The best of the best are preparing for the 25th Annual Featherlite Fall Jamboree on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Sept. 21-23, when the Summit USMTS National Championship presented by RacinDirt invades the Deer Creek Speedway in Spring Valley, Minn.

This year’s event will feature a $3,000 top prize for the Summit USMTS Modifieds on Thursday, followed by a $5,000-to-win feature on Friday and $12,000 to Saturday’s winner of the 30-car main event that will start three-wide.

A Fall Jamboree tradition, Saturday’s annual Non-Qualifiers Race will pay $2,000 to win and $250 to start for the next 30 racers that fail to make the 30-car main event.

USRA B-Mods will be racing all three nights too, with twin features paying $500 to win each on Thursday and Friday. Saturday’s finale will dle out $1,500 to the winner. Summit USRA Weekly Racing Series national points are up for grabs all three nights.

An open practice for all competitors is scheuled for Wednesday from 6-9 p.m.

FAST FACTS: 25th Annual Featherlite Fall Jamboree

More than any other racetrack, the high-banked 3/8-mile clay oval located in the rolling hills of Southern Minnesota will be hosting Summit USMTS Modifieds for the 126th time on Thursday, Sept. 21. The 125 shows in the books have produced 47 different winners.

Nine-time USMTS national champ Kelly Shryock won the first-ever contest here in 2002—his first of 10 at Deer Creek—while Rodney Sanders has garnered 13 checkered flags here. Both take a back seat, however, to Jason Hughes who has a series-best 14 victories.

Ryan Gustin has seven wins while Tim Donlinger, Terry Phillips and Brandon Davis—the track’s all-time winningest driver—and Jake O’Neil, who has won two of the last three Fall Jamboree finales, each have five USMTS victories.

Jason Cummins and Brad Waits have four apiece while Joey Jensen, Lucas Schott and Zack VanderBeek have each tallied three wins.

Two-time winners include last year's winner, Jim Chisholm, plus Corey Dripps, Jason Krohn, Dereck Ramirez, Ryan Ruter, Johnny Scott, Stormy Scott and Dustin Sorensen.

Drivers who have visited victory lane here one time include Steve Arpin, Jacob Bleess, Mark Burgtorf, Cayden Carter, Dan Chapman, Dan Daniels, Les Duellman, Tony Fraise, Jordan Grabouski, Mike Hejna, Chad Kinder, Dean Mahlstedt, Brad McEwan, Tommy Myer, Mark Noble, Jeremy Payne, Mike Sorensen, Mike Spaulding, Jon Tesch, Craig Thatcher, Jake Timm, Randy Timms, Darin Walker, Tommy Weder Jr., Steve Wetzstein.

The Fall Jamboree itself is an even tougher title to achieve. In 24 championship features, there have been 18 drivers to win it just once: Ron Jones, Johnny Saathoff, Willy Kraft, Mark Noble, Dan Daniels, Kelly Shryock, Chad Kinder, Dean Mahlstedt, Tim Donlinger, Terry Phillips, Joey Jensen, Tommy Weder Jr., Ryan Gustin, Jacob Bleess and Jim Chisholm.

Only three have done it more than once. Jason Hughes is the only five-time winner while Rodney Sanders and Jake O'Neil are both two-time Fall Jamboree champions. O'Neil (2020-2021) and Hughes (2009-2010) did it back-to-back. Hughes is still the only driver to sweep all three nights of the event, which he did in 2015.

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25TH ANNUAL FEATHERLITE FALL JAMBOREE
DEER CREEK SPEEDWAY, SPRING VALLEY, MINN.

