … Cresco Speedway, Cresco, IA ($500 to win)
Thu Aug 5 … Jackson Speedway, Jackson, MN ($500 to win)
Fri Aug 6 … Murray County Speedway, Slayton, MN ($500 to win)
Wed Aug 18 … Hamilton County Speedway, Webster City, IA ($500 to win)
Sat Aug 28 … 24 Raceway, Moberly, MO ($500 to win)
Tue Aug 31 … Marshalltown Speedway, Marshalltown, IA ($500 to win)
Wed Sep 1 … Southern Iowa Speedway, Oskaloosa, IA ($500 to win)
Thu Sep 2 … Highway 3 Raceway, Allison, IA ($500 to win)

Made possible by support from Dart Machinery and Allstar Performance, all races will pay a minimum of $500 to win and at least $100 to start. With 21 or more entries in the pit area, each race will pay $600 to win and $125 to start the main event. The ten-race points fund will carry a $1,000 top prize with the tenth-place finisher earning $100.

Dart will award a $75 certificate to the winner of each event and a $50 certificate to the ninth-place finisher.

In addition, each race will award national points in the USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Car division of the American Racer USRA Weekly Racing Series where the national champion will earn $700.

With 14 races on the schedule, the “Dart Iron Man Challenge” will take a driver’s 10 best points finishes toward the final year-end standings. Drivers are invited and encouraged to compete in all 14 races, but won’t be necessary for the year-end points total.

A USRA license is not required to compete in “Dart Iron Man Challenge” events, but only USRA-licensed drivers will be eligible for points funds in either the “Dart Iron Man Challenge” or American Racer USRA Weekly Racing Series.

Each event will have a qualifying format similar to the USMTS, with heat race passing points determining the “B” Main and “A” Main line-ups.

The American Racer KK-704 is the Official Tire of the USRA, but the Hoosier G-60 is also allowed at any USRA-sanctioned track in the Modified, Stock Car and B-Mod divisions.

Event Purse (21+ entries): 1. $600, 2. $400, 3. $300, 4. $200, 5. $175, 6. $150, 7. $140, 8. $130, 9-24. $125, Tow $60; If less than 21 entries: 1. $500, 2. $400, 3. $300, 4. $200, 5. $175, 6. $150, 7. $140, 8. $130, 9. $120, 10. $110, 11-20. $100, Tow $50.

“Dart Iron Man Challenge” Points Fund: 1. $1000, 2. $600, 3. $400, 4. $350, 5. $275, 6. $200, 7. $175, 8. $150, 9. $125, 10. $100. (Guaranteed based on ten events)

American Racer USRA Weekly Racing Series National Points Fund for USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars: 1. $700, 2. $500, 3. $400, 4. $300, 5. $275, 6. $250, 7. $225, 8. $200, 9. $200, 10. $200.

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

USRA OFFICIAL SPONSORS: Awesome Racewear, Dart Machinery, Intercomp, Karl Chevrolet, Karl Performance Parts, Kevko Oil Pans & Components, Nitroquest, RACEceiver, RHS – Racing Head Service.

USRA PARTICIPATING SPONSORS: Allstar Performance, Boubin Tire & Automotive, BRODIX Cylinder Heads, Day Motor Sports, SpeedNet Direct.

USRA CONTINGENCY SPONSORS: COMP Cams, Eibach Springs, Forty9Designs.com, Hooker Harness, Marsh Racing Wheels, QuickTime Inc, Racing Optics, Real Racing Wheels.

Hooker Harness hooks up American Racer USRA Weekly Racing Series competitors

FREEPORT, Ill. (April 5) – Officials from the United States Racing Association have announced that Hooker Custom Harness, Inc., has formed a partnership with the USRA to further their support of short track racing.

Hooker Harness will award certificates to drivers finishing fifth in the final 2010 American Racer USRA Weekly Racing Series national points for all four of the USRA’s premier divisions: USRA RHS Modifieds, USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars, USRA Karl Performance Parts B-Mods and USRA Hobby Stocks.

“Our association with the USRA will allow us to reach out to the racers at a new level and continue our commitment to safety,” said Hooker Harness’ Scott McPhillips. “Hooker Harness guarantees that all of our products will fit properly, and will make necessary alterations at no additional cost to the customer.”

Founded in the early 1970’s by Jack Hooker, Hooker Harness has earned the reputation as the leading and most respected producer of Aerobatic seatbelts and shoulder harnesses. The background in aviation and their commitment to quality, consistency, and customer service provided a solid foundation for Hooker Harnesses successful emergence into the racing industry.

