WHAT: O’Reilly Auto Parts Missouri Nationals -- race #43 of the 2005 O’Reilly Auto Parts United States Modified Touring Series; race #4 of 10 for the AFCO Challenge; round #2 of 3 for the O’Reilly Auto Parts Missouri Nationals.

WHEN: Saturday, Sept. 10, 2005.

TRACK: Lebanon I-44 Speedway, 3/8-mile high-banked clay oval.

LOCATION: Lebanon, Mo.

DIRECTIONS: Located 6 miles northeast of Lebanon on I-44 to exit 135 (Sleeper), then north to Outer Dr., then 1.1 miles west on Historic US 66.

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. 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: Todd Staley, United States Modified Touring Series, Inc., 608 Des Moines St., Webster City, IA 50595; Tel: 515-832-7944; Email: todd@usmts.com; Website: http://www.usmts.com; Track phone (day-of-race): 417-532-2060.

SCHEDULE:

4:00 p.m. - Pit gate opens

5:00 p.m. - Grandstand gate opens

6:45 p.m. - Draw ends for heat race line-ups

7:00 p.m. - Hot laps begin

7:30 p.m. - Heat races begin

TICKETS:

General Admission - Adults $12, Kids $4

Pit Pass - $25

PAST WINNERS AT LEBANON I-44 SPEEDWAY:

June 19, 2004 - Kelly Shryock

May 14, 2005 - Chad Kinder

NOTES OF INTEREST: Round 2 of the O’Reilly Auto Parts Missouri Nationals will be the 43rd race of the season for the O’Reilly USMTS -- part of 10 events comprising the AFCO Challenge, and the second of three events which make up the O’Reilly Auto Parts Missouri Nationals .... A big field of cars is expected for this event, including O’Reilly National Drivers Kelly Shryock, Tommy Myer, Brad McEwan, Corey Dripps, Jon Tesch, Al Hejna, Zack Vanderbeek, Ryan Ruter, Jason Hughes, Jason Krohn, Mark Noble, Alan Mondus, Mike Hejna, Bruce Hanford, Mike Sorensen, Brad Bakken, Dean Mahlstedt, Willy Kraft, Jake Neal, Jay Poidinger, Roger Hadan, Mike Wedelstadt, Jeremy Keller, Julie McDermid, Jeff Schluetter, Mike Spaulding, Tommy Weder Jr., Brian Mullen, Jodi Olson, Gary March, Gary Clark, Dustin Boney, Mike Chasteen, Lynn Nillson, Greg Metz, Steve Wetzstein, Scott Drake, Martin Bennett, Doug Hillson, Jesse Frericks, Dan Fetters, Tony Fraise, Steve Holzkamper, Bub Lerette, Justin Cooper, Bob Timm, Neil Eckhart, Matt McDermid, Jordy Nelson, Brandon Morton, Jeremy Payne, Steve Stewart, Mark Eliott, Scott Mullen, Ray Guss Jr., Kevin Stoa, Jeff James, Sean Jerovetz, Matt Gilbertson, Darin Duffy, Brent Bohmont, Nate Wasmund, Ryan Meyer, Russell Stewart, Brad Waits, Mark Burgtorf, Johnny Bone Jr., Steve Arpin, Joe McBirnie, Mark Dotson, Todd Dart, Tim Vogt, Danny Concelman, Mike Bennett, David Murray, Dan Daniels, Danny McKeighan and John Vandenberg .... Super Stocks, Factory Stocks and Bombers will also be on the racing card.

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.

USMTS CONTINGENCY SPONSORS: Harris Auto Racing, 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.

2005 SEASON STATISTICS:

O’Reilly National Championship Standings:

1. Kelly Shryock .... 3855

2. Tommy Myer .... 3308

3. Brad McEwan .... 3302

4. Corey Dripps .... 3030

5. Al Hejna .... 2763

6. Zack VanderBeek .... 2732

7. Jon Tesch .... 2712

8. Ryan Ruter .... 2570

9. Jason Hughes .... 2034

10. Jason Krohn .... 1908

Rookie Rockin' Sports Bar Rookie of the Year Standings:

1. Brad McEwan .... 429

2. Ryan Ruter .... 261

3. Zack VanderBeek .... 253

4. Mike Sorensen .... 163

5. Mike Hejna .... 144

Home Pride Companies Passing Points Standings:

1. Tommy Myer .... 162.0

2. Kelly Shryock .... 136.5

3. Brad McEwan .... 114.0

4. Jon Tesch .... 111.0

5. Corey Dripps .... 105.0

AFCO Challenge Stnaings (after 2 of 10 events):

1. Mike Spaulding .... 185

1. Brad Waits .... 185

3. Kelly Shryock .... 183

4. Dean Mahlstedt .... 178

5. Bob Timm .... 174

6. Mike Hejna .... 173

7. Corey Dripps .... 153

8. Brad McEwan .... 146

9. Mike Sorensen .... 144

10. Al Hejna .... 137

Holley "A" Main Winners:

