FORT SMITH, Ark. (June 7) – The USMTS Castle Rock Recruiting Southern Series kicks back into high gear for the 4th Annual USMTS Southern Speedweek this Thursday-Sunday, June 10-13.
With four straight nights at four different tracks, nearly $70,000 in prize money up for grabs and a possible $8,000 to win, the best of the best in dirt Modified racing are expected from the north, south, east and west.
Each of the four blockbuster events will pay $2,000 to win and a minimum $250 to start.
Defending USMTS Castle Rock Recruiting Southern Series champion Jason Hughes of Westville, Okla., leads the current points standings and will be looking to solidify himself in the rankings, along with a solid place in ‘The Hunt.’
At the end of this weekend’s quadruple-header, the top 10 in USMTS Castle Rock Recruiting Southern Series points – plus all other drivers with perfect attendance – will be qualified for the Hunt for the USMTS Casey's General Stores National Championship.
Other drivers expected to challenge for the checkered flag this weekend include Kelly Shryock, Rodney Sanders, Morgan Bagley, Bumper Jones, Randy Timms, Dereck Ramirez, Steve Holzkamper, Zack VanderBeek, Ryan Gustin, Shane Hebert, Steven Whiteaker Jr., Tommy Weder Jr., John O Whittington, Grant Junghans, Chase Junghans Rory Jordan, Troy Seidl, Tracy Denby Jr., Jerry Standifer, Melvin Pilcher, Johnny Scott, Jon Tesch, Ben Stephens, Dustin Hyde, Lee Patton, Garrett Durrett and many others.
On Thursday, the USMTS Southern Speedweek road trip takes the teams and travelers to the Tri-State Speedway in Pocola, Okla., then on to the Boothill Speedway in Greenwood, La., on Friday. Saturday finds the throttle-mashing speed merchants in Kilgore, Texas, at the Lonestar Speedway before wrapping up the weekend at the Ark-La-Tex Speedway in Vivian, La., on Sunday.
THURSDAY, JUNE 10 … TRI-STATE SPEEDWAY, POCOLA, OK
The action gets underway on Thursday, June 10, with the third trip in three years to the Tri-State Speedway in Pocola, Okla. The inaugural event in 2008 saw Eddie Martin hold off nine-time USMTS National Champion Kelly Shryock and Jason Hughes for the win. Hughes bounced back for the win last year ahead of Johnny Bone Jr. and William Gould.
Current track points leader Lonnie Robins is expected to challenge for the win on his home turf, along with fellow Tri-State regulars Brent Holman, Brandon Wilson, Randy Henson, Eric Beshoner, George Martin, Brandon Henry, Chris Ross, Kyle Schmidt, Joe Duvall and others.
Pit gates will open at 4 p.m., grandstand gates open at 5, hot laps begin at 6:45 and the first heat race takes the green flag at 7:30.
Also on the racing card will be Mini Stocks and Road Runners.
The Tri-State Speedway is a 3/8-mile high-banked dirt oval located 1.6 miles west of the Arkansas-Oklahoma State line on US 271, then 0.3 mile north on W. Race Track Rd. For race day information, call 918-436-2914 or visit www.tri-statespeedway.com online.
FRIDAY, JUNE 11 … BOOTHILL SPEEDWAY, GREENWOOD, LA
Race fans and drivers alike will find a newly-refurbished facility under the leadership of Jim Burford with a racier, shorter but wider quarter-mile oval when they trek to the Boothill Speedway in Greenwood, La., on Friday, June 11.
If you liked Boothill Speedway before, wait until you see it now. Today more than ever, if you wanna race, The Hill’s the place!
One year ago, a caution flag with five laps to go doomed Kelly Shryock as it erased a seven-second lead and allowed Jason Hughes to muscle his way to his third Southern Speedweek win.
Hughes also bagged the USMTS Castle Rock Recruiting Southern Series main event in the series debut at Boothill in 2007, while Jack Sullivan won last April.
Several drivers with their fair share of USMTS racing in their background have already turned laps at the newly-configured oval. Cade Dillard, Mike Washburn, Micheal Knighten, B.J. Robinson, Morgan Bagley, Micah Thompson, Robert Young, Bradley Randolf, Larry Clevenger, Micheal Easley and more are expected Friday night.
Pits open at 5 p.m., grandstands open at 5:30, hot laps begin at 7:15 and the first heat race is slated to hit the track at 8 p.m.
Limited Mods and Factory Stocks will also join the action-packed festivities.
The Boothill Speedway is a 1/3-mile semi-banked clay oval located west of Shreveport on I-20 to the Carthage-Morningsport Exit #3, then 0.2 mile north, then east on McGee Rd. For more information, call 318-840-RACE or check out www.boothillspeedway.org online.
