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25th Annual Musco Lighting Fall Challenge slated Oct. 14-15 at Southern Iowa Speedway

OSKALOOSA, Iowa (Oct. 4) – The Southern Iowa Speedway in Oskaloosa, Iowa, is readying for one final blockbuster event to put the wraps on the 2011 season with as the Mahaska County Monster comes alive for the 25th Annual Musco Lighting Fall Challenge on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 14-15.

More than $50,000 is up for grabs, including $1,200 to win the main event 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 featuring heats, last chance races and an A-main in each division. Each of the four 24-car feature races on Saturday will pay $1,200 to win and $250 to start.

All drivers will draw for heat race starting positions on Friday, with the top 8 finishers in each feature being locked into Saturday’s main event. However, each of those 8 qualifiers will have the option to forfeit their guaranteed starting spot on Saturday for a chance to put some extra money in their pocket Friday night.

After the A-Mains on Friday night, there will be 72 envelopes presented. Each envelope will contain a cash award ranging from $50 to $700, and all 72 drivers that started Friday’s A-Mains will be pulling from the same pool of envelopes. The driver finishing first in the first A-Main staged will have his choice of picking his envelope first or later in the rotation, and so forth.

The following amounts will be placed in the 72 envelopes: 2 with $700, 1 with $500, 1 with $450, 1 with $400, 1 with $350, 1 with $325, 2 with $300, 2 with $250, 2 with $200, 2 with $175, 3 with $150, 4 with $125, 28 with $100, 8 with $75 and 14 with $50.

Drivers finishing in the top 8 will forfeit their starting spot among the first four rows on Saturday if they elect to take an envelope, making this a true “Gambler’s Race” for each competitor.

“It will be interesting to see how many of the drivers locked into Saturday's show decide to give up their spot and take an envelope,” said Todd Staley, who will be promoting his final event at Osky.

“Friday is all about finding out who is racing for glory and who is racing for the money. You hear a lot of comments throughout the year about purses being top heavy and not paying enough throughout the field. What could be more balanced than every finisher having the same odds of winning the most cash?”

In addition, ten names from the group of drivers that failed to qualify for their A-Main Friday night will be randomly drawn to receive a $100 cash bonus.

On Saturday, drivers not already qualified for the A-Main will once again draw for heat race starting position, with the main event fields being completed with last chance races in each division.

Saturday’s A-Main will pay the following amounts in each class: 1. $1200, 2. $950, 3. $825, 4. $750, 5. $675, 6. $600, 7. $550, 8. $500, 9. $470, 10. $430, 11. $400, 12. $350, 13. $325, 14. $300, 15. $280, 16. $275, 17. $270, 18. $265, 19. $260, 20. $255, 21. $250, 22. $250, 23. $250, 24. $250. Tow money for non-qualifiers is $75.

But that’s not all.

Officials will hand out another $100 cash bonus at the start of Saturday’s program to ten random drivers not already qualified for Saturday’s A-Main. To be eligible, the driver must have raced on Friday night.

Finally, there will also be a cash bonus of $300, $200 and $100 to the top three finishers in the USRA RHS Modifieds that are utilizing a flat-tappet engine.

National points will be awarded each night in the American Racer USRA Weekly Racing Series. This will be the final weekend for USRA national points, and with tight points battles in all classes, officials are readying the pit area for an expected 150 cars or more.

On Friday, pits gates open at 4 p.m., grandstands open at 5:30, hot laps are at 7 and racing starts at 7:30. Pit gates will open at 1 p.m. on Saturday, with grandstands opening at 3:30, hot laps at 6 and racing starting at 6:30.

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

Entry fee for each class is $100 on or before Oct. 7 or $150 at gate on raceday. RACEceivers and AMB transponders will be used and available for rent or purchase. For all classes except Hobby Stocks, tires permitted are American Racer KK704 or stamped Hoosier G60. All other USRA rules apply.

Competitors may download an entry form at www.rlpromotions.com/fallchallenge.pdf or call 515-832-6000 to register by phone with a credit card.

Defending Musco Lighting Fall Challenge champions are Colt Mather (Musco USRA Modifieds), Darin Toot (USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars), Cayden Carter (Carter’s Manufacturing USRA B-Mods) and Chris Hovden (USRA Hobby Stocks).

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.raceosky.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.

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Reicks, Carter win Iron Man Challenge finales at Highway 3 Raceway; Van Genderen and Carter claim points titles

ALLISON, Iowa (Sept. 1) – A grueling season-long campaign wrapped up with a thrilling finale Thursday night at the Highway 3 Raceway in Allison, Iowa, as two repeat winners captured the checkered flags while two new drivers emerged as 2011 champions of the Iron Man Challenge for USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars and USRA Karl Performance Parts B-Mods.

Tory Reicks of Waucoma pocketed the $700 top prize in the Stock Car main event with his second feature win of the season.

After starting fifth in the field, the 2009 American Racer USRA Weekly Racing Series Stock Car National Champion worked his way to the front on the big, smooth half-mile clay oval, and then held off veteran Steve Jackson of Polk City or the victory.

Polesitter Jason Minnehan of Churdan held on for a third-place showing while two-time USRA National Champion Tom Schmitt of Independence came home fourth ahead of Decorah’s Kyle Falck, who battled his way into the top 5 from the 15th starting spot.

Needing to win or finish second to steal the season-long Iron Man Challenge title, Kevin Donlan of Decorah could only manage a sixth-place finish while Mike Van Genderen of Newton claimed the title of 2011 Iron Man Challenge champion in the Stock Car division despite a 12th-place finish Thursday night.

For Van Genderen, this year’s title was a sweet reversal of fortune after finishing just three points behind Nathan Wood in the final standings of last year’s inaugural season for the Iron Man Challenge.

Donlan ended up 10 markers behind Van Genderen in this year’s final tally. Justin Temeyer finished third, followed by Reicks, Nathan Wood, Jackson, Jeff Joldersma, Todd Staley, Chris Ulrich and Minnehan.

As champion, Van Genderen earned $2,000 for his efforts.

In B-Mod action Thursday night, Cayden Carter of Oskaloosa took off from the outside of the front row and went on to win his sixth Iron Man Challenge main event of the season in just eleven starts.

Alex Zwanziger of Nashua finished second, Josh Bonnstetter of Slayton, Minn., continued his late-season surge with a third-place finish, Oskaloosa’s Carter VanDenBerg came home fourth and Brian Schrage of Cresco rounded out the top-5 finishers.

In addition to earning $700 for the win, Carter also clinched the season-long Iron Man title for the B-Mods to earn an additional $700.

A trip to victory lane or a runner-up finish by Carter Thursday night was good enough to claim the crown, regardless of what his nearest combatants did in the feature.

It was a heart-breaking end to a great season for Matt Lettow, who led the B-Mod points every step of the way since winning the first event of the year in Winston, Mo., back in April only to see it slip away on the final night of the campaign.

Brandon Hare was also mathematically alive coming into Thursday’s tilt, but he finished 18th in Thursday’s main event to eliminate any chance at the title.

While Lettow finished 19th in the main event, he held on to second place in the final standings – an unsatisfying consolation prize after an impressive season where he racked up thirteen top-5 finishes in seventeen starts, but still 22 markers short of Carter’s points total.

Hare took third in the final Iron Man Challenge rankings for the B-Mods, followed by VanDenBerg, Bonnstetter, Schrage, Parker Hale, Jared Timmerman, Brandon Leeman and Ben Kates.

During the 2011 season for the Iron Man Challenge, there were 130 different Stock Car competitors (exactly the same as last year) while 237 different B-Mod drivers took part in the series during the first year for their division.

More than $140,000 in event purses was doled out to 367 drivers during the 19-race grind.

Officials are already making plans for the third season of the Iron Man Challenge in 2012.

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

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OFFICIAL RESULTS
American Racer USRA Weekly Racing Series
Iron Man Challenge
Highway 3 Raceway, Allison, Iowa
Thursday, September 1, 2011

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

USRA KARL PERFORMANCE PARTS B-MODS

Heat #1:
1. (6) 10 Cayden Carter, Oskaloosa, Iowa.
2. (3) 32z Alex Zwanziger, Nashua, Iowa.
3. (5) 80 Josh Bonnstetter, Slayton, Minn.
4. (4) 30 Scott Demmer, New Richland, Minn.
5. (9) 27s Jason Schlangen, Cresco, Iowa.
6. (2) 28 Parker Hale, Grand Meadow, Minn.
7. (8) 64 Brandon Leeman, Roland, Iowa.
8. (7) 82 Coby Bangasser, Allison, Iowa.
9. (1) 20g Mike Grantham, Bondurant, Iowa.

Heat #2:
1. (2) 7 Carter VanDenBerg, Oskaloosa, Iowa.
2. (6) 14m Brian Mahlstedt, Ionia, Iowa.
3. (1) 198 Sam Wieben, Dysart, Iowa.
4. (8) 11 Paul Price, Iowa Falls, Iowa.
5. (3) 22a Shawn Albers, Wellsburg, Iowa.
6. (4) 14e Chase Ellingson, Iowa Falls, Iowa.
7. (7) 7t Jared Timmerman, Norwalk, Iowa.
8. (9) 23 Jeremy Oakes, Spring Grove, Minn.
9. (5) 84w Jeff Welter, Nashau, Iowa.

Heat #3:
1. (5) 14 Brian Schrage, Cresco, Iowa.
2. (6) 21L Matt Lettow, Roland, Iowa.
3. (4) 56h Brandon Hare, Elma, Iowa.
4. (1) 10t Trevor Fecht, Allison, Iowa.
5. (3) 21 Chris Weigert, New Hampton, Iowa.
6. (8) 2 Jared Ratzke, Williams, Iowa.
7. (7) 82 Terry Quam, Decorah, Iowa.
8. (2) 56s Jeff Kennett, Dike, Iowa.
9. (9) 5 Steve Brass, Cedar Falls, Iowa.

“B” Main #1
1. (2) 21 Chris Weigert, New Hampton, Iowa.
2. (3) 28 Parker Hale, Grand Meadow, Minn.
3. (7) 20g Mike Grantham, Bondurant, Iowa.
4. (1) 10t Trevor Fecht, Allison, Iowa.
5. (5) 82 Terry Quam, Decorah, Iowa.
6. (4) 64 Brandon Leeman, Roland, Iowa.
7. (6) 82 Coby Bangasser, Allison, Iowa.
8. (8) 5 Steve Brass, Cedar Falls, Iowa, $50.

“B” Main #2
1. (1) 22a Shawn Albers, Wellsburg, Iowa.
2. (3) 14e Chase Ellingson, Iowa Falls, Iowa.
3. (6) 56s Jeff Kennett, Dike, Iowa.
4. (5) 23 Jeremy Oakes, Spring Grove, Minn.
7. (2) 2 Jared Ratzke, Williams, Iowa, $50.
7. (4) 7t Jared Timmerman, Norwalk, Iowa, $50.
7. (7) 84w Jeff Welter, Nashau, Iowa, $50.

“A” Main:
1. (2) 10 Cayden Carter, Oskaloosa, Iowa, $500.
2. (5) 32z Alex Zwanziger, Nashua, Iowa, $400.
3. (4) 80 Josh Bonnstetter, Slayton, Minn., $300.
4. (7) 7 Carter VanDenBerg, Oskaloosa, Iowa, $250.
5. (6) 14 Brian Schrage, Cresco, Iowa, $200.
6. (3) 11 Paul Price, Iowa Falls, Iowa, $175.
7. (21) 82 Terry Quam, Decorah, Iowa, $150.
8. (12) 30 Scott Demmer, New Richland, Minn., $130.
9. (22) 64 Brandon Leeman, Roland, Iowa, $100.
10. (11) 27s Jason Schlangen, Cresco, Iowa, $90.
11. (14) 22a Shawn Albers, Wellsburg, Iowa, $85.
12. (18) 56s Jeff Kennett, Dike, Iowa, $80.
13. (19) 10t Trevor Fecht, Allison, Iowa, $75.
14. (17) 20g Mike Grantham, Bondurant, Iowa, $75.
15. (25) 82 Coby Bangasser, Allison, Iowa, $75.
16. (20) 23 Jeremy Oakes, Spring Grove, Minn., $75.
17. (10) 198 Sam Wieben, Dysart, Iowa, $75.
18. (9) 56h Brandon Hare, Elma, Iowa, $75.
19. (8) 21L Matt Lettow, Roland, Iowa, $75.
20. (13) 21 Chris Weigert, New Hampton, Iowa, $75.
21. (16) 14e Chase Ellingson, Iowa Falls, Iowa, $75.
22. (15) 28 Parker Hale, Grand Meadow, Minn., $75.
23. (1) 14m Brian Mahlstedt, Ionia, Iowa, $75.

Points Standings (final): Carter 928, Lettow 906, Hare 889, VanDenBerg 820, Bonnstetter 777, Schrage 769, Hale 755, Timmerman 749, Leeman 666, Ben Kates 494.

USRA KARL CHEVROLET STOCK CARS

Heat #1:
1. (2) 2j Steve Jackson, Polk City, Iowa.
2. (1) K20 Kevin Paca, Britt, Iowa.
3. (5) 15 Mitch Hovden, Decorah, Iowa.
4. (4) R31 Ryan Leeman, Roland, Iowa.
5. (3) M5 Jim Mitchell, Webster City, Iowa.
6. (8) 33 Kevin Donlan, Decorah, Iowa.
7. (7) 57v Mike Van Genderen, Newton, Iowa.
8. (6) 20 Dan Trimble, Fairbank, Iowa.

Heat #2:
1. (6) 7 Jason Minnehan, Churdan, Iowa.
2. (2) 7iii Ryan Hiscocks, Britt, Iowa.
3. (3) 42 Dan Christopher, Decorah, Iowa.
4. (5) 121g Arlen Hoy, Marble Rock, Iowa.
5. (4) 00 Danny Cole, Lansing, Iowa.
6. (7) 47 Mike Mauer, Cedar Falls, Iowa.
7. (1) 29 Dean Everts, Parkersburg, Iowa.

Heat #3:
1. (2) 18 Tom Schmitt, Independence, Iowa.
2. (4) 27t Tory Reicks, Waucoma, Iowa.
3. (6) 26 Brian Irvine, Oelwein, Iowa.
4. (7) 30 Mark Massey, Worthington, Iowa.
5. (5) 67 Kyle Falck, Decorah, Iowa.
6. (3) 57 Dennis Plain, Webster City, Iowa.
7. (1) 32 Dan Feltus, Allison, Iowa.

“A” Main:
1. (5) 27t Tory Reicks, Waucoma, Iowa, $700.
2. (4) 2j Steve Jackson, Polk City, Iowa, $500.
3. (1) 7 Jason Minnehan, Churdan, Iowa, $400.
4. (3) 18 Tom Schmitt, Independence, Iowa, $300.
5. (15) 67 Kyle Falck, Decorah, Iowa, $250.
6. (16) 33 Kevin Donlan, Decorah, Iowa, $200.
7. (2) 15 Mitch Hovden, Decorah, Iowa, $170.
8. (6) 7iii Ryan Hiscocks, Britt, Iowa, $150.
9. (21) 20 Dan Trimble, Fairbank, Iowa, $130.
10. (12) R31 Ryan Leeman, Roland, Iowa, $125.
11. (10) 42 Dan Christopher, Decorah, Iowa, $125.
12. (19) 57v Mike Van Genderen, Newton, Iowa, $125.
13. (11) 121g Arlen Hoy, Marble Rock, Iowa, $125.
14. (9) 30 Mark Massey, Worthington, Iowa, $125.
15. (13) M5 Jim Mitchell, Webster City, Iowa, $125.
16. (17) 47 Mike Mauer, Cedar Falls, Iowa, $125.
17. (7) 26 Brian Irvine, Oelwein, Iowa, $125.
18. (8) K20 Kevin Paca, Britt, Iowa, $125.
19. (14) 00 Danny Cole, Lansing, Iowa, $125.
20. (20) 32 Dan Feltus, Allison, Iowa, $125.
21. (18) 57 Dennis Plain, Webster City, Iowa, $125.
DNS - 29 Dean Everts, Parkersburg, Iowa, $75.

Points Standings (final): Van Genderen 930, Donlan 920, Justin Temeyer 884, Reicks 867, Nathan Wood 865, Jackson 844, Jeff Joldersma 780, Todd Staley 759, Chris Ulrich 741, Minnehan 712.

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

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

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

Reutzel, Christopher win first Iron Man Challenge features at Fairmont

FAIRMONT, Minn. (Aug. 31) – The Iron Man Challenge made its maiden voyage to the Fairmont Raceway Wednesday night with two new winners sharing the spotlight in victory lane.

Tad Reutzel of Burt, Iowa, passed points leader Matt Lettow with two laps to go and went on to capture his first Iron Man trophy in the USRA Karl Performance Parts B-Mods.

Lettow, who led from the start from the pole position, had to settle for the runner-up spot but earned some quality points as he looks to sew up the title tomorrow night in Allison, Iowa.

Fairmont’s Kyle Steuber finished third and Cullen De Ruyter of Ruthton came from ninth to finish in the fourth spot while Jason Fisher of Lakefield wound up fifth.

Matthew Looft, Brandon Hare, Parker Hale, Brian Schrage and Dan Paplow rounded out the top-10 finishers.

Making his tenth Iron Man start, Hare’s seventh-place finish was his worst finish of the campaign and trails Lettow by 17 points heading into the season finale Thursday. Cayden Carter is another nine points back in third, and all three drivers have the door open to take the title.

With fifth-place being his lowest finish of the season, only a top-4 result will help Lettow increase his advantage as points are awarded based on a driver’s 10 best nights.

If Lettow wins or finishes second Thursday night, Hare is mathematically eliminated. However, if Lettow finishes third or worse, Hare can win the championship with a victory … if Lettow finishes fourth, Hare can win the championship with a runner-up finish … if Lettow finishes fifth or worse, Hare can win the championship with a third-place finish while a fourth-place finish would result in a tie with Lettow holding the tie-breaker advantage based on top-5 finishes for the season (both have two wins).

The scenarios become even more confusing when factoring Carter into the mix. The youngster from Oskaloosa, Iowa, trails Lettow by 26 markers but can increase his points total by as much as 48 with a win. A trip to victory lane or a runner-up finish by Carter Thursday night gives him the crown regardless of what Lettow or Hare does.

While Lettow came close to wiring the field in the B-Mod main event, Dan Christopher pulled it off in the USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Car feature race.

Starting from the outside of the front row, the driver from Decorah, Iowa, maneuvered flawlessly around the Fairmont oval to take home the $700 winner’s share of the purse while the rest of the field fought it out for the rest of the positions.

Ken Tietz of Belle Plaine scored runner-up honors, Derek Green of Granada finished third in his first Iron Man Challenge appearance and fellow Granada pilot Malcolm Teachout crossed the finish line fourth.

Points leader Mike Van Genderen of Newton, Iowa, had to rebound from an early-race problem and clawed his way back to a fifth-place finish while Tory Reicks, Dan Thate, Chris Ullrich, Kyle Falck and Jason Minnehan rounded out the top 10.
Like Lettow in the B-Mods, Van Genderen has ten top-5 finishes this season, so a Wednesday’s fifth place did not increase his points total. However, his nearest challenger, Kevin Donlan, made his tenth start his worst with an 18th-place finish – his first outside of the top 5 this year.

Van Genderen leads Donlan by 35 markers, and ‘The Flying Dutchman’ can sew up the championship by finishing first or second in Thursday’s finale. However, a win by Donlan coupled with Van Genderen winding up third or worse gives Donlan the 2011 Iron Man Challenge crown … if Van Genderen is no better than fourth when the checkered flag waves tomorrow, Donlan can take the title with a runner-up result while a third-place finish for Donlan creates a tie with Van Genderen holding the tiebreaker advantage based on season-long top-5 finishes (both drivers have three wins).

The Iron Man Challenge will wrap up the 2011 campaign on Thursday, Sept. 1, at the Highway 3 Raceway in Allison, Iowa.

Stock Cars will be racing for $700 to win and $125 to start while B-Mods will compete for a $500 top prize and $80 to start. Tow money for non-qualifiers will be $75 and $50, respectively. Stock Cars will have a $25 entry fee while the B-Mod entry fee is $15.

Tow money for non-qualifiers will be $75 and $50, respectively. Stock Cars will have a $25 entry fee while the B-Mod entry fee is $15.

What’s more, the Iron Man Challenge champions will merge from Thursday’s finale where the points fund for the Stock Cars carries a $2,000 top prize while the B-Mod champion will earn $700.

The USMTS Modifieds will round out the spectacular tripleheader of events.

Thursday’s event in Allison will kick off with spectator gates opening at 5 p.m. Hot laps begin at 6:30 and racing starts at 7. Race fans can pick up $2-off coupons on race day at the Casey's General Stores locations in Allison, Cedar Falls, Nashua and Waverly.

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.

Licensed USRA drivers in both classes also earn national points in the American Racer USRA Weekly Racing Series, and some tracks may also award track points.

Nineteen dates at fourteen dirt ovals in four states comprise the 2011 schedule for the second season of the Iron Man Challenge.

Licensed USRA drivers in both classes also earn national points in the American Racer USRA Weekly Racing Series, and some tracks may also award track points.

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

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OFFICIAL RESULTS
American Racer USRA Weekly Racing Series
Iron Man Challenge
Fairmont Raceway, Fairmont, Minn.
Wednesday, August 31, 2011

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

USRA KARL PERFORMANCE PARTS B-MODS

Heat #1:
1. (2) 14 Jason Fisher, Lakefield, Minn.
2. (4) 7j Jeremy Smith, Luverne, Minn.
3. (5) 1 Greg Sidles, Emmetsburg, Iowa.
4. (6) 56h Brandon Hare, Elma, Iowa.
5. (1) 24 Travis DeBoer, Fairmont, Minn.
6. (3) 25 Dan Paplow, Dundee, Minn.
7. (7) JD1 Justin DeBoer, Granada, Minn.

Heat #2:
1. (1) 36 Jeremy Aust, Fairmont, Minn.
2. (4) 21L Matt Lettow, Roland, Iowa.
3. (6) 80 Josh Bonnstetter, Slayton, Minn.
4. (5) 1 Nick Johansen, Tyler, Minn.
5. (3) 2j Jeff Carter, Mapleton, Minn.
6. (2) 28 Parker Hale, Grand Meadow, Minn.
7. (7) 23 Jeremy Oakes, Spring Grove, Minn.

Heat #3:
1. (3) 18 Kyle Steuber, Fairmont, Minn.
2. (5) 5r Tad Reutzel, Burt, Iowa.
3. (4) 7 Cullen De Ruyter, Ruthton, Minn.
4. (6) 14 Brian Schrage, Cresco, Iowa.
5. (1) 9 Matthew Looft, Swea City, Iowa.
6. (2) 98 Dan Hanselman, Algona, Iowa.
7. (7) 32 Robert Black, Ventura, Iowa.

“A” Main:
1. (5) 5r Tad Reutzel, Burt, Iowa, $500.
2. (1) 21L Matt Lettow, Roland, Iowa, $400.
3. (7) 18 Kyle Steuber, Fairmont, Minn., $300.
4. (9) 7 Cullen De Ruyter, Ruthton, Minn., $250.
5. (6) 14 Jason Fisher, Lakefield, Minn., $200.
6. (14) 9 Matthew Looft, Swea City, Iowa, $175.
7. (10) 56h Brandon Hare, Elma, Iowa, $150.
8. (16) 28 Parker Hale, Grand Meadow, Minn., $130.
9. (11) 14 Brian Schrage, Cresco, Iowa, $100.
10. (15) 25 Dan Paplow, Dundee, Minn., $90.
11. (13) 2j Jeff Carter, Mapleton, Minn., $85.
12. (19) 23 Jeremy Oakes, Spring Grove, Minn., $80.
13. (4) 80 Josh Bonnstetter, Slayton, Minn., $75.
14. (17) 98 Dan Hanselman, Algona, Iowa, $75.
15. (20) 32 Robert Black, Ventura, Iowa, $75.
16. (8) 7j Jeremy Smith, Luverne, Minn., $75.
17. (3) 36 Jeremy Aust, Fairmont, Minn., $75.
18. (12) 1 Nick Johansen, Tyler, Minn., $75.
19. (2) 1 Greg Sidles, Emmetsburg, Iowa, $75.
20. (18) JD1 Justin DeBoer, Granada, Minn., $75.
DNS – 24 Travis DeBoer, Fairmont, Minn., $50.

Points Standings: Lettow 906, Hare 889, Cayden Carter 880, Carter VanDenBerg 795, Hale 755, Jared Timmerman 749, Bonnstetter 738, Schrage 730, Brandon Leeman 642, Ben Kates 494.

USRA KARL CHEVROLET STOCK CARS

Heat #1:
1. (2) 32 Derek Green, Granada, Minn.
2. (1) 110 Ken Tietz, Belle Plaine, Minn.
3. (4) 27t Tory Reicks, Waucoma, Iowa.
4. (3) 66 Dan Thate, Fairmont, Minn.
5. (5) 30 Mark Massey, Worthington, Iowa.
6. (6) 33 Kevin Donlan, Decorah, Iowa.
7. (7) 20 Dustin Wannarka, Winnebago, Minn.

Heat #2:
1. (4) 5x Luke Saathoff, Jackson, Minn.
2. (2) 15 Mitch Hovden, Decorah, Iowa.
3. (1) 83 James Richert, Comfrey, Minn.
4. (3) M2 Matt Fox, Paton, Iowa.
5. (7) 57v Mike Van Genderen, Newton, Iowa.
6. (6) 7 Jason Minnehan, Churdan, Iowa.
7. (5) 35 Wayne Crimmins, Fort Dodge, Iowa.

Heat #3:
1. (4) 42 Dan Christopher, Decorah, Iowa.
2. (5) 67 Kyle Falck, Decorah, Iowa.
3. (3) 01u Chris Ullrich, Kiron, Iowa.
4. (2) 20t Malcolm Teachout, Granada, Minn.
5. (6) 00 Danny Cole, Lansing, Iowa.
6. (1) 14z Ned Kalis, Wells, Minn.
7. (7) 20x Andy Altenberg, Truman, Minn.

“A” Main:
1. (2) 42 Dan Christopher, Decorah, Iowa, $700.
2. (4) 110 Ken Tietz, Belle Plaine, Minn., $500.
3. (7) 32 Derek Green, Granada, Minn., $400.
4. (12) 20t Malcolm Teachout, Granada, Minn., $300.
5. (13) 57v Mike Van Genderen, Newton, Iowa, $250.
6. (3) 27t Tory Reicks, Waucoma, Iowa, $200.
7. (10) 66 Dan Thate, Fairmont, Minn., $170.
8. (9) 01u Chris Ullrich, Kiron, Iowa, $150.
9. (8) 67 Kyle Falck, Decorah, Iowa, $130.
10. (17) 7 Jason Minnehan, Churdan, Iowa, $125.
11. (15) 30 Mark Massey, Worthington, Iowa, $125.
12. (5) 5x Luke Saathoff, Jackson, Minn., $125.
13. (14) 00 Danny Cole, Lansing, Iowa, $125.
14. (20) 20x Andy Altenberg, Truman, Minn., $125.
15. (1) 83 James Richert, Comfrey, Minn., $125.
16. (6) 15 Mitch Hovden, Decorah, Iowa, $125.
17. (18) 14z Ned Kalis, Wells, Minn., $125.
18. (16) 33 Kevin Donlan, Decorah, Iowa, $125.
19. (11) M2 Matt Fox, Paton, Iowa, $125.
20. (19) 20 Dustin Wannarka, Winnebago, Minn., $125.
DQ – 35 Wayne Crimmins, Fort Dodge, Iowa, $0.

Points Standings: Van Genderen 930, Donlan 895, Justin Temeyer 884, Nathan Wood 865, Reicks 831, Steve Jackson 819, Jeff Joldersma 780, Todd Staley 759, Ulrich 741, Ryan Leeman 622.

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

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Fairmont, Allison tilts to decide Iron Man Challenge champions

FAIRMONT, Minn. (Aug. 30) – A season-long struggle for supremacy will culminate this week with the final pair of events for the Iron Man Challenge featuring USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars and USRA Karl Performance Parts B-Mods.

The tough-as-nails grassroots tour make its debut appearance at the Fairmont Raceway in Fairmont, Minn., this Wednesday, Aug. 31, before wrapping up the 2011 campaign on Thursday, Sept. 1, at the Highway 3 Raceway in Allison, Iowa.

Stock Cars will be racing for $700 to win and $125 to start each night while B-Mods will compete for a $500 top prize and $80 to start.

What’s more, the Iron Man Challenge champions will merge from Thursday’s finale where the points fund for the Stock Cars carries a $2,000 top prize while the B-Mod champion will earn $700.

The USMTS Modifieds will round out the spectacular tripleheader of events both nights.

Mike Van Genderen sits atop the Stock Car standings. Justin Temeyer is 46 points back in second and defending Iron Man Challenge titleist Nathan Wood is 65 markers from the lead. However, three-time winner Kevin Donlan is 91 points behind Van Genderen but has competed in just nine shows so far. With a solid top-5 finish in the next event, Donlan will become a factor in the points race.

Matt Lettow’s season-long lead is now only 15 points over Cayden Carter in the B-Mod title hunt while last year’s American Racer USRA Weekly Racing Series B-Mod National Champion Brandon Hare is 84 markers behind, but has competed in just nine events to date.

At Fairmont on Wednesday, pit gates open at 4 p.m., grandstands open at 5, hot laps are slated to begin at 7 and the first green flag waves at 7:30. Race fans can pick up $2-off admission coupons at both Casey’s General Stores locations in Fairmont.

The Fairmont Raceway is a high-banked half-mile dirt oval located 1.0 mile south of I-90 (Exit 99) on CR 39 (at the Martin County Fairgrounds). For more information call 515-295-5555 or 507-235-6996 on race day or visit www.fairmontraceway.com online.

Thursday’s event in Allison will kick off with spectator gates opening at 5 p.m. Hot laps begin at 6:30 and racing starts at 7. Race fans can pick up $2-off coupons on race day at the Casey's General Stores locations in Allison, Cedar Falls, Nashua and Waverly.

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.

At both venues this week, tow money for non-qualifiers will be $75 and $50, respectively. Stock Cars will have a $25 entry fee while the B-Mod entry fee is $15.

Licensed USRA drivers in both classes also earn national points in the American Racer USRA Weekly Racing Series, and some tracks may also award track points.

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

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

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Donlan, Bonnstetter collect Iron Man Challenge checkers at Upper Iowa Speedway

DECORAH, Iowa (Aug. 27) – The Iron Man Challenge invaded the Upper Iowa Speedway Saturday night with a new winner emerging in the USRA Karl Performance Parts B-Mods and a three-time winner in the USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars as the battle for the points title got even tighter.

After a handful of top-5 finishes this season, Josh Bonnstetter of Slayton, Minn., finally made his first trip to victory lane after a tough challenge from Norwalk’s Jared Timmerman in the B-Mod feature.

Polesitter Brian Schrage of Cresco took the lead at the drop of the green flag, but Bonnstetter chased him down from his seventh starting spot to snare the lead.

A few laps later, Timmerman got by the leader but Bonnstetter battled back to regain the top spot and go on to collect the $500 paycheck while Timmerman settled for the runner-up finish.

Troy Hovey of Decorah wound up third, points leader Matt Lettow of Roland finished fourth and Jason Schlangen of Cresco rounded out the top 5.

Making his tenth start this season, five-time winner Cayden Carter took sixth and closed in on Lettow in the points race. With just two events remaining, Lettow’s season-long lead is now only 15 points over Carter while Brandon Hare is 84 markers behind, but has competed in just nine events.

Points are awarded based on a driver’s 10 best nights, so the Iron Man Challenge title for the B-Mods is up for grabs.

In Saturday night’s Stock Car finale, Kevin Donlan collected his third Iron Man trophy of the 2011 campaign in front of his hometown fans, and pocketed $700 for his efforts.

Former three-time USRA Karl Performance Parts B-Mod National Champion Matt Jones of Waukon made his second start this year in the Iron Man Challenge and wound up with his second runner-up paycheck.

Another Decorah driver, Mitch Hovden came from the 11 starting spot to take third, with former USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Car National Champion Tom Schmitt of Independence in fourth and Shawn Peter of Mable, Minn., fifth.

Missing in action Saturday night was points leader Mike Van Genderen, but the ‘Flying Dutchman’ remains atop the standings with two events to go. Justin Temeyer is 46 points back in second and defending Iron Man Challenge titleist Nathan Wood is 65 markers from the lead.

Donlan is currently fourth and 91 points behind Van Genderen, but has competed in just nine shows so far. With a solid top-5 finish in the next event, Donlan will become a factor in the points race.

The next-to-last Iron Man Challenge race of the season takes place this Wednesday, Aug. 31, at the Fairmont Raceway in Fairmont, Minn., before wrapping up the 2011 campaign on Thursday, Sept. 1, at the Highway 3 Raceway in Allison, Iowa.

At both venues, Stock Cars will be racing for $700 to win and $125 to start while B-Mods will compete for a $500 top prize and $80 to start. Tow money for non-qualifiers will be $75 and $50, respectively. Stock Cars will have a $25 entry fee while the B-Mod entry fee is $15.

Nineteen dates at fourteen dirt ovals in four states comprise the 2011 schedule for the second season of the Iron Man Challenge. Points for both classes will be awarded based on a driver’s 10 best nights.

Licensed USRA drivers in both classes also earn national points in the American Racer USRA Weekly Racing Series, and some tracks may also award track points.

The Iron Man Challenge points fund for the Stock Cars carries a $2,000 top prize with the tenth-place finisher earning $200. In the B-Mod class, the points champion will earn $700 with tenth taking home $100.

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

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OFFICIAL RESULTS
American Racer USRA Weekly Racing Series
Iron Man Challenge
Upper Iowa Speedway, Decorah, Iowa
Saturday, August 27, 2011

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

USRA KARL PERFORMANCE PARTS B-MODS

Heat #1:
1. (2) 10 Cayden Carter, Oskaloosa, Iowa.
2. (3) 88x Jimmy Broszeit, Postville, Iowa.
3. (8) 20 Greg Mitchell, Decorah, Iowa.
4. (6) 34 Jeremy Schaufenbuel, New Hampton, Iowa.
5. (5) 21 Curtis Engen, Monona, Iowa.
6. (4) 30 Tom Fink, Waukon, Iowa.
7. (1) 17b Matt Buddenberg, Decorah, Iowa.
8. (7) 77 Jack Myer, Ankeny, Iowa.

Heat #2:
1. (1) 7t Jared Timmerman, Norwalk, Iowa.
2. (4) 14m Brian Mahlstedt, Ionia, Iowa.
3. (3) 16 Eric Verthein, Waukon, Iowa.
4. (2) 98 Kyle Anderson, Decorah, Iowa.
5. (6) 21 Chris Weigert, New Hampton, Iowa.
6. (7) 28 Parker Hale, Grand Meadow, Minn.
7. (8) 8x Josh Roney, Postville, Iowa.
8. (5) 27k Andrew Kelly, Lanesboro, Minn.

Heat #3:
1. (2) 14 Brian Schrage, Cresco, Iowa.
2. (3) 80 Josh Bonnstetter, Slayton, Minn.
3. (5) 21L Matt Lettow, Roland, Iowa.
4. (7) 8 Mike Kelly, Lanesboro, Minn.
5. (8) 17c Chad Halverson, Decorah, Iowa.
6. (1) 10t Trevor Fecht, Allison, Iowa.
7. (4) 14x Austin Schrage, Cresco, Iowa.
8. (6) 4 Josh Gesell, Ridgeway, Iowa.

Heat #4:
1. (6) 76x Troy Hovey, Decorah, Iowa.
2. (1) 23b Brett Bumgardner, Hawkeye, Iowa.
3. (3) 7 Chad Dugan, Garber, Iowa.
4. (5) 27s Jason Schlangen, Cresco, Iowa.
5. (7) 82 Terry Plum, Decorah, Iowa.
6. (4) 66a Anthony Onstot, Norwalk, Iowa.
7. (9) 23 Jeremy Oakes, Spring Grove, Minn.
8. (2) 8k Justin Kupka, Decorah, Iowa.
9. (8) 72 Kyle Buxengard, Caledonia, Minn.

“B” Main #1:
1. (2) 27s Jason Schlangen, Cresco, Iowa.
2. (1) 7 Chad Dugan, Garber, Iowa.
3. (8) 17b Matt Buddenberg, Decorah, Iowa.
4. (4) 21 Chris Weigert, New Hampton, Iowa.
5. (3) 98 Kyle Anderson, Decorah, Iowa.
6. (9) 77 Jack Myer, Ankeny, Iowa, $50.
7. (6) 10t Trevor Fecht, Allison, Iowa, $50.
8. (10) 4 Josh Gesell, Ridgeway, Iowa, $50.
9. (7) 23 Jeremy Oakes, Spring Grove, Minn., $50.
10. (5) 28 Parker Hale, Grand Meadow, Minn., $50.
11. (11) 72 Kyle Buxengard, Caledonia, Minn., $50.

“B” Main #2:
1. (1) 34 Jeremy Schaufenbuel, New Hampton, Iowa.
2. (7) 8x Josh Roney, Postville, Iowa.
3. (4) 21 Curtis Engen, Monona, Iowa.
4. (3) 82 Terry Plum, Decorah, Iowa.
5. (2) 17c Chad Halverson, Decorah, Iowa.
6. (9) 27k Andrew Kelly, Lanesboro, Minn., $50.
7. (8) 14x Austin Schrage, Cresco, Iowa, $50.
8. (6) 66a Anthony Onstot, Norwalk, Iowa, $50.
9. (5) 30 Tom Fink, Waukon, Iowa, $50.
10. (10) 8k Justin Kupka, Decorah, Iowa, $50.

“A” Main:
1. (7) 80 Josh Bonnstetter, Slayton, Minn., $500.
2. (4) 7t Jared Timmerman, Norwalk, Iowa, $400.
3. (3) 76x Troy Hovey, Decorah, Iowa, $300.
4. (10) 21L Matt Lettow, Roland, Iowa, $200.
5. (13) 27s Jason Schlangen, Cresco, Iowa, $175.
6. (5) 10 Cayden Carter, Oskaloosa, Iowa, $150.
7. (18) 21 Curtis Engen, Monona, Iowa, $130.
8. (17) 17b Matt Buddenberg, Decorah, Iowa, $110.
9. (19) 21 Chris Weigert, New Hampton, Iowa, $100.
10. (1) 14 Brian Schrage, Cresco, Iowa, $90.
11. (11) 8 Mike Kelly, Lanesboro, Minn., $85.
12. (12) 16 Eric Verthein, Waukon, Iowa, $80.
13. (9) 23b Brett Bumgardner, Hawkeye, Iowa, $75.
14. (15) 7 Chad Dugan, Garber, Iowa, $75.
15. (20) 82 Terry Plum, Decorah, Iowa, $75.
16. (22) 17c Chad Halverson, Decorah, Iowa, $75.
17. (2) 14m Brian Mahlstedt, Ionia, Iowa, $75.
18. (21) 98 Kyle Anderson, Decorah, Iowa, $75.
19. (14) 34 Jeremy Schaufenbuel, New Hampton, Iowa, $75.
20. (8) 88x Jimmy Broszeit, Postville, Iowa, $75.
21. (16) 8x Josh Roney, Postville, Iowa, $75.
22. (6) 20 Greg Mitchell, Decorah, Iowa, $75.

Points Standings: Lettow 895, Carter 880, Brandon Hare 811, Carter VanDenBerg 795, Timmerman 749, Hale 734, Bonnstetter 672, Schrage 656, Brandon Leeman 642, Ben Kates 494.

USRA KARL CHEVROLET STOCK CARS

Heat #1:
1. (1) 23 Matt Jones, Waukon, Iowa.
2. (3) 37 Pete Solum, Spring Grove, Minn.
3. (5) 33 Kevin Donlan, Decorah, Iowa.
4. (7) 18 Tom Schmitt, Independence, Iowa.
5. (4) 55 Derek Dettmann, Monona, Iowa.
6. (6) 27t Tory Reicks, Waucoma, Iowa.
7. (8) 30 Mark Massey, Worthington, Iowa.
8. (2) 52 Nathan Wood, Sigourney, Iowa.

Heat #2:
1. (2) 67 Kyle Falck, Decorah, Iowa.
2. (4) 00 Danny Cole, Lansing, Iowa.
3. (1) 42 Dan Christopher, Decorah, Iowa.
4. (7) 27 Shawn Peter, Mable, Minn.
5. (5) 69 Jake Ludeking, Decorah, Iowa.
6. (8) 10 Brian Webb, Decorah, Iowa.
7. (3) 11L Jake Lampert, Caledonia, Minn.
8. (6) 14 Todd Staley, Webster City, Iowa.

Heat #3:
1. (1) 56t Justin Temeyer, Independence, Iowa.
2. (2) 25 Dan Jones, Waterville, Iowa.
3. (4) 11 Shay Curtin, Waukon, Iowa.
4. (7) 15 Mitch Hovden, Decorah, Iowa.
5. (5) 121g Arlen Hoy, Marble Rock, Iowa.
6. (3) 97 Philip Wernert, Galesville, Wis.
7. (6) 7iii Ryan Hiscocks, Britt, Iowa.

