WHAT: Southern Minnesota Spring Classic -- race #13 of the 2005 O’Reilly Auto Parts United States Modified Touring Series; race #3 of the Pro-Line Buildings Swing #2.
WHEN: Saturday, May 28, 2005.
TRACK: Deer Creek Speedway, 3/8-mile high-banked clay oval.
LOCATION: Spring Valley, Minn.
DIRECTIONS: I-90 to exit 209, then 11 miles south on US 63 (1 mile north of SR 16).
STARTING FIELD: 24 cars will start the Holley "A" Main, with qualifying through heat races and "B" Mains. The top 12 drivers in Home Pride Passing Points accumulated in the heat races will be locked into the Holley "A" Main each night. The top 8 drivers in Home Pride Passing Points will re-draw for starting positions 1-8 in the Holley "A" Main. An additional 10 cars will qualify from the "B" Mains, with two provisional starters added to the Holley "A" Main to create the 24-car starting field. Additional sponsor and/or track provisional(s) may be awarded.
PURSE: $2,000 to win, $200 to start.
PROMOTER: Randy Queensland, Deer Creek Speedway, Box 591, Grand Meadow, MN 55936; Tel: 507-836-8471; Email: randy@deercreekspeedway.com; Website: http://www.deercreekspeedway.com; Track phone (day-of-race): 507-754-6107.
SCHEDULE:
3:00 p.m. - Pit gates open
4:00 p.m. - Grandstand gates open
5:30 p.m. - Draw ends for heat race line-ups
5:45 p.m. - Hot laps begin
6:00 p.m. - Heat races begin
TICKETS:
General Admission - Adults: $15, Kids (6-12): $5, 5 & Under: FREE
Pit Pass - $25
PAST WINNERS AT DEER CREEK SPEEDWAY:
May 25, 2002 - Kelly Shryock
June 19, 2002 - Steve Wetzstein
Aug. 31, 2002 - Kelly Shryock
Sept. 19, 2002 - Jason Hughes
Sept. 20, 2002 - Kelly Shryock
Sept. 21, 2002 - Mark Noble
May 24, 2003 - Darin Walker
June 18, 2003 - Kelly Shryock
Aug. 30, 2003 - Kelly Shryock
Sept. 18 - Corey Dripps
Sept. 19 - Tony Fraise
Sept. 20 - Dan Daniels
May 29, 2004 - Dan Chapman
June 15, 2004 - Corey Dripps
Sept. 4, 2004 - Les Duellman
Sept. 23, 2004 - Mike Hejna
Sept. 24, 2004 - Ryan Ruter
Sept. 25, 2004 - Kelly Shryock
NOTES OF INTEREST: The Southern Minnesota Spring Classic will be the 13th race of the season for the O’Reilly USMTS, and the third of 10 events comprising Pro-Line Buildings Swing #2 on the 2005 slate .... A big field of cars is expected for this event, including O’Reilly National Drivers Kelly Shryock, Mike Sorensen, Brad McEwan, Jason Hughes, Corey Dripps, Jon Tesch, Tommy Myer, Al Hejna, Zack VanderBeek, Ryan Ruter, Mark Noble, Roger Hadan, Julie McDermid, Gary Clark, Mike Wedelstadt, Jason Krohn, Bruce Hanford, Scott Drake, Greg Metz, Mike Hejna, Dean Mahlstedt, Brad Bakken, Alan Mondus, Brandon Morton, Dustin Boney, Jeremy Payne, Jake Neal, Gary March, Lynn Nillson, Bub Lerette, Willy Kraft, Steve Wetzstein, Jesse Frericks, Justin Cooper, Jordy Nelson, Tommy Weder Jr., Jeff James, Matt Gilbertson, Dan Fetters, Matt McDermid, Mike Chasteen, Johnny Bone Jr., Bob Timm, Ray Guss Jr., Tim Vogt, Danny Concelman, Brian Mullen, Mike Bennett, Steve Holzkamper, Scott Mullen, David Murray, Dan Daniels, Nate Wasmund, Danny McKeighan, Sean Jerovetz, Ryan Meyer, Jay Poidinger, Jeff Schluetter, Steve Stewart, John Vandenberg, Joe McBirnie, Neil Eckhart, Mark Dotson, Brad Waits, Mark Burgtorf, Darin Duffy and Tony Fraise .... Also competing will be the WISSOTA Street Stocks and WISSOTA Midwest Modifieds, both paying $300 to win .... The event is brought to you by Valley Featherlite. Associate sponsors include Schmidt Trucking & Brokerage and K&C Construction.
