SPRING VALLEY, Minn. -- The wait is nearly over for thousands of race fans who circle the third week in September each year, and submit their vacation time at work to be a part of the 8th Annual Featherlite Fall Jamboree at the Deer Creek Speedway. Featuring the O’Reilly Auto Parts United States Modified Touring Series, the Featherlite Fall Jamboree has grown to be the indisputable venue for grassroots racing's most talented teams to strut their stuff on one of the most competitive racetracks in America.

Three complete shows this Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Sept. 21-23, are on tap as the best of the best converge on the high-banked 3/8-mile clay oval in the rural hills outside of Spring Valley, Minn.

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 on Wednesday, Sept. 20, with an open practice night for all drivers in all classes. Pits and grandstands open at 4 p.m., with open-track practice from 6 to 9 p.m. Admission to the grandstands is free. Pit passes are $15.

The real deal happens on Thursday, with a complete program of O’Reilly USMTS Modifieds, WISSOTA Street Stocks and Hornets. A field of 24 cars will start the O’Reilly USMTS main event, which carries a $2,000 top prize and $250 to start. Pit gates open at 3 p.m., grandstands open at 4 and races begin at 6 p.m.

Friday's menu will kick off with the annual golf tournament in the morning, followed by a second night of screaming on-track action. The O’Reilly USMTS Modifieds will again have a 24-car feature field, with the winner's share of the purse doubled to $4,000 and $300 going to each driver making the big show. WISSOTA Midwest Modifieds will also be on the card as they race for $500 to win and $50 to start. Fans, drivers, crews and families will put a lid on Friday's festivities with the annual Karaoke Night ... open to everybody. Pit gates open at 3 p.m., grandstands open at 4 and races begin at 6 p.m.

On both Friday and Saturday, brunch will be served by the Bear Creek Church Men's Club in the hospitality area from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. All meals will be served as a free will donation, with all proceeds benefiting the Bear Creek Men's Club. Open to all, you don't want to miss this great home-cooked opportunity!

Saturday's big finale will feature the hottest Modified pilots in the nation battling for a spot in the 8th Annual Featherlite Fall Jamboree's O’Reilly USMTS main event. Thirty cars will start the finale three-wide and 10 rows deep as drivers battle for a $6,000 top prize. Officials spread the wealth, however, as all 30 drivers that make the race will earn at least $1,000! And if that wasn't enough, all non-qualifiers will have a chance at one of the 24 spots in the Non-Qualifier "A" Main, which carries a $2,000 top prize and pays $200 to start!

In addition, WISSOTA Midwest Modifieds will once again help elevate the excite-o-meter as they duel for $500 to win and $50 to start their main event. The pit gate opens at 2 p.m. on Saturday, with grandstands open at 3 p.m. The mud starts flyin' with the waving of the first green flag at 5 p.m.

TICKET INFORMATION

Tickets are available online at www.deercreekspeedway.com or by calling the Deer Creek ticket office at 1-877-DCS-RACE (507-754-6107) during normal business hours. Tickets can also be bought during events at the Deer Creek Speedway ticket window. Only the Three-Day Weekend Pass will be sold as reserved tickets. Individual nights can be bought in advance but are general admission only. Pre-sale three-day reserved tickets must be bought by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 19.

Reserved Seating: All reserved ticket holders will be entered into a drawing ... a great way to avoid lines at the ticket window!

Adult Reserved Ticket Holder Prizes: Grand Prize is two (2) suite tickets to Bristol Motor Speedway next spring! Other prizes include a season pass to the 2007 season at Deer Creek Speedway and a 2007 season pass to any O’Reilly USMTS show (must be 18 years of age to be eligible).

Kids Reserved Ticket Holder Prizes: One night stay and four (4) water park passes to the Grand Lodge Water Park of America in Bloomington, Minn.

Adult 3-Day Reserved Seat: $50 - Saves money, guarantees your seat and enters you into the adult drawings!

Individual Day General Seating Tickets: Wednesday - Free; Thursday - $15; Friday - $20; Saturday - $20. Individual night general seating tickets can be bought prior to the event online at www.deercreekspeedway.com, at the ticket window during any event at Deer Creek Speedway or at the speedway ticket window on the night of the event.