“A” Main:
1. (3) 33 Kevin Donlan, Decorah, Iowa, $700.
2. (8) 23 Matt Jones, Waukon, Iowa, $500.
3. (11) 15 Mitch Hovden, Decorah, Iowa, $400.
4. (9) 18 Tom Schmitt, Independence, Iowa, $300.
5. (10) 27 Shawn Peter, Mable, Minn., $250.
6. (2) 00 Danny Cole, Lansing, Iowa, $200.
7. (13) 55 Derek Dettmann, Monona, Iowa, $170.
8. (17) 27t Tory Reicks, Waucoma, Iowa, $150.
9. (4) 25 Dan Jones, Waterville, Iowa, $130.
10. (14) 69 Jake Ludeking, Decorah, Iowa, $125.
11. (7) 67 Kyle Falck, Decorah, Iowa, $125.
12. (22) 52 Nathan Wood, Sigourney, Iowa, $125.
13. (23) 14 Todd Staley, Webster City, Iowa, $125.
14. (19) 30 Mark Massey, Worthington, Iowa, $125.
15. (21) 7iii Ryan Hiscocks, Britt, Iowa, $125.
16. (15) 121g Arlen Hoy, Marble Rock, Iowa, $125.
17. (5) 56t Justin Temeyer, Independence, Iowa, $125.
18. (18) 97 Philip Wernert, Galesville, Wis., $125.
19. (6) 37 Pete Solum, Spring Grove, Minn., $125.
20. (12) 42 Dan Christopher, Decorah, Iowa, $125.
21. (1) 11 Shay Curtin, Waukon, Iowa, $125.
22. (16) 10 Brian Webb, Decorah, Iowa, $125.
23. (20) 11L Jake Lampert, Caledonia, Minn., $125.

Points Standings: Mike Van Genderen 930, Temeyer 884, Wood 865, Donlan 839, Steve Jackson 819, Reicks 800, Jeff Joldersma 780, Staley 759, Chris Ulrich 715, Ryan Leeman 622.

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

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

Jackson, Higley win Iron Man Challenge battles at Winston

WINSTON, Mo. (Aug. 25) – The Iron Man Challenge invaded the I-35 Speedway in Winston, Mo., for the second time this season Thursday night with two new winners visiting victory lane at the 3/8-mile dirt oval.

Mike Higley of Tecumseh, Kan., became the first driver from the Sunflower State to etch his name in the record books as an Iron Man Challenge winner as he captured the $500 top prize in the USRA Karl Performance Parts B-Mod feature.

Behind the polesitter, several drivers clawed their way to the front in the main event. Carter VanDenBerg of Oskaloosa, Iowa, came from 11th to finish second, veteran Gene Claxton of Kansas City, Kan., raced from 14th to third and St. Joseph’s Truman Asher finished fourth after starting 17th.

Brett Shields of Mt. Ayr, Iowa, rounded out the top 5 finishers. Sixth through tenth went to Brandon Leeman, Royce Stanley, Bobbie Wood, Cayden Carter and Mark Botts.

Matt Lettow sat out his first event but remains the points leader over Brandon Hare, Carter, VanDenBerg, Parker Hale, Jared Timmerman, Leeman, Brian Schrage, Josh Bonnstetter and Ben Kates.

Sixteen new B-Mod drivers checked in for their first Iron Man Challenge event, bringing the total to 205 different B-Mod drivers to race in the series this year.

In the USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Car main event, veteran Steve Jackson of Polk City, Iowa, powered to his first Iron Man Challenge checkers of the season to collect the $700 winner’s share of the purse.

Points leader Mike Van Genderen of Newton, Iowa, started second and finished in the same spot as he held off Justin Temeyer of Independence, Iowa. Jason Minnehan of Churdan, Iowa, was fourth and Jeff Joldersma of McClelland, Iowa, rounded out the top 5 in his first event since rolling his “jalopy” in Cresco, Iowa, three weeks earlier.

Defending Iron Man Challenge champion Nathan Wood was sixth, local favorite Gene Stigall took seventh, Aaron Parmer finished eighth, Thomas Roberts nabbed ninth and Ryan Leeman completed the top 10.

Van Genderen remains the leader over Temeyer and Wood in a tight points battle for this year’s crown. Jackson and Joldersma solidified their spots in fourth and fifth, respectively, while Todd Staley, Kevin Donlan, Tory Reicks, Chris Ulrich and Leeman complete the top 10 in the rankings.

Action moves to the Upper Iowa Speedway in Decorah, Iowa, on Saturday night which is expected to bring together some of the biggest and fastest fields of the season. The semi-banked quarter-mile clay oval features some of the top USRA Stock Car and B-Mod drivers each and every week, and this weekend’s clash should provide plenty of thrills for the expected sell-out crowd.

Grandstands open at 5 p.m., hot laps are slated to begin at 6:30 and racing begins at 7. Also on the racing card will be the USRA Hobby Stocks battling for national points in the American Racer USRA Weekly Racing Series.

The Upper Iowa Speedway is located 1.8 miles east of US 52 on SR 9, then 1.0 mile northwest on Montgomery St., then northeast on E. Main St. (at the Winneshiek County Fairgrounds). For day-of-race information, call the track hotline at 563-382-9984 or check out www.upperiowaspeedway.com online.

USRA Stock Cars will be racing for $700 to win and $125 to start while USRA B-Mods will compete for a $500 top prize and $80 to start. Tow money for non-qualifiers will be $75 and $50, respectively. Stock Cars will have a $25 entry fee while the B-Mod entry fee is $15.

After this weekend, the next-to-last race of the season takes place on Wednesday, Aug. 31, at the Fairmont Raceway in Fairmont, Minn., before wrapping up the 2011 campaign on Thursday, Sept. 1, at the Highway 3 Raceway in Allison, Iowa.

Nineteen dates at fourteen dirt ovals in four states comprise the 2011 schedule for the second season of the Iron Man Challenge. Points for both classes will be awarded based on a driver’s 10 best nights.

Licensed USRA drivers in both classes also earn national points in the American Racer USRA Weekly Racing Series, and some tracks may also award track points.

The Iron Man Challenge points fund for the Stock Cars carries a $2,000 top prize with the tenth-place finisher earning $200. In the B-Mod class, the points champion will earn $700 with tenth-place taking home $100.

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

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OFFICIAL RESULTS
American Racer USRA Weekly Racing Series
Iron Man Challenge
I-35 Speedway, Winston, Mo.
Thursday, August 25, 2011

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

USRA KARL PERFORMANCE PARTS B-MODS

Heat #1:
1. (2) 57s Royce Stanley, Kansas City, Mo.
2. (4) 10 Cayden Carter, Oskaloosa, Iowa.
3. (3) 16 Bobby Penney, Excelsior Springs, Mo.
4. (5) 222 Dustin Crist, St. Joseph, Mo.
5. (1) 32p Jeremy Pittsenbarger, Cameron, Mo.
6. (8) 24 Aaron Sauter, St. Joseph, Mo.
7. (9) 7t Jared Timmerman, Norwalk, Iowa.
8. (6) 44D Duke Jacobs, Stewartsville, Mo.
9. (7) 23b Mark Botts, Meadville, Mo.

Heat #2:
1. (1) 101 Eddie Schwope III, St. Joseph, Mo.
2. (6) 64 Brandon Leeman, Roland, Iowa.
3. (2) 91 Joey Schwope, St. Joseph, Mo.
4. (4) 7 Carter VanDenBerg, Oskaloosa, Iowa.
5. (5) 57A Randy Ainsworth, Excelsior Springs, Mo.
6. (9) 76 Ronnie Miller, Trenton, Mo.
7. (7) 14w Bobbie Wood, Rayville, Mo.
8. (8) 73 Truman Asher, St. Joseph, Mo.
9. (3) 80 Tyee Parrott, Kansas City, Mo.

Heat #3:
1. (4) 8s Brett Shields, Mt. Ayr, Iowa.
2. (1) 11 Mike Higley, Tecumseh, Kan.
3. (3) 20t Mike Tanner, Kansas City, Mo.
4. (2) 42 Gene Claxton, Kansas City, Kan.
5. (5) 74 Anthony Asher, St. Joseph, Mo.
6. (8) 52M Dustin Miller, Pattonsburg, Mo.
7. (6) 44J Ronnie Jacobs, Stewartsville, Mo.
8. (7) 17x Clint Baker, Meadville, Mo.

“B” Main:
1. (7) 73 Truman Asher, St. Joseph, Mo.
2. (8) 17x Clint Baker, Meadville, Mo.
3. (9) 23b Mark Botts, Meadville, Mo.
4. (4) 14w Bobbie Wood, Rayville, Mo.
5. (6) 44D Duke Jacobs, Stewartsville, Mo.
6. (5) 44J Ronnie Jacobs, Stewartsville, Mo.
7. (10) 80 Tyee Parrott, Kansas City, Mo., $50.
8. (2) 52M Dustin Miller, Pattonsburg, Mo., $50.
9. (1) 24 Aaron Sauter, St. Joseph, Mo., $50.
10. (3) 7t Jared Timmerman, Norwalk, Iowa, $50.

“A” Main:
1. (1) 11 Mike Higley, Tecumseh, Kan., $500.
2. (11) 7 Carter VanDenBerg, Oskaloosa, Iowa, $400.
3. (12) 42 Gene Claxton, Kansas City, Kan., $300.
4. (17) 73 Truman Asher, St. Joseph, Mo., $200.
5. (3) 8s Brett Shields, Mt. Ayr, Iowa, $175.
6. (7) 64 Brandon Leeman, Roland, Iowa, $150.
7. (4) 57s Royce Stanley, Kansas City, Mo., $130.
8. (20) 14w Bobbie Wood, Rayville, Mo., $110.
9. (6) 10 Cayden Carter, Oskaloosa, Iowa, $100.
10. (19) 23b Mark Botts, Meadville, Mo., $90.
11. (16) 74 Anthony Asher, St. Joseph, Mo., $85.
12. (14) 32p Jeremy Pittsenbarger, Cameron, Mo., $80.
13. (5) 91 Joey Schwope, St. Joseph, Mo., $75.
14. (10) 222 Dustin Crist, St. Joseph, Mo, $75.
15. (18) 17x Clint Baker, Meadville, Mo., $75.
16. (13) 76 Ronnie Miller, Trenton, Mo., $75.
17. (15) 57A Randy Ainsworth, Excelsior Springs, Mo., $75.
18. (21) 44D Duke Jacobs, Stewartsville, Mo., $75.
19. (22) 44J Ronnie Jacobs, Stewartsville, Mo., $75.
20. (2) 16 Bobby Penney, Excelsior Springs, Mo, $75.
21. (9) 20t Mike Tanner, Kansas City, Mo., $75.
22. (8) 101 Eddie Schwope III, St. Joseph, Mo., $75.

Points Standings: Matt Lettow 892, Brandon Hare 811, Carter 799, VanDenBerg 795, Parker Hale 734, Timmerman 705, Leeman 642, Brian Schrage 584, Josh Bonnstetter 572, Ben Kates 494.

USRA KARL CHEVROLET STOCK CARS

Heat #1:
1. (1) 56t Justin Temeyer, Independence, Iowa.
2. (2) 7 Jason Minnehan, Churdan, Iowa.
3. (3) 68 Aaron Parmer, Humeston, Iowa.
4. (4) 65x Thomas Roberts, Kidder, Mo.
5. (5) 11T Bennie Turner, Smithville, Mo.
6. (6) 14x John Boller, St. Joseph, Mo.

Heat #2:
1. (4) 66 Jeff Joldersma, McClelland, Iowa.
2. (3) 52 Nathan Wood, Sigourney, Iowa.
3. (1) R31 Ryan Leeman, Roland, Iowa.
4. (2) 86c Jake Cameron, Winston, Mo.
5. (5) 20 Gene Stigall, Winston, Mo.
6. (6) 00 Cory Mulich, Kansas City, Kan.

Heat #3:
1. (4) 57v Mike Van Genderen, Newton, Iowa.
2. (6) 2J Steve Jackson, Polk City, Iowa.
3. (5) 14 Todd Staley, Webster City, Iowa.
4. (1) 94c Tyler Corkins, St. Joseph, Mo.
5. (2) 13 Brian Houghton, Smithville, Mo.
6. (3) 88 Jeff Dixon, Jamesport, Mo.

“A” Main:
1. (5) 2J Steve Jackson, Polk City, Iowa, $700.
2. (2) 57v Mike Van Genderen, Newton, Iowa, $500.
3. (6) 56t Justin Temeyer, Independence, Iowa, $400.
4. (3) 7 Jason Minnehan, Churdan, Iowa, $300.
5. (8) 66 Jeff Joldersma, McClelland, Iowa, $250.
6. (7) 52 Nathan Wood, Sigourney, Iowa, $200.
7. (14) 20 Gene Stigall, Winston, Mo., $170.
8. (4) 68 Aaron Parmer, Humeston, Iowa, $150.
9. (10) 65x Thomas Roberts, Kidder, Mo., $130.
10. (9) R31 Ryan Leeman, Roland, Iowa, $125.
11. (18) 88 Jeff Dixon, Jamesport, Mo., $125.
12. (13) 11T Bennie Turner, Smithville, Mo., $125.
13. (1) 14 Todd Staley, Webster City, Iowa, $125.
14. (11) 86c Jake Cameron, Winston, Mo., $125.
15. (16) 14x John Boller, St. Joseph, Mo., $125.
16. (17) 00 Cory Mulich, Kansas City, Kan., $75.
17. (12) 94c Tyler Corkins, St. Joseph, Mo., $75.
18. (15) 13 Brian Houghton, Smithville, Mo., $75.

Points Standings: Van Genderen 930, Temeyer 884, Wood 865, Jackson 819, Joldersma 780, Staley 751, Kevin Donlan 739, Tory Reicks 724, Chris Ulrich 715, Leeman 622.

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

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

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

USRA Stock Cars, B-Mods trek to Cresco, Fountain City for Iron Man Challenge clashes

CRESCO, Iowa (Aug. 1) – Ten races are in the books, and now the drivers seeking the 2011 Iron Man Challenge crowns head to familiar territory and new frontiers this Thursday and Friday, Aug. 4-5.

Back-to-back events in conjunction with the USMTS Modifieds will happen this Thursday at the Cresco Speedway in Cresco, Iowa, and then move to the Mississippi Thunder Speedway in Fountain City, Wis., on Friday.

USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Car drivers will be racing for $700 to win each night while a $500 top prize awaits the USRA Karl Performance Parts B-Mod winner at the end of each program.

Last year, Brian Gjere of Mabel, Minn., held off eventual Iron Man Challenge points champion Nathan Wood of Sigourney in a wild Stock Car finish at Cresco. Wood comes into this week’s doubleheader as the current Iron Man points leader for the Stock Cars, but clings to just a nine-point advantage over Justin Temeyer of Independence.

Lurking not far behind in the standings is the most recent winner Jeff Joldersma of McClelland, followed by Polk City’s Steve Jackson, Chris Ulrich of Kiron. Last year’s runner-up in the points, Mike Van Genderen of Newton sits sixth, but has two wins and six top-5 finishes in just seven starts.

Matt Lettow of Roland has led the Iron Man B-Mod points since the first race of the year, but is coming into the backyard of defending USRA National Champion Brandon Hare of Elma who, like Lettow, has captured two Iron Man Challenge checkered flags this year.

Jared Timmerman of Norwalk is currently second in the rankings, followed by Carter VanDenBerg of Oskaloosa, Hare and three-time winner Cayden Carter of Oskaloosa.

The B-Mods are a regular fixture at both Cresco and Fountain City, but Friday’s event will be the first-ever chance for the USRA-sanctioned Stock Cars to circle Bob Timm’s majestic Mississippi Thunder Speedway.

At Cresco on Thursday, pit gates open at 4 p.m. grandstands open at 5, hot laps begin at 7 and the first heat race gets the green flag at 7:30. USRA Hobby Stocks will also be on the racing card competing for national points in the American Racer USRA Weekly Racing Series.

The Cresco Speedway is located 2 blocks north of SR 9 on SW 7th (at the Howard County Fairgrounds). Day-of-the-race info is available by calling the track office at 563-547-3400. The Cresco Speedway is online at www.mhcfair.com/speedway.

Friday at the Mississippi Thunder Speedway, the pits will open at 4 p.m. and the grandstands will swing open at 5. Hot laps begin at 6:30 with racing to follow at 7 p.m.

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

Nineteen dates at thirteen dirt ovals comprise the 2011 schedule for the second season of the Iron Man Challenge. Points for both classes will be awarded based on a driver’s 10 best nights. Licensed USRA drivers in both classes also earn national points in the American Racer USRA Weekly Racing Series, and some tracks may also award track points.

The Iron Man Challenge points fund for the Stock Cars carries a $2,000 top prize with the tenth-place finisher earning $200. In the B-Mod class, the points champion will earn $700 with tenth-place taking home $100.

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

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

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

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

Joldersma best at Bloomfield for first Iron Man Challenge Stock Car triumph; Mundell masters B-Mods

BLOOMFIELD, Iowa (July 21) – Jeff Joldersma topped the field of USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars and Mark Mundell came out on top in the USRA Karl Performance Parts B-Mod main event Thursday night as the tough-as-nails Iron Man Challenge invaded the Bloomfield Speedway during the annual Davis County Fair.

Joldersma’s first trip to the 3/8-mile oval netted him his first Iron Man Challenge trophy, and the Stock Car driver from McClelland did it by passing and then holding off Wednesday night’s winner Mike Van Genderen of Newton who started on the pole.

Justin Temeyer of Independence came from the 16th starting spot to finish third, with Shane Weller of Agency and Tom Schmitt of Independence rounding out the top 5 finishers.

The $700 triumph helped move Joldersma up to third in the points standings behind defending Iron Man Challenge champion Nathan Wood of Sigourney and Temeyer who are just nine points apart.

In B-Mod action, Ottumwa’s Mark Mundell took home the $600 top prize in winning his first Iron Man Challenge main event.

Polesitter Jared Timmerman of Norwalk scored his best finish of the season in the runner-up spot, with points leader Matt Lettow of Roland taking third and notching his ninth top-10 finish in ten starts.

Carter VanDenBerg of Oskaloosa and Bloomfield’s Mike Shelton finished fourth and fifth.

Next up will be back-to-back events in conjunction with the USMTS Modifieds on Thursday and Friday, Aug. 4-5, at the Cresco Speedway in Cresco, Iowa, and first-ever clash at the Mississippi Thunder Speedway in Fountain City, Wis.

IRON MAN CHALLENGE UPCOMING EVENTS:

Thursday, Aug. 4 … Cresco Speedway, Cresco, Iowa
Friday, Aug. 5 … Mississippi Thunder Speedway, Fountain City, Wis.
Saturday, Aug. 20 ... Hamilton County Speedway, Webster City, Iowa
Sunday, Aug. 21 ... Nobles County Speedway, Worthington, Minn.
Thursday, Aug. 25 ... I-35 Speedway, Winston, Mo.
Saturday, Aug. 27 ... Upper Iowa Speedway, Decorah, Iowa
Wednesday, Aug. 31 ... Fairmont Raceway, Fairmont, Minn.
Thursday, Sept. 1 ... Highway 3 Raceway, Allison, Iowa

Seventeen dates at twelve dirt ovals comprise the 2011 schedule for the Iron Man Challenge. Points for both classes are based on a driver’s 10 best nights. Licensed USRA drivers in both classes will also earn national points in the American Racer USRA Weekly Racing Series.

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

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OFFICIAL RESULTS
American Racer USRA Weekly Racing Series
Iron Man Challenge
Bloomfield Speedway, Bloomfield, Iowa
Thursday, July 21, 2011

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

USRA KARL PERFORMANCE PARTS B-MODS

Heat #1:
1. (1) 25 Scott VanBuskirk, Hedrick, Iowa.
2. (3) 72 Brett Lowry, Montezuma, Iowa.
3. (2) 10R Ryan Fullenkamp, Bloomfield, Iowa.
4. (4) 57K Matt Burton, Ottumwa, Iowa.
5. (5) 7up Curtis Barnes, Greentop, Mo.
6. (6) 5s Rusty Sands, Unionville, Mo.
7. (7) 41 Aaron Penick, Kirksville, Mo.

Heat #2:
1. (4) 7 Carter VanDenBerg, Oskaloosa, Iowa.
2. (3) 7t Jared Timmerman, Norwalk, Iowa.
3. (5) 23K Ben Kates, Tonganoxie, Kan.
4. (6) 8 Tom Lathrop, Ottumwa, Iowa.
5. (1) 48 Cory Barker, Bloomfield, Mo.
6. (2) 777 Jayme Duinink, Pella, Iowa.

Heat #3:
1. (2) 21L Matt Lettow, Roland, Iowa.
2. (1) 03 Mark Mundell, Ottumwa, Iowa.
3. (5) 16 Mike Shelton, Bloomfield, Iowa.
4. (4) 12 Brandon Dale, Gorin, Mo.
5. (3) 48 Randy Rindom, Macon, Mo.
6. (6) 66 Richie Arnold, Ottumwa, Iowa.

“A” Main:
1. (2) 03 Mark Mundell, Ottumwa, Iowa, $600.
2. (1) 7t Jared Timmerman, Norwalk, Iowa, $500.
3. (6) 21L Matt Lettow, Roland, Iowa, $400.
4. (7) 7 Carter VanDenBerg, Oskaloosa, Iowa, $300.
5. (5) 16 Mike Shelton, Bloomfield, Iowa, $175.
6. (12) 12 Brandon Dale, Gorin, Mo., $150.
7. (17) 66 Richie Arnold, Ottumwa, Iowa, $125.
8. (3) 72 Brett Lowry, Montezuma, Iowa, $160.
9. (19) 5s Rusty Sands, Unionville, Mo., $100.
10. (4) 23K Ben Kates, Tonganoxie, Kan., $140.
11. (14) 48 Cory Barker, Bloomfield, Mo., $75.
12. (8) 25 Scott VanBuskirk, Hedrick, Iowa, $75.
13. (11) 57K Matt Burton, Ottumwa, Iowa, $75.
14. (10) 8 Tom Lathrop, Ottumwa, Iowa, $75.
15. (9) 10R Ryan Fullenkamp, Bloomfield, Iowa, $75.
16. (13) 7up Curtis Barnes, Greentop, Mo., $60.
17. (16) 48 Randy Rindom, Macon, Mo., $60.
18. (15) 777 Jayme Duinink, Pella, Iowa, $50.
19. (18) 41 Aaron Penick, Kirksville, Mo., $50.

Points Standings: Lettow 880, Timmerman 650, VanDenBerg 548, Brandon Hare 547, Cayden Carter 525, Parker Hale 521, Brandon Leeman 507, Brian Schrage 434, Josh Bonnstetter 429, Kates 387.

USRA KARL CHEVROLET STOCK CARS

Heat #1:
1. (3) 18 Tom Schmitt, Independence, Iowa.
2. (2) 66 Jeff Joldersma, McClelland, Iowa.
3. (5) 01u Chris Ullrich, Kiron, Iowa.
4. (4) 01i Mike Harward, Floris, Iowa.
5. (1) 79 Chris Hawkins, Bloomfield, Iowa.
6. (6) 56t Justin Temeyer, Independence, Iowa.
7. (7) 14 Derrick Agee, Huntsville, Mo.

Heat #2:
1. (5) 57v Mike Van Genderen, Newton, Iowa.
2. (3) 2J Steve Jackson, Polk City, Iowa.
3. (2) 20dub Shane Weller, Agency, Iowa.
4. (1) 29 Matt Greiner, Washington, Iowa.
5. (4) 07 Riley Newton, Bloomfield, Iowa.
6. (6) 3m Phil McClure, Floris, Iowa.

Heat #3:
1. (1) 27 Jason Cook, Mt. Pleasant, Iowa.
2. (3) 52 Nathan Wood, Sigourney, Iowa.
3. (6) 38 Rich Vogt, Fairfield, Iowa.
4. (5) 14 Todd Staley, Webster City, Iowa.
5. (2) 73m Tyler McClure, Ottumwa, Iowa.
6. (4) 8M Sam McClure, Floris, Iowa.

“A” Main:
1. (5) 66 Jeff Joldersma, McClelland, Iowa, $700.
2. (1) 57v Mike Van Genderen, Newton, Iowa, $500.
3. (16) 56t Justin Temeyer, Independence, Iowa, $400.
4. (9) 20dub Shane Weller, Agency, Iowa, $300.
5. (2) 18 Tom Schmitt, Independence, Iowa, $250.
6. (12) 29 Matt Greiner, Washington, Iowa, $200.
7. (3) 27 Jason Cook, Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, $150.
8. (4) 2J Steve Jackson, Polk City, Iowa, $160.
9. (11) 01i Mike Harward, Floris, Iowa, $125.
10. (6) 52 Nathan Wood, Sigourney, Iowa, $140.
11. (13) 79 Chris Hawkins, Bloomfield, Iowa, $100.
12. (19) 14 Derrick Agee, Huntsville, Mo., $100.
13. (10) 14 Todd Staley, Webster City, Iowa, $125.
14. (8) 38 Rich Vogt, Fairfield, Iowa, $100.
15. (18) 8M Sam McClure, Floris, Iowa, $100.
16. (15) 73m Tyler McClure, Ottumwa, Iowa, $75.
17. (7) 01u Chris Ullrich, Kiron, Iowa, $125.
18. (14) 07 Riley Newton, Bloomfield, Iowa, $75.
19. (17) 3m Phil McClure, Floris, Iowa, $60.

Points Standings: Wood 820, Temeyer 811, Joldersma 736, Jackson 719, Ulrich 665, Van Genderen 627, Staley 601, Ryan Leeman 476, Tory Reicks 448, Jason Minnehan 394.

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

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

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

Van Genderen, Carter notch Iron Man Challenge wins at Southern Iowa Speedway

OSKALOOSA, Iowa (July 20) -- Mike Van Genderen of Newton and Oskaloosa’s Cayden Carter took home top honors Wednesday night as the Iron Man Challenge invaded the Southern Iowa Speedway during the Southern Iowa Fair presented by KBOE Radio.

Van Genderen started sixth on the grid in the USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Car main event but clawed his way to the front and held off Churdan’s Jason Minnehan to garner the $700 winner’s share of the prize money.

Kevin Donlan of Decorah won the Musco Great American Stock Car Shootout just eight days ago at the Mahaska County Monster, and returned to finish third Wednesday night ahead of McClelland’s Jeff Joldersma and defending Iron Man Challenge champion Nathan Wood of Sigourney.

Tom Schmitt finished sixth after starting 18th, seventh was Matt Greiner, Todd Staley earned the eighth spot, 2009 USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Car National Champion Tory Reicks was ninth and Chris Ullrich rounded out the top 10.

It was the second win of the season for Van Genderen, who finished second in last year’s inaugural Iron Man Challenge season for the USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars. He won the opening night main event last Monday during the Musco Great American Stock Car Shootout.

Wood is the current points leader, 28 markers ahead of Justin Temeyer who failed to finish Wednesday night’s main event.

In USRA Karl Performance Parts B-Mod action, Carter added another piece of hardware to his ever-expanding trophy room with his third Iron Man Challenge victory of the 2011 campaign.

Despite starting seventh, Carter quickly raced to the front of the field and sailed away for his fifth win of the season at the half-mile Osky oval and a $500 payday.

Fellow Oskaloosa youngster Carter VanDenBerg finished second, with early race leader Andrew Schroeder of Keswick in third and two more Oskaloosa pilots - John VanDenBerg and Curtis VanDerWal – rounding out the top 5 finishers.

Teenage sensation Jenae Gustin was sixth to record her third straight top-10 in Iron Man Challenge competition, while Jared Timmerman, Matt Lettow, Brandon Leeman and Parker Hale finished seventh through tenth.

It was Lettow’s first finish outside of the top 5 in his nine starts this season, but he continues to hold a big advantage in the points standings over Timmerman.

In USRA Hobby Stock action, Dustin Griffiths of Ottumwa continued his stranglehold on the division with his third straight win.

Donavon Nunnikhoven of Sully, Grinnell’s Todd Reitzler, Steve Allen of Oskaloosa and Kris Walker of Oskaloosa rounded out the top 5.

The Iron Man Challenge will make its debut at the Bloomfield Speedway on Thursday night in conjunction with the USMTS Modifieds for the only stop at the 3/8-mile speedplant this season.

Hot laps begin Thursday at 6:45 p.m. with the first heat race slated to go green at 7:15. Also on the card will be Hobby Stocks and Hornets.

Casey’s General Stores will have discount coupons good for $2 off adult admission at locations in Bloomfield, Ottumwa and Memphis, Mo. To find the location nearest you, visit www.caseys.com.

Fans will also get plenty of excitement before and after the races as Thursday’s event happens during the annual Davis County Fair with dozens of activities for families and people of all ages, including games, shows and lots of great food.

Check out www.daviscountyfair.org for more info about this year’s fair events.

The Bloomfield Speedway is a 3/8-mile slightly-banked clay oval located 1.0 mile west of Bloomfield on US 63/SR 2, then 0.8 mile north on CR J40 (at the Davis County Fairgrounds). For more information call 641-799-0009 or on race day call the track hotline at 641-664-2500.

IRON MAN CHALLENGE UPCOMING EVENTS:

Thursday, July 21 … Bloomfield Speedway, Bloomfield, Iowa
Thursday, Aug. 4 … Cresco Speedway, Cresco, Iowa
Friday, Aug. 5 … Mississippi Thunder Speedway, Fountain City, Wis.
Saturday, Aug. 20 ... Hamilton County Speedway, Webster City, Iowa
Sunday, Aug. 21 ... Nobles County Speedway, Worthington, Minn.
Thursday, Aug. 25 ... I-35 Speedway, Winston, Mo.
Saturday, Aug. 27 ... Upper Iowa Speedway, Decorah, Iowa
Wednesday, Aug. 31 ... Fairmont Raceway, Fairmont, Minn.
Thursday, Sept. 1 ... Highway 3 Raceway, Allison, Iowa

Seventeen dates at twelve dirt ovals comprise the 2011 schedule for the Iron Man Challenge. Points for both classes are based on a driver’s 10 best nights. Licensed USRA drivers in both classes will also earn national points in the American Racer USRA Weekly Racing Series.

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

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OFFICIAL RESULTS
American Racer USRA Weekly Racing Series
Iron Man Challenge
Southern Iowa Speedway, Oskaloosa, Iowa
Wednesday, July 20, 2011

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

USRA KARL PERFORMANCE PARTS B-MODS

Heat #1:
1. (3) 02 Andrew Schroeder, Keswick, Iowa.
2. (5) 1 Curtis VanDerWal, Oskaloosa, Iowa.
3. (4) 23k Ben Kates, Tonganoxie, Kan.
4. (6) 7t Jared Timmerman, Norwalk, Iowa.
5. (7) 21l Matt Lettow, Roland, Iowa.
6. (2) 64 Brandon Leeman, Roland, Iowa.
7. (1) 27 Bryon Weyer, Des Moines, Iowa.
8. (1) 48r Nate Redlinger, Parnell, Iowa.

Heat #2:
1. (3) 7 Carter VanDenBerg, Oskaloosa, Iowa.
2. (5) 3k John VanDenBerg, Oskaloosa, Iowa.
3. (7) 21b Brian Boender, Oskaloosa, Iowa.
4. (1) 8 Tom Lathrop, Ottumwa, Iowa.
5. (2) 57k Chris Annenhauser, Ottumwa, Iowa.
6. (4) 95j Jason Hall, Grinnell, Iowa.
7. (6) 72 Brett Lowry, Montezuma, Iowa.

Heat #3:
1. (1) 16 Bill Gibson, Knoxville, Iowa.
2. (7) 10 Cayden Carter, Oskaloosa, Iowa.
3. (2) 19J Jenae Gustin, Marshalltown, Iowa.
4. (3) 28 Parker Hale, Grand Meadow, Minn.
5. (5) 8t Tony Johnson, Oskaloosa, Iowa.
6. (4) 17 Brandon Groenendyk, Oskaloosa, Iowa.
7. (6) 49g LeRoy Groenendyk, Oskaloosa, Iowa.

“A” Main:
1. (7) 10 Cayden Carter, Oskaloosa, Iowa, $500.
2. (2) 7 Carter VanDenBerg, Oskaloosa, Iowa, $400.
3. (3) 02 Andrew Schroeder, Keswick, Iowa, $300.
4. (6) 3k John VanDenBerg, Oskaloosa, Iowa, $200.
5. (4) 1 Curtis VanDerWal, Oskaloosa, Iowa, $175.
6. (8) 19J Jenae Gustin, Marshalltown, Iowa, $150.
7. (9) 7t Jared Timmerman, Norwalk, Iowa, $130.
8. (12) 21l Matt Lettow, Roland, Iowa, $110.
9. (15) 64 Brandon Leeman, Roland, Iowa, $100.
10. (11) 28 Parker Hale, Grand Meadow, Minn., $90.
11. (1) 23k Ben Kates, Tonganoxie, Kan., $85.
12. (10) 8 Tom Lathrop, Ottumwa, Iowa, $80.
13. (14) 8t Tony Johnson, Oskaloosa, Iowa, $75.
14. (21) 48r Nate Redlinger, Parnell, Iowa, $75.
15. (19) 72 Brett Lowry, Montezuma, Iowa, $75.
16. (5) 21b Brian Boender, Oskaloosa, Iowa, $75.
17. (18) 27 Bryon Weyer, Des Moines, Iowa, $75.
18. (16) 95j Jason Hall, Grinnell, Iowa, $75.
19. (17) 17 Brandon Groenendyk, Oskaloosa, Iowa, $75.
20. (22) 16 Bill Gibson, Knoxville, Iowa, $75.
21. (13) 57k Chris Annenhauser, Ottumwa, Iowa, $75.
22. (20) 49g LeRoy Groenendyk, Oskaloosa, Iowa, $75.

Points Standings: Lettow 793, Timmerman 559, Brandon Hare 547, Carter 525, Hale 521, Leeman 507, C. VanDenBerg 464, Brian Schrage 434, Josh Bonnstetter 429, Bob Sutherland 353.

USRA KARL CHEVROLET STOCK CARS

Heat #1:
1. (3) 52 Nathan Wood, Sigourney, Iowa.
2. (5) 66 Jeff Joldersma, McClelland, Iowa.
3. (7) 57v Mike Van Genderen, Newton, Iowa.
4. (6) 29 Matt Greiner, Washington, Iowa.
5. (4) 73c Carl Yaw Jr., Des Moines, Iowa.
6. (1) 01U Chris Ullrich, Kiron, Iowa.
7. (2) 18 Tom Schmitt, Independence, Iowa.

Heat #2:
1. (1) 33 Kevin Donlan, Decorah, Iowa.
2. (2) 7 Jason Minnehan, Churdan, Iowa.
3. (3) 94 Corey Stout, Oskaloosa, Iowa.
4. (5) 2j Steve Jackson, Polk City, Iowa.
5. (4) 19A Alan VanGorp, Carlisle, Iowa.
6. (7) 14 Todd Staley, Webster City, Iowa.
7. (6) 30 Mark Massey, Worthington, Iowa.

Heat #3:
1. (5) 20dub Shane Weller, Agency, Iowa.
2. (2) 56t Justin Temeyer, Independence, Iowa.
3. (4) 4m Brian Mitrisin, Oskaloosa, Iowa.
4. (3) 27t Tory Reicks, Waucoma, Iowa.
5. (3) 98 Brock Welch, Oskaloosa, Iowa.
6. (1) R31 Ryan Leeman, Roland, Iowa.

“A” Main:
1. (7) 57v Mike Van Genderen, Newton, Iowa, $700.
2. (5) 7 Jason Minnehan, Churdan, Iowa, $500.
3. (4) 33 Kevin Donlan, Decorah, Iowa, $400.
4. (2) 66 Jeff Joldersma, McClelland, Iowa, $300.
5. (8) 52 Nathan Wood, Sigourney, Iowa, $250.
6. (18) 18 Tom Schmitt, Independence, Iowa, $200.
7. (10) 29 Matt Greiner, Washington, Iowa, $180.
8. (16) 14 Todd Staley, Webster City, Iowa, $160.
9. (12) 27t Tory Reicks, Waucoma, Iowa, $140.
10. (17) 01U Chris Ullrich, Kiron, Iowa, $130.
11. (13) 73c Carl Yaw Jr., Des Moines, Iowa, $125.
12. (15) 98 Brock Welch, Oskaloosa, Iowa, $125.
13. (1) 4m Brian Mitrisin, Oskaloosa, Iowa, $125.
14. (3) 20dub Shane Weller, Agency, Iowa, $125.
15. (19) 30 Mark Massey, Worthington, Iowa, $125.
16. (14) 19A Alan VanGorp, Carlisle, Iowa, $125.
17. (6) 56t Justin Temeyer, Independence, Iowa, $125.
18. (11) 2j Steve Jackson, Polk City, Iowa, $125.
19. (9) 94 Corey Stout, Oskaloosa, Iowa, $125.
DNS - R31 Ryan Leeman, Roland, Iowa, $75.

Points Standings: Wood 748, Temeyer 720, Jackson 643, Joldersma 636, Ulrich 607, Staley 535, Genderen 532, Leeman 476, Reicks 448, Minnehan 394.

USRA HOBBY STOCKS

Heat #1:
1. (3) 10G Dustin Griffiths, Ottumwa, Iowa.
2. (2) 69X Calvin Dhondt, Kellogg, Iowa.
3. (4) 2N Donavon Nunnikhoven, Sully, Iowa.
4. (1) 33 Justin Hook, Oskaloosa, Iowa.
5. (5) 53D Ron Downing Jr., Ottumwa, Iowa.

Heat #2:
1. (1) 22R Todd Reitzler, Grinnell, Iowa.
2. (3) 69 Craig Brown, Eldon, Iowa.
3. (4) 21 Nick Ulin, Agency, Iowa.
4. (2) 18 Kris Walker, Oskaloosa, Iowa.
5. (5) 3S Steve Allen, Oskaloosa, Iowa.

“A” Main:
1. (5) 10G Dustin Griffiths, Ottumwa, Iowa.
2. (2) 2N Donavon Nunnikhoven, Sully, Iowa.
3. (4) 22R Todd Reitzler, Grinnell, Iowa.
4. (9) 3S Steve Allen, Oskaloosa, Iowa.
5. (7) 18 Kris Walker, Oskaloosa, Iowa.
6. (3) 69 Craig Brown, Eldon, Iowa.
7. (6) 33 Justin Hook, Oskaloosa, Iowa.
8. (8) 53D Ron Downing Jr., Ottumwa, Iowa.
9. (1) 69X Calvin Dhondt, Kellogg, Iowa.
DNS - 21 Nick Ulin, Agency, Iowa.

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

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

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

Iron Man Challenge invades Oskaloosa, Bloomfield this week

OSKALOOSA, Iowa (July 18) – For those still trying to catch their breath after last week’s epic finishes at the Great American Stock Car Shootout, officials have announced that race fans will be allowed to bring their defibrillators into the grandstands this Wednesday and Thursday when the Iron Man Challenge delivers two days of heart-stopping action in Oskaloosa and Bloomfield, Iowa.

‘Simply incredible’ was a commonly heard phrase last Tuesday following the main events for the USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars and USRA Karl Performance Parts B-Mods at the Southern Iowa Speedway.

The B-Mod feature saw a green-white-checkered finish with Cayden Carter powering to his fourth win of the season at the Mahaska County Monster while the Stock Car finale produced multiple lead changes and a swarm of full-fendered machines swapping positions every lap before Kevin Donlan finally crossed beneath the checkered flags first in a jaw-dropping finish.

While the Iron Man Challenge will make its third stop at the half-mile Osky oval this Wednesday, July 20, the series will make its debut at the Bloomfield Speedway on Thursday for the only stop at the 3/8-mile speedplant this season.

WARNING: Both events will feature the Iron Man Challenge Stock Cars and B-Mods racing in conjunction with the high-powered USMTS Modifieds, so race officials recommend that those with severe medical problems and women who are pregnant or nursing get really good seats!

Fans will also get plenty of excitement before and after the races both nights as Wednesday’s show in Oskaloosa will be during the Southern Iowa Fair while Thursday’s event at Bloomfield happens during the annual Davis County Fair. Both fairs will feature dozens of activities for families and people of all ages, including games, shows and lots of great food.

Check out www.southerniowafair.com and www.daviscountyfair.org for more info about this year’s fair events.

Casey’s General Stores will have discount coupons good for $2 off adult admission for both events. On race day, fans can pick up coupons at all three Casey’s locations in Oskaloosa and can find them at Casey’s locations in Bloomfield, Memphis (Mo.) and Ottumwa on Thursday. To find the location nearest you, visit www.caseys.com.

IRON MAN CHALLENGE UPCOMING EVENTS:

Wednesday, July 20 ... Southern Iowa Speedway, Oskaloosa, Iowa
Thursday, July 21 … Bloomfield Speedway, Bloomfield, Iowa
Thursday, Aug. 4 … Cresco Speedway, Cresco, Iowa
Friday, Aug. 5 … Mississippi Thunder Speedway, Fountain City, Wis.
Saturday, Aug. 20 ... Hamilton County Speedway, Webster City, Iowa
Sunday, Aug. 21 ... Nobles County Speedway, Worthington, Minn.
Thursday, Aug. 25 ... I-35 Speedway, Winston, Mo.
Saturday, Aug. 27 ... Upper Iowa Speedway, Decorah, Iowa
Wednesday, Aug. 31 ... Fairmont Raceway, Fairmont, Minn.
Thursday, Sept. 1 ... Highway 3 Raceway, Allison, Iowa

Seventeen dates at twelve dirt ovals comprise the 2011 schedule for the Iron Man Challenge. Points for both classes are based on a driver’s 10 best nights. Licensed USRA drivers in both classes will also earn national points in the American Racer USRA Weekly Racing Series. Some USRA-sanctioned tracks that feature USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars and/or USRA Karl Performance Parts B-Mods may also award track points during Iron Man Challenge events.

The Iron Man Challenge points fund for the Stock Cars carries a $2,000 top prize with the tenth-place finisher earning $200. In the B-Mod class, the points champion will earn $700 with tenth-place taking home $100.