USMTS TITLE SPONSOR: O’Reilly Auto Parts.
USMTS OFFICIAL SPONSORS: AFCO Racing Products, Home Pride Companies, Olympic Fire Protection, Pro Environmental Abatement, Inc., Pro-Line Buildings, Aero Race Wheels, R.A. Benson Motorsports, Holley Performance Products, Intercomp, Rookie’s Rockin’ Sports Bar, Shryock Racing Components, Wanders Automotive & Machine, Greiner Buildings, Dirt Works Race Cars, J & J Ag, Travel Connection, Memphis Auto & Truck Parts, Harris Auto Racing.
USMTS CONTINGENCY SPONSORS: Kraft Kars, KEVKO Oil Pans & Components, ISKY Racing Cams, Wayne Larson Racing Specialists, RJR Motorsports, U.S. Brake, GRT Race Cars, TCI Automotive, Quarter Master, Edelbrock, Dynatech Racing Exhaust, KSE Racing Products, Hypercoils, Fuel Safe Racing Cells, B&K Sportswear, Intensitee Custom Clothing, QuickTime Performance Parts, Images on Metal, B & B Racing Chassis, Extreme Powder Coating, Karl Chevrolet.
CURRENT POINTS:
(as of May 24, 2005)
O’Reilly National Driver Standings:
1. Kelly Shryock, Fertile, Iowa .... 949
2. Mike Sorensen, Rochester, Minn. .... 876
3. Brad McEwan, Storm Lake, Iowa .... 873
4. Jason Hughes, Colcord, Okla. .... 843
5. Corey Dripps, Waterloo, Iowa .... 820
6. Jon Tesch, Watertown, S.D. .... 787
7. Tommy Myer, Blooming Prairie, Minn. .... 763
8. Al Hejna, Clear Lake, Iowa .... 653
9. Zack VanderBeek, New Sharon, Iowa .... 648
10. Ryan Ruter, Kanawha, Iowa .... 631
Rookie Rockin' Sports Bar National Rookie Standings:
1. Mike Sorensen, Rochester, Minn. .... 118
2. Brad McEwan, Storm Lake, Iowa .... 103
3. Ryan Ruter, Kanawha, Iowa .... 49
4. Gary Clark, Walker, Mo. .... 45
5. Zack VanderBeek, New Sharon, Iowa .... 43
Home Pride Companies National Passing Points:
1. Tommy Myer, Blooming Prairie, Minn. .... 51.0
2. Mike Sorensen, Rochester, Minn. .... 48.0
3. Brad McEwan, Storm Lake, Iowa .... 42.0
4. Jason Hughes, Colcord, Okla. .... 37.5
5. Corey Dripps, Waterloo, Iowa .... 34.5
2005 SCHEDULE:
(as of May 24, 2005)
Wanders Automotive & Machine Swing #1 (10 Races):
March 11 - Junction Motor Speedway, McCool Junction, Neb. (winner: Corey Dripps)
March 12 - Junction Motor Speedway, McCool Junction, Neb. (winner: Johnny Saathoff)
March 18 - Thunderhill Speedway, Mayetta, Kan. (winner: Kelly Shryock)
March 19 - Thunderhill Speedway, Mayetta, Kan. (winner: Kelly Shryock)
April 1 - Pritchard Family Auto Stores Hancock County Speedway, Britt, Iowa (winner: Corey Dripps)
April 2 - Pritchard Family Auto Stores Hancock County Speedway, Britt, Iowa (winner: Jon Tesch)
April 8 - Carriker Ford Southern Iowa Speedway, Oskaloosa, Iowa (winner: Kelly Shryock)
April 9 - Carriker Ford Southern Iowa Speedway, Oskaloosa, Iowa (winner: Kelly Shryock)
May 14 - Lebanon I-44 Speedway, Lebanon, Mo. (winner: Chad Kinder)
May 15 - Monett Speedway, Monett, Mo. (winner: Terry Phillips)
Pro-Line Buildings Swing #2 (10 races):
May 26 - Park Jefferson Speedway, Jefferson, S.D.