Kids 3-Day Reserved Seat: $25 Saves money, guarantees your seat and enters you into the kid drawings!

Kids are classified as 12 years of age and younger. Infants are free but must sit on the ticket holders lap and are not allowed to take up a seat and/or interfering with others. Individual night general seating tickets can be bought prior to the event online at www.deercreekspeedway.com, at the ticket window during any event at Deer Creek Speedway or at the speedway ticket window on the night of the event.

Individual Day General Seating Tickets: Wednesday - Free; Thursday - $10; Friday - $10; Saturday - $10.

PIT PASS INFORMATION

Wednesday - $15; Thursday - $25; Friday - $30; Saturday - $30.

3-Day passes will be available starting Thursday night for $80 (saves time and money).

Pits will be swept daily prior to pit gate opening. Those 17 years of age and younger must complete a minor release form prior to entering the pit area. ATV/Golf Cart type vehicles must be registered prior to entering the pit area.

GOLF TOURNAMENT

Featherlite Fall Jamboree Golf Tournament. What a great way to ad some excitement to your racing vacation!

Join some of the best drivers and crews in the country along with representatives from The United States Modified Touring Series, WISSOTA Promoters Association, Deer Creek Speedway and more as bragging rights are established. The Annual Featherlite Fall Jamboree Golf Tournament will be held on Friday, September 24th at the Root River Country Club in Spring Valley, MN. This year’s event will consist of one 9-Hole 4-Person Best-Ball round. Registration fee is $30 and includes green fees, cart rental, and meal. Prizes will be awarded.

Pre-Registration is required this year and will be limited to the first 72 people. Tournament officials will place individuals into 4 person teams. Transportation accommodations will be arranged. Plan to meet at the pit gate entrance at 9:30 or at the course clubhouse by 10 a.m. Those interested in competing can sign up by calling the Deer Creek Speedway office at 1-877-DCS-RACE. Registration fee is required at sign up. Registration fee is non refundable unless tournament is canceled due to weather. Visa and Mastercard are accepted.

KARAOKE NIGHT

You never know what’s going to happen at the Jamboree Karaoke Night! Sing & Scream Karaoke will be set up in the hospitality area after the races on Friday night … all are welcome!

LODGING INFORMATION

Deer Creek Campground: (Located next to the race track) $10 a night non-hook-up sites still available.

FREE showers/bathrooms. Ice & Firewood will be available to purchase at campground office.

Phone: (507) 346-2342 or www.deercreekspeedway.com/campground.htm

No camping in racetrack parking lot. Teams competing in the event will be allowed to stay in their haulers (in the pit area) any additional overnight vehicles will be charged the $10 non-hookup camping fee. Individual

Don’t forget to ask for the “Race Rate” when booking a hotel room. (Rate does not apply at all hotels)

Spring Valley Inn & Suites, Spring Valley, (507) 346-7788

Shady Rest Motel, Spring Valley, (507) 346-2625

AmericInn Hotel, Stewartville, (507) 533-4747

Budget Inn Motel, Dexter, (507) 584-6440

Ramada Inn, Rochester, (507) 288-9090

Red Carpet Inn, Rochester, (507) 282-7448

Super 8 South, Rochester, (507) 282-1756

Holiday Inn South, Rochester, (507) 288-1844

Country Inn & Suites, Rochester, (507) 287-6758

Sleep Inn & Suites, Rochester, (507) 536-7000

CONTACT INFORMATION

Deer Creek Speedway Office: (507) 754-6107 or online at www.deercreekspeedway.com

USMTS Office: (515) 832-7944 or online at www.usmts.com

Deer Creek Speedway is located 11.3 miles south of I-90 (exit 209) on US 63 (0.7 mile north of SR 16).

PAST CHAMPIONS

1999 - Ron Jones, Zimmerman, MN

2000 - Johnny Saathoff, Beatrice, NE

2001 - Willy Kraft, Lakefield, MN

2002 - Mark Noble, Blooming Prairie, MN

2003 - Dan Daniels, Humboldt, KS

2004 - Kelly Shryock, Fertile, IA

2005 - Jason Hughes, Colcord, OK