IRON MAN CHALLENGE POINTS (after 9 events):

USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars
1. Nathan Wood, Sigourney, Iowa ... 664
2. Justin Temeyer, Independence, Iowa ... 662
3. Steve Jackson, Polk City, Iowa ... 587
4. Jeff Joldersma, McClelland, Iowa ... 549
5. Chris Ulrich, Kiron, Iowa ... 535
6. Todd Staley, Webster City, Iowa ... 459
7. Mike Van Genderen, Newton, Iowa ... 432
8. Ryan Leeman, Roland, Iowa ... 431
9. Tory Reicks, Waucoma, Iowa ... 374
10. Kyle Falck, Decorah, Iowa ... 314

USRA Karl Performance Parts B-Mods
1. Matt Lettow, Roland, Iowa ... 717
2. Brandon Hare, Elma, Iowa ... 547
3. Jared Timmerman, Norwalk, Iowa ... 481
4. Parker Hale, Grand Meadow, Minn. ... 449
5. Brian Schrage, Cresco, Iowa ... 434
6. Brandon Leeman, Roland, Iowa ... 433
7. Josh Bonnstetter, Slayton, Minn. ... 429
8. Cayden Carter, Oskaloosa, Iowa ... 425
9. Carter VanDenBerg, Oskaloosa, Iowa ... 369
10. Bob Sutherland, Blairsburg, Iowa ... 353

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

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

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

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

Carter’s crate passes USRA inspection

OSKALOOSA, Iowa (July 17) – Following the conclusion of the Musco Great American Stock Car Challenge lat Tuesday, July 12, officials from the United States Racing Association confiscated the crate engine from USRA Karl Performance Parts B-Mod winner Cayden Carter.

The engine was delivered the following morning to an undisclosed certified USRA crate engine rebuilder, and the technical inspection was overseen by USRA Technical Director Trevor Rash.

“Prior to Tuesday’s race, we planned to claim and inspect the motor of the highest-finishing driver using a crate engine,” said Rash. “We ran numerous tests and inspected the motor inside and out, and we found no infractions whatsoever.

“There is no doubt that Cayden’s crate engine is legal.”

In exchange, Carter was given a brand new GM Performance Parts CT350 Chevy small block crate engine to replace his previous powerplant.

USRA rules stipulate that crate engines may not be tampered with in any way, and hand down stiff penalties for any driver caught altering the motor. Any altered, damaged or missing break-off bolts result in driver being disqualified from that event, loss of all track and national points accumulated up to, and including, the date of the offense, a $1,000 fine and a one-year suspension from all USRA-sanctioned events.

It just so happens that Carter’s win on Tuesday night was his fourth of the season at the Southern Iowa Speedway, and one of many at other various tracks this season. Therefore, as one might expect with any driver having great success, rumors about whether or not that driver is playing by the rules seem abundant.

This was the first crate engine “swap” by USRA officials this season but it won’t be the last, Rash added.

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

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

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

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

Iron Man Challenge date added at Fairmont August 31

FAIRMONT, Minn. (July 15) – Officials from the United States Racing Association have announced that the Iron Man Challenge featuring USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars and USRA Karl Performance Parts B-Mods will be a part of the program with the USMTS Modifieds on Wednesday, Aug. 31.

The added event at the historic half-mile dirt oval at the Martin County Fairgrounds brings the total to 17 dates at 12 dirt ovals for the 2011 Iron Man Challenge campaign.

Up next, the Stock Cars and B-Mods will be back in action sharing the spotlight with the USMTS Modifieds on Wednesday, July 20, for the third Iron Man Challenge stop in two weeks at the Southern Iowa Speedway in Oskaloosa, Iowa, and then on Thursday, July 21, for the only appearance of the season at the Bloomfield Speedway in Bloomfield, Iowa.

The remaining Iron Man Challenge events for 2011 are:

Wednesday, July 20 ... Southern Iowa Speedway, Oskaloosa, Iowa
Thursday, July 21 … Bloomfield Speedway, Bloomfield, Iowa
Saturday, Aug. 20 ... Hamilton County Speedway, Webster City, Iowa
Sunday, Aug. 21 ... Nobles County Speedway, Worthington, Minn.
Thursday, Aug. 25 ... I-35 Speedway, Winston, Mo.
Saturday, Aug. 27 ... Upper Iowa Speedway, Decorah, Iowa
Wednesday, Aug. 31 ... Fairmont Raceway, Fairmont, Minn.
Thursday, Sept. 1 ... Highway 3 Raceway, Allison, Iowa

Points for both classes will be awarded based on a driver’s 10 best nights. Licensed USRA drivers in both classes will also earn national points in the American Racer USRA Weekly Racing Series. Some USRA-sanctioned tracks may also award track points during Iron Man Challenge events.

The points fund for the Stock Cars carries a $2,000 top prize with the tenth-place finisher earning $200. In the B-Mod class, the points champion will earn $700 with tenth-place taking home $100.

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

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

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

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

Kath holds off Hare, wires Iron Man Challenge B-Mods at Chateau Raceway

LANSING, Minn. (July 14) -- After early morning showers fell in the area, it turned out to be a beautiful night as the Iron Man Challenge for USRA Karl Performance Parts B-Mods joined the USMTS Modifieds for a special Thursday night race program at Chateau Raceway.

Kylie Kath inherited the outside pole of the B-Mod main event when Parker Hale was unable to make the call. Hale’s misfortune became Kath’s celebration at the end of the 20-lap feature.

Kath bolted to the lead and pulled away from the pack as Jacob Bleess and Jake Timm had a dandy battle for second while defending USRA B-Mod National Champion Brandon Hare was fourth.

Kath was gone up front when Hare challenged Timm for third and they were right on Bleess for second.

Hare zipped past Timm on lap 13 and was close to Bleess but Michael Wytaske brought out the caution on lap 14 and that took care of Kath’s huge advantage.

Hare made a slick move on the restart and zoomed past Bleess for second. Timm then spun on lap 16 and the caution returned over the field.

Kath took off again, but this time Hare remained close to the leader. On the final lap, Hare took a stab at Kath but came up just short at the line.

Bleess had a strong run in third with points leader Matt Lettow fourth for his eighth top-5 finish in eight Iron Man Challenge starts. Josh Bonnstetter finished fifth after starting 16th.

The Iron Man Challenge will be back in action on Wednesday, July 20, for the series' third stop in two weeks at the Southern Iowa Speedway in Oskaloosa, Iowa, and then on Thursday, July 21, for the only appearance of the season at the Bloomfield Speedway in Bloomfield, Iowa.

USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars and USRA Karl Performance Parts B-Mods will share the spotlight at both events in conjunction with the USMTS Modifieds.

Sixteen dates at eleven dirt ovals comprise the 2011 schedule for the second season of the Iron Man Challenge. Points for both classes will be awarded based on a driver’s 10 best nights. Licensed USRA drivers in both classes will also earn national points in the American Racer USRA Weekly Racing Series.

The points fund for the Stock Cars carries a $2,000 top prize with the tenth-place finisher earning $200. In the B-Mod class, the points champion will earn $700 with tenth-place taking home $100.

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

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OFFICIAL RESULTS
American Racer USRA Weekly Racing Series
Iron Man Challenge
Chateau Raceway, Lansing, Minn.
Thursday, July 14, 2011

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

USRA KARL PERFORMANCE PARTS B-MODS

Heat #1:
1. (1) 30 Scott Demmer, New Richland, Minn.
2. (6) 56H Brandon Hare, Elma, Iowa.
3. (2) 19 Jake Timm, Winona, Minn.
4. (7) 7t Jared Timmerman, Norwalk, Iowa.
5. (3) 21 Chris Weigert, New Hampton, Iowa.
6. (4) 64 John Warrington, Toeterville, Iowa.
7. (8) 31 Chris Trainer, Eagan, Minn.
8. (5) 10 Bob Schoenfelder, Grand Meadow, Minn.

Heat #2:
1. (2) 21 Jacob Bleess, Chatfield, Minn.
2. (4) 88 Nathan Chodur, Lake Mills, Iowa.
3. (1) 28 Parker Hale, Grand Meadow, Minn.
4. (6) 83 Kylie Kath, Owatonna, Minn.
5. (3) 21L Matt Lettow, Roland, Iowa.
6. (5) 7J Jeremy Smith, Luverne, Minn.
7. (8) 37 Michael Wytaske, Lansing, Minn.
8. (7) 80 Josh Bonnstetter, Slayton, Minn.

"A" Main:
1. (3) 83 Kylie Kath, Owatonna, Minn., $500.
2. (6) 56H Brandon Hare, Elma, Iowa, $400.
3. (1) 21 Jacob Bleess, Chatfield, Minn., $300.
4. (10) 21L Matt Lettow, Roland, Iowa, $200.
5. (16) 80 Josh Bonnstetter, Slayton, Minn., $175.
6. (7) 7t Jared Timmerman, Norwalk, Iowa, $150.
7. (12) 7J Jeremy Smith, Luverne, Minn., $130.
8. (8) 30 Scott Demmer, New Richland, Minn., $110.
9. (4) 88 Nathan Chodur, Lake Mills, Iowa, $100.
10. (9) 21 Chris Weigert, New Hampton, Iowa, $90.
11. (11) 64 John Warrington, Toeterville, Iowa, $85.
12. (5) 19 Jake Timm, Winona, Minn., $80.
13. (13) 31 Chris Trainer, Eagan, Minn., $75.
14. (14) 37 Michael Wytaske, Lansing, Minn., $75.
15. (15) 10 Bob Schoenfelder, Grand Meadow, Minn., $75.
16. (2) 28 Parker Hale, Grand Meadow, Minn., $50.

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

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

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

Donlan captures thrilling Musco Great American Stock Car Shootout finale at Oskaloosa

OSKALOOSA, Iowa (July 12) – The 15th Annual Musco Great American Stock Car Shootout wrapped up the second night of action Tuesday with four classes tackling the Southern Iowa Speedway in Oskaloosa, Iowa, including the Iron Man Challenge for USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars and Carter’s Manufacturing USRA B-Mods.

The event concluded with a Stock Car main event that kept the fans on their feet and more than lived up to its name with the front pack of cars racing two- and three-wide throughout most of the race that featured six lead changes among four drivers.

Webster City’s Todd Staley grabbed the lead at the drop of the green flag with outside front row starter Justin Temeyer of Decorah glued to his rear bumper.

With drivers swapping positions from the front of the field to the back, Temeyer pulled alongside Staley each lap until he finally made the pass for the lead with three laps in the books.

Staley didn’t go away, however, and wrestled the top spot back from Temeyer on lap 10 but Temeyer again found a way to get back around the USRA captain as the 30-lap contest reached the halfway point.

Meanwhile, several other drivers were searching for their time in the spotlight as Shay Curtin of Waukon, Friday night’s winner Mike Van Genderen of Newton, Nathan Wood of Sigourney and Decorah’s Kevin Donlan traded lines and positions with each passing lap.

As the pack of full-fendered machines came to the flagstand to complete lap 20, Curtin blasted into the lead in a three-wide drag race with Temeyer and Staley.

On lap 24, Temeyer regained control of the race for the third time as he left Curtin to fight for second with Staley and Donlan.

This time Temeyer’s reign was short-lived as Donlan scooted by to take the lead one lap later.

Donlan, who also won the Iron Man Challenge event last month at the Deer Creek Speedway, fended off the challenges of Temeyer and Curtin for the final five orbits and crossed the finish line first to pocket the $1,500 winner’s share of the prize money.

After starting 19 in the 24-car field, Jeff Joldersma of McClelland powered his way to a fourth-place finish at the end of the 30-lapper while Van Genderen held on for fifth. Wood, Staley, Ullrich, Steve Jackson and Corey Stout rounded out the top 10.

Wood continues to lead the Stock Car points in defense of his Iron Man Challenge title from 2010, but his advantage is now a mere two points (664 to 662) over Temeyer with eight events completed. Jackson is third with 587 markers, followed by Joldersma (549), Ulrich (535), Staley (459), Van Genderen (432), Ryan Leeman (431), 2009 USRA Stock Car National Champion Tory Reicks (374) and Kyle Falck (314).

Cayden Carter has been nearly unstoppable in B-Mod competition this season at the Mahaska County Monster, and Tuesday night the teenager from Oskaloosa was, in fact, unstoppable as he claimed the victory and the $1,000 top prize.

A late-race caution set up a green-white-checkered finish, but Carter was up to the task and sailed away to record his fourth win of the season at the Southern Iowa Speedway.

Keswick’s Andrew Schroeder came from the eighth starting spot but had to settle for the runner-up finish behind Carter for the second time in three weeks.

Monday night’s winner and defending USRA B-Mod National Champion Brandon Hare of Elma claimed the third spot while Iron Man Challenge points leader Matt Lettow of Roland finished fourth in recording his seventh top-5 finish in seven shows.

Jeremy Embrey of Granger was fifth, young Jenae Gustin of Marshalltown nailed down her second top-10 results of the two days with a sixth-place finish, Curtis VanDerWal of Oskaloosa was seventh, Jake Timm of Winona, Minn., was eighth, and 21st-starting John VanDenBerg bested Carter VanDenBerg for the ninth spot.

Lettow continues atop the rankings with 630 points, followed by Hare (452), Brian Schrage (434), Brandon Leeman (433), Carter (425), Parker Hale (404), Jared Timmerman (400), Carter VanDenBerg (369), Bob Sutherland (353) and Josh Bonnstetter (345).

In USRA Hobby Stock action, Dustin Griffiths of Oskaloosa completed the sweep of the two-day event with his second win in the last 24 hours, holding off Eldon’s Craig Brown for the $600 victor’s paycheck.

Former track champion Jason McDaniel of Eldon had a third-place showing, Chris Hovden of Cresco finished fourth and Todd Reitzler of Grinnell rounded out the top 5.

USRA RHS Modifieds had a twist with the class utilizing the “alternative” rules package, but it was local veteran Ron Ver Beek putting a familiar face in victory lane and pocketing a cool $1,000 after a dominating performance in the main event.

Dan Fetters of Montour took runner-up honors, with Mike Van Genderen pulling double-duty and finishing third. Nick Deal of Walnut was fourth and Altoona’s Greg Cox captured the fifth position.

The party doesn’t stop at Osky as the roar of engines will fill the air once again in just six days with the running of the 10th Annual Spring Challenge presented by KBOE Radio featuring the Modifieds of the USMTS Casey’s General Stores National Tour powered by Swan Energy.

In addition to the mud-slinging masters of Modified racing, the USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars and Carter's Manufacturing USRA B-Mods return for yet another Iron Man Challenge event with USRA Hobby Stocks also on the card.

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

Tickets are $17 for adults, $5 for kids ages 6-12 and children ages 5 and under always get in for free. Pit passes are $30. Fans can pick up coupons good for $2 off adult grandstand admission at all three Casey’s General Stores locations in Oskaloosa on the day of the race.

American USRA Weekly Racing Series national and track points will be awarded for Stock Cars, B-Mods and Hobby Stocks only.

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.raceosky.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.

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OFFICIAL RESULTS
American Racer USRA Weekly Racing Series
15th Annual Musco Great American Stock Car Shootout/Iron Man Challenge
Southern Iowa Speedway, Oskaloosa, Iowa
Tuesday, July 12. 2011

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

USRA HOBBY STOCKS

Heat #1:
1. (2) 22R Todd Reitzler, Grinnell, Iowa.
2. (5) 18 Kris Walker, Oskaloosa, Iowa.
3. (3) 10G Dustin Griffiths, Ottumwa, Iowa.
4. (1) 3S Steve Allen, Oskaloosa, Iowa.
5. (8) 69 Craig Brown, Eldon, Iowa.
6. (6) 70 Chris Hovden, Cresco, Iowa.
7. (7) 18X Scott Spilde, Ridgeway, Iowa.
8. (4) 21 Nick Ulin, Agency, Iowa.

Heat #2:
1. (5) 85 Jason McDaniel, Eldon, Iowa.
2. (1) 69X Calvin Dhondt, Kellogg, Iowa.
3. (4) 33 Justin Hook, Oskaloosa, Iowa.
4. (6) 20S Jeremy Auten, Clarinda, Iowa.
5. (2) 2N Donavon Nunnikhoven, Sully, Iowa.
6. (7) 32T Bobby Greene, Eddyville, Iowa.
7. (3) 35 Casey Greubel, Lacona, Iowa.

"A" Main:
1. (3) 10G Dustin Griffiths, Ottumwa, Iowa, $600.
2. (10) 69 Craig Brown, Eldon, Iowa, 450.
3. (4) 85 Jason McDaniel, Eldon, Iowa, $375.
4. (11) 70 Chris Hovden, Cresco, Iowa, $300.
5. (6) 22R Todd Reitzler, Grinnell, Iowa, $250.
6. (15) 21 Nick Ulin, Agency, Iowa, $200.
7. (1) 20S Jeremy Auten, Clarinda, Iowa, $170.
8. (9) 18 Kris Walker, Oskaloosa, Iowa, $140.
9. (13) 18X Scott Spilde, Ridgeway, Iowa, $110.
10. (12) 32T Bobby Greene, Eddyville, Iowa, $100.
11. (7) 3S Steve Allen, Oskaloosa, Iowa, $90.
12. (14) 35 Casey Greubel, Lacona, Iowa, $80.
13. (5) 69X Calvin Dhondt, Kellogg, Iowa, $75.
14. (2) 2N Donavon Nunnikhoven, Sully, Iowa, $75.
15. (8) 33 Justin Hook, Oskaloosa, Iowa, $75.

CARTER'S MANUFACTURING USRA B-MODS

Heat #1:
1. (2) 17 Brandon Groenendyk, Oskaloosa, Iowa.
2. (4) 28 Parker Hale, Grand Meadow, Minn.
3. (8) 21L Matt Lettow, Roland, Iowa.
4. (9) 26j Joel Rust, Grundy Center, Iowa.
5. (6) 64 Brandon Leeman, Roland, Iowa.
6. (5) KO Ken Kositzky, Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
7. (1) 16 Mike Shelton, Bloomfield, Iowa.
8. (7) 7t Jared Timmerman, Norwalk, Iowa.
9. (3) 8 Tom Lathrop, Ottumwa, Iowa.

Heat #2:
1. (8) 10 Cayden Carter, Oskaloosa, Iowa.
2. (2) 03 Mark Mundell, Ottumwa, Iowa.
3. (6) 19j Jenae Gustin, Marshalltown, Iowa.
4. (5) 14 Brian Schrage, Cresco, Iowa.
5. (3) 8j A.J. Johnson, Oskaloosa, Iowa.
6. (4) 20g Mike Grantham, Bondurant, Iowa.
7. (1) 0 Mike Wanders, Oskaloosa, Iowa.
8. (7) 23K Ben Kates, Tonganoxie, Kan.

Heat #3:
1. (3) 56h Brandon Hare, Elma, Iowa.
2. (2) 1 Curtis VanDerWal, Oskaloosa, Iowa.
3. (8) 88x Jimmy Broszeit, Postville, Iowa.
4. (7) 41 Jeremy Embrey, Granger, Iowa.
5. (4) 64 Casey Greubel, Lacona, Iowa.
6. (5) 72 Brett Lowry, Montezuma, Iowa.
7. (1) 3K John VanDenBerg, Oskaloosa, Iowa.
8. (6) 36 Matt Pittman, Jefferson, Iowa.

Heat #4:
1. (1) 02 Andrew Schroeder, Keswick, Iowa.
2. (2) 80 Josh Bonnstetter, Slayton, Minn.
3. (4) 7 Carter VanDenBerg, Oskaloosa, Iowa.
4. (5) 38 Bill Gibson, Knoxville, Iowa.
5. (6) 19 Jake Timm, Winona, Minn.
6. (8) 8T Tony Johnson, Oskaloosa, Iowa.
7. (7) 2G Geoff Olson, Sioux City, Iowa.
8. (3) 98 Bret Sheppard, Malvern, Iowa.

"B" Main:
1. (2) 19 Jake Timm, Winona, Minn., Hughes.
2. (5) 8T Tony Johnson, Oskaloosa, Iowa.
3. (1) 64 Brandon Leeman, Roland, Iowa.
4. (6) KO Ken Kositzky, Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
5. (11) 3K John VanDenBerg, Oskaloosa, Iowa.
6. (4) 64 Casey Greubel, Lacona, Iowa.
7. (12) 2G Geoff Olson, Sioux City, Iowa.
8. (13) 7t Jared Timmerman, Norwalk, Iowa.
9. (3) 8j A.J. Johnson, Oskaloosa, Iowa, $40.
10. (9) 16 Mike Shelton, Bloomfield, Iowa.
11. (8) 72 Brett Lowry, Montezuma, Iowa, $40.
12. (10) 0 Mike Wanders, Oskaloosa, Iowa, $40.
13. (15) 36 Matt Pittman, Jefferson, Iowa, $40.
14. (17) 8 Tom Lathrop, Ottumwa, Iowa, $40.
15. (16) 98 Bret Sheppard, Malvern, Iowa, $40.
16. (7) 20g Mike Grantham, Bondurant, Iowa, $40.
17. (14) 23K Ben Kates, Tonganoxie, Kan., $40.

"A" Main:
1. (6) 10 Cayden Carter, Oskaloosa, Iowa, $1000.
2. (8) 02 Andrew Schroeder, Keswick, Iowa, $600.
3. (3) 56h Brandon Hare, Elma, Iowa, $450.
4. (7) 21L Matt Lettow, Roland, Iowa, $350.
5. (14) 41 Jeremy Embrey, Granger, Iowa, $300.
6. (5) 19j Jenae Gustin, Marshalltown, Iowa, $250.
7. (10) 1 Curtis VanDerWal, Oskaloosa, Iowa, $200.
8. (17) 19 Jake Timm, Winona, Minn., Hughes/Sput’s, $170.
9. (21) 3K John VanDenBerg, Oskaloosa, Iowa, $140.
10. (13) 7 Carter VanDenBerg, Oskaloosa, Iowa, $130.
11. (12) 26j Joel Rust, Grundy Center, Iowa, $120.
12. (18) 8T Tony Johnson, Oskaloosa, Iowa, $110.
13. (9) 03 Mark Mundell, Ottumwa, Iowa, $100.
14. (23) 7t Jared Timmerman, Norwalk, Iowa, $90.
15. (22) 2G Geoff Olson, Sioux City, Iowa, $80.
16. (19) 64 Brandon Leeman, Roland, Iowa, $75.
17. (11) 80 Josh Bonnstetter, Slayton, Minn., $75.
18. (20) KO Ken Kositzky, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, $75.
19. (25) 16 Mike Shelton, Bloomfield, Iowa, $75.
20. (16) 38 Bill Gibson, Knoxville, Iowa, $75.
21. (15) 14 Brian Schrage, Cresco, Iowa, $75.
22. (4) 88x Jimmy Broszeit, Postville, Iowa, $75.
23. (2) 17 Brandon Groenendyk, Oskaloosa, Iowa, $75.
24. (24) 8j A.J. Johnson, Oskaloosa, Iowa, $75.
25. (1) 28 Parker Hale, Grand Meadow, Minn., $75.

USRA KARL CHEVROLET STOCK CARS

Heat #1:
1. (1) 7 Jason Minnehan, Churdan, Iowa.
2. (4) 57v Mike Van Genderen, Newton, Iowa.
3. (3) 11 Shay Curtin, Waukon, Iowa.
4. (6) 01U Chris Ullrich, Kiron, Iowa.
5. (6) R31 Ryan Leeman, Roland, Iowa.
6. (5) 19G Rick Gustin, Marshalltown, Iowa.
7. (2) 66 Jeff Joldersma, McClelland, Iowa.
8. (8) 20dub Shane Weller, Agency, Iowa.

Heat #2:
1. (6) 94 Corey Stout, Oskaloosa, Iowa.
2. (3) 14 Todd Staley, Webster City, Iowa.
3. (7) 33 Kevin Donlan, Decorah, Iowa.
4. (5) 67 Kyle Falck, Decorah, Iowa.
5. (2) 30 Mark Massey, Worthington, Iowa.
6. (1) 4m Brian Mitrisin, Oskaloosa, Iowa.
7. (4) 7 Rick Todd, Des Moines, Iowa.
8. (8) 26 Greg Harch, Bloomfield, Iowa.

Heat #3:
1. (2) 56t Justin Temeyer, Independence, Iowa.
2. (6) 27t Tory Reicks, Waucoma, Iowa.
3. (1) 52 Nathan Wood, Sigourney, Iowa.
4. (5) 2j Steve Jackson, Polk City, Iowa.
5. (3) 23 Chad Walter, Clarence, Mo.
6. (4) 412 Mark Elliott, Webster City, Iowa.
7. (7) 31m Mark Haglund, Webster City, Iowa.
8. (8) 98 Brock Welch, Oskaloosa, Iowa.

"A" Main:
1. (8) 33 Kevin Donlan, Decorah, Iowa, $1500.
2. (2) 56t Justin Temeyer, Independence, Iowa, $1000.
3. (7) 11 Shay Curtin, Waukon, Iowa, $700.
4. (19) 66 Jeff Joldersma, McClelland, Iowa, $500.
5. (5) 57v Mike Van Genderen, Newton, Iowa, $400.
6. (9) 52 Nathan Wood, Sigourney, Iowa, $300.
7. (1) 14 Todd Staley, Webster City, Iowa, $250.
8. (10) 01U Chris Ullrich, Kiron, Iowa, $200.
9. (12) 2j Steve Jackson, Polk City, Iowa, $170.
10. (6) 94 Corey Stout, Oskaloosa, Iowa, $150.
11. (13) R31 Ryan Leeman, Roland, Iowa, $140.
12. (4) 7 Jason Minnehan, Churdan, Iowa, $130.
13. (22) 20dub Shane Weller, Agency, Iowa, $125.
14. (3) 27t Tory Reicks, Waucoma, Iowa, $120.
15. (17) 4m Brian Mitrisin, Oskaloosa, Iowa, $115.
16. (14) 30 Mark Massey, Worthington, Iowa, $110.
17. (11) 67 Kyle Falck, Decorah, Iowa, $105.
18. (18) 412 Mark Elliott, Webster City, Iowa, $100.
19. (15) 23 Chad Walter, Clarence, Mo., $100.
20. (24) 98 Brock Welch, Oskaloosa, Iowa, $100.
21. (16) 19G Rick Gustin, Marshalltown, Iowa, $100.
22. (20) 7 Rick Todd, Des Moines, Iowa, $100.
23. (21) 31m Mark Haglund, Webster City, Iowa, $100.
24. (23) 26 Greg Harch, Bloomfield, Iowa, $100.

USRA RHS MODIFIEDS

Heat #1:
1. (4) R Ron Ver Beek, Oskaloosa, Iowa.
2. (6) 26 Dan Fetters, Montour, Iowa.
3. (3) 8X Scott Olsen, Blairsburg, Iowa.
4. (5) 4D Doug Pratt, Kalona, Iowa.
5. (1) 7W Mark Winkel, Letts, Iowa.
6. (2) 55D Nick Deal, Walnut, Iowa.

Heat #2:
1. (1) 70 Jesse Dennis, Prescott, Iowa.
2. (3) 57V Mike Van Genderen, Newton, Iowa.
3. (2) 51 Tyler Vandekamp, Ankeny, Iowa.
4. (4) 22 Brandon Banks, Washington, Iowa.
DNS - 62 Greg Cox, Altoona, Iowa.

"A" Main:
1. (2) R Ron Ver Beek, Oskaloosa, Iowa, $1000.
2. (4) 26 Dan Fetters, Montour, Iowa, $600.
3. (5) 57V Mike Van Genderen, Newton, Iowa, $450.
4. (11) 55D Nick Deal, Walnut, Iowa, $375.
5. (10) 62 Greg Cox, Altoona, Iowa, $300.
6. (8) 22 Brandon Banks, Washington, Iowa, $250.
7. (6) 70 Jesse Dennis, Prescott, Iowa, $200.
8. (1) 8X Scott Olsen, Blairsburg, Iowa, $175.
9. (3) 51 Tyler Vandekamp, Ankeny, Iowa, $150.
10. (9) 7W Mark Winkel, Letts, Iowa, $130.
11. (7) 4D Doug Pratt, Kalona, Iowa, $110.

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SOUTHERN IOWA SPEEDWAY SPONSORS: Arnold Motor Supply, Bank Iowa, 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 Corp., Mitrisin Motors, Musco Lighting, NAPA Auto Parts, Oskaloosa Herald, Palmer for State Representative, Pepsi, Pro-Line Buildings, Van Gorp Used Cars, Vermeer Manufacturing.

Van Genderen, Hare, VanderBeek, Griffiths take opening night checkers at 15th Annual Musco Great American Stock Car Shootout

OSKALOOSA, Iowa (July 11) – The 15th Annual Musco Great American Stock Car Shootout kicked off the first of two nights Monday with four classes in action and the Southern Iowa Speedway in Oskaloosa, Iowa, including the Iron Man Challenge for USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars and Carter’s Manufacturing USRA B-Mods.

Mike Van Genderen of Newton finished a close runner-up in last year’s final Iron Man Challenge points, but finished first in Monday night’s main event for the full-fendered Stock Cars to pick up the $700 first-place prize as he held off Marshalltown’s Rick Gustin for the victory.

The caution flag waved at the start of the main event, but the rest of the 25-lap contest went green to checkered without incident.

Justin Temeyer of Independence bested defending Iron Man titleist Nathan Wood of Sigourney for the third spot to inch closer to Wood in this year’s points battle while 2009 USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Car National Champion Tory Reicks of Waucoma finished fifth after starting in the tenth spot.

Wood remains the points leader by 16 (583 to 567) over Temeyer, with Steve Jackson sitting 70 markers out of first place with 513. Jeff Joldersma is fourth (462) followed by Chris Ulrich (459).

Defending USRA Karl Performance Parts B-Mod National Champion Brandon Hare of Elma took another step toward back-to-back titles with his second Iron Man Challenge feature win of the season and pocketed the $500 winner’s share of the purse.

Unlike two months ago when he inherited the win after the apparent winner was disqualified during post-race technical inspections, Hare had them covered Monday night at the Mahaska County Monster.

However, Hare had to withstand a last-lap challenge from current track points leader Cayden Carter of Oskaloosa for the win while Carter came up short of winning his fourth feature in five nights as he settled for the runner-up paycheck.

Oskaloosa’s Carter VanDenBerg wound up third, Andrew Schroeder of Keswick came from 17 on the 24-car starting grid to take the fourth spot and Matt Lettow of Roland rounded out the top 5 at the finish line.

With his sixth top-5 finish in six events, Lettow solidified his spot atop the Iron Man Challenge points for the B-Mods when current points runner-up Brian Schrage failed to qualify for Monday’s “A” Main.

Lettow’s advantage is now 161 points (543 to 381) over Schrage, followed by Brandon Leeman (373), Hare (361) and Parker Hale (354).

In USRA Hobby Stock action, Ottumwa’s Dustin Griffiths put on a show as he raced from the ninth starting spot to win the 15-lap main event.

Nick Ulin of Agency started and finished second with Craig Brown of Eldon in third, Chris Hovden of Cresco fourth and Todd Reitzler of Grinnell taking the fifth spot.

Zack VanderBeek of nearby New Sharon scored his second straight win at Osky in the Musco USRA Modifieds as he dominated the 20-lap nightcap.

Colt Mather of Webster ended his string of three wins in three starts with a runner-up finish, with track points leader Scott Dickey of Packwood grabbing the third spot, Josh Truman of Indianola fourth and defending track champion Steven Blattler of Oskaloosa completing the top 5.

Fans and drivers alike will get a complete show each day with a full slate of events on Tuesday night with the Iron Man Challenge for both USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars and Carter's Manufacturing USRA B-Mods back in action with USRA Hobby Stocks and USRA “Alternative” Modifieds racing for the first time on the Osky half-mile.

Hobby Stocks will be racing for $600 to win, B-Mods and Modifieds battle for $1,000 to win and the Stock Car feature winner will earn $1,500.

The event is sanctioned by the United States Racing Association and will award national points both days in the American Racer USRA Weekly Racing Series. Licensed USRA drivers will be awarded 100 track points each day, except for the Modifieds on Tuesday.

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

RULES & PROCEDURES: There is no entry fee for any class. Complete show with draw/redraw format. Draw for heat race starting spot ends 15 minutes before hot laps. RACEceivers will be used and available for rent or purchase. Tires permitted are American Racer KK704 or stamped Hoosier G60. Must use American Racers to earn USRA national points. All other USRA rules apply. MODIFIEDS: Except for drivers utilizing the CT525 crate engine, “alternative” rules stipulate that only flat tappet 23-degree steel-headed engines are permitted (no raised runner heads and no rollers) and spoilers will not be allowed. View the complete USRA rules at http://www.usraracing.com/rules.asp.

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.raceosky.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.

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OFFICIAL RESULTS
American Racer USRA Weekly Racing Series
15th Annual Musco Great American Stock Car Shootout/Iron Man Challenge
Southern Iowa Speedway, Oskaloosa, Iowa
Monday, July 11, 2011

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

USRA HOBBY STOCKS

Heat #1:
1. (1) 3S Steve Allen, Oskaloosa.
2. (2) 27C Cory Adams, Des Moines.
3. (4) 10G Dustin Griffiths, Ottumwa.
4. (6) 22R Todd Reitzler, Grinnell.
5. (5) 69X Calvin Dhondt, Kellogg.
6. (3) 2N Donavon Nunnikhoven, Sully.

Heat #2:
1. (2) 21 Nick Ulin, Agency.
2. (1) 85 Jason McDaniel, Eldon.
3. (4) 18 Kris Walker, Oskaloosa.
4. (6) 69 Craig Brown, Eldon.
5. (3) 33 Justin Hook, Oskaloosa.
6. (5) 32T Bobby Greene, Eddyville.

Heat #3:
1. (4) 70 Chris Hovden, Cresco.
2. (3) 4W John Watson, Des Moines.
3. (2) 18X Scott Spilde, Ridgeway.
4. (5) 19B Jim Brown, Pleasant Hill.
5. (1) 12 Mike Kincaid, Cincinnati.
6. (6) 57 Scott Shull, Eldon.

"A" Main:
1. (9) 10G Dustin Griffiths, Ottumwa, $400.
2. (2) 21 Nick Ulin, Agency, $300.
3. (3) 69 Craig Brown, Eldon, $250.
4. (7) 70 Chris Hovden, Cresco, $200.
5. (5) 22R Todd Reitzler, Grinnell, $175.
6. (6) 4W John Watson, Des Moines, $150.
7. (4) 3S Steve Allen, Oskaloosa, $125.
8. (10) 18 Kris Walker, Oskaloosa, $100.
9. (12) 69X Calvin Dhondt, Kellogg, $90.
10. (8) 18X Scott Spilde, Ridgeway, $80.
11. (16) 32T Bobby Greene, Eddyville, $75.
12. (13) 33 Justin Hook, Oskaloosa, $70.
13. (11) 19B Jim Brown, Pleasant Hill, $65.
14. (17) 57 Scott Shull, Eldon, $60.
15. (14) 12 Mike Kincaid, Cincinnati, $55.
16. (1) 85 Jason McDaniel, Eldon, $50.
17. (15) 2N Donavon Nunnikhoven, Sully, $50.
DNS - 27C Cory Adams, Des Moines, $30.

CARTER'S MANUFACTURING USRA B-MODS

Heat #1:
1. (2) 21L Matt Lettow, Roland.
2. (3) 7 Carter VanDenBerg, Oskaloosa.
3. (1) 03 Mark Mundell, Ottumwa.
4. (7) 19 Jake Timm, Winona, Minn.
5. (8) 02 Andrew Schroeder, Keswick.
6. (5) 80 Josh Bonnstetter, Slayton, Minn.
7. (4) 20G Mike Grantham, Bondurant.
8. (6) 8 Tom Lathrop, Ottumwa.

Heat #2:
1. (3) 1 Curtis VanDerWal, Oskaloosa.
2. (1) 7t Jared Timmerman, Norwalk.
3. (2) 41 Jeremy Embrey, Granger.
4. (8) 10 Cayden Carter, Oskaloosa.
5. (5) 88x Jimmy Broszeit, Postville.
6. (6) 14 Brian Schrage, Cresco.
7. (7) 2g Geoff Olson, Sioux City.
8. (4) 4ord Bob Sutherland, Blairsburg.

Heat #3:
1. (5) 27 Bryon Weyer, Des Moines.
2. (3) 0 Mike Wanders, Oskaloosa.
3. (4) 8t Tony Johnson, Oskaloosa.
4. (7) 17 Brandon Groenendyk, Oskaloosa.
5. (1) 72 Brett Lowry, Montezuma.
6. (2) 64 Brandon Leeman, Roland.
7. (8) 50x Jim Krier, Ollie.
8. (6) 8J A.J. Johnson, Oskaloosa.

Heat #4:
1. (4) 38 Bill Gibson, Knoxville.
2. (3) 56h Brandon Hare, Elma.
3. (6) 19J Jenae Gustin, Marshalltown.
4. (5) 28 Parker Hale, Grand Meadow, Minn.
5. (1) 36 Matt Pittman, Jefferson.
6. (7) 23k Ben Kates, Tonganoxie, Kan.
7. (2) 3K John VanDenBerg, Oskaloosa.

"B" Main:
1. (1) 02 Andrew Schroeder, Keswick.
2. (2) 88x Jimmy Broszeit, Postville.
3. (11) 2g Geoff Olson, Sioux City.
4. (4) 36 Matt Pittman, Jefferson.
5. (12) 3K John VanDenBerg, Oskaloosa.
6. (6) 80 Josh Bonnstetter, Slayton, Minn.
7. (5) 23k Ben Kates, Tonganoxie, Kan.
8. (8) 64 Brandon Leeman, Roland.
9. (15) 8J A.J. Johnson, Oskaloosa, $50.
10. (7) 14 Brian Schrage, Cresco, $50.
11. (10) 20G Mike Grantham, Bondurant, $50.
12. (9) 50x Jim Krier, Ollie, $50.
13. (3) 72 Brett Lowry, Montezuma, $50.
14. (13) 8 Tom Lathrop, Ottumwa, $50.
15. (14) 4ord Bob Sutherland, Blairsburg, $50.

"A" Main:
1. (4) 56h Brandon Hare, Elma, $500.
2. (10) 10 Cayden Carter, Oskaloosa, $400.
3. (5) 7 Carter VanDenBerg, Oskaloosa, $300.
4. (17) 02 Andrew Schroeder, Keswick, $200.
5. (6) 21L Matt Lettow, Roland, $175.
6. (8) 1 Curtis VanDerWal, Oskaloosa, $150.
7. (7) 19J Jenae Gustin, Marshalltown, $130.
8. (21) 3K John VanDenBerg, Oskaloosa, $110.
9. (15) 41 Jeremy Embrey, Granger, $100.
10. (3) 0 Mike Wanders, Oskaloosa, $90.
11. (18) 88x Jimmy Broszeit, Postville, $85.
12. (22) 80 Josh Bonnstetter, Slayton, Minn., $80.
13. (14) 03 Mark Mundell, Ottumwa, $75.
14. (12) 19 Jake Timm, Winona, Minn., $75.
15. (13) 17 Brandon Groenendyk, Oskaloosa, $75.
16. (23) 23k Ben Kates, Tonganoxie, Kan., $75.
17. (20) 36 Matt Pittman, Jefferson, $75.
18. (11) 8t Tony Johnson, Oskaloosa, $75.
19. (16) 28 Parker Hale, Grand Meadow, Minn., $75.
20. (1) 38 Bill Gibson, Knoxville, $75.
21. (24) 64 Brandon Leeman, Roland, $75.
22. (9) 7t Jared Timmerman, Norwalk, $75.
23. (19) 2g Geoff Olson, Sioux City, $75.
24. (2) 27 Bryon Weyer, Des Moines, $75

USRA KARL CHEVROLET STOCK CARS

Heat #1:
1. (2) R31 Ryan Leeman, Roland.
2. (6) 57v Mike Van Genderen, Newton.
3. (1) 7 Jason Minnehan, Churdan.
4. (4) 94 Corey Stout, Oskaloosa.
5. (3) 15k Kyle Harwood, Oskaloosa.
6. (5) 11 Shay Curtin, Waukon.
7. (7) 15 Cody Padgett, Leighton.
8. (8) 20dub Shane Weller, Agency.

Heat #2:
1. (2) 67 Kyle Falck, Decorah.
2. (4) 56T Justin Temeyer, Independence.
3. (6) 52 Nathan Wood, Sigourney.
4. (5) 27t Tory Reicks, Waucoma.
5. (1) 4M Brian Mitrisin, Oskaloosa.
6. (3) 30 Mark Massey, Worthington.
7. (7) 98 Brock Welch, Oskaloosa.

Heat #3:
1. (2) 19G Rick Gustin, Marshalltown.
2. (4) 66 Jeff Joldersma, McClelland.
3. (5) 14 Todd Staley, Webster City.
4. (1) 7 Rick Todd, Des Moines.
5. (6) 2j Steve Jackson, Polk City.
6. (7) 73c Carl Yaw Jr. Des Moines.
7. (3) 01U Chris Ullrich, Kiron.

"A" Main:
1. (4) 57v Mike Van Genderen, Newton, $700.
2. (1) 19G Rick Gustin, Marshalltown, $500.
3. (5) 56T Justin Temeyer, Independence, $400.
4. (2) 52 Nathan Wood, Sigourney, $300.
5. (10) 27t Tory Reicks, Waucoma, $250.
6. (8) 66 Jeff Joldersma, McClelland, $200.
7. (3) 14 Todd Staley, Webster City, $170.
8. (22) 20dub Shane Weller, Agency, $150.
9. (21) 01U Chris Ullrich, Kiron, $130.
10. (15) 4M Brian Mitrisin, Oskaloosa, $120.
11. (7) 67 Kyle Falck, Decorah, $110.
12. (11) 94 Corey Stout, Oskaloosa, $100.
13. (13) 2j Steve Jackson, Polk City, $90.
14. (9) 7 Jason Minnehan, Churdan, $80.
15. (12) 7 Rick Todd, Des Moines, $75.
16. (18) 30 Mark Massey, Worthington, $75.
17. (16) 73c Carl Yaw Jr. Des Moines, $75.
18. (20) 98 Brock Welch, Oskaloosa, $75.
19. (19) 15 Cody Padgett, Leighton, $75.
20. (14) 15k Kyle Harwood, Oskaloosa, $75.
21. (6) R31 Ryan Leeman, Roland, $75.
22. (17) 11 Shay Curtin, Waukon, $40

USRA RHS MODIFIEDS

Heat #1:
1. (1) 8 Colt Mather, Webster.
2. (2) 94 Steven Blattler, Oskaloosa.
3. (4) 47 Josh Truman, Indianola.
4. (3) R Ron Ver Beek, Oskaloosa.
5. (5) 22 Brandon Banks, Washington.
6. (6) 57V Mike Van Genderen, Newton.