While Hooker Harness can supply stock systems to customers, they can also provided custom sizing for individual customers at no additional cost.

To learn more about the safety features of the Hooker Harness, call 815-233-5478 or check out www.hookerharness.com.

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

USRA OFFICIAL SPONSORS: Awesome Racewear, Dart Machinery, Intercomp, Karl Chevrolet, Karl Performance Parts, Kevko Oil Pans & Components, Nitroquest, RACEceiver, RHS – Racing Head Service.

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

USRA CONTINGENCY SPONSORS: COMP Cams, Eibach Springs, Forty9Designs.com, Hooker Custom Harness, Marsh Racing Wheels, QuickTime Inc, Racing Optics, Real Racing Wheels.

CORONA, Calif. (March 30) – The United States Racing Association is proud to announce that Eibach Springs has joined the American Racer USRA Weekly Racing Series family of contingency sponsors for the 2010 racing season.

The inaugural program with the USRA will award the racing efforts of the USRA weekly warriors and continue Eibach Spring’s growing initiative to support of short track racing. Eibach Springs will grant product certificates to each of the top three eligible drivers in both the USRA RHS Modified and USRA Karl Chevrolet B-Mod divisions at season’s end.

“Eibach Springs is looking forward to building our relationship with the USRA in 2010 and beyond,” said Todd Carroll, National Sales Director for Eibach Springs. “One goal at Eibach Springs is to support the short track racers, and our partnership with the USRA is a perfect fit to attain that vision. The USRA promotes cost effective yet competitive racing while considering the bottom line of the racer, and we are excited to show our support of the USRA and the competitors this season.”

For more than 50 years, Eibach has dedicated itself to one simple quest: building the finest suspension components in the world. The inspiration for this effort can be summed up in four words – The Will To Win – and the results are showcased every day in the demanding world of racing, from the legendary Formula 1 circuits and rugged WRC stages around the world, to the high-banked ovals of America.

As the stakes in racing grow ever higher, competition gets even tougher. Precision, reliability and repeatability assume greater importance, as preparation for winning race efforts becomes more crucial than ever. And Eibach suspension components, which ultimately determine handling, balance and overall performance, must be nothing less than perfect.

To learn more about gaining an advantage with Eibach Springs, call toll-free 800-507-2338 or check out www.eibach.com on the World Wide Web.

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

USRA OFFICIAL SPONSORS: Awesome Racewear, Dart Machinery, Intercomp, Karl Chevrolet, Karl Performance Parts, Kevko Oil Pans & Components, Nitroquest, RACEceiver, RHS – Racing Head Service.

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

USRA CONTINGENCY SPONSORS: COMP Cams, Eibach Springs, Marsh Racing Wheels, QuickTime Inc, Racing Optics, Real Racing Wheels.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (March 9) – The United States Racing Association is proud to announce that COMP Cams has signed on as a contingency sponsor of the American Racer USRA Weekly Racing Series for the 2010 season.

As part of their program to support the drivers and teams of the USRA, COMP Cams – the absolute leader in valve train performance – will award product certificates valued at $3,000 to the top three finishers in the final 2010 points standings of the American Racer USRA Weekly Racing Series for four classes: USRA RHS Modifieds, USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars, USRA Karl Chevrolet B-Mods and USRA Hobby Stocks.

“COMP Cams is very excited to introduce our USRA contingency program for the 2010 season,” said Chris Douglas, Vice President of Marketing for COMP Cams. “This program is yet another testament to our strong belief in short track racing and giving back to those racers that utilize our products as part of their racing efforts.

“We look forward to a great relationship and we invite all the USRA competitors to give us a call to learn how we can help their engine program.”

For more than 34 years, the COMP Cams mission to produce the highest-performing products possible, provide customers with superior service and to lead the industry in technological development has never changed.

Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., COMP Cams employs the industry’s largest and most highly trained engineering staff, and the most sophisticated manufacturing processes and test equipment in the world. The integration of research, engineering and development at COMP Cams consistently proves itself by out-performing the competition.

Whether you’re looking for horsepower, reliability or gas mileage, COMP Cams has the products that will deliver. For more information about COMP Cams, call toll-free 800-999-0853 or visit them online at www.compcams.com.