SATURDAY, JUNE 12 … LONESTAR SPEEDWAY, KILGORE, TX
On Saturday, June 12, the Lonestar Speedway in Kilgore, Texas, will host the USMTS Castle Rock Recruiting Southern Series for the first time on the third night of the 4th Annual Southern Speedweek.
Some tough competitors have been circling the “Fastest Half-Mile Dirt Track in Texas” on Saturday nights, including Justin Ingalls, Jason Ingalls, Jeremy Ishmael, G.W. Egbert, Billy Jack Brutchin, Kelly Gorman, Weldon Meroney, Jason Tiner and others.
Pit gates will open at 3:00, grandstands open at 4, hot laps begin at 6:15 and the first green flag will be unfurled at 7 p.m.
Limited Mods will also be on the card racing for $700 to win and $50 to start while Factory Stocks battle for $200 to win and $30 to start.
The Lonestar Speedway is a 1/2-mile high-banked dirt oval located just off of I-20 at Exit 583, then 0.5 mile north on SR 135, then 1.0 mile east on FM 1252, then 0.5 mile south. For more information call 903-986-9731 or check out www.lonestarspeedway.com.
SUNDAY, JUNE 13 … ARK-LA-TEX SPEEDWAY - VIVIAN, LA
Sunday, June 13, will find the tireless touring titans at Gene Boyter’s Ark-La-Tex Speedway in Vivian, La. In the first-ever USMTS Southern Series show here in 2008, first-time USMTS competitor Duke Whiseant took home the hardware over Johnny Bone Jr., Jason Hughes, Tommy Weder Jr. and Steve Holzkamper. Hughes is the defending race winner.
Local aces Odie Green, Justin Sprayberry, Mike Washburn, Dick Haynes, Dwayne Brown, Greg Garrett, Lee Patton, Tippy Bickham, Jason Ingalls, Michael Robertson and others are expected to make a statement in protecting their home turf against the invading USMTS forces.
Billy Collette from Jackson, Miss., has also thrown his hat into the ring for Sunday’s race.
Pit gates open at 4 p.m., grandstand gates swing open at 5, hot laps take to the track at 6:30 and the racing action kicks off at 7 p.m.
Limited Mods will be racing for $400 to win and $40 to start while Factory Stocks will be racing for $300 to win and $40 to start.
The Ark-La-Tex Speedway a 1/4-mile semi-banked dirt oval located 0.6 mile south of SR 2 on SR 1, then 0.7 mile west on Airport Rd., then 2.2 miles south on Boyter Lane Rd. For race day information, call the track hotline at 318-375-3470 or click your way to www.arklatexspeedway.net on the World Wide Web.
USMTS SOUTHERN SPEEDWEEK FAST FACTS
RULES: All USMTS rules apply. RACEceivers and AMB transponders will be mandatory and available for rent or purchase from the USMTS. The American Racer KK704 is the Official Tire of the USMTS; however, the IMCA-stamped Hoosier G60 is also permitted. Roll bar padding and a window net are required. Complete rules are available for viewing or download at www.usmts.com/rulebook.asp.
PROCEDURES: Draw for heat race starting spot ends 15 minutes before hot laps begin. Qualifying will be done by heat race passing points and Real Racing Wheels “B” Mains. If 40 or fewer cars are entered, 24 will qualify through the heat races and Real Racing Wheels "B" Mains. On nights when 41 or more cars check in, 26 will start the WIX Filters "A" Main.
TOP DOG BONUS: The top-10 in USMTS Castle Rock Recruiting Southern Series points are guaranteed a minimum $300 against winnings. Drivers ranked 11th through 15th are guaranteed $200 against winnings. Driver must have perfect attendance (no grace race) in the USMTS Castle Rock Recruiting Southern Series to be eligible.
LICENSES: There is no requirement to purchase a USMTS license to compete in any USMTS event. However, benefits enjoyed by licensed drivers includes higher event purses and bonus payouts, increased tow money, contingency awards, points funds, provisional starting spots, increased media recognition, a personalized driver profile page at www.usmts.com and more. The cost of a USMTS Castle Rock Recruiting Southern Series license is $200.
ENTRY FEES: Pre-entry for each event is $90. Late entry for each event is $100. Pre-entries must be postmarked at least six days before event date or must be received via phone, fax or email at least two days prior to event date. Beginning on Thursday, drivers may pre-enter at the track for the following night's event.
PAYOFF: (licensed/non-licensed) 1. $2000/$2000, 2. $1500/$1200, 3. $1000/$800, 4. $800/$600, 5. $700/$500, 6. $600/$400, 7. $500/$350, 8. $450/$300, 9. $400/$250, 10. $350/$230, 11. $320/$210, 12. $300/$200, 13. $275/$200, 14-26. $250/$200, Tow $80/$60.