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 20, 2023

Adult Ticket: FREE
Seniors 65+ Ticket: FREE
Students 13-17 Ticket: FREE
Kids 12 & Under Ticket: FREE

Pit Pass: Ages 11 & Up $25
Pit Pass: Ages 6-10 $25
Kids 5 & Under Pit Pass: FREE

Pit Gates Open: 4 p.m.
Gates Open: all day
Hot Laps:
Pit Meeting:
Racing Starts: 6 p.m.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 21, 2023

Adult Ticket: $25
Seniors 65+ Ticket: $25
Students 13-17 Ticket: $25
Kids 12 & Under Ticket: $10

Pit Pass: Ages 11 & Up $40
Pit Pass: Ages 6-10 $25
Kids 5 & Under Pit Pass: FREE

Pit Gates Open: 3 p.m.
Gates Open: 5 p.m.
Time Trials: 6:20
Pit Meeting: 6 p.m.
Racing Starts: 7 p.m.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 22, 2023

Adult Ticket: $25
Seniors 65+ Ticket: $25
Students 13-17 Ticket: $25
Kids 12 & Under Ticket: $10

Pit Pass: Ages 11 & Up $40
Pit Pass: Ages 6-10 $30
Kids 5 & Under Pit Pass: FREE

Pit Gates Open: 3 p.m.
Gates Open: 5 p.m.
Time Trials 6:20 p.m.
Pit Meeting: 6 p.m.
Racing Starts: 7 p.m.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 23, 2023

Adult Ticket: $30
Seniors 65+ Ticket: $30
Students 13-17 Ticket: $30
Kids 12 & Under Ticket: $10

Pit Pass: Ages 11 & Up $45
Pit Pass: Ages 6-10 $30
Kids 5 & Under Pit Pass: FREE

Pit Gates Open: 2 p.m.
Gates Open: 4 p.m.
Time Trials 5:20 p.m.
Pit Meeting: 5 p.m.
Racing Starts: 6 p.m.

Click here to select your seat(s) and purchase tickets online before Sept. 20. Otherwise, tickets will be available at the gate on race day.

USMTS MODIFIEDS

RULES & PROCEDURES: All USMTS rules apply. Summit USMTS national points awarded each night. Heat Race lineups set by qualifying (draw for group). Top 12 in passing points (top 8 redraw) advance to A-Main Thursday and Friday. Top 16 in passing points (top 9 redraw) advance to A-Main Saturday. Top 12 from B-Mains advance to A-Main each night. Two (2) provisional starters based on USMTS national points will be added to each A-Main. Saturday A-Main starts three wide. Top 30 from Saturday B-Mains not advancing to A-Main transfer to Non-Qualifiers Race (all drivers redraw).

Racers may purchase a USMTS 3-day license for $100, which covers all three nights. There is no requirement to purchase a USMTS license but benefits enjoyed by licensed drivers include higher purses, bonuses, eligibility for provisionals, points funds and more.

THURSDAY A-MAIN: Licensed - 1. $3000, 2. $1700, 3. $1200, 4. $900, 5. $800, 6. $700, 7. $600, 8. $550, 9. $500, 10. $450, 11. $425, 12. $400, 13. $375, 14. $350, 15. $340, 16. $335, 17. $330, 18. $325, 19. $320, 20. $315, 21. $310, 22. $305, other starters $300, tow $100; Non-Licensed - 1. $3000, 2. $1500, 3. $1000, 4. $700, 5. $600, 6. $500, 7. $450, 8. $400, 9. $350, 10. $325, 11. $300, 12. $275, other starters $250, tow $90.

FRIDAY A-MAIN: Licensed - 1. $5000, 2. $3000, 3. $2000, 4. $1500, 5. $1000, 6. $900, 7. $800, 8. $750, 9. $700, 10. $675, 11. $650, 12. $625, 13. $600, 14. $575, 15. $550, 16. $540, 17. $530, 18. $525, 19. $520, 20. $515, 21. $510, 22. $505, other starters $500, tow $120; Non-Licensed - 1. $5000, 2. $2500, 3. $1500, 4. $1000, 5. $900, 6. $800, 7. $700, 8. $650, 9. $600, 10. $550, 11. $500, 12. $475, 13. $450, 14. $425, 15. $420, 16. $415, 17. $410, 18. $405, other starters $400, tow $100.

SATURDAY NON-QUALIFIERS RACE: $2000, 2. $1500, 3. $1000, 4. $800, 5. $700, 6. $600, 7. $550, 8. $500, 9. $475, 10. $450, 11. $425, 12. $400, 13. $375, 14. $350, 15. $325, 16. $300, 17. $290, 18. $280, 19. $270, 20. $260, 21. $255, other starters $250, tow $150.