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

USRA OFFICIAL SPONSORS: Awesome Racewear, Intercomp, Karl Chevrolet, Karl Performance Parts, Kevko Oil Pans & Components, Nitroquest, RACEceiver, RHS – Racing Head Service.

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

USRA CONTINGENCY SPONSORS: COMP Cams, Marsh Racing Wheels, QuickTime Inc, Racing Optics, Real Racing Wheels.

Racing Head Service named Official Cylinder Head of USRA, title sponsor of Modified division

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (March 9) – Racing Head Service – the legendary innovator of airflow technology – has partnered with the United States Racing Association for the 2010 season to support the drivers and teams competing in the American Racer USRA Weekly Racing Series.

As part of the new partnership, RHS will become the new title sponsor of the popular USRA Modified division and has been named the Official Cylinder Head of the USRA.

“RHS is excited to be the Official Cylinder Head of the USRA for the 2010 season and title sponsor for the modified division,” said Kevin Feeney, Product Manager for RHS. “Our diverse line of cylinder heads provides options for competitors in all of the USRA divisions for the GM, Ford and Chrysler engines.”

Drivers in four USRA-sanctioned divisions will benefit directly from support from RHS. More than $2,500 in product certificates will be doled out at season’s end to the top five in the final USRA RHS Modified national points and the top three finishers in the USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars, USRA Karl Chevrolet B-Mods and USRA Hobby Stocks.

In addition, RHS will also be contributing cash awards to the national points funds for all four classes.

“We are at the races every week working with the racers and engine builders to continue to provide the best products possible and our contingency program provides us a way to reward them for their support,” Feeney added. “We also have a large technical department built of racers eager to help everyone with their individual application and engine program.”

Founded in 1967, Racing Head Service offers the ultimate in cylinder head, engine block and intake manifold performance. Utilizing the resources of the industry leading COMP Performance Group engineering and development team and the most sophisticated engine technology in the performance aftermarket, RHS has re-established itself as a leader in airflow design.

As the company that started it all, RHS is proud to re-emerge as a member of the COMP Performance Group with the industry’s largest and most advanced airflow technology team. By combining knowledge with valve train experts at COMP Cams for more comprehensive R & D efforts, the engineers at RHS have been able to develop some of the highest flowing, best performing cylinder heads and intake manifolds in the performance aftermarket.

And recently, RHS has designed the most advanced engine block ever built for GM LS engines. These developments have helped usher in a new era of performance engine technology … and you are there to witness the event!

For more information about RHS, call toll-free 877-776-4323 or check out www.racingheadservice.com online.

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

USRA OFFICIAL SPONSORS: Awesome Racewear, Intercomp, Karl Chevrolet, Karl Performance Parts, Kevko Oil Pans & Components, Nitroquest, RACEceiver, RHS – Racing Head Service.

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

USRA CONTINGENCY SPONSORS: COMP Cams, Marsh Racing Wheels, QuickTime Inc, Racing Optics, Real Racing Wheels.

OSKALOOSA, Iowa (Feb. 9) – Officials from RL Promotions have announced a tentative schedule of events for the 2010 racing season at the Southern Iowa Speedway in Oskaloosa, Iowa.

Another exciting season of Wild, Wild Wednesdays with racing under the United States Racing Association banner will kick off on Wednesday, May 12, with the season opener for the USRA Weekly Racing Series featuring Musco USRA Modifieds, USRA Stock Cars, USRA B-Mods and USRA Hobby Stocks.

On May 19, the Mahaska County Half-Mile Monster will feature the first of three big specials for the Osky weekly warriors with a $1,500-to-win main event for the USRA Stock Cars. Two weeks later on June 2, the USRA Hobby Stocks run for a $1,500 top prize and the USRA B-Mods battle for $2,000 to win on June 9.

The high-flying mud-slinging Modifieds of the USMTS Casey’s General Stores National Tour return on Wednesday, May 26, for the 9th Annual Spring Challenge. Featuring Kelly Shryock, Zack VanderBeek, Jason Krohn, Al Hejna, Jason Hughes and many more of the nation's top pilots, the series returns for an encore on Wednesday, Sept. 1, during the Hunt for the USMTS Casey’s General Stores National Championship and the 7th Annual Southern Iowa Challenge presented by Musco Lighting.

Two dates are on tap for full-fendered Late Model fans. First, the Deery Brothers Summer Series for IMCA Late Models invades the super-fast half-mile oval on Wednesday, July 21, during the annual Southern Iowa Fair. Then, while the clay is still too hot to touch, the popular MARS DIRTcar Series makes its debut at Osky for a $3,000-to-win clash featuring Terry Phillips, Wendell Wallace, Jeremy Payne and many more of the top Super Late Model drivers from all over the Great Plains.

