SPRING VALLEY, Minn.—Every year, the Labor Day holiday signals a new school year, falling leaves, the start of football season and the approaching end of the racing season.

But for the past 16 years, it has taken on another meaning: the countdown to the biggest event in all of dirt modified racing.

America’s undisputed marquee mega-event for dirt modifieds—the Featherlite Fall Jamboree—blasts off three weeks from today, and this year’s battle between the Best of the Best the sport has to offer promises to be the biggest ever with the boldest payoffs in event history.

Fans will continue to witness a complete program all three nights highlighted by the United States Modified Touring Series in their final event of the Hunt for the USMTS Casey’s Cup powered by S&S Fishing & Rental and the crowning of the 2015 USMTS National Champion on Thursday night.

The Holley Iron Man Series featuring USRA B-Mods will share the spotlight all three nights. More than 200 cars and drivers are expected in two classes and nearly $200,000 in posted awards possible.

Set for Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Sept. 24-26, USMTS Modifieds will be shooting for a $5,000 each of the first two nights and a whopping $10,000 winner’s share on Saturday.

As it has the past three seasons, Thursday’s lid-lifter will serve as the final points race in the Hunt for the USMTS Casey’s Cup while Friday and Saturday’s shows will be sanctioned by the United States Racing Association with valuable USRA national points on the line.

If you’re a big fan of yellow flags, this event probably isn’t for you. But if witnessing the “who’s who” of dirt modified racing circling the high-banked clay oval of the Deer Creek Speedway at nearly 100 mph, this one is right up your alley.

Ron Jones was the champion of the inaugural event in 1999. Since then, the list of Featherlite Fall Jamboree champions include Johnny Saathoff, Willy Kraft, Mark Noble, Dan Daniels, Kelly Shryock, Chad Kinder, Dean Mahlstedt, Tim Donlinger, Terry Phillips, Joey Jensen and Jason Hughes (the only driver to claim multiple titles).

Rodney Sanders is the defending champion of the event and two-time defending USMTS National Champion. He will enter Thursday’s race with hopes of a third title—one that would reward him with a $100,000 payday at the season-ending awards banquet.

Early bird race fans can get a free preview of the action and drivers will get their chance to make final adjustments to their machines with an open practice from 6-9 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 23.

MODIFIED RULES & PROCEDURES: USMTS rules apply on Thursday. USRA rules apply Friday and Saturday. Tires permitted are American Racer KK-704. Different sanctioning body drivers call USMTS office at 515-832-7944 or USRA office at 515-832-6000 for rules information and clarification. Top-15 in passing points locked into “A” Main, top-8 redraw and 15 advance from “B” Mains to 30-car “A” Main each night. Saturday’s “A” Main will start three wide. Top-30 in Saturday’s “B” Mains not advancing to “A” Main advance to Non-Qualifiers Race (redraw for starting spot). USMTS points on Thursday for drivers in the Hunt for the USMTS Casey’s Cup. USMTS provisionals and Top Dog Bonus will be Thursday only.

Thursday “A” Main: 1. $5000, 2. $2500, 3. $1800, 4. $1300, 5. $1000, 6. $850, 7. $775, 8. $700, 9. $650, 10. $600, 11. $575, 12. $550, 13. $525, 14. $500, 16. $450, 17. $425, 18. $400, 19. $350, $340, 20. $330, 21. $325, 22. $320, 23. $315, 24. $310, 25. $305, 26-30. $300

Friday “A” Main: 1. $5000, 2. $3000, 3. $2000, 4. $1500, 5. $1000, 6. $900, 7. $800, 8. $750, 9. $700, 10. $650, 11. $625, 12. $600, 13. $575, 14. $550, 15. $525, 16. $500, 17. $475, 18. $450, 19. $425, 20. $400, 21. $375, 22-30. $350.

Saturday “A” Main: 1. $10,000, 2. $5000, 3. $4000, 4. $3300, 5. $2700, 6. $2200, 7. $2000, 8. $1700, 9. $1500, 10. $1300, 11. $1200, 12. $1100, 13. $1000, 14. $900, 15. $850, 16. $800, 17. $775, 18. $750, 19. $725, 20. $700, 21. $675, 22. $650, 23. $625, 24-30. $600.

Non-Qualifiers Race: 1. $2000, 2. $1500, 3. $1000, 4. $800, 5. $700, 6. $600, 7. $500, 8. $475, 9. $450, 10. $425, 11. $400, 12. $375, 13. $350, 16. $325, 17. $300, 18. $290, 20. $280, 21. $275, 22. $270, 23. $265, 24. $260, 25. $255, 26-30. $250, Tow $150. Must have raced all three nights to be eligible for the Saturday Tow!

This event will be three complete shows. Any driver can race one night or all three. There will be benefits to drivers racing all three. Driver racing all three and not making A-main or Non Qualifier feature will receive $150 tow money Saturday.

The early entry deadline has been extended through Sunday, Sept. 6. Until then, the entry fee for the event is just $100 for USMTS/USRA Modified competitors. After Sept. 6 or at the gate on race day, the entry fee will be $400.

Drivers can enter by calling the USMTS office at 515-832-7944 or Janet Staley at 515-297-3872. You can also download the official Featherlite Fall Jamboree entry form at www.usmts.com/downloads.

B-MOD RULES & PROCEDURES: All USRA rules apply. The top-15 in passing points are locked into the “A” Main, top-8 redraw and 5 advance from “B” Mains to 30-car “A” Main each night. Iron Man Challenge and USRA national points awarded each night. USRA license is not required. Hoosier G60 tires are permitted. Wissota Midwest Mods are permitted with a few rules changes call office 515-832-6000.

Thursday “A” Main: 1. $600, 2. $450, 3. $350, 4. $300, 5. $250, 6. $200, 7. $170, 8. $140, 9. $120, 10. $110, 11. $100, 12. $90, 13. $80, 14-30. $75.

Friday “A” Main: 1. $750, 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. $100, 15-30. $90.

Saturday “A” Main: 1. $1000, 2. $750, 3. $550, 4. $470, 5. $420, 6. $360, 7. $310, 8. $270, 9. $240, 10. $220, 11. $200, 12. $180, 13. $160, 14. $150, 15. $140, 16. $130, 17. $120, 18. $115, 19. $110, 20. $105, 21-30. $100, Tow $70.

USRA-licensed B-Mod racers can purchase a three-day entry for $50 or $75 for non-licensed drivers by Sept. 6. After Sept. 6, entry fees must be made on a per-night basis at the track.

Fan may purchase tickets online at www.deercreekspeedway.com or by calling toll-free 877-DCS-RACE.

For fans unable to attend the 17th Annual Featherlite Fall Jamboree in person, the entire event from the first lap of the first heat until the last checkered flag waves will be broadcast live via pay-per-view by RacinDirt.com. Visit www.racindirt.com for ordering information, or check them out on Facebook at www.facebook.com/racindirt.

The Deer Creek Speedway is a high-banked 3/8-mile clay oval which sits on 60 acres with one of America’s most popular state-of-the-art racing complexes and an adjoining campground. For track or campground info, call 507-346-2342 or email info@deercreekspeedway.com.

To learn more about the USRA, visit www.usraracing.com or call 515-832-6000. You can also like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/usraracing, follow us at www.twitter.com/usraracing on Twitter and check out our YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/usratv.

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