USMTS CASTLE ROCK RECRUITING SOUTHERN SERIES POINTS STANDINGS
1. 12 Jason Hughes, Westville, Okla. ... 871
2. 3 Kelly Shryock, Fertile, Iowa ... 717
3. 20 Rodney Sanders, Happy, Texas ... 684
4. 5r Morgan Bagley, Longview, Texas ... 682
5. 111 Bumper Jones, Mesilla Park, N.M. ... 677
6. 5t Randy Timms, Wheatland, Okla. ... 656
7. 25 Scott Green, Derby, Kan. ... 614
8. 4r Dereck Ramirez, Woodward, Okla. ... 597
9. 5 Steve Holzkamper, Gentry, Ark. ... 578
10. 33z Zack VanderBeek, New Sharon, Iowa ... 516
11. 19r Ryan Gustin, Marshalltown, Iowa ... 510
12. 9 Shane Hebert, Lafayette, La. ... 494
13. 89 Steven Whiteaker Jr., Corpus Christi, Texas ... 490
14. 02 Tommy Weder Jr., Woodward, Okla. ... 486
15. 5w John O Whittington, Vidor, Texas ... 464
16. 2 Grant Junghans, Manhattan, Kan. ... 449
17. 7x Rory Jordan, Victoria, Texas ... 416
18. 20 Troy Seidl, Magnolia, Texas ... 405
19. 51 Tracy Denby Jr., Vidor, Texas ... 394
20. 75 Terry Phillips, Springfield, Mo. ... 377
21. 2 Jerry Standifer, Howe, Okla. ... 372
22. 74 Jeremy Payne, Springfield, Mo. ... 363
23. 47 Melvin Pilcher, Springdale, Ark. ... 361
24. 1st Johnny Scott, Las Cruces, N.M. ... 360
25. 14 Jon Tesch, Watertown, S.D. ... 345
26. 87 John Webb, Pauls Valley, Okla. ... 330
27. 99 Howard Willis, Dayton, Texas ... 325
28. 34 Ben Stephens, Hattiesburg, Miss. ... 306
29. 69 Randy Heston, Stinnett, Texas ... 270
30. 8j Dustin Hyde, Texarkana, Texas ... 252
31. 2s Stormy Scott, Las Cruces, N.M. ... 247
32. 58 Nathan Bichsel, Amarillo, Texas ... 238
33. 186 Jeremy Gossett, Amarillo, Texas ... 230
34. 64 Jay Sale, Edmond, Okla. ... 225
34. 68 Danny Barringer, Lufkin, Texas ... 225
36. 00 Darrel Dawson, Midlothian, Texas ... 215
37. 98 John Allen, Chanute, Kan. ... 214
38. 20r Bryan Rowland, Woodward, Okla. ... 205
39. 707 P.J. Egbert, Copperas Cove, Texas ... 191
39. 10 Kyle Schmidt, Farmington, Ark. ... 191
41. 23 Brandon Davis, Castle Rock, Colo. ... 180
42. 75 Alan Sharpensteen, Amarillo, Texas ... 179
43. JP5 Lee Patton, Ruston, La. ... 175
44. 9 Jimmy Ray, Las Cruces, N.M. ... 166
45. 66x Mike Dillard, Allen, Texas ... 162
45. 74 Mark Noble, Blooming Prairie, Minn. ... 162
47. 71 Philip Houston, Odessa, Texas ... 154
48. 14t Tristan Dycus, Midlothian, Texas ... 149
49. 5 Jon Mitchell, Texarkana, Texas ... 145
50. 99n Matt Newkirk, Amarillo, Texas ... 143
51. 56 David Horner, Houston, Texas ... 142
52. 9 Shane Killingsworth, Dallas, Texas ... 140
52. 8 Steve Miller, Georgetown, Texas ... 140
54. 55 Kyle Anderson, Tomball, Texas ... 135
54. 5a Wes Armstrong, Marshall, Texas ... 135
54. 10 Kenny Battarbee, Houston, Texas ... 135
54. 15 Kevin Battarbee, Houston, Texas ... 135
54. 99 Derick Grigsby, Marshall, Texas ... 135
54. 17 Brad Lasater, Garland, Texas ... 135
54. 9 Brent Nicholas, Baytown, Texas ... 135
54. 18s Cody Smith, Kaufman, Texas ... 135
54. 7g Mark Smith, Lufkin, Texas ... 135
54. 190 Shawn Stephenson, Howe, Texas ... 135
54. 410 Travis Tucker, Whitehouse, Texas ... 135
65. 16 Chris Henigan, Marshall, Texas ... 119
66. R5 Hunter Rasdon, Jonesboro, Ark. ... 114
67. 410 Brad Doherty, Ennis, Texas ... 103
68. 5j John Schwab, Liberal, Kan. ... 100
69. 26 Allen Chickering, Okarche, Okla. ... 95
70. 30 Chase Allen, Midlothian, Texas ... 90
70. 56 Steve Pugh, Anderson, Texas ... 90
70. 51 Jeff Wood, Willis, Texas ... 90
70. 82 Joshua Majek, Corpus Christi, Texas ... 90