May 27 - Murray County Speedway, Slayton, Minn.
May 28 - Deer Creek Speedway, Spring Valley, Minn.
May 29 - Dodge County Speedway, Kasson, Minn.
May 30 - Pritchard Family Auto Stores Hancock County Speedway, Britt, Iowa
June 6 - Adams County Speedway, Corning, Iowa
June 7 - I-80 Speedway @ Nebraska Raceway Park, Greenwood, Neb.
June 8 - Shelby County Speedway, Harlan, Iowa
June 9 - Benton County Speedway, Vinton, Iowa
Pro-Environmental Abatement Swing #3 (10 races):
June 10 - Bentz GM Country Scotland County Speedway, Memphis, Mo.
June 11 - Bentz GM Country Scotland County Speedway, Memphis, Mo.
June 16 - Casino Speedway, Watertown, S.D.
June 17 - Dacotah Speedway, Mandan, N.D.
June 18 - Jamestown Speedway, Jamestown, N.D.
June 21 - Langlade County Speedway, Antigo, Wis.
June 22 - Thunderhill Raceway, Sturgeon Bay, Wis.
June 23 - Luxemburg Speedway, Luxemburg, Wis.
June 24 - Fox Ridge Speedway, Arcadia, Wis.
July 13 - Carriker Ford Southern Iowa Speedway, Oskaloosa, Iowa
Dirt Works Race Cars Swing #4 (10 races):
July 16 - Jackson Speedway, Jackson, Minn.
July 17 - Cresco Speedway, Cresco, Iowa
July 20 - Crawford County Speedway, Denison, Iowa
July 21 - Interstate Speedway, Jefferson, S.D.
July 22 - Murray County Speedway, Slayton, Minn.
July 23 - Upper Iowa Speedway, Decorah, Iowa
Aug. 3 - Carriker Ford Southern Iowa Speedway, Oskaloosa, Iowa
Aug. 4 - Knox County Fairgrounds, Knoxville, Ill.
Aug. 5 - Quincy Raceways, Quincy, Ill.
Aug. 6 - Bentz GM Country Scotland County Speedway, Memphis, Mo.
AFCO Challenge (16 races):
Aug. 17 - Steele County Fairgrounds, Owatonna, Minn.
Aug. 18 - Highway 3 Raceway, Allison, Iowa
Aug. 19 - Pritchard Family Auto Stores Hancock County Speedway, Britt, Iowa
Aug. 20 - Upper Iowa Speedway, Decorah, Iowa
Aug. 21 - Cresco Speedway, Cresco, Iowa
Sept. 2 - Steele County Fairgrounds, Owatonna, Minn.
Sept. 3 - Deer Creek Speedway, Spring Valley, Minn.
Sept. 4 - Dodge County Speedway, Kasson, Minn.
Sept. 9 - Bolivar Speedway, Bolivar, Mo.
Sept. 10 - Lebanon I-44 Speedway, Lebanon, Mo.
Sept. 11 - Monett Speedway, Monett, Mo.
Sept. 15 - Adams County Speedway, Corning, Iowa
Sept. 16 - Carriker Ford Southern Iowa Speedway, Oskaloosa, Iowa
Sept. 17 - Carriker Ford Southern Iowa Speedway, Oskaloosa, Iowa
Oct. 21 - Bentz GM Country Scotland County Speedway, Memphis, Mo.
Oct. 22 - Bentz GM Country Scotland County Speedway, Memphis, Mo.
Non-points events:
May 30 - Steele County Fairgrounds, Owatonna, Minn.
Sept. 22 - Deer Creek Speedway, Spring Valley, Minn.
Sept. 23 - Deer Creek Speedway, Spring Valley, Minn.
Sept. 24 - Deer Creek Speedway, Spring Valley, Minn.
Sept. 29 - Pritchard Family Auto Stores Hancock County Speedway, Britt, Iowa
Sept. 30 - Pritchard Family Auto Stores Hancock County Speedway, Britt, Iowa
Oct. 1 - Pritchard Family Auto Stores Hancock County Speedway, Britt, Iowa
SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
WHEN: Saturday, May 28, 2005.