SATURDAY A-MAIN: Licensed - 1. $12,000, 2. $6000, 3. $3500, 4. $2500, 5. $2000, 6. $1700, 7. $1500, 8. $1200, 9. $1000, 10. $900, 11. $850, 12. $840, 13. $835, 14. $830, 15. $825, 16. $820, 17. $815, 18. $810, 19. $805, other starters $800; Non-Licensed - 1. $12,000, 2. $4000, 3. $2500, 4. $1500, 5. $1200, 6. $1000, 7. $900, 8. $800, 9. $700, 10. $600, 11. $575, 12. $550, 13. $540, 14. $530, 15. $520, 16. $515, 17. $510, 18. $505, other starters $500, tow $150.

Saturday's Non-Qualifiers Race and A-Main will both start 30 cars three-wide.

ENTRY FEES:
Thursday: $100 by Sept. 20 or $150 at gate.
Friday: $150 by Sept. 20 or $200 at gate.
Saturday: $200 by Sept. 20 or $250 at gate.

USRA B-MODS

RULES & PROCEDURES: All USRA rules apply. Wissota Midwest Modifieds permitted with minor changes (call 515-835-9946). Summit USRA national points awarded each night. Heat race lineups determined by draw. The top 40 in passing points advance to two (2) A-Mains each night on Thursday and Friday (top 8 redraw for each A-Main both nights). Top 10 from two (2) B-Mains each night on Thursday and Friday advance to two (2) A-Mains each night. On Saturday, the top 15 in passing points advance to the A-Main. Top 15 from the B-Mains advance to the A-Main.

THURSDAY A-MAINS: 1. $500, 2. $350, 3. $250, 4. $200, 5. $175, 6. $150, 7. $125, 8. $110, 9. $100, 10. $95, 11. $90, 12. $85, 13. $80, 14. $75, other starters $70, tow $40.

FRIDAY A-MAINS: 1. $500, 2. $350, 3. $250, 4. $200, 5. $175, 6. $150, 7. $125, 8. $110, 9. $100, 10. $95, 11. $90, 12. $85, 13. $80, 14. $75, other starters $70, tow $40.

SATURDAY A-MAIN: 1. $1500, 2. $1000, 3. $800, 4. $700, 5. $600, 6. $500, 7. $400, 8. $350, 9. $300, 10. $275, 11. $250, 12. $225, 13. $200, 14. $190, 15. $180, 16. $175, 17. $170, 18. $165, 19. $160, 20. $155, other starters $150, tow $75.

ENTRY FEES:
Thursday: $25 licensed or $35 non-licensed.
Friday: $50 licensed or $60 non-licensed.
Saturday: $75 licensed or $85 non-licensed.
3-Day: $125 licensed or $150 non-licensed.

The Deer Creek Speedway is a high-banked 3/8-mile clay oval which sits on 60 acres just 15-miles south of Rochester, Minn., with one of America’s most popular state-of-the-art racing complexes and an adjoining campground. For more information, check out deercreekspeedway.com or call 800-DCS-RACE. Get social with ‘The Creek’ on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.

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USMTS CONTINGENCY SPONSORS: AERO Race Wheels, AFCO Racing Products, Allstar Performance, BigDeal Car Care, Bryke Racing, BSB Manufacturing, Champ Pans, Deatherage Opticians, Edelbrock, Hooker Harness, Hyperco, Integra Racing Shocks and Springs, JE Pistons, K1 RaceGear by Ryan Bowers Motorsports, Keyser Manufacturing, MD3, MSD Performance, Penske Racing Shocks, Performance Bodies & Parts, QA1, Quarter Master, RacerWebsite.com, Real Racing Wheels, Simpson Performance Products, Swift Springs, Sybesma Graphics, Wehrs Machine & Racing Products, Willy’s Carb & Dyno Shop, Wilwood Racing.

USMTS RACETRACKS: 81 Speedway, Ark-La-Tex Speedway, Arrowhead Speedway, Cedar Lake Speedway, Deer Creek Speedway, Fayette County Speedway, Hamilton County Speedway, Humboldt Speedway, Lakeside Speedway, Lucas Oil Speedway, Mason City Motor Speedway, Ogilvie Raceway, Rocket Raceway Park.