Heat #2:
1. (4) 33Z Zack VanderBeek, New Sharon.
2. (1) 40 Scott Dickey, Packwood.
3. (3) R21 Ryan Schaffer, Corning.
4. (2) 26 Dan Fetters, Montour.
5. (5) 77 Jim Lynch, Bloomfield.

"A" Main:
1. (2) 33Z Zack VanderBeek, New Sharon, $700.
2. (1) 8 Colt Mather, Webster, $500.
3. (3) 40 Scott Dickey, Packwood, $400.
4. (4) 47 Josh Truman, Indianola, $300.
5. (6) 94 Steven Blattler, Oskaloosa, $250.
6. (5) R21 Ryan Schaffer, Corning, $200.
7. (8) 26 Dan Fetters, Montour, $180.
8. (7) R Ron Ver Beek, Oskaloosa, $160.
9. (9) 57V Mike Van Genderen, Newton, $140.
DNS - 22 Brandon Banks, Washington, $50.
DNS - 77 Jim Lynch, Bloomfield, $50.

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SOUTHERN IOWA SPEEDWAY SPONSORS: Arnold Motor Supply, Bank Iowa, 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 Corp., Mitrisin Motors, Musco Lighting, NAPA Auto Parts, Oskaloosa Herald, Palmer for State Representative, Pepsi, Pro-Line Buildings, Van Gorp Used Cars, Vermeer Manufacturing.

15th Annual Musco Great American Stock Car Shootout set for Monday-Tuesday

OSKALOOSA, Iowa (July 11) – On Monday and Tuesday, July 11-12, the Southern Iowa Speedway will host the 15th Annual Musco Great American Stock Car Shootout with the region’s fastest and most talented Modified, Stock Car, B-Mod and Hobby Stock drivers trekking to the Mahaska County Monster in search of this year’s title and big cash payouts.

Fans and drivers alike will get a complete show each day with a full slate of heat races, last chance qualifiers and main events in all four classes on the Osky half-mile oval and both days will be part of the popular Iron Man Challenge for both USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars and Carter's Manufacturing USRA B-Mods.

Two different kinds of Modifieds will be featured. Monday’s event will be regular Musco USRA Modified rules while Tuesday will be under the USRA’s “alternative” Modified rules package. Except for drivers utilizing the CT525 crate engine, the alternative rules stipulate that only flat tappet 23-degree steel-headed engines are permitted (no raised runner heads and no rollers) and spoilers will not be allowed.

The event is sanctioned by the United States Racing Association and will award national points both days in the American Racer USRA Weekly Racing Series. Licensed USRA drivers will be awarded 100 track points each day, except for the Modifieds on Tuesday.

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

There is no entry fee for any class either day.

MONDAY PAYOFFS

Hobby Stocks - 1. $400, 2. $300, 3. $250, 4. $200, 5. $175, 6. $150, 7. $125, 8. $100, 9. $90, 10. $80, 11. $75, 12. $70, 13. $65, 14. $60, 15. $55, 16-24. $50, Tow $30.

B-Mods - 1. $500 2. $400, 3. $300, 4. $250, 5. $200, 6. $175, 7. $150, 8. $140, 9. $130, 10. $120, 11. $110, 12. $100, 13. $90, 14. $80, 15. $75, 16. $70, 17. $65, 18. $60, 19. $55, 20-24. $50, Tow $30.

Stock Cars - 1. $700, 2. $500, 3. $400, 4. $300, 5. $250, 6. $200, 7. $170, 8. $150, 9. $130, 10. $120, 11. $110, 12. $100, 13. $90, 14. $80, 15-24. $75, Tow $40.

Modifieds - 1. $700, 2. $500, 3. $400, 4. $300, 5. $250, 6. $200, 7. $180, 8. $160, 9. $140, 10. $130, 11. $120, 12. $110, 13-24. $100, Tow $50.

TUESDAY PAYOFFS

Hobby Stocks - 1. $600, 2. $450, 3. $375, 4. $300, 5. $250, 6. $200, 7. $170, 8. $140, 9. $110, 10. $100, 11. $90, 12. $80, 13-24. $75, Tow $30.

B-Mods - 1. $1000, 2. $600, 3. $450, 4. $350, 5. $300, 6. $250, 7. $200, 8. $170, 9. $140, 10. $130, 11. $120, 12. $110, 13. $100, 14. $90, 15. $80, 16-24. $75, Tow $40.

Stock Cars - 1. $1500, 2. $1000, 3. $700, 4. $500, 5. $400, 6. $300, 7. $250, 8. $200, 9. $170, 10. $150, 11. $140, 12. $130, 13. $125, 14. $120, 15. $115, 16. $110, 17. $105, 18-24. $100, Tow $50.

“Alternative” Modifieds - 1. $1000, 2. $600, 3. $450, 4. $375, 5. $300, 6. $250, 7. $200, 8. $175, 9. $150, 10. $130, 11. $110, 12-24. $100, Tow $50.

RULES & PROCEDURES: Complete show each day with draw/redraw format. Draw for heat race starting spot ends 15 minutes before hot laps. RACEceivers and AMB transponders will be used and available for rent or purchase. Tires permitted are American Racer KK704 or stamped Hoosier G60. Must use American Racers to earn USRA national points. All other USRA rules apply. MODIFIEDS: Monday will be regular USRA Modified rules. Tuesday will be USRA “Alternative” Modified rules. Except for drivers utilizing the CT525 crate engine, “alternative” rules stipulate that only flat tappet 23-degree steel-headed engines are permitted (no raised runner heads and no rollers) and spoilers will not be allowed. View the complete USRA rules at http://www.usraracing.com/rules.asp.

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.raceosky.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.

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SOUTHERN IOWA SPEEDWAY SPONSORS: Arnold Motor Supply, Bank Iowa, 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 Corp., Mitrisin Motors, Musco Lighting, NAPA Auto Parts, Oskaloosa Herald, Palmer for State Representative, Pepsi, Pro-Line Buildings, Van Gorp Used Cars, Vermeer Manufacturing.

Four new winners emerge at Southern Iowa Speedway

OSKALOOSA, Iowa (July 6) – Four new faces visited victory lane Wednesday night as the American Racer USRA Weekly Racing Series returned to the spotlight at the Southern Iowa Speedway in Oskaloosa, Iowa.

In USRA Hobby Stock action, Dustin Griffiths of Ottumwa came from the fourth spot to pick up his first feature win of the 2011 racing season by holding off points leader Kris Walker of Oskaloosa.

Kellogg’s Calvin Dhondt finished third ahead of last week’s winner, Craig Brown of Eldon, and Steve Allen of Oskaloosa, who dropped back to second in the standings just five points behind Walker.

Looking for his fourth victory in a row Wednesday, Oskaloosa’s Cayden Carter started tenth in the Carter’s Manufacturing USRA B-Mod main event, but could muster only a third-place finish as Andrew Schroeder of Keswick took the checkered flag first to end the youngster’s streak at three wins.

Polesitter Leroy Groenendyk of Oskaloosa held on for a third-place showing while Bill Gibson of Knoxville was fourth and Carter VanDenBerg of Oskaloosa fifth after starting 18th.

A tight points race in the division has shaped up with just six points separating the top four in the standings. Gibson leads the charge by just one point over Carter while VanDenBerg is just four points behind the leader and Schroeder just six markers from the top.

Another new face graced the winners circle in the USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars as Oskaloosa’s Corey Stout took home the trophy. Rick Gustin led most of the race before being sidelined by mechanical problems, and then Stout withstood a late-race maneuver by defending track champion Nathan Wood of Keswick for the win.

Steve Jackson of Polk City finished second as he fended off a late challenge from 13th-starting Brian Mitrisin of Oskaloosa. Wood rebounded for fourth and Rick Todd of Des Moines came from 12th on the grid to grab the fifth spot.

Shane Weller’s sixth-place finish allowed Wood to close the gap in the points standings, with just a nine-point separation between the two going into next week’s 15th Annual Musco Lighting Great American Stock Car Shootout.

In the Musco USRA Modified main event, former Modified and Stock Car track champion Zack VanderBeek of New Sharon checked out to score his first win of the year at the Mahaska County Monster.

Oskaloosa’s Ron Ver Beek and Steven Blattler started and finished second and third, respectively, while Ryan Dolan of Lisbon was fourth and Ryan Schaffer of Corning rounded out the top 5 finishers.

With Scott Dickey unable to take the green flag in the nightcap, Blattler narrowed the margin between the points leader and himself to a mere nine points, while Ver Beek is now just 28 points out of the top spot.

Next Monday and Tuesday, July 11-12, the Southern Iowa Speedway will host the 15th Annual Musco Great American Stock Car Shootout with the region’s fastest and most talented Modified, Stock Car, B-Mod and Hobby Stock drivers trekking to the Osky half-mile oval in search of this year’s title and big cash payouts.

Fans and drivers alike will get a complete show each day with a full slate of heat races, last chance qualifiers and main events in all four classes.

Monday’s will be regular USRA Modified rules while Tuesday will be under the USRA’s “alternative” Modified rules package. Except for drivers utilizing the CT525 crate engine, the alternative rules stipulate that only flat tappet 23-degree steel-headed engines are permitted (no raised runner heads and no rollers) and spoilers will not be allowed.

Hobby Stocks will pay $400 to win Monday and $600 to win Tuesday. B-Mods will pay $500 to win Monday and $1,000 to win Tuesday. Stock Cars will pay $700 to win Monday and $1,500 to win Tuesday. Modifieds will pay $700 to win Monday and $1,000 to win Tuesday for the “alternative” rules competitors.

The event is sanctioned by the United States Racing Association and will award national points both days in the American Racer USRA Weekly Racing Series. The track will award 100 track points to each driver each day, except for the Modifieds on Tuesday.

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.raceosky.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.

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OFFICIAL RESULTS
American Racer USRA Weekly Racing Series
Southern Iowa Speedway, Oskaloosa, Iowa
Wednesday, July 6, 2011

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

USRA HOBBY STOCKS

Heat #1:
1. (2) 18 Kris Walker, Oskaloosa
2. (1) 69X Calvin Dhondt, Kellogg
3. (5) 10G Dustin Griffiths, Ottumwa
4. (6) 69 Craig Brown, Eldon
5. (3) 2N Donavon Nunnikhoven, Sully
6. (4) 4 Jared Sanders, Montezuma

Heat #2:
1. (2) 3S Steve Allen, Oskaloosa
2. (1) 22R Todd Reitzler, Grinnell
3. (5) 33 Justin Hook, Oskaloosa
4. (4) 53D Ron Downing Jr., Ottumwa
5. (3) 73 Aaron Martin, Sigourney

Feature:
1. (4) 10G Dustin Griffiths, Ottumwa
2. (3) 18 Kris Walker, Oskaloosa
3. (2) 69X Calvin Dhondt, Kellogg
4. (8) 69 Craig Brown, Eldon
5. (6) 3S Steve Allen, Oskaloosa
6. (7) 22R Todd Reitzler, Grinnell
7. (1) 33 Justin Hook, Oskaloosa
8. (10) 4 Jared Sanders, Montezuma
9. (9) 2N Donavon Nunnikhoven, Sully
10. (5) 53D Ron Downing Jr., Ottumwa
11. (11) 73 Aaron Martin, Sigourney

CARTER’S MANUFACTURING USRA B-MODS

Heat #1:
1. (1) 8T Tony Johnson, Oskaloosa
2. (3) 38 Bill Gibson, Knoxville
3. (2) 8J A.J. Johnson, New Sharon
4. (6) 10 Cayden Carter, Oskaloosa
5. (4) 27 Bryon Weyer, Des Moines
6. (5) 17 Brandon Groenendyk, Oskaloosa

Heat #2:
1. (1) 3K John VanDenBerg, Oskaloosa
2. (4) 1 Curtis Van Der Wahl, Oskaloosa
3. (3) 7T Jared Timmerman, Norwalk
4. (5) 3 Mark Mundell, Ottumwa
5. (6) 8 Tom Lathrop, Ottumwa
6. (2) 7 Carter VanDenBerg, Oskaloosa

Heat #3:
1. (3) 2 Andrew Schroeder, Keswick
2. (5) 49G Leroy Groenendyk, Oskaloosa
3. (1) 72 Brett Lowry, Montezuma
4. (4) 64 Casey Greubel, Lacona
5. (2) KO Ken Kositzky, Cedar Rapids
6. (6) 50X James Krier, Ollie

Feature:
1. (4) 2 Andrew Schroeder, Keswick
2. (1) 49G Leroy Groenendyk, Oskaloosa
3. (10) 10 Cayden Carter, Oskaloosa
4. (3) 38 Bill Gibson, Knoxville
5. (18) 7 Carter VanDenBerg, Oskaloosa
6. (5) 3K John VanDenBerg, Oskaloosa
7. (15) KO Ken Kositzky, Cedar Rapids
8. (7) 7T Jared Timmerman, Norwalk
9. (12) 72 Brett Lowry, Montezuma
10. (2) 3 Mark Mundell, Ottumwa
11. (8) 8T Tony Johnson, Oskaloosa
12. (14) 8 Tom Lathrop, Ottumwa
13. (13) 27 Bryon Weyer, Des Moines
14. (9) 64 Casey Greubel, Lacona
15. (11) 1 Curtis Van Der Wahl, Oskaloosa
16. (17) 50X James Krier, Ollie
17. (16) 17 Brandon Groenendyk, Oskaloosa
18. (6) 8J A.J. Johnson, New Sharon

USRA KARL CHEVROLET STOCK CARS

Heat #1:
1. (1) 94 Corey Stout, Oskaloosa
2. (3) 19G Rick Gustin, Marshalltown
3. (4) 14 Todd Staley, Webster City
4. (6) 56T Justin Temeyer, Independence
5. (5) 73C Carl Yaw, Des Moines
6. (2) 98 Brock Welch, Oskaloosa
7. (7) 4M Brian Mitrisin, Oskaloosa

Heat #2:
1. (3) 15K Kyle Harwood, Oskaloosa
2. (2) 2J Steve Jackson, Polk City
3. (4) 20DUB Shane Weller, Agency
4. (6) 52 Nathan Wood, Keswick
5. (1) 10 Leon McCombs, Knoxville
6. (5) 7 Rick Todd, Des Moines

Feature:
1. (1) 94 Corey Stout, Oskaloosa
2. (6) 2J Steve Jackson, Polk City
3. (13) 4M Brian Mitrisin, Oskaloosa
4. (5) 52 Nathan Wood, Keswick
5. (12) 7 Rick Todd, Des Moines
6. (4) 20DUB Shane Weller, Agency
7. (9) 73C Carl Yaw, Des Moines
8. (11) 98 Brock Welch, Oskaloosa
9. (8) 15K Kyle Harwood, Oskaloosa
10. (2) 19G Rick Gustin, Marshalltown
11. (7) 14 Todd Staley, Webster City
12. (10) 10 Leon McCombs, Knoxville
13. (3) 56T Justin Temeyer, Independence

MUSCO USRA MODIFIEDS

Heat:
1. (2) R Ron Ver Beek, Oskaloosa
2. (3) 33Z Zack VanderBeek, New Sharon
3. (1) 11D Ryan Dolan, Lisbon
4. (7) 94 Steven Blattler, Oskaloosa
5. (6) R21 Ryan Schaffer, Corning
6. (4) 15K Kyle Harwood, Oskaloosa
7. (5) 7S Wade Francis, Oskaloosa
8. (8) 40 Scott Dickey, Packwood (DNS)

Feature:
1. (1) 33Z Zack VanderBeek, New Sharon
2. (2) R Ron Ver Beek, Oskaloosa
3. (3) 94 Steven Blattler, Oskaloosa
4. (6) 11D Ryan Dolan, Lisbon
5. (4) R21 Ryan Schaffer, Corning
6. (5) 15K Kyle Harwood, Oskaloosa
7. (7) 7S Wade Francis, Oskaloosa (DNS)
8. (8) 40 Scott Dickey, Packwood (DNS)

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Carter captures third in a row at Osky; Mather, Harwood, Brown win too Wednesday night

OSKALOOSA, Iowa (June 29) – After back-to-back weeks of rain-soaked disappointment, the American Racer USRA Weekly Racing Series resumed Wednesday night at the Southern Iowa Speedway in Oskaloosa, Iowa, for Kids Night presented by Pro-Line Buildings of New Sharon with Musco USRA Modifieds, USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars, Carter’s Manufacturing USRA B-Mods and USRA Hobby Stocks back in action on the half-mile clay oval.

In USRA Hobby Stock competition, Craig Brown of Eldon used the pole position to garner his first main event win of the season, holding off Oskaloosa racers Kris Walker and points leader Steve Allen who now holds a slim six-point advantage over Walker.

Last week’s winner, Nick Ulin of Agency, finished fourth and moved to third in the points standings while Justin Hook of Oskaloosa came home in fifth.

As winner of the most recent race on June 8, Cayden Carter started tenth in the Carter’s Manufacturing USRA B-Mod feature for the second time in a row, but the teenager from Oskaloosa found his way to the front again to chalk up his third straight win at the Mahaska County Monster.

Andrew Schroeder of Keswick led for most of the race, but had to settle for the runner-up finish at the checkered flag with Oskaloosa’s Carter VanDenBerg taking third while 18th-starting Bill Gibson of Knoxville edged A.J. Johnson of New Sharon for fourth.

Gibson continues to sit atop the B-Mod points standings, but by just a single point over VanDenBerg while Carter is a mere five markers behind Gibson in third.

As it has come to be expected, the USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Car main event was a barnburner from start to finish with three- and four-wide racing throughout the field.

In the end, Kyle Harwood of Oskaloosa nabbed his first feature win at Osky in the full-fendered fast machines as he held off defending track champion Nathan Wood of Keswick.

Rookie driver and track promoter Todd Staley of Webster City matched his career-best performance finishing third ahead of Stock Car class points leader Shane Weller of Agency and Mike Van Genderen of Newton.

The high-powered Musco USRA Modifieds capped off the action Wednesday night with Colt Mather of Webster winning his third main event in as many starts this season at the Southern Iowa Speedway.

With Mather taking charge from the outside of the front row, polesitter and points leader Scott Dickey of Packwood had to settle for a second-place paycheck with Zack VanderBeek of New Sharon third, Ryan Schaffer of Corning fourth and Oskaloosa’s Ron Ver Beek in fifth.

American Racer USRA Weekly Racing Series action will return next Wednesday, July 6, with the Musco USRA Modifieds, with USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars, Carter's Manufacturing USRA B-Mods and USRA Hobby Stocks on the card.

Pits open at 5 p.m. next Wednesday, with grandstands opening at 5:30, hot laps at 7:15 and racing at 7:30. Tickets are just $8 for adults, $3 for kids ages 6-12 and children ages 5 and under always get in for free. Pit passes are $25.

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.raceosky.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.

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OFFICIAL RESULTS
American Racer USRA Weekly Racing Series
Kids Night presented by Pro-Line Buildings
Southern Iowa Speedway, Oskaloosa, Iowa
Wednesday, June 29, 2011

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

USRA HOBBY STOCKS

Heat #1:
1. (3) 21 Nick Ulin, Agency
2. (5) 18 Kris Walker, Oskaloosa
3. (4) 3s Steve Allen, Oskaloosa
4. (2) 33 Justin Hook, Oskaloosa
5. (6) 22r Todd Reitzler, Grinnell
6. (7) 69x Calvin Dhondt, Kellogg
7. (1) 31 Dale Porter, Bloomfield

Heat #2:
1. (1) 69 Craig Brown, Eldon
2. (4) 32t Bobby Greene, Eddyville
3. (3) 2n Donavon Nunnikhoven, Sully
4. (6) 4 Jared Sanders, Montezuma
5. (2) 53d Ron Downing Jr., Ottumwa
6. (7) 73 Aaron Martin, Sigourney
7. (5) 10g Dustin Griffiths, Ottumwa

Feature:
1. (1) 69 Craig Brown, Eldon
2. (7) 18 Kris Walker, Oskaloosa
3. (5) 3s Steve Allen, Oskaloosa
4. (10) 21 Nick Ulin, Agency
5. (6) 33 Justin Hook, Oskaloosa
6. (9) 22r Todd Reitzler, Grinnell
7. (11) 69x Calvin Dhondt, Kellogg
8. (8) 53d Ron Downing Jr., Ottumwa
9. (4) 2n Donavon Nunnikhoven, Sully
10. (3) 4 Jared Sanders, Montezuma
11. (2) 32t Bobby Greene, Eddyville
12. (12) 73 Aaron Martin, Sigourney
13. (13) 31 Dale Porter, Bloomfield
14. (14) 10g Dustin Griffiths, Ottumwa

CARTER'S MANUFACTURING USRA B-MODS

Heat #1:
1. (1) 8j A.J. Johnson, New Sharon
2. (2) 7t Jared Timmerman, Norwalk
3. (3) 17 Brandon Groenendyk, Oskaloosa
4. (5) 16 Mike Shelton, Bloomfield
5. (7) 0 Mike Wanders, Keswick
6. (6) 8t Tony Johnson, Oskaloosa
7. (4) 72h Dan Drury, Eldora

Heat #2:
1. (5) 3k John VanDenBerg, Oskaloosa
2. (4) 3 Mark Mundell, Ottumwa
3. (7) 25 Scott Van Buskirk, Hedrick
4. (6) 72 Brett Lowry, Montezuma
5. (1) 95j Jason Hall, Grinnell
6. (3) 54 Bobby Greene, Eddyville
7. (2) 48r Nathan Redlinger, Parnell

Heat #3:
1. (1) 7 Carter VanDenBerg, Oskaloosa
2. (2) 2 Andrew Schroeder, Keswick
3. (7) 10 Cayden Carter, Oskaloosa
4. (4) 49g Leroy Groenendyk, Oskaloosa
5. (6) 1 Curtis Van Der Wahl, Oskaloosa
6. (3) 38 Bill Gibson, Knoxville
7. (5) 8 Tom Lathrop, Ottumwa

Feature:
1. (10) 10 Cayden Carter, Oskaloosa
2. (5) 2 Andrew Schroeder, Keswick
3. (7) 7 Carter VanDenBerg, Oskaloosa
4. (18) 38 Bill Gibson, Knoxville
5. (6) 8j A.J. Johnson, New Sharon
6. (2) 7t Jared Timmerman, Norwalk
7. (3) 16 Mike Shelton, Bloomfield
8. (12) 3k John VanDenBerg, Oskaloosa
9. (4) 17 Brandon Groenendyk, Oskaloosa
10. (9) 72 Brett Lowry, Montezuma
11. (14) 95j Jason Hall, Grinnell
12. (1) 3 Mark Mundell, Ottumwa
13. (15) 1 Curtis Van Der Wahl, Oskaloosa
14. (8) 25 Scott Van Buskirk, Hedrick
15. (16) 8t Tony Johnson, Oskaloosa
16. (13) 0 Mike Wanders, Keswick
17. (20) 8 Tom Lathrop, Ottumwa
18. (19) 48r Nathan Redlinger, Parnell
19. (11) 49g Leroy Groenendyk, Oskaloosa
20. (17) 54 Bobby Greene, Eddyville
21. (21) 72h Dan Drury, Eldora

USRA KARL CHEVROLET STOCK CARS

Heat #1:
1. (6) 52 Nathan Wood, Keswick
2. (4) 57v Mike Van Genderen, Newton
3. (5) 14 Todd Staley, Webster City
4. (2) 94 Corey Stout, Oskaloosa
5. (7) 2j Steve Jackson, Polk City
6. (3) 7 Rick Todd, Des Moines
7. (1) 98 Brock Welch, Oskaloosa

Heat #2:
1. (1) 20dub Shane Weller, Agency
2. (3) 15k Kyle Harwood, Oskaloosa
3. (4) 73c Carl Yaw, Des Moines
4. (5) 2k Derek Kirkland, Centerville
5. (6) 15 Cody Padgett, Leighton
6. (2) 4m Brian Mitrisin, Oskaloosa

Feature:
1. (5) 15k Kyle Harwood, Oskaloosa
2. (2) 52 Nathan Wood, Keswick
3. (6) 14 Todd Staley, Webster City
4. (8) 20dub Shane Weller, Agency
5. (3) 57v Mike Van Genderen, Newton
6. (9) 2j Steve Jackson, Polk City
7. (7) 94 Corey Stout, Oskaloosa
8. (1) 2k Derek Kirkland, Centerville
9. (4) 73c Carl Yaw, Des Moines
10. (11) 7 Rick Todd, Des Moines
11. (12) 98 Brock Welch, Oskaloosa
12. (10) 15 Cody Padgett, Leighton
13. (13) 4m Brian Mitrisin, Oskaloosa

MUSCO USRA MODIFIEDS

Heat #1:
1. (1) 8 Colt Mather, Webster
2. (4) 40 Scott Dickey, Packwood
3. (3) R21 Ryan Schaffer, Corning
4. (5) 33z Zack VanderBeek, New Sharon
5. (2) 15k Kyle Harwood, Oskaloosa

Heat #2:
1. (3) 94 Steven Blattler, Oskaloosa
2. (5) 47 Josh Truman, Indianola
3. (4) R Ron Ver Beek, Oskaloosa
4. (2) 22 Brandon Banks, Washington
5. (1) 7s Wade Francis, Oskaloosa

Feature:
1. (2) 8 Colt Mather, Webster
2. (1) 40 Scott Dickey, Packwood
3. (7) 33z Zack VanderBeek, New Sharon
4. (3) R21 Ryan Schaffer, Corning
5. (4) R Ron Ver Beek, Oskaloosa
6. (5) 47 Josh Truman, Indianola
7. (6) 94 Steven Blattler, Oskaloosa
8. (8) 22 Brandon Banks, Washington
9. (9) 15k Kyle Harwood, Oskaloosa
10. (10) 7s Wade Francis, Oskaloosa

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Six events dot July calendar for Iron Man Challenge

OSKALOOSA, Iowa (June 28) – Six events are in the books for the Iron Man Challenge featuring USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars and USRA Karl Performance Parts B-Mods, with 10 different winners emerging from 11 feature races so far.

Stock Cars had a solo event at the Deer Creek Speedway in Spring Valley, Minn., on May 28 with Kevin Donlan picking up the win. The B-Mods will run without the Stock Cars on July 14 at the Chateau Raceway in Lansing, Minn.

The season opener at the I-35 Speedway in Winston, Mo., was a meeting of the Matts with Matt Greiner winning the Stock Car main event and Matt Lettow topping the B-Mod portion of the show. Lettow has led the points ever since and garnered his second win this past Friday at the Rapid Speedway in Rock Rapids, Iowa, to become the season’s first repeat winner in either class.

Defending Iron Man Challenge Stock Car Champion and 2006 USRA Hobby Stock National Champion Nathan Wood took the win at the Highway 3 Raceway in Allison, Iowa; 2007 USRA Hobby Stock National Champion Mitch Hovden was the winner at the Nobles County Speedway in Worthington, Minn.; Chris Ulrich triumphed at the Mineral City Speedway in Fort Dodge, Iowa; and Jake Masters captured the most recent event last Friday at the Rapid Speedway.

It was the defending USRA Karl Performance Parts B-Mod National Champion, Brand Hare, earning the trophy at the Highway 3 Raceway, with Nick Johansen winning at the Nobles County Speedway and Cayden Carter coming out on top at the Mineral City Speedway.

Six more events dot the calendar for the month of July, including three nights of racing action at the Southern Iowa Speedway in Oskaloosa, Iowa.

On Monday and Tuesday, July 11-12, the Mahaska County Monster will host the 15th Annual Great American Stock Car Challenge. Stock Cars will race for $700 to win Monday and a $1,500 top prize on Tuesday while B-Mods will battle for $500 and $1,000 to win, respectively. USRA RHS Modifieds and USRA Hobby Stocks will also be on the card each night.

The Iron Man Challenge will join the USMTS Modifieds for the final four shows in July, beginning on Thursday, July 14, with its first visit to the Chateau Raceway, followed by a tripleheader the following Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, July 19-21.

The rain-postponed event at the Cresco Speedway in Cresco, Iowa, happens on Tuesday, July 19, and the Iron Man Challenge returns to the Southern Iowa Speedway the next day before wrapping up the July swing at the Bloomfield Speedway in Bloomfield, Iowa, on Thursday.

Seventeen dates at twelve dirt ovals comprise the 2011 schedule for the second season of the Iron Man Challenge. Points for both classes will be awarded based on a driver’s 10 best nights, so with ten or more races still remaining for both the Stock Cars and B-Mods the fight for the title has not even begun yet.

The points fund for the Stock Cars carries a $2,000 top prize with the tenth-place finisher earning $200. In the B-Mod class, the points champion will earn $700 with tenth-place taking home $100. Licensed USRA drivers in both classes will also earn national points in the USRA Weekly Racing Series where the Stock Car National Champion will earn $1,500 while the B-Mod National Champion will take home a cool $2,000 for his efforts.

2011 USRA IRON MAN CHALLENGE SCHEDULE:

Sat Apr 2 ... I-35 Speedway, Winston, Mo. (winners: Matt Greiner/Matt Lettow)
Thu May 26 ... Highway 3 Raceway, Allison, Iowa (winners: Nathan Wood/Brandon Hare)
Sat May 28 ... Deer Creek Speedway, Spring Valley, Minn. (winner: Kevin Donlan)
Sun Jun 12 ... Nobles County Speedway, Worthington, Minn. (winners: Mitch Hovden/Nick Johansen)
Mon Jun 13 ... Mineral City Speedway, Fort Dodge, Iowa (winners: Chris Ulrich/Cayden Carter)
Fri Jun 24 ... Rapid Speedway, Rock Rapids, Iowa (winners: Jake Masters/Matt Lettow)
Mon Jul 11 ... Southern Iowa Speedway, Oskaloosa, Iowa
Tue Jul 12 ... Southern Iowa Speedway, Oskaloosa, Iowa
Thu Jul 14 ... Chateau Raceway, Lansing, Minn. [B-Mods only]
Tue Jul 19 ... Cresco Speedway, Cresco, Iowa
Wed Jul 20 ... Southern Iowa Speedway, Oskaloosa, Iowa
Thu Jul 21 … Bloomfield Speedway, Bloomfield, Iowa
Sat Aug 20 ... Upper Iowa Speedway, Decorah, Iowa
Sun Aug 21 ... Nobles County Speedway, Worthington, Minn.
Thu Aug 25 ... I-35 Speedway, Winston, Mo.
Sat Aug 27 ... Hamilton County Speedway, Webster City, Iowa
Thu Sep 1 ... Highway 3 Raceway, Allison, Iowa

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

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

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

Kids take the wheel this Wednesday at Southern Iowa Speedway

OSKALOOSA, Iowa (June 27) – Another wild Wednesday night of racing action returns this Wednesday, June 29, to the Southern Iowa Speedway in Oskaloosa, Iowa, with Kids Night presented by Pro-Line Buildings.

A fun night of special prizes, a candy grab, money toss, bike giveaways and kids’ rides in race cars around the half-mile Mahaska County Monster will keep the kids entertained while fans young and old will witness 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.

With 21 or more entries in each class on Wednesday, Modifieds race for $1,000 to win and Stock Cars battle for $400 to win, while B-Mods and Hobby Stocks contend for a $300 top prize.

In addition to a weekly purse that rivals most tracks in the Hawkeye State, the region’s fastest and most talented drivers will be battling all season long for lucrative track and national points funds in all four divisions as part of the American Racer USRA Weekly Racing Series.

Located in nearby New Sharon, Pro-Line Buildings specializes in pre-engineered wood-frame and Butler steel-frame buildings and offers each customer unlimited options in choosing the type of construction to meet their every need. For more information, call toll-free 800-872-2335 or visit www.plbco.com online.

Pit gate opens at 5 p.m., spectator tickets go on sale at 5:30, hot laps begin at 7:15 and racing starts at 7:30. Tickets are just $8 for adults, $3 for kids ages 6-12 and children 5 and under always get in for free. Pit passes are $25.

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.raceosky.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.

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Lettow first Iron Man Challenge repeat winner, Masters gets Stock Car checkers at Rapid Speedway

FORT DODGE, Iowa (June 13) – Mother Nature finally threw the Iron Man Challenge fans a bone Friday night and the drivers in the USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars and USRA Karl Performance Parts B-Mods delivered a rock solid show at the Rapid Speedway in Rock Rapids, Iowa.

Matt Lettow of Roland won the season-opening Iron Man Challenge event for the B-Mods at the I-35 Speedway in Winston, Mo., on April 2, and has led the points ever since.

He padded his lead even more Friday night with a hard-earned win over a 34-car field and runner-up Brian Schrage of Cresco to take home the $500 winner’s share of he prize money.

Teenager Parker Hale of Grand Meadow, Minn., started 13th but clawed his way to the front of the field to garner a third-place showing while Slayton, Minn., racers Josh Bonnstetter and Dan Ahlers finished fourth and fifth.

Sixth through tenth, respectively, were Bob Sutherland, Tyler Johnson, Nate Mosterd, Colter Deutsch and Greg Roemen.

Jake Masters came up just a few feet short of his first win of the season 11 days ago at the Mineral City Speedway in Fort Dodge, but wasted no time in getting to the front Friday and sailed away to victory in the Stock Car main event.

The win was worth $700 and gave the Graettinger resident his series-best fourth Iron Man Challenge trophy.

Polesitter Roger Verdoorn of Sibley held on for second in the feature race, with Polk City’s Steve Jackson third, Randy Brands of Boyden fourth and Justin Temeyer of Independence finishing fifth.

Defending Iron Man Challenge series champion Nathan Wood was sixth, followed by Darwin Klaassen, Doug Brinkhous, John DeBoer and the driver who held off Masters for the win at the Mineral City Speedway, Chris Ulrich.

Up next for the Iron Man Challenge is the 15th Annual Great American Stock Car Challenge on Monday and Tuesday, July 11-12, at the Southern Iowa Speedway in Oskaloosa, Iowa.

In addition to the USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars and USRA Karl Performance Parts B-Mods, USRA RHS Modifieds and USRA Hobby Stocks will also be on the card both days racing for national points in the American Racer USRA Weekly Racing Series.

Pits open at 5:00, grandstands open at 5:30, hot laps begin at 7:15 and racing starts at 7:30 both days at the Mahaska County Monster.

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.raceosky.com online. Race day info is available by calling the track hotline at 641-673-7004.

Seventeen dates at twelve dirt ovals comprise the 2011 schedule for the second season of the Iron Man Challenge. Points for both classes will be awarded based on a driver’s 10 best nights.

The points fund for the Stock Cars carries a $2,000 top prize with the tenth-place finisher earning $200. In the B-Mod class, the points champion will earn $700 with tenth-place taking home $100.

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

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OFFICIAL RESULTS
American Racer USRA Weekly Racing Series
Iron Man Challenge
Rapid Speedway, Rock Rapids, Iowa
Friday, June 24, 2011

USRA KARL CHEVROLET STOCK CARS

Heat #1:
1. (2) 56T Justin Temeyer, Independence, Iowa.
2. (1) 01U Chris Ullrich, Kiron, Iowa.
3. (5) 11 Jake Masters, Graettinger, Iowa.
4. (6) 2J Steve Jackson, Polk City, Iowa.
5. (3) 52 Nathan Wood, Sigourney, Iowa.
6. (4) 45K Brad Klaassen, Adrian, Minn.
7. (7) XX Doug Brinkhous, Larchwood, Iowa.
8. (8) 95 Tom McKenzie, Sioux City, Iowa.

Heat #2:
1. (2) 271 Randy Brands, Boyden, Iowa.
2. (4) 04 Roger Verdoorn, Sibley, Iowa.
3. (6) 16J John DeBoer, Little Rock, Iowa.
4. (1) 54K Darwin Klaassen, Little Rock, Iowa.
5. (5) 96 Troy Woelber, Hull, Iowa.
6. (3) R31 Ryan Leeman, Roland, Iowa.
7. (7) 66 Jeff Joldersma, McClelland, Iowa.

“A” Main:
1. (2) 11 Jake Masters, Graettinger, Iowa, $700.
2. (1) 04 Roger Verdoorn, Sibley, Iowa, $500.
3. (4) 2J Steve Jackson, Polk City, Iowa, $400.
4. (7) 271 Randy Brands, Boyden, Iowa, $300.
5. (8) 56T Justin Temeyer, Independence, Iowa, $250.
6. (9) 52 Nathan Wood, Sigourney, Iowa, $200.
7. (3) 54K Darwin Klaassen, Little Rock, Iowa, $170.
8. (13) XX Doug Brinkhous, Larchwood, Iowa, $150.
9. (6) 16J John DeBoer, Little Rock, Iowa, $130.
10. (5) 01U Chris Ullrich, Kiron, Iowa, $125.
11. (12) R31 Ryan Leeman, Roland, Iowa, $125.
12. (11) 45K Brad Klaassen, Adrian, Minn., $125.
13. (10) 96 Troy Woelber, Hull, Iowa, $125.
14. (15) 95 Tom McKenzie, Sioux City, Iowa, $125.
15. (14) 66 Jeff Joldersma, McClelland, Iowa, $125.

USRA KARL PERFORMANCE PARTS B-MODS

Heat #1:
1. (2) 32 Dave Mulder, Doon, Minn.
2. (7) 42 Mike Hansen, Alton, Iowa.
3. (9) 14 Brian Schrage, Cresco, Iowa.
4. (4) 27 Kevin Joachim, Larchwood, Iowa.
5. (3) 2G Geoff Olson, Sioux City, Iowa.
6. (6) 35 Jeremy Klaassen, Rock Rapids, Iowa.
7. (8) 08 Josh Van Beek, Sergeant Bluff, Iowa.
8. (5) 25s Warren VanWesten, Sibley, Iowa.
9. (1) 15 Zach Vanvoorst, Canton, S.D.

Heat #2:
1. (2) 80 Josh Bonnstetter, Slayton, Minn.
2. (1) 13 Bryan Wynia, Hull, Iowa.
3. (4) 5 Colter Deutsch, Ellsworth, Minn.
4. (8) 4ord Bob Sutherland, Blairsburg, Iowa.
5. (3) 7M Jeremiah Christensen, Sioux Falls, S.D.
6. (5) R Chris Thompson, Sioux Falls, S.D.
7. (1) 27 Mark DeBoer, Adrian, Minn.
8. (7) 43K Josh Kelderman, Maurice, Iowa.
9. (6) 81 Mark Vandentop, Rock Rapids, Iowa.

Heat #3:
1. (2) 21L Matt Lettow, Roland, Iowa.
2. (5) 23K Ben Kates, Tonganoxie, Kan.
3. (3) 28 Parker Hale, Grand Meadow, Minn.
4. (6) 7 Cullen Beruyder, Ruthton, Minn.
5. (7) 64 Brandon Leeman, Roland, Iowa.
6. (1) 16 Brock Hess, Sioux Falls, S.D.
7. (4) 1T Tyler Olson, Sioux City, Iowa.
8. (8) 9 Mitch VanEngen, Doon, Iowa.

Heat #4:
1. (3) 42 Dan Ahlers, Slayton, Minn.
2. (6) 76 Greg Roemen, Ellsworth, Minn.
3. (4) 91 Tyler Johnson, Sioux Falls, S.D.
4. (5) 00Jr Devon Schlumbohm, Sioux Falls, S.D.
5. (2) 18 Justin Seggerman, Lemars, Iowa.
6. (8) 26 Nate Mosterd, Ireton, Iowa.
7. (1) 10 Nathan VanSchepen, Doon, Iowa.
8. (3) 16C Chance Bracht, South Sioux City, Neb.

B Main #1:
1. (1) 28 Parker Hale, Grand Meadow, Minn.
2. (3) 64 Brandon Leeman, Roland, Iowa.
3. (8) 1T Tyler Olson, Sioux City, Iowa.
4. (5) 26 Nate Mosterd, Ireton, Iowa.
5. (2) 00Jr Devon Schlumbohm, Sioux Falls, S.D.
6. (10) 9 Mitch VanEngen, Doon, Iowa, $50.
7. (6) R Chris Thompson, Sioux Falls, S.D., $50.
8. (4) 7M Jeremiah Christensen, Sioux Falls, S.D., $50.
9. (11) 15 Zach Vanvoorst, Canton, S.D., $50.
10. (9) 25s Warren VanWesten, Sibley, Iowa, $50.
11. (7) 08 Josh Van Beek, Sergeant Bluff, Iowa, $50.

B Main #2:
1. (3) 2G Geoff Olson, Sioux City, Iowa.
2. (5) 35 Jeremy Klaassen, Rock Rapids, Iowa.
3. (1) 7 Cullen Beruyder, Ruthton, Minn.
4. (6) 16 Brock Hess, Sioux Falls, S.D.
5. (9) 43K Josh Kelderman, Maurice, Iowa.
6. (4) 18 Justin Seggerman, Lemars, Iowa, $50.
7. (8) 10 Nathan VanSchepen, Doon, Iowa, $50.
8. (10) 16C Chance Bracht, South Sioux City, Neb., $50.
9. (7) 27 Mark DeBoer, Adrian, Minn., $50.
10. (11) 81 Mark Vandentop, Rock Rapids, Iowa, $50.
11. (2) 27 Kevin Joachim, Larchwood, Iowa, $50.

