CEDAR FALLS, Iowa -- The Barnyard Nation hit Batesville Speedway this week to compete in the Modified Madness. These six modified drivers are also proud to launch their new Web site at www.BarnyardNation.com.

With $15,000 up for grabs, it was hard for the Barnyard Nation to pass up a trip to the famed Batesville Speedway in Locust Grove, Ark. The 30-car field on Saturday night is guaranteed $2,500 to start the A-Main on Saturday night.

Jon Tesch led the team by setting fast time on Tuesday night. The top two fastest in time trials are locked into Saturday night's main event. Steve Arpin also found himself in the top five in time trials qualifying fourth. Also in competition this week are Corey Dripps, Brad McEwan and Tommy Myer. Mike Spaulding was unable to make the trip.

Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday night's card calls for a separate racing program each night with starting line ups determined by a random draw. The top nine in each night's A-Main will advance to the Saturday night program.

The Barnyard Nation is launching their new web site this week at www.BarnyardNation.com. More pages and information will be uploaded over the next week or so.

The Nation is also working on finalizing details on raising money for the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital throughout the 2006 racing season. A portion of merchandise sales and other activities through the year will benefit the efforts of St. Jude. To learn more about St. Jude, log onto their web site at www.stjude.org.

The O'Reilly USMTS will visit the Batesville Speedway on Friday and Saturday, July 28-29.

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