74. 4 Ronnie Barbee, Siloam Springs, Ark. ... 55
75. 21 Jarrod Havens, Muskogee, Okla. ... 45
75. 38 Jeremy Ross, Locust Grove, Okla. ... 45
75. 58c Garrett Durrett, Simsboro, La. ... 45
USMTS CASTLE ROCK RECRUITING SOUTHERN SERIES 2010 SCHEDULE
Thu Feb 18 … Houston Raceway Park, Baytown, TX (winner: Kelly Shryock)
Fri Feb 19 … Houston Raceway Park, Baytown, TX (winner: Jeremy Payne)
Sat Feb 20 … Houston Raceway Park, Baytown, TX (winner: Jason Hughes)
Fri Mar 19 … Outlaw Motor Speedway, Muskogee, OK (winner: Jason Hughes)
Fri Apr 16 … Golden Triangle Raceway Park, Beaumont, TX (winner: Jason Hughes)
Sat Apr 17 … Gator Motorplex, Willis, TX (winner: Howard Willis)
Fri Apr 30 … Wild West Speedway, Clinton, OK (winner: Zack VanderBeek)
Sat May 1 … Route 66 Motor Speedway, Amarillo, TX (winner: Rodney Sanders)
Sun May 2 … Lubbock Motor Speedway, Lubbock, TX (winner: Jason Hughes)
Thu Jun 10 … Tri-State Speedway, Pocola, OK ($2000 to win)
Fri Jun 11 … Boothill Speedway, Greenwood, LA ($2000 to win)
Sat Jun 12 … Lonestar Speedway, Kilgore, TX ($2000 to win)
Sun Jun 13 … Ark-La-Tex Speedway, Vivian, LA ($2000 to win)
Fri Oct 8 … Golden Triangle Raceway Park, Beaumont, TX ($2000 to win)
Sat Oct 9 … Houston Raceway Park, Baytown, TX ($2000 to win)
Sun Oct 10 … 105 Motor Speedway, Cleveland, TX ($2000 to win)
Fri Oct 15 … Creek County Speedway, Kellyville, OK ($2,000 to win)
Sat Oct 16 … Creek County Speedway, Kellyville, OK ($3,000 to win)
Fri Oct 22 … Gator Motorplex, Willis, TX ($2000 to win)
Sat Oct 23 … Gator Motorplex, Willis, TX ($3000 to win)
Fri Oct 29 … Lonestar Speedway, Kilgore, TX ($2000 to win)
Sat Oct 30 … Lonestar Speedway, Kilgore, TX ($3000 to win)
Thu Nov 18 … Houston Raceway Park, Baytown, TX ($2000 to win)
Fri Nov 19 … Houston Raceway Park, Baytown, TX ($3000 to win)
Sat Nov 20 … Houston Raceway Park, Baytown, TX ($4000 to win)
To learn more about the United States Modified Touring Series, visit www.usmts.com online or call 515-832-7944. You can also follow the USMTS on Facebook, MySpace, Twitter and YouTube.
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USMTS TITLE SPONSORS: Casey’s General Stores, Castle Rock Recruiting.
USMTS OFFICIAL SPONSORS: American Racer Racing Tires, AwesomeRacesuits.com, GoPro, Intercomp, Karl Chevrolet, Kevko Oil Pans & Components, New Vision Graphics, Nitroquest, RACEceiver.
USMTS PARTICIPATING SPONSORS: Allstar Performance, Arnold Motor Supply, ASi Racewear, Bear Tire, Big Dog Chassis & Fabrication, BRODIX Cylinder Heads, Cagle Motorsports, DandyLand Farms, Day Motor Sports, Dirt Track Racing School, Dirthead.com, Falcon Wind Power, Farm Boy BBQ Sauce, Gressel Oil Field Service, Intensitee Custom Racewear, Just Say Yes, Karl Performance Parts, Olympic Fire Protection, Ramirez Race Cars, Ruter Farms, WIX Filters, Yeager Machine.
USMTS CONTINGENCY SPONSORS: AFCO Racing Products, Ai-Racing, Belleville Motorsports, ButlerBuilt Professional Seat Systems, COMP Cams, Dart Machinery, Dynatech Racing Exhaust, Eibach Springs, Fast Shafts, Forty9Designs.com, GRT Race Cars, Hooker Harness, Hypercoil Springs, Isky Racing Cams, KSE Racing Products, Marsh Racing Wheels, Out-Pace Racing Products, PBM Performance Products, Quarter Master, QuickTime Inc, Real Racing Wheels, RHS – Racing Head Service, Schoenfeld Headers, US Brake, Willy’s Carburetor & Dyno Shop, WIX Filters.