“A” Main:
1. (3) 21L Matt Lettow, Roland, Iowa, $500.
2. (8) 14 Brian Schrage, Cresco, Iowa, $400.
3. (13) 28 Parker Hale, Grand Meadow, Minn., $300.
4. (6) 80 Josh Bonnstetter, Slayton, Minn., $200.
5. (4) 42 Dan Ahlers, Slayton, Minn., $175.
6. (10) 4ord Bob Sutherland, Blairsburg, Iowa, $150.
7. (12) 91 Tyler Johnson, Sioux Falls, S.D., $130.
8. (19) 26 Nate Mosterd, Ireton, Iowa, $110.
9. (11) 5 Colter Deutsch, Ellsworth, Minn., $100.
10. (1) 76 Greg Roemen, Ellsworth, Minn., $90.
11. (15) 64 Brandon Leeman, Roland, Iowa, $85.
12. (5) 32 Dave Mulder, Doon, Minn., $80.
13. (16) 35 Jeremy Klaassen, Rock Rapids, Iowa, $75.
14. (20) 16 Brock Hess, Sioux Falls, S.D., $75.
15. (9) 13 Bryan Wynia, Hull, Iowa, $75.
16. (21) 00Jr Devon Schlumbohm, Sioux Falls, S.D., $75.
17. (22) 43K Josh Kelderman, Maurice, Iowa, $75.
18. (7) 42 Mike Hansen, Alton, Iowa, $75.
19. (17) 1T Tyler Olson, Sioux City, Iowa, $75.
20. (18) 7 Cullen Beruyder, Ruthton, Minn., $75.
21. (14) 2G Geoff Olson, Sioux City, Iowa, $75.
22. (2) 23K Ben Kates, Tonganoxie, Kan., $75.

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

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

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

Dirt Knights giving “15 Minutes of Fame” to fan club members

SOLWAY, Minn. (June 21) -- To celebrate their recently launched fan club, the Dirt Knights are making room for one more star on the show ... and it might be you!

Through the end of June, anybody who has joined the Dirt Knights Fan Club at the Crew Chief, Championship or V.I.P. level prior to July 1 will be entered in the “15 Minutes of Fame” lottery where the Dirt Knights will select two members at random who will be invited to one of the Dirt Knights filmed events this year!

What's more, each of the lucky winners will also be “knighted” as an Honorary Crew Member of any Dirt Knights team they choose and given a cameo appearance in that episode!

Entries will be based on your fan club level: Crew Chief Members get 1 entry, Championship Members get 2 entries and V.I.P. Members get 5 entries in the lottery.

But the Dirt Knights aren't leaving anybody out of the action. In addition, everybody that joins at ANY LEVEL prior to July 1 will be entered into a drawing for a free brand new race suit, courtesy of Hinchman Race Suits.

As the oldest maker of driver suits, the Hinchman team has the experience, ability and desire to continually improve the protection of our drivers. Learn more at www.hinchmanracewear.com.

If you want to be a Dirt Knight, now is the time! Support the cause and be a part of the show. Go to www.dirtknights.com/fanclub.asp and sign up today!

Dirt Knights, which aired on Sundays and Thursday earlier this year on the Versus cable sports network, takes you along for the ride with six drivers – Corey Dripps, Ryan Gustin, Al Hejna, Dereck Ramirez, Mike Spaulding and Jon Tesch – in their pursuit of the USMTS National Championship.

The Dirt Knights Fan Club gives fans of the show a front row seat to all the action and their favorite Dirt Knights driver while supporting the financial commitments to keep Dirt Knights and grassroots racing showcased for yet another season.

Five different levels ranging from $25 to $500 are available to fit any dirt track racing fan’s budget.

Check out www.dirtknights.com on the World Wide Web or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/dirtknights and join today to become a member of the Dirt Knights Nation!

To learn more about the United States Modified Touring Series, visit www.usmts.com online or follow the USMTS on Facebook, MySpace, Twitter and YouTube.

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USMTS TITLE SPONSORS: Casey’s General Stores, Swan Energy.

USMTS OFFICIAL SPONSORS: American Racer Racing Tires, Awesome Race Suits, Cheetos, Intercomp, Karl Chevrolet, KEVKO Oil Pans & Components, New Vision Graphics, Nitroquest, RACEceiver, SLAP Energy, Snickers.

USMTS PARTICIPATING SPONSORS: Arnold Motor Supply, ASi Racewear, BRODIX Cylinder Heads, DAY Motor Sports, Dirthead.com, DirtKnights.com, Dirt Track Racing School, DrySlik Dirt Trak Racewear, Farm Boy BBQ Sauce, Intensitee Custom Racewear, Karl Performance Parts, Mesilla Valley Transportation, Olympic Fire Protection, Ramirez Race Cars, Ruter Farms, Schwab’s Tinker Shop, Sybesma Graphics, Yeager Machine.

USMTS CONTINGENCY SPONSORS: AFCO Racing Products, COMP Cams, CPD Racing Tools, Eibach Springs, Erson Cams, Fast Shafts, Forty9Designs.com, Genesis Shocks, Hooker Harness, Hypercoil Springs, ISKY Racing Cams, The Joie of Seating, KSE Racing Products, Marsh Racing Wheels, Out-Pace Racing Products, PBM Performance Products, Quarter Master, Real Racing Wheels, RHS – Racing Head Service, Tiger Rear Ends, Wehrs Machine & Racing Products, WIX Filters.

Two new winners emerge as Ullrich, Carter capture USRA Iron Man Challenge checkers at Mineral City Speedway

FORT DODGE, Iowa (June 13) – The Iron Man Challenge featuring the USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars and USRA Karl Performance Parts B-Mods journeyed to the Mineral City Speedway in Fort Dodge, Iowa, Monday night and two more new winners came out on top of their main events.

In the Stock Car feature race, Chris Ullrich of Kiron captured his first Iron Man Challenge checkers and pocketed the $700 top prize by holding off Jake Masters of Graettinger for the win.

While Ullrich and Masters came from the outside of the front two rows, respectively, several movers clawed their way to the front of the field.

Kyle Falck of Decorah finished third after starting 13th on the 26-car grid while last year’s event winner Mark Elliott of Webster City started 17th and wound up fourth.

Points leader Nathan Wood of Sigourney finished fifth with Webster City’s Todd Staley scoring a sixth-place finish after starting 22nd.

Matt Fox of Paton was seventh, Justin Temeyer of Independence held on for eighth, Mike Van Genderen of Newton ran ninth and Jeremy Crimmins of Fort Dodge completed the top ten.

In B-Mod action, Cayden Carter ventured into victory lane for the first time this season and collected $500 for his efforts.

The high-schooler from Oskaloosa held off Jefferson’s Matt Pittman for the win, with Jared Timmerman of Norwalk, Steve Reetz of Arcadia and points leader Matt Lettow of Roland finishing third through fifth.

Sixth through tenth, respectively, went to Jared Hansen of Audubon, Troy Hovey of Decorah, Brian Schrage of Cresco, defending USRA Karl Performance Parts B-Mod National Champion Brandon Hare of Elma and Grinnell’s Brad Iverson.

USRA Hobby Stocks were also on Monday night’s racing card battling for national points in the American Racer USRA Weekly Racing Series.

Kevin Berger of Otho took the win, followed by track points leader Austin Wolfgram of Webster City, Chad Krug of Emmetsburg, Justin Nehring of Storm Lake and Brad Ratcliff of Webster City.

On Wednesday, the Cresco Speedway in Cresco, Iowa, will host the USRA Iron Man Challenge in conjunction with the USMTS Modifieds and another $700-to-win show for the Stock Cars and B-Mods going for $500 to the winner.

Pit gates open at 4 p.m. grandstands open at 5, hot laps begin at 7 and the first heat race gets the green flag at 7:30.

Rounding out the evening’s racing card will be USRA Hobby Stocks also competing for national points in the American Racer USRA Weekly Racing Series.

On race day, fans can pick up coupons worth $2 off adult admission at Casey’s General Stores locations in Cresco, Decorah, New Hampton, Ossian and Riceville. Check out www.caseys.com for more information or to find the location nearest you.

The Cresco Speedway is a 4/10-mile semi-banked clay oval located 0.2 miles north of SR 9 on SW 7th (at the Howard County Fairgrounds). Day-of-the-race info is available by calling the track office at 563-547-3400. The Cresco Speedway is online at www.mhcfair.com/speedway.

2011 IRON MAN CHALLENGE REMAINING EVENTS:

Wed Jun 15 ... Cresco Speedway, Cresco, Iowa
Thu Jun 23 … Park Jefferson Speedway, Jefferson, S.D.
Fri Jun 24 ... Rapid Speedway, Rock Rapids, Iowa
Mon Jul 11 ... Southern Iowa Speedway, Oskaloosa, Iowa
Tue Jul 12 ... Southern Iowa Speedway, Oskaloosa, Iowa
Wed Jul 20 ... Southern Iowa Speedway, Oskaloosa, Iowa
Thu Jul 21 … Bloomfield Speedway, Bloomfield, Iowa
Sat Aug 20 ... Upper Iowa Speedway, Decorah, Iowa
Sun Aug 21 ... Nobles County Speedway, Worthington, Minn.
Thu Aug 25 ... I-35 Speedway, Winston, Mo.
Sat Aug 27 ... Hamilton County Speedway, Webster City, Iowa
Thu Sep 1 ... Highway 3 Raceway, Allison, Iowa

Seventeen dates at twelve dirt ovals comprise the 2011 schedule for the second season of the Iron Man Challenge. Points for both classes will be awarded based on a driver’s 10 best nights.

The points fund for the Stock Cars carries a $2,000 top prize with the tenth-place finisher earning $200. In the B-Mod class, the points champion will earn $700 with tenth-place taking home $100.

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

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OFFICIAL RESULTS
American Racer USRA Weekly Racing Series
Iron Man Challenge
Mineral City Speedway, Fort Dodge, Iowa
Monday, June 13, 2011

USRA KARL CHEVROLET STOCK CARS

Heat #1:
1. (4) 01u Chris Ullrich, Kiron, Iowa.
2. (2) 52 Nathan Wood, Sigourney, Iowa.
3. (3) 15 Jeremy Crimmins, Fort Dodge, Iowa.
4. (6) 57v Mike Van Genderen, Newton, Iowa.
5. (5) 67 Kyle Falck, Decorah, Iowa.
6. (7) 412 Mark Elliott, Webster City, Iowa.
7. (1) 23hr Rod Richards, Madrid, Iowa.
8. (8) 14 Todd Staley, Webster City, Iowa.

Heat #2:
1. (2) 11 Jake Masters, Graettinger, Iowa.
2. (1) 56t Justin Temeyer, Independence, Iowa.
3. (3) 7 Jason Minnehan, Churdan, Iowa.
4. (7) 25m Matt Mundt, Callender, Iowa.
5. (4) 20w Keith Williamson, Bondurant, Iowa.
6. (8) 24b Randy Biederman, Dallas Center, Iowa.
7. (6) 2j Steve Jackson, Polk City, Iowa.
8. (5) 66 Jeff Joldersma, McClelland, Iowa.

Heat #3:
1. (2) 35 Wayne Crimmins, Fort Dodge, Iowa.
2. (6) M2 Matt Fox, Paton, Iowa.
3. (5) R31 Ryan Leeman, Roland, Iowa.
4. (4) 47 Mike Mauer, Cedar Falls, Iowa.
5. (1) 57 Dennis Plain, Webster City, Iowa.
6. (7) 81x Randy Killen, Des Moines, Iowa.
7. (3) 22 Jeff Deal, Fort Dodge, Iowa.

“A” Main:
1. (2) 01u Chris Ullrich, Kiron, Iowa, $700.
2. (4) 11 Jake Masters, Graettinger, Iowa, $500.
3. (13) 67 Kyle Falck, Decorah, Iowa, $400.
4. (17) 412 Mark Elliott, Webster City, Iowa, $300.
5. (8) 52 Nathan Wood, Sigourney, Iowa, $250.
6. (22) 14 Todd Staley, Webster City, Iowa, $200.
7. (7) M2 Matt Fox, Paton, Iowa, $180.
8. (1) 56t Justin Temeyer, Independence, Iowa, $170.
9. (11) 57v Mike Van Genderen, Newton, Iowa, $160.
10. (9) 15 Jeremy Crimmins, Fort Dodge, Iowa, $150.
11. (20) 2j Steve Jackson, Polk City, Iowa, $140.
12. (16) 24b Randy Biederman, Dallas Center, Iowa, $130.
13. (12) 47 Mike Mauer, Cedar Falls, Iowa, $125.
14. (14) 20w Keith Williamson, Bondurant, Iowa, $125.
15. (18) 81x Randy Killen, Des Moines, Iowa, $125.
16. (5) 35 Wayne Crimmins, Fort Dodge, Iowa, $125.
17. (6) R31 Ryan Leeman, Roland, Iowa, $125.
18. (10) 7 Jason Minnehan, Churdan, Iowa, $125.
19. (3) 25m Matt Mundt, Callender, Iowa, $125.
20. (21) 22 Jeff Deal, Fort Dodge, Iowa, $125.
21. (15) 57 Dennis Plain, Webster City, Iowa, $50.
22. (19) 23hr Rod Richards, Madrid, Iowa, $125.
23. (23) 66 Jeff Joldersma, McClelland, Iowa, $125.

USRA KARL PERFORMANCE PARTS B-MODS

Heat #1:
1. (2) 76x Troy Hovey, Decorah, Iowa.
2. (6) 7t Jared Timmerman, Norwalk, Iowa.
3. (1) 8 Brad Iverson, Grinnell, Iowa.
4. (4) 4ord Bob Sutherland, Blairsburg, Iowa.
5. (7) 56H Brandon Hare, Elma, Iowa.
6. (5) 7 Carter VanDenBerg, Oskaloosa, Iowa.
7. (9) 16 Brock Hess, Sioux Falls, S.D.
8. (3) 37 Dustin Haggard, Humboldt, Iowa.
9. (8) 28 Parker Hale, Grand Meadow, Minn.

Heat #2:
1. (2) 14 Brian Schrage, Cresco, Iowa.
2. (3) 10 Cayden Carter, Oskaloosa, Iowa.
3. (4) 321 Andy Tiernan, Woodward, Iowa.
4. (1) 27 Bryon Weyer, Des Moines, Iowa.
5. (8) 41 Jeremy Embrey, Granger, Iowa.
6. (6) 57 Doug Bartels, Lytton, Iowa.
7. (9) 64 Brandon Leeman, Roland, Iowa.
8. (7) 91 Tyler Johnson, Sioux Falls, S.D.
9. (5) 14K Donovan Kennebeck, Lytton, Iowa.

Heat #3:
1. (2) 36 Matt Pittman, Jefferson, Iowa.
2. (4) 80 Steve Reetz, Arcadia, Iowa.
3. (3) 21L Matt Lettow, Roland, Iowa.
4. (7) 23 Jared Hansen, Audubon, Iowa.
5. (1) 2G Geoff Olson, Sioux City, Iowa.
6. (5) 3 Trevor Chaplin, Iowa Falls, Iowa.
7. (6) 1M Brett Meyer, Lytton, Iowa.
8. (8) 7M Jeremiah Christensen, Sioux Falls, S.D.

“A” Main:
1. (6) 10 Cayden Carter, Oskaloosa, Iowa, $500.
2. (2) 36 Matt Pittman, Jefferson, Iowa, $400.
3. (4) 7t Jared Timmerman, Norwalk, Iowa, $300.
4. (5) 80 Steve Reetz, Arcadia, Iowa, $200.
5. (10) 21L Matt Lettow, Roland, Iowa, $180.
6. (1) 23 Jared Hansen, Audubon, Iowa, $160.
7. (7) 76x Troy Hovey, Decorah, Iowa, $140.
8. (8) 14 Brian Schrage, Cresco, Iowa, $120.
9. (14) 56h Brandon Hare, Elma, Iowa, $110.
10. (9) 8 Brad Iverson, Grinnell, Iowa, $105.
11. (16) 7 Carter VanDenBerg, Oskaloosa, Iowa, $100.
12. (20) 64 Brandon Leeman, Roland, Iowa, $90.
13. (12) 4ord Bob Sutherland, Blairsburg, Iowa, $85.
14. (23) 91 Tyler Johnson, Sioux Falls, S.D., $80.
15. (3) 321 Andy Tiernan, Woodward, Iowa, $75.
16. (18) 3 Trevor Chaplin, Iowa Falls, Iowa, $75.
17. (25) 28 Parker Hale, Grand Meadow, Minn., $75.
18. (26) 14k Donovan Kennebeck, Lytton, Iowa, $75.
19. (11) 41 Jeremy Embrey, Granger, Iowa, $75.
20. (22) 37 Dustin Haggard, Humboldt, Iowa, $75.
21. (13) 27 Bryon Weyer, Des Moines, Iowa, $75.
22. (15) 2g Geoff Olson, Sioux City, Iowa, $75.
23. (17) 57 Doug Bartels, Lytton, Iowa, $75.
24. (19) 16 Brock Hess, Sioux Falls, S.D., $75.
25. (21) 1m Brett Meyer, Lytton, Iowa, $50.
26. (24) 7m Jeremiah Christensen, Sioux Falls, S.D., $50.

USRA HOBBY STOCKS

Heat #1:
1. (4) 24 Austin Wolfgram, Webster City, Iowa.
2. (3) 51 Stac Schroeder, Clear Lake, Iowa.
3. (2) 1r Brad Ratcliff, Webster City, Iowa.
4. (5) 29n Cody Nielsen, Fort Dodge, Iowa.
5. (6) 101.3 Cory Flanigan, Storm Lake, Iowa.
6. (1) 11 Austin Reicks, Manson, Iowa.

Heat #2:
1. (2) 20n Justin Nehring, Storm Lake, Iowa.
2. (1) 90 Matt Weiss, Rockwell City, Iowa.
3. (5) 83 Scott Dobel, Mason City, Iowa.
4. (3) 90 Chad Krug, Emmetsburg, Iowa.
5. (6) 23 Cody Gustoff, Scranton, Iowa.
6. (4) 10s Adam Suhrbier, Fort Dodge, Iowa.

Heat #3:
1. (4) 59 Jeff Lyon, Duncombe, Iowa.
2. (3) 27p Kevin Berger, Otho, Iowa.
3. (1) 21 Myles Michehl, Fort Dodge, Iowa.
4. (6) 24t Paul Toms, Lytton, Iowa.
5. (5) 01z Zach Angstrom, Gowrie, Iowa.
6. (2) 5206 Kevin Schmauss, Eagle Grove, Iowa.

“A” Main:
1. (4) 27p Kevin Berger, Otho, Iowa, $300.
2. (10) 24 Austin Wolfgram, Webster City, Iowa, $200.
3. (2) 90 Chad Krug, Emmetsburg, Iowa, $175.
4. (1) 20n Justin Nehring, Storm Lake, Iowa, $150.
5. (11) 1r Brad Ratcliff, Webster City, Iowa, $125.
6. (3) 59 Jeff Lyon, Duncombe, Iowa, $100.
7. (9) 29n Cody Nielsen, Fort Dodge, Iowa, $90.
8. (12) 24t Paul Toms, Lytton, Iowa, $80.
9. (6) 83 Scott Dobel, Mason City, Iowa, $70.
10. (16) 11 Austin Reicks, Manson, Iowa, $65.
11. (5) 21 Myles Michehl, Fort Dodge, Iowa, $60.
12. (14) 23 Cody Gustoff, Scranton, Iowa, $55.
13. (18) 5206 Kevin Schmauss, Eagle Grove, Iowa, $50.
14. (8) 90 Matt Weiss, Rockwell City, Iowa, $50.
15. (17) 10s Adam Suhrbier, Fort Dodge, Iowa, $50.
16. (13) 101.3 Cory Flanigan, Storm Lake, Iowa, $50.
17. (7) 51 Stac Schroeder, Clear Lake, Iowa, $50.
18. (15) 01z Zach Angstrom, Gowrie, Iowa, $50

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

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

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

Hovden, Johansen emerge with Iron Man Challenge wins at Worthington

WORTHINGTON, Minn. (June 12) – The Iron Man Challenge featuring the USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars and USRA Karl Performance Parts B-Mods made its fourth stop of the season Sunday night at the Nobles County Speedway in Worthington, Minn., with two new winners emerging.

In the Stock Cars, Mitch Hovden of Decorah, Iowa, became the fourth different winner in as many races while the third show for the B-Mods produced a third different winner with Nick Johansen of Russell, Minn., taking the checkered flag.

Hovden, who captured the 2007 USRA Hobby Stock National Championship and was runner-up in the final Stock Car rankings in 2009, raced to the front from the sixth starting position, and then survived a rough-and-tumble main event to take home the $700 top prize.

Fellow Decorah driver Kyle Falck passed twelve cars en route to finishing second while Jeff Joldersma was third, Justin Temeyer fourth and Steve Jackson fifth from the 20th starting spot.

Sixth through tenth were Todd Staley, 25th-starting Luke Saathoff, defending USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Car National Champion Reich Gregoire, Jim Larson and Randy Johnson.

Defending Iron Man Challenge titleist Nathan Wood fell victim to an incident and wound up deep in the final finishing order, but managed to maintain the points lead heading into the next event.

In the B-Mod main event, Nick Johansen of Russell, Minn., garnered the $500 top prize with a victory over a strong field of drivers.

Steve Bents came from 11th on the 24-car starting grid to capture the runner-up paycheck while Iron Man Challenge points leader Matt Lettow wound up third ahead of defending USRA Karl Performance Parts B-Mod National Champion Brandon Hare.

Brian Schrage was fifth, Brady Joynt secured the sixth spot, seventh went to Jason Fisher, Tyler Johnson ended up eighth, Dan Ahlers nabbed the ninth spot and 14-year-old Parker Hale rounded out the top ten finishers.

The action heads to the Mineral City Speedway in Fort Dodge, Iowa, tomorrow night with $700 to win the Stock Car main event and $500 for the B-Mod feature winner. In last year’s Stock Car finale at the half-mile semi-banked dirt oval, Mark Elliott became the series’ fourth different winner in four races with a thrilling finish at the Fort Dodge oval.

Pit gates open at 4 p.m. and grandstand general admission seating opens at 5. Hot laps begin at 6:30 and racing starts at 7 p.m. Along with the USMTS Modifieds, USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars and USRA Karl Performance Parts B-Mods, rounding out the evening’s racing card will be USRA Hobby Stocks also competing for national points in the USRA Weekly Racing Series.

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 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.

On Wednesday, the Cresco Speedway in Cresco, Iowa, will host the USRA Iron Man Challenge in conjunction with the USMTS Modifieds and another $700-to-win show for the Stock Cars and B-Mods going for $500 to the winner.

Pit gates open at 4 p.m. grandstands open at 5, hot laps begin at 7 and the first heat race gets the green flag at 7:30. Along with the USMTS Modifieds, USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars and USRA Karl Performance Parts B-Mods, rounding out the evening’s racing card will be USRA Hobby Stocks also competing for national points in the American Racer USRA Weekly Racing Series.

On race day, fans can pick up coupons worth $2 off adult admission at Casey’s General Stores locations in Cresco, Decorah, New Hampton, Ossian and Riceville. Check out www.caseys.com for more information or to find the location nearest you.

The Cresco Speedway is a 4/10-mile semi-banked clay oval located 0.2 miles north of SR 9 on SW 7th (at the Howard County Fairgrounds). Day-of-the-race info is available by calling the track office at 563-547-3400. The Cresco Speedway is online at www.mhcfair.com/speedway.

2011 USRA IRON MAN CHALLENGE SCHEDULE:

Sat Apr 2 ... I-35 Speedway, Winston, MO
Thu May 26 ... Highway 3 Raceway, Allison, IA
Sat May 28 ... Deer Creek Speedway, Spring Valley, MN
Sun Jun 12 ... Nobles County Speedway, Worthington, MN
Mon Jun 13 ... Mineral City Speedway, Fort Dodge, IA
Wed Jun 15 ... Cresco Speedway, Cresco, IA
Thu Jun 23 … Park Jefferson Speedway, Jefferson, SD
Fri Jun 24 ... Rapid Speedway, Rock Rapids, IA
Mon Jul 11 ... Southern Iowa Speedway, Oskaloosa, IA
Tue Jul 12 ... Southern Iowa Speedway, Oskaloosa, IA
Wed Jul 20 ... Southern Iowa Speedway, Oskaloosa, IA
Thu Jul 21 … Bloomfield Speedway, Bloomfield, IA
Sat Aug 20 ... Upper Iowa Speedway, Decorah, IA
Sun Aug 21 ... Nobles County Speedway, Worthington, MN
Thu Aug 25 ... I-35 Speedway, Winston, MO
Sat Aug 27 ... Hamilton County Speedway, Webster City, IA
Thu Sep 1 ... Highway 3 Raceway, Allison, IA

Seventeen dates at twelve dirt ovals comprise the 2011 schedule for the second season of the Iron Man Challenge. Points for both classes will be awarded based on a driver’s 10 best nights.

The points fund for the Stock Cars carries a $2,000 top prize with the tenth-place finisher earning $200. In the B-Mod class, the points champion will earn $700 with tenth-place taking home $100.

Licensed USRA drivers in both classes will also earn national points in the American Racer USRA Weekly Racing Series. To earn points and be eligible for points funds, drivers must possess a valid USRA Competitor License, utilize the American Racer KK704 racing tire on all four wheels and compete in at least ten events.

There will be an entry fee of $25 for Stock Cars and $15 for B-Mods at each event.

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

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OFFICIAL RESULTS
American Racer USRA Weekly Racing Series
Iron Man Challenge
Nobles County Speedway, Worthington, Minn.
Sunday, June 12, 2011

USRA KARL CHEVROLET STOCK CARS

Heat #1:
1. (1) 15 Mitch Hovden, Decorah, Iowa.
2. (4) 18 Tom Schmitt, Independence, Iowa.
3. (2) 52 Nathan Wood, Sigourney, Iowa.
4. (9) 7L Jeff Larson, Lakefield, Minn.
5. (3) R31 Ryan Leeman, Roland, Iowa.
6. (5) 01U Chris Ullrich, Kiron, Iowa.
7. (6) 95 Tom McKenzie, Sioux City, Iowa.
8. (8) 54K Darwin Klaassen, Little Rock, Iowa.
9. (7) 5X Luke Saathoff, Jackson, Minn.

Heat #2:
1. (2) 11 Jake Masters, Graettinger, Iowa.
2. (3) 20W Keith Williamson, Bondurant, Iowa.
3. (7) 66 Jeff Joldersma, McClelland, Iowa.
4. (6) 14 Todd Staley, Webster City, Iowa.
5. (8) 27T Tory Reicks, Waucoma, Iowa.
6. (4) 45K Brad Klaassen, Adrian, Minn.
7. (5) 2J Steve Jackson, Polk City, Iowa.
8. (9) 09 Ricky Prins, Worthington, Minn.
9. (1) mst1 Randy Johnson, Lake Park, Iowa.

Heat #3:
1. (4) 56T Justin Temeyer, Independence, Iowa.
2. (1) 32X Rich Gregoire, Russell, Minn.
3. (6) 24G Greg Gretz, Kewaunee, Wis.
4. (5) 59 Corey Gronewold, Adrian, Minn.
5. (8) 67 Kyle Falck, Decorah, Iowa.
6. (2) 6L Jim Larson, Rushmore, Minn.
7. (7) 7T Jim Gregoire, Lake Benton, Minn.
8. (3) 5L Dustin Larson, Rushmore, Minn.

“A” Main:
1. (6) 15 Mitch Hovden, Decorah, Iowa, $700.
2. (14) 67 Kyle Falck, Decorah, Iowa, $550.
3. (5) 66 Jeff Joldersma, McClelland, Iowa, $450.
4. (4) 56T Justin Temeyer, Independence, Iowa, $400.
5. (20) 2J Steve Jackson, Polk City, Iowa, $350.
6. (11) 14 Todd Staley, Webster City, Iowa, $300.
7. (25) 5X Luke Saathoff, Jackson, Minn., $250.
8. (8) 32X Rich Gregoire, Russell, Minn., $200.
9. (18) 6L Jim Larson, Rushmore, Minn., $180.
10. (26) mst1 Randy Johnson, Lake Park, Iowa, $160.
11. (23) 54K Darwin Klaassen, Little Rock, Iowa, $140.
12. (22) 09 Ricky Prins, Worthington, Minn., $130.
13. (7) 18 Tom Schmitt, Independence, Iowa, $125.
14. (15) R31 Ryan Leeman, Roland, Iowa, $125.
15. (17) 45K Brad Klaassen, Adrian, Minn., $125.
16. (10) 52 Nathan Wood, Sigourney, Iowa, $125.
17. (24) 5L Dustin Larson, Rushmore, Minn., $125.
18. (2) 11 Jake Masters, Graettinger, Iowa, $125.
19. (1) 20W Keith Williamson, Bondurant, Iowa, $125.
20. (12) 59 Corey Gronewold, Adrian, Minn., $125.
21. (9) 7L Jeff Larson, Lakefield, Minn., $125.
22. (19) 95 Tom McKenzie, Sioux City, Iowa, $125.
23. (16) 01U Chris Ullrich, Kiron, Iowa, $125.
24. (3) 24G Greg Gretz, Kewaunee, Wis., $125.
25. (21) 7T Jim Gregoire, Lake Benton, Minn., $125.
26. (13) 27T Tory Reicks, Waucoma, Iowa, $125

USRA KARL PERFORMANCE PARTS B-MODS

Heat #1:
1. (2) 21L Matt Lettow, Roland, Iowa.
2. (1) 1And Brady Joynt, Spencer, Iowa.
3. (5) 4ord Bob Sutherland, Blairsburg, Iowa.
4. (7) 16 Brock Hess, Sioux Falls, S.D.
5. (6) 7 Cullen De Ruyter, Ruthton, Minn.
6. (4) 13 Karl Brewer, Vermillion, S.D.
7. (3) 25 Chris Tiesler, Adrian, Minn.
8. (8) 27K Andrew Kelly, Lanesboro, Minn.

Heat #2:
1. (1) 64 Brandon Leeman, Roland, Iowa.
2. (5) 1 Nick Johansen, Russell, Minn.
3. (8) 56H Brandon Hare, Elma, Iowa.
4. (3) 27B Jason De Boer, Sioux Center, Iowa.
5. (7) 14 Brian Schrage, Cresco, Iowa.
6. (4) 72 Ray Bertrand, Wilmont, Minn.
7. (6) 51 Brian Rogers, Worthington, Minn.
8. (2) 80 Josh Bonnstetter, Slayton, Minn.

Heat #3:
1. (4) 7t Jared Timmerman, Norwalk, Iowa.
2. (5) 14 Jason Fisher, Lakefield, Minn.
3. (2) 15B Steve Bents, Rushmore, Minn.
4. (7) 91 Tyler Johnson, Sioux Falls, S.D.
5. (6) 7M Jeremiah Christensen, Sioux Falls, S.D.
6. (3) 28 Parker Hale, Grand Meadow, Minn.
7. (8) 13 Bryan Wynia, Hull, Iowa.
8. (1) 42 Dan Ahlers, Slayton, Minn.

“A” Main:
1. (5) 1 Nick Johansen, Russell, Minn., $500.
2. (11) 15B Steve Bents, Rushmore, Minn., $400.
3. (7) 21L Matt Lettow, Roland, Iowa, $300.
4. (3) 56H Brandon Hare, Elma, Iowa, $250.
5. (13) 14 Brian Schrage, Cresco, Iowa, $200.
6. (2) 1And Brady Joynt, Spencer, Iowa, $175.
7. (6) 14 Jason Fisher, Lakefield, Minn., $150.
8. (10) 91 Tyler Johnson, Sioux Falls, S.D., $130.
9. (24) 42 Dan Ahlers, Slayton, Minn., $110.
10. (18) 28 Parker Hale, Grand Meadow, Minn., $100.
11. (19) 13 Bryan Wynia, Hull, Iowa, $90.
12. (23) 80 Josh Bonnstetter, Slayton, Minn., $80.
13. (8) 4ord Bob Sutherland, Blairsburg, Iowa, $75.
14. (22) 27K Andrew Kelly, Lanesboro, Minn., $75.
15. (12) 27B Jason De Boer, Sioux Center, Iowa, $75.
16. (17) 72 Ray Bertrand, Wilmont, Minn., $75.
17. (15) 7M Jeremiah Christensen, Sioux Falls, S.D., $75.
18. (20) 25 Chris Tiesler, Adrian, Minn., $75.
19. (9) 16 Brock Hess, Sioux Falls, S.D., $75.
20. (21) 51 Brian Rogers, Worthington, Minn., $75.
21. (16) 13 Karl Brewer, Vermillion, S.D., $75.
22. (14) 7 Cullen De Ruyter, Ruthton, Minn., $75.
23. (4) 7t Jared Timmerman, Norwalk, Iowa, $75.
24. (1) 64 Brandon Leeman, Roland, Iowa, $75.

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

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

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

Three big events in four days as USRA Iron Man Challenge heads to Worthington, Fort Dodge, Cresco

WORTHINGTON, Minn. (June 11) -- Three events are on tap for this week for the USRA Iron Man Challenge featuring USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars and USRA Karl Performance Parts B-Mods racing in conjunction with the USMTS Modifieds.

The chaos begins at the Nobles County Speedway in Worthington, Minn., this Sunday, June 12, where Stock Cars will be racing for a top prize of $1,000 and $125 to start the main event while B-Mods battle for $500 to win and $75 to start.

Gates open at 4 p.m., hot laps are scheduled for 5:30 and the first heat race takes to the track at 6 p.m. Also on the racing card will be USRA Hobby Stocks racing for track and national points in the American Racer USRA Weekly Racing Series, plus Sportsmans and Outlaw Mini-Sprints.

Race fans can pick up $2-off coupons for Sunday's event at both Casey's General Stores locations in Worthington. Check out www.caseys.com for more information or to find the location nearest you.

The Nobles County Speedway is a 1/4-mile semi-banked clay oval located off of I-90 at Exit 43, then 0.4 mile south on SR 59, then 0.4 mile west on Oxford St., then 0.2 mile north on McMullan (Pioneer Village). For more information, call the track hotline at (507) 360-3825 or check out www.noblescountyspeedway.net online.

On Monday, action heads to the Mineral City Speedway in Fort Dodge, Iowa, with $700 to win the Stock Car main event and $500 for the B-Mod feature winner. In last year’s Stock Car finale, Mark Elliott became the series’ fourth different winner in four races with a thrilling finish at the Fort Dodge oval.

Pit gates open at 4 p.m. and grandstand general admission seating opens at 5. Hot laps begin at 6:30 and racing starts at 7 p.m. Along with the USMTS Modifieds, USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars and USRA Karl Performance Parts B-Mods, rounding out the evening’s racing card will be USRA Hobby Stocks also competing for national points in the USRA Weekly Racing Series.

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.

On Wednesday, June 15, the Cresco Speedway in Cresco, Iowa, will host the USRA Iron Man Challenge in conjunction with the USMTS Modifieds and another $700-to-win show for the Stock Cars and B-Mods going for $500 to the winner.

Pit gates open at 4 p.m. grandstands open at 5, hot laps begin at 7 and the first heat race gets the green flag at 7:30. Along with the USMTS Modifieds, USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars and USRA Karl Performance Parts B-Mods, rounding out the evening’s racing card will be USRA Hobby Stocks also competing for national points in the USRA Weekly Racing Series.

On race day, fans can pick up coupons worth $2 off adult admission at Casey’s General Stores locations in Cresco, Decorah, New Hampton, Ossian and Riceville. Check out www.caseys.com for more information or to find the location nearest you.

The Cresco Speedway is a 4/10-mile semi-banked clay oval located 0.2 miles north of SR 9 on SW 7th (at the Howard County Fairgrounds). Day-of-the-race info is available by calling the track office at 563-547-3400. The Cresco Speedway is online at www.mhcfair.com/speedway.

2011 USRA IRON MAN CHALLENGE SCHEDULE:

Sat Apr 2 ... I-35 Speedway, Winston, MO
Thu May 26 ... Highway 3 Raceway, Allison, IA
Sat May 28 ... Deer Creek Speedway, Spring Valley, MN
Sun Jun 12 ... Nobles County Speedway, Worthington, MN
Mon Jun 13 ... Mineral City Speedway, Fort Dodge, IA
Wed Jun 15 ... Cresco Speedway, Cresco, IA
Thu Jun 23 … Park Jefferson Speedway, Jefferson, SD
Fri Jun 24 ... Rapid Speedway, Rock Rapids, IA
Mon Jul 11 ... Southern Iowa Speedway, Oskaloosa, IA
Tue Jul 12 ... Southern Iowa Speedway, Oskaloosa, IA
Wed Jul 20 ... Southern Iowa Speedway, Oskaloosa, IA
Thu Jul 21 … Bloomfield Speedway, Bloomfield, IA
Sat Aug 20 ... Upper Iowa Speedway, Decorah, IA
Sun Aug 21 ... Nobles County Speedway, Worthington, MN
Thu Aug 25 ... I-35 Speedway, Winston, MO
Sat Aug 27 ... Hamilton County Speedway, Webster City, IA
Thu Sep 1 ... Highway 3 Raceway, Allison, IA

Seventeen dates at twelve dirt ovals comprise the 2011 schedule for the second season of the Iron Man Challenge. Points for both classes will be awarded based on a driver’s 10 best nights.

The points fund for the Stock Cars carries a $2,000 top prize with the tenth-place finisher earning $200. In the B-Mod class, the points champion will earn $700 with tenth-place taking home $100.

Licensed USRA drivers in both classes will also earn national points in the USRA Weekly Racing Series. To earn points and be eligible for points funds, drivers must possess a valid USRA Competitor License, utilize the American Racer KK704 racing tire on all four wheels and compete in at least ten events.

There will be an entry fee of $25 for Stock Cars and $15 for B-Mods at each event.

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

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

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

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

Checkers for Mather, Weller, Carter, Walker on Casey's General Stores Night at Osky

OSKALOOSA, Iowa (June 1) – USRA Weekly Racing Series action resumed Wednesday night at the Southern Iowa Speedway in Oskaloosa, Iowa, featuring Musco USRA Modifieds, USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars, Carter’s Manufacturing USRA B-Mods and USRA Hobby Stocks on Casey’s General Stores Night.

Kris Walker of Oskaloosa topped the USRA Hobby Stock main event as he held off eighth-starting Nick Ulin of Agency. Third went to Steve Allen of Oskaloosa, fourth was Donavon Nunnikhoven of Sully and the fifth spot went to Calvin Dhondt of Kellogg.

Oskaloosa’s Cayden Carter started on the outside of the front row and went on to capture the checkers in the Carter’s Manufacturing USRA B-Mod feature race over polesitter Carter VanDenBerg of Oskaloosa. Last week’s winner, Bill Gibson of Knoxville, wound up third after starting tenth while Keswick’s Andrew Schroeder started 12th and finished fourth. Curtis Van Der Wahl of Oskaloosa rounded out the top five.

Shane Weller of Agency made it two wins in as many nights as he scored the victory in the USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Car “A” Main despite starting eighth. Tom Killen of Des Moines held off Webster City’s Todd Staley for the runner-up position, Nathan Wood of Keswick was fourth and Kyle Harwood of Oskaloosa took fifth.

Colt Mather of Webster also started eighth and also backed up his win from two weeks ago in the Musco USRA Modified main event. Polesitter Scott Dickey of Packwood held on for the runner-u paycheck, followed by Zack VanderBeek of New Sharon, defending track champion Steven Blattler of Oskaloosa and Ron Ver Beek of Oskaloosa.

All four divisions will be back in action next Wednesday, June 8, for round 3 of the USRA Weekly Racing Series at the Mahaska County Monster. Pits open at 5 p.m., grandstands open at 5:30, hot laps begin at 7:15 and racing starts at 7:30.