Defending track champions at the Southern Iowa Speedway are Brad Pinkerton of New Sharon (Musco USRA Modifieds), Matt Greiner of Washington (USRA Stock Cars), Tyler Groenendyk of Oskaloosa (USRA B-Mods) and Nathan Wood of Keswick (USRA Hobby Stocks).

Unless otherwise noted, pits open at 5:00, grandstands open at 5:30, hot laps begin at 7:15 and the first heat race starts at 7:30; Tickets are $8 for adults and $3 for kids ages 6-12; Pit passes are $25. Children under 6 are always admitted FREE of charge.

Wed May 12 … Season Opener – USRA Weekly Racing Series featuring Musco USRA Modifieds, USRA Stock Cars, USRA B-Mods and USRA Hobby Stocks.

Wed May 19 … Stock Car Special ($1,500 to win) – USRA Weekly Racing Series featuring Musco USRA Modifieds, USRA Stock Cars, USRA B-Mods and USRA Hobby Stocks.

Wed May 26 … 9th Annual Spring Challenge featuring USMTS Casey’s General Stores National Tour plus USRA Weekly Racing Series featuring USRA Stock Cars, USRA B-Mods and USRA Hobby Stocks. Tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for kids ages 6-12; Pit passes are $30.

Wed Jun 2 … Hobby Stock Special ($1,500 to win) – USRA Weekly Racing Series featuring Musco USRA Modifieds, USRA Stock Cars, USRA B-Mods and USRA Hobby Stocks.

Wed Jun 9 … B-Mod Special ($2,000 to win) – USRA Weekly Racing Series featuring Musco USRA Modifieds, USRA Stock Cars, USRA B-Mods and USRA Hobby Stocks.

Wed Jun 16 … USRA Weekly Racing Series featuring Musco USRA Modifieds, USRA Stock Cars, USRA B-Mods and USRA Hobby Stocks.

Wed Jun 23 … USRA Weekly Racing Series featuring Musco USRA Modifieds, USRA Stock Cars, USRA B-Mods and USRA Hobby Stocks.

Wed Jun 30 … USRA Weekly Racing Series featuring Musco USRA Modifieds, USRA Stock Cars, USRA B-Mods and USRA Hobby Stocks.

Wed Jul 7 … Musco Lighting presents the USRA Weekly Racing Series featuring Musco USRA Modifieds, USRA Stock Cars, USRA B-Mods and USRA Hobby Stocks.

Wed Jul 14 … USRA Weekly Racing Series featuring Musco USRA Modifieds, USRA Stock Cars, USRA B-Mods and USRA Hobby Stocks.

Wed Jul 21 … Deery Bros Summer Series for IMCA Late Models @ the Southern Iowa Fair plus USRA Weekly Racing Series featuring Musco USRA Modifieds, USRA Stock Cars, USRA B-Mods and USRA Hobby Stocks. Tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for kids ages 6-12.

Wed Jul 28 … USRA Weekly Racing Series featuring Musco USRA Modifieds, USRA Stock Cars, USRA B-Mods and USRA Hobby Stocks.

Wed Aug 4 … MARS DIRTcar Series ($3,000 to win) plus USRA Weekly Racing Series featuring Musco USRA Modifieds, USRA Stock Cars, USRA B-Mods and USRA Hobby Stocks. Tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for kids ages 6-12; Pit passes are $30.

Wed Aug 18 … USRA Weekly Racing Series featuring Musco USRA Modifieds, USRA Stock Cars, USRA B-Mods and USRA Hobby Stocks.

Wed Aug 25 … Season Championship – USRA Weekly Racing Series featuring Musco USRA Modifieds, USRA Stock Cars, USRA B-Mods and USRA Hobby Stocks.

Wed Sep 1 … 7th Annual Musco Lighting Southern Iowa Challenge featuring USMTS Casey’s General Stores National Tour plus USRA Stock Cars, USRA B-Mods and USRA Hobby Stocks. Tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for kids ages 6-12; Pit passes are $30.

For rules or other information about the United States Racing Association, check out the USRA website at www.usraracing.com.

GRAND BLANC, Mich. (Dec. 18) - GM Performance Parts recently announced a special rebate program to help circle tracks racers preparing for the 2010 season.