With four straight nights at four different tracks, nearly $70,000 in prize money up for grabs and a possible $8,000 to win, the best of the best in dirt Modified racing are expected from the north, south, east and west.
Each of the four blockbuster events will pay $2,000 to win and a minimum $250 to start.
Defending USMTS Castle Rock Recruiting Southern Series champion Jason Hughes of Westville, Okla., leads the current points standings and will be looking to solidify himself in the rankings, along with a solid place in ‘The Hunt.’
At the end of this weekend’s quadruple-header, the top 10 in USMTS Castle Rock Recruiting Southern Series points – plus all other drivers with perfect attendance – will be qualified for the Hunt for the USMTS Casey's General Stores National Championship.
Other drivers expected to challenge for the checkered flag this weekend include Kelly Shryock, Rodney Sanders, Morgan Bagley, Bumper Jones, Randy Timms, Dereck Ramirez, Steve Holzkamper, Zack VanderBeek, Ryan Gustin, Shane Hebert, Steven Whiteaker Jr., Tommy Weder Jr., John O Whittington, Grant Junghans, Chase Junghans Rory Jordan, Troy Seidl, Tracy Denby Jr., Jerry Standifer, Melvin Pilcher, Johnny Scott, Jon Tesch, Ben Stephens, Dustin Hyde, Lee Patton, Garrett Durrett and many others.
On Thursday, the USMTS Southern Speedweek road trip takes the teams and travelers to the Tri-State Speedway in Pocola, Okla., then on to the Boothill Speedway in Greenwood, La., on Friday. Saturday finds the throttle-mashing speed merchants in Kilgore, Texas, at the Lonestar Speedway before wrapping up the weekend at the Ark-La-Tex Speedway in Vivian, La., on Sunday.
THURSDAY, JUNE 10 … TRI-STATE SPEEDWAY, POCOLA, OK
The action gets underway on Thursday, June 10, with the third trip in three years to the Tri-State Speedway in Pocola, Okla. The inaugural event in 2008 saw Eddie Martin hold off nine-time USMTS National Champion Kelly Shryock and Jason Hughes for the win. Hughes bounced back for the win last year ahead of Johnny Bone Jr. and William Gould.
Current track points leader Lonnie Robins is expected to challenge for the win on his home turf, along with fellow Tri-State regulars Brent Holman, Brandon Wilson, Randy Henson, Eric Beshoner, George Martin, Brandon Henry, Chris Ross, Kyle Schmidt, Joe Duvall and others.
Pit gates will open at 4 p.m., grandstand gates open at 5, hot laps begin at 6:45 and the first heat race takes the green flag at 7:30.
Also on the racing card will be Mini Stocks and Road Runners.
The Tri-State Speedway is a 3/8-mile high-banked dirt oval located 1.6 miles west of the Arkansas-Oklahoma State line on US 271, then 0.3 mile north on W. Race Track Rd. For race day information, call 918-436-2914 or visit www.tri-statespeedway.com online.
FRIDAY, JUNE 11 … BOOTHILL SPEEDWAY, GREENWOOD, LA
Race fans and drivers alike will find a newly-refurbished facility under the leadership of Jim Burford with a racier, shorter but wider quarter-mile oval when they trek to the Boothill Speedway in Greenwood, La., on Friday, June 11.
If you liked Boothill Speedway before, wait until you see it now. Today more than ever, if you wanna race, The Hill’s the place!
One year ago, a caution flag with five laps to go doomed Kelly Shryock as it erased a seven-second lead and allowed Jason Hughes to muscle his way to his third Southern Speedweek win.
Hughes also bagged the USMTS Castle Rock Recruiting Southern Series main event in the series debut at Boothill in 2007, while Jack Sullivan won last April.
Several drivers with their fair share of USMTS racing in their background have already turned laps at the newly-configured oval. Cade Dillard, Mike Washburn, Micheal Knighten, B.J. Robinson, Morgan Bagley, Micah Thompson, Robert Young, Bradley Randolf, Larry Clevenger, Micheal Easley and more are expected Friday night.
Pits open at 5 p.m., grandstands open at 5:30, hot laps begin at 7:15 and the first heat race is slated to hit the track at 8 p.m.
Limited Mods and Factory Stocks will also join the action-packed festivities.
The Boothill Speedway is a 1/3-mile semi-banked clay oval located west of Shreveport on I-20 to the Carthage-Morningsport Exit #3, then 0.2 mile north, then east on McGee Rd. For more information, call 318-840-RACE or check out www.boothillspeedway.org online.
SATURDAY, JUNE 12 … LONESTAR SPEEDWAY, KILGORE, TX
On Saturday, June 12, the Lonestar Speedway in Kilgore, Texas, will host the USMTS Castle Rock Recruiting Southern Series for the first time on the third night of the 4th Annual Southern Speedweek.