TRACK: Deer Creek Speedway, 3/8-mile high-banked clay oval.
LOCATION: Spring Valley, Minn.
DIRECTIONS: I-90 to exit 209, then 11 miles south on US 63 (1 mile north of SR 16).
STARTING FIELD: 24 cars will start the Holley "A" Main, with qualifying through heat races and "B" Mains. The top 12 drivers in Home Pride Passing Points accumulated in the heat races will be locked into the Holley "A" Main each night. The top 8 drivers in Home Pride Passing Points will re-draw for starting positions 1-8 in the Holley "A" Main. An additional 10 cars will qualify from the "B" Mains, with two provisional starters added to the Holley "A" Main to create the 24-car starting field. Additional sponsor and/or track provisional(s) may be awarded.
PURSE: $2,000 to win, $200 to start.
PROMOTER: Randy Queensland, Deer Creek Speedway, Box 591, Grand Meadow, MN 55936; Tel: 507-836-8471; Email: randy@deercreekspeedway.com; Website: http://www.deercreekspeedway.com; Track phone (day-of-race): 507-754-6107.
SCHEDULE:
3:00 p.m. - Pit gates open
4:00 p.m. - Grandstand gates open
5:30 p.m. - Draw ends for heat race line-ups
5:45 p.m. - Hot laps begin
6:00 p.m. - Heat races begin
TICKETS:
General Admission - Adults: $15, Kids (6-12): $5, 5 & Under: FREE
Pit Pass - $25
PAST WINNERS AT DEER CREEK SPEEDWAY:
May 25, 2002 - Kelly Shryock
June 19, 2002 - Steve Wetzstein
Aug. 31, 2002 - Kelly Shryock
Sept. 19, 2002 - Jason Hughes
Sept. 20, 2002 - Kelly Shryock
Sept. 21, 2002 - Mark Noble
May 24, 2003 - Darin Walker
June 18, 2003 - Kelly Shryock
Aug. 30, 2003 - Kelly Shryock
Sept. 18 - Corey Dripps
Sept. 19 - Tony Fraise
Sept. 20 - Dan Daniels
May 29, 2004 - Dan Chapman
June 15, 2004 - Corey Dripps
Sept. 4, 2004 - Les Duellman
Sept. 23, 2004 - Mike Hejna
Sept. 24, 2004 - Ryan Ruter
Sept. 25, 2004 - Kelly Shryock
NOTES OF INTEREST: The Southern Minnesota Spring Classic will be the 13th race of the season for the O’Reilly USMTS, and the third of 10 events comprising Pro-Line Buildings Swing #2 on the 2005 slate .... A big field of cars is expected for this event, including O’Reilly National Drivers Kelly Shryock, Mike Sorensen, Brad McEwan, Jason Hughes, Corey Dripps, Jon Tesch, Tommy Myer, Al Hejna, Zack VanderBeek, Ryan Ruter, Mark Noble, Roger Hadan, Julie McDermid, Gary Clark, Mike Wedelstadt, Jason Krohn, Bruce Hanford, Scott Drake, Greg Metz, Mike Hejna, Dean Mahlstedt, Brad Bakken, Alan Mondus, Brandon Morton, Dustin Boney, Jeremy Payne, Jake Neal, Gary March, Lynn Nillson, Bub Lerette, Willy Kraft, Steve Wetzstein, Jesse Frericks, Justin Cooper, Jordy Nelson, Tommy Weder Jr., Jeff James, Matt Gilbertson, Dan Fetters, Matt McDermid, Mike Chasteen, Johnny Bone Jr., Bob Timm, Ray Guss Jr., Tim Vogt, Danny Concelman, Brian Mullen, Mike Bennett, Steve Holzkamper, Scott Mullen, David Murray, Dan Daniels, Nate Wasmund, Danny McKeighan, Sean Jerovetz, Ryan Meyer, Jay Poidinger, Jeff Schluetter, Steve Stewart, John Vandenberg, Joe McBirnie, Neil Eckhart, Mark Dotson, Brad Waits, Mark Burgtorf, Darin Duffy and Tony Fraise .... Also competing will be the WISSOTA Street Stocks and WISSOTA Midwest Modifieds, both paying $300 to win .... The event is brought to you by Valley Featherlite. Associate sponsors include Schmidt Trucking & Brokerage and K&C Construction.