As an incentive for current or new users of GMPP sealed circle track crate engines, GM Performance Parts will rebate money directly to the racer for engines purchased between December 1-31, 2009.

GMPP Part #    Application    Rebate Amount
88958602        CT350             $300
(19258602)    CT350              $300
88958603        CT355              $400
88958604        CT400              $500

This special never-before-and-likely-never-again offer applies only to the GMPP Circle Track crate engines listed above, purchased from a GM Performance Parts dealer or authorized retail outlet.

All you have to do is:
• Download the “Racing Rebate from GM Performance Parts” rebate form.
• Fill out your registration information.
• Supply original invoice or receipt to verify proof-of-purchase.
• Mail in the requested information before January 31, 2010.

We sincerely thank all of our GM Performance Parts customers for their past and future support!

For more information about the United States Racing Association (USRA), call (515) 832-6000 or visit them online at www.usraracing.com.

USRA OFFICIAL SPONSORS: BRODIX Cylinder Heads, Karl Chevrolet, Karl Performance Parts, Nitroquest Motorsports Media.

USRA PARTICIPATING SPONSORS: Boubin Tire & Automotive, Day Motor Sports, SpeedNet Direct.

USRA CONTINGENCY SPONSORS: Holley Performance Products, KEVKO Oil Pans & Components, Marsh Racing Wheels, MUSCO Lighting, QuickTime Performance Race Parts, Racing Optics, Real Racing Wheels.

WEBSTER CITY, Iowa (Dec. 17) - On the heels of wrapping up a memorable and successful 2009 racing season, officials from the United States Racing Association (USRA) have released rules for four sanctioned divisions, effective January 1, 2010.

The changes are few, with some minor clarifications in place for all classes in 2010.

In the USRA Modified division, a handful of minor tweaks have been put in place to help maintain parity among the many different chassis and engine combinations available. Most notably, the maximum height allowed on the rear spoiler will be limited to five inches for racecars utilizing aluminum or raised runner heads other than the BRODIX Aluminum Spec Heads. The spoiler height will remain six inches for all competitors with other engine combinations.

In the popular USRA Stock Car class, adjustments in the carburetor rule are expected to be a welcome change.

"USRA Stock Cars continue to be one of the most exciting classes for dirt racing fans to watch," said USRA president Todd Staley. "The minor changes we've put in place will allow the Stock Cars to maintain the on-track action at a maximum and costs to a minimum while giving drivers some freedom of choice in what they want under their hood."

Changes in the fast-growing USRA B-Mods and USRA Hobby Stocks are nearly non-existent. Clarifications to the distributor and fuel rules reflect the most noticeable differences.

Three tracks have already announced the addition of the USRA B-Mods to their weekly program in 2010: Deer Creek Speedway in Spring Valley, Minn.; Dodge County Speedway in Kasson, Minn.; and the Mississippi Thunder Speedway in Fountain City, Wis.

Points will be awarded to drivers competing in the American Racer USRA Weekly Racing Series in sanctioned events held from March 5 through Oct. 31, 2010.

The USRA currently sanctions weekly racing at 20 speedways in six states — Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, South Dakota, Wisconsin and Missouri — plus special events at another 12 facilities. More than 1,800 drivers competed in USRA-sanctioned events during the 2009 season.

The United States Racing Association (USRA) was formed with a mission of accomplishing three goals: increased driver participation, increased attendance and increased sponsorship for each USRA-sanctioned racetrack. The USRA serves as a marketing partner with the bottom line of our sanctioned tracks at interest, and we are committed to maintaining guidelines to make racing affordable and fun for all racers, yet exciting and competitive for fans. The USRA is committed to providing a combination of cost-effective rules for competitors in weekly auto racing and effective marketing strategies to assist in the growth and popularity of the tracks at which they compete.

For more information about the United States Racing Association (USRA), call (515) 832-6000 or visit them online at www.usraracing.com.

USRA OFFICIAL SPONSORS: BRODIX Cylinder Heads, Karl Chevrolet, Karl Performance Parts, Nitroquest Motorsports Media.

USRA PARTICIPATING SPONSORS: Boubin Tire & Automotive, Day Motor Sports, SpeedNet Direct.

USRA CONTINGENCY SPONSORS: Holley Performance Products, KEVKO Oil Pans & Components, Marsh Racing Wheels, MUSCO Lighting, QuickTime Performance Race Parts, Racing Optics, Real Racing Wheels.