Some tough competitors have been circling the “Fastest Half-Mile Dirt Track in Texas” on Saturday nights, including Justin Ingalls, Jason Ingalls, Jeremy Ishmael, G.W. Egbert, Billy Jack Brutchin, Kelly Gorman, Weldon Meroney, Jason Tiner and others.
Pit gates will open at 3:00, grandstands open at 4, hot laps begin at 6:15 and the first green flag will be unfurled at 7 p.m.
Limited Mods will also be on the card racing for $700 to win and $50 to start while Factory Stocks battle for $200 to win and $30 to start.
The Lonestar Speedway is a 1/2-mile high-banked dirt oval located just off of I-20 at Exit 583, then 0.5 mile north on SR 135, then 1.0 mile east on FM 1252, then 0.5 mile south. For more information call 903-986-9731 or check out www.lonestarspeedway.com.
SUNDAY, JUNE 13 … ARK-LA-TEX SPEEDWAY - VIVIAN, LA
Sunday, June 13, will find the tireless touring titans at Gene Boyter’s Ark-La-Tex Speedway in Vivian, La. In the first-ever USMTS Southern Series show here in 2008, first-time USMTS competitor Duke Whiseant took home the hardware over Johnny Bone Jr., Jason Hughes, Tommy Weder Jr. and Steve Holzkamper. Hughes is the defending race winner.
Local aces Odie Green, Justin Sprayberry, Mike Washburn, Dick Haynes, Dwayne Brown, Greg Garrett, Lee Patton, Tippy Bickham, Jason Ingalls, Michael Robertson and others are expected to make a statement in protecting their home turf against the invading USMTS forces.
Billy Collette from Jackson, Miss., has also thrown his hat into the ring for Sunday’s race.
Pit gates open at 4 p.m., grandstand gates swing open at 5, hot laps take to the track at 6:30 and the racing action kicks off at 7 p.m.
Limited Mods will be racing for $400 to win and $40 to start while Factory Stocks will be racing for $300 to win and $40 to start.
The Ark-La-Tex Speedway a 1/4-mile semi-banked dirt oval located 0.6 mile south of SR 2 on SR 1, then 0.7 mile west on Airport Rd., then 2.2 miles south on Boyter Lane Rd. For race day information, call the track hotline at 318-375-3470 or click your way to www.arklatexspeedway.net on the World Wide Web.
USMTS SOUTHERN SPEEDWEEK FAST FACTS
RULES: All USMTS rules apply. RACEceivers and AMB transponders will be mandatory and available for rent or purchase from the USMTS. The American Racer KK704 is the Official Tire of the USMTS; however, the IMCA-stamped Hoosier G60 is also permitted. Roll bar padding and a window net are required. Complete rules are available for viewing or download at www.usmts.com/rulebook.asp.
PROCEDURES: Draw for heat race starting spot ends 15 minutes before hot laps begin. Qualifying will be done by heat race passing points and Real Racing Wheels “B” Mains. If 40 or fewer cars are entered, 24 will qualify through the heat races and Real Racing Wheels "B" Mains. On nights when 41 or more cars check in, 26 will start the WIX Filters "A" Main.
TOP DOG BONUS: The top-10 in USMTS Castle Rock Recruiting Southern Series points are guaranteed a minimum $300 against winnings. Drivers ranked 11th through 15th are guaranteed $200 against winnings. Driver must have perfect attendance (no grace race) in the USMTS Castle Rock Recruiting Southern Series to be eligible.
LICENSES: There is no requirement to purchase a USMTS license to compete in any USMTS event. However, benefits enjoyed by licensed drivers includes higher event purses and bonus payouts, increased tow money, contingency awards, points funds, provisional starting spots, increased media recognition, a personalized driver profile page at www.usmts.com and more. The cost of a USMTS Castle Rock Recruiting Southern Series license is $200.
ENTRY FEES: Pre-entry for each event is $90. Late entry for each event is $100. Pre-entries must be postmarked at least six days before event date or must be received via phone, fax or email at least two days prior to event date. Beginning on Thursday, drivers may pre-enter at the track for the following night's event.
PAYOFF: (licensed/non-licensed) 1. $2000/$2000, 2. $1500/$1200, 3. $1000/$800, 4. $800/$600, 5. $700/$500, 6. $600/$400, 7. $500/$350, 8. $450/$300, 9. $400/$250, 10. $350/$230, 11. $320/$210, 12. $300/$200, 13. $275/$200, 14-26. $250/$200, Tow $80/$60.