USMTS TITLE SPONSOR: O’Reilly Auto Parts.
USMTS OFFICIAL SPONSORS: AFCO Racing Products, Home Pride Companies, Olympic Fire Protection, Pro Environmental Abatement, Inc., Pro-Line Buildings, Aero Race Wheels, R.A. Benson Motorsports, Holley Performance Products, Intercomp, Rookie’s Rockin’ Sports Bar, Shryock Racing Components, Wanders Automotive & Machine, Greiner Buildings, Dirt Works Race Cars, J & J Ag, Travel Connection, Memphis Auto & Truck Parts, Harris Auto Racing.
USMTS CONTINGENCY SPONSORS: Kraft Kars, KEVKO Oil Pans & Components, ISKY Racing Cams, Wayne Larson Racing Specialists, RJR Motorsports, U.S. Brake, GRT Race Cars, TCI Automotive, Quarter Master, Edelbrock, Dynatech Racing Exhaust, KSE Racing Products, Hypercoils, Fuel Safe Racing Cells, B&K Sportswear, Intensitee Custom Clothing, QuickTime Performance Parts, Images on Metal, B & B Racing Chassis, Extreme Powder Coating, Karl Chevrolet.
CURRENT POINTS:
(as of May 24, 2005)
O’Reilly National Driver Standings:
1. Kelly Shryock, Fertile, Iowa .... 949
2. Mike Sorensen, Rochester, Minn. .... 876
3. Brad McEwan, Storm Lake, Iowa .... 873
4. Jason Hughes, Colcord, Okla. .... 843
5. Corey Dripps, Waterloo, Iowa .... 820
6. Jon Tesch, Watertown, S.D. .... 787
7. Tommy Myer, Blooming Prairie, Minn. .... 763
8. Al Hejna, Clear Lake, Iowa .... 653
9. Zack VanderBeek, New Sharon, Iowa .... 648
10. Ryan Ruter, Kanawha, Iowa .... 631
Rookie Rockin' Sports Bar National Rookie Standings:
1. Mike Sorensen, Rochester, Minn. .... 118
2. Brad McEwan, Storm Lake, Iowa .... 103
3. Ryan Ruter, Kanawha, Iowa .... 49
4. Gary Clark, Walker, Mo. .... 45
5. Zack VanderBeek, New Sharon, Iowa .... 43
Home Pride Companies National Passing Points:
1. Tommy Myer, Blooming Prairie, Minn. .... 51.0
2. Mike Sorensen, Rochester, Minn. .... 48.0
3. Brad McEwan, Storm Lake, Iowa .... 42.0
4. Jason Hughes, Colcord, Okla. .... 37.5
5. Corey Dripps, Waterloo, Iowa .... 34.5
2005 SCHEDULE:
(as of May 24, 2005)
Wanders Automotive & Machine Swing #1 (10 Races):
March 11 - Junction Motor Speedway, McCool Junction, Neb. (winner: Corey Dripps)
March 12 - Junction Motor Speedway, McCool Junction, Neb. (winner: Johnny Saathoff)
March 18 - Thunderhill Speedway, Mayetta, Kan. (winner: Kelly Shryock)
March 19 - Thunderhill Speedway, Mayetta, Kan. (winner: Kelly Shryock)
April 1 - Pritchard Family Auto Stores Hancock County Speedway, Britt, Iowa (winner: Corey Dripps)
April 2 - Pritchard Family Auto Stores Hancock County Speedway, Britt, Iowa (winner: Jon Tesch)
April 8 - Carriker Ford Southern Iowa Speedway, Oskaloosa, Iowa (winner: Kelly Shryock)
April 9 - Carriker Ford Southern Iowa Speedway, Oskaloosa, Iowa (winner: Kelly Shryock)
May 14 - Lebanon I-44 Speedway, Lebanon, Mo. (winner: Chad Kinder)
May 15 - Monett Speedway, Monett, Mo. (winner: Terry Phillips)
Pro-Line Buildings Swing #2 (10 races):
May 26 - Park Jefferson Speedway, Jefferson, S.D.