1. Kelly Shryock, Fertile, Iowa - 14

2. Al Hejna, Clear Lake, Iowa - 5

3. Tommy Myer, Blooming Prairie, Minn. - 4

4. Corey Dripps, Waterloo, Iowa - 2

4. Jon Tesch, Watertown, S.D. - 2

4. Jason Hughes, Colcord, Okla. - 2

4. Mike Sorensen, Rochester, Minn. - 2

8. Johnny Saathoff, Beatrice, Neb. - 1

8. Chad Kinder, Newton, Ill. - 1

8. Terry Phillips, Springfield, Mo. - 1

8. Jay Noteboom, Orange City, Iowa - 1

8. Tony Fraise, Donnellson, Iowa - 1

8. Zack VanderBeek, New Sharon, Iowa - 1

8. Brad Pinkerton, New Sharon, Iowa - 1

8. Ryan Ruter, Kanawha, Iowa - 1

8. Mike Spaulding, Bemidji, Minn. - 1

2005 SCHEDULE:

Wanders Automotive & Machine Swing #1:

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 - Hancock County Speedway, Britt, Iowa (winner: Corey Dripps)

April 2 - Hancock County Speedway, Britt, Iowa (winner: Jon Tesch)

April 8 - Southern Iowa Speedway, Oskaloosa, Iowa (winner: Kelly Shryock)

April 9 - 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)

Swing Champion: Kelly Shryock

Pro-Line Buildings Swing #2:

May 26 - Park Jefferson Speedway, Jefferson, S.D. (winner: Jay Noteboom)

May 27 - Murray County Speedway, Slayton, Minn. (winner: Mike Sorensen)

May 28 - Deer Creek Speedway, Spring Valley, Minn. (canceled)

May 29 - Dodge County Speedway, Kasson, Minn. (winner: Mike Sorensen)

May 30 - Hancock County Speedway, Britt, Iowa (winner: Jason Hughes)

June 6 - Adams County Speedway, Corning, Iowa (winner: Tony Fraise)

June 7 - Nebraska Raceway Park, Greenwood, Neb. (winner: Tommy Myer)

June 16 - Casino Speedway, Watertown, S.D. (winner: Tommy Myer)

June 17 - Dacotah Speedway, Mandan, N.D. (winner: Kelly Shryock)

June 18 - Jamestown Speedway, Jamestown, N.D. (winner: Jason Hughes)

Swing Champion: Kelly Shryock

Pro-Environmental Abatement Swing #3:

June 21 - Langlade County Speedway, Antigo, Wis. (winner: Al Hejna)

June 22 - Thunderhill Raceway, Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (winner: Jon Tesch)

June 23 - Luxemburg Speedway, Luxemburg, Wis. (winner: Kelly Shryock)

June 24 - Fox Ridge Speedway, Arcadia, Wis. (winner: Tommy Myer)

July 12 - Mineral City Speedway, Ft. Dodge, Iowa (winner: Tommy Myer)

July 13 - Southern Iowa Speedway, Oskaloosa, Iowa (winner: Kelly Shryock)

July 16 - Jackson Speedway, Jackson, Minn. (winner: Kelly Shryock)

July 17 - Cresco Speedway, Cresco, Iowa (winner: Kelly Shryock)

July 20 - Crawford County Speedway, Denison, Iowa (winner: Kelly Shryock)

July 21 - Interstate Speedway, Jefferson, S.D. (winner: Kelly Shryock)

Swing Champion: Kelly Shryock

Dirt Works Race Cars Swing #4:

July 22 - Murray County Speedway, Slayton, Minn. (winner: Kelly Shryock)

July 23 - Upper Iowa Speedway, Decorah, Iowa (winner: Zack VanderBeek)

Aug. 3 - Southern Iowa Speedway, Oskaloosa, Iowa (winner: Brad Pinkerton)

Aug. 4 - Knox County Fairgrounds, Knoxville, Ill. (winner: Al Hejna)

Aug. 5 - Quincy Raceways, Quincy, Ill. (winner: Al Hejna)

Aug. 6 - Scotland County Speedway, Memphis, Mo. (winner: Kelly Shryock)

Aug. 18 - Highway 3 Raceway, Allison, Iowa (winner: Ryan Ruter)

Aug. 19 - Hancock County Speedway, Britt, Iowa (winner: Al Hejna)

Aug. 21 - Cresco Speedway, Cresco, Iowa (winner: Al Hejna)

Swing Champion: Al Hejna

AFCO Challenge:

Sept. 3 - Deer Creek Speedway, Spring Valley, Minn. (winner: Mike Spaulding)

Sept. 4 - Dodge County Speedway, Kasson, Minn. (winner: Kelly Shryock)

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 - Southern Iowa Speedway, Oskaloosa, Iowa

Sept. 17 - Southern Iowa Speedway, Oskaloosa, Iowa

Oct. 21 - Scotland County Speedway, Memphis, Mo.

Oct. 22 - Scotland County Speedway, Memphis, Mo.

Non-points events:

May 30 - Steele County Fairgrounds, Owatonna, Minn. (winner: Kelly Shryock)

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 - Hancock County Speedway, Britt, Iowa

Sept. 30 - Hancock County Speedway, Britt, Iowa

Oct. 1 - Hancock County Speedway, Britt, Iowa