USMTS CASTLE ROCK RECRUITING SOUTHERN SERIES POINTS STANDINGS
1. 12 Jason Hughes, Westville, Okla. ... 871
2. 3 Kelly Shryock, Fertile, Iowa ... 717
3. 20 Rodney Sanders, Happy, Texas ... 684
4. 5r Morgan Bagley, Longview, Texas ... 682
5. 111 Bumper Jones, Mesilla Park, N.M. ... 677
6. 5t Randy Timms, Wheatland, Okla. ... 656
7. 25 Scott Green, Derby, Kan. ... 614
8. 4r Dereck Ramirez, Woodward, Okla. ... 597
9. 5 Steve Holzkamper, Gentry, Ark. ... 578
10. 33z Zack VanderBeek, New Sharon, Iowa ... 516
11. 19r Ryan Gustin, Marshalltown, Iowa ... 510
12. 9 Shane Hebert, Lafayette, La. ... 494
13. 89 Steven Whiteaker Jr., Corpus Christi, Texas ... 490
14. 02 Tommy Weder Jr., Woodward, Okla. ... 486
15. 5w John O Whittington, Vidor, Texas ... 464
16. 2 Grant Junghans, Manhattan, Kan. ... 449
17. 7x Rory Jordan, Victoria, Texas ... 416
18. 20 Troy Seidl, Magnolia, Texas ... 405
19. 51 Tracy Denby Jr., Vidor, Texas ... 394
20. 75 Terry Phillips, Springfield, Mo. ... 377
21. 2 Jerry Standifer, Howe, Okla. ... 372
22. 74 Jeremy Payne, Springfield, Mo. ... 363
23. 47 Melvin Pilcher, Springdale, Ark. ... 361
24. 1st Johnny Scott, Las Cruces, N.M. ... 360
25. 14 Jon Tesch, Watertown, S.D. ... 345
26. 87 John Webb, Pauls Valley, Okla. ... 330
27. 99 Howard Willis, Dayton, Texas ... 325
28. 34 Ben Stephens, Hattiesburg, Miss. ... 306
29. 69 Randy Heston, Stinnett, Texas ... 270
30. 8j Dustin Hyde, Texarkana, Texas ... 252
31. 2s Stormy Scott, Las Cruces, N.M. ... 247
32. 58 Nathan Bichsel, Amarillo, Texas ... 238
33. 186 Jeremy Gossett, Amarillo, Texas ... 230
34. 64 Jay Sale, Edmond, Okla. ... 225
34. 68 Danny Barringer, Lufkin, Texas ... 225
36. 00 Darrel Dawson, Midlothian, Texas ... 215
37. 98 John Allen, Chanute, Kan. ... 214
38. 20r Bryan Rowland, Woodward, Okla. ... 205
39. 707 P.J. Egbert, Copperas Cove, Texas ... 191
39. 10 Kyle Schmidt, Farmington, Ark. ... 191
41. 23 Brandon Davis, Castle Rock, Colo. ... 180
42. 75 Alan Sharpensteen, Amarillo, Texas ... 179
43. JP5 Lee Patton, Ruston, La. ... 175
44. 9 Jimmy Ray, Las Cruces, N.M. ... 166
45. 66x Mike Dillard, Allen, Texas ... 162
45. 74 Mark Noble, Blooming Prairie, Minn. ... 162
47. 71 Philip Houston, Odessa, Texas ... 154
48. 14t Tristan Dycus, Midlothian, Texas ... 149
49. 5 Jon Mitchell, Texarkana, Texas ... 145
50. 99n Matt Newkirk, Amarillo, Texas ... 143
51. 56 David Horner, Houston, Texas ... 142
52. 9 Shane Killingsworth, Dallas, Texas ... 140
52. 8 Steve Miller, Georgetown, Texas ... 140
54. 55 Kyle Anderson, Tomball, Texas ... 135
54. 5a Wes Armstrong, Marshall, Texas ... 135
54. 10 Kenny Battarbee, Houston, Texas ... 135
54. 15 Kevin Battarbee, Houston, Texas ... 135
54. 99 Derick Grigsby, Marshall, Texas ... 135
54. 17 Brad Lasater, Garland, Texas ... 135
54. 9 Brent Nicholas, Baytown, Texas ... 135
54. 18s Cody Smith, Kaufman, Texas ... 135
54. 7g Mark Smith, Lufkin, Texas ... 135
54. 190 Shawn Stephenson, Howe, Texas ... 135
54. 410 Travis Tucker, Whitehouse, Texas ... 135
65. 16 Chris Henigan, Marshall, Texas ... 119
66. R5 Hunter Rasdon, Jonesboro, Ark. ... 114
67. 410 Brad Doherty, Ennis, Texas ... 103
68. 5j John Schwab, Liberal, Kan. ... 100
69. 26 Allen Chickering, Okarche, Okla. ... 95
70. 30 Chase Allen, Midlothian, Texas ... 90
70. 56 Steve Pugh, Anderson, Texas ... 90
70. 51 Jeff Wood, Willis, Texas ... 90
70. 82 Joshua Majek, Corpus Christi, Texas ... 90