May 27 - Murray County Speedway, Slayton, Minn.
May 28 - Deer Creek Speedway, Spring Valley, Minn.
May 29 - Dodge County Speedway, Kasson, Minn.
May 30 - Pritchard Family Auto Stores Hancock County Speedway, Britt, Iowa
June 6 - Adams County Speedway, Corning, Iowa
June 7 - I-80 Speedway @ Nebraska Raceway Park, Greenwood, Neb.
June 8 - Shelby County Speedway, Harlan, Iowa
June 9 - Benton County Speedway, Vinton, Iowa
Pro-Environmental Abatement Swing #3 (10 races):
June 10 - Bentz GM Country Scotland County Speedway, Memphis, Mo.
June 11 - Bentz GM Country Scotland County Speedway, Memphis, Mo.
June 16 - Casino Speedway, Watertown, S.D.
June 17 - Dacotah Speedway, Mandan, N.D.
June 18 - Jamestown Speedway, Jamestown, N.D.
June 21 - Langlade County Speedway, Antigo, Wis.
June 22 - Thunderhill Raceway, Sturgeon Bay, Wis.
June 23 - Luxemburg Speedway, Luxemburg, Wis.
June 24 - Fox Ridge Speedway, Arcadia, Wis.
July 13 - Carriker Ford Southern Iowa Speedway, Oskaloosa, Iowa
Dirt Works Race Cars Swing #4 (10 races):
July 16 - Jackson Speedway, Jackson, Minn.
July 17 - Cresco Speedway, Cresco, Iowa
July 20 - Crawford County Speedway, Denison, Iowa
July 21 - Interstate Speedway, Jefferson, S.D.
July 22 - Murray County Speedway, Slayton, Minn.
July 23 - Upper Iowa Speedway, Decorah, Iowa
Aug. 3 - Carriker Ford Southern Iowa Speedway, Oskaloosa, Iowa
Aug. 4 - Knox County Fairgrounds, Knoxville, Ill.
Aug. 5 - Quincy Raceways, Quincy, Ill.
Aug. 6 - Bentz GM Country Scotland County Speedway, Memphis, Mo.
AFCO Challenge (16 races):
Aug. 17 - Steele County Fairgrounds, Owatonna, Minn.
Aug. 18 - Highway 3 Raceway, Allison, Iowa
Aug. 19 - Pritchard Family Auto Stores Hancock County Speedway, Britt, Iowa
Aug. 20 - Upper Iowa Speedway, Decorah, Iowa
Aug. 21 - Cresco Speedway, Cresco, Iowa
Sept. 2 - Steele County Fairgrounds, Owatonna, Minn.
Sept. 3 - Deer Creek Speedway, Spring Valley, Minn.
Sept. 4 - Dodge County Speedway, Kasson, Minn.
Sept. 9 - Bolivar Speedway, Bolivar, Mo.
Sept. 10 - Lebanon I-44 Speedway, Lebanon, Mo.
Sept. 11 - Monett Speedway, Monett, Mo.
Sept. 15 - Adams County Speedway, Corning, Iowa
Sept. 16 - Carriker Ford Southern Iowa Speedway, Oskaloosa, Iowa
Sept. 17 - Carriker Ford Southern Iowa Speedway, Oskaloosa, Iowa
Oct. 21 - Bentz GM Country Scotland County Speedway, Memphis, Mo.
Oct. 22 - Bentz GM Country Scotland County Speedway, Memphis, Mo.
Non-points events:
May 30 - Steele County Fairgrounds, Owatonna, Minn.
Sept. 22 - Deer Creek Speedway, Spring Valley, Minn.
Sept. 23 - Deer Creek Speedway, Spring Valley, Minn.
Sept. 24 - Deer Creek Speedway, Spring Valley, Minn.
Sept. 29 - Pritchard Family Auto Stores Hancock County Speedway, Britt, Iowa
Sept. 30 - Pritchard Family Auto Stores Hancock County Speedway, Britt, Iowa
Oct. 1 - Pritchard Family Auto Stores Hancock County Speedway, Britt, Iowa
SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