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.raceosky.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
USRA Weekly Racing Series
Casey’s General Stores Night
Southern Iowa Speedway, Oskaloosa, Iowa
Wednesday, June 1, 2011

Heat #1:
1. (1) 21 Nick Ulin, Agency
2. (2) 558 Jim Hughes, Beacon
3. (4) 69X Calvin Dhondt, Kellogg
4. (5) 27C Cory Adams, Des Moines
5. (3) 10G Dustin Griffiths, Ottumwa
6. (6) 3S Steve Allen, Oskaloosa

Heat #2:
1. (3) 2N Donavon Nunnikhoven, Sully
2. (5) 18 Kris Walker, Oskaloosa
3. (1) 33 Justin Hook, Oskaloosa
4. (4) 53D Ron Downing Jr., Ottumwa
5. (6) 73 Aaron Martin, Sigourney
6. (2) 15 Jeremiah Fry, Bloomfield

“A” Main:
1. (3) 18 Kris Walker, Oskaloosa
2. (8) 21 Nick Ulin, Agency
3. (10) 3S Steve Allen, Oskaloosa
4. (7) 2N Donavon Nunnikhoven, Sully
5. (4) 69X Calvin Dhondt, Kellogg
6. (1) 558 Jim Hughes, Beacon
7. (5) 33 Justin Hook, Oskaloosa
8. (6) 27C Cory Adams, Des Moines
9. (9) 10G Dustin Griffiths, Ottumwa
10. (12) 15 Jeremiah Fry, Bloomfield
11. (11) 73 Aaron Martin, Sigourney
12. (2) 53D Ron Downing Jr., Ottumwa

Heat #1:
1. (1) 1 Curtis Van Der Wahl, Oskaloosa
2. (2) 10 Cayden Carter, Oskaloosa
3. (4) 16 Mike Shelton, Bloomfield
4. (5) 49G Leroy Groenendyk, Oskaloosa
5. (8) 7 Carter VanDenBerg, Oskaloosa
6. (3) 17 Brandon Groenendyk, Oskaloosa
7. (7) 3 Mark Mundell, Ottumwa
8. (9) 8J A.J. Johnson, New Sharon
9. (10) 7T Jared Timmerman, Norwalk
10. (6) 72 Brett Lowry, Montezuma

Heat #2:
1. (1) 85 Jason McDaniel, Eldon
2. (2) 23K Ben Kates, Tonganoxie, Kan.
3. (9) 38 Bill Gibson, Knoxville
4. (5) 0 Mike Wanders, Keswick
5. (3) 43 Jeremiah Jones, Eldon
6. (6) 2 Andrew Schroeder, Keswick
7. (8) 8T Tony Johnson, Oskaloosa
8. (7) 64 Casey Greubel, Lacona
9. (4) 8 Tom Lathrop, Ottumwa

“A” Main:
1. (2) 10 Cayden Carter, Oskaloosa
2. (1) 7 Carter VanDenBerg, Oskaloosa
3. (10) 38 Bill Gibson, Knoxville
4. (12) 2 Andrew Schroeder, Keswick
5. (4) 1 Curtis Van Der Wahl, Oskaloosa
6. (3) 85 Jason McDaniel, Eldon
7. (13) 3 Mark Mundell, Ottumwa
8. (6) 49G Leroy Groenendyk, Oskaloosa
9. (8) 23K Ben Kates, Tonganoxie, Kan.
10. (9) 0 Mike Wanders, Keswick
11. (16) 64 Casey Greubel, Lacona
12. (11) 17 Brandon Groenendyk, Oskaloosa
13. (18) 8 Tom Lathrop, Ottumwa
14. (5) 43 Jeremiah Jones, Eldon
15. (15) 8J A.J. Johnson, New Sharon
16. (17) 7T Jared Timmerman, Norwalk
17. (7) 16 Mike Shelton, Bloomfield
18. (14) 8T Tony Johnson, Oskaloosa
19. (19) 72 Brett Lowry, Montezuma

Heat #1:
1. (1) 7 Jason Minnehan, Churdan
2. (2) 52 Nathan Wood, Keswick
3. (5) 94 Corey Stout, Oskaloosa
4. (4) 20W Keith Williamson, Bondurant
5. (3) 73C Carl Yaw, Des Moines
6. (6) 98 Brock Welch, Oskaloosa

Heat #2:
1. (2) 1K Tom Killen, Des Moines
2. (1) 20DUB Shane Weller, Agency
3. (3) 14 Todd Staley, Webster City
4. (4) 15K Kyle Harwood, Oskaloosa
5. (5) 22 Dereck Sammons, Kahoka, Mo.

“A” Main:
1. (8) 20DUB Shane Weller, Agency
2. (4) 1K Tom Killen, Des Moines
3. (7) 14 Todd Staley, Webster City
4. (3) 52 Nathan Wood, Keswick
5. (6) 15K Kyle Harwood, Oskaloosa
6. (5) 20W Keith Williamson, Bondurant
7. (9) 73C Carl Yaw, Des Moines
8. (2) 7 Jason Minnehan, Churdan
9. (1) 94 Corey Stout, Oskaloosa
10. (10) 98 Brock Welch, Oskaloosa
11. (11) 22 Dereck Sammons, Kahoka, Mo.

Heat:
1. (1) 62 Greg Cox, Altoona
2. (2) 22 Brandon Banks, Washington
3. (3) R Ron Ver Beek, Oskaloosa
4. (5) 40 Scott Dickey, Packwood
5. (4) 94 Steven Blattler, Oskaloosa
6. (8) R21 Ryan Schaffer, Corning
7. (7) 33Z Zack VanderBeek, New Sharon
8. (6) 8 Colt Mather, Webster

“A” Main:
1. (8) 8 Colt Mather, Webster
2. (1) 40 Scott Dickey, Packwood
3. (7) 33Z Zack VanderBeek, New Sharon
4. (5) 94 Steven Blattler, Oskaloosa
5. (3) R Ron Ver Beek, Oskaloosa
6. (6) R21 Ryan Schaffer, Corning
7. (4) 22 Brandon Banks, Washington
8. (2) 62 Greg Cox, Altoona

SOUTHERN IOWA SPEEDWAY SPONSORS: Arnold Motor Supply, Bank Iowa, 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 Corp., Mitrisin Motors, Musco Lighting, NAPA Auto Parts, Oskaloosa Herald, Palmer for State Representative, Pepsi, Pro-Line Buildings, Van Gorp Used Cars, Vermeer Manufacturing.

SPRING VALLEY, Minn. (May 28) – The Iron Man Challenge featuring the USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars made their maiden voyage to the Deer Creek Speedway in Spring Valley, Minn., Saturday night and the drivers in the 24-car main event did not disappoint the nearly 2,000 race fans in attendance.

Jake Masters started on the pole for the 20-lap main event around the 3/8-mile high-banked clay oval, but retired from the race with mechanical problems almost as quickly as it began.

With two-time USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Car National Champion Tom Schmitt leading, Kevin Donlan was making his way to the front of the field from his 13th starting spot.

At the midway point of the race, Donlan powered underneath of Schmitt to take the lead and never looked back en route to capturing his first Iron Man Challenge feature win and the $700 that came with it.

Schmitt held on for second while USRA and USMTS promoter Todd Staley came from 12th to finish third in just his seventh race ever behind the wheel of a racecar.

Thursday night’s winner Nathan Wood came from 17th to take the fourth spot and Lynn Panos rounded out the top five finishers.

Tory Reicks was involved in an eight-car melee with just four laps to go, went to the rear of the field and charged into the sixth spot by the time the checkered flag waved.

Ken Tietz, Ryan Goergen, Justin Temeyer and Arlen Hoy finished sixth through tenth.

Jeff Joldersma flipped his mount at the entrance of turn 1 during the second heat race, but returned two hours later to take the green flag in the main event.

The Iron Man Challenge returns to action on Sunday, June 12, at the Nobles County Speedway in Worthington, Minn., followed by stops on Monday, June 13, at the Mineral City Speedway in Fort Dodge, Iowa, and Wednesday, June 15, at the Cresco Speedway in Cresco, Iowa.

All three events will feature both the USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars and USRA Karl Performance Parts B-Mods racing along with the Modifieds of the USMTS Casey’s General Stores National Tour powered by Swan Energy.

Seventeen dates at twelve dirt ovals comprise the 2011 schedule for the second season of the Iron Man Challenge. Each of the main events will pay a minimum of $700 to win and $125 to start for the Stock Cars, with no less than $500 to win and $75 to start the B-Mod feature races.

Iron Man Challenge points for both classes factor in a driver’s best ten nights in determining the series champion. The points fund for the Stock Cars carries a $2,000 top prize with the tenth-place finisher earning $200. In the B-Mod class, the points champion will earn $700 with tenth-place taking home $100.

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

OFFICIAL RESULTS
American Racer USRA Weekly Racing Series
Iron Man Challenge
Deer Creek Speedway, Spring Valley, Minn.
Saturday, May 28, 2011

Heat #1:
1. (6) 97 Lynn Panos, Protivin, Iowa.
2. (1) 37 Loren Kuennen, Ossian, Iowa.
3. (3) 121g Arlen Hoy, Marble Rock, Iowa.
4. (5) 110 Ken Tietz, Belle Plaine, Minn.
5. (2) 33 Kevin Donlan, Decorah, Iowa.
6. (8) 56T Justin Temeyer, Independence, Iowa.
7. (4) 11 Shay Curtin, Waukon, Iowa.
8. (7) 47 Mike Mauer, Cedar Falls, Iowa.

Heat #2:
1. (2) 14A Chris Adams, Stacyville, Iowa.
2. (1) 2j Steve Jackson, Polk City, Iowa.
3. (8) 18 Tom Schmitt, Independence, Iowa.
4. (3) 14 Todd Staley, Webster City, Iowa.
5. (5) 04 Roger Verdoorn, Sibley, Iowa.
6. (7) 52 Nathan Wood, Sigourney, Iowa.
7. (6) 23 Brian Gjere, Mabel, Minn.
8. (4) 66 Jeff Joldersma, McClelland, Iowa.

Heat #3:
1. (1) 11 Jake Masters, Graettinger, Iowa.
2. (4) 42 Dan Christopher, Decorah, Iowa.
3. (2) 30 Mark Massey, Worthington, Iowa.
4. (8) 11L Jake Lampert, Caledonia, Minn.
5. (3) G12 Ryan Goergen, Stacyville, Iowa.
6. (6) 67 Darin Toot, Albert Lea, Minn.
7. (5) 27T Tory Reicks, Waucoma, Iowa.
8. (8) 48 Casey Sebastian, Cresco, Iowa.

"A" Main (20 laps):
1. (13) 33 Kevin Donlan, Decorah, Iowa, $700.
2. (4) 18 Tom Schmitt, Independence, Iowa, $600.
3. (12) 14 Todd Staley, Webster City, Iowa, $500.
4. (17) 52 Nathan Wood, Sigourney, Iowa, $400.
5. (2) 97 Lynn Panos, Protivin, Iowa, $300.
6. (20) 27T Tory Reicks, Waucoma, Iowa, $250.
7. (11) 110 Ken Tietz, Belle Plaine, Minn., $200.
8. (15) G12 Ryan Goergen, Stacyville, Iowa, $170.
9. (16) 56T Justin Temeyer, Independence, Iowa, $150.
10. (9) 121g Arlen Hoy, Marble Rock, Iowa, $140.
11. (21) 47 Mike Mauer, Cedar Falls, Iowa, $130.
12. (5) 37 Loren Kuennen, Ossian, Iowa, $125.
13. (7) 14A Chris Adams, Stacyville, Iowa, $125.
14. (19) 11 Shay Curtin, Waukon, Iowa, $125.
15. (6) 2j Steve Jackson, Polk City, Iowa, $125.
16. (3) 42 Dan Christopher, Decorah, Iowa, $125.
17. (22) 66 Jeff Joldersma, McClelland, Iowa, $125.
18. (8) 11L Jake Lampert, Caledonia, Minn., $125.
19. (14) 04 Roger Verdoorn, Sibley, Iowa, $125.
20. (10) 30 Mark Massey, Worthington, Iowa, $125.
21. (1) 11 Jake Masters, Graettinger, Iowa, $125.
22. (18) 67 Darin Toot, Albert Lea, Minn., $125.
DNS – 23 Brian Gjere, Mabel, Minn., $75.
DNS – 48 Casey Sebastian, Cresco, Iowa, $75.

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

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

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

ALLISON, Iowa (May 26) – In front of a huge crowd Thursday night at the Highway 3 Raceway the drivers in the Iron Man Challenge rewarded the fans with great racing action throughout the evening and big car counts in both classes.

A field of 44 USRA Karl Performance Parts B-Mods were on hand with 36 USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars also packing the pit area of the Butler County Fairgrounds in Allison, Iowa.

Spectators have become accustomed to witnessing side-by-side, door-to-door action in the Stock Car class, and Thursday night’s 20-lap main event did nothing to change that.

Steve Jackson of Polk City started on the inside of the second row, but made a daring pass in the first turn to grab the top spot and lead the first lap of the feature race.

Polesitter Tory Reicks of Waucoma battled back the next time around and took the lead away from Jackson while the next five competitors were swapping positions in every turn.

Decorah’s Kevin Donlan snagged the position away from Reicks on lap 5 and kept his machine out front for the next seven laps while a fierce battle between the rest of the drivers in the top-10 continued with every lap.

With seven laps to go, 11th-starting Dan Christopher of Decorah executed a cross-over move in turn 1-2 and powered ahead of Donlan for the lead. His reign was short-lived, however, as contact with another car two laps later sent Christopher’s machine spinning through the mud at the bottom of turn 4.

With 15 laps in the books, defending Iron Man Challenge Stock Car Champion Nathan Wood found himself at the front of the field, and that’s right where the elementary school principal from Sigourney stayed until the checkered flag flew five laps later.

The win was worth $700 to the 2006 USRA Hobby Stock National Champion while Reicks, who captured the 2009 national title in the USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars, held on for the $500 runner-up paycheck.

Donlan held on for third, Mike Van Genderen of Newton rebounded from an early-race spin to finish fourth and Fairbank’s Dan Trimble rounded out the top-5 at the finish line. Sixth through tenth, respectively, went to Chris Ulrich, Wayne Crimmins, Damon Murty, Chris Adams and Christopher.

Defending USRA Karl Performance Parts B-Mod National Champion Brandon Hare of Elma picked up the trophy and $500 winner’s share of the prize money in the B-Mod main event, but not until more than hour after the checkered flag waved.

From the pole position, Cresco’s Brian Schrage led the first nine laps of the “A” Main while Hare and Jimmy Broszeit of Postville gave chase.

Broszeit got around Hare on lap 5, made the pass for the lead four laps later and extended his lead over the final six laps to cross beneath the checkered flag in first place with Hare and Schrage in second and third.

During post-race technical inspection, however, Broszeit’s engine was found to be illegal and he was disqualified which handed the win to Hare.

Schrage was also found to be using an unapproved part and was stripped his third-place finish, which moved Blairsburg’s Bob Sutherland from fourth to second while Tyler Droste of Waterloo received third-place money, Mike Shelton of Bloomfield took fourth and points leader Matt Lettow of Roland got fifth.

Troy Hovey, Parker Hale, Lucas Lundry, Carter VanDenBerg and Clint Luellen finish sixth through tenth, respectively.

On Saturday, the Iron Man Challenge featuring the USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars will invade the Deer Creek Speedway in Spring Valley, Minn., which features USRA RHS Modifieds and USRA Karl Performance Parts B-Mods as part of its weekly Saturday night program.

Grandstands gates open at 3 p.m. with $1 beer, pop and hot dogs available from 3-4 p.m. Races start at 5 p.m. Midwest Mods and Street Stocks will also join the line-up in support of the USMTS Modifieds. Late Models and USRA Karl Performance Parts B-Mods will not be racing this night.

Race fans can pick up $2-off grandstand admission coupons on race day at Casey's General Store locations in Austin, Owatonna, Rochester and Stewartville. To find the location nearest you, check out www.caseys.com online.

The Deer Creek Speedway is located 11.3 miles south of I-90 (exit 209) on US 63 (0.7 mile north of SR 16). For more info, call toll-free 877-DCS-RACE or 507-346-2342 on raceday or visit www.deercreekspeedway.com online.

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

OFFICIAL RESULTS
American Racer USRA Weekly Racing Series
Iron Man Challenge
Highway 3 Raceway, Allison, Iowa
Thursday, May 26, 2011

Heat #1:
1. (2) 14 Brian Schrage, Cresco, Iowa.
2. (5) 7 Carter VanDenBerg, Oskaloosa, Iowa.
3. (1) 18J Mike Jaeger, Charles City, Iowa.
4. (7) 23K Ben Kates, Tonganoxie, Kan.
5. (8) 14m Brian Mahlstedt, Lawler, Iowa.
6. (9) 96 Lucas Lundry, Maynard, Iowa.
7. (4) 49 Nate Whitehurst, Mason City, Iowa.
8. (3) 198 Sam Wieben, Dysart, Iowa.
9. (6) 14E Chase Ellingson, Iowa Falls, Iowa.

Heat #2:
1. (4) 56H Brandon Hare, Elma, Iowa.
2. (1) 3L Clint Luellen, Minburn, Iowa.
3. (8) 88X Jimmy Broszeit, Postville, Iowa.
4. (3) 7+ Jared Timmerman, Norwalk, Iowa.
5. (6) 21L Matt Lettow, Roland, Iowa.
6. (2) 86 Dan Tenold, Northwood, Iowa.
7. (7) 10T Trevor Fecht, Allison, Iowa.
8. (9) 72 Brett Lowry, Montezuma, Iowa.
9. (5) 32Z Alex Zwanziger, Nashua, Iowa.

Heat #3:
1. (8) 4ord Bob Sutherland, Blairsburg, Iowa.
2. (1) 20G Mike Grantham, Bondurant, Iowa.
3. (4) 92 Tyler Droste, Waterloo, Iowa.
4. (7) 26J Joel Rust, Grundy Center, Iowa.
5. (6) 49G LeRoy Groenendyk, Oskaloosa, Iowa.
6. (5) 82 Coby Bangasser, Allison, Iowa.
7. (9) 34 Colin Rodgers, Britt, Iowa.
8. (2) 24 Kyle Roose, Bristow, Iowa.
9. (3) 64 Brandon Leeman, Roland, Iowa.

Heat #4:
1. (3) 28 Parker Hale, Grand Meadow, Minn.
2. (1) 30 Scott Demmer, New Richland, Minn.
3. (4) 7J Jeremy Smith, Luverne, Minn.
4. (6) 76X Troy Hovey, Decorah, Iowa.
5. (8) 80 Jamey Ayers, Bristol, Iowa.
6. (2) 80 Josh Bonnstetter, Slayton, Minn.
7. (7) 22A Shawn Albers, Wellsburg, Iowa.
8. (9) 11 Paul Price, Iowa Falls, Iowa.
9. (5) 32 Robert Black, Ventura, Iowa.

Heat #5:
1. (3) 10 Cayden Carter, Oskaloosa, Iowa.
2. (1) 16 Mike Shelton, Bloomfield, Iowa.
3. (5) 21 Kyle Brown, Kellogg, Iowa.
4. (4) 77 Josh Smith, Elma, Iowa.
5. (7) 7R Ryan Ashton, Beaman, Iowa.
6. (6) 17 Brandon Groenendyk, Oskaloosa, Iowa.
7. (2) 27B Aaron Benz, Humboldt, Iowa.
8. (8) 17H Ryan Halverson, Decorah, Iowa.

"B" Main #1:
1. (1) 92 Tyler Droste, Waterloo, Iowa.
2. (3) 18J Mike Jaeger, Charles City, Iowa.
3. (9) 80 Josh Bonnstetter, Slayton, Minn.
4. (5) 7+ Jared Timmerman, Norwalk, Iowa.
5. (11) 10T Trevor Fecht, Allison, Iowa.
6. (16) 64 Brandon Leeman, Roland, Iowa.
7. (8) 86 Dan Tenold, Northwood, Iowa, $50.
8. (4) 14m Brian Mahlstedt, Lawler, Iowa, $50.
9. (7) 49G LeRoy Groenendyk, Oskaloosa, Iowa, $50.
10. (6) 7R Ryan Ashton, Beaman, Iowa, $50.
11. (13) 11 Paul Price, Iowa Falls, Iowa, $50.
12. (10) Colin Rodgers, Britt, Iowa, $50.
13. (14) 24 Kyle Roose, Bristow, Iowa, $50.
14. (2) 23K Ben Kates, Tonganoxie, Kan., $50.
15. (15) 14E Chase Ellingson, Iowa Falls, Iowa, $50.
16. (12) 27B Aaron Benz, Humboldt, Iowa, $50.

"B" Main #2:
1. (1) 7J Jeremy Smith, Luverne, Minn.
2. (6) 21L Matt Lettow, Roland, Iowa.
3. (2) 26J Joel Rust, Grundy Center, Iowa.
4. (7) 96 Lucas Lundry, Maynard, Iowa.
5. (3) 76X Troy Hovey, Decorah, Iowa.
6. (5) 77 Josh Smith, Elma, Iowa.
7. (4) 80 Jamey Ayers, Bristol, Iowa, $50.
8. (12) 72 Brett Lowry, Montezuma, Iowa, $50.
9. (13) 198 Sam Wieben, Dysart, Iowa, $50.
10. (10) 49 Nate Whitehurst, Mason City, Iowa, $50.
11. (9) 17 Brandon Groenendyk, Oskaloosa, Iowa, $50.
12. (8) 82 Coby Bangasser, Allison, Iowa, $50.
13. (11) 22A Shawn Albers, Wellsburg, Iowa, $50.
14. (16) 32 Robert Black, Ventura, Iowa, $50.
15. (15) 32Z Alex Zwanziger, Nashua, Iowa, $50.
16. (14) 17H Ryan Halverson, Decorah, Iowa, $50

"A" Main (15 laps):
1. (7) 56H Brandon Hare, Elma, Iowa, $500.
2. (3) 4ord Bob Sutherland, Blairsburg, Iowa, $400.
3. (13) 92 Tyler Droste, Waterloo, Iowa, $300.
4. (11) 16 Mike Shelton, Bloomfield, Iowa, $200.
5. (16) 21L Matt Lettow, Roland, Iowa, $175.
6. (22) 76X Troy Hovey, Decorah, Iowa, $150.
7. (6) 28 Parker Hale, Grand Meadow, Minn., $130.
8. (20) 96 Lucas Lundry, Maynard, Iowa, $110.
9. (8) 7 Carter VanDenBerg, Oskaloosa, Iowa, $100.
10. (5) 3L Clint Luellen, Minburn, Iowa, $90.
11. (18) 26J Joel Rust, Grundy Center, Iowa, $85.
12. (12) 21 Kyle Brown, Kellogg, Iowa, $80.
13. (24) 77 Josh Smith, Elma, Iowa, $75.
14. (17) 80 Josh Bonnstetter, Slayton, Minn., $75.
15. (19) 7+ Jared Timmerman, Norwalk, Iowa, $75.
16. (9) 20G Mike Grantham, Bondurant, Iowa, $75.
17. (21) 10T Trevor Fecht, Allison, Iowa, $75.
18. (23) 64 Brandon Leeman, Roland, Iowa, $75.
19. (14) 7J Jeremy Smith, Luverne, Minn., $75.
20. (15) 18J Mike Jaeger, Charles City, Iowa, $75.
21. (10) 30 Scott Demmer, New Richland, Minn., $75.
22. (2) 10 Caden Carter, Oskaloosa, Iowa, $75.
DQ (1) 14 Brian Schrage, Cresco, Iowa, $0.
DQ (4) 88X Jimmy Broszeit, Postville, Iowa, $0.

Heat #1:
1. (1) 33 Kevin Donlan, Decorah, Iowa.
2. (2) 01U Chris Ulrich, Kiron, Iowa.
3. (6) 42 Dan Christopher, Decorah, Iowa.
4. (3) 412 Mark Elliott, Webster City, Iowa.
5. (4) 32 Dan Feltus, Allison, Iowa.
6. (5) 47 Mike Mauer, Cedar Falls, Iowa.
7. (7) 110 Ken Tietz, Belle Plaine, Minn.

Heat #2:
1. (1) 7 Jason Minnehan, Churdan, Iowa.
2. (6) 2J Steve Jackson, Polk City, Iowa.
3. (7) 27T Tory Reicks, Waucoma, Iowa.
4. (4) 121G Arlen Hoy, Marble Rock, Iowa.
5. (3) 14A Chris Adams, Stacyville, Iowa.
6. (5) R31 Ryan Leeman, Roland, Iowa.
7. (2) 14 Todd Staley, Webster City, Iowa.

Heat #3:
1. (1) 29 Matt Greiner, Washington, Iowa.
2. (3) 30 Mark Massey, Worthington, Iowa.
3. (5) M2 Matt Fox, Paton, Iowa.
4. (2) G12 Ryan Goergen, Stacyville, Iowa.
5. (4) 29 Dean Everts, Parkersburg, Iowa.
6. (6) 22K Kevin Roose, Waterloo, Iowa.
7. (7) 1K Tom Killen, Des Moines, Iowa.

Heat #4:
1. (2) 57V Mike Van Genderen, Newton, Iowa.
2. (3) 56T Justin Temeyer, Independence, Iowa.
3. (6) M5 Jim Mitchell, Webster City, Iowa.
4. (7) 20 Dan Trimble, Fairbank, Iowa.
5. (1) 57 Dennis Plain, Webster City, Iowa.
6. (4) 85 Ron Carey, Nashua, Iowa.
7. (5) 14J Mike Johnston, Des Moines, Iowa.

Heat #5:
1. (7) 52 Nathan Wood, Sigourney, Iowa.
2. (5) 81X Randy Killen, Des Moines, Iowa.
3. (4) 99D Damon Murty, Chelsea, Iowa.
4. (1) 35 Wayne Crimmins, Fort Dodge, Iowa.
5. (2) 97 Lynn Panos, Protivin, Iowa.
6. (3) 66 Jeff Joldersma, McClelland, Iowa.
7. (6) 18 Tom Schmitt, Independence, Iowa.

"B" Main #1:
1. (3) 412 Mark Elliott, Webster City, Iowa.
2. (2) 99D Damon Murty, Chelsea, Iowa.
3. (1) 01U Chris Ulrich, Kiron, Iowa.
4. (4) G12 Ryan Goergen, Stacyville, Iowa.
5. (10) 18 Tom Schmitt, Independence, Iowa.
6. (11) 1K Tom Killen, Des Moines, Iowa.
7. (7) 97 Lynn Panos, Protivin, Iowa.
8. (12) 110 Ken Tietz, Belle Plaine, Minn.
9. (8) R31 Ryan Leeman, Roland, Iowa, $75.
10. (5) 32 Dan Feltus, Allison, Iowa, $75.
11. (6) 29 Dean Everts, Parkersburg, Iowa, $75.
12. (9) 85 Ron Carey, Nashua, Iowa, $75.

"B" Main #2:
1. (2) 20 Dan Trimble, Fairbank, Iowa.
2. (1) M2 Matt Fox, Paton, Iowa.
3. (4) 35 Wayne Crimmins, Fort Dodge, Iowa.
4. (3) 121G Arlen Hoy, Marble Rock, Iowa.
5. (10) 14 Todd Staley, Webster City, Iowa.
6. (5) 14A Chris Adams, Stacyville, Iowa.
7. (6) 57 Dennis Plain, Webster City, Iowa.
8. (7) 47 Mike Mauer, Cedar Falls, Iowa, $75.
9. (11) 14J Mike Johnston, Des Moines, Iowa, $75.
10. (8) 22K Kevin Roose, Waterloo, Iowa, $75.
11. (9) 66 Jeff Joldersma, McClelland, Iowa, $75.

"A" Main (20 laps):
1. (7) 52 Nathan Wood, Sigourney, Iowa, $700.
2. (1) 27T Tory Reicks, Waucoma, Iowa, $500.
3. (5) 33 Kevin Donlan, Decorah, Iowa, $400.
4. (6) 57V Mike Van Genderen, Newton, Iowa, $300.
5. (14) 20 Dan Trimble, Fairbank, Iowa, $250.
6. (17) 01U Chris Ulrich, Kiron, Iowa, $200.
7. (18) 35 Wayne Crimmins, Fort Dodge, Iowa, $170.
8. (15) 99D Damon Murty, Chelsea, Iowa, $150.
9. (24) 14A Chris Adams, Stacyville, Iowa, $130.
10. (11) 42 Dan Christopher, Decorah, Iowa, $125.
11. (2) 29 Matt Greiner, Washington, Iowa, $125.
12. (19) G12 Ryan Goergen, Stacyville, Iowa, $125.
13. (20) 121G Arlen Hoy, Marble Rock, Iowa, $125.
14. (9) 30 Mark Massey, Worthington, Iowa, $125.
15. (3) 2J Steve Jackson, Polk City, Iowa, $125.
16. (10) 56T Justin Temeyer, Independence, Iowa, $125.
17. (21) 18 Tom Schmitt, Independence, Iowa.
18. (23) 1K Tom Killen, Des Moines, Iowa, $125.
19. (8) 7 Jason Minnehan, Churdan, Iowa, $125.
20. (26) 57 Dennis Plain, Webster City, Iowa, $125.
20. (4) 81X Randy Killen, Des Moines, Iowa, $125.
21. (13) 412 Mark Elliott, Webster City, Iowa, $125.
23. (27) 110 Ken Tietz, Belle Plaine, Minn., $125.
24. (22) 14 Todd Staley, Webster City, Iowa, $125.
25. (12) M5 Jim Mitchell, Webster City, Iowa, $125.
26. (16) M2 Matt Fox, Paton, Iowa, $125.
27. (25) 97 Lynn Panos, Protivin, Iowa, $125.

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

Three events on tap this weekend for USRA Iron Man Challenge; Stock
Cars debut at Deer Creek Saturday

OSKALOOSA, Iowa (May 23) – Three events are on tap for this week for
the USRA Iron Man Challenge featuring USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars
and USRA Karl Performance Parts B-Mods racing in conjunction with the
USMTS Modifieds.

On the heels of a successful debut season that saw 130 USRA Karl
Chevrolet Stock Car drivers take part in the newly-formed tour with
nine different drivers visiting victory lane in 13 events, series
officials announced earlier this year that the ultra-competitive USRA
Karl Performance Parts B-Mods will also be a part of the Iron Man
Challenge in 2011.

Seventeen dates at twelve dirt ovals comprise the 2011 schedule for
the second season of the Iron Man Challenge. Points for both classes
will be awarded based on a driver’s 10 best nights.

The points fund for the Stock Cars carries a $2,000 top prize with the
tenth-place finisher earning $200. In the B-Mod class, the points
champion will earn $700 with tenth-place taking home $100.

Each of this week’s main events will pay $700 to win and $125 to start
for the Stock Cars, with $500 to win and $75 to start the B-Mods
feature races.

Race fans can pick up $2-off general admission coupons for each show
on race day at area Casey’s General Stores. Check out www.caseys.com
to find the location nearest you.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 25 – SOUTHERN IOWA SPEEDWAY, OSKALOOSA, IA

On Wednesday, May 25, the Stock Cars and B-Mods invade the Southern
Iowa Speedway in Oskaloosa, Iowa, for the third time since the
inception of the grassroots, guts and glory racing series last season.
Thursday will find both tough-as-nails divisions at the Highway 3
Raceway in Allison, Iowa,

Former Osky track champion and USRA Hobby Stock National Champion
Nathan Wood held off Shane Weller by less than a car-length to etch
his name in the record books as the first winner of the Iron Man
Challenge one year ago.

The series returned on Sept. 20 and saw former track champion Brad
Pinkerton climb back behind the wheel of a USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock
Car for the first time in two years and pick up the win.

USRA Hobby Stocks will also be in action to round out the
four-division feature card. USRA Weekly Racing Series track and
national points will be awarded in the Stock Car, B-Mod and Hobby
Stock divisions.

Grandstands open for general admission seating at 5:30 p.m., hot laps
begin at 7:15 and racing starts at 7:30.

Race fans can stop by any of the three Casey’s General Store locations
in Oskaloosa on Wednesday and pick up a coupon worth $2 off an adult
ticket for the show that night.

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.raceosky.com.

THURSDAY, MAY 26 – HIGHWAY 3 RACEWAY, ALLISON, IA

On Thursday, the Iron Man Challenge rolls into the Highway 3 Raceway
in Allison, Iowa.

Last May, 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 against a stout field of veteran Stock
Car pilots.

A second Iron Man Challenge show in September last season was rained out.

The event will kick off with spectator gates opening at 5 p.m. Hot
laps begin at 6:30 and racing starts at 7.

National points in the USRA Weekly Racing Series will also be awarded
for both classes.

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.

SATURDAY, MAY 28 – DEER CREEK SPEEDWAY, SPRING VALLEY, MN

On Saturday, the USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars will turn their
long-awaited first laps ever at the historic Deer Creek Speedway in
Spring Valley, Minn.

‘The Creek,’ which features USRA RHS Modifieds and USRA Karl
Performance Parts B-Mods as part of its weekly Saturday night program,
sits on 60 acres with one of America’s most popular state-of-the-art
racing complexes.

Midwest Mods and Street Stocks will also join the line-up in support
of the USMTS Modifieds and USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars. Late Models
and USRA Karl Performance Parts B-Mods will not be racing this night.

Grandstands gates open at 3 p.m. with $1 beer, pop and hot dogs
available from 3-4 p.m. Races start at 5 p.m. Order your tickets now
on-line at www.deercreekspeedway.com or by calling 877-DCS-RACE.

Race fans can pick up $2-off grandstand admission coupons on race day
at Casey's General Store in Austin, Stewartville, Rochester and
Owatonna.

The Deer Creek Speedway is located 11.3 miles south of I-90 (exit 209)
on US 63 (0.7 mile north of SR 16). For more info, call toll-free
877-DCS-RACE or 507-346-2342 on raceday or visit
www.deercreekspeedway.com online.

2011 USRA IRON MAN CHALLENGE SCHEDULE:

Sat Apr 2 ... I-35 Speedway, Winston, MO
Wed May 25 ... Southern Iowa Speedway, Oskaloosa, IA
Thu May 26 ... Highway 3 Raceway, Allison, IA
Sat May 28 ... Deer Creek Speedway, Spring Valley, MN
Sun Jun 12 ... Nobles County Speedway, Worthington, MN
Mon Jun 13 ... Mineral City Speedway, Fort Dodge, IA
Wed Jun 15 ... Cresco Speedway, Cresco, IA
Thu Jun 23 … Park Jefferson Speedway, Jefferson, SD
Fri Jun 24 ... Rapid Speedway, Rock Rapids, IA
Tue Jul 12 ... Southern Iowa Speedway, Oskaloosa, IA
Wed Jul 13 ... Southern Iowa Speedway, Oskaloosa, IA
Thu Jul 21 … Bloomfield Speedway, Bloomfield, IA
Sat Aug 20 ... Upper Iowa Speedway, Decorah, IA
Sun Aug 21 ... Nobles County Speedway, Worthington, MN
Thu Aug 25 ... I-35 Speedway, Winston, MO
Sat Aug 27 ... Hamilton County Speedway, Webster City, IA
Thu Sep 1 ... Highway 3 Raceway, Allison, IA

After the first Iron Man Challenge event last month at the I-35
Speedway in Winston, Mo., Matt Greiner (Stock Cars) and Matt Lettow
(B-Mods) picked up the wins and lead the points standings heading into
the Memorial Day Weekend tripleheader.

Licensed USRA drivers in both classes will also earn national points
in the USRA Weekly Racing Series. To earn points and be eligible for
points funds, drivers must possess a valid USRA Competitor License,
utilize the American Racer KK704 racing tire on all four wheels and
compete in at least ten events.

There will be an entry fee of $25 for Stock Cars and $15 for B-Mods at
each event.

At the conclusion of the last year’s inaugural campaign, 2006 USRA
Hobby Stock National Champion Nathan Wood edged Mike Van Genderen for
the Iron Man Challenge title by a mere three points. Veteran stock car
racer Steve Jackson finished third in the final standings while Greg
Elliott and Mike Bergan rounded out the top five in the rankings.

Van Genderen and Jake Masters captured three checkered flags each,
while single event winners included Wood, Jackson, Mark Elliott, Greg
Elliott, Brian Gjere, Rich Gregoire and Brad Pinkerton.

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

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Suits, Intercomp, Karl Chevrolet, Karl Performance Parts, KEVKO Oil
Pans & Components, NITROQUEST, RACEceiver, RHS – Racing Head Service,
Western Flyer HotMods.

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

USRA CONTINGENCY SPONSORS: COMP Cams, Dirthead.com, Eibach Springs,
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Products, Marsh Racing Wheels, New Vision Graphics, PBM Performance
Products, Real Racing Wheels, Wehrs Machine & Racing Products.

Mather, Weller, Gibson, Sacquitne capture season-opening victories at Southern Iowa Speedway

OSKALOOSA, Iowa (May 18) – The Southern Iowa Speedway in Oskaloosa, Iowa, kicked off the 2011 season Wednesday night with an action-packed program of the USRA Weekly Racing Series featuring Musco USRA Modifieds, USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars, Carter’s Manufacturing USRA B-Mods and USRA Hobby Stocks.

The first main event of the night got things started off right with a great battle up front as polesitter Jim Hughes of Beacon took the initial lead but it was ninth-starting Danny Sacquitne of Decorah who worked his way through the pack to take a thrilling USRA Hobby Stock victory.

Hughes held on for second ahead of Eldon’s Craig Brown while Steve Allen of Oskaloosa finished fourth ahead of tenth-starting Donovan Nunnikhoven of Sully.

Apparently, ninth place was the choice starting spot as Knoxville’s Bill Gibson matched Sacquitne’s effort in the Carter’s Manufacturing USRA B-Mod feature race and pocketed the $300 winner’s share of the prize money.

Young gun Carter VanDenBerg of Oskaloosa started second and finished second with Bloomfield’s Mike Shelton third, Mike Wanders of Keswick fourth and former USRA Hobby Stock track champion Jason McDaniel of Eldon taking the fifth spot.

Shane Weller of Agency came out on top in a good battle with defending USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Car track champion Nathan Wood of Keswick to capture the checkered flag in the USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Car main event.

Randy Killen of Des Moines brought home a third-place finish, while Jason Minnehan of Churdan and Tim Killen of Des Moines wound up fourth and fifth, respectively.

Derek Kirkland of Centerville made his Stock Car debut Wednesday night. Last year’s USRA Hobby Stock track champion drew the pole position for the start of the feature and held on for sixth at the finish line.

A strong field of Musco USRA Modifieds were on hand for Wednesday night’s season opener, but nobody had an answer for Webster’s Colt Mather, who dominated the main event and crossed the finish line with a full straight-away to spare.

The win gave Mather two wins in a row at the ‘Mahaska County Monster’ as he also won the season-ending Musco Lighting Fall Challenge last October.

Nate Caruth of Ames took home the runner-up paycheck, with Packwood’s Scott Dickey coming home in third. Fourth went to defending Musco USRA Modified track champion Steven Blattler of Oskaloosa and Zack VanderBeek of New Sharon claimed the fifth spot after starting tenth on the grid.

Next Wednesday, May 25, the high-flying mud-slinging Modifieds of the USMTS Casey’s General Stores National Tour powered by Swan Energy return for the 10th Annual Spring Challenge. Joining the USMTS Modifieds will be the USRA Iron Man Challenge for Stock Cars and B-Mods plus USRA Hobby Stocks.

USRA Weekly Racing Series track and national points will be awarded in the Stock Car, B-Mod and Hobby Stock divisions.

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

OFFICIAL RESULTS
USRA Weekly Racing Series
Southern Iowa Speedway, Oskaloosa, Iowa
Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Heat #1:
1. (4) 69 Craig Brown, Eldon
2. (5) 558 Jim Hughes, Beacon
3. (7) 84 Danny Thrasher, Agency
4. (2) 69X Calvin Dhondt, Kellogg
5. (1) 53D Ron Downing Jr., Ottumwa
6. (6) 21 Nick Ulin, Agency
7. (3) 29 Wes Almond, Oskaloosa (DQ)

Heat #2:
1. (1) 6 Danny Sacquitne, Decorah
2. (5) 3S Steve Allen, Oskaloosa
3. (7) 18 Kris Walker, Oskaloosa
4. (6) 2N Donovan Nunnikhoven, Sully
5. (2) 31 Dale Porter, Bloomfield
6. (4) 33T Trevor Tanner, Knoxville
7. (3) 33 Justin Hook, Oskaloosa

Feature:
1. (9) 6 Danny Sacquitne, Decorah
2. (1) 558 Jim Hughes, Beacon
3. (5) 69 Craig Brown, Eldon
4. (3) 3S Steve Allen, Oskaloosa
5. (10) 2N Donovan Nunnikhoven, Sully
6. (4) 69X Calvin Dhondt, Kellogg
7. (13) 33T Trevor Tanner, Knoxville
8. (14) 33 Justin Hook, Oskaloosa
9. (2) 31 Dale Porter, Bloomfield
10. (6) 18 Kris Walker, Oskaloosa
11. (8) 84 Danny Thrasher, Agency
12. (7) 29 Wes Almond, Oskaloosa (DNS)
13. (11) 53D Ron Downing Jr., Ottumwa (DNS)
14. (12) 21 Nick Ulin, Agency (DNS)

Heat #1:
1. (1) 10 Cayden Carter, Oskaloosa
2. (2) 27 Bryon Weyer, Des Moines
3. (3) 0 Mike Wanders, Keswick
4. (4) 16 Mike Shelton, Bloomfield
5. (5) 25 Scott Van Buskirk, Hedrick
6. (6) 8T Tony Johnson, Oskaloosa
7. (7) 2 Andrew Schroeder, Keswick
8. (8) 3K John Vandenberg, Oskaloosa (DNS)

Heat #2:
1. (1) 38 Bill Gibson, Knoxville
2. (2) 7 Carter Vandenberg, Oskaloosa
3. (3) 3 Mark Mundell, Ottumwa
4. (4) 1 Curtis Van Der, Oskaloosa
5. (5) 8J A.J. Johnson, New Sharon
6. (6) 72 Brett Lowry, Montezuma
7. (7) 17 Brandon Groenendyk, Oskaloosa

Heat #3:
1. (3) 85 Jason McDaniel, Eldon
2. (2) D1 Drew Lawson, Oskaloosa
3. (4) 7T Jared Timmerman, Norwalk
4. (5) 43 Jeremiah Jones, Eldon
5. (1) 64 Casey Greubel, Lacona
6. (6) 8 Tom Lathrop, Ottumwa
7. (7) 23K Ben Kates, Tonganoxie, Kan. (DNS)

Feature:
1. (9) 38 Bill Gibson, Knoxville
2. (2) 7 Carter Vandenberg, Oskaloosa
3. (19) 2 Andrew Schroeder, Keswick
4. (3) 16 Mike Shelton, Bloomfield
5. (1) 0 Mike Wanders, Keswick
6. (4) 85 Jason McDaniel, Eldon
7. (5) D1 Drew Lawson, Oskaloosa
8. (6) 43 Jeremiah Jones, Eldon
9. (11) 3 Mark Mundell, Ottumwa
10. (20) 17 Brandon Groenendyk, Oskaloosa
11. (13) 25 Scott Van Buskirk, Hedrick
12. (10) 10 Cayden Carter, Oskaloosa
13. (8) 1 Curtis Van Der, Oskaloosa
14. (14) 8J A.J. Johnson, New Sharon
15. (16) 8T Tony Johnson, Oskaloosa
16. (12) 7T Jared Timmerman, Norwalk
17. (18) 8 Tom Lathrop, Ottumwa
18. (17) 72 Brett Lowry, Montezuma
19. (21) 23K Ben Kates, Tonganoxie, Kan.
20. (15) 64 Casey Greubel, Lacona
21. (7) 27 Bryon Weyer, Des Moines (DNS)
22. (22) 3K John Vandenberg, Oskaloosa (DNS)

Heat #1:
1. (1) 7 Jason Minnehan, Churdan
2. (7) 81X Randy Killen, Des Moines
3. (2) 20DUB Shane Weller, Agency
4. (6) 29 Matt Greiner, Washington
5. (4) 57 Dennis Plane, Webster City
6. (5) 94 Corey Stout, Oskaloosa
7. (3) 73C Carl Yaw, Des Moines

Heat #2:
1. (2) 52 Nathan Wood, Keswick
2. (5) 1K Tom Killen, Des Moines
3. (6) 15K Kyle Harwood, Oskaloosa
4. (4) 2K Derek Kirkland, Centerville
5. (3) 98 Brock Welch, Oskaloosa
6. (7) 22S Toby Smith, Oskaloosa
7. (1) 2J Steve Jackson, Polk City (DNS)

Feature:
1. (4) 20DUB Shane Weller, Agency
2. (2) 52 Nathan Wood, Keswick
3. (7) 81X Randy Killen, Des Moines
4. (10) 7 Jason Minnehan, Churdan
5. (6) 1K Tom Killen, Des Moines
6. (1) 2K Derek Kirkland, Centerville
7. (13) 73C Carl Yaw, Des Moines
8. (3) 15K Kyle Harwood, Oskaloosa
9. (11) 94 Corey Stout, Oskaloosa
10. (12) 22S Toby Smith, Oskaloosa
11. (5) 29 Matt Greiner, Washington
12. (9) 57 Dennis Plane, Webster City
13. (8) 98 Brock Welch, Oskaloosa
14. (14) 2J Steve Jackson, Polk City (DNS)

Heat #1:
1. (3) 11 Ryan Peckham, Corning
2. (1) 711 Nate Caruth, Ames
3. (2) R Ron Ver Beek, Oskaloosa
4. (4) 40 Scott Dickey, Packwood
5. (6) 3 Kelly Shryock, Fertile
6. (7) 62 Greg Cox, Altoona
7. (5) 89 Brad Dubil, Bettendorf

Heat #2:
1. (6) 33Z Zack VanderBeek, New Sharon
2. (1) 22 Brandon Banks, Washington
3. (3) 94 Steven Blattler, Oskaloosa
4. (5) 8 Colt Mather, Webster
5. (2) 70 Jesse Dennis, Prescott
6. (7) R21 Ryan Schaefer, Corning
7. (4) 15M Shane DeMey, Denison (DNS)

Feature:
1. (5) 8 Colt Mather, Webster
2. (2) 711 Nate Caruth, Ames
3. (4) 40 Scott Dickey, Packwood
4. (7) 94 Steven Blattler, Oskaloosa
5. (10) 33Z Zack VanderBeek, New Sharon
6. (3) 3 Kelly Shryock, Fertile
7. (11) 62 Greg Cox, Altoona
8. (1) 70 Jesse Dennis, Prescott
9. (8) 11 Ryan Peckham, Corning
10. (13) 89 Brad Dubil, Bettendorf
11. (6) R Ron Ver Beek, Oskaloosa
12. (9) 22 Brandon Banks, Washington
13. (12) R21 Ryan Schaefer, Corning
14. (14) 15M Shane DeMey, Denison (DNS)

OSKALOOSA, Iowa (May 16) -- Another exciting season of Wild Wednesday night racing action kicks off this Wednesday, May 18, at the Southern Iowa Speedway in Oskaloosa, Iowa, with the season opener for the USRA Weekly Racing Series featuring Musco USRA Modifieds, USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars, Carter’s Manufacturing USRA B-Mods and USRA Hobby Stocks.