74. 4 Ronnie Barbee, Siloam Springs, Ark. ... 55
75. 21 Jarrod Havens, Muskogee, Okla. ... 45
75. 38 Jeremy Ross, Locust Grove, Okla. ... 45
75. 58c Garrett Durrett, Simsboro, La. ... 45
USMTS CASTLE ROCK RECRUITING SOUTHERN SERIES 2010 SCHEDULE
Thu Feb 18 … Houston Raceway Park, Baytown, TX (winner: Kelly Shryock)
Fri Feb 19 … Houston Raceway Park, Baytown, TX (winner: Jeremy Payne)
Sat Feb 20 … Houston Raceway Park, Baytown, TX (winner: Jason Hughes)
Fri Mar 19 … Outlaw Motor Speedway, Muskogee, OK (winner: Jason Hughes)
Fri Apr 16 … Golden Triangle Raceway Park, Beaumont, TX (winner: Jason Hughes)
Sat Apr 17 … Gator Motorplex, Willis, TX (winner: Howard Willis)
Fri Apr 30 … Wild West Speedway, Clinton, OK (winner: Zack VanderBeek)
Sat May 1 … Route 66 Motor Speedway, Amarillo, TX (winner: Rodney Sanders)
Sun May 2 … Lubbock Motor Speedway, Lubbock, TX (winner: Jason Hughes)
Thu Jun 10 … Tri-State Speedway, Pocola, OK ($2000 to win)
Fri Jun 11 … Boothill Speedway, Greenwood, LA ($2000 to win)
Sat Jun 12 … Lonestar Speedway, Kilgore, TX ($2000 to win)
Sun Jun 13 … Ark-La-Tex Speedway, Vivian, LA ($2000 to win)
Fri Oct 8 … Golden Triangle Raceway Park, Beaumont, TX ($2000 to win)
Sat Oct 9 … Houston Raceway Park, Baytown, TX ($2000 to win)
Sun Oct 10 … 105 Motor Speedway, Cleveland, TX ($2000 to win)
Fri Oct 15 … Creek County Speedway, Kellyville, OK ($2,000 to win)
Sat Oct 16 … Creek County Speedway, Kellyville, OK ($3,000 to win)
Fri Oct 22 … Gator Motorplex, Willis, TX ($2000 to win)
Sat Oct 23 … Gator Motorplex, Willis, TX ($3000 to win)
Fri Oct 29 … Lonestar Speedway, Kilgore, TX ($2000 to win)
Sat Oct 30 … Lonestar Speedway, Kilgore, TX ($3000 to win)
Thu Nov 18 … Houston Raceway Park, Baytown, TX ($2000 to win)
Fri Nov 19 … Houston Raceway Park, Baytown, TX ($3000 to win)
Sat Nov 20 … Houston Raceway Park, Baytown, TX ($4000 to win)
To learn more about the United States Modified Touring Series, visit www.usmts.com online or call 515-832-7944. You can also follow the USMTS on Facebook, MySpace, Twitter and YouTube.
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USMTS TITLE SPONSORS: Casey’s General Stores, Castle Rock Recruiting.
USMTS OFFICIAL SPONSORS: American Racer Racing Tires, AwesomeRacesuits.com, GoPro, Intercomp, Karl Chevrolet, Kevko Oil Pans & Components, New Vision Graphics, Nitroquest, RACEceiver.
USMTS PARTICIPATING SPONSORS: Allstar Performance, Arnold Motor Supply, ASi Racewear, Bear Tire, Big Dog Chassis & Fabrication, BRODIX Cylinder Heads, Cagle Motorsports, DandyLand Farms, Day Motor Sports, Dirt Track Racing School, Dirthead.com, Falcon Wind Power, Farm Boy BBQ Sauce, Gressel Oil Field Service, Intensitee Custom Racewear, Just Say Yes, Karl Performance Parts, Olympic Fire Protection, Ramirez Race Cars, Ruter Farms, WIX Filters, Yeager Machine.
USMTS CONTINGENCY SPONSORS: AFCO Racing Products, Ai-Racing, Belleville Motorsports, ButlerBuilt Professional Seat Systems, COMP Cams, Dart Machinery, Dynatech Racing Exhaust, Eibach Springs, Fast Shafts, Forty9Designs.com, GRT Race Cars, Hooker Harness, Hypercoil Springs, Isky Racing Cams, KSE Racing Products, Marsh Racing Wheels, Out-Pace Racing Products, PBM Performance Products, Quarter Master, QuickTime Inc, Real Racing Wheels, RHS – Racing Head Service, Schoenfeld Headers, US Brake, Willy’s Carburetor & Dyno Shop, WIX Filters.
