WEST PLAINS, Mo. -- The Hunt for the USMTS Casey’s Cup got off to a roaring start Friday night at the Batesville Motor Speedway, but Mother Nature chose to put the brakes on the next day as Saturday's show at the West Plains Motor Speedway was rained out.

On Sunday, the United States Modified Touring Series makes its 16th appearance in 15 seasons at Randy Mooneyham’s Monett Speedway in Monett, Mo., for the 8th Annual USMTS Summer Shootout.

With his win in last year’s event at the ‘Grand Ol’ Lady,’ two-time defending USMTS national champion Ryan Gustin tied Terry Phillips with three career wins at Monett. Jason Hughes has two triumphs at 3/8-mile red clay oval. Other former winners here include Shryock, Johnny Bone Jr., George White and Mark Noble.

In addition to the USMTS Modifieds, fans will see B-Mods, Pure Stocks and Pro-4s in action. The pit gate opens at 4:00, grandstand gates open at 5:00, hot laps begin at 7:00 and the first green flag will be unfurled at 7:30.

Race fans can pick up $2-off coupons on Sunday at both Casey's General Stores locations in Monett. To find the location nearest you, visit www.caseys.com.

The Monett Speedway is a 3/8-mile semi-banked red clay oval located just south of US 60 on Chapel Dr. For more information, visit www.monettspeedway.net.

To learn more about the United States Modified Touring Series, visit www.usmts.com online, like the USMTS on Facebook at www.facebook.com/usmts, follow the USMTS on Twitter at www.twitter.com/usmts or check out the USMTS YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/usmtstv.

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