Pit gate opens at 5 p.m., spectator tickets go on sale at 5:30, hot laps begin at 7:15 and racing at the Mahaska County Monster starts at 7:30.

In addition to Osky’s weekly purse that rivals most tracks in Iowa and the surrounding states, the region’s fastest and most talented drivers will be battling all season-long for lucrative track and national points funds in all four divisions as part of the USRA Weekly Racing Series.

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 – 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.

Carter’s Manufacturing USRA 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 driver must have competed in at least 50% of the events held at the track. 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. The USRA Weekly Racing Series national champion in the Modified division will earn $10,000 while $1,500 is posted for both the Stock Car and Hobby Stock national champions while the B-Mod national champ will pocket $2,000.

On Wednesday, May 25, the high-flying mud-slinging Modifieds of the USMTS Casey’s General Stores National Tour powered by Swan Energy return for the 10th Annual Spring Challenge. Joining the USMTS Modifieds will be the USRA Iron Man Challenge for Stock Cars and B-Mods plus USRA Hobby Stocks.

Defending track champions at the Southern Iowa Speedway are Steven Blattler of Oskaloosa (Musco USRA Modifieds), Nathan Wood of Keswick (USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars), Tyler Groenendyk of Oskaloosa (Carter’s Manufacturing USRA B-Mods) and Derek Kirkland of Centerville (USRA Hobby Stocks).

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

WEBSTER CITY, Iowa (May 13) -- Racing fans from coast to coast can look forward to some great USRA Weekly Racing Series action this coming Friday, Saturday and Sunday, May 13-15, at some of the best dirt tracks in ten states.

FRIDAY, MAY 13, 2011:
Brill’s Motor Speedway, Meeker, Okla. - USRA RHS Modifieds, USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars, USRA Western Flyer HotMods.
Chateau Raceway, Lansing, Minn. - USRA RHS Modifieds.
El Paso Speedway Park, El Paso, Texas - USRA Karl Performance Parts B-Mods.
Fayette County Speedway, West Union, Iowa - Practice & Registration.
Humboldt Speedway, Humboldt, Kan. - USRA RHS Modifieds.
Mineral City Speedway, Fort Dodge, Iowa - USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars.
Mississippi Thunder Speedway, Fountain City, Wis. - USRA RHS Modifieds, USRA Karl Performance Parts B-Mods.
Outlaw Motor Speedway, Wainwright, Okla. - USRA RHS Modifieds.
Rapid Speedway, Rock Rapids, Iowa - USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars, USRA Karl Performance Parts B-Mods, USRA Hobby Stocks.

SATURDAY, MAY 14, 2011:
Arizona Speedway, Apache Junction, Ariz. - USRA RHS Modifieds.
Creek County Speedway, Kellyville, Okla. - USRA RHS Modifieds, USRA Champ Sprints.
Deer Creek Speedway, Spring Valley, Minn. - USRA RHS Modifieds, USRA Karl Performance Parts B-Mods.
I-90 Speedway, Hartford, S.D. - USRA Karl Performance Parts B-Mods.
Lake Country Speedway, Ardmore, Okla. - USRA RHS Modifieds, USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars, USRA Karl Performance Parts B-Mods.
Mid America Speedway, South Coffeyville, Okla. - USRA RHS Modifieds.
Oklahoma Sports Park, Ada, Okla. - USRA RHS Modifieds, USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars, USRA Karl Performance Parts B-Mods.
Southern New Mexico Speedway, Las Cruces, N.M. - USRA Karl Performance Parts B-Mods.
Springfield Raceway, Springfield, Mo. - USRA RHS Modifieds.
Thunder Raceway, Show Low, Ariz. - USRA RHS Modifieds.
Upper Iowa Speedway, Decorah, Iowa - USRA RHS Modifieds, USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars, USRA Karl Performance Parts B-Mods, USRA Hobby Stocks.
West Plains Motor Speedway, West Plains, Mo. - USRA RHS Modifieds.
West Siloam Speedway, West Siloam Springs, Okla. - USRA RHS Modifieds.

SUNDAY, MAY 15, 2011:
71 Butler Motor Speedway, Butler, Mo. - USRA RHS Modifieds.
Dodge County Speedway, Kasson, Minn. - USRA RHS Modifieds, USRA Karl Performance Parts B-Mods.
Huset’s Speedway, Brandon, S.D. - USRA Karl Performance Parts B-Mods.
Monett Speedway, Monett, Mo. - USRA RHS Modifieds.

The USRA was founded in 2002 with the sanctioning of Modifieds and Stock Cars at one racetrack. Now in its tenth year of sanctioning competitive grassroots dirt track racing, the United States Racing Association will sanction events in five classes at nearly 40 tracks around the country.

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

Champions were not crowned in individual divisions during the first five seasons, but Ron Luitjens of Brewster, Minn., was crowned the overall USRA National Champion in 2005. Since 2006, USRA Weekly Racing Series National Champions have been crowned in all four premier divisions.

USRA RHS 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).

In 2011, the USRA is also sanctioning USRA Champ Sprint Cars and USRA Western Flyer HotMods at tracks throughout Oklahoma and Texas. The USRA Western Flyer HotMods are combined with the USRA Karl Performance Parts B-Mods for national points competition.

The USRA was formed with a mission of maximizing driver participation, fan attendance and sponsorship revenue for each USRA Member Track. 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 provides 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 or to get more information about any of the above USRA Member Tracks, visit www.usraracing.com or call 515-832-6000. You can also like us on Facebook, join us on MySpace or follow us on Twitter.

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

WINSTON, Mo. (April 2) -- The USRA Iron Man Challenge kicked off the 2011 season Saturday night at the I-35 Speedway in Winston, Mo., with the USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars being joined by the USRA Karl Performance Parts B-Mods for the first time.

The contest in the Show-Me State produced two winners from the Hawkeye State as Washington’s Matt Greiner led flag to flag in the Stock Car feature while Matt Lettow of Roland charged to victory in the B-Mod main event.

Greiner, who finished among the top-five in USRA Weekly Racing Series national points for four straight seasons in the Stock Car division from 2006 to 2009, made just his second Iron Man Challenge start pay off Saturday night as he drew the pole position for the “A” Main and held off the challenges of Justin Temeyer the entire distance to earn the $700 winner’s share of the prize money.

Damon Murty finished third after starting in the eighth spot, while last year’s Iron Man Challenge runner-up Mike Van Genderen beat defending Iron Man Challenge titleist Nathan Wood to the stripe for fourth.

Chris Ullrich was sixth, Steve Jackson finished seventh, Tom McKenzie clawed his way from 15th to eighth, Jeff Joldersma wound up ninth and Jeff Dixon of Janesport finished tenth as the only Missouri driver in the top-10.

Lettow etched his name in the books as the first Iron Man Challenge winner in the B-Mod division with an impressive run from seventh on the starting grid to take the checkered flag first and pocket the $500 top prize.

A flat tire on his racecar hauler almost kept Troy Hovey from making it to the track on time, but a second-place finish in Saturday’s lidlifter help make the long drive from Decorah, Iowa, a bit more bearable.

Adel, Iowa’s Dylan Book was third, Mike Higley of Tecumseh, Kan., raced from 13th to fourth and Tracy Johnson of Preston, S.D., rounded out the top five finishers. Sixth through tenth went to Brian Schrage, Cayden Carter, Brandon Leeman, Blake Peeler and Bobby Penny.

The Iron Man Challenge for USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars and USRA Karl Performance Parts B-Mods will return to action at the end of May with three big events over four days.

On Wednesday, May 25, the series will be at the Southern Iowa Speedway in Oskaloosa, Iowa, and Thursday, May 26, will find them at the Highway 3 Raceway in Allison, Iowa.

On Saturday, May 28, the Deer Creek Speedway play host to the Iron Man Challenge for the first time. USRA-sanctioned B-Mods became a part of the weekly program at ‘The Creek’ in 2010, but this will be the first and only occasion that the USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars will compete at the popular speedplant in Spring Valley, Minn.

Nineteen dates at eleven dirt ovals comprise the 2011 schedule for the second season of the Iron Man Challenge. For the Stock Cars, each event will pay a minimum of $500 to win and four races are penciled in with a top prize of at least $1,000 to win. All events will pay a minimum $125 to start the main event, and the points fund will carry a $2,000 top prize with the tenth-place finisher earning $200.

For the B-Mods, each event will pay a minimum $500 to win and all shows will pay at least $100 to start the feature. The points champion will earn $700 with tenth-place taking home $100.

Points for both classes will be awarded based on a driver’s best 10 points races.

Licensed USRA drivers in both classes will also earn national points in the USRA Weekly Racing Series. To earn points and be eligible for points funds, drivers must possess a valid USRA Competitor License, utilize the American Racer KK704 racing tire on all four wheels and compete in at least ten events.

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

OFFICIAL RESULTS
American Racer USRA Weekly Racing Series
Iron Man Challenge
I-35 Speedway, Winston, Mo.
Saturday, April 2, 2010

Heat Race #1:
1. (2) 99d Damon Murty, Chelsea, Iowa.
2. (1) 52 Nathan Wood, Sigourney, Iowa.
3. (3) 01u Chris Ullrich, Kiron, Iowa.
4. (4) 7 Jason Minnehan, Churdan, Iowa.
5. (8) 2j Steve Jackson, Polk City, Iowa.
6. (6) 23 Chad Walter, Clarence, Mo.
7. (5) 77t Trent Jeanes, Chariton, Iowa.
8. (7) 4ord Bob Sutherland, Blairsburg, Iowa.

Heat Race #2:
1. (1) 57v Mike Van Genderen, Newton, Iowa.
2. (3) 56t Justin Temeyer, Independence, Iowa.
3. (2) M5 Jim Mitchell, Webster City, Iowa.
4. (7) 29 Matt Greiner, Washington, Iowa.
5. (5) R31 Ryan Leeman, Roland, Iowa.
6. (6) 3 Dale Eaton, St. Joseph, Mo.
7. (4) 94c Tyler Corkins, St. Joseph, Mo.
8. (8) 20w Keith Williamson, Bondurant, Iowa.

Heat Race #3:1. (2) 81x Randy Killen, Des Moines, Iowa.
2. (5) 65x Thomas Roberts, Kidder, Mo.
3. (1) 88 Jeff Dixon, Janesport, Mo.
4. (7) 66 Jeff Joldersma, McClelland, Iowa.
5. (3) 95 Tom McKenzie, Sioux City, Iowa.
6. (4) 417 Kevin Anderson, Kansas City, Mo.
7. (6) M36 Clayton Mercer, Corning, Iowa.
8. (8) 57 Dennis Plain, Webster City, Iowa.

“A” Main:
1. (1) 29 Matt Greiner, Washington, Iowa, $700.
2. (2) 56t Justin Temeyer, Independence, Iowa, $500.
3. (8) 99d Damon Murty, Chelsea, Iowa, $400.
4. (3) 57v Mike Van Genderen, Newton, Iowa, $300.
5. (6) 52 Nathan Wood, Sigourney, Iowa, $250.
6. (9) 01u Chris Ullrich, Kiron, Iowa, $200.
7. (12) 2j Steve Jackson, Polk City, Iowa, $170.
8. (15) 95 Tom McKenzie, Sioux City, Iowa, $150.
9. (7) 66 Jeff Joldersma, McClelland, Iowa, $130.
10. (11) 88 Jeff Dixon, Janesport, Mo., $125.
11. (14) R31 Ryan Leeman, Roland, Iowa, $125.
12. (24) 57 Dennis Plain, Webster City, Iowa, $125.
13. (16) 23 Chad Walter, Clarence, Mo., $125.
14. (22) 4ord Bob Sutherland, Blairsburg, Iowa, $125.
15. (4) 65x Thomas Roberts, Kidder, Mo., $125.
16. (10) M5 Jim Mitchell, Webster City, Iowa, $125.
17. (21) M36 Clayton Mercer, Corning, Iowa, $125.
18. (13) 7 Jason Minnehan, Churdan, Iowa, $125.
19. (17) 3 Dale Eaton, St. Joseph, Mo., $125.
20. (18) 417 Kevin Anderson, Kansas City, Mo., $125.
21. (19) 77t Trent Jeanes, Chariton, Iowa, $125.
22. (20) 94c Tyler Corkins, St. Joseph, Mo., $125.
23. (23) 20w Keith Williamson, Bondurant, Iowa, $125.
24. (5) 81x Randy Killen, Des Moines, Iowa, $75.

Heat Race #1:1. (2) 14 Brian Schrage, Cresco, Iowa.
2. (6) 16 Bobby Penney, Lawson, Mo.
3. (3) 33j Jason Billups, Holt, Mo.
4. (4) 22h Clay Hale, Cameron, Mo.
5. (8) 00 Nick Whalen, Kansas City, Kan.
6. (7) 73 Justin Asher, St. Joseph, Mo.
7. (5) 23k Ben Kates, Tonganoxie, Kan.
8. (1) 27 Arron Duvall, Kirksville, Mo.

Heat Race #2:
1. (1) 19 Tracy Johnson, Lake Preston, S.D.
2. (5) 21L Matt Lettow, Roland, Iowa.
3. (7) B Dylan Book, Adel, Iowa.
4. (4) 11 Mike Higley, Tecumseh, Kan.
5. (3) 91 Tyler Johnson, Sioux Falls, S.D.
6. (6) 10 Cayden Carter, Oskaloosa, Iowa.
7. (2) 24 Aaron Sauter, St. Joseph, Mo.

Heat Race #3:
1. (2) 7t Jared Timmerman, Norwalk, Iowa.
2. (1) 64 Brandon Leeman, Roland, Iowa.
3. (3) 7 Carter VanDenBerg, Oskaloosa, Iowa.
4. (5) 33g Brock Hess, Sioux Falls, S.D.
5. (4) 37a Anthony Asher, St. Joseph, Mo.
6. (7) 9h Nic Hanes, Trenton, Mo.
7. (6) 76 Ronnie Miller, Trenton, Mo.

Heat Race #4:
1. (1) 76x Troy Hovey, Decorah, Iowa.
2. (3) 63 Tim Eaton, St. Joseph, Mo.
3. (6) 44 Troy Carlisle, Kearney, Mo.
4. (5) 33d Brenden Damon, Great Bend, Kan.
5. (4) 69n Blake Peeler, Milan, Mo.
6. (7) 14m Brian Mahlstedt, Lawler, Iowa.
7. (2) 52m Dustin Miller, Pattonsburg, Mo.

“A” Main:1. (7) 21L Matt Lettow, Roland, Iowa, $500.
2. (6) 76x Troy Hovey, Decorah, Iowa, $400.
3. (5) B Dylan Book, Adel, Iowa, $300.
4. (13) 11 Mike Higley, Tecumseh, Kan., $200.
5. (4) 19 Tracy Johnson, Lake Preston, S.D., $175.
6. (2) 14 Brian Schrage, Cresco, Iowa, $150.
7. (14) 10 Caden Carter, Oskaloosa, Iowa, $130.
8. (10) 64 Brandon Leeman, Roland, Iowa, $110.
9. (16) 69n Blake Peeler, Milan, Mo., $100.
10. (8) 16 Bobby Penney, Lawson, Mo., $90.
11. (3) 63 Tim Eaton, St. Joseph, Mo., $85.
12. (9) 44 Troy Carlisle, Kearney, Mo., $80.
13. (17) 14m Brian Mahlstedt, Lawler, Iowa, $75.
14. (20) 91 Tyler Johnson, Sioux Falls, S.D., $75.
15. (12) 7 Carter VanDenBerg, Oskaloosa, Iowa, $75.
16. (1) 7t Jared Timmerman, Norwalk, Iowa, $75.
17. (11) 33j Jason Billups, Holt, Mo., $75.
18. (21) 73 Justin Asher, St. Joseph, Mo., $75.
19. (23) 24 Aaron Sauter, St. Joseph, Mo., $75.
20. (19) 37a Anthony Asher, St. Joseph, Mo., $75.
21. (22) 9h Nic Hanes, Trenton, Mo., $75.
22. (15) 33g Brock Hess, Sioux Falls, S.D., $75.
23. (18) 22h Clay Hale, Cameron, Mo., $75.
DNS - 76 Ronnie Miller, Trenton, Mo., $50.

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

Stock Cars, B-Mods take on I-35 Speedway Saturday in USRA Iron Man Challenge opener

WINSTON, Mo. (March 30) -- On Saturday, April 2, the Iron Man Challenge for USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars and USRA Karl Performance Parts B-Mods will kick off the season at the I-35 Speedway in Winston, Mo., racing in conjunction with the USMTS Modifieds on the same night for one huge event.

Stock Cars will be racing for $700 to win and $125 to start while B-Mods will battle for $500 to win and $80 to start the main event. Tow money for non-qualifiers will be $75 and $50, respectively.

I-35 Speedway owners Mike and Kyle Johnson have taken advantage of some nice weather and completed some improvements at the facility, including fresh concrete in the grandstand area and countless hours of track preparation.

Pit gates open 4:30 p.m., grandstands open at 5, hot laps start at 6:30 and the green flag flies at 7 p.m. An open practice at the track for all classes is scheduled for Thursday, March 31, with gates opening at 4 p.m.

The I-35 Speedway is located 10 miles north of Cameron on SR 6 (exit 64). For more information, call the track at 660-749-5317 or visit www.i-35speedway.net online.

SATURDAY'S PAYOFFS:

Stock Cars - 1. $700, 2. $500, 3. $400, 4. $300, 5. $250, 6. $200, 7. $170, 8. $150, 9. $130, 10-20. $125, Tow $75.

B-Mods - 1. $500, 2. $400, 3. $300, 4. $200, 5. $175, 6. $150, 7. $130, 8. $110, 9. $100, 10. $90, 11. $85, 12. $80, 13-20. $75, Tow $50.

There will be an entry fee of $25 for Stock Cars and $15 for B-Mods.

On the heels of a successful debut season that saw 130 Stock Car drivers take part in the newly-formed tour with nine different drivers visiting victory lane in thirteen events, series announced earlier this year that the ultra-competitive B-Mod division will also be a part of the Iron Man Challenge.

Nineteen dates at eleven dirt ovals comprise the 2011 schedule for the second season of the Iron Man Challenge. Points for both classes will be awarded based on a driver’s best 10 points races.

For the Stock Cars, each event will pay a minimum of $500 to win and four races are penciled in with a top prize of at least $1,000 to win. All events will pay a minimum $125 to start the main event, and the points fund will carry a $2,000 top prize with the tenth-place finisher earning $200.

For the B-Mods, each event will pay a minimum $500 to win and all shows will pay at least $100 to start the feature. The points champion will earn $700 with tenth-place taking home $100.

Licensed USRA drivers in both classes will also earn national points in the USRA Weekly Racing Series. To earn points and be eligible for points funds, drivers must possess a valid USRA Competitor License, utilize the American Racer KK704 racing tire on all four wheels and compete in at least 10 events.

USRA IRON MAN CHALLENGE 2011 SCHEDULE:
Sat Apr 2 ... I-35 Speedway, Winston, MO
Wed May 25 ... Southern Iowa Speedway, Oskaloosa, IA
Thu May 26 ... Highway 3 Raceway, Allison, IA
Sat May 28 ... Deer Creek Speedway, Spring Valley, MN
Fri Jun 3 ... Junction Motor Speedway, McCool Junction, NE (no B-Mods)
Sat Jun 4 ... Junction Motor Speedway, McCool Junction, NE (no B-Mods)
Sun Jun 12 ... Nobles County Speedway, Worthington, MN
Mon Jun 13 ... Mineral City Speedway, Fort Dodge, IA
Wed Jun 15 ... Cresco Speedway, Cresco, IA
Thu Jun 23 … Park Jefferson Speedway, Jefferson, SD
Fri Jun 24 ... Rapid Speedway, Rock Rapids, IA
Tue Jul 12 ... Southern Iowa Speedway, Oskaloosa, IA
Wed Jul 13 ... Southern Iowa Speedway, Oskaloosa, IA
Thu Jul 21 … Bloomfield Speedway, Bloomfield, IA
Sat Aug 20 ... Upper Iowa Speedway, Decorah, IA
Sun Aug 21 ... Nobles County Speedway, Worthington, MN
Thu Aug 25 ... I-35 Speedway, Winston, MO
Sat Aug 27 ... Hamilton County Speedway, Webster City, IA
Thu Sep 1 ... Highway 3 Raceway, Allison, IA

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

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

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

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

USRA Karl Performance Parts B-Mods part of 2011 Saturday lineup at I-90 Speedway

HARTFORD, S.D. (March 21) -- I-90 Speedway in Hartford, S.D., will sanction USRA Karl Performance Parts B-Mods for the 2011 racing season, track officials announced recently.

Race night is Saturday at the high-banked 80-feet-wide 3/8-mile dirt oval. Gates open at 4 p.m., the pit meeting begins at 6, hot laps start at 6:30 and the racing program kicks off at 7 p.m. All racing events are usually complete by 10:30 p.m.

I-90 Speedway offers a variety of viewing areas for fans to enjoy the races. General seating is available in the grandstand area, as well as VIP seating in the grandstand tower. Grassy terraces on both ends of the grandstands allows for comfortable law chair seating. It all provides the most entertaining viewing a fan could ask for ... there isn’t a bad seat at I-90 Speedway.

I-90 Speedway is running five exciting divisions in 2011. In addition to the USRA Karl Performance Parts B-Mods, Saturday night programs offer 360 Sprint Car, Late Model Street Stock, Hobby Stock and Super Charger classes.

Don’t forget the Annual Car Show and Test-N-Tune to follow on Saturday, April 16. The car show begins at 9 a.m. and runs until 2 p.m. with a test-n-tune at the track to follow from 3 p.m. until dark.

April 16 ... Car Show
April 23 ... Season Opener: USRA Weekly Racing Series
April 30 ... USRA Weekly Racing Series
May 7 ... USRA Weekly Racing Series
May 14 ... Loren Barstad Memorial Race: USRA Weekly Racing Series
May 21 ... Kids Night: USRA Weekly Racing Series: Kids Night
May 28 ... USRA Weekly Racing Series plus Central Vintage Races
June 3 ... 360 Sprint Nationals
June 4 ... Pink My Ride Night: USRA Weekly Racing Series
June 11 ... USRA Weekly Racing Series featuring 6th Annual B-Modified Madness (Topless Show)
June 18 ... Hartford Night: USRA Weekly Racing Series
June 25 ... USRA Weekly Racing Series
July 2 ... Fireworks & Kids Night: USRA Weekly Racing Series
July 9 ... National ASCS Outlaw 360 Sprints
July 16 ... USRA Weekly Racing Series plus Powder Puff Race
July 23 ... Summer Rumble: USRA Weekly Racing Series
July 30 ... USRA Weekly Racing Series
Aug. 6 ... USRA Weekly Racing Series
Aug. 13 ... Little Guy Nationals: USRA Weekly Racing Series
Aug. 20 ... USRA Weekly Racing Series
Aug. 27 ... Hobby Stock Nationals: USRA Weekly Racing Series
Sept. 3 ... USRA Weekly Racing Series
Sept. 10 ... Season Championship: USRA Weekly Racing Series
Oct. 22 ... 2011 Season Awards Banquet

The I-90 Speedway is located 12 miles west of Sioux Falls on I-90 to exit 387, then 0.1 mile north, then 2.5 miles west on SR 38. For more information, call the track office at 605-691-3503 or visit the track's online home at www.i90speedway.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 PARTICIPATING SPONSORS: Boubin Tire & Automotive, BRODIX Cylinder Heads, DAY Motor Sports, DirtKnights.com, SpeedNet Direct.

Springfield Raceway signs with USRA to sanction Modified division

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (March 9) -- Springfield Raceway owners Jerry Hoffman and Doug Bland announced today that the Springfield Raceway has signed with the United States Racing Association (USRA) to sanction the USRA RHS Modified events for the 2011 racing season.

The quick quarter-mile dirt oval is known for its three-wide action, with the premier class being the USRA RHS Modifieds weekly.

Hoffman is excited about the upcoming racing season.

"With the work Todd Staley and crew have done and the weekly points fund available for the drivers, it's a win-win situation for all," Hoffman said. "Monett Speedway and Springfield Raceway share a lot of the same drivers and this makes it even more exciting with a chance for each track champion to win $1,500 and compete for a national championship worth $10,000.

"We like the way Todd and crew have the format set up as car count, starting position and finishes help to determine the national champion as they take a driver's best finishes."

Last season, New Richland, Minn., driver Jason Cummings won the USRA Weekly Racing Series national title for the USRA RHS Modifieds in a season-long battle while Monett's track champion, Johnny Bone Jr., finished fourth in the final standings.

Springfield Raceway will start the 2011 season on Saturday night, April 16, with action in the USRA RHS Modifieds, Reliable Chevrolet Sports Mods, Wheeler Metals Street Stocks, Legends Cars, Midwest Modz and Pure Stocks.

Built in 1961, the track features multiple racing grooves with progressive banking. For the fans, great food and seating close to the racing action makes the facility a popular Saturday night destination.

The track runs weekly through Sept. 3.

The pit gate opens at 4 p.m., grandstands open at 5, hot laps are at 6:15 and racing begins at 7.

Special events are run after the track points end and throughout the season, including MARS and MLRA Late Models, ASCS Sprint Cars and POWRi Midgets.

In 2010, Mitch Keeter of Webb City claimed the track championship over 2009 USRA RHS Modified track champion Jackie Dalton of Carthage as the battle went down to the last night both years.

Springfield Raceway is located south of I-44 (exit 75) on Kearney Hwy., then 1.0 mile west to Westgate Ave. For more information about Springfield Raceway, visit www.springfieldraceway.com or contact Jerry Hoffman at 417-673-7426.

SPRINGFIELD RACEWAY 2011 SCHEDULE:
April 9 ... Test & Tune All Classes
April 16 ... Opening Night - All Classes
April 23 ... Transport Graphics Championship Chase/Emergency Personnel Night
April 30 ... Transport Graphics Championship Chase - $700 to win USRA RHS Modifieds
May 7 ... Transport Graphics Championship Chase
May 14 ... MARS/MLRA John Kuntz Memorial/Andy's Frozen Custard Night - classes TBA
May 21 ... Transport Graphics Championship Chase/Battle of the Badges
April 4 ... Transport Graphics Championship Chase/O'Reilly Auto Parts Night
June 11 ... POWRi/ASCS2 Midgets & Micros/Transport Graphics Championship Chase - classes TBA
June 18 ... Transport Graphics Championship Chase/Kids Bicycle Races
June 25 ... Transport Graphics Championship Chase/Scout Night
July 2 ... ASCS/WOW Sprints/Transport Graphics Championship Chase - classes TBA
July 9 ... Transport Graphics Championship Chase
July 23 ... Transport Graphics Championship Chase/Reliable Chevrolet Night
July 30 ... Transport Graphics Championship Chase
Aug. 6 ... Transport Graphics Championship Chase/Back to School Night
Aug. 13 ... Transport Graphics Championship Chase/Spectator Drags
Aug.20 ... Transport Graphics Championship Chase
Aug.27 ... Transport graphics Championship Chase
Sept.3 ... Transport Graphics Season Championship
Sept.17 ... Larry Phillips Memorial/Wheeler Metals Might - MLRA/MARS Late Models - classes TBA
Oct. 4 ... Tuesday Autism Night - classes TBA
Oct. 15 ... Octoberfast/Battle of the Badges/One Missing Link
Oct. 29 ... Inaugural Booger Man Trick or Treat for Breast Cancer - classes TBA
Nov. 26 ... 5th Annual Bad Boy Mowers Turkey Classic - Late Models, Modifieds, Sports Mods, Legends Cars.

Transport Graphics Championship Chase events include USRA RHS Modifieds, Sports Mods, Street Stocks and Legends Cars. Schedule is tentative and subject to change.

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

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

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

Monday, March 7, 2011

Wehrs Machine & Racing Products offers awards for USRA Weekly Racing Series competitors in 2011

BANGOR, Wis. (March 7) -- The United States Racing Association has announced that Wehrs Machine & Racing Products in Bangor, Wis., has signed on as a contingency sponsor of the USRA Weekly Racing Series for the 2011 racing season.

Wehrs Machine & Racing Products will celebrate their inaugural program with the USRA by awarding the racing efforts of the weekly warriors in the USRA RHS Modified division. Each and every USRA RHS Modified track champion will earn a product certificate redeemable for quality products from Wehrs Machine & Racing Products, with the USRA RHS Modified National Champion taking home a set of Dual Roller Bearing Steel Suspension Cages (item number WM200).

“Wehrs Machine & Racing Products is looking forward to building our relationship with the USRA in 2011 and beyond,” said owner Chad Wehrs. “We support USRA’s initiative to promote cost effective yet competitive racing while considering the bottom line of the racer. As racers ourselves, we understand how much the sport costs. Wehrs Machine & Racing Products strives to produce only the highest quality products within the budget of the racers.”

Since 1997, Wehrs Machine & Racing Products has been making quality racing products for quality racers around the world. The product line also includes a Dual Bearing Brake Floater (WM200-16), Limit Chain Holder with Bearing (WM210S), Limit Chain Adjuster for the Frame (WM214), Arc Climber Pinion Mounts (WM205), Arc Climber Frame Mounts for 1-1/2" or 2" tube (WM212), and Steel Adjustable J-Bar (WM40S). Currently, Wehrs Machine & Racing Products is also producing a high quality Steel Lift Bar.

To learn more about Wehrs Machine & Racing Products or to request a catalog, call 877-460-7211 or check out the entire product line at www.wehrsmachine.com on the World Wide Web! You may also request a catalog by e-mail at [email protected].

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

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

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

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

Phillips claims opening night of 16th Annual USRA Winter Meltdown at Southern New Mexico Speedway

LAS CRUCES, N.M. (Feb. 25) -- After the A-Main redraw put Springfield, Mo.'s Terry Phillips on the pole, it was clear the battle was going to be who could run with the Andy's Frozen Custard #75.

Green flag on night #1 of the 16th annual USRA Winter Meltdown saw Phillips and Kelly Estey jump out to first and second.

Able to keep pace, Estey wheeled right around the bottom of the racetrack while Tommy Weder Jr. began to give chase with a pass into third over Alex Stanford.

Halfway through the race and it was still all Phillips as the battle to be in the top five began to heat up with Bumper Jones working the top of the Southern New Mexico Speedway in a fierce battle with USMTS Modified ace Tommy Myer and Johnny Scott.

Into the middle of the battle came Rodney Sanders, who had no problem pushing the battle three wide at times.

Still pounding the bottom of the racetrack, Estey saw his night come to an abrupt end as the car suddenly whipped around due to a broken shock mount.

On the restart, Scott made the move to second over Weder but it was not be long before the Woodward, Okla., racer was back into the runner-up spot.

While Scott and Weder battled, it was Philips who was running away with the night's $2,000 top prize.

Weder held on to second with Scott, Sanders and Myer rounding out the top five.

Another $2,000 top prize is up for grabs Saturday while the winner of Sunday’s finale will pocket a whopping $20,000. If Phillips can sweep all three nights, his take home pay will be $30,000.

Start time for Saturday is 5 p.m. with gates opening at 3. The first heat race on Sunday is scheduled for 2 p.m.

modFURY.com will present all three nights of the 2011 USRA Modified Winter Meltdown in high quality Internet pay-per-view. Head on over to www.modfuryppv.com to order your viewing package.

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

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

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OFFICIAL RESULTS
USRA Weekly Racing Series
16th Annual USRA Winter Meltdown
Southern New Mexico Speedway, Las Cruces, N.M.
Friday, February 25, 2011

Showing finishing position, starting position in parentheses, car number, driver, hometown, chassis/engine builder, laps completed, reason out (if any) and money won. The top 12 drivers in passing points accumulated in the heat races are locked into the “A” Main, with the top 8 re-drawing for starting positions 1-8.

HEAT RACE #1:
1. (2) 37 Kelly Estey, Hibbing, Minn.
2. (11) 20 Rodney Sanders, Happy, Texas.
3. (3) 16b Randy Brown, Chowchilla, Calif.
4. (4) 7k Jason Krohn, Slayton, Minn.
5. (7) 131 Royal Jones, Las Cruses, N.M.
6. (9) 3 Kelly Shryock, Fertile, Iowa.
7. (1) 61 Bobby Sikes Jr., Eunice, N.M.
8. (10) 28r Randy Reeser, Clovis, N.M.
9. (5) 13 Ryan Engels, Arlington, S.D.
10. (6) 110 Darrell Nelson, Hermantown, Minn.
11. (8) 7L Rick Lovelady, Amarillo, Texas.

HEAT RACE #2:
1. (1) 98 Alex Stanford, Chowchilla, Calif.
2. (5) 02 Tommy Weder Jr., Woodward, Okla.
3. (3) 99x Triston Sikes, Hobbs, N.M.
4. (4) 16 Bob Sikes, Eunice, N.M.
5. (10) 5t Jeff Taylor, Cave City, Ark.
6. (6) 0 Chris Sims, Las Cruces, N.M.
7. (8) 7 Marlyn Seidler, Northwood, N.D.
8. (9) 3t Brady Coen, Wiley, Colo.
9. (2) 99 Terry Tipton, Duncan, Ariz.
10. (7) 10 Austin Arneson, Fargo, N.D.
11. (11) 22 John Calvert Jr., Rio Rancho, N.M.

HEAT RACE #3:
1. (6) 65 Tommy Myer, Blooming Prairie, Minn.
2. (1) 44 Christy Georges, El Paso, Texas.
3. (2) 121s Stormy Scott, Las Cruces, N.M.
4. (10) 99g Jason Grimes, Jamestown, N.D.
5. (8) 88c Brian Clark, Tucson, Ariz.
6. (9) X57 Richie Davis, Springerville, Ariz.
7. (5) 89 Roger Owens, El Paso, Texas.
8. (4) 77 Jason Haug, Salida, Colo.
9. (7) 20r Robbie Chiles, Hooper, Colo.
10. (3) 66 Sam Alonso, El Paso, Texas.

HEAT RACE #4:
1. (1) 111 Bumper Jones, Mesilla Park, N.M.
2. (5) 75 Terry Phillips, Springfield, Mo.
3. (4) 97 Ron Schreiner, Hudson, Wis.
4. (7) 71h Philip Houston, Odessa, Texas.
5. (10) 0 Jake O'Neil, Vail, Ariz.
6. (8) 117 Toby Herring, Hobbs, N.M.
7. (6) 19sb Lance Mari, El Centro, Calif.
8. (9) 76 Michael Ford Jr., Los Lunas, N.M.
9. (2) 71 Donald Gorham, El Paso, Texas.
10. (3) 18z Zane Devilbiss, Farmington, N.M.

HEAT RACE #5:
1. (5) G17 Fito Gallardo, Las Cruces, N.M.
2. (2) 17m Roy Mason, Hobbs, N.M.
3. (3) 2 Greg Jenkins, Hobbs, N.M.
4. (1) 06p Owen Puckett, Artesia, N.M.
5. (7) 24 Rick Ortega, Las Cruces, N.M.
6. (10) 75 Alan Sharpensteen, Amarillo, Texas.
7. (4) 82 Sherman Barnett, El Paso, Texas.
8. (8) 555 Chad Falco, El Paso, Texas.
9. (6) 999 James Fleming, Silver City, N.M.
10. (9) 3 Dickie Gorham, Las Cruces, N.M.

HEAT RACE #6:
1. (9) 4 Johnny Scott, Las Cruces, N.M.
2. (4) 9 Jimmy Ray, Las Cruces, N.M.
3. (3) 20r Bryan Rowland, Woodward, Okla.
4. (6) 83 Kellen Chadwick, Oakley, Calif.
5. (7) 121 Holly Jones, Las Cruces, N.M.
6. (5) 29 Mercedes Harris, Deming, N.M.
7. (2) 74 David McDaniel, Sanger, Texas.
8. (1) 45x Todd Budlong, Albuquerque, N.M.
9. (10) 13x Vanessa Robinson, Las Cruces, N.M.
10. (8) 189 Matt Petrell, Oakley, Calif.

“B” MAIN #1 (top 4 advance):
1. (5) 7k Jason Krohn, Slayton, Minn.
2. (4) 0 Jake O'Neil, Vail, Ariz.
3. (1) 17m Roy Mason, Hobbs, N.M.
4. (6) 131 Royal Jones, Las Cruses, N.M.
5. (7) 75 Alan Sharpensteen, Amarillo, Texas, $75.
6. (9) 7 Marlyn Seidler, Northwood, N.D., $75.
7. (11) 28r Randy Reeser, Clovis, N.M., $75.
8. (10) 19sb Lance Mari, El Centro, Calif. $75.
9. (3) 2 Greg Jenkins, Hobbs, N.M., $75.
10. (15) 110 Darrell Nelson, Hermantown, Minn., $75.
11. (16) 18z Zane Devilbiss, Farmington, N.M., $75.
12. (17) 7L Rick Lovelady, Amarillo, Texas, $75.
13. (12) 77 Jason Haug, Salida, Colo., $75.
14. (8) 117 Toby Herring, Hobbs, N.M., $75.
15. (14) 20r Robbie Chiles, Hooper, Colo., $75.
16. (13) 13x Vanessa Robinson, Las Cruces, N.M., $75.
17. (2) 16b Randy Brown, Chowchilla, Calif. $75.

“B” MAIN #2 (top 4 advance):
1. (1) 97 Ron Schreiner, Hudson, Wis.
2. (4) 83 Kellen Chadwick, Oakley, Calif.
3. (7) 3 Kelly Shryock, Fertile, Iowa.
4. (3) 20r Bryan Rowland, Woodward, Okla.
5. (5) 16 Bob Sikes, Eunice, N.M., $75.
6. (9) 61 Bobby Sikes Jr., Eunice, N.M., $75.
7. (16) 3 Dickie Gorham, Las Cruces, N.M., $75.
8. (6) 24 Rick Ortega, Las Cruces, N.M., $75.
9. (12) 555 Chad Falco, El Paso, Texas, $75.
10. (8) 0 Chris Sims, Las Cruces, N.M., $75.
11. (13) 13 Ryan Engels, Arlington, S.D., $75.
12. (10) 82 Sherman Barnett, El Paso, Texas, $75.
13. (14) 71 Donald Gorham, El Paso, Texas, $75.
14. (15) 10 Austin Arneson, Fargo, N.D., $75.
15. (11) 3t Brady Coen, Wiley, Colo., $75.
16. (17) 22 John Calvert Jr., Rio Rancho, N.M., $75.
17. (2) 99x Triston Sikes, Hobbs, N.M., $75.

“B” MAIN #3 (top 4 advance):
1. (3) 5t Jeff Taylor, Cave City, Ark.
2. (1) 71h Philip Houston, Odessa, Texas.
3. (4) 88c Brian Clark, Tucson, Ariz.
4. (6) 121 Holly Jones, Las Cruces, N.M.
5. (5) 06p Owen Puckett, Artesia, N.M., $75.
6. (13) 99 Terry Tipton, Duncan, Ariz., $75.
7. (8) 29 Mercedes Harris, Deming, N.M., $75.
8. (12) 45x Todd Budlong, Albuquerque, N.M., $75.
9. (2) 121s Stormy Scott, Las Cruces, N.M., $75.
10. (16) 189 Matt Petrell, Oakley, Calif. $75.
11. (10) 74 David McDaniel, Sanger, Texas, $75.
12. (9) 89 Roger Owens, El Paso, Texas, $75.
13. (14) 999 James Fleming, Silver City, N.M., $75.
14. (15) 66 Sam Alonso, El Paso, Texas, $75.
15. (11) 76 Michael Ford Jr., Los Lunas, N.M., $75.
16. (7) X57 Richie Davis, Springerville, Ariz., $75.

“A” MAIN:
1. (1) 75 Terry Phillips, Springfield, Mo., $2000.
2. (5) 02 Tommy Weder Jr., Woodward, Okla., $1500.
3. (4) 4 Johnny Scott, Las Cruces, N.M., $1000.
4. (8) 20 Rodney Sanders, Happy, Texas, $800.
5. (7) 65 Tommy Myer, Blooming Prairie, Minn., $700.
6. (9) 111 Bumper Jones, Mesilla Park, N.M., $600.
7. (14) 97 Ron Schreiner, Hudson, Wis., $500.
8. (11) 99g Jason Grimes, Jamestown, N.D., $400.
9. (13) 7k Jason Krohn, Slayton, Minn., $300.
10. (2) 98 Alex Stanford, Chowchilla, Calif. $200.
11. (15) 5t Jeff Taylor, Cave City, Ark., $150.
12. (18) 71h Philip Houston, Odessa, Texas, $150.
13. (20) 3 Kelly Shryock, Fertile, Iowa, $150.
14. (21) 88c Brian Clark, Tucson, Ariz., $150.
15. (22) 131 Royal Jones, Las Cruses, N.M., $150.
16. (6) G17 Fito Gallardo, Las Cruces, N.M., $150.
17. (17) 83 Kellen Chadwick, Oakley, Calif. $150.
18. (3) 37 Kelly Estey, Hibbing, Minn., $150.
19. (24) 121 Holly Jones, Las Cruces, N.M., $150.
20. (10) 9 Jimmy Ray, Las Cruces, N.M., $150.
21. (19) 17m Roy Mason, Hobbs, N.M., $150.
22. (16) 0 Jake O'Neil, Vail, Ariz., $150.
23. (12) 44 Christy Georges, El Paso, Texas, $150.
24. (23) 20r Bryan Rowland, Woodward, Okla., $150.

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

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

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

Seventeen dates comprise USRA Iron Man Challenge slate; B-Mods part of 2011 line-up

WEBSTER CITY, Iowa (Feb. 16) -- Seventeen dates at eleven dirt ovals comprise the 2011 schedule for the second season of the Iron Man Challenge for USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars, officials from the United States Racing Association revealed today.

On the heels of a successful debut season that saw 130 drivers take part in the newly-formed tour with nine different drivers visiting victory lane in thirteen events, series officials have also announced that the ultra-competitive USRA Karl Performance Parts B-Mods will also be a part of the Iron Man Challenge.

Fifteen of the Iron Man Challenge races will be run in conjunction with the Modifieds of the USMTS Casey’s General Stores National Tour presented by Swan energy at venues in Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri and Nebraska. All events will accompany the USMTS Modifieds except July 12-13 at the Southern Iowa Speedway's Great American Stock Car Challenge.

Points for both Stock Cars and B-Mods will be based on a driver’s best 10 points races.

For the Stock Cars, each event will pay a minimum of $500 to win and four races are penciled in with a top prize of at least $1,000 to win. All events will pay a minimum $125 to start the main event, and the points fund will carry a $2,000 top prize with the tenth-place finisher earning $200.

USRA Iron Man Challenge Stock Car points fund: 1. $2000, 2. $1500, 3. $1000, 4. $800, 5. $600, 6. $500, 7. $400, 8. $300, 9. $250, 10. $200.

For the B-Mods, each event will pay a minimum $500 to win and all shows will pay at least $100 to start the feature. The points champion will earn $700 with tenth-place taking home $100.

USRA Iron Man Challenge B-Mod points fund: 1. $700, 2. $450, 3. $350, 4. $200, 5. $175, 6. $150, 7. $125, 8. $110, 9-10. $100.

Licensed USRA drivers in both classes will also earn national points in the USRA Weekly Racing Series.

USRA Weekly Racing Series Stock Car national points fund: 1. $2000, 2. $1500, 3. $1000, 4. $900, 5. $700, 6. $600, 7. $500, 8. $400, 9. $300, 10. $200.

USRA Weekly Racing Series B-Mod national points fund: 1. $2500, 2. $1500, 3. $1000, 4. $800, 5. $700, 6. $600, 7. $500, 8. $450, 9. $400, 10. $300.

To be eligible for points funds, drivers must possess a valid USRA Competitor License, utilize the American Racer KK704 racing tire on all four wheels and compete in at least ten events.

There is no requirement to purchase a USRA Competitor License to compete in the Iron Man Challenge, but benefits enjoyed by licensed drivers include higher event purses, points funds and piece-of-mind insurance. The cost of a USRA Competitor License is $100 for Stock Cars and $90 for B-Mods.

There will be an entry fee of $25 per driver in each class at each event (may be higher for a larger purse).

The 2011 season for the USRA Iron Man Challenge will kick off with a doubleheader at the Junction Motor Speedway in McCool Junction, Neb., during the 8th Annual Nebraska Spring Thaw on Friday and Saturday, March 4-5. This event will feature Stock Cars only running with the USMTS Modifieds. B-Mods will not be running at this show.

USRA IRON MAN CHALLENGE 2011 SCHEDULE:
Fri Mar 4 ... Junction Motor Speedway, McCool Junction, NE (no B-Mods)
Sat Mar 5 ... Junction Motor Speedway, McCool Junction, NE (no B-Mods)
Sat Apr 2 ... I-35 Speedway, Winston, MO
Wed May 25 ... Southern Iowa Speedway, Oskaloosa, IA
Thu May 26 ... Highway 3 Raceway, Allison, IA
Sat May 28 ... Deer Creek Speedway, Spring Valley, MN
Sun Jun 12 ... Nobles County Speedway, Worthington, MN
Mon Jun 13 ... Mineral City Speedway, Fort Dodge, IA
Wed Jun 15 ... Cresco Speedway, Cresco, IA
Fri Jun 24 ... Rapid Speedway, Rock Rapids, IA
Tue Jul 12 ... Southern Iowa Speedway, Oskaloosa, IA
Wed Jul 13 ... Southern Iowa Speedway, Oskaloosa, IA
Sat Aug 20 ... Upper Iowa Speedway, Decorah, IA
Sun Aug 21 ... Nobles County Speedway, Worthington, MN
Thu Aug 25 ... I-35 Speedway, Winston, MO
Sat Aug 27 ... Hamilton County Speedway, Webster City, IA
Thu Sep 1 ... Highway 3 Raceway, Allison, IA

At the conclusion of the 2010 campaign, 2006 USRA Hobby Stock National Champion Nathan Wood edged Mike Van Genderen for the title by a mere three points. Veteran stock car racer Steve Jackson finished third in the final standings, while Greg Elliott, Mike Bergan, Ryan Leeman, Jim Mitchell, Jake Masters, Mark Elliott and Logan Staley rounded out the top-10.

Van Genderen and Masters captured three checkered flags each, while single event winners included Wood, Jackson, Mark Elliott, Greg Elliott, Brian Gjere, Rich Gregoire and Brad Pinkerton.

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

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

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

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

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

USRA RHS Modifieds get another home in Arizona at Thunder Raceway

SHOW LOW, Ariz. (Feb. 15) – USRA RHS Modifieds have found a second place to call home in the State of Arizona as the Thunder Raceway in Show Low will feature the mud-slinging open-wheel machines as part of their weekly Saturday night program.

Just a few weeks ago, the USA Raceway in Tucson signed on the feature the division.

“The past several months we have studied several options for rules and various associations that would be cost effective for our drivers and offer the best benefits,” said Bob Livingston, CEO/President of Thunder Raceway. “The USRA offers the best rules, and equalizing cars and the expense of racing.

“Thunder Raceway is proud to announce our affiliation with the United States Racing Association. We believe our partnership with the USRA will benefit our drivers as well as our fans with the best, most competitive racing ever at Thunder Raceway.”

Drivers in the USRA RHS Modified division will compete for a points fund worth $1,500 at season’s end to the track champion, a $10,000 top prize awaiting the USRA RHS Modified national champion in the USRA Weekly Racing Series, plus thousands in contingency awards earmarked for drivers throughout the country.

Thunder Raceway will join in cooperation with the USA Raceway, Southern New Mexico Speedway in Las Cruces, N.M., and El Paso (Texas) Speedway Park. The cooperation of scheduling racing events between four of the most popular dirt ovals in the Southwest will offer drivers the opportunity to accumulate national points at all sanctioned tracks and produce an extended racing season.

“During a period when our entertainment dollars must be stretched, the USRA will allow more affordable racing for all drivers while maintaining an exciting and competitive race for our fans,” Livingston added. “The highest quality racing entertainment has always been our number one priority and USRA rules will allow Thunder Raceway to hold to that standard.”

Thunder Raceway’s 2011 racing season will begin April 30 and run through September. A mixture of Sportsmans, Mini Stocks, Factory Stocks, Bombers and Dwarf Cars are also part of the program.

The Thunder Raceway is a quarter-mile semi-banked clay oval located 1.5 miles east of SR 77 on US 60 (east of the airport). For more information, call 928-242-8544 or visit their website at www.thunderraceway.com.

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

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

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

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

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

Photo credit: Racing Promotion Monthly, www.racingpromotionmonthly.com (Left to right: Stewart Doty, RPM Promoters Workshops event organizer; Debra and Randy Queensland, Deer Creek Speedway; and Matt Long, Charlotte Motor Speedway.)

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Monday, February 14, 2011

Promoters select Queensland family, Deer Creek Speedway as 35th Auto Racing Promoters of the Year

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Feb. 14) -- The Queensland family began operating the Deer Creek Speedway in 2002 and thus began the transformation of the 3/8-mile clay oval situated among the rolling hills of Spring Valley, Minn., into one of the most popular dirt track racing venues in the United States.

Today, auto racing promoters representing hundreds of America's short tracks have selected the Queenslands as the 35th Auto Racing Promoters of the Year.

Last month, the Queensland family – Randy, Deb and their children, Justin, Cole, Ryan and Susan – were nominated for the honor by their peers as one of six Regional Auto Racing Promoters of the Year for 2010.

The Queenslands were also awarded the Regional Promoter of the Year Award in 2008. Today's announcement of the ARPY Award occurred at the 38th Annual RPM Promoters Workshops in Daytona Beach, Fla.

It was also the first time the prestigious award has been bestowed upon the operators of a facility sanctioned by the United States Racing Association.

"The Queenslands define what a great racetrack promoter should be," said USRA President Todd Staley. "Nobody could be more deserving than Randy, his family and their entire crew. Week in and week out they work hard, they get the job done, they do it right and they do it well."

The appropriately-nicknamed ‘Mecca of Modified Racing,’ the Deer Creek Speedway races weekly on Saturday nights from April to September featuring five classes, including the USRA RHS Modifieds and USRA Karl Performance Parts B-Mods as part of the American Racer USRA Weekly Racing Series.

The track will also host an Iron Man Challenge event for USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars in conjunction with the USMTS event on May 28.

Nominees for the Auto Racing Promoter of the Year operate weekly schedule oval tracks or dragstrips. The success and longevity of the operations, reputation, character and contribution of the nominee to the industry, and to industry newcomers are taken into consideration by voters.

The Auto Racing Promoter of the Year is short track racing’s most prestigious award for racetrack operators and managers. It is awarded each year after voting by promoters.

The award was originated in 1976 by the editors of Racing Promotion Monthly. Past recipients include Hugh Deery, J.C. Agajanian, D.A. Venditti, Jack Gunn, George Eisenhart, Howard Tiedt, Richard O’Brien, Don Martin, Glenn Donnelly, Cary Agajanian, Bud Lunsford, Bob Daniels, Ray Wilkings, Howard Commander, Paul Kuhl, Robert Lawton, Earl Baltes, Jody Deery, Andy Vertrees, Charles Powell, C-Ray Hall, Larry Kemp, Charles Cathell, Chuck Deery, Ralph Capitani, Lanny Edwards, Nadine Strauss, Tom Curley, Steve York, John Padjen, Lynn Phillips, Alfred Gurley, Joe & Walt Doellefeld and Jeff & Cindy Nuckles.

For more information about Racing Promotion Monthly or the RPM Promoters Workshops, visit www.racingpromotionmonthly.com online.

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

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

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

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

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

CORONA, Calif. (Feb. 9) -- The United States Racing Association is proud to announce that Eibach Springs has renewed their support of the drivers competing in the American Racer USRA Weekly Series in 2011.

For a second straight season, Eibach Springs will award product certificates to each of the top three eligible drivers in the final national points standings for the USRA RHS Modified and USRA Karl Chevrolet B-Mod divisions.

Eibach Springs will also be a cash contributor to the national points funds for all four USRA-sanctioned divisions.

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.

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

To learn more about the USRA, visit www.usraracing.com or call 515-832-6000. You can also 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, Racing Head Service (RHS), Western Flyer.

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

USRA CONTINGENCY SPONSORS: COMP Cams, Eibach Springs, Forty9Designs.com, Genesis Shocks, Hooker Custom Harness, Marsh Racing Wheels, QA1 Shocks, Real Racing Wheels.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (Feb. 9) – Officials from the United States Racing Association are proud to announce that COMP Cams is back on board as a contingency sponsor of the American Racer USRA Weekly Racing Series for the 2011 season.

As part of their program to support the drivers and teams of the USRA, COMP Cams will award product certificates valued at $3,000 to the top three finishers in the final points standings for four classes: USRA RHS Modifieds, USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars, USRA Karl Performance Parts B-Mods and USRA Hobby Stocks.

“COMP Cams is proud to continue our sponsorship and contingency programs with the USRA during the 2011 season,” said COMP Cams VP of Marketing Chris Douglas. “COMP Cams is a company made up of both current and former racers, so we understand how important that support is. In order to give back to the racers and the racing community who support and utilize our products, we offer one of the most extensive circle track contingency programs in the performance aftermarket.”

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

For more than 32 years, the COMP Cams mission has never changed: to produce the highest-performing products possible, provide customers with superior service, and to lead the industry in technological development. While the COMP Performance Group™ has grown to multiple companies and hundreds of employees, we still retain the competitive spirit and desire to be the very best that has positioned COMP Cams as the absolute leader in valve train components.

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

To learn more about the USRA, visit www.usraracing.com or call 515-832-6000. You can also 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, Racing Head Service (RHS), Western Flyer.

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

USRA CONTINGENCY SPONSORS: COMP Cams, Eibach Springs, Forty9Designs.com, Genesis Shocks, Hooker Custom Harness, Marsh Racing Wheels, QA1 Shocks, Real Racing Wheels.

RHS back as Official Cylinder Head, title sponsor of USRA Modified division in 2011

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (Feb. 5) -- Officials from the United States Racing Association are proud to announce that Racing Head Service (RHS) has returned for the second consecutive season as title sponsor of the popular USRA Modified division and the Official Cylinder Head of the USRA.

The support from RHS will directly benefit drivers and teams competing in each of the four American Racer USRA Weekly Racing Series divisions throughout the 2011 season.

Product certificates valued at over $2,500 will be awarded 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.

RHS will also contribute cash awards to the national points fund for all four classes.

“RHS® is very excited about our 2011 USRA Modified division sponsorship and contingency programs,” said RHS® Product Manager Kevin Feeney. “We understand how important this type of support is, especially during these economic times. We enjoy this opportunity to give back to the racers and the community who support us and use our products. That’s why RHS® offers one of the performance aftermarket’s most competitive circle track contingency programs.”

The legendary innovator of airflow technology, RHS 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.

Founded in 1967, Racing Head Service began exclusively as a manufacturer of racing cylinder heads. Over the years, RHS grew into an integrated racing company, offering complete turn-key engines and race car parts via mail order. Always an innovator, RHS was among the first to offer “crate engines” and mail order parts, establishing its reputation as a leader.

With innovative cylinder head designs and porting techniques, the company became a performance icon during the 1970’s and ’80s in both circle track and drag racing competition.

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 research and development efforts, their engineers have been able to develop some of the highest flowing, best performing cylinder heads and intake manifolds in the performance aftermarket.

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, Racing Head Service (RHS), Western Flyer.

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

USRA CONTINGENCY SPONSORS: COMP Cams, Eibach Springs, Forty9Designs.com, Genesis Shocks, Hooker Custom Harness, Marsh Racing Wheels, QA1 Shocks, Real Racing Wheels.

ROSWELL, Ga. (Feb. 1) -- The United States Racing Association is proud to announce that Genesis Shocks has joined the USRA Weekly Racing Series family of contingency sponsors for the 2011 season.

The inaugural program with the USRA will award the racing efforts of the USRA weekly warriors as Genesis Shocks will grant product certificates to the top five drivers in the USRA RHS Modified division at the completion of the season.

“Genesis Shocks is looking forward to our partnership with the USRA in 2011,” said Mike Farr, co-founder of Genesis Shocks. “Our goal at Genesis Shocks is to make a high quality product that race teams are confident with and can afford, and to provide support and advice to racers to make winning race teams. We are proud to support USRA’s vision to promote cost effective yet competitive racing while considering the bottom line of the racer.”

With well over 50 years of combined experience in the shock absorber and racing industries, Farr and Mike Lutz founded Genesis Shocks in 2006. The dedication to providing only the best in shock absorber design, engineering, and manufacturing has resulted in countless victories and hundreds of Championships from Genesis Shocks customers at dirt tracks across the country.

“At Genesis Shocks, we design and build shock absorbers that drivers can use with confidence without second guessing or having to dyno everything to confirm the manufacturer’s specs,” Lutz commented. “We feel like we can satisfy the racer’s needs with easy to understand and easy to use products that are also very easy on their budgets. We want to provide quality products that work for every customer. As far as we’re concerned, quality, consistency and service come first.”

To learn more about gaining an advantage with Genesis Shocks, call 678-659-9454 or check out www.genesisshocks.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, Intercomp, Karl Chevrolet, Karl Performance Parts, Kevko Oil Pans & Components, Nitroquest, RACEceiver, RHS – Racing Head Service, Western Flyer Sport Mods.

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

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

USRA RHS Modifieds part of Creek County Speedway’s Saturday night program in 2011

KELLYVILLE, Okla. (Jan. 31) -- Weekly racing is scheduled to begin on Saturday, March 5, at the Creek County Speedway with the track’s first points race of the 2011 season and the first race for the Modifieds under the United States Racing Association banner.

“The addition of the USRA sanction will allow the Modifieds to race for USRA track and national points in addition to the weekly Creek County Speedway points,” said promoter Jackie Green. “ We are aligning with Brill Motor Speedway in Meeker, Oklahoma Sports Park in Ada, Lake County Speedway in Ardmore, Mid America Speedway in South Coffeyville, Tri-State Speedway in Pocola and Outlaw Motor Speedway in Muskogee – all of which will sanction Modifieds under USRA and run under the same set of rules.”

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

Up to eight classes could be racing this season at the exciting quarter-mile bullring, including E-Sprints, Injected Sprints, Two-Barrel Sprints, Super Stocks, Factory Stocks, Mini-Stocks and Front-Wheel Drives along with the USRA RHS Modified.

With that many classes, Green intends to set up a rotation schedule so no more than five classes are racing each week. This number could change as the rotation schedule is worked out. A complete week-by-week schedule will be posted soon on the Creek County Speedway website at www.creekspeedway.com

Two play days have been scheduled for the upcoming 2011 racing season. Practice for all classes will take place on Feb. 19 and Feb. 26, weather permitting. Gates will open at noon and practice begins at 3 p.m. Pit passes will be $10 and grandstand admission is free.

The Creek County Speedway is a semi-banked quarter-mile dirt oval located southwest of Tulsa on I-44 to exit 211, then 0.3 mile south on SR 33, then 1.0 mile west on US 66. For more information, call Jackie Green at 918-605-6269 or Phyllis Green at 918-605-6269 or check out www.creekspeedway.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, Intercomp, Karl Chevrolet, Karl Performance Parts, Kevko Oil Pans & Components, Nitroquest, RHS – Racing Head Service.

USRA PARTICIPATING SPONSORS: Boubin Tire & Automotive, BRODIX Cylinder Heads, Day Motor Sports, RACEceiver, SpeedNet Direct, Western Flyer Sport Mods.

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

TUCSON, Ariz. (Jan. 28) -- While the 2011 racing season draws nearer and racers are feverishly working on their racecars in preparation for the upcoming season, the USA Raceway is also busy drawing out the game plan for the next 12 months.

In a joint effort to bring the race fans of Tucson the best in racing, USA Raceway has shifted directions and will join the United States Racing Association (USRA) to sanction Modified racing at the popular facility.

The USA Raceway will join Southern New Mexico Speedway in Las Cruces, N.M.; El Paso (Texas) Speedway Park and Thunder Raceway in Show Low, Ariz., in a joint effort to promote weekly Modified racing throughout the Southwest, giving competitors a legitimate opportunity to compete for a sizable national points fund while also competing for extraordinary track point funds in the USRA Weekly Racing Series.

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

With several non-conflicting race schedules between the participating tracks, racers will have the opportunity to race well over 30 events throughout the 2011 season.

“We are excited about the future of Modified racing here at USA,” commented co-promoter Benji Lyons. “It’s no secret that we’ve got some work to do if we are going to continue to grow the class like we have in the past. There was a time when car counts were upwards of 30 to 40 cars a night and racers could run more than just once a week. As the cost to compete got higher and higher, we have left a ton of racers sitting on the couch each Saturday night.”

The USRA Western RHS Modified rules will tailor to the weekly racer and the affordability of racers in the Southwest.

For the first time at the USA Raceway in any division comes an RPM limit rule. All competitors in the class will be required to have an 8,000 RPM chip installed at all times. The “Western” rules at the 3/8-mile clay oval will also call for the removal of the rear spoiler and give weight breaks allowing racers to compete with more affordable engines. Shocks and suspension components will also be more limited than in years past.

By USRA rules, measures are in place not only to further control the cost but to allow more drivers the opportunity to compete on a level playing field.

“Our goal is to allow the weekly racer an opportunity to race in a premier division without refinancing their house and selling off one of their kids. I know we can accomplish this and still maintain hard competitive racing for our fans.”

The first USRA Western RHS Modified race will kick off at the 5th Annual “Copper on Dirt” scheduled for Feb. 18-19 for two separate shows and then move to Southern New Mexico Speedway the following weekend for the USRA Winter Meltdown & Chub Daniels Memorial.

The 5th Annual “Copper on Dirt” will feature ASCS National Wing Sprint Cars, Midgets, the West Coast Late Model Shootout vs. Total Seal Late Model Dirt Racing Series and USRA RHS Modifieds all taking part in a sensational racing spectacle at Tucson’s USA Raceway's for two nights on Feb. 18-19, marking USA Raceway as the only dirt track venue in the country to host these four premier divisions all in one event.

Advanced tickets are on sale now. Ticket pricing, seating charts and purchasing information can be found online at www.usaraceway.net/uploads/copperondirttickets.pdf or by calling the USA Raceway office at 520-574-8515.

Hotel information can be found at www.usaraceway.net/lodging.php or by calling the Tucson Airport Courtyard by Marriott at 520-573-0000.

The USA Raceway is located east of Tucson off I-10 at exit 265, then 1.6 miles south on Craycroft Rd. (turns into Los Reales Rd.). For more information, contact the track at 520-574-8515 or visit www.usaraceway.net 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 PARTICIPATING SPONSORS: Boubin Tire & Automotive, BRODIX Cylinder Heads, Day Motor Sports, SpeedNet Direct.

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

ADA, Okla. (Jan. 25) – Three USRA-sanctioned classes will be a part of the weekly Saturday night program in 2011 at the Oklahoma Sports Park in Ada, Okla.

The USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars race for a $600-to-win track championship and national points fund worth $1,500 to the winner. The class will compete under the current Pro/Street track rules for the 2011 season.

Competitors in the USRA Western Flyer Limited Mods will be chasing a $500 top prize for winning the track title and $2,000 for the top points earner nationally. The USRA Western Flyer Limited Mods will battle for national points in the same category with the USRA Karl Performance Parts B-Mods.

Oklahoma Sports Park opened in 1994 under the direction of George and Clyde Welch. Now entering their 17th season in 2011, they are still building for the future.

“More that 2,000 spectators fill the stands on a normal race night, and they never leave disappointed,” said George Welch. “We can seat 3,600 people at the present time, but that will be going up this summer.”

The 2011 racing season will start with a bang as the Oklahoma Sports Park hosts the Spring Fling on Friday and Saturday, April 1-2.

USRA RHS Modifieds will be racing for $1,000 to win on Saturday while both the USRA Western Flyer Limited Mods and USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars (Pro/Streets) will battle for $750 to win. Local Pure Stock and Factory Stock classes will also be on the card.

For complete rules, ticket prices and entry information, check out the track’s website at www.oklahomasportspark.com or call 580-332-5383.

The Oklahoma Sports Park is a semi-banked 4/10-mile clay oval located 10 miles northwest of Ada on SR 3W. The raceday track phone number is 580-332-5535.

Feb. 27 ... Swap Meet at 12 p.m. - ? (free)
March 19 ... Test and Tune
March 26 ... Test and Tune
April 1-2 ... OSP Spring Fling
April 9 ... TBA
April 16 ... Bicycle Races
April 23 ... TBA
April 30 ... Powder Puff
May 7 ... Mechanics Race
May 14 ... OCRS Sprints (Harold Leep Memorial)
May 21 ... TBA
May 28 ... Fan Appreciation Night
June 4 ... Bicycle Races
June 11 ... TBA
June 18 ... Powder Puff
June 25 ... Mechanics Races
July 1 ... Fireworks Display
July 8 ... OCRS Sprints
July 16 ... TBA
July 23 ... Bicycle Races
July 30 ... Fan Appreciation Night
Aug. 6 ... TBA
Aug. 13 ... TBA
Aug. 20 ... Mechanics Races
Aug. 27 ... Powder Puff
Sept. 3 ... Regular Program
Sept. 10 ... Fan Appreciation
Sept. 17 ... OCRS Sprints
Sept. 23-24 ... Oklahoma Dirt Championship
Sept. 29-Oct. 2 ... OSP Stock Car Nationals

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, Western Flyer Sport Mods.

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.

FREEPORT, Ill. (Jan. 24) -- Officials from the United States Racing Association have announced they have renewed their partnership with Hooker Custom Harness, Inc., for the 2011 racing season.

Hooker Harness will award certificates to the driver finishing fifth in USRA Weekly Racing Series national points in the USRA RHS Modified, USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Car, USRA Karl Performance Parts B-Mod and USRA Hobby Stock divisions.

“Hooker Harness is looking forward to continuing our relationship with the USRA in 2011 and beyond,” said Hooker Harness’ Scott McPhillips. “The USRA has effectively promoted our vision to increase the safety and comfort short track racers. We have applied our decades of aircraft experience to provide the tightest and most comfortable seat belts available to short track racers.”

Founded in the early 1970’s by Jack Hooker, Hooker Harness has earned the reputation as the leading and most respected producer of Aerobatic aircraft seatbelts and shoulder harnesses.

The background in aviation and their commitment to quality, consistency and customer service provided a foundation for Hooker Harnesses successful emergence into the racing industry.

Each seatbelt and shoulder harness is specifically tailored to meet the individual needs and requirements of each individual driver, vehicle and sanctioning body, therefore they are not produced until they are ordered.

Custom production also provided the driver with the most current restraint system available.

To learn more about the safety features of the Hooker Harness, call 815-233-5478 or check out www.hookerharness.com on the World Wide Web and on Facebook.

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 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.

Three USRA Weekly Racing Series divisions featured at Brill Motor Speedway in 2011

MEEKER, Okla. (Jan. 24) -- Drivers in three divisions will compete for honors in the USRA Weekly Racing Series during the 2011 season at the Brill Motor Speedway in Meeker, Okla.

Mark Brill will return as the promoter of the high-banked 3/8-mile clay oval for the sixth season in 2011 as the speedplant will sanction USRA RHS Modifieds, USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars and USRA Western Flyer Limited Mods with the United States Racing Association.

“The USRA has a great set of rules and we are working to get all of the tracks in Oklahoma on the same page,” Brill said. “The money is nice, but we’re sanctioning because we like the rules and the direction of the organization.”

Racing will move to Friday nights in 2011, and something new for the upcoming racing season will be live broadcasts of the racing action on FM radio. This means that spectators and those in the pit area will be able to hear the announcer on any FM receiver such as stereo headphones, a boombox or a car radio.

“We will continue to put all our efforts into improving the track to make it a safe and fun place to race,” Brill added.

Defending Brill Motor Speedway track champions are Charles Day of Yukon (Modifieds), Steve Robinson of Chandler (Southern Limited Mods) and Johnny Reed Jr. of Oklahoma City (Stock Cars).

The Brill Motor Speedway is located 16 miles north of I-40 (exit 186) on SR 18. For more information, call the track office at 405-769-6927 or the track hotline at 918-866-2651 during racing season. The track’s website can be found at www.brillmotorspeedway.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 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.

MONETT, Mo. -- For the seventh straight year, the Monett Speedway will feature the USRA RHS Modifieds on Sunday nights during the 2011 season.

The popular 3/8-mile clay oval showcases some of the best Show-Me State racers as they will challenge for the USRA Weekly Racing Series national championship for the USRA RHS Modified division.

“It's a great honro to have Monett back on board with the USRA family,” said USRA president Todd Staley. “That region has some of the most competitive and talented drivers in the country, and (promoter) Randy Mooneyham knows how to put on a show for the fans.”

In addition to competing for the $10,000-to-win USRA Weekly Racing Series national nhampionship, USRA RHS Modified will be competing for a lucrative track points fund that will pay $1,500 to the 2011 season points champion at the track.

Johnny Bone Jr. of Pea Ridge, Ark., is the defending track champion, and was also the track's titleist in 2008.

Weekly racing action happens on Sunday nights with hot laps at 7 p.m. and racing at 7:30.

March 27 ... Practice - All Classes.
April 3 ... Practice - All Classes.
April 10 ... USRA RHS Modifieds, Late Models, Sport Mods, Street Stocks, Pro4s, Pure Stocks.
April 17 ... USRA RHS Modifieds, Late Models, Sport Mods, Street Stocks, Pro4s, Pure Stocks.
April 24 ... USRA RHS Modifieds, Late Models, Sport Mods, Street Stocks, Pro4s, Pure Stocks.
May 1 ... USMTS Modified Series, Sport Mods, Street Stocks, Legends Cars, Pure Stocks.
May 8 ... Late Models, Midwest Modz, Sport Mods, Street Stocks, Pro4s, Pure Stocks.
May 15 ... USRA RHS Modifieds, Late Models, Sport Mods, Street Stocks, Pro4s, Pure Stocks.
May 22 ... USRA RHS Modifieds, Late Models, Sport Mods, Street Stocks, Pro4s, Pure Stocks.
May 29 ... 11th Annual Tony Roper Memorial - MARS Late Models, USRA RHS Modifieds, Sport Mods, Legends Cars, Pure Stocks.
June 5 ... USRA RHS Modifieds, Late Models, Sport Mods, Street Stocks, Pro4s, Pure Stocks.
June 12 ... USRA RHS Modifieds, Late Models, Sport Mods, Street Stocks, Pro4s, Pure Stocks.
June 19 ... USRA RHS Modifieds, Late Models, Sport Mods, Street Stocks, Pro4s, Pure Stocks.
June 26 ... USRA RHS Modifieds, Late Models, Sport Mods, Street Stocks, Pro4s, Pure Stocks.
July 3 ... MARS Late Models, Midwest Modz, Sport Mods, Super Stock, Legends Cars, Pure Stocks.
July 9 ... Midwest Chuckwagon Race.
July 10 ... Midwest Chuckwagon Race.
July 17 ... USRA RHS Modifieds, Late Models, Sport Mods, Street Stocks, Pro4s, Pure Stocks.
July 24 ... Kids Bicycle Races, USRA RHS Modifieds, Late Models, Sport Mods, Street Stocks, Pro4s, Pure Stocks.
July 30 ... SMTTPA Truck & Tractor Pull.
July 31 ... USRA RHS Modifieds, Late Models, Sport Mods, Legends Cars, Pro4s, Pure Stocks.
Aug. 7 ... USRA RHS Modifieds, Late Models, Sport Mods, Street Stocks, Pro4s, Pure Stocks.
Aug. 14 ... USMTS Modified Series, Sport Mods, Street Stocks, Legends Cars, Pure Stocks.
Aug. 21 ... Late Models, Midwest Modz, Sport Mods, Street Stocks, Pro4s, Pure Stocks.
Aug. 28 ... Season Championship - USRA RHS Modifieds, Late Models, Sport Mods, Street Stocks, Pro4s, Pure Stocks.
Sept. 4 ... 40th Annual 4-State Dirt Track Championship - MARS Late Models, USRA RHS Modifieds, Sport Mods, Super Stock, Legends Cars, Pure Stocks.

The Monett Speedway is a high-banked 3/8-mile red clay oval located 1 mile east of SR 37 on US 60, then north on Chapel Dr. For more information, call 417-224-7074 (office) or 417-236-0600 (track) or visit www.monettspeedway.net.

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, Real Racing Wheels.

MERRILL, Wis. (Jan. 11) -- Readers of Racing Promotion Monthly (RPM) have selected three first-time and three repeat nominees as Regional Auto Racing Promoters of the Year for 2010.

They came from among more than 100 different short tracks in 41 states receiving votes, and the nominees’ experience ranges from six years to over 51 years.

Among the nominees is the Queensland family which operates the Deer Creek Speedway in Spring Valley, Minn. This is the second award for the Queensland Family as they were also awarded the Regional Promoter of the Year by RPM in 2008.

The Queenslands – Randy, Deb and their children, Justin, Cole, Ryan and Susan – began operating the 3/8-mile high-banked clay oval in 2002 and have since built one of the most popular dirt track racing venues in the United States.

The appropriately-nicknamed ‘Mecca of Modified Racing’ races weekly on Saturday nights from April to September featuring five classes, including the USRA RHS Modifieds and USRA Karl Performance Parts B-Mods as part of the American Racer USRA Weekly Racing Series.

The Deer Creek Speedway will also host a USRA Iron Man Challenge event for USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars in conjunction with one of the USMTS events in 2011.

The Deer Creek Speedway annually hosts three USMTS Casey’s General Stores National Tour events – Memorial Day Weekend, Labor Day Weekend and the Featherlite Fall Jamboree – and in 2011, the racing complex will add four more nights of USMTS Modified action when they host the inaugural World Modified Dirt Track Championship, April 6-9, with a whopping $20,000 top prize awaiting the winner.

The Auto Racing Promoter of the Year is selected by readers of Racing Promotion Monthly. Nominees operate weekly schedule oval tracks or dragstrips. Readers consider the success and longevity of the operations, reputation, character and contribution of the nominee to the industry, and to industry newcomers.

The ARPY will be revealed during the 38th Annual RPM Promoters Workshops, Feb. 14-16, in Daytona Beach, Fla.

The Auto Racing Promoter of the Year is short track racing’s most prestigious award for racetrack operators and managers. It is awarded each year after voting by promoters. The award was originated in 1976 by the editors of Racing Promotion Monthly.

For more information about Racing Promotion Monthly or the RPM Promoters Workshops, visit www.racingpromotionmonthly.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, Eibach Springs, Forty9Designs.com, Hooker Custom Harness, Marsh Racing Wheels, QuickTime Inc, Racing Optics, Real Racing Wheels.

EL PASO, Texas – El Paso Speedway Park will sanction both the USRA RHS Modifieds and USRA Karl Performance Parts B-Mods as part of their weekly Friday night show during the 2011 racing season.

Competitors in the USRA Karl Performance Parts B-Mods will be chasing a $500 top prize for winning the track title and $2,000 for the top points earner nationally. The class will compete under the current Limited X-Mod track rules for the 2011 season.

In 1979, the doors were opened for the first time at the El Paso Speedway Park. The facility flourished for nearly two decades, but fell on hard times during the late 1990s and closed its doors.

The speedplant got a second chance at life, however, when it was purchased by Royal Jones, Jimmy Ray and Sherman Barnett in 2000.

After several years of rebuilding its reputation, the El Paso Speedway Park has again become one of the premier dirt tracks in the Lone Star State, hosting an average of 1,000 fans each weekend.

In addition to sharing the responsibilities at ESPS, Jones and Ray are also co-owners of Mesilla Valley Transportation – one of the largest locally-owned transportation providers in Western Texas and Southern New Mexico – and jointly own the Southern New Mexico Speedway in Las Cruces, N.M., which also joined the United States Racing Association family this week.

The marriage gives local and regional racers the opportunity to race both Friday and Saturday night, increasing the odds that one of the next USRA Weekly Racing Series national champs hails from the southern half of America.

With a 26-show regular season that alternates between Winged Sprint Cars, USRA RHS Modifieds, Street Stocks, UMP Late Models, Legends Cars, USRA Karl Performance Parts B-Mods (Limited X-Mods), Super Trucks and Hornets, the El Paso Speedway Park has something for everybody every Friday night, April through August.

The regular season gets underway on Friday, April 29, for the USRA Karl Performance Parts B-Mods while the USRA RHS Modifieds make their debut one week later. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. and racing starts at 7:45.

The track’s annual awards banquet will be held Jan. 22, 2011, at the Las Cruces (N.M.) Convention Center in conjunction with competitors from the Southern New Mexico Speedway.

The El Paso Speedway Park is a semi-banked 3/8-mile clay oval featuring three degrees of banking and located 6.5 miles east of Loop 375, then right on KRAG, then take the first right. For more information call 915-791-8749 or log onto www.epspeedwaypark.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.

LAS CRUCES, N.M. – Officials from the Southern New Mexico Speedway have announced that drivers in two classes at the popular 5/16-mile semi-banked dirt oval in Las Cruces, N.M., will be battling for track and national points in the USRA Weekly Racing Series.

The first track in the “Land of Enchantment” to fly the United States Racing Association banner will sanction both the USRA RHS Modifieds and USRA Karl Performance Parts B-Mods as part of their weekly Saturday night racing program.

“We at SNMS are pleased to be involved with the best modified sanctioning body in the country,” said Royal Jones, President/CEO of the southern New Mexico Speedway and a long-time Modified competitor himself. “We like the forward thinking rules and cost saving measures that USRA is taking on for the future and the ability for racers to run what they have and not have to go out and buy new things each time a rule changes.”

The Southern New Mexico Speedway was built in 1967 but went dormant in the late ‘70s. It wasn't until the 1980’s when local businessman Tommy Black brought dirt track racing back the Mesilla Valley and it has flourished ever since.

In 1993, Jones and Jimmy Ray took over and completely changed the look of the facility with new grandstands, buildings, concrete walkways and a paved midway to solidify the Southern New Mexico Speedway as the premier dirt track in New Mexico.

Not only is it the first racetrack in New Mexico to sanction with the USRA, but also the first in the Mountain Time Zone.

The state's motto “It grows as it goes” refers to a thunderbolt increasing in strength as it moves across the sky – a symbol of dynamic progress which fits well with the new partnership between the two organizations.

“It’s a great honor to have the Southern New Mexico Speedway as part of the USRA family,” said USRA President Todd Staley. “Royal and Jimmy are both great Modified racers, but they are probably even more successful as businessmen, so that makes this new partnership even more humbling. Whether it’s the racetrack or their trucking company, they generally don’t make bad business decisions.”

In addition to sharing the responsibilities at the Southern New Mexico Speedway, Jones and Ray are also co-owners of Mesilla Valley Transportation – one of the largest locally-owned transportation providers in Western Texas and Southern New Mexico.

Drivers in the USRA RHS Modified division will compete for a track points championship worth $1,500 at season’s end and a $10,000 top prize awaiting the division’s national champion in the USRA Weekly Racing Series.

Competitors in the USRA Karl Performance Parts B-Mods will be chasing a $500 top prize for winning the track title and $2,000 for the top points-getter nationally. The class will compete under the current Limited X-Mod track rules for the 2011 season.

“We are also happy to now be able to offer at track points fund along with the nice national fund,” Jones added. “It is our feeling that USRA is not burdened with other classes that overshadow the Mod world, and has time to put big time effort in this class, along with the B-Mods.”

In recent years, the Southern New Mexico Speedway has gained national acclaim with two of the richest Modified shows in North America. The Winter Meltdown & Chub Daniels Memorial, which will be held this coming Feb. 25-27, 2011, and the Fall Modified Nationals in November attract some of the best Modified drivers in America, including many from the USRA and USMTS ranks.

With a 26-show regular season that alternates between Winged Sprint Cars, USRA RHS Modifieds, Street Stocks, Limited Late Models, Legends Cars, USRA Karl Performance Parts B-Mods (Limited X-Mods), Super Trucks and Hornets, the Southern New Mexico Speedway is sure to satisfy your need for speed every Saturday night from May to September.

A playday is slated for Sunday, Jan. 9, from 11 a.m. to dusk, and the track’s annual awards banquet will be held Jan. 22, 2011, at the Las Cruces Convention